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2. hee te tee eS 6 25 Replacing System Parts 6 25 System Warning 2 53 6 23 Ro m mom vs race D saa sa 4936 Transaxte Shift Interlock e timo emeret Bree tima 2 24 1 39 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7239 TR SEO LEN 6 24 Brakes Anti Lock 2754 47 BRE soa arua M RR A ae HONOR s 4 6 Braking in Emergencies LE we Sa ree EPEXTECRAU Y 2 13 BS aes sane Spee end apaga 2 24 T 39 Ure Euer Eur cae Bulb Replacement X 6 26 Back Up La 21 von ES Or acl 6 29 eee rer Et RRC ee PIE RRL 6 29 Dome Lamp os ee hee ed 6 31 Front Turn Signal Lamps 6 27 sto db rri SIDE EET EIE IO YR ER DET Rear Turn ead SU T A Ee 6 29 Den e ym m eer scars 6 57 Carbon Monoxide 2 10 2 25 4 27 4 35 Cassette Deck Service AREA RS ERE 7 37 Cassette Tape Player 3 9 3 14 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 22 AOL POE aise ale 3 14 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 19 Center Console Storage Area ee retrase 2 41 Center High Mounted Steplamp Bulb Replacement
3. Press this button to switch between and 2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press this button and release it to listen to stations for few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN will appear on the display 3 8 PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 15 stations five AM five and five FM 2 Just 1 Turn the radio on Press AM FM to select the band Tune in the desired station Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return m M 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN Press SCAN for more than two seconds and P SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go
4. Do not shift out of PARK P NEUTRAL with the engine racing Your transaxle can be damaged by doing this and will not be covered by your warranty Shift your transaxle according to the instructions in this manual DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 56 km h and DRIVE D for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE 0 are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of DRIVE D When driving on hilly winding roads e When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears e When going down a steep hill 1 19 SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power lower fuel economy You can use SECOND
5. F ROD BE mo 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 8 1 9 1 The 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner s Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the SRS system Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmohile Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 8 Index Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find something you want to read TI GENERAL MOTORS GM the GM Emblem OLDSMOBILE the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and
6. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Park Lamps and Headlamps 2 28 To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it warning chime signal will come on if you have left your turn signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 km you signal turn or a lane change if the arrow flashes rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrow doesn t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Headlamp High Low Beam To change the headlamps Irom low beam to high beam push forward on the turn signal multifunction lever To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam pull the turn signal lever backward When the high beams are on a light on the instrument panel also will be on Flash to Pass This feature lets vou use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the high beam headlamps come on then release the lever to turn them off 2 29 Windshield Wi
7. H M rss Door Locks N CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or Remote Lock Control transmitter if your vehicle has this option From the inside to lock the door move the locking lever forward To unlock the door move the locking lever rearward Power Door Locks With the power door locks you can unlock or lock all of the doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lack switch Pull up on the switch to unlock all the doors Push down on the switch to lock the doors Door Reminder If one of the doors of your vehicle is not closed properly the ignition is on and you shift from PARK P or NEUTRAL N you will hear a chime Also a door ajar light on the instrument panel will come on and stay on until the doors are closed and completely latched Rear Door Security Locks Your Oldsmobile i
8. In Portfolic Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 10 00 CURRENT amp PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past modal GM vehicles To request an order form please specity year and model name of the vehicle OR ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastem Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover ORDER TOLL FREE Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt Please allow adequate time for postal NOTE Far Credit Card Holders Only service If further information is needed write to the address below or call 1 800 782 4356 1 800 782 4356 Material cannot be retumed for credit without packing slip with return Manday Friday 8 00 AM 8 00 PM EST information within 30 days of delivery On retums a re stocking fee may be applied FAX Orders Only 1 313 865 5927 against the original order ITEM DESCRIPTION Car amp Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner s Manual in Portfolio Owner s Manual Without Portfoko NOTE Dealers and Companies please providi dealer ar company nama and the of the person to whose attention the shipment should sant Mail completed order farm ba HELM INCORPORATED PO Box 7130 Datron s2207 purchases ouside U S A plas write to the above address far quotation
9. See footnote SS Duy AN Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every LI Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 12 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote pare ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 28 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote C Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 Rotate tires See Tire Insp
10. Your Oldsmobile retailer has two cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips 1 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label 2 Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set 3 Usea clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area 5 Ifaring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge 7 Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth 8 Dry it immediately with a blow dryer 9 Wipe with a clean cloth 6 41 Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if vou have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with
11. 2 59 6 10 Cruise iiu quei Wu in VIE E ICA dE edi 2 60 Dock A Se eee ea ey Sener Ir Y on Ic e Cac 2 61 Engine Pressure dais 2 58 E ar EA Se Re eat Low Coolant Warning CUR a a 94193 15 ae dig a 2 55 6 18 Lights Continued Low s rr ad ka 2 60 CIPIERS RC CET NE HERE S E o Warning ien 2 59 Safety Belt Reminder cee eee ees 1 8 2 51 Service Vehicle Soon 4 3 4 42 324 2 61 Loading Your Vehicle isisi ires cae ena 4 30 Look ente mmn 2 27 Locks sddvuserabrdrccHrra dag eria ka frd md CIETE A ve 7 38 EA EETL ee OE 2 4 Key Lock Cylinder Service 7 38 Power Door 2 5 Rear Door Security fad ae ae oe i45 Low Coolant Warning Light 2 55 6 18 Lubricants and Fluids 7 42 Lubrication Service Body 7 38 Normal ly i avec 6 38 Miuntenance Recond sedi ei acc cee rrr Maintenance Schedule sce a pve ea P Introduction esa ada eine ease 7 2 Long Highway Definition 7 6 Long Trip Highway xac Owner Checks and Services I 34
12. Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking vour engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a prablem 6 3 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not he covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadlenyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT as
13. Replacing Safety Belts iles esee 1 47 Reporting Safety Defects 6 sce eee pee eee eee 8 8 Restraints Corr ura vam aaa TuS a EE dd RE 1 47 CRI x ER ACRES ERE 1 36 i D E E ats hn EPOR a ie a 1 5 Replacing Parts After en GUTER EMEN 1 47 utem CCE yg ca cine ea eased 40 4 Won bo lee eh sp ee eel Pe Reverse Automatic Transaxle 2 18 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Roadside Assistance uud eee 8 3 Rocking Your Vetucle irera raaire bed ee Heese TOD Hot EHE aa EROR 6 34 S den Ben Bender oec EDS 1 47 Safety Belt Reminder Light 1 8 2 51 Safety Belts pad au Peu ad pP SET ETFI RICE ET DEAE TET 1 12 EU PLE 6 43 Center Rear Passenger Position a oere e i 1 33 EEE T A E E AEN 1 34 Diver Position oe cae ean eee nnn Esa s E LAUS 1 12 ESMEE 1247 How Wear Properly Mirari cru nica S 1 12 Incorrect Usage coercere n 1 16 1 45 1 46 DAD BE eee eC Te emer 1 33 Lap Shonldet cise selves ess ee ee cleeeces 1 12 1 27 Lager Chidien cease pees CIA MEI TET D 1 44 Passenger Position PIDEN EEUU ue 1 21 Questions and Answers FA Ear 1 11 Rear Comfort Guides 1 30 9 8
14. 6 11 Checking Your Engine Oil 6 46 How to Clean Aluminum Wheels 6 16 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 47 Underbody Maintenance 6 16 Engine Coolant 6 48 Recommended Appearance Care Materials 6 21 Where to Fill the Windshield Washer Fluid 6 49 Your Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 22 Important Brake Information 6 50 The Electrical System 6 25 Information on Your Vehicle s Battery 6 51 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 26 Tips on Vehicle Storage 6 57 Replacement Bulb Types for Your Vehicle 6 26 Bulb Replacement Procedures 6 57 Capacities and Specifications 6 32 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 58 Air Conditioning Specifications 6 31 How and When to Check Tire Inflation 6 58 Normal Replacement Parts Service Your Oldsmobile retailer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your retailer 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 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Oldsmobile than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Eq
15. 6 46 SD ECC 3 23 Pi Lilac eee NN 6 16 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light i 2 54 4 7 BORN ere ee Re AY 2 54 4 7 Asp Rad essere BERE 3 19 cae sews eres kh 6 40 Appearance Care Materials 6 48 Artutration Program 8 7 Audio Equipment Adding 2 14 3 22 6 53 Audio aise ates al DES alan a Auto Down Window TUTTO XT Ein Automatic Light Control 0 55 0002 00 00 2 36 Automatic Transaxle MR A AU eo EE TE EPIS 6 16 JEON Uu a aacra ES CAE Ea RE ERROR M 2 17 Park Mechanism Check 7740 OP PETI CE OCUETITETULTETIDISUTXY IET 2 17 Backing Up with a Toilet 4 37 Jump Starting a 2 3 Replacement Remote Lock Control A E LE A 2 38 WBERIBBN RES E dis 5 3 BBE Auto Lime Ce cepere AEN 8 7 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 2 Better Business Bureau Mediation ESO cS PERS 8 7 Brake DOCE TID 6 25 Fluid Wm Eum m n Rm ok om md RR REB 6 22 eurer een AURIS Es Pedal
16. CUSTOMER S MAME ATTENTION Account Number eus Semet Date mayr pfeil i GM OLD ORDST Fricas are subject change without notiom and without incumng Note Canadian Customers All fated prices are quoted in US funda Canadian ressdents exsligatian Allow ampie time for da wary to make checks payable in LS funda Ta cower Canadian postage add 11 50 plus the US order processing STREET ADDRESS BOX NUMBERS STATE P DAYTIME TELEPHONE 0 NOTES C Section 9 Index Avccessory Power Outlets esee 2 44 Adding Equipment to the of Your Vehicle 6 3 Adjuster Seat Sie yy Wes Ra Ri S ade d Mid 1 2 1 47 AI Lo ler rie RTT SIE RESTOS AMI EH ETE 1 21 How Does it Restrain cl ea 1 25 Works eis pie eee e nn 1 23 eee 1 23 Readiness Light 1 22 2 52 1 27 What Makes it Inflate bat What Will You See After it Inflates 1 25 When Should it Inflate n Air Bag Readiness Light 0 0 0 0 eee 122 2 52 PATCISEDEE eere te ee RA ee ep cece 6 15 Ad Ae ODER 3 2 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Et 6 58 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 38 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning
17. Filter Air E eger cue pedi Pish EC 1 E or 4 ERATIS A 6 45 urs pai on Do PE 6 47 First Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 20 Flashers Hazard Waming v lvl a3kera pReSd Re 2 29 9 4 Flat Tire Changing 5 20 Hoyt aud LubCemg creen ns 7 42 Pak Camps ul rc saa rea zeluduaaci 2 37 Following Distance with a Trailer 4 37 Foreign Countries Fuel Mic epe 6 5 Fen Pom ee a ee eC po 5 10 FUB acad km m Rm UE Filing Your Tank 6 5 tie Ewin Egi e dere ar ERE 2 52 In Foreign Countries Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 31 Gases Engine Coolant Temperature 2 54 Dn E ae A EE 2 62 Ene sai s ote 2 50 CTT esee dm Racine en Rote anne ere 2 45 Misa seruo dim EUR Bx wo emt a on 4 31 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle Beer 1 0 TIO DOR arre PAINEL RET 2 4 Gross Axle Weight 4 31 Gross Vehicle Weight RAUS IRSE 4 3 EE UW T TT 4 31 Halogen Bulbs em 6 26
18. SEEK Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the up arrow to go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving rearward or forward through the disc SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds The disc will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the display and the disc direction arrow will blink while scanning RCL Press this button to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes While elapsed time is showing EL TM will appear on the display Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player TAPE CD Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio is on and either a tape or CD is inserted Press AM FM to return to the radio while CD or tape is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECT Press this button to remove the compact disc cassette tape The item with the box around it on the display will eject and th
19. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 15 Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body The shoulder belt is too lo
20. 2 on hills but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can It can help control your speed as you go down steep use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud mountain roads but then you would also want to use If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle your brakes off and on won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a NOTICE Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 41 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use DRIVE D or THIRD 3 as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h you can damage your engine solid object You can damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill SECOND 2 will select either first or second gear depending on vehicle speed If your vehicle 15 slowing the transaxle will downshift to first gear at 20 to 25 miles per hour 32 to 40 km h for engine braking You may notice some variation in shift speed in SECOND 2 when accelerating or braking 2 20 Second Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped
21. Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving e Idle for long periods in traffic e Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or amp o 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of rhe vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank 15 boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 3100 Engine A Coolant surge
22. If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating Pay attention to the engine coolant gage If the indicator is in the red area turn off the air conditioning if vou have this option to reduce engine load see Engine Overheating in the Index Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and e Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer 15 clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks
23. Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 41 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 42 Scheduled Maintenance Services rr T 7 4 Selecting the Right Schedule 1 4 Short Trp Cuy Definitian oy ee tee tee TeS Short Trip City Intervals rere nnn MaA 9 6 Maintenance Underbody Maintenance When Trailer Towing axis Vaca 4 40 Making Turns with a Trailer 2 0 05004005 eeceeees 4 38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp prs EP ET 2 55 Manual Front Seat occ rre 1 2 Manual Remote Control Mirror 2 39 PU ais dor DE OE EC RE 6 4 Mirror Reading Lamps sere nn 2 38 MIITUB dk peek ead 2 39 Convex Outside fhe EEEE E A 2 40 Inside Day Night Rearview 2 39 Manual Remote Control 40 2 39 LE ERR ETE en 2 39 Power Remote Control 2 40 eee a a ere eee TT TII 2 43 Mountain BOOMS 4 72 Multifunction isa cen 2 28 ia Convenience re 2 43 Neutral Automatic Transaxle 2 18 New Vehicle Break In 2 0 0 0 0 000 0000 cau au 2 13 Niph VISIO coi cie hoo EAD 4 OT ORE EEA 4 15 YU E S An INDEED 2 49 Odone ou oa sie aie te mmm rmm tees 2 49 O
24. Usage Right hand Electrical Center Fog Lamps Radio Body Function Control Module Interior Lamps Ignition Switch Not Used Anti Lock Brakes Cooling Fans Rear Defog Mot Used Anti Lock Brakes Cooling Fan HVAC Blower Climate Control Cooling Fans Cooling Fans Fuse Micro Relays 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Mini Fuses 23 32 33 34 Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Light Control Automatic Light Control Horn Daytime Running Lamps Spare Fuses Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets Cigar Lighter Anti Lock Brakes Anti Lock Brakes Air Conditioning Compressor Body Function Control Module Automatic Transaxle 6 55 Fuse Mini Fuses 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 6 56 Usage Powertrain Control Module Ignition Anti Lock Brakes Ignition System Back Up Lamps Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Horn Powertrain Control Module Parking Lamps Defog Daytime Running Lamps Climate Control System Fuse Mini Fuses AT 52 Usage Canister Purge Valve Powertrain Control Module Exhaust Kecirculation Heated O2 Sensor Fuel Pump Injectors Generator Right Hand Headlamp Left Hand Headlamp Cooling Fan HVAC Blower Climate Control Fuse Puller for Mini Fuses Tach Test Point for Diagnostic Testing Replacement Bulbs Outside Lamps Bulb High Beam Headlamp 9005 Low Beam Hea
25. Vehicle Ee T TT 6 26 Inflation Check a SERIES 7 37 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 2 33 Inspection and Rotation ORE 6 34 9 9 Tires Continued CoL LDEREeCPICOOLRAd dare RR 4 30 6 33 Tepiperadtb 6 38 TYBCEUNE cote RU Qa ira e Sur e TS 6 37 rro aa aciei es T O qe 6 37 Uniform Quality Grading Ua ao Ee ius 6 37 Used Replacement Wheel 6 39 Wear Indicators eere 6 35 Wheel Replacement vere eda 6 38 When It s Time for New MO TTA CET 6 35 eed es ce 1 37 Aeque LOCE ROC a na 2 23 Torque Wheel Nut 5 29 6 57 Towing Er t FE aie gece org nsec REA CR 4 28 From the Rear S E E pert on Recreational Vehicle 4720 Towma e LOT 4 32 Towing Your ehje 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle From the Front M Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear 4 30 Trailer Backing Up with oi oii eee eee a 4 37 leiel o cecus REA A 4 36 Diving Qadeb 8 ere eee pe rt rtm 4 38 Driving witha ees LAO SED 4 46 Following Distance with lees 4 37 M
26. WEA DET eee TT 4 36 Drunken DEAE COUTE Tuned eia RID Ed oC acie 4 3 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 15 3 20 6 50 Electrical System Nae ate eisai ate ROTE 6 50 9 3 Enpe 20052 Va a ae ie ak a eae de anres Bare 6 9 docto SM EE rA To Coolest Hee A Pind 2 15 Coolant Level Check ree re er oa 7 37 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 54 erm a et C Reap 4 27 4 35 ss ches yan Pei eek RES 6 54 Tim RDON ra dim 6 49 OlfsemlbbsR 2r kB VERAS 7 37 5 12 Running While Parked 2 27 SECAS po acerca grace tie SHE COME kak ewe edad dob 2 14 urea iure oie ee ace en 6 10 HO eee AGG Cae Ue EA ru an as 6 11 Ra anid 6 13 LASER arg pear ee attr ep yates YR UE NECI 6 11 Pressure Warning Light 2 58 DE CA PTR 6 14 What Kind to Tse 12 2 222 0 2225 12 2220 272 ael 6 12 When TO CERE Corse kac re ROC E Cen 6 14 Ethanol VR RE RU RN TUERI 6 4 Exterior Lamps uen a pes sich plot ALE WE OTe 2 35 Chang rS 6 41 Xour THE i cases a 6 5
27. Wet 1ce Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more 4 25 Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers 4 26 If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are
28. and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Never do this Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder helt is very close to the child s face or neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder 15 still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt 1 45 Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 4 Safety Belt Extender If the vehi
29. sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 5 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements ane true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric Thetire has a bump bulge or split The tire has puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage e G C Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tires sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC numb
30. these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years some 17 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2
31. you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also expluins what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailers service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Part E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this part This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors
32. Checks and is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING 2 o z f E SERVICED BY Maintenance Record e MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 45 Maintenance Record C Section 8 Customer Assistance Information re Per o eee noL 07 X7 EX Tp m UNE S D GNE Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects 8 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 8 Warranty Information 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone 8 8 Reporting Safety Defects to the United TTY Users States Government 8 5 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program 8 0 Reporting Safety Defects to the Features and Benefits Canadian Government 8 6 Courtesy Transportation 8 9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 7 GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute 8 9 Ordering Service and Owner Publications Resolution Program in Canada 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Oldsmobile retailers have the facilities trained technicians and up to date information to promptly address any concerns you may have However if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retail facility management Normally con
33. Fluids and Lubricants Tips for Keeping Track of Maintenance Place to Record Maintenance Procedures M IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your Oldsmobile retailer for details 7 2 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to have done and how often Some of these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your retailer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs
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35. Passenger Position 5 serrer mnn 1 21 MEO Li Lacs Chie ie oe oa E aea 2 39 E RAW ER a 4 12 Inside Day Night 2 39 Passing with a Trailer ga MA 4 47 Reclining Front Seathacks Ld Werben kp Cer E EET IS Des 2 12 Recreational Vehicle 4 28 Passlock Warning Light RERO ERROR o 2 59 Refrigerants Conditioning 5 6 58 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 41 Remote Power Lock Cont oa bl a cuia lias rada 2 6 Artekari QUU S EROR IC EDS 2 44 Trunk Release Re 2 10 Dow RES cies 3 hd amp rime wee he 2 5 Tronk Release Lockout 2 10 Option Fuses RATES SEAL 6 50 Remote Lock Control CIVIL GS UPON entem 2 6 Remote Control ee eee tect eee nm mm 2 40 crag creer SUO RICE aT e STE 2 7 LI ULP HEY Dra ERU ERR HO TEE EE 1 3 Synchronization 2 9 BIRNIE 4 9 Replacement SHE an 6 20 T Ia aae Eu eei esa ria e EA Ru RR se EA 6 57 Wind WR rus Coke Uk Ee ra yy ob e doc ic LK E ce 2 26 Parts Me re ee 6 58 Pregnancy Use of Safety 1 20 Wheel versnm ee FT 6 38 Problems on the Road 02 ei ei eee eek een 5 1
36. See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level 1n the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 30 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details 7 47 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Clea
37. THEPILOCE 3 19 Specifications Engine 05 60 e460 yee 6 58 Thermostat sees serere asses tess enc 6 19 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Third Gear Automatic Transaxle M creemos he eee eens Sco 2919 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 27 BRE eiae ee ee ie ee eee 1 21 TH PR oe inant 3 1 Stains Cleaning dT IC er IE 6 42 6 40 Starter Switch Check 1 losses eer t ren 71 39 TmelLoadig se SLE ERES EE E ERE 4 30 Starting Tour Engine eee eet eee nnm 2 14 1 Information Label 2 4 30 x3 T Cor hil wally Mh al nna malta Nea Maree thal E aa d 3 12 1 DL NM TU 6 32 Steering 4 10 Alignment and Balance 000 00 s000 6 38 oer cse ehem TEER 4 10 Buying New DIC PI CUTE ERR 6 36 POET Il elc Nissen 4 9 CE o Eras LEER ed Noe Meri ecu S 6 40 Se TOE eek eee Rae REGERE et 4 9 5 20 Wheel courriers e ree re Ee ES EN me A 6 46 Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 29 Compact Snwe oL Ra 5 32 Storage Compartments 2 4 Inflation ursa TORIA EIC Y WERE E ESTE ES 6 33 Storage
38. Using the Engine Coolant Heater 2 30 Rearview Mirrors 2 17 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 41 Storage Compartments 2 21 Second Gear Start 2 45 Sunroof 2 21 Parking Brake Guidelines 2 46 Instrument Panel Overview 2 25 Important Information on Engine Exhaust 2 50 All About Your Warning Lights and Gages 2 26 Operation of Your Windows 2 1 Kevs CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children One key is used for the ignition the doors and all other locks When a new vehicle is delivered the retailer removes the key plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner Each plug has a key code on it that tells your retailer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have one made easily using these plugs If you need a new key go to your retailer for the correct key code NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft therefore you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So he sure you have extra keys B naim H
39. a tether is pulled the seathack can be pushed open through the trunk or pulled open from inside the vehicle To close the folding rear seat from inside the car push the seatback up until you hear a click Then pull on the seatback to make sure it is secure 1 6 Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly 1 7 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In mos
40. all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of vour eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the mability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it 4 15 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left vou ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement 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 it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in g
41. allows you see out the back window To adjust the height of the mirror adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield To reduce glare from lights behind you move the lever toward you to the night position Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the driver s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver s door To adjust your passenger s side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you 130 Power Remote Control Mirror Convex Outside Mirror If Equipped Your passenger s side mirror is convex convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat N CAUTION convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane vou could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes This switch is located on the armrest of the driver s door Move this switch to the left or right depending on which mirror you need to adjust center is the off position Then adjust the direction of the mirror using the paddle marked with arrows just below the selector switch 2 40 Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box T
42. also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off 5 2 Press the switch once to turn your hazard flashers The switch will flash when activated Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the switch again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile But please follow the steps here to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Oldsmobile by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle automatic transaxle won t start that way Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite e They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you 5 3 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with negative ground system NOTICE Do not leave your radio on while tryi
43. be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile s hydraulic brake system 15 divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s problem If the light and chime come on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go 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 Vehicle in the Index Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake 18 fully released it means you have a br
44. be badly hurt if you aren t careful See J ump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index 6 26 Bulb Replacement This section describes bulb changing procedures for some of your interior and exterior lamps For bulb sizes see Replacement Bulbs in the Index For any bulbs not listed in this section contact your Oldsmobile retail facility Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Front Exterior Bulbs Headlamp and Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement When replacing a halogen bulb do not touch the glass portion of the bulb The oil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 With the hood open and the engine off pull the fastener out of the plastic splash shield covering the top of the headlamp assembly and remove it A Front Turn Signal B High Beam Headlamp C Low Beam Headlamp 2 Carefully pull directly up on the two latches 6 27 3 Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle by 3 Forthe turn signal bulb press the tab on the white pull
45. be flooded with too much gasoline Try Engine conlant Heater ar Equipped pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the i floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to 15 seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your retailer If you don t vour engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle 2 15 Use the Coolant Heater 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord be damaged 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the cutside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying t
46. curve Maintain reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find truck stopped in your lane or car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available 4 10 Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped aff the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving An emergency like this requires close attention and quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object the level of the shou
47. day 365 days a year Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors arc on call to provide you with prompt assistance 24 Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Telephone Number 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 is the one number to call for assistance in the United States Trained Customer Assistance Advisors on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day 365 days year Who Is Covered Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1997 Oldsmobile vehicles Coverage 15 for the Oldsmobile vehicle regardless of Ihe driver and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper warranty period Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence 8 5 Courtesy Transportation We re here to help That s why whenever your Oldsmobile is undergoing any Bumper to Bumper Warranty service we ll make sure you don t end up stranded at the retail facility It s called Courtesy Transportation and it s our way to make sure you re able to
48. do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes T The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded good to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule a SSS 7 500 Miles 12 500 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information
49. driving limits use the recommended fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for vour vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Maintenance Schedule Short Trip City Definition Follow the Short Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 510 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe con
50. eee ee a We il eee eee veces n Van diua Mid Ru Ma d uid 5 22 9 11 Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT SURGE TANK 5 16 3100 ENGINE fF OIL DIPSTICK 2 SECONDARY A HOODRELEASE JID RESERVE HOOD RELEASE 6 7 TIRES FLUID RESERVOIR i P6 21 TRUNK RELEASE P2 10 6 35 6 25 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the Index in the back of owner s manual 9 12
51. eee riety WIRE RI 6 58 Identification Number 0749 EGU cere os we pelea TIT ITTT 4 30 Hair ard aval ee Vala Gi ora eta a Fara Lae vient are ae 6 26 9 10 Mennladan System 3 6 2 26 Vmor vanity MIE uiri rrr rnit 2 43 Auto TP Lecce ES sl ood ECCE FETU A 2 27 DUI nardo nion 2 43 Lock Dut SwIBh 1 ce nye earn rr mener TET I UR RES S IE 2 26 W Windshield Washer 2 31 pale oar ETSI EHI CIE 5 3 Flug ctr Week ee cu vo omen 2 31 6 21 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators pur J uid EeuelChsnE erus e S et kee 7 37 Warranty Information ce cee eee ee raa E me 5 30 amp Seer hid Wii gai Winn Wipes 0 Washing Your be miae E ATTE 6 45 Blade Replacement REA ed sale ac nec NUR 6 37 Weatherstrips cesses 6744 Winter Driving qm n quere RE 4 24 Wheel Witte Headlamp cakana IAEE 6 50 Alignment Espera 6 38 Wrecker Towing 5 8 Les ss rur Ee lt Mimi vi 3 29 6 57 aw eee a ier 5 27 Replacement Doer pre PITT Ede 6 38 j bd tuer TU T eee
52. either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer The digital odometer will read 999 999 if someone tries to turn it back You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it im TRIP The reset button is located next to the trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero press and hold the reset button for one to two seconds Also by pressing this button you can toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer 2 49 Tachometer X 1000 The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area or engine damage may occur Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something 15 wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or o
53. engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 99 000 Miles 165 000 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Inspect spark plug wires 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 1 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Continued ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 25 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Continued 150 000 Miles 240 000 In hilly or mountainous terrain Drain flush and refill cooling system When doing frequent trailer towing or every 60 months since last service Uses such as in taxi police or whichever occurs first See Engine delivery service Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service If you
54. fan must be on to run the air conditioning compressor Temperature Knob The center knob regulates the temperature of the air coming through the system Mode Knob The right control knob changes the functions of the system ita F4 VENT In this position the airflow comes through the instrument panel outlets Set the center control knob to the temperature desired a Ved BI LEVEL In this position the airflow comes through the instrument panel outlets and through the floor outlets Set the center control knob to the temperature desired tnd FLOOR In this position the airflow comes through the floor outlet Set the center control knob to the temperature desired 44 DEFOG This position divides airflow between the floor ducts and the windshield defroster vents QU DEFROST This position directs the airflow through the windshield defroster vents on the top of the instrument panel Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press A C to operate the air conditioner compressor The indicator light will glow when the button is pressed to indicate that the air conditioning system has been turned on Recirculation Button Press RECIRCULATION to close all outside vents The indicator light on the button will glow when it is pressed RECIRCULATION is available in all modes except DEFOG and DEFROST gt Outside Air Press OUTSIDE AIR to allow the circulation of outside air in the vehicle The indicator light on the bu
55. first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote J Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnoteT DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 21 000 Miles 35 000 km CI Change engine oil and filter or every LI Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 24 4 000 Miles 40 000 km Change eng
56. guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions on top earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 32 To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position When you sit in th center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 33 To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the saf
57. head restraints Manual Seats You can lose control of the vehicle if vou try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat 18 lacked into place 6 Way Power Seat If Equipped The power set button is located on the lower left side of the driver s seat This button allows you to move the seat up down forward and backward It also moves the front of the seat up or down and the rear of the seat up or down Move the seat higher by lifting and holding the bottom of the button Lower the seat by pushing and holding the top the button To move the seat forward push the rear of the button forward To move the seat backward push the front of the button rearward Raise the front of the seat by lifting and holding the bottom front end of the button Lower the front of the seat by pushing and holding the bottom of the front end of the seat Raise the rear of the seat by lifting and holding the bottom rear of the button Lower the rear of the seat by pushing and holding the top rear of the button Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the o
58. not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape can be inserted and will begin playing If you hear nothing but a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB BASS and TONE controls just as you do for the radio The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing 3 16 Your tape bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS appears on the display If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJECT or RCL If and a number appear on the radio display and the tape won t play because of an error it could be that 10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem
59. repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors International Product Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline 6 5 The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle To open the door insert your finger into the finger depression in the fuel door N CAUTION If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right While refueling hang the tether
60. safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index 50 you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 13 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt
61. see a sign up ahead that might indicate tum or an intersection delay your pass broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if vou re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out o
62. signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again e If you re still having trouble see your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The following functions are available with the Remote Lock Control system LOCK doors will automatically lock when the LOCK button on the transmitter is pressed Press the button a second time and you will hear a chirp to indicate that the doors have been locked UNLOCK The driver s door will unlock automatically when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter 15 pressed If the UNLOCK button is pressed again within five seconds all remaining doors will unlock Trunk Release The trunk will unlock anytime the vehicle symbol on the transmitter 15 pressed the trunk lockout is not engaged and the gear selector is in PARK P or NEUTRAL N 2 7 Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote lock control transmitter 1s coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter 1s lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your retailer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your retailer When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your retai
63. sling type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps NOTICE Continued 5 11 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Oldsmobile s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage in the Index You will also find a low coolant level warning light on your Oldsmabile s instrument panel See Low Coolant Warning Light in the Index If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 12 Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get evervone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant vour vehicle can badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by vour warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you
64. stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN will appear on the display PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 15 stations five AM five and five FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on Press to select the band Tune in the desired station Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected m wem 5 Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN Press SCAN for more than two seconds and P SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual TREB Press
65. strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 1 29 The safety locks if there s a sudden stop crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash vou would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install comfort guide and use the safety belt 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the
66. tank with pressure cap B Electric engine fans 5 14 Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD NOTICE If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in Engine damage from running your engine the cooling system without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service 5 15 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at FULL COLD add 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a l
67. the name CUTLASS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22652546 A First Edition ii f We support voluntary technician certification VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN GEATIFGATION THROUGH Notional Pettire fer AUTOMOTIVE SEAVICE EXCELLENCE 27 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for vour vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Copyright General Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning These mean there is something that coul
68. the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset 3 13 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped I7 J E FM vwe F mea ETT m 4 zl Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume 3 14 RCL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock To change what is normally shown on the display station or time press the RCL button until you see the display you want then hold the RCL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press this button and release it to listen to
69. tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 4 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every LJ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and 12 months whichever occurs first Rotation in the Index for proper rotation An Emission Control Service pattern and additional information Replace air cleaner filter See footnote An Emission Control Service LJ Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed Emission Control Service See footnoteT PATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY BEEN EEUU MM EI 7 34 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 100 000 Miles 166 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every Inspect spark plug wires 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service CI Replace spark plugs L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and An Emission Control Service Rotation in the Index for proper rotation O Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter pattern and additional information if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or See footnote more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularl
70. touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out af the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door 1 25 In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash new system will include air bag modules and possiblv other parts The service manual for vour vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety usage at deployment Letonly qualif
71. under the front seats clear of obstructions so the heated air can reach the rear seat passengers If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows For each setting adjust the temperature control as desired To defrost the windows quickly rotate the temperature control knob all the way in the red area Use DEFROST and adjust the fan to the highest speed To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean use DEFOG Your vehicle 15 equipped with side window defogger vents The side window defogger vents are located on the outside of the side instrument panel vents For additional side window defogging rotate the mode control to VENT rotate the fan control to the highest speed press A C and aim the side vents on the instrument panel to the windows For increased airflow to the side windows close the center vents RECIRCULATION will not work in DEFROST and DEFOG This is done to prevent recirculation of humid inside air and allow the system to work properly Rear Window Defogger If Equipped Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window The r
72. vehicle to your retailer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the ab
73. very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance 4 37 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your Oldsmobile retailer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working 4 38 Driving On Grades Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles 9 6 km Extended higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your vehicle Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transaxle to cool Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade
74. want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we don t know exactly how you ll drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you ll find in the schedules in this section So please read this section and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep vour vehicle in good condition see your Oldsmobile retailer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts 7 4 The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
75. 6 29 Center Rear Passenger Position 4 1 33 Ceraticanon Label oe eee 4 31 Cham arce Ee 4 36 Chains THe pe eee svete new nne 6 40 iu wu D UE 5 20 Charging System Indicator LE TETUR 2 52 9 2 Check Engine Light ond eR FO REED 2 55 Check Oil Light 2759 6 10 Checking Your Restraint Systems 4 1 47 Chemical Paint Spotting TES 8 47 resina koe OR RR 1 36 Securing in Rear Outside Seat Position 1 38 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 40 Securing in the Right Front mene Position 1 42 Kl hr p 1 37 WOO Pul 1 36 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6 51 a oie Aw nee oe ws ae Oe TRES 6 15 a aera rune ear 6 4 Aluminum Wheels een 6 46 Exterior Lamps Lenses co cc cee eee ees 6439 ereer a A E 6 41 sco CM A 6 44 Inside of Your Oldsmobile 2 6 41 ADAE Rn 6 43 BE ULLUS ERE ede OPERA DL Pa E RA 6 43 Outside of Your Oldsmobile esses 6 44 special Problem 6 42 S FCR Ree Rd S 6 42 TI
76. 8 2 Damage Finish a e UR eR 6 47 Damage Mistal m0 6 47 Daytime Running Lamps liliis 2 36 Den iu oases teed cce er ke Een KE Ra ona Defects Reporting Safety ui rore arre ee eee 8 5 Defensive Diving hes EE RES 4 Defogger Rear Window 2 0 06 cece e cee 3 3 NIS Joa RE T SE TOR oon a ERICCE TIRES EISE 254 Dimensions Vehicle SERO RO Vi KE 6 58 Dolby B Noise Reduction 2 13 3 17 Ins Lp cavas a 4 cemere acil 2 38 Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement Da aU LE ad inl 6 31 Do LOGE oll er o Aus bees chee 2 4 Drive Automatic iiec eee sents 2 19 Diver lounou e iG eee seh er ease Bee a ee 1 12 Driving spa ors po ET R 4 19 CU ECCLE EI era ere e ra e MICE Id NC 4 2 EHE RR TUR RE e ed 4 3 Freeway ina BIA ee eer EE oes 4926 In Pure CHIP oes weave pret ay ric OLEE sane 6 5 Bre HE iocari 4 16 HB 4 14 ss od aces RE EA CREER 4 9 On Grades While Towing a Trailer rra 4 38 On Hill and Mountain Roads esseese 4 22 On spawn os osse baked ELE Vibe x tir C Ease 4 25 TENER eee ps 4 18 Wet Ghee ERI HE Ts 4 16 eee a eS es ESE AC 4 24
77. Audio Systems In this section you ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle 3 2 Climate Controls 3 14 3 3 Air Conditioning 3 4 Heating 3 19 3 4 Tips for Defogging and Defrosting 3 21 3 5 Rear Window Defogger 3 2 3 6 Ventilation System and Tips 3 22 3 7 Setting the Clock 3 22 AM FM Stereo 3 23 3 9 AM FM Stereo With Cassette 3 23 and ATC AM FM Stereo With CD Player and Cassette and ATC Theit Deterrent Feature Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Adding Sound Equipment to Your Vehicle Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Antenna Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make vour air system work for you The climate control system with air conditioning uses ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant With these systems you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Climate Control System with Air Conditioning Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed and to the left to 3 2 decrease fan speed To turn the fan off which will also turn the climate control system off turn the Knob all the way to the left In any other setting the fan will run continuously The
78. DRL off set the park brake while the ignition is off Then start the vehicle The DRL will stay off until you release the park brake with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps The button for your fog lamps is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel beside the instrument panel intensity control When using fog lamps the parking lamps or low beam headlamps must be on Push the button to turn the fog lamps on An indicator light on the butten will glow when the fog lamps are on Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on When the high beams are tumed off the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel cluster lights by rotating the switch located to the left of the steering wheel Illuminated Entry Exit System When you lift the outside handle of either front door ot open either rear door the lamps inside your vehicle will go on These lamps will fade out after about 40 seconds or when the ignition is turned on after all doors have been closed If the ignition was recently turned off the lamps will fade out after four seconds These lamps will also go on when you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter If the igniti
79. ERA a xad auct T 4 Suspension 4 4 4 KNEE 7 41 Throttle Linkapg a aara tara Aana a heata aaa 7 41 Instcument usan 2 46 Clan Sarees v ose a ee Cae UE 6 43 PSL osc rend a N SE E desires de ex pa EU SH gets 2 48 Fuse Block cee 6 51 6 52 6 53 intensity Control E P ATA 2 37 Enter LORD CER 2 37 Jump Starting Perey ee are yor UIT TUIS 3 3 7 38 VEIT AU T 2 2 6 49 4 31 Service Parts Identification 6 49 Tire Loading Information ApS Se pirate are 4 30 Vehicle Identification Number 6 49 2 35 4 9 PA 2 35 MA Mad 2 37 2 47 NH yo ie ate Sune HEURE 2 38 On Reminder sian hasty he ia ba opt ea 2 35 Leaving Your cocoa errat ton 2 6 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 23 Lights Air day RONRARSES DEA 1 22 2 52 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 54 4 7 Brake System Warning 2 53 6 23 Charging System 2 52 Chesk SOI wie 2 55 RR QE EAT
80. I Protector _ 1052995 16er 0475 L Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner 1059929 45D Wheel Clemer Spray on wheel cleaner ieo 04731 Cleaner Cleans vinyl leather and rubber Silicone Tire Shine Shines tires Protec and removes fne scratches Spot cleans paint and gives high hse See your General Motors Parts Department for these products Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 48 Vehicle Identification Number VIN SAMPLEAUXVMOT2675 E igo7 ASSEMBLY MODEL YEAR PLANT ENGINE CODE This is the legal identifier for your Oldsmobile It appears on plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help vou identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN e the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and s
81. IA Lo og Lo pik aed eg oa eae ia gd 4 35 Maintenance When 4 40 Makine Turni alcool TIL eee a 4 38 Parine on HIDE ook ee eect Ta ee 4 39 yo Duae i M Mq 4 37 OMM DNE pee ete een eae ET 4 36 Tongue cle re e ER EX 2 4734 Total Weight on Tires Se Er 4 35 por bn aan 8 900 8 FE ce Boren en ea he ine cent 4 32 phina Batler ki dices aco D pk taco RACCOLTA ek be 4 38 AIR oon A ETE RESET TES 2 4 34 Transaxle SU Oe Sree ie EE ERE RERO CHE a 6 16 Ignition Lock Check AEA cece nan 7 40 Transmitters Remote Lock Control 2 6 Transportation Coureiy 8 6 Tap CEE licae 2 49 Lure ODER ER EE AUDI E 2 10 oe sq Mana 2 38 Release Lockout Remote 2 10 BROADER eee eee eee ee 2 10 UAM SIT RI De ca ROUES AU ER LAE amp 4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals IS set Turn Signal On ccc cs ewes 2 28 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever s ta dal esa wales 2 28 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 38 Underbody Flushing Service 7 40 Underbody Maintenance a pug re 6 57 Vehicle VER SCENE SES ats 4 6 Damage Warnings soi ee ee rur iv EUER OG E sata are ane
82. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important 1n trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight 4 39 f NOTES 4 40 NOTES 4 41 NOTES 4 42 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road 2 2 a 8 um m un 10 1 5 12 5 13 How to Use Warning Flashers Other Types of Warning Devices Step by Step Procedure for Jump Starting Information You Should Know Before Towing Towing Your Vehicle From the Front Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear If Your Engine is Overheating If Steam 15 Coming From Your Engine 5 16 5 20 5 21 5 30 5 32 5 33 5 33 How to Add Coolant What to do if a Tire Goes Flat How to Change a Flat Tire Where to Store the Flat Tire and Tools Information on the Compact Spare Tire If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Snow or on Ice How to Rock Your Vehicle Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They
83. NMENDEB SAE WECESITY GARDE ENGINE DLE vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST be 0 18 C ot above M Pone Leben OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE to be 18 C or above These numbers on oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C consider using either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures 00 NOT USE SAE 208 50 OR ANY OTHER Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Oldsmobile retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added 6 13 When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic Most t
84. ON 3 Tum the radio off Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 LOC appears when the ignition is on 2 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 4 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 5 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show SEC indicating the radio 15 now operable and secure If you enter the wrong code eight times INOP will appear on the display You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try agam When you try again you will only have three chances to enter the co
85. PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see B Move the shift lever into PARK P like this Towing a Trailer in the Index Holdin the button on the lever Push the lever all the way toward the front of 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and your vehicle set the parking brake 3 Move the ignition key to OFF 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 22 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever inta PARK P hold the regular hrake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lev
86. REV 1 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE FWD 2 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to retum to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE PROG 3 Press this button to play the other side of the tape 4 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TONE Press this button to select a tone while playing cassette The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape SEEK Press the up or down arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on t
87. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 27 Rear Grat Passengent qu godin wx ow alia ADI oe ancy 1 27 ReminderLght rece 1 8 2 31 Replacing After a Crash v lll l l 1 47 Right Front Passenger Position ba Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 15 Smaller Children and Babies 1 34 Use During Pregnancy a cesser rrr mnn 1 20 Why They Work MEET aa UE Te TA oe 1 8 Safety Chains jess UU 4 36 saneiy DioR rmm 8 8 Safety Warnings and Symbols 02 0 0 iii Scheduled Maintenance Services iasa 7 4 Seat Adjuster 1 2 1 47 Seatback Reclining Front Xu uei paru 1 4 Seats PO E eee ERA d 1 5 Manual Front AUTO ET SO Puer TI s Did aua dra vrl 1 3 la eis da RETE E sis MAS NTC DECR 1 5 Kestraint 5ystems8 eee nnn 1 1 Seit Conros c reca 1 2 Securing Child Restraint lore 1 38 Second Gear Automatic Tramsaxle 2 20 ROC CROAT OBERE EVIL od nece n x oC mr wn min hws OR wr Bulletins Ordering amp 10 Manuals Ordering FCRI er Pep crete 8 10 Parts Identification Label SN hee 6 49 Publications Or
88. Rotation in the Index for proper rotation 3 months whichever occurs first pattern and additional information An Emission Control Service See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 18 66 000 Miles 110 000 kin Change engine oil and filter or every 69 000 Miles 115 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 19 72 000 Miles 120 000 km 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Inspect air cleaner filter if you are Rotation in the Index for proper rotation driving in dusty conditions Replace pattern and additional information filter if necessary See footnote An Emission Control Service See footnotet 78 000 Miles 130 000 km 81 000 Miles 135 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every _ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs fir
89. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player 1s built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If the ignition 15 on but the radio is off the tape can be inserted and will begin playing If you hear nothing but a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over 3 11 While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB BASS and TONE controls just as you do for the radio The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing Your tape bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape 15 inserted HI BIAS appears on the display If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJECT or RCL If E and a number appear the radio display the tape won t play because of an error E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the t
90. age also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If your seat adjuster won t work after a crash the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section 1 47 NOTES 1 48 0 NOTES NOTES Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem 2 3 Important Information About Keys 2 27 Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel 2 4 Door Locks 2 28 Functions of the Multifunction Lever 2 5 Operation of Child Security Locks 2 29 How to Use the High Low Beam 2 6 Remote Lock Control Headlamp Changer 2 8 Battery Replacement for Remote 2 30 Windshield Wipers and Fluid Lock Control 2 32 Using Cruise Control 2 11 Preventing Theft of Your Vehicle 2 23 Exterior Lamps 2 13 New Vehicle Break In 2 36 Daytime Running Lamps DRL and 2 13 Ignition Positions Automatic Light Control 2 14 Tips on Starting Your Engine 2 37 Interior Lamps 2 15
91. ailer 6 58 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element Type A 1279C Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF 47 Spark Plugs 41 940 Platinum Plug Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s Side 22 inches 56 cm Passenger s Side oe elus 19 inches 48 cm Dimensions Length s 192 inches 487 8 cm 69 4 inches 176 3 Height eR 56 4 inches 143 2 cm Wheelbase 22222254 107 inches 271 9 cm 29 Inches 149 9 cm Rear Tread 59 3 inches 150 5 em NOTES 0 NOTES 6 a C Section7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Oldsmobile Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction to Your Maintenance Schedule 7 37 7 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment 7 37 7 3 How this Section is Organized 7 38 7 4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule 7 38 7 4 Selecting the Right Schedule for Your Vehicle 7 4 7 5 Short Trip City Definition 7 42 7 5 Short Trip City Intervals 7 43 7 6 Long Trip Highway Definition 7 43 7 6 Long Trip Highway Intervals Owner Checks at Each Fuel Fill up What to Check at Least Once a Month What to Check at Least Twice a Year What to Check at Least Once a Year Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended
92. air cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts NOTICE Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant If you have to add coolant more than four times year have your retailer 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 6 17 Checking Coolant Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When vour engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If the light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant The surge tank is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment 6 18 Adding Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If yo
93. ake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you tum your ignition on or start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light stays on and the chime sounds turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Oldsmobile needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section 2 54 The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the age pointer moves into the 01260 fe mien the light comes on E and you hear a chime your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the en
94. all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 6 11 The oil fill cap for the 3100 engine is located on the front of the engine Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 6 12 What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your SECO
95. amps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH e SIGNALS em gt pz DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Here arc some other symbols NUM These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD i WIPER These symbols are used on waning and indicator lights ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI LOCK BRAKES 0 NOTES Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you ll find information about the seats in vour Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should net do with air bags and safety belts 1 2 Seats and Controls 1 2 Manual Seats 1 2 Power Seats 1 4 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 5 Rear Seats 1 8 Why Safety Belts Work 1 11 Questions Many People Ask About safety Belts 1 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 15 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 20 1 23 1 30 1 34 1 36 1 37 1 47 1 47 1 47 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Questions and Answers About Air Bags Safety Belt Comfort Guides How to Use Child Restraints Important Information for Buckling Children in Child Restraints Child Restraint Top Straps How to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 1 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and
96. and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where temperature fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE When using concenirated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full e Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 6 21 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake
97. ape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the prablem 3 12 KEV 1 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE FWD 2 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE PROG 3 Press this button to play the other side of the tape IC 4 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Press this button to select a tone w
98. appen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the
99. ate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Retail facility name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concem We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Oldsmobile address your inquiry to Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Central Office 920 Townsend Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 8 4 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility using the retailer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTY s Oldsmobile has TT Y equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing 1 800 833 OLD5 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means help is just a toll free call away 24 hours a
100. ay be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road 1f possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Fut the shift lever in PARK 3 Turn off the engine The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and To be even more certain the vehicle won t move change a tire you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end 5 21 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Turn the wing nut to the left and remove it Then lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover 1 to the left to remove it Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire a foam tray later in this sectio
101. ce the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel Damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly 2 45 Your instrument panel is designed to let you know glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The main components of your instrument panel are Fog Lamp Switch Instrument Panel intensity Control Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Cruise Control Switches If Equipped m UJ Supplemental Restraint System SRS and Horn Instrument Panel Cluster Windshield Wiper Washer Lever Ignition Switch iG tf m ES n dau at n ow op Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Supplemental Restraint System SRS Fuse Panels Climate Control System Accessory Power Outlets Gear Shift Lever Audio System Park Brake Pedal Tilt Wheel Lever Hood Release Lever Trunk Release Button Instrument Panel Cupholder 2 47 Instrument Panel Cluster Your Oldsmobile is equipped with this cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read them LOW WA EELEE m i 17 v a 2 48 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in
102. cerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the retail facility or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of retail facility management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1 800 442 6537 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 406 9993 Spanish e Inthe U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Inthe Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish Inthe Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534 0122 e Inall other Caribbean countries 809 763 1315 e other overseas locations call GM International Product Center in Canada at 905 614 4112 8 3 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the pl
103. changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers 5o please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine 15 required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll driving good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using sway control You can ask hitch dealer about sway controls e Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle Thi
104. chever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 42 000 Miles 70 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Inspect air cleaner filter if you are Rotation in the Index for proper rotation driving in dusty conditions Replace pattern and additional information filter if necessary See footnote An Emission Control Service See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 48 000 Miles 80 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher n hilly or mountainous
105. cle s safety will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your retailer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to 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 vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it 15 made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision dam
106. could crack and begin to leak fluid When jacking or lifting vour vehicle always place the jack in the proper position Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the suspension components Suspension components can be damaged by doing this When jacking or lifting your vehicle always place the jack in the there is enough room for the spare tire to fit proper position 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench the right Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so 6 Remove all of the wheel nuts 7 Then take off the flat tire 8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off e Never use nil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 9 Replace the wheel nuts hi with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel 10 is held against the iub Lower the vehicle by turning the whee
107. d and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining 4 18 Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Tum on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are b 1 tds a TT going city map and plan your trip into an dii 2 ER MSS unknown part of the city just as you would for 22 7 m 4 cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal traffic light is there because the corner 15 busy
108. d condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle disces carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge 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 badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender 3 23 NOTES 3 24 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving 4 2 Defensive Driving 4 14 4 3 Driving Drunk 4 16 4 6 Having Control of Your Vehicle 4 21 4 6 Your Braking System Information 4 22 4 7 Anti Lock Brake Information 4 22 4 9 Braking in Emergencies 4 24 4 9 Steering Tips 4 26 4 11 Off Road Recovery Tips 4 28 4 12 Passing Other Vehicles 4 30 4 13 Losing Control of Your Vehicle 4 32 Night Driving Driving in Rain and
109. d hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell vou what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t vou or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen ii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices N These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will 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 You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same wards CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD AVOID SPARKS OF FLAMES SPARK OF per BATTERY 9 These symbols are Important for you and your pissengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PowER Galli WINDOW These symbols have to do with your l
110. d the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This 15 mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent braking skid If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front
111. dering ecu 8 9 Work Doing Your Own STE 6 2 Service and Appearance Care lag is 1 EE MERE DLE x EP Pd 2 43 Service and Owner Publications 4 8 9 SHBTOU ios cer sre OCIO PCT CONSUE EC SEN 2 45 Service Publications osoena eec rrr TOV 8 0 Supplemental Restraint System A EET 1 21 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile 1 27 Surge Tank Sheet Metal Damage etek 6 47 CADIE nee A 5 14 cnn EVO AMO 2 17 How to Add Coolant 5 16 Shifting Presne CAD fas eee rad ori reas 6 19 Automatic Transaxle REE Pape rcr Symbols Vehicle E TRIN A ive ys Inio Park PF eee Gisela url 2 22 Synchronization Remote Lock Control cios 2 9 Cual Pul coru cce poene vp Y eO 2 24 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Pree tater 1 15 Tachometer ere EIC V Signaling Turns p Diod Sex 2 28 Fe MIU dU Be Skidding X rbd Ra s 4 12 Type Player Cates cen x REC Cen ER Ceres DIE Sound Equipment Adding 2 14 3 22 6 80 eee rt rmmtrere n M 2 11 Spare Tire Compact s iiic e 35 32 Theft Deterrent Feature D opeciications and Capacities 10037
112. ding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a
113. ditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 4M km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first These intervals onlv summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on Ihe following pages 7 5 Maintenance Schedule Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule is true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads Use the Short Trip City schedule for these conditions Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 4M km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 04 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Every 150 000 Miles 240 MM km Cooling System Service or every 60 months wh
114. dlamp 9006 Front Parks Turi 3157 Rear Tum Signal 22 5400 elei 3357 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 921 oor nne ene eee nnn n 3057 Inside Lamps Bulb DONE oe gis Fa Fe Ee TERRENI ER 56 Capacities and Specifications Engine Crankease 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Cooling System 13 6 quarts 12 9 L Refrigerant Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under the hood Fuel Tank 152 gallons 57 5 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on the driver s side rear passenger door Wheel Nut Torque 100 Ib ft 140 N m NOTE capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 57 3100 Engine Specifications VIN e SE PORA OR M RUNE IR DN OR V6 Displacement 1101 ve ba vas cece wen Liters Firing Order VA Fa WE IUE SU eek 1 2 3 4 5 6 HOIPSDOWNE Ire LR ERR CNRC BOR 155 Thermostat Temperature 195 91 C Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Oldsmobile ret
115. duces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air circulate throughout your vehicle To prevent circulation of outside air press the recirculation button This will close all outside vents Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure vou re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears The letter or P may appear on the display for AM or PM Then press and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume RECALL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock To change what is normally shown on the display station or time press the RECALL button until you see the display you want then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition 15 off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station
116. e rear facing child restraint in the rear seat 1 42 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the neck putit behind the child RUP DRIEQUIOHY ETUR DAD 1 43 6 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it 1s secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 44 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If vou have the choice a child should next to window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in aaraa Here two children are wearing the same belt The e Children who aren t buckled up can strike other belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a people who are crash the two children can be crushed together
117. e In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing a Trailer If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Full trailer only if vou have followed all the steps in this section Ask vour Oldsmobile retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your Oldsmobile retailer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for vour vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means
118. e air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index This light will come on when you start your engine and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go eut This means the system 15 ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away 2 52 The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the igmition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working Then it should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving and you hear chime you may have a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on
119. e going you stay in your own lane down hill You could crash Shift down to let As you go over the top of a hill be alert There your engine assist your brakes on a steep could be something in your lane like a stalled car or downhill slope an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action 4 23 Winter Driving em T a Include an scraper a small brush broom supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer Here are some tips for winter driving clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags vour trunk to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Have your vehicle in good shape for winter 4 24 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there 15 snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to very careful What s the worst time for this
120. e number for ordering information in Canada is 1 800 668 5539 a 1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check money order or credit card information to Incorporated address below CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 90 00 TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models
121. e radio will play EIECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes and compact discs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first If you leave a compact disc in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If THEFTLOCK is activated your radio will not operate if stolen When THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow mare than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 l Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 3 19 Tum the ignition to ACC or
122. e restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 38 mE P Pe m Mit m 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 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 39 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 40 5 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 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint 7 Pus
123. e that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask vour retailer a service station or a local recycling center for help Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Z CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off The air cleaner is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment To check or replace the air filter N 1 four Phillips head screws then pull the If the alr cleaner is off backfire can cause damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always 3 Be sure to install the air cleaner filter and replace the have the air cleaner in place when you re driving cover tightly Remove the air cleaner filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your Oldsmobile retail facility Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid level checked by you
124. ear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the NOTICE Gn rear window Don t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on L3 the inside 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 Press the defogger switch The indicator light will glow The rear window defogger will turn itself off after about 10 minutes after the first time the button 18 pressed and after 5 minutes each additional time the button is pressed You can turn defogger off by pressing the button again or turning off the ignition 3 5 Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running 3 6 Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the mode knob to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and re
125. echanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape bead as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in goo
126. ection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 29 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every _ Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 1 months whichever occurs first if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or An Emission Control Service more of these conditions Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and In heavy city traffic where the outside Rotation in the Index for proper rotation temperature regularly reaches 90 F pattern and additional information 32 C or higher See footnote In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do nat require changing T ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY SERVICED BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 52 500 Miles 87 500 km 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever
127. ed inside the clockwise until vou hear a clicking sound Make sure fuel door vou fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index To take off the turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right NOTICE Dru REN Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and Types our Fan ger Lu TOF yon T get start a fire These include liquids like gasoline the wrong type it may not fit properly This may oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light other flui ds and plasti aor r hber Von ar others and your fuel and emissions system on could burned Be careful not to drop or spill See wialfuncton Indicator Lap things that will burn onto a hot engine the Index The following sections tell you how to check fluids Checking Things Under the Hood lubricants and important parts under the hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the hood release handle An electric fan under the hood can start up and inside the vehicle injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood e
128. edy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect vou should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifving General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario 312 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to noufying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephon
129. either normal size discs or the smaller 8 em discs with an adapter Mote that when the disc is inserted CD will be displayed When the disc 15 plaving a box will appear around CD on the display If you select a tone setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD As each new track starts to play the track number will appear in the display If E error and number appear on the radio display and the disc comes out it could be that The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother e The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem 3 18 REV 1 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 2 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RDM 5 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM will appear on the display when you press this button TONE Press this button to select a tone while playing a compact disc The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc
130. en you turn on the ignition SERVICE VEHICLE SOON It will stay on if it detects a problem on the vehicle such as a DRL malfunction If this happens see your retailer service department as soon as possible Door Ajar Light When the ignition is on this light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched You will hear a brief chime if a door is unlatched after the engine is started and the vehicle is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N The chime will continue until the door 15 latched properly 2 61 Fuel Gage It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have Your fuel gage tells you indicated the tank was half full but it actually took about how much fuel you little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill have left when the ignition the tank is on When the indicator nears EMPTY E the light d will come on and you will Rv hear a chime You still have The gage goes back to EMPTY E when you turn a little fuel left but you off the ignition should get more soon The gage moves a little when you turn a comer or Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F 2 62 f NOTES 2 63 NOTES 2 64 7 2 Section3 Comfort Controls and
131. enough to need it When light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 4 19 Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check vour mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your
132. er away from PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P 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 parking paw in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P 2 23 Shifting Out of PARK P Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P case pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as vou maintain brake application Then move the shift into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down b
133. er will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires 6 36 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If vou mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare though It was developed for use on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safet
134. est service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 4 22 HRA If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the levels and also the brakes tires cooling system ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to and transaxle These parts can work hard on 3 i cea Oneida do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then Know how to go down hills The most important have poor braking or even none going down a hill thing to know 15 this let your engine do some of the You could crash Always have your engine running slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill und your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear possible Stay in your own lane when driving two lane If you don t shift down your brakes could roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut get so hot that they wouldn t work well You across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let would then have poor braking or even non
135. ety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 34 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 Ib 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 Ib 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label sa
136. f the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is e Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don tovertake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your Oldsmobile s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering sk
137. ff Road Recovery i ice es n nn D 4 11 ce ce arpa eerie eae x 6 10 Pressure Warning Light UScpoeeeobas 2 58 MITTDE Li Dina 2 39 CPSC ERLE ERIS aee do reer arises 5 12 Owner Checks and Services rex pare tes 7 37 Publications Service and Owner 9 Owner Publications Ordering lieu amp 10 MR LEGE e IL ura RETE cri ace caca Lu RR Radio Reception erect E re er ENG 3 21 Pas z Chemi 47 ROO EI noma na 3 1 potting Chemical eren 6 Rain Driving In SOURCE LH OAT EE HEROS 4 16 Shif ng InlD ete 2 22 2234 Rear Park Automatic Transaxle 0 4 00 seres 2 17 Door Security Locks o oce eee es 2 5 Parking Seat PORTO ener mte mem m 1 27 2 12 Safety Belt Comfort 1 30 Lor Pere RIDE TEMERARIA ETT TT 2 21 coal a ie teen ee ee rcr er ren 1 27 Brake Mechanism Check 7 40 TOM dbs E EE 5 11 Lolg Dr olla du urs has d RE ue 2 12 Window Defogger i e eae eee na 3 5 Over Things That fip oe LUE AERE 2 24 pesi RR ENDS LL sia eons see ti eee eee Y OE 1 5 Tibe OR OR RS 4 39 Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 29
138. flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place the tire in the compartment then secure the adapter extension aluminum wheels only and wing bolt Nut Cover Wing Bolt Extension Aluminum wheels only Adapter Wrench Jack Flat Road Tire C D E E G H 5 30 A Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly Mut Cover Wing Bolt Adapter Wrench Jack Extension Aluminum Wheels Only H Spare Tire B C D E emu Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full
139. for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting vour vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle 6 40 Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Oldsmobile be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Mever use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth
140. frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper e Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too 4 35 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly And because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both systems won t work well or at all 4 36 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires certam amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acq
141. from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band 15 broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Also there are spare fuses in the left side instrument panel fuse block door There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle two instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse blocks are located at each end of the instrument panel To access the fuses open the fuse panel door by pulling out To replace the door insert the hooks at the front end first then push the door in to the instrument panel to secure it 6 51 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Left In the left instrument panel fuse block there are spare fuses and a fuse puller EE EREE A E Ir E F G E 2 Fuse A B Wipers C Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control D Turn Signals E Power Mirr
142. get out even when your car is in For same day service we ll give you a one way shuttle ride of up to 10 miles If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs we ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you up to 30 a day for the cost of alternate transportation cab a hus or even a rental car if necessary Having vour car serviced is rarely convenient but with Courtesy Transportation at least you ll be able to get where you need to go whether it s here or there 8 6 Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting vehicle Oldsmobile will reimburse up to 30 day for documented transportation you receive Please consult your retailer for details For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your retailer for details The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program 15 available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discont
143. gine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition on If this light comes on and stays on and you hear a chime the vehicle should promptly be pulled off the road and the coolant level checked See Engine Coolant in the Index If there are visible signs of steam see Engine Overheating in the Index before opening the hood Have your vehicle serviced as soon as You can Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and 15 intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem 15 apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction 2 55 NOTICE If vou keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well vour fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may n
144. h and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part Front Seat Position about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint e 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never 4 put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why Fink up te tnter plates ane ana portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how child in a rear facing child restraint can he seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secur
145. he display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player The tape will stop but remain in the player TAPE CD Press this button if you have a disc loaded in the CD player and the radio is playing to play a compact disc Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing Press TAPE CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first If you leave cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset 3 17 Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin plaving The CD player will play
146. he visors You can also swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirror Lift the cover to expose the visor vanity mirror 2 43 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror If Equipped This mirror is located on the passenger s side visor When you lift the cover the light will turn on 2 44 Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle 15 equipped with two accessory power outlets There is one located at the front of the center console and one located on the passenger s side of the center console Just lift up the door to reveal the outlet You can use it to plug in additional electric accessories Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical accessory you install The accessory power outlets are protected by a fuse and have a maximum current level Garment Hook Pull down on the outer ring to use the garment hook Sunroof If Equipped Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position To partially open or use the vent position of the sunroof push the switch back and release it fully open the sunroof push the switch back again and release This is the express open mode of the sunroof To close the sunroof push the switch forward and hold it until the sunroof is closed The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your Oldsmobile has an electrical failure Do not attempt to for
147. hile playing a cassette The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape SEEK Press the up or down arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player The tape will stop but remain in the player TAPE AUX If you have a tape inserted and the radio is playing press TAPE AUX to play your tape To return to the radio while a tape 1s playing press AM FM The inactive tape will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio it may become wartn CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to
148. home in a cab or if yau re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of vour vehicle 4 6 E Braki Braking action involves perception time and reaction fime First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time 15 about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle an
149. ichever occurs first These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages 3 000 Miles 5 000 km The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles Change engine oil and filter or every 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 3 months whichever occurs first 166 000 km at the same intervals The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following An Emission Control Service Footnotes T The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded good time to check your brakes 15 during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspection in Part C of this schedule ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 9 000 Miles 15 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs
150. id too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin 4 13 If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction 18 reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important ta slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid 4 14 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason 15 that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcahol or drugs with night vision problems o
151. ied technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your retailer far service 1 26 NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone 1s working on your vehicle Your Oldsmobile retailer and the Cutlass Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Rear Seat Passengers It s very important f
152. ill prevent your battery form draining while towing see Instrument Panel Fusle Block Lett in Section 6 for location of the fuses 3 Turm the ignition switch to ACC 6 Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL N 7 Release the parking brake Remember to replace the fuse once you reach your destination To replace the fuse 1 Set the parking brake Remove key from the ignition switch La Replace the fuse 1 Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it 2 Turn the ignition switch to OFF 3 Set the parking brake NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph 90 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged 4 29 Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear Loading Your Vehicle mi TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4 51 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s side rear passenger door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about Do not tow your vehicle from the rear Your vehicle could be badly damaged a
153. in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with can come in easily NEVER park garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 2 25 Windows Manual Windows It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if On a vehicle with manual windows use the window the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the crank to open and close each window parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is Power Windows If Equipped running unless vou have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index The power window switches are located on the armrest of the driver s door In addition each passenger door has switch for its own window 2 26 Auto Down Switch The driver s window switch has an auto down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Push the switch back par
154. ine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 27 000 Miles 45 000 km An Emission Control Service C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 11 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEA SERVICED BY 7 12 t M M M Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 39 000 Miles 65 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every CI Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whi
155. ing forward Use care not to scratch the vehicle bulb socket and twist it less than one quarter of a with the lamp or the lamp with the fender turn to the left 4 Forthe high or low beam bulbs unclip the wiring 6 Reconnect the wiring harness to the bulb or harness and twist the bulb less than one quarter of a lamp assembly turn to the left and remove Gently wiggle the bulb 7 Replace the lamp to its original position by carefully AE lining up the lamp to the mounting balls 8 Press down on the two latches Replace the splash shield by pushing down on the retainer 6 28 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Tail Stop Turn Signal Back Up Lamps 1 Open the trunk and locate the CHMSL housing at the top of the trunk 2 Twist the bulb housing one quarter of a turn to remove it 1 Unscrew the butterfly fastener that holds in the trunk trim 3 Gently remove the bulb s and replace with new one Rear Exterior Lamps 2 Pull back the trunk trim Back Up Lamps B Taillamp C Rear Tum Signal Lamp 6 29 3 Remove the three plastic wingnuts 4 Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose the backplate 6 Gently wiggle the bulbs to remove them from the socket Replace the bulb 7 Reverse the steps to reassemble the rear lamp assembly and mount to the car Make sure that all six tabs are securely fastened to the backplate before reassembling the lamp Dome Lamp To change your dome lamp bu
156. inue its participation in this program Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease GM vehicle If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the Following address BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard suite 800 Arlington 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you will be asked to provide your name and address your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility 15 limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors Q We prefer y
157. inutes and 18 on a level surface Check the oil level on your dipstick and bring it to the proper level See Engine Oil in the Index NOTE A false CHECK OIL light may be generated when parking on steep grades The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan Passlock Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on The light will stay until the THEFT engine starts SYSTEM If the light flashes for several seconds the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock in the Index If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your retailer 2 59 Cruise Light Low Washer Light The CRUISE light comes The LOW WASH on whenever vou set your FLUID light will come cruise control on briefly when you turn on the ignition LOW CRUISE WASH It will also come on chime and stay on if the fluid reservoir is less than one third full Service Vehicle Soon Light This lizht will come on briefly wh
158. ion 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 4 If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 Clean with cool water and allow to dry 3 Ifa stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your retailer for this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your retailer for this product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficu
159. ition if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle ON C This position unlocks the ignition and transaxle This position is also where the key returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in ON when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START D This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only 2 14 NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Oldsmobile is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Starting Your 3100 Engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the kev The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If your engine won t start or starts but then stops nai nnn it could
160. ittle they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if vou ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 16 Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 5 17 l You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose 15 no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter of a turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop hiss means there 15 still some pressure lefi 5 18 2 Then keep turning the pres
161. ive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance 6 38 Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Oldsmobile retailer if any of these conditions exist Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new whee
162. just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent l Gently scrape excess soil from the tim material with a clean dull knife or scraper 2 Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center 3 Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth 4 When you clean stam from fabric immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier 6 42 Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain 1f left on a vehicle s seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 Ifa stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solut
163. k with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person 1 21 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eve If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information An inflating air hag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety belt 1 22 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the
164. k your service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to function properly Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel In addition gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly
165. l should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel 6 39 Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class 5 type chains that are the proper size
166. l the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station Press this button to switch between AM and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN will appear on the display PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 15 stations five AM five FMI and five FM2 Just 1 the radio on Press AM FM to select the band Tune in the desired station Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected 5 Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone that you selected will als
167. l wrench to the left Lower the jack completely 5 28 1 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in criss cross sequence as shown Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure 10 use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ih ft 140 Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover and wheel nut caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 5 29 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray Place the foam tray in the spare tire compartment Store the
168. lb grasp the center front and center rear portion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently The housing should pop off If this doesn t work you may need to use a small flat head screwdriver under the side of the housing to 5 Carefully remove the backplate by pulling up on the help pry it off four outer tabs and two inner tabs 6 31 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Lm Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For the proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Here s how to remove the Sheppard s Hook type 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps and 2 6 32 Tires Your new Oldsmobile comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet far details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to main
169. lder is only slightly below the The fact that such emergency situations are always vigo yee grow be pease ad off possible is good reason to practice defensive driving at d sessi 1 dl gs ME 9 all times and wear safety belts properly B yonr verto es the edge of the pav can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then tum your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway LA eePemrx aum Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing 4 12 Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can
170. le to the good batterv s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less A Heavy Metal Engine Part 1 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and B Good Battery run the engine for a while C Dead Battery 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If 1t won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Towing Your Vehicle Try to have an Oldsmobile retailer or professional towing service tow your Cutlass They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow your vehicle without damage See Roadside Assistance in the Index If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factorv new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers 5 8 When you call tell the towing
171. lectric fan Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked PROP ROD Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary in the hood drop fram about 8 to hood release handle before lifting inches 20 to 30 6 8 3100 CODE M Engine When you open the hood you ll see Engine Coolant Surge Tank D Engine Oil Dipstick G Battery B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir H Windshield Washer Fluid C Engine Fill Cap AirCleaner Reservoir Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick handle is yellow and located on the front of the engine If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level For more information see Check Oil Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground 6 10 T M M M Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in
172. ler has coded the new transmutter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it You can match your transmitter to as many 1997 General Motors vehicles as you own as long as they have the same Remote Lock Control system Contact your retailer for assistance with this 2 8 Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote lock control transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the Remote Lock Control transmitter 1 Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter 2 Remove the battery and replace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery faces down Use one 3 volt CR2032 or equivalent type battery 3 Put the two halves back together Make sure the cover is on tightly so water won t get in 4 Check the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle If the transmitter does not work try synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver Synchronizati
173. llision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street person with even a moderate 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 especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride
174. lt to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield 1s not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full stre
175. master cylinder reservoir is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid 6 22 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all 50 it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If vou add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake BRAKE system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid What to Add When you do need brake fl
176. mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spat Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many mules that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip e Windshield Washer Fluid 15 the reser
177. n for more information about the compact spare You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover 5 22 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 On vehicles equipped with wheel covers completely loosen the wheel nut caps but do not try to remove the nut caps from the wheel cover Give the cover a sharp pull or gently pry on the edge of the cover to remove it from the wheel The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 5 23 2 Some models are equipped with aluminum wheels 3 Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel Remove the cover plate to find the wheel nuts muts Don t remove them yet Carefully use the wedge end of the wheel wrench to pry it off 5 24 4 Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack NOTICE Raising vour vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 5 25 NOTICE Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan Pans
178. nbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts You may be an excellent driver but 1f you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone 1 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about
179. nd injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child 15 in it Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Oldsmobile retailer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your retailer can tell you how to do it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your retailer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The retailer can then install the anchor for you In Canada this work will done for you free of charge Or you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit 1 37 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or neck put it behind the child restraint around th
180. nd the repairs would not be covered by your warranty the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options 4 30 And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP out Don t carry more than 132 Ibs 60 kg in your trunk DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE 5 FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle 4 31 Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicl
181. nditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tres are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brake pads replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Brake Pedal Travel See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there 1s a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000 miles 1 600 km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear dr
182. ne Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System 7 42 SAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid GM System Part No 1052884 1 pint 1050017 1 quart or equivalent Automatic DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Multi ose lubricant Superlube GM Part 12346241 or equivalent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Windshield Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB GC LB Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM Part 1234624 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent Weatherstrip Conditioning See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters and spark plugs Part E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on date odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages Also you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio Any additional information from Owner
183. need service See your retailer for service In an emergency call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800 442 0LDS 6537 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Your modern Oldsmobile doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t vet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can Follow this breaking in guideline every the switch to four positions time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more OFF A Before you put the key into the ignition switch the switch is off It is the only position from which you remove the key This position locks your information ignition and transaxle warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition 2 13 ACC Accessory B This position unlocks the transaxle It also lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is not running To use ACC push in the key and turn it to the right Use this pos
184. ng to jump start your vehicle The radio could be badly damaged and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Be sure to turn off your radio before following this procedure If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Oldsmobile and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the AI ETE CHTESEREE Up event Die parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put the is not running and can injure you Keep hands transaxle in PARK P clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio 5 4 5 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight you need more light Be sure
185. ngth windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or vehicle washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses F
186. ning in Index 7 38 At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges and latches including those for the hood and trunk lid Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below injured Follow the steps below Before you start be sure you have enough room 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle around the vehicle It should be parked on a 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking level surface Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be in the Index if necessary ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter immediately if the vehicle begins to move should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL 3 With the engine off turn the key to the ON position If the starter works in a
187. nsure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to apply vour regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in ON If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P s you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever See Shifting Out of PARK P later in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index 2 18 NEUTRAL In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing NOTICE
188. ny other position your but don t start the engine Without applying the regular vehicle needs service brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P vour vehicle s BTSI needs service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK P On all vehicles the key should come out only in OFF Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake Tocheck the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials f
189. o be automatically selected for that button E wh 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN Press SCAN for more than two seconds and P SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning 3 10 Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual Press this knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for jazz vocal pop rock and classical stations JAZZ will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will appear Manual tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends
190. o list everything here we ask that you contact your Oldsmobile retailer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area 1 Turn off the engine Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 2 16 Automatic Transaxle Operation 0821 It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the HHH 8 8 TRIP Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly PARK P This locks your front wheels It s the best level ground always set your parking brake and position to use when you start your engine because your move the shift lever to PARK P vehicle can t move easily See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 17 E
191. o open pull the glove box handle toward you Center Console Storage Area The lower area can be used to store cassette tapes or compact discs To open the lower compartment pull up on the armrest The center console has two separate storage areas The upper compartment which is also the armrest can be used to store maps gloves etc To apen pull up on the driver s side of the lid 2 41 Instrument Panel Cupholder Center Console Cupholder The instrument panel cupholder is located to the left of The console provides space for holding a cup or soft the steering wheel To use it pull it out until the rubber drink container The cupholder is located at the rear of insert is revealed The insert is removable for easy the shifter cleaning To clean it use spray window cleaner Rear Seat Cupholder Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholder You can use it to hold cups or juice boxes Convenience Net If Equipped Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Sunvisors To block out glare you can swing down t
192. occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote LI Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Contral Service C Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Continued DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 31 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Continued 67 500 Miles 112 500 km _ Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage Change engine oil and filter or every or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any 12 months whichever occurs first damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service See footnoteT C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000 Miles 125 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Rotate
193. of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels As vou brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly 4 8 E Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer hut it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news h
194. ok properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 6 34 Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be
195. ollow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Oldsmobile by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Oldsmobile has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Oldsmobile garaged or covered whenever possible Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a
196. om the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your ignition and transaxle will be locked Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition lf you have an automatic transaxle taking your key out also locks your transaxle And remember to lock the doors 2 11 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area like your trunk or glove box e Lock the clove box Lock all the doors except the driver s 2 12 Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system The system is armed once the key is removed from the ignition Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used fuel 1s disabled During normal operation the THEFT SYSTEM light will go off after the engine is started If the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before starting the engine If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running a problem has been detected and the system may
197. on Your Remote Lock Control system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more than once To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver follow these directions 1 Stand close to your vehicle 2 Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter at the same time 3 Hold the buttons for five seconds In this time the doors should lock and unlock once This confirms the resynchronization If the doors do not lock and unlock see your retailer for service Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid e Make sure all windows are shut e Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Inde
198. on Wet Roads Tips Before Leaving on a Long Trip Avoiding Highway Hypnosis Driving on Hills and Mountains Winter Driving If You re Caught in a Blizzard Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Helpful Hints for Towing a Trailer Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your Oldsmobile Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases
199. on has been off for less than two minutes the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 15 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit Mirror Reading Lamps Press the switch on the lower front portion of the mirror to turn on the lamp Press the other side of the switch to turn the lamp off Three Position Dome Lamp The switch on this lamp has three positions The ON position will turn on the light The DOOR position will turn on the light whenever a door is opened The OFF position will shut off the lamp completely even when a door is opened 2 38 Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk Battery Saver Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk reading footwell or glove box is left on when the ignition is turned off the battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery To reactivate the interior lamps either The ignition must be turned on The activated lamp switch must be turned off and then on or front door must be opened The battery saver feature will also be activated when any door of your vehicle is left open Mirrors Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways First to adjust the angle of the mirror move the mirror to position that
200. on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn it to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume 3 9 RCL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock To change what is normally shown on the display station or time press the RCL button until you see the display you want then hold the RCL button unti
201. ood shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally us DX poo Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 17 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Sa much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a har
202. or rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Kear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 27 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 1 28 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would he ahle to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the
203. ors F Air Bag 6 52 Fuse G H 1 K STOP LPS HAZARD LPS IPC HVAC BATT MICRO RELAY TRUNK REL CIRCUIT BRKR PWR SEATS MICRO RELAY DR UNLOCK MICRO RELAY DR LOCK MICRO RELAY DRIVERS DR UNLOCK Usage Body Function Control Module Powertrain Control Module Door Locks Body Function Control Module Cluster Stoplamps Hazard Lamps Cluster Climate Control Remote Trunk Release Power Seats Door Locks Door Locks Not Used Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right Fuse Fuse C D E F G H CIRCUIT BRER PWR WINDOWS MICRO RELAY FOG LPS Usage Instrument Panel Lights Dimmer Cruise Control Climate Control System Usage Cruise Control Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Body Function Control Module Radio Sunroof Power Windows Fog Lamps 6 53 Engine Compartment Fuse Block CH 3 CEA AC Go qm Ce zc Fuse Usage Maxi Fuses The engine compartment fuse black is located on the l driver s side of the engine compartment near the air 11 Ignition Switch cleaner 2 Left Hand Electrical Center Power Seats Power Mirrors Door Locks Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control 3 Left Hand Electrical Center Stoplamps Hazard Lamps Body Function Control Module Cluster Climate Control System 6 34 Fuse Maxi Fuses 4 5 6 7 B Mini Relays 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
204. ose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 16 What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 17 Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 18 Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In crash vou wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your retailer to fix it The belt is twisted across the body Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts To unlatch the belt ju
205. ot run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by vour warranty This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition 15 on and the engine is running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required Light On Steady n emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required 2 56 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it 1s possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the
206. ou utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject If you accept the decision GM will be bound that decision The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arhitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information 8 8 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and rem
207. ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s would be close to 0 12 percent person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men 4 4 Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher level than man af her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States 15 0 04 percent The will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a co
208. ove steps have made the light turn off have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed 2 57 Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem this light will stay on after you start your engine or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed immediately When the ignition is on but the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when the engine 15 running If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away 2 58 Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Check Oil Light If the light comes on and you hear a chime or stays on after starting your vehicle your engine oil level should be checked Prior to checking the oil level be sure your vehicle has been shut off for several m
209. owing service The transaxle should be been lifted by the tow truck in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead 5 9 Front Towing Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascia damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps NOTICE Continued 5 10 NOTICE Continued Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Rear Towing NOTICE Continued Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Do tow with
210. pecial equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile unless you check with your retailer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile in the Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring 15 protected fuses one for each headlamp in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor 1s protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
211. pers You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the wiper symbol on it up or down For a single wiper cycle push the stalk down to MIST then release it For more cycles hold the stalk down longer For steady wiping at low speed move the stalk up to the LO position For high speed wiping move the stalk up further to HI To stop the wipers move stalk to OFF 2 30 You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain Or STW Move the stalk to INT then rotate the inner band labeled INT ADI and choose the delay you want Rotate the inner band up for shorter delay times between wiper cycles Rotate the band down for a longer delay time between wiper cycles Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer To wash your windshield push in the button at the end of the stalk until the washers begin Beno In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is wa
212. ps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the switch to OFF to turn all of the lamps off Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on you will hear warning chime Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Light Control Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset light sensor below the defroster grille makes the DRL and Automatic Light Control ALC work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when The ignition is on The headlamp switch is off The transaxle is not in PARK P and The park brake is not set 2 36 When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside the ALC system will turn your headlamps on to full brightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also on When it s bright enough outside the ALC system will turn off your regular lamps and your low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the
213. r can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise 15 almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it 3 21 To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until vou hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly 50 before adding sound equipment check with your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units 3 22 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged m
214. r by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively e Don t drink and drive e Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you e Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles e Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for vour eyes to readjust ta the dark When you are faced with severe glare us from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and
215. r deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc The parking brake is self adjusting and no manual adjustment is required You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking 7 41 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your GM retailer USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol of the proper viscosity To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine in the Index 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engi
216. r retailer or service center when you have your oil changed Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index 6 16 A 50 50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for your Oldsmobile will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature e Let the waming lights and gages work as they should When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If silicated coolant is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture If you use an improper coolant mix your engine you don t need to add anything else could overheat and be badly damaged The rep
217. rior lights for a set period of time The Remote Lock Control system consists of a receiver which is located in the vehicle and two hand held transmitters Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation 18 subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This 15 normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather e Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the
218. rips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle The vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner If any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever occurs first If none of them is true use the long trip highway maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower 6 14 What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a plac
219. rmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision When you release the button the washers will stop but the wipers will either stop or will resume the delay you were using before 2 31 Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous where you ACCEL can t drive safely at a steady speed So RESUME don t use your cruise control on winding jf CRUISE roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on SET f slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads OFF ON With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brake the cruise control shuts off 2 32 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can If you leave your cruise control switch on when press the cruise control RESUME ACCEL button for you re not using cruise vou might hit a button about half a second and go into cruise when you don t want to You You ll go right back up to
220. rom the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect 7 40 Part 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 retailer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a GM service manual See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near ihe exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen o
221. rrect code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your retailer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After Power Loss earlier in this section Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range howeve
222. s equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside The switch is located on the inside of the rear door To use one of these locks 1 Move the switch up 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing on the other rear door 2 5 The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open it from the outside Move the switch down Do the same for the other rear door The rear doors will now work normally Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving your vehicle open your door and lock the doors from the inside then get out and close the door 2 6 E Remote Lock Control If Equipped If your Oldsmobile has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote lock control transmitter supplied with your vehicle In addition the system illuminates the inte
223. s helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts 4 33 Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue andthe total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1000 165 450 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your retailer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center E O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 4 34 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be ri
224. se are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Oldsmobile will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first 6 47 Appearance Care Materials Chart Polishing Cloth Wax Treated Euccior Poi Shines vehicle without scathing Also removes old waxes and polishes Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes soll and black marks 1050200 3 7851 Mirror Cleaner Polish Exterior cleaner and polish Cleans grease grime and smoke im or 02371 Armor A
225. service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment as described later in this section That your vehicle cannot be towed from the rear with the front wheels on the ground That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables hefore it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Never use J hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspension components To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed When your vehicle 15 being towed turn the ignition Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds key to ACC The steering wheel should be clamped Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured in a straight ahead position with a clamping device Never get under your vehicle after it has designed for t
226. size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle 5 32 Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or 5now What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help vou get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If vou let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of
227. soft clean towel A wax may then be applied 6 46 The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your retailer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If the
228. st 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 717 21 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 87 000 Miles 145 000 km LI Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Das 7 22 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Replace air cleaner filter See footnote An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 93 000 Miles 155 000 km 96 000 Miles 160 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every C Change
229. st push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle pregnant woman should wear lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low s possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 20 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt 1 worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Oldsmobile has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a erash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags are designed to wor
230. steering wheel 1 23 If something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 16 mph 14 to 26 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severi
231. stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Tum on your hazard flashers e Tiea red cloth to your 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 body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 4 27 Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That 15 push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps
232. sure cap slowly and remove it 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start up to FULL COLD the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD 5 19 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is tight 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires praperly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do It a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It m
233. t states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between 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 1 8 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q You could be whether you re wearing a safety Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt belt or not But you can u
234. tain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold CAUTION Continued NOTICE Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Bad wear Inflation Tire Pressure e Bad handling The Tire Loading Information label which 15 located on Bad fuel economy the driver s side rear passenger door shows the correct If your tires have too much air overinflation inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold vou can get the following Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least Unusual wear three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards ts When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How 10 Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may lo
235. terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If vou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 54 000 Miles 90 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service C Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 1 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnoteT Continued xm Aca 7 17 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Continued 63 000 Miles 105 000 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Change engine oil and filter or every
236. the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing You can tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing Follow the instructions for the towing equipment 4 28 Towing Your Vehicle from the Front There are two ways to tow your vehicle from the front To tow your vehicle with a dolly follow these steps 1 Put the front wheels a dolly 2 Put the vehicle in PARK P Set the parking brake and then remove the key a p Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Release the parking brake To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground 4 Remove the following fuses from the left side follow these steps instrument panel fuse block A Radio B Wiper H Powertrain Control Module and K Body Function Control Module Cluster This w
237. the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running 8 5 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal af the vehicle with the dead battery Use remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 5 6 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cah
238. thers from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should be alarmed when this happens 2 50 Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned ON or START chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on 2 5 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows th
239. this knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual If a station 15 weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for jazz vocal pop rock and classical stations JAZZ will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear 3 15 Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may
240. tton will glow when pressed OUTSIDE AIR is available in all modes including OFF and is automatically activated in DEFOG and DEFROST Air Conditioning The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down which should help fuel economy On cool but sunny days the sun may warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough You can use BI LEVEL with the temperature knob in the middle and the A C button pushed in The system will bring in outside air and direct slightly warmer air to your lawer body For quick cool down on very hot days use VENT with the temperature knob all the way in the blue area and the A C and RECIRCULATION buttons pressed If this setting is used for long periods of time the air in your vehicle may become too dry For normal cooling on hot days use VENT with the temperature knob in the blue area and the A C button pushed in The system will bring in outside air and cool it 3 3 Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward the rear seat Keep the area
241. tway and the driver s window will open a small amount If the switch is pushed all the way back the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering move the switch forward To raise the window move and hold the switch forward Lock Out 5witch The driver s power window controls also include lock out switch Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Press the LOCK OUT button again for normal window operation Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place 2 27 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change
242. ty the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the nght front passenger How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help vou in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hat for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to
243. u need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the T engine 15 cool NOTICE Your pressure cap is an 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot m overheating engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot When you replace your surge tank pressure cap a GM enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature 15 controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is tight When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended 6 19 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It 15 not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there 15 a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired 6 20 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again
244. uaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least rwice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Making
245. uid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part Using the wrong fluid can badly damage No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed brake system parts For example just a few container only drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area system parts so badly that they ll have o be around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid i IF you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on vour vehicle If vou do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index 6 23 Brake Wear Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving co
246. uipped Oldsmobile in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it e Besure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your Oldsmobile retailer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines
247. um brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by pumping the brake pedal repeatedly while the engine 15 running with the shift lever in PARK P Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of tap quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when vour brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may 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 for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to 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 replacement number shown on the original battery s label 6 25 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 your battery from running down Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can
248. ut still can t shift out of PARK P try this 2 Turn the key to OFF Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of Step 4 Shift to NEUTRAL N Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Engine Exhaust 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 Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle e Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling
249. uter side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position 1 4 Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries CAUTION Continued For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seathack upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 5 Rear Seats Folding Rear Seat To open the folding rear seat open the trunk and pull one or both of the tethers located on the left side of the trunk The leaf hand tether will open the larger side of the seatback The right hand tether will open the smaller side of the seatback Once
250. voir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps 4 21 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into r
251. with a second gear start feature Place the shift lever in SECOND 2 gear to provide more traction when you are starting on ice or other slippery surfaces The transaxle will be in SECOND 2 gear when the vehicle begins to move After starting in SECOND 2 gear place the shift lever in THIRD 3 or DRIVE D This feature is only for improved traction only when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice snow or gravel Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition 15 on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving 2 21 Shifting Into PARK P It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
252. x 2 10 Remote Trunk Release Press the remote release button lacated on the lower left side of the instrument panel to release the trunk lid Make sure the lockout feature is not activated Also the remote trunk release will only work when the gearshift lever is in PARK P or NEUTRAL N Remote Trunk Release Lockout Your remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout feature to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted to the trunk lid latch To turn the lockout on slide the switch all the way to the left To turn the lockout off slide the switch all the way to the right When the lockout is on the remote trunk release switch on the instrument panel will not release the trunk lid However the trunk lid can still be opened with the key but not with the remote lock control transmitter if equipped Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Oldsmobile has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key fr
253. y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire 15 based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction fea Temperature A B C The temperature grades are the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excess
254. y reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Continued ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 35 Long Irip Highway Maintenance Schedule 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Continued 150 000 Miles 240 000 km In hilly or mountainous terrain Drain flush and refill cooling system When doing frequent trailer towing or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE BY 7 36 Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D At Each Fuel Fill It is important far you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary
255. ying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do 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 vou put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat Before you secure a forward facing child restraint always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seat Wherever you install it he sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop a
256. you reach the lower speed you want then release it Toslow down in very small amounts push the SET DECEL button for less than half a second Each time you do this vou ll ga 1 mph 1 6 km h slower 2 34 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well vour cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When gomg downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control e Step lightly on the brake pedal Press the cruise control ON OFF button Erasing the Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Rotate the turn signal lever end cap up one position to turn on Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the turn signal lever end cap up two positions turn on Headlam
257. your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting vour transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle sec Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn vour steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle 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 Vehicle in the Index 5 33 i NOTES NOTES NOTES 5 36 Here you will find information about the care of your Oldsmobile This section begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care 6 2 Doing Your Own Service Work 6 35 When it is Time to Buy New Tires 6 3 What Kind of Fuel to Use 6 38 Wheel Alignment 6 5 Using Fuel in Foreign Countries 6 41 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 5 Where to Put the Fuel and Filling the Tank 6 43 Care of the Safety Belts 6 7 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 45 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicie
258. your chosen speed and could be startled and even lose control Keep the stay there cruise control switch off until you want to use it If you press the RESUME ACCEL button longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold down the RESUME ACCEL button The cruise control buttons are located on the center of the steering wheel 1 Press the cruise control ON OFF button 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press the SET DECEL button and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 33 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the SET DECEL button then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll cruise at the higher speed Press the RESUME ACCEL button Hold it there until vou get up to the speed you want and then release the button To increase your speed in very small amounts press the RESUME ACCEL button for less than half a second and then release Each time you do this your vehicle will go about mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control by pushing the SET DECEL button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Pushthe SET DECEL button until

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