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1. 1 Locate your location on the zone map Note your zone number 2 Hold in the Cal switch bottom of the mirror housing for five seconds until the last zone entry number appears in the display To hold in the Cal switch insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing 3 Repeatedly press the Cal switch until the number for the new zone entry is displayed Once the desired zone number 15 displayed stop pressing the Cal switch and the display will show compass direction within a few seconds Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex convex mirror s surface is curved so vou can see more from the driver s seat Z caution If you aren t used to a convex mirror you can hit another vehicle convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes 77 78 3 The outside rearview mirrors 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 lever on the driver s door Power Remote Control Mirrors OPTION To block out glare you can swing down The lever on the
2. 153 Block Heater Engine 54 c Blowonout 173 Brake Adjustment 205 E DH 204 Master Cylinder 7 Parking AN EE 60 Pedal Travel ss 205 Warning Light SERERE 94 95 Wear Indicators Front Brakes 20 Brake System Warning Light 94 Brakes Anti Lock 139 Warning Light 35 138 Braking in Emergencies 141 Braking Technique 138 Break In New Vehicle 52 155 Buckling Up see Safety Belts Bulb Replacement 206 229 Taillight v 207 229 Bulbs Replacement 229 C odis amp Specifications 226 Carbon Monoxide in 63 64 153 Cassette Tape Player see Audio Systems Center Passenger Position 27 Chains 180 214 Changing a Flat ei T2 263 Index 264 Change Oil Reminder 105 Change Oil Soon Message 105 Checking Brake Fluid TE 204 Engine Coolant 169 201 Engine Oil Level 192 198 Power Steering Fluid 205 Restraint Systems
3. 189 Warming Overheated Hine 167 189 Horn XAR 64 Hot Engine Safety Warnings erne 168 169 170 200 How the Anti Lock Brake System Works tr NH EL Hydroplaning tns 147 I dentification Number Vehicle 220 Idling Your Engine _ 62 64 119 lf You re Stuck In Sand Mud or Snow 181 Ignition Key ino 42 Switch Positions E Illuminated 50 Indicator Lights see Warning Lights Infant Restraint see Child medion Inflatable Restraint i Inflatable Restraint Warning Light Inflation Tires n aS Inside Rearview Mirror 76 Electrochromic with C ompass 76 Manual 3 75 Instrument 1 85 85 Instrument Panel Clusters 86 87 Instrument Panel Intensity Control 5 Instrument Panel Warning Hghis Intensity Control MEER MES bs Ja GRAECE 174 Jump Starting 161 42 Lisec Indicator esia 66 Lap Shoulder ipid Belt Fen ai Ea aai icis id 18 GRE ei 29 Use ics Children E T Lighter A s seres CN Lights Bulb Messages 229 e euasit 73 Daytime Runnin
4. 212 Spare COmpact ses 180 Wear Indicators 211 212 Wheel Alignment amp Tire Balance 213 Wheel Replacement niss 213 When to Replace Wheels 213 Winter Driving SSIs 152 Tap SEI rri 32 Tan LOCK aatan t Towing a Trailer esses 194 New Vehicle Break In 155 Parking on 158 269 Index 270 Towing Your Oldsmobile 164 Traction Control System 97 140 Traction Control Warning Light none 96 141 Trailer Towing 154 Transaxle Automatic see Automatic Transaxle Transmission Automatic see Automatic Transaxle Trip Odometer 89 90 Trunk Convenience Net serris 51 Lack Piha s i 50 Release Remote 1445 31 Security Override e 2M Turn Signal Indicator Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 66 Cruise Control OO Headlight High Low Beam Changer 6T Turn amp Lane Change Signals 66 Turn Signal Indicator Windshield 88 Windshield Wipers ar 12 litioa Maintenance 219 Underhood Light 189 Unleaded Gasoline emu Lu Upholstery Care 215 Urban Driving 148 Vias Identification Number VIN Vehicle Loading Vehicle Storage 2
5. 112117 Alcohol Driving Under the Influerice 136 Alcohol Gasoline 185 Aluminum Wheels CHEDE Lee ero PEDI 176 Antenna aln a sa AEPA A NA REAA O ANE 134 134 Antifrege Lice eere rre 200 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 139 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 99 Anti Theft Tips 48 Appearance 214 Armrest Storage 79 80 Ashtrays amp Lighter 80 Audio Systems ess 121 AM FM Stereo 122 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player 1 AM FM Stereo with ATC Cassette Tape and cod Disc Player 128 Care of Audio Systems m L33 Radio Reception For the Best nnm 132 Setting the Clock 121 Steering Wheel Touch Controls 132 Automatic Electronic Climate Control 115 Automatic Transaxle 55 Adding Fluid 200 Checking Pluid n 198 tai ro LT 56 Jump 161 sic 206 Battery Warning Light Electronic RITTER 101 son eda ae 100
6. They won t work well quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water ora car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So 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 vour vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or 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 hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be 147 Your Driving and the Road Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When light turns green and just before you
7. Nipht Diving isse I UIFRALEEZALERAAAUAERAAdAIAA Requirements see Fuel Requirements Odometer amp Speedometer Electronic EATER TEE CREE 89 90 Standard 88 89 OR Road Recovery Locations 143 COTS STINE secret emere 192 PaKa aga d A Les 194 BDBPITV ese Pent CERO 226 Change Oil Reminder 105 Check Gil Light au 100 Checking and Adding 192 198 Disposing of Used Oil 195 ims EET 99 rr eee rore RECS EE iere 193 Starburst MEI ERU HERR 193 Supercharger EE LEO 198 Thickness 193 Warning Light 99 100 When to 194 Outside Rearview Mirrors 77 T8 Overdrive Automatic s 59 Overheated Engine cece 167 Warnings wie LOB 160 Overheated Engine Coolant Warning iinic 168 169 200 Owner Checks amp Services 242 P tenter aa E res 56 Shifting Into 61 Shifting Out of Metus 62 Parking On Hills 22 Over Things That 63 With the Engine 64 Parking Brake eterni eere END PASS Key Il System 48 Passenger Belts see Safety Belts Passenger T
8. and 2 This device must pressed but only when the ignition is accept any interference received off s including interference that may cause Press any button to illuminate the undesired operation interior lights see Hluminated Entry System later in this section Features amp Controls 46 Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched tn it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in location lf you have to get close to your vehicle before the
9. TAIL LAMP OUT etm ea 229 Service amp Appearance Care INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Overhead Front Overhead Lights 906 Rear Overhead Lights au 906 Visor Vanity Lights eparina n 7065 Doors Front Courtesy Lights oret 74 Rear Courtesy Warning Linhts 194 Instrument Panel IP Sound Insulator Panel Lower Floor Lighting 168 Glove Compartment Light 194 iren poco 194 230 Notes 231 i Notes 232 IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL EL LEVE RECOMMENDED Maintenance Schedule This part covers the maintenance Section required for your Oldsmobile Your Introduction vehicle needs these services to retain A Word About Maintenant snai 254 its safety dependability and emission Your Vehicle and the eus 234 control performance How This Part is Organized A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule ees 235 Selecting the Right Schedule ee e oe Paare c cte ius 256 Schedule ALLN Pea Yer
10. i 8 LOWER UPPER or RECIRC 11 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems i Defrost Use to direct most of the air to the windshield and side window vents The air conditioning may run if the temperature is above 40 F 4 C to dehumidify the air DEFOG Use on cold humid days with two or more passengers when the windows fog The air is directed through the windshield side window and lower vents LOWER Use to direct most of the air through the lower vents Some air will flow through the windshield and side window vents BI LEV Bi Level Use on cool sunny days This setting directs air in two ways Cool outside air 1s directed to the upper portion of your body through the upper vents in the instrument panel Warmed air is directed through the lower vents with a little air flow through the windshield and side window vents At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others UPPER Use to direct air flow through the upper vents in the instrument panel 112 ee e Some air will also flow through the lower outlets RECIRC Recirculate Use when entering a smoky or dusty area Air flow is directed through the upper instrument panel vents OFF Turns off the climate control system This is the only setting which fully shuts off the fan Air Conditioning Rear Window Defogger The air conditioning may run in Defrost CH DEF Press to wa
11. 203 technical information about your Brakes ri Rud La wil WR RO RP Rr e Re het PTT TTI ies eet ee 204 vehicle and a section devoted to its Battery desc dee mea ne OAA PES 206 appearance care Bulb Replacement 206 Windshield Wiper Blade b eere rere eee 208 E OUI 208 A 1 209 Appearance ccm 214 Vehicle Identification Number VIN GE 220 Add On Electrical 2 5 4 05 mes Fuses amp Circuit Breakers E E 221 Capacities amp amp ae sree 420 Normal Maintenance Replacement 8 0 201112 221 Fluids amp Lubricants MS im Replacement Bulbs se MEETS TE NERIS latices ere 229 183 Service amp Appearance Care Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own 2 service work you ll want to get the CAUTION p
12. restraint in the right front seat Before vou secure a forward facing child restraint ALWAYS move the front seat as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seat A CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the front center seat can be badly injured by the passenger air bag if it inflates NEVER use a child restraint in the front center seat It s always better to secure child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat only with the seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it 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 dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it For cars first sold in Canada child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and i
13. Always use SH or SG Energy Conserving oils of proper viscosity The or SG designation may shown alone or in combination with others such as SH CD SH SG CD SG CD etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine e g SAE 5W 30 or SAE 10W 30 see Engine Oil in the Index If your vehicle has Engine Oil Change Indicator EOCT the indicator will show vou when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 240 2 Chassis Lubrication Lubricate 3 Tire and Wheel Rotation and 12 500 km since vour last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE OIL NOW message appears in the information center Remember to reset the Oil Change Indicator when the oil has been changed For more information see Driver Information System in the Index tires for uneven wear or damage If you see irregular r premature wear check the wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Inspect the belt for cracks fraying wear and proper tension Replace as needed 5 Cooling 5ystem Service Drai
14. Right Front Passenger Center Passenger Position Position Lap Belt The right front passenger s safety belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench works the same way as the driver s seats someone can sit in the center safety belt See Driver Position earlier positions in this part When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If your vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position Seats amp Restraint Systems Rear Seat Passengers It s very important lor 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 Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle When you sit in center seating To make the belt shorter pull its free en z in a crash And they can strike others in position you have lap salety belt end Ab shown until the belt 18 the vehicle who are wearing safety belts which has no retractor To make the Buckle position and release it the same belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it way as the lap part of a lap shoulder along the be
15. 191 Service amp Appearance Care E Engine Oil If the Check Oil Level message Oil Level light or Check Oil light on the instrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Cheek Oil Level Message Oil Level Light or Check Oil Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder To Check Engine Oil When to Add Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a If the oil is at or below the ADD mark every time you get fuel In order to get an paper towel or cloth then push it back then you ll need to add some oil But accurate reading the ail must be warm in all the way Remove it again keeping you must use the right kind This and the vehicle must be on level ground the tip lower and check the level section explains what kind of oil to use Turn off the engine and give the oil a For crankcase capacity see Capacities Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If vour engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your erigine could be damaged few minutes to drain back into the ail pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way ies ba
16. do this butbesure Stor wich will when your to use a scraper or wire brush later tires have only 3 inch 1 6 mm or less Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled if you need to to get all the rust or of tread naan ens Maintenance Services in the Index dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire E Use this rotation pattern in the Index You need a new tire if in You can see the indicators at three or After the tires have been rotated adjust more places around the tire the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Loading Information es em thus ms showing label Make certain that all wheel nuts through the M 5 Tu are properly tightened See Wheel Nut The tread or sidewall i cracked cut Torque in the Index or hi a deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the d 1 211 Service amp Appearance Care 212 Buying New Tires 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 tire s 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
17. we it eet Sie DER Jen ity EE LH roa EEEE 1 Tn M nx M a ae D E Cam 2 ti a ut BL cem _ AIR ANTI BAG _LOCK This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away vou may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on This is the ABS system testing itself If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index 139 Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road 15 wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS 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 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 You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly R
18. 246 Section D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer service SH or 5G Energy Conserving oils of the proper viscosity The SH or SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others such as SH CD SH SG CD SG CD ete To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index Engine Oil 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of Parking Brake Guides NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Power Steeri ng System GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 or equivalent Automatic Transaxle DEXRON IIL or DEXRON IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid Supercharger oil GM Part Mo 12345982 Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 12345120 or synthetic SAE 5W 30 engine oul Supercharger Key Lock Cylinders 4 4 Lf Ur
19. LOWER Use to direct most of the air through the lower vents Some air will flow through the windshield and side window vents DEFOG Use on cold humid days with two or more passengers when the windows fog The air is directed through the windshield side window and lower vents The air conditioning may run if the temperature is above 40 F 4 C to dehumidify the air FRONT ji Defrost Use to direct most of the air to the windshield and side window vents Use the fan knob to lower the fan speed if desired The air conditioning may run if the temperature is above 40 F 4 C to dehumidify the air RECIRC Recirculate Use when entering a smoky or dusty area or for maximum cooling when using the air conditioning This control does not affect air flow direction Defog and Front will not recirculate Air Conditioning The air conditioner cools dehumidifies and filters the air for the inside of the vehicle The air conditioning will not run below 40 F 4C The air conditioning is always enabled Defog or Front 5 2 In any other mode you can select or shut off the air conditioning as desired by pressing A C The indicator light will glow while the air conditioning is enabled For maximum cooling turn the temperature knob counterclockwise to the coldest setting Do not select RECIRC while the inside air is hotter than the outside air In manual also select A C and LOWER Using the lower vents will ca
20. Mm Setting the Clock HERE GREATER ee AM FM Stereo Nd seule laf aie 122 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player 2198 Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player Ae Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio en IE Vim aHIIENBEI Erie d 132 Understanding Radio Reception RN Care of Your Cassette Tape Player fia ret teed Siar AP LULA NER 135 Care of Your PEPA E A T Teen eres 133 Antenna Mast Care REB 109 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Directional Controls Turn the directional control knob to select the desired air flow The following illustration summarizes your air flow choices Ge B Four Season Climate Control 88 This knob manually selects the i force of air vou want Turn the knob The air conditioner and heater work clockwise for more air flow Turn the best if you keep the windows closed knob counterclockwise for less air flow while using them Your vehicle has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Temperature Control This knab changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn the knob toward the red zone clockwise for warmer air Turn the knob toward the blue zone counterclockwise for cooler air 110 BI LEV Bi Level
21. idk p d di x Fa Towing from the Front Vehicle 2 Across sling chains position a 4x4 3 Attach a separate safety chain around Hook up wood beam against the bottom of the the outboard end of each control arm radiator support behind the front Before hooking up to a tow truck be bumper sure to read all the information on Towing Your Oldsmobile earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains into the hottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels on both sides 166 Towing from the Rear Vehicle Hook up Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information on Towing Your Oldsmobile earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chams on both sides in the slotted holes in the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels ei 2 Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper 3 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or warning light about a hot engine on your Oldsmobile s instrument panel If you have the Electronic Cluster your information center will also display messages about engine overheating See the Index under Coolant Temperature Gage or Coolant Temperature Warning Light Problems on the Road If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine A caution Steam from an overhea
22. CAUTION Continued 13 Seats amp Restraint Systems CAUTION Continued 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 For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback 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 Don t let anyone ride where they B 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 the Supplemental Restraint System or air bag system AN CAUTION can t wear 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 This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if vou are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In many states
23. How much alcohol is in the drink The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person 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 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It a the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 5 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level TE 7 2 OY WEIST Fi PAT PSs The law in most U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the limit is 0 08 percent and in some other countries it s lower than that 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 it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are
24. Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and hrake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking 141 Your Driving and the Road 142 S eering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen 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 sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have traction control and the syst
25. from P Park when the ignition is in the On position See the Index under Shifting the Autamatic Transaxle If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Turn the key to CHf Open and close the driver s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of step 4 3 Shift to N Neutral 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want can 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you B 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 AN CAUTION 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 R
26. n 1994 Eianrv EIGHT db Owner s MANUAL REPRODUCTION 22586099 oi 19904 EIGHT OWNERS MANUAL Table of Contents Part 1 The Heritage of Oldsmobile How to Use this Manual Seats amp Restraint Systems Features amp Controls Comfort Controls amp Audto Systems Your Driving and the Road Prablems on the Road Service amp Appearance Care Maintenance Schedule Customer Assistance Information Ineludes Reporting Safety Defects on page 256 Index Service Station Information First Edition 11 41 109 135 159 183 283 253 263 Last Page 22586099 Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile so it will be there if you ever need it when vou re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner Can use it 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 Note to Canadian wners For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonh
27. the release handle For tall person Use the upper or L CAUTION upper middle position You can be seriously hurt if your For a person of average height Use a shoulder belt is too loose In a position somewhere in the middle crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against vour body For a short person Use the lower or lower middle position 20 What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place LN caution You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle vour belt into the buckle nearest you Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt 1s worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash vour 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 er r Q What s wrong with this The belt is twisted across the body A caution You can be seriously injured by twisted be
28. Also use N when your vehicle is being towed LN caution Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmiy on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of P Park or Neutral while your engine is racing 55 321 Forward Gears Di Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 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 li 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 transaxle system sensor you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged 50 if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use 2 Second Gear when you are driving less than 35 mph 56 km h and D Overdrive for higher speeds 3 Third Gear This is like D but you never go into Overdrive Here are some times you might choose 3 instead of When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting betwee
29. Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and the driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Z caution An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the Children and Safety Belts section of this manual and read the caution label on the front passenger s safety belt AN CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems far 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 of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door AN CAUTION Don t put anything on attach anything to the driver air bag or instrument panel Also don t put anything such as pets or objects between any occupant and the driver air bag or instrument panel If something is between occupant and an air bag it could affect the performance of the air bag worse it could cause injury Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks for electrical malfunctions and the light tells you if there is a problem You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn
30. As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position FADE Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to the right to increase front speaker volume Turn it to the left to increase rear speaker volume As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position 123 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 124 oss AM FM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone Control and Cassette Tape Player The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station is in stereo and other audio system functions PWR VOL Power Volume With the ignition on push this knob to turn the system on or off Turn it clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume AM FM Press this button to change between the AM FM1 and FM2 bands The display will show which band you are on If you press this button while a tape is playing the tape will stop and the radio will return to the AM or FM band that you were on TUNE Press lightly on this knob to release it from its recessed position Turn it to tune in radio stations You may push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position when not in use To Preset Radio
31. Eighty Eight LSS The Instrument Panel Your Information System The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a 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 1 Light Controls 2 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 4 Instrument Cluster Gages 5 Horn 6 Ignition Switch 7 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch B Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System 9 Climate Controls amp Driver Information Center Option 10 Passenger Side Air Bag 11 Air Outlet 12 Glove Box Release 13 Air Outlet 14 Audio System 15 Gearshift Lever 18 Auxiliary Power Outlets 17 Ashtray Lighter and Auxiliary Power Outlet 18 Air Outlet 18 Traction Control Switch 20 Driver Side Air Bag 21 Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control System 22 Fuse Panel under instrument panel 23 Trunk Release Switch 24 Hood Release 25 Air Outlet 85 Features amp Controls m Instrument Panel Clusters Your Oldsmobile is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle STANDARD CLUSTER RN 321 TRACTOR TRACTION LOW CHECK Low F
32. MANUAL TREB Treble Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Tum it to adjust treble response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to retum it to its recessed position Turning TREB will change the radio s Automatic Tone Control feature to MANUAL BAL Balance Press this hutton lightly to release it from its recessed position Turn it to adjust the right and left speaker balance As vou turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position o ee ee 129 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 130 FADE Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to the right to increase front speaker volume Turn it to the lefi to increase rear speaker volume As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position To Play a Cassette Tape With the ignition on insert the tape and it will begin playing The audio system will turn on automatically Your tape player is designed to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Longer tapes may not work as well Note that when a tape is inserted will be displayed When the tape is playing TP will be displayed alon
33. NOW When the oil is zero a tone will sound and the display will show CHANGE OIL NOW Then when vou start the vehicle a tone will sound and the CHANGE OIL NOW message will display each time the vehicle is started To reset the oil life display after each oil change 1 Acknowledge all diagnostic messages by pressing RESET 2 Press SEL V to select OIL Press SEL 4 if necessary to display the oil life 3 Press and hold the RESET button for about five seconds Once the oil life index has been reset a RESET message will be displayed and then oil life will change to 1000 Be careful not to reset the oil life accidentally at any time other than when the ail has just been changed It can t be reset accurately until the next oil change The DIC does not replace the Maintenance Schedule in this manual The oil change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may affect the oil If vou drive in dusty areas change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or three months whichever comes first unless the DIC instructs you to do so sooner The DIC does not measure how much oil is in the engine 50 be sure to check vour oil level often See the Index under Engine Oil rug EA uhLEAOED luli FRE OCTOBER amp Date Press SEL V to select DATE ET Press SEL lt 4 if necessary to display the date The display will show a reading such as FRI OCTOBER B To change t
34. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal am Towing Your Oldsmobile Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Oldsmobile The usual towing equipment is Sling type tow truck B Wheel lift tow truck C Car carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory 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 When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle can only be towed with certain equipment as described later in this section That your vehicle has front wheel drive 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 N caution To help avoid injury to you ar others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always secure
35. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Oldsmobile dealer has two GM 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 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a area often soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solveni type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material Don t rub it roughly soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp You could scorch the fabric Wipe with a clean clot
36. and in varying weather conditions Control of a Vehicle We ve also included many other MAGIA UE KH C Sg 138 useful tips on driving Anti Lodc BIibis N E cota e LER IRR Gg 139 esce eno TUN 142 Steering in Emergencies EEI EEA une 142 ERR ie mem rm em E 143 Diving at Night eerie dac Ac EREE PERO 145 tae Bats suc acad R 146 ARES Ea E THEE E FH FREE d ER PEERS LL CARE REY 148 ENAERE NIAAA ATE AEEA TEEI EE v ev IR UM cro 149 Hill Mountain Roads sca tee 150 Winter DEDE m ene IDEE TRU PER 151 Towing a Trailer PONENT EA AP TEA Te 154 us Your Driving and the Road 136 B 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 b
37. by your warranty If there seems to be no leak check to see if th electric engine fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank l you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix 169 Frobiems on the Koad AN CAUTION 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 A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Your engine could catch fire and vou or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine little they c
38. problem But don t worry if you hear a little Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 3800 Supercharged Engine Code 1 pinging noise when you re accelerating 87 octane or higher It should meet Optional 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 problem Engines What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol specifications ASTM 04814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the U S and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher You may use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines but your vehicle may not accelerate as well The gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the find the VIN at the top left of vour 185 Service amp Appearance Care 186 MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more
39. se 40 Transaxle Fluid etnies 198 Check Oil Level Warning ooa 100 113 Chemical Spotting MER Child Restraints SES ARES d Child Security 46 Children and Safety Belts 30 38 Cigarette Lighter ERES 80 Circuit Breakers amp Fuses 221 City Driving 148 Air 195 227 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 218 Cassette Player DOM Compact Discs 132 REA UE MAE 215 Ped 217 Inside of Your Oldsmobile Leather and Vinyl Outside of Your Oldsmobile nn Power Antenna Peet Pee ee Lee 217 wee 134 Safety Belts suas 217 Special Problems 216 Top of the Instrument Panel 216 Underbody Maintenance vere 219 Vinyl and Leather 216 Warnings 214 215 219 220 Weatherstrips 218 White Sidewall Tires 218 Windshield and Wiper Blades 217 Clock Setting the Clusters Instrument Panel DD 8 7 Coin Cup 79 Comfort Controls es 110 Automatic Electronic Climate 113 Four Season Climate Control 110 Passenger Temperature Control 118 Rear Outlets ns 119 Steering Wheel Touch Co
40. transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries To Replace Batteries in the Remote Lock Control 1 Remove the screw from back cover 2 Lift the front cover off bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the two batteries 2016 4 Reassemble the transmitter 5 Check the transmitter operation 2 Rear Door Security Locks Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors your vehicle Iram the inside To use one of these locks 1 Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock be opened from inside when this feature is use If you want to open a 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 fram 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 security lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever all the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door rear door locks will now work normally 47 Features amp Controls Theft V
41. will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too A CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running Pe on 6 Connect the red positive cable t the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one m n n 2 A Now connect the black negative 7 Don t let the other end touch metal 9 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 Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while doesn t go to the dead battery It goes 44 Try to start the vehicle with the to a heavy unpainted metal part on dead battery If it won t start after a the engine of the vehicle with the few tries it probably needs service dead battery T 164 12
42. 000 km a Spark Plug Wire Inspection t Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 5 See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Meer REPE Services following Schedules 1 and I1 Fuel Tank Cap e Lines Inspection T Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km um Supercharger Oil Check Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km or 36 Months The services shown chart up to 60 000 miles 100 000 km should be performed after 60 000 miles at the same intervals MILES 000 KILOMETERS 000 Peal we als am imu md h Ennssem Contro Serrice The US Erirorrmental Prorection Agency or the Califone Air Resources Board has determined teat fallure to perform ticis dern eil tire emission or limit recall liability prior fo the complenon of pehicle useful Genera Motors however urges that all recommended mantena nor performed af te indicated intervals and the emanmtenance be recorded in Sechion E Maintenance Record 239 Maintenance Schedule Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule II The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before vou or anyone else drives the vehicle ITEM SERVICE NO 1 Engine Oil and Filter Change
43. 5tations The five pushbuttons labeled 1 5 can be used to preset up to 15 radio stations five AM five and five FM2 1 Tune in the station you want to store 2 Press TONE to select the setting that you prefer 3 Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons until the display shows a channel number The radio will mute until the channel number is displayed Whenever you press that button again the preset station and tone setting will return Always check whether you re in AM or FM2 SEEK Y When you press SEEK A while playing the radio the radio will search for the next higher or lower station and stop The radio will be muted while seeking SCAN When you press SCAN while playing the radio the radio will go through each station pausing for a few seconds at each station Press SCAN again to stop on a station The radio will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display When you press 8CAN and hold it for about two seconds until the display shows PSCAN Preset Scan the radio will scan only stations that you ve preset with your radio pushbuttons Press SCAN again to stop on station RCL Recall When the ignition is aff press RCL to display the time When the radio is on press RCL to switch the display between the radio station and the time After five seconds the display will return to its normal display The radio can be set so that either the time or radio stati
44. AR 88 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving a gg 60 2 or when one of the gages shows there So sec en UE O may be a problem check the section 740 5 that tells you what to do about it Please Te an follow the manual s advice Waitingto I BD X do repairs can be costly and even T dne c wem i Te es dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help P HNB321 Speedometer STANDARD AND 155 CLUSTERS Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages See Driver Information System in the Index M 1 kinat o Speedometer ELECTRONIC CLUSTER Your speed is displayed in either miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour km h Press the E M English Metric button on the left side of the instrument cluster to switch the display between miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Pressing the E M button will also cycle all other displays including the optional automatic electronic climate control display through English and metric units Odometer STANDARD CLUSTER Your odometer shows how
45. And it could save vour radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 1 161 Problems on the Road 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries AN CAUTION An electric fan 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 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Z caution 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 if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But ifa 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 on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 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 basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative
46. Assistance Advisors on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and towing 257 Customer Assistance Information 258 Oldsmobile regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Oldsmobile products Oldsmobile monitors product performance in the field We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if done on time with the latest parts may avoid future costly repairs Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks Your Oldsmobile dealer or qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle You can subscribe to all Oldsmobile bulletins This way you ll get them as they come out You can wait a while and get an index to the bulletins You can also get individual bulletins However you ll need the index to identify them Subscriptions You can subscribe to all Oldsmobile Product Service Publications PSP s This will include bulletins for all vehicles sold by Oldsmobile and will not be limited to PSP s ap
47. C the message HOT STOP ENGINE will appear and a fast pulsed chime will sound It means that your engine coolant has overheated If vou have been operating vour vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See the Index under Engine Overheating If your coolant level is low the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT will appear Add coolant See the Index under Engine Coolant When the engine is warm but off and the ignition is on the word HOT will flash This is normal 93 Features amp Controls AIR ANTI gt The LOW COOLANT warning light will BAG LOCK alsa come on when you turn on the ignition as a bulb check to show you it is If it doesn t come on then BRAKE D it fixed right away After the bulb check the light will go out for 20 seconds If the light comes back on after 20 seconds the system may be low on coolant LOW IVE COOLANT Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still wark 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 If the problem is low brake fluid and you have Low Coolant Warning Light o
48. CD to play your tape To return to the radio while the tape is playing press AM FM You also press TAPE CD to switch between a tape and a compact disc if both are inserted The tape or CD that s not being played will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECT Press to eject the cassette tape The radio will then play So To Play A Compact Disc The CD player will play either normal size discs or the smaller 8 cm discs without an adapter With the ignition on insert the disc partway into the slot with the label side up The player should pull it in and it will begin playing Note that when the disc is inserted CD will be displayed When the disc is playing GD will be displayed If you select a Tone setting on your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD each new track starts to play the track number will appear in the display lf Err Error appears on the display the disc can t play temporarily If the disc comes out or doesn t play check to see if The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother The disc is upside down The disc is dirty scratched or wet The air is very humid If so wait about one hour and try again SEEK A When you press SEEK Y while playing a CD it will go back to the start af the current track if more than eight seconds have played When you press SEEK it will search for the next hig
49. During crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 pound 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Secure the baby in an infant restraint Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or hoth 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 af personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that 3I Seats amp Restraint Systems 32 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat NEVER put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why CAUTION A child a rear facing child restraint be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of be very close to the ir beg We Raitt passenger s air bag always secure rear facing child restraint in the Misi eie
50. EM PROB electronic systems See your dealer as 5 LOW BRAKE FLUID xi Beate renee soon as possible 4 LOW PRES STOP ENGINE i CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM 5 CLEAN KEY WAIT 5 MIN OUT AIR BAG PROBLEM 9 HOT AC DISABLED a AL GUT COOLANT SENDER PROB 10 CHECK OIL LEVEL 3 TARE ies e OIL PRES SENDER PROB 11 CHANGE OIL SOON AP OUT PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB 12 CHANGE OIL NOW OIL LVL SYS PROB 13 LOW FUEL 56 FRONT TURN LAMP GUT COOLANT LVL SYS PROB 14 LOW AC REFRIGERANT OUT The DIC will display many other 15 CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM 38 LAMP MON LINK PROB messages such as TURN SIGNAL 16 LOW ENGINE COOLANT 39 OILLVL 5Y5 PROB ON LOW BEAM LAMP OUT and F CM 40 COOLANT LVL SYS PROB RAI 17 LOW WASHER FLUID REAR DOOR AJAR of value to the 49 BATTERY RECONNECT driver For more information on bulb 18 PRND321 PROB Ses messages see the ndex under 19 DATE FUNCTION PROB 30 MONITORED SYSTEMS Replacement Bulbs 20 AIR BAG PROB 51 INFORMATION CENTER In this part you ll find out how to operate the comfort contro systems and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Part 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Four Season Climate Control 7 Re e Automatic Electronic Climate Control es aver te edet KI Steering Wheel Touch Controls For Climate Control w 119
51. ON to R A which stands for Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed 2 Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed Move the cruise switch from to Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control by pushing the SET button To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce yaur speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push the
52. Ventilation Visor Vanity Mirror Pate Periti Wiss Flashers Haee 160 Warning Lights Anti Lock Brake 95 Battery oss 100 101 Brake System 94 95 Check gt 2 8 99 100 Coolant Temperature 92 93 Inflatahle acts M CM 23 Low Coolant Low Washer Fluid 298 gil Uie SAN 199 100 Safety Belt 19 Service Engine Soon see Malfunction Indicator xd Traction Control 296 Washer Windshield Weatherstrips MI 218 Weight GAWR 209 Weight GVWR 209 Wheel Alignment amp Tire Balance 213 Wheel Covers How to Remove a 1725 176 Wheel Nuts m ue MS Wheel Nut Torque 4 179 226 Wheel Replacement REN Windows Power 69 225 Windshield Washer Fluid HT 267 203 228 Windshield Wiper Replacement 208 Windshield bi vec 67 217 225 Winter Driving pedi de If you re Stuck i in Deep Snow 155 181 If You re Caught i ina a Blizzard Ver 153 Snow or Ice Driving On 152 Wrecker Towing nissin 164 Service Station Information 272 Windshield Washer Fluid See Page 203 Automatic Transaxle Fluid See Page 198 Cold Tire Pressure See Tire Loading Information Label on inside edge of driver s door or Capacities amp Specifications See Pages 210 or 226 Fuel Capacit
53. Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn 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 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 a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter vour vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Oldsmobile may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer 217 Service amp Appearance Care Your Oldsmobile has B Aluminum Wheels If 50 m White Sidewall Tires basecoat clearcoat paint finish The deariodt di delossto Eauipped Your Oldsmobile dealer has a GM l IM Sapete VD White Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can ora idle Your aluminum wheels have a use a stiff brush with the cleaner and polishes tha
54. adjusted automatically 1f you select a tone setting it will be remembered when you play a tape MR Noise Reduction This radio has Dolby B Noise Reduction to reduce background noise on Dolby B encoded tapes Press this button to reduce background noise your tape The Dolby symbol CO will appear in the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation m M i SEEK A When you press SEEK Y while playing a tape it will search for the next higher or lower selection and stop There must be at least a four second gap between selections on the tape SCAN When you press SCAN while playing a tape you ll hear the first few seconds of each selection Press SCAN again to stop on a selection The tape will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display FWD Fast Forward Press to advance a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape REV Reverse Press to reverse a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape PROG Program Press to play the other side of the tape TAPE CD lf you have a tape inserted and the radio is playing press TAPE CD to play your tape To return to the radio while the tape is playing press AM FM The tape will remain safely inside the radio for fu
55. after ten minutes to save vour battery k To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key and turn it AN CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death lf 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 Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on vour heating or coaling system to its highest speed with the setting on any air flow selection except RECIRC That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air vents on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Remote Trunk Release option Press the release button located to the left of the steering column to release the trunk lid The Trunk Security override switch must be in the ON position and the transaxle in P Park The system also works with the Remote Lock Control Lo L Trunk Security Override OPTION This feature is standard with vehicles equipped with Remote Trunk Release Inside the glove box 15 an override switch that is useful if you want to leave valuables in the trunk when using a commercial parking lot Move the switch to OFF to override the Remote Trunk Release If
56. all important And it can also Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 pounds 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 depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 155 Your Driving and the Road 156 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 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 riding in the vehicle Amd if you will tow a trailer vou 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 dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a
57. and transaxle and you can limb the hill better if you don t shift down your brakes 5 witch Stay in your own lane when driving on work well You would then have two lane roads in hills or mountains poor braking or even none going Don t swing wide or cut across the down hill You could crash Shift center of the road Drive at speeds that down to let your engine assist your let you stay in your own lane brakes steep downhill slope As you go over the top of a hill be M alert There could be something in Winter Driving i i vour lane like a stalled car or an Here are some tips for winter driving accident Have your Oldsmobile in good shape AN CAUTION You may see highway signs on for winter Be sure your engine Coasting downhill in N Neutral mountains that warn of special coolant mix is correct or with the ignition off is problems Examples are long grades dangerous Your brakes will have to passing or no passing zones a falling do all the work of slowing down rocks area or winding roads Be alert They could get so hot that they to these and take appropriate action upto mug running your icle in gear veis god Qo 151 Your Driving and the Road Te You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a
58. closed when the transaxle is in gear a chime will sound and the information center will display one of these messages DRIVER DOOR AJAR PASSENGER DOOR AJAR HEAR DOOR AJAR Programmable Automatic Door Locks OPTION Just close your doors and turn on the ignition Every time you move your shift lever out of P Park all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shift lever into P Park your doors will unlock If someone needs to get out while you re not P Park have that person use the manual or power lock When the door ts closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again You can program the automatic door lock feature to allow the doors to remain locked after you shift into P Park To do this 1 Close your doors and turn the ignition On 2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal 3 Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch 4 Move your shift lever out of P Park then move the shift lever back into P Park 5 Release the lock switch Should interference to this system Your doors will now lock when you shift occur try this out of P Park and remain locked until you use the manual or power door Check to determine if battery unlock switch replacement is necessary See the To reprogram the door locks to lock and instructions on battery replacement unlock when you shift in and out of Check the distance You m
59. do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176 Ibs 80 kg in your trunk LN caution Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs 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 NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is crash they ll keep going LN caution 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 vehicle 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 same of them are above the tops of the seats CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry inside something the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to E Tires We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer Thes
60. driver s door armrest the visors You can also remove them controls both outside rearview mirrors from the center mount and swing them Turn the lever to the left to select the to the side while the auxiliary sunshade driver side rearview mirror or to the remains to block glare from the front right to select the passenger side rearview mirror Then move the lever to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Visor Vanity Mirrors Standard Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity murror Lighted Mirrors If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lights come on when you open the cover These can even be used for reading You can adjust the hrightness of the lights with the switch The front armrest opens into storage area for cassette tapes gloves etc To open it lift the front edge You can store coins in the removable coin holder and the dual cup holder flips forward for use The cup holder is designed to break away should it receive excessive pressure If it breaks away snap the edges back into place d Front Storage Armrest 155 oNLY There are two levels af storage in the armrest To raise the top cover pull up the front edge Features amp Controls 50 To open the lower storage compartment press the release lever under the front edge of
61. far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer If vou see silver lines between the numbers you ll know someone has probahly tampered with it and the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero press the trip reset button located below the trip odometer 49 Features amp Controls Odometer ELECTRONIC AND LSS CLUSTERS Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Press the E M English Metric button on the left side of the instrument cluster to switch the display between miles and kilometers km Pressing the E M button will also cycle all other displays through English and metric units Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer The odometer will read ERROR if someone has tampered with it 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 odom
62. find what to do about Hazard Warning Flashers 160 some problems that can occur on the Jump Starting o oo cesta nies EE E 161 road Towing Your Oldsmobile er METTRE 164 Engine ca 187 Is Tire Goes ze EA eter EE 173 Changing Flat EET Seu xeu ere icsab cota 180 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or SNOW ise 181 159 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button in to make your front To turn off the flashers pull out on the 3 4 and rear turn signal lights flash on and collar d noli wed When the hazard warning flashers are Your hazard warning flashers work no on your turn signals won t work you have a problem Your front and rear en M RE Eae m turn signal lights will flash on and aff matter what position your key is in an even if the key isn t in 160 Other Warning Devices If vou carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle B Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may wart to use another vehicle and same jumper cables to start you
63. foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To Release the Parking Brake This vehicle has a push to release park brake pedal Hold the regular brake pedal down and push the park brake pedal with your left foot This will unlock the pedal When you lift your left foot the park brake pedal will follow it to the released position If you try to drive off with the parking brake on the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until vou release the parking brake or recycle the ignition If vou have the electronic cluster the chime can be shut off by pressing RESET but the PARK BRAKE SET message will remain 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 a Trailer and are Parking on Any Hill See the Index under Towing a Trailer That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into P Park AN CAUTION It can be dangerous to get aut of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park 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 be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling trailer see Towing a Trailer i
64. 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 number will be followed by a 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 vour original tires A caution Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes vi peat radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all four 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 sald in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on 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 the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of t
65. impaired at a approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above driver with a level of 0 06 percent three beers in one hour for 180 pound or 82 kg person has doubled his or her chance of having an accident At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of that driver having an accident is six times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chances are twenty five times greater And 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 A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse That s especially 137 Your Driving and the Road 138 true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is E higher than if that person had not been d
66. in the Index NOTE To determine your engine s displacement and code see Engine Identification the Index 9 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Replace every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions 10 Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Inspect fuel tank cap and lines including fuel rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required In heavy city tralfic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police car or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any af these conditions change both the fluid and filter every 100 000 miles 166 000 km 7 Spark Plug Replacement Replace spark plugs with the proper type See Replacement Parts in the Index a Emission Contre Sermcg The LS Environmental Protection Agency or fhe California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance ftem al not nudity rhe emission warrenty or Hit recall liability prior fo the completion of whricie useful fife General Motors hoswener urges thar all commend
67. long as you 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 Towing a Trailer LN caution 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 Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask vour Oldsmobile dealer 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 section and see your Oldsmobile dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with either the 3800 engine Code L or the optional 3800 supercharged engine Code 1 and proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your 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 changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be us
68. nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler ruine neck m Fuel The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter for vour engine You will 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 vour 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 proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the U S and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nazzles will fit into vour vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane for premium is at least 91 at least 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular 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 you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you If you re using fuel rated at 91 octane or higher and you still hear heavy instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index knocking your engine needs service 3800 Tuned Port Engine Code 1
69. off when either SEL V or SEL lt 4 is pressed to view other functions If there are multiple diagnostic messages each will be displayed for two seconds then the system will display the next message All displays are updated continuously To change the DIC display and all other displays to English or metric units press the E M button Fuel Used Press SEL Y until FUEL is selected in the display directly above the DIC controls Press SEL lt gt if necessary to display how much fuel has been used since you last pressed the reset button The display will show a reading such as 10 4 GALLONS USED or 39 3 LITERS USED To learn how much fuel will be used from a new starting point first display fuel used then press RESET until RESET appears in the display about one second If RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds fuel used fuel range average fuel economy and elapsed time will all be reset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed Do not confuse fuel used with the amount of fuel remaining in your tank ULE FUEL FLUE HI RANGE 2 395 MILES Fuel Range Press SEL V to select FUEL Press SEL lt 4 if necessary to display the fuel range The display will show a reading such as FUEL RANGE 235 MI or FUEL RANGE 378 KM Fuel range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling allowing a 1 gallon 4 liter reserve It s based on average fuel econom
70. plan to make too many miles 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 dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it 149 Your Driving and the Road Here are some things vou can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid 15 the reservoir 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 Lights Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to 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 m 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 150 There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the d
71. play a part 5 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 gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a 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 vou will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life 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 aas Your Oldsmobile has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding Toh an
72. starting with the midpoint temperature setting of 75 F 24 until you find your comfort zone Your system has two sun sensors on tap of the instrument panel that detect direct sunlight and the increased warming caused by it To keep you comfortable on a sunny day the system may reduce the interior temperature by as much as 5 F 3 C below the setting on the display Be careful not to put anything over the two sun sensors on the dash If you do the system will think it s night and the vehicle will get warmer Push the tem perature control knob t place the entire system in automatic mode The word AUTO will be displayed The system will try to maintain the set temperature If you set the temperature for 60 F 16 C or 90 F 32 C the fan will go to its highest speed unless you manually select a lower speed The system will maintain full cold ar full hot operation at these 46 This knob manually selects the Directional Controls settings i A force of air you want Turn the knob Except Defog and Front 7 air The direction of air flow will vary with clockwise for more air flow Turn the conditioning can be selected or turned your conditions For example when knob counterclockwise for less air desired you start the vehicle in cold weather In automatic fan speed is controlled The following illustration summarizes the system will direct air through the automat
73. symbols are used on an original battery Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery e dob 5 These symbols important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Air Bag s re a Door Lock Uniock pu These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight High Beam Parking Lights km How to Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Power Window D S El S g These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Gharging System Fuel Engine Pressure Brake Anti Lock Brakes E D Here are some other symbols you May see Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Aelease Tih you ll find information about the seats in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts 11 Seats amp Restraint Systems Seats Ana SAA COMENS nsec ety Error ERE 2 Safety 14 How to Wear Safety
74. system Look for broken Exhaust System damaged missing or out ol position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or Inspection other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Maintenance Schedule INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Inspection Replace parts as needed Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup 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 Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your hrakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking NOTE low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced Also if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on something may be wrong with the brake system See Brake System Warning Light in the Index If your anti lock brake system warning light stays on comes on or flashes something may be wrong with the anti lock brake system See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Brake System Inspection
75. the lower cover Rear Storage Armrest OPTION To open fold down the armrest console press the latch on the underside and pull up the top In addition to storage space there is a fold out cup holder The cup holder is designed to break away should it receive excessive pressure If it breaks away snap the edges back into place MAR and Lighter Pull out the front ashtray to reveal the ashtray lighter and accessory power outlet To clean the ashtray open it fully and lift it out by pulling on the snuffer To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element The power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as cellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install 4 NOTICE When using the accessory power To clean the rear ashtray open it push Power Outlets oe me load of gown onthe SEC and pull out If you have a bench front seat you have aie should Sot exceed 40 amps E one accessory power outlet next to the ashtray and lighter If vou hav
76. the parking brake If you have the electronic cluster the message PARK BRAKE SET will appear in the information center and a fast warning chime will sound You can stop the chime by pressing RESET but the message will remain in the information center If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem de tock 9 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti lock this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem 95 96 Features amp Controls LEVEL TEMP system will also turn itself on if you turn your ignition off and back on again There are some engine related problems that may cause the TRACTION OFF warning light to come Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and tum the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays or comes on again while you re driving your Oldsmobile needs service If the regular brake system warning light If the light stays on turn the ignition off TRACTION TRACTION DJ OFF ACTIVE isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular IN n brake system warning light is also on Traction Contro
77. the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it Never use hooks Use T hooks instead C J B Q M D M a Un MN When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 55 mph 88 km h or farther than 500 miles 800 km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly AN CAUTION 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 before 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 165 b CEA a
78. these 8 and 10 inch distances stamped an the handle Use the wheel wrench to measure to the notch by flipping the socket into the handle then measure from the socket end of the wrench 11 Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it 15 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 Problems on the 13 Remove all the wheel nuts and take atf the flat tire AN CAUTION 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 12 Raise the vehicle by rotating the off and cause an accident When 14 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack you change a wheel remove any wheel bolts mounting surfaces and Raise the jack far enough so there s rust or dirt from the places where spare wheel Place the spare on the enough room for the spare tire to fit the wheel attaches to the vehicle In wheel mounting surface an emergency you can use a cloth or 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 NOTICE Raising y
79. to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 7 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint SGH 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is 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 i gt C Larger Children Children who aren t buckled up can Children who have outgrown child strike other people who are restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a 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 s Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in crash What if child is wearing lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very Es m close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so t
80. use only oils that ORADE MAT BE USED AT TEMPERATURES display this new symbol WEATHER 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES CI levels af quality aeaaea SAE 10W 30 Energy Conserving Il You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel 193 Service amp Appearance Care 194 These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo symbol on most containers If vou cannot find oils with the starburst symbol you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol containing the three things noted above NOTICE l you use oils that do not have either the starburst symbol or an API SH or SG designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements vour vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Oldsmobile dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km t s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles 16 km The engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic You tow a trailer often Most trips are through dusty places If any one of these i
81. weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 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 vou 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 limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Tire Loading Information label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for vour vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If vou do then 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 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 frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Safety Chains You should always attach chains between yo
82. will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop 157 Your Driving and the Road 158 When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer 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 Your vehicle may have bulb warning messages When you plug trailer lights into your vehicle s lighting system its bulb warning messages may not let you know if one of your lights goes out So when you have trailer lights plugged in be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lights from time to time to be sure they re all working Once you disconnect the trailer lights the bulb warning messages again can tell you if one of your vehicle lights is out Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If vou 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 to 3 Third and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating 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 inj
83. wiring for the trailer lights a different turn signal flasher is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working Operation of Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlights parking lights fog lamps side marker lights and taillights meets all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are also on or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights especially at dawn or dusk It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations Headlight High Low Beam Changer To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers hy turning the band marked WIPER For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start the
84. you lock your glove box door and take the door key with you and your Remote Lock Control if so equipped this will help keep someone from getting into your trunk Move the switch to ON to again make the Remote Trunk Release usable The optional Remote Lock Control transmitter will open the trunk even if the override switch is in the OFF position e A Pe Ni rum 2 a eee 4 NIE es ds A 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 to 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 Features amp Controls NOTICE 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 804 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 yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time vou get new hrake linin
85. your vehicle on a level place Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 52 At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer T To get the right reading the fluid should Then without shutting off the engine 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and T a 7m Um i om ot aid ADD Pt OR n which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with must be in the cross hatched area Get the vehicle warmed up by driving a clean rag or paper towel 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable about 15 miles 24 km when outside 2 Push it back in all the way wait three range push the dipstick back in all temperatures are above 30 F 10 C Lf seconds and then pull it back out the Way it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may again have to drive longer To check the fluid level With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in Park With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in P Park Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes 199 ge amp Appearance Care 200 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what k
86. 2 Features amp Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile Part 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a fat tire or engine overheating 6 Service amp Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep vour Oldsmobile running properly and loaking good Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Part 8 Customer Assistance Information This part includes important infarmation about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the Roadside Assistance program You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired as well as the mediation arbitration procedure We ve also included ordering information for service publications in this part Part 9 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 Service Station Information This is a quick reference of service information
87. 4r Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage 247 Maintenance Schedule 248 Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor b Release Pawl GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Filler Door Hinge Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrips See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent Section E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule IT maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them z ODOMETER eem SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 249 Maintenance Schedule o
88. Belts 218 esae eee rns ea DO Supplemental Restraint System did 7 PT 22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy I Sides A 27 Right Front Passenger tnter 27 Center Passenper Position sescenti tre eterne ELE Ep 27 RSE SET pce psec ca oUm peee FNSRBARETR EA ME LE ci eL cH Las HORNO nonin 30 Smaller Children and Babies 231 E 231 EAFEBUCIGGRL mtem neni C 38 safety Belt Extender sess AEE etui eqni Mee Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash einen 40 H Seats amp Restraint Systems B Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints Manual Front Seat Z caution You can lose control of the vehicle if you 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 control lever under the front of the seat to
89. COLD mark recovery tank but leave the radiator you can feel the upper radiator hose pressure cap off getting hot Watch out for the engine fans 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the hase of the filler neck 172 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this Jfa Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly 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 If a front tire fails the flat tire will create drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot aff the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well aut of the traffic lane rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in 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 may be very bumpy and noisy but you
90. ESTEN EF ALTA i ud mgugg COOLANT Bits 86 ELECTRONIC CLUSTER uu PRESS B FUEL ES i SECURIT Y E c CHECK E A me 888888 L 2 5 A 4 7 3 s dd egi ge fip E DE 5 FUEL i Tene LX wem 1 Y LOW TRACTION CHEK FEETER CDOLAMT FIEL ACTIVE uos 87 Features amp Controls Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help vou locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is 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 others from injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens 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 ta let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle
91. Eight will deploy This 15 rare but can happen in a crash just severe enough to make an air bag inflate In any particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle s Inflation determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration of which vehicle damage is only one indication Repair cost is nota good indicator of whether an air bag should have deployed What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates a cloth bag The inflator cloth bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the 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 The air bag supplements 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 provide protection in many types of collisions including rollovers and re
92. Not Used Interior Lamps Ignition Run Automatic Control Courtesy Lights Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Cigar Lighter Turn Signal Back up Lights Cornering Lights Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Spare Used Not Used Anti Lock Brake System Brake and Hazard Lamps Not Used Nat Used Mor Used Bag Spare Position amp amp amp 0 1E 2E 3E AE 5E GE TE JE Rating AMP 10 20 10 Circuitry Mot Used Mot Used Cooling Fans Transaxle Parking Lamps Used Not Used Battery Chime Radio Cluster Ignition Run Crank Chime Cluster spare Not Used Not Used Base A C Not Used Not Used Radic Not Used Auxiliary Outlet 5 Not Used Ignition Off Unlock Not Lised Not Lised Not Used Not Lised Wipers Washer Rear Defog Right Side Fuse Panel Additional fuses are located in the relay center on the far right side below the instrument panel You must remove the sound insulator on the right side of the passenger foot well to replace these fuses Replacing these fuses is difficult We recommend that you see your dealer if you need one replaced 223 Service amp Appearance Care 224 Right Side Fuse Panel Position M ca c O Qi un da Rating AMP 20 15 20 15 10 10 Circuitry Door Locks Cruise Control Misc Engine Controls Not
93. Rear Door 46 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp 98 Service Information 184 Service Parts Identification Label 235 12 220 Service Publications 257 Service Station Information servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Sanl acna e nlll m 26 Setting the Clock 12 setting the Trip Odometer 289 90 Sheet Metal 219 Shifting Into P Park 61 Shifting out of P Park 62 Shifting the Automatic Transaxle 56 Signaling Turns 66 157 init o erri 144 Snowstorm If You re Caught 153 Sound Equipment Adding 121 Sound Systems see Audio Systems Spare Tire Compact 180 Specifications amp Capacities 226 Speed Control see Cruise Control Speedometer amp Odometer 88 89 SRS Supplemental Restraint 22 Servicing Oldsmobiles with 26 Stains 215 216 Starting your 53 Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery is Dead see Jump Starting steering In Emergencies 142 Off Road Recovery 143 TIN HALE 142 Steering Wheel Tilt usu 64 Steering Wheel Touch Con
94. To do this press RECALL to display the time or radio station as desired then hold RECALL down until the display Hashes 0 00 SEEK When you press SEEK A while playing the radio the radio will search for the next higher or lower station and stop The radio will be muted while seeking SCAN When you press SCAN while playing the radio the radio will go through each station pausing for a few seconds at each station Press SCAN again to stop on a station The radio will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display When you press SCAN and hold it for about two seconds until the display shows PSCAN Preset Scan the radio will scan only stations that you ve preset with your radio pushbuttons Press SCAN again to stop on a station BASS Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position Turn it to adjust bass response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position TREB Treble Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to adjust treble response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position BAL Balance Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position Turn it to adjust the right and left speaker balance
95. Used Power Antenna Lock Switch Fuel Pump Not Used Horns Injectors A C Programmer Not Used Powertrain Control Module PASS Key I Not Used Headlight Wiring Power Windows and Power Seats The headlight wiring is protected by a Circuit breakers in the fuse panel circuit breaker in the wiring harness protect the power windows and power An electrical overload will cause the seats When the current load is too lights to go on and off or in some cases heavy the circuit breaker opens and to remain off If this happens have your closes protecting the circuit until the headlight system checked right away problem is fixed Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is Maxituse Relay Center protected by an internal circuit breaker To check the fuses in this underhood and a fuse in the left side fuse panel If fuse center turn the two knobs 5 turn the motor overheats due to heavy snow counterclockwise and loosen the metal ete the wiper will stop until the motor wing nut on the passenger side of the cools If the overload is caused by some cover Then remove the cover The electrical problem have it fixed inside of the cover has a chart that explains the features and controls governed by each fuse and relay a a tn Service amp Appearance Care Capacities amp Specifications Automatic Transaxle AT Overdrive When draining or replacing torque converter mor
96. You can find it on the last page of this manual How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the gray caution area we tell you 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 you 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 Don t let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE 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 yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these
97. 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 a skid a driver can lose control af the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids hy 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 skid too much speed or steering in curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin SOO A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the traction control system remember It helps avoid only the acceleration skid if you do not have traction control or if the system is off then an acceleration skid 15 also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal 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 is reduced when water snow ice gravel ar other material is o
98. adside Assistance 257 Roads Hill and Mountain A 1a 150 Rocking Your Vehicle 57 181 Rotation 211 S stety set eane Adults Babies Meses s Center Passenger Position 27 rmn Children TUR 30 38 Child Restraints 31 Child Restraints How to Install Them 35 Child Restraints Where to Put M Clemning s 217 Driver Position Extender ture e MD How to Wear 7 Lap Belt RE Lap Shoulder Belt Messias Passenger Belts 27 Pregnancy Use During 27 Questions amp Answers 4 17 20 21 39 40 Rear Seat Passengers dee dd Reminder Light c EY Replacement 440 Right Front Adult Passenger SP Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 19 Supplemental Restraint nt System _ SRS NS 2209 DMT gna E 40 Twisted 21 Why You Should Wear Safety 15 Safety Defects Reporting 256 Scheduled Maintenance Services Seat and Seat Controls E EE 12 Head Restraints Manual Front Seat eere dab Manual Reclining Seatback 13 Power Seat 97 TORRES it Reclining Seatback Seat Belts see Safety Belts Security Light 49 Security Locks
99. afety 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 e ko Ji Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for vou 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 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 I9 Seats amp Restraint Systems To move it up or down squeeze the Adjust the height so that the shoulder Q What s wrong with this release handle When you release the portion of the belt is properly A The shoulder belt is too loose It handle try to move it down a little to positioned on your shoulder away from won t give nearly as much protection make sure it has locked into position your face and neck this way You can move the adjuster up from a To help you find a height that is right lawer position by pushing the bottom of for you follow these guidelines
100. ain on painted surfaces Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials availahle from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrasion 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 dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you 219 Service amp Appearance Care 220 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 sur
101. al Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD To assist owners who have hearing difficulties Oldsmobile has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Assistance Center Any hearing speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing 1 800 TDD OLDS TDD users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 B GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Resolution Program Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed our experience has shown that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful at resolving problems 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 parti
102. an come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the In cold weather water can freeze recovery tank is at or above the FULL radiator pressure cap is hot Wait NOTICE When the coolant in the coolant for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap and crack the engine radiator COLD mark start your vehicle heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 170 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap he radiator with the proper mix How to Add Coolant to the Then keep turning the p 3 Fill the radiator with th Radiator but now push down as you turn it up to the base of the filler neck i Remove the pressure cap 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure lett 7 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to 5 Put the cap back on the coolan 6 Start the engine and let it run until the FULL
103. 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 Why Safety Belts Work If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one When vou ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes 1 For example if the bike is going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up 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 Alter more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot 2 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going Seats amp Restraint Systems 3 Take the vehicle Suppose 4 Put someone on it 5 Get it up to speed Then stop the it s just a seat on wheels vehicle The rider doesn t stop 6 The person keeps going until stopped 7 or the instrument panel B or the safety belts by something n a real vehicle it could he the windshield l6 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 B Here Questions Many People Ask About Safety B
104. ar sos 96 ao 2 48 st se sv 04 Emission Control 5erice E t LS Pratecnom Agere or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure te perform tris maintenance well mot the or recall liability prior the completion of vehicle useful life Geren Motors Adtwener urges that ail recommended maintenance services be pert rmed af Lhe indicated internals ana the maintenance be recorded Section E Maintenance Record 237 Maintenance Schedule Schedule Follow Schedule ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply 238 WHEN TO PERFORM Milgs kilometers or occurs first TO BE SERVICED See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules and 11 a Every 7 500 Miles 12300 kn oe 13 Moni Cil Filter nae At first and every other ofl change Chassis Lubrication Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km or 12 Months i 12 km z 51 Tire and Wheel WE amp Rotation 15 000 25 O60 lon or oe then Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km or 24 Months 5 Cooling System Service Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km or 24 Months T See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance 8 Transaxle Service Services following Schedules and 7 Spark Plug Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 50
105. ar and side impacts primarily because an accupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflation After the air bag has inflated it will then quickly deflate This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the passenger s bag may be hot for a short time but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch There will be small amounts of smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags The air bag will not impede the driver s vision or ability to steer the vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a reaction surface for the inflating air bag The air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system 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 pos
106. asher fluid often E E ERE Hii Rn na a OIL PRESS 1 71 VOLTS Oil Pressure Light lf you have a problem with your oil this warning light may stay on alter you start vour engine or come on when you are driving A fast warning chime may also sound If vou have the electronic cluster LOW PRES STOP ENGINE will be displayed in the information center These indicate that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it cool The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed right away HoT A caution Don t keep driving if the 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 The oil pressure warning light could also come on in three other situations 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 you turn the ignition to Start 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 Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop the light may blink on and off This is normal If you make a ha
107. ator pedal turn your ignition key to Start When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage vour starter motor your key in Start for about three to five seconds at a time until vour engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery 53 Features amp Controls 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as vou hold the key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If vou add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your 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 Towi
108. ay be too P Park do the following ge far from your vehicle This product 1 Close your doors and turn the ignition Qo c has a maximum range On Check the location Other vehicles or 2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal m Remote Lock Control objects may be blocking the signal 3 Press and hold the driver s power If your Oldsmobile has this option you See your Oldsmobile dealer or door unlock switch can lock and unlock your doors or qualified technician for service 4 Move the shift lever out of P Park unlock your trunk from about 15 feet Changes or modifications to this system then move the shift lever back into 4 5 m away using the key chain by other than an authorized service P Park transmitter supplied with your vehicle facility could void authorization to use 5 Release the unlock switch Your vat Lock Control operates on this equipment Tn a radio frequency subject to Operation Leaving Your Vehicle Communications Commission FCC T divers dior when If you are leaving the vehicle open your Rules gt VEM 4 UNLOCK is pressed If pressed door and set the locks from inside This device complies with Part 15 of the within 25 secs all doce wil unio UPS RIE AD MONS FCC Rules Operation is subject to the doors will lock when LOCK is pressed following two conditions 1 This The trunk will unlock when e is device may not cause harmful
109. button for less than half a second Each time you do this vou ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower 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 your 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 going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of 71 Features amp Controls 72 course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal OR Move the cruise switch to OFF To Erase Cruise Control Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition ar shift into P Park your cruise control set speed memory is erased Headlights Push the switch marked P to turn on Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Push the switch again to turn off the lights Push the switch marked 45 to turn on the headlights together with Parking Lights Side Mark
110. can still steer Gently brake to a stop well aff the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next section shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely m 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 ha warning flashers Changing a tire can cause an injury roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Turn off the engine be even mare certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the the vehicle at the opposite end 173 Problems the Road The following steps will tell vou how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk 3 Open the jack storage cover by spare tire cover counterclockwise to twisting the knob 1 4 turn remove it then lift the tire cover counterclockwise 2 Remove the spare tire from the trunk 174 4 Remove the jack and wheel wrench 5 The following a d are necessary c Push the end of the special key only if you have wire wheel covers wrench onto the theft deterrent wheel nut and twist it counterclockwise to remove the nut a Remove the special key wrench that s attached to the trunk sidewall b Using the handle of the special key wrench pry off th
111. cipates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is availahle free of charge to customers who currently own or lease GM vehicle 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 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington V 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you will be asked to provide vour name and address your vehicle identification numher VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited hy vehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but vou may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Oldsmobile 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 by that decision The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily 255 Customer Assistance Informatio
112. ck in when you re through KECOMMENDED CAE WLT the chart SAE 10W 30 is FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than amp FF 16 C before your next oil LOOK F R change When it s very cold you should ONE OF THESE 195 use SAE SW 30 These numbers on an oil LABELS CES container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W 40 or SAE 20W 50 If you cannot find oils with the new What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993 oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be identified with this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine starburst symbol on the front of the container you should look for and use oils containing the following three things SH or 5G SH or SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined Bu with other quality designations such as SH CD SH SG CD SG CD etc These letters show s M a You should look for this on the front of COLD GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 10 American Petroleum Institute APT SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE DIL best for your vehicle However vou the oil container and
113. d to learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point If RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds fuel used fuel range average fuel economy and elapsed time will all be reset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed a Te B rue FUEL ONLY PRESSURE 57 FSI Pressure Press SEL to select OIL Press SEL if necessary to display the oil pressure The display will show a reading such as OIL PRESSURE 57 PSI OIL PRESSURE 393 rue uNLEADED FUEL Oil Life Press SEL V to select OIL Press SEL 4 if necessary to display the oil life The display will show a reading such as OIL LIFE 84 This is an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life The system predicts remaining oil life using inputs from coolant temperature engine rpm and vehicle speed It alerts you 10 change the oil on a schedule consistent with your vehicle s driving conditions Ew E FEL UNLEADED FURL Dar CHANGE OLL SOON When remaining oil life is 9 or less the display will show CHANGE OIL SOON Then when you start the vehicle a tone will sound and the CHANGE OIL SOON message will display each time the vehicle is started Your vehicles engine oil is almost spent and you should schedule an oil change soon TL Features amp Controls 106 i hi WEILER DEO FUEL CHANGE
114. dca d FP 2 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 240 Pratection B Owner Checks and Services Plan At Each Fuel T V At Least Dice a Month isse Pen Da d CRM SEE G 242 Have you purchased the At Lesst Cos YS esee romeo E EDS terria ni 243 GM Protection Plan C Periodic Maintenance Inspections eee 245 The Plan supplements your D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants sss 247 new vehicle warranties E Maintenance Record eser make trea 249 See your Oldsmobile dealer for details Maintenance Schedule 234 B Introduction A Word About Maintenance We at General Motors 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 will find in the schedules in this part 5o please read this part and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Oldsmobile dealer the place many GM owners choose to hav
115. des come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a release clip 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm Loading Your Vehicle 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 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 the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that vou can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options On vehicles equipped with electronic level control the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or unload your vehicle MM s 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 And if you
116. direction of air flow and fan speed The system will determine the amount of heating or cooling needed to maintain the temperature you select Except for Defog and Front 5 air conditioning can be selected or turned off as desired Automatic Mode In automatic mode the amount of air conditioning or heating direction of air flow and fan speed are automatically controlled to maintain the temperature you select You can also manually control either the fan speed or direction of air flow leaving the other function in automatic Except in Defog and Front air conditioning can also be selected or turned off as desired When the engine is cold fan speed is kept low until warm air is available Front 7 fan speed starts low to reduce windshield fogging from any snow on the hood as you start driving Fan speed will increase briefly after short stops when the engine has been tumed off to reduce any stuffy feeling Controls Temperature Control Turn this knob to set the interior temperature you want Turn the knob toward the red zone clockwise for warmer air Turn the knob toward the blue zone counterclockwise for cooler air The temperature you set will be displayed on the screen for five seconds Then the outside air temperature will be displayed Rotate the knob one click to recall the set temperature for five seconds Turning the knob past 90 F 32 C or 60 F 16 C has no effect on the temperature setting We suggest
117. downward The center position will direct air both up and down 119 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems When you enter a vehicle in cold weather select the LOWER setting then turn the blower fan to high for a few moments before driving off This will blow moist air from intake ducts toward the floor nat the windshield It reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front ilation 7 seats clear of objects This helps air to Flow Through Ventilation System Ventilation Tips circulate throughout your vehicle Your Oldsmobile s flow through Keep the hood and front air inlet free ventilation system supplies outside air of ice snow or any other obstruction into the vehicle when it is moving such as leaves The heater and Qutside air will also enter the vehicle defroster will work far better when the heater or the air conditioning reducing the chance of fogging the fan is running inside of your windows 120 W Audio Systems The foll owing pages describe the audio systems available for your Oldsmobile and how to get the best performance from them Please read about the system in your vehicle 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 be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a saf
118. dshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions _ 02 000 E Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry ZN caution Do not bleach or dye safety belts you do it may severely weaken them Ina 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 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 Any temporary license should not attached across the defogger grid B Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or ather material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water
119. e oe MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY il 1 250 MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY 251 Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Oldsmobile if you need assistance Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech MR 255 This also tells you how to obtain Auto Line Program tne 255 service publications and how to Reporting Safety Defects BORA 256 report any safety defects Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program peepee rr MD 257 Service Publications iioc i TORRES 25 Here you will find out how to contact Customer Satisfaction Procedime uius LLL tenen 254 Customer Assistance Information 254 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Oldsmobile Normally concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Complaints can often be quickly resolved at that level 1f the matter has already been reviewed with the Sa
120. e a center Don t put papers and other things console you also have two power that burn into your ashtrays If you outlets in the console do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage 81 Features amp Controls 000 000 0 DAB 90909 2 6 HO A e Eighty Eight Royale The Instrument Panel Your Information System Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a 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 1 Light Controls 2 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 4 Instrument Cluster 5 Horn 6 Ignition Switch 7 Gearshilt Lever 8 Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System 8 Climate Controls amp Driver Information Center Option 10 Passenger Side Air Bag 11 Air Outlet 12 Glove Box Release 13 Air Outlet 14 Audio System 15 Ashtray Lighter and Auxiliary Power Outlet 18 Air Outlet 17 Traction Control Switch 18 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 19 Driver Side Air Bag 20 Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control System 21 Fuse Panel under instrument panel 22 Trunk Release Switch 23 Air Outlet 24 Hood Release 83 Features amp Controls 000000909 G 2 62 6329269 69 6 AN bo God 6
121. e area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between R Reverse 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 wher the transaxle is in gear If that doesn t get vou 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 181 Notes Part Service amp Appearance Care case EAEE TRU E CEU TE FAURCUE RAE TA RXDo SUR PD CERRNEMMI T ATAA dS 184 Fuel s 185 a rea B DELE cr TIE Ime EP EHE AAAA A DAI NR 188 Brune Luces Und n EIT Hime 192 ill find Inf ti Bout AI CIBBEEE rene ceste E a a oaa 195 vou aou E EU EE E the of your Oldsmobile This sium diem ve part begins with service and fuel Engine Coolant ip DE LI Ra EIE icd 0 Hein TE gigs bw Pr COM T Magier re TECTUM to check important fluid and Power steering Maece p NN y roe RR EAT e There iy alio Windehietd Washer Fluid i
122. e 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 follawing 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 8 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 takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving About 20 000 motor vehicle related deaths occur each year because of alcohol and thousands of people are injured Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive Ideally no one should drink alcohol and then drive But if one does then what s too much It can be 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 Content BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things
123. e center emblem cover to reveal the theft deterrent wheel nut d Do not pry the wheel cover off Remove the wheel cover by hand 175 6 Remove the wheel cover Non wire 7 The following is necessary if you 8 Use the wheel wrench to loosen the stainless finish full wheel covers are analloy aluminum wheel with a wheel nuts but don t remove them removed by using the end of the center cover that conceals the wheel The bracket shown is on wheels with wheel wrench handle to pry around nuts wire wheel covers only It s needed to the edge of the wheel cover until it a Insert the flat end of the wheel anchor wire wheel covers to the comes loose If you have wire wheels wrench in the notch and pry off the wheel Do not misplace it while using do not pry the cover off Remove the center cover Do not drop the vour temporary spare tire cover by hand cover or lay it face down as it could be scratched or damaged b When replacing the cover after the wheel is put back on the vehicle do not use a hammer or mallet to install the cover 176 9 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches O A 10 Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame into which to put the jack head The front notch is 10 inches back from the front wheel well The rear notch 15 inches forward from the rear wheel well The wheel wrench has
124. e fluid may be needed Pan Removal and Replacement 2 6 5 quarts 6 1L After Complete Overhaul 22 21 1 11 quarts 10 4 L Cooling System 13 quarts 12 3 L 154 Air _ s 2 42 pounds 1 1 kg Not all air conditioning refrigerants are Des same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Oldsmobile dealer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Engine Crankcase E E 4 quarts 3 81 When changing filter up to 1 quart 1 lier more oil may be needed ERE TRE o 18 gallans 68 L Power Steering PUO TOG iet RU AE EA CREER 0 51 EA 1 5 pints 0 7 L Tire Pressures All Except Spare een 30 psi 210 kPa ES epe E E B psi 415 kPa Wheel Nut Torque tania KEEN DONEC OE 140 N 225 NOTE capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as 5 in this manual Engine Specifications 3800 Tuned Port Injection Engine VIN Engine Code Type Displacement Compression Ratio Firing Order Thermostat Temperature Specification 3800 Sup
125. e headlight forward The headlight should come out AN CAUTION Halogen bulhs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs 206 HL 4 Twist the bulb assembly turn and pull out the bulb assembly 5 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness and replace the bulb assembly ee 6 Reverse steps 1 5 to replace the bulb assembly and headlight housing Make sure the tabs A are locked into slots B before tightening the screws The Torx screws C are headlight aiming screws Do not turn these screws Only a qualified service technician using proper equipment should adjust these screws Taillight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see the Index under Replacement Bulbs In the trunk remove the plastic screw holding the carpeting in place and pull back the carpeting If you have the optional convenience net you must first remove it from the hooks Dd 2 Pull the carpet away from the rear corner of the trunk 3 Rotate the bulb housing turn and remove it 4 To remove the bulb push in and rotate it counterclockwise 5 Replace the bulb 6 Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillight Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement bla
126. e ignition is turned as a CHARGE SYSTEM the information bulb check to show you it is working center Have it checked right away it doesn t come on have it fixed right Driving while this light is on could away It will then go off Even if you drain your battery have a low oil level it will go off for 15 If vou must drive a short distance with to 25 seconds Then if the oil level is the warning light on turn off all your low the warning light or message will electrical accessories such as the radio come on for 20 ta 40 seconds and a and climate contrul warning chime may sound If the oil 100 OPTION The Driver Information Center provides useful information Fuel Used and Range Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Tachometer Engine RPM Battery Voltage Oil Pressure il Life Date Elapsed Time Vehicle System Diagnostics Explanation of Controls There are four buttons that control the functions of the Driver Information Center SEL Press this button to select one af the five information categories SEL b Press this button to change between the two functions in each category The functions found in each category are Fuel Fuel Used and Fuel Range Economy Instant and Average Fuel Economy since last reset Gages Tachometer and Battery Voltage Oil Oil Pressure and Oil Life since last reset Date ET Date and Elapsed Time s
127. e shift lever to P Park Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If vou are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Horn You can sound the horn hy pressing the horn symbols on vour steering wheel Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before vou 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 Move the steering wheel to a comfortahle level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Power Windows Switches on the driver s armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on In addition each passenger door has a control switch for its own window When driver s window switch is held rearward for more than a half second the window will lower completely The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward and releasing it immediately To stop the window while it is lowering press the switch again then release To raise the window hold the switch forward Window Lock Press the right side of the switch to disable all passenger window switches This is useful feature when you have children as passengers m 66 qu mum u
128. e sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a 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 And vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Setting the Clock No matter which audio system you have in your vehicle setting the clock is easy To set the clock press and hold the HR or MN button until it begins to change Let up as it gets close to the correct time There will be an initial 2 second delay before the clock goes into the time set mode The A or P in the display designates AM or PM in clock adjust mode The or P replaces the channel momentarily The clock may be set with the ignition off Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 122 MN Oldsmobile AM FM Stereo Radio The digital display indicates in
129. e their maintenance work done Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Part is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections Section 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 dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs A cauTION Performing maintenance work on a Tiedet iim ap to do some jobs you seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the nate a qualified technician do the work lf you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to ge
130. e tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Oldsmobile If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 209 Service amp Appearance Care 210 LN caution Poorly maintained and improperly Overloading your tires can cause overheating as result of too much friction You could have 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 maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely ta be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is the rear edpe of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile Also see Capacities amp Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation
131. econds miscalculation error in judgment 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 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 see sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your 143 Your Driving and the Road 144 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 ar 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 you re following a larger vehicle Also vou 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 vou will be increasing speed as the time comes t move into the ather lane If the way
132. ed and operational B Service Publications H Oldsmobile Roadside s sadness RUE Information on how to obtain Product E Service Publications Subscriptions and Assistance P rogram Features Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers Indexes and Service Manuals as amp Ben f all 1994 Oldsmobile vehicles described below is applicable only in the Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle xd i enm di d regardless of the driver and is olumbia only Tor cars and light concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper Ucks with Sul less than 10 000 warranty period pounds 4 536 kg Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit P E e to services or reimbursement to an owner ndexes driver when in Oldsmobile s can be obtained by writing to The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means help is just a toll free call away 24 hours a day 365 days a year Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors are on call to provide you with prompt assistance 24 Hour Oldsmobile Roadside judgement the claims become excessive General Motors of Canada Limited Assistance Number in frequency or type of occurrence Service Publications Department x 1908 Colonel Sam Dr 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 is the one Vehicles sold Canada haze separat 8 7 roadside assistance program as described tater in number to call for assistance in the this section United States Trained Customer
133. ed maimtenamce services ie periormed of fhe indicated interials aed the maintenance be recorded im Seett n E Maintenance Record 241 Maintenance Schedule B Section 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 Section D S Each Fuel Fill it is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill CHECK rc Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine in the Index for further details Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Windshield Washer Fluid Level At Least Once a Month CHECK Check tire inflation Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver s door See Tires in the Index for further details Ti
134. ed property That s the reason for this section 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 So 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 is 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 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 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 This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Three important considerations have to do with weight trailer are
135. eel Touch Controls option Other touch controls also operate some climate controls See Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control earlier in this section VOL Volume Press the top part of the switch to increase volume the bottom part to decrease volume SEEK Each time you press SEEK you will tune in a radio station higher on the AM or FM band When playing a tape or CD press SEEK to listen to the next selection PROG Program Press PROG to tune in a preset radio station higher on the AM or FM band When playing a tape press PROG to play the other side of the tape 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 longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines To lower this noise try reducing the treble level Care of Your Cassette Tape Player tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to reduced sound quality ruining the cassette or damaging the mechanism Tape cassettes that are not properly stored in their plastic cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat may not operate properly and could cause prematu
136. ehicle 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 walk away from 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 chime reminding vou to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors 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 vou 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 ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in vour vehicle Put your valuables in storage area like your trunk or glove box Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key with you m PASS Key II Your vehicle is equipped with the 55 Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key IT is a passive theft deterrent system Th
137. elts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if l m wearing safety beli A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easily unbuckle 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 Q Why don t they just put in air bags so people won t have to wear safety belts Air bags or Supplemental Restraint Systems are in some vehicles today and will be in more 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 affered 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 If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers be hurt Being a 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 belt
138. em is on 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 a 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 curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait t accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stapped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of vou 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 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
139. emember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of vou vou 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 To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for vou You may hear a motor or clicking noise during a hard stop but this is normal Traction Control System Option Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that ane or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power by shutting off fuel injectors and managing spark to limit wheel spin The TRACTION ACTIVE light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin See Traction Control System Active Light in the Index If vour vehicle has the Driver Information System the TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE message will appear when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin See Driver Information System in the Index You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system beg
140. emperature Controls 118 maT Ane 143 Polishing and Waxing see Appearance Care Power 2 134 Power Door Locks Power Mirrors au 78 For Seat iii 12 Power Seat Controls 12 Power Steering eroro naa 142 202 Power Steering Fluid 202 226 228 Power 65 225 267 Index 268 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts During serene ME Programmable Automatic Door see Service Publications Radiator Overheating see Overheated Engine Radiator Pressure Cap 202 Radio see Audio Systems Reading Lights enn PAN Rear Door Security Locks Rear Window Defogger 112 118 Rearview Mirror Electrochromic with ron MM 76 Manual us 25 Reclining Seatback Recommended Fluids and Lubricants rere 247 Remote Lock Control 45 Remote Trunk age 45 51 Replacement Bulbs na 229 Replacement Parts Replacement Windshield ld Wiper 208 Replacing Brakes Replacing Bulbs Headlight ONG ROSE 1 esq Cecilie ie ient 207 Replacing Safety Belts 40 Replacing 212 Replacing Wheels 214 Reporting see ig Defects 256 Restraints Head Retained Accessory Power NS Ro
141. en you must Use only SAE Class 8 type chains that are the proper size 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 your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle E Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are taxic 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 ar windows when you re cleaning the inside Never 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 tao NOTICE Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents m Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt
142. epairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust 15 coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any and Have your vehicle fixed immediately Features amp Controls E 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 AN CAUTION Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another place can be a 64 blizzard See Blizzard in the Index AN CAUTION It can be dangerous to get aut of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move th
143. er Lights Taillights nstrument Panel Lights Push the switch again to turn off the lights Lights On Reminder If you open the door while leaving the lights on you will hear a continuous warning tone Light Warning System will come on at reduced brightness in If you have the Driver Information i gt 7 daylight when System it provides a warning when a NOR The ignition is on a coe oe light is ne i 1 SN The headlight switch is off and working are the warnings that VIE could appear the information center SEHE The transaxle ne Park HIGH BEAM LAMP OUT Ak dude the Ege wil came on LOW BEAM LAMP OUT automatically and the low beams will ux exterior lights will go out and the low E Sur Comering Lights beams will change lo the reduced REAR LAMP OUT The cornering lights are designed to brightness of DRL if the headlight BEAR TURN LAMP OUT come on when you signal a turn This switch is off FRONT TURN LAMP OUT will provide more light for cornering at course you may still turn on the FRONT PARK LAMP OUT night headlights any time you need to If there is a malfunction in the Daytime Running Lights To idle your vehicle with the DRL off monitoring system the message LAMP CANADA ONLY shift the transaxle into P Park The MON LINK PROB will appear in the The Canadian federal government has DRL will stay off until you shift out of in
144. ercharged Engine VIN Engine Code Type Dieci Compression Ratio Firing Order Thermostat Temperature Specification Air Cleaner Element Engine Oil Filter see Remote Lock Control 2 Gee DEDE aun VB B Liters ovs sues L 5 5 4 3 2 195 91 C anaes sa MB 3 8 Liters re 1 6 5 4 3 2 LOSE 91 si mcm Parts Type 1096 scs Type 47 a 2016 AC Type 41 601 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm 227 Service amp Appearance Care 228 Fluids amp Lubricants ITEM Antifreeze Coolant Ethylene Glycol Base Chassis Lubricant Mare irene Grease Gun Insert Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid Engine Oil GM Engine Oil Supplement E O S Engine Oil Windshield W sher A Power Steering Fluid Normal Power Steering Fluid Cold Climate System must he drained and refilled with it Dielectric Silicone Grease Spray A Squeak Silicone Lubricant resaykumsudrkbuidundi APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER SIZE Year round antifreeze for 1052755 1gal 3 8L coalant mixtures General chassis lube etc 1052497 1407 397g Brake Sy
145. eter then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer ELECTRONIC AND 155 CLUSTERS Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven in either miles or kilometers since you last reset it Press the English Metric button on the left side of the instrument cluster to switch the display between miles and kilometers km The trip odometer is displayed by pressing the TRIP button To reset it to zero press TRIP to display the trip odometer then hold the button for about three seconds until the display resets c X 1000 Tachometer 155 CLUSTER The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area Engine damage may occur LOW UNLEADED FUEL ONLY FUEL Fuel Gage and Low Fuel Light STANDARD AND LSS CLUSTERS Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ipnition is on If you have the optional reminder package the LOW FUEL warning light will come on in your instrument panel and a warning chime may sound when the gage pointer nears E Empty You still have a little fuel but will need more soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gape At the service station the gas pump sh
146. even if the engine is not running the positions Accessory and Run are positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in the ignition in the Off position you will hear a warning tone when you open the driver s door Retained Accessory Power If you have the optional Remote Lock Control after you turn your ignition off and even remove the key you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windows for up to 10 minutes But if you open a door power is shut off NOTICE If your key seems stuck in Lock and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only 2 If it doesn t start right away hold NOTICE Don t try to shift to P Park if your Oldsmobile is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to P Park only when your vehicle is stopped To start your 5 8 Liter engine 1 Without pushing the acceler
147. f necessary AN CAUTION If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it vou 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 la 187 Service amp Appearance Care 188 Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasaline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Clearing the Outside of Your Oldsmobile in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until vou hear at least three clicks NOTICE If you need a new be sure to get Hood Release the right type Your dealer can get To open the hood first pull the hood one for you If you get the wrong release handle inside the vehicle Lift the hood type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the underhood release Ato An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that b
148. f Control prie papel AE 142 eas 143 Through Deep Standing Water 54 Winter 151 With a Trailer Fan DN 157 Drunken Driving RD E lectrical Equipment er eas 121 221 Electrochromic Day Night Mirror s Electronic Cluster Emergencies Braking in sat Emergencies on the Road 159 Emergencies Steering it 142 Emergency Starting 161 Emergency Towing 164 Engine Block Heater 54 Engine Coolant 169 171 Engine Coolant Heater MES 54 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light see 09 Engine Exhaust 63 Engine Identification 220 Engine CHE Gaia 192 194 Capacities amp Specifications 226 Change Oil Soon Message 105 Check Level Warning Light 99 100 Checking amp Adding 198 Disposing of Used Oil 195 Energy Conserving SOSA 193 Supercharger eere 198 Warning Light 100 105 When to Change 194 Engine Overheating 167 Engine Specifications 227 Engine Startin
149. f 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 THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away LI L LJ a ea ELE 0 T tr oi ML When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant recovery tank B Radiator pressure cap C Electric engine fans An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses and Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there isa leak Hyourunthe engine it could lose all coolant That could cause engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered
150. face Although no delect in the paint job B Velucle Identification S causes this Oldsmobile will repair at SUE Ar no charge to the owner the surfaces of Number VIN new vehicles damaged by this fallout This is the legal identifier for your condition within 12 months or 12 000 Oldsmobile It appears on a plate in the miles 20 000 km of purchase front corner of the instrument panel on whichever comes first the driver s side You can see it if vou 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 eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help vou identify vour engine specifications and replacement parts ARENA m Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN he model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile unless you check with your dealer first 5ome electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrica
151. formation on time or radio station frequency the FM radio band whether the station is in stereo and other audio system functions PWR VOL Power Volume With the ignition on push this knob to turn the system on or off Turn it clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume AM FM Press this button to change between the and FM2 bands The display will show which band you are ort TUNE Press lightly on this knob to release it from its recessed position Turn it to tune in radio stations You may push the knob back in ta return it to its recessed position when nol in use To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1 5 can be used to preset up to 15 radio stations five AM five and five 2 1 Tune in the station you want to store 2 Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons until the display shows channel number The radio will mute until the channel number is displayed Whenever you press that button again the preset station will return Always check whether you re in AM or FM2 RECALL When the ignition is off press RECALL to display the time When the radio is on press RECALL to switch the display between the radio station and the time After five seconds the display will return to its normal display The radio car be set so that either the time or radio station i normally displayed when the radio is playing
152. formation center decided that Daytime Running Lights P Park DRL are a useful feature in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada Your DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up The low beam headlights Features amp Controls wax E TWILIGHT tp 24 iN TEFSDR At night you can turn off all exterior lights when you are in P Park by moving the Twilight Sentinel control all the way past OFF to turn it off if it was on If it was off move the control to the right to turn it on then back off The lights will come back on when you put the transaxle in gear 74 Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten dim your instrument cluster radio climate control and interior lights by rotating the INTERIOR control between MIN and MAX when your lights are on Rotate the control all the way to MAX and you will turn on the interior courtesy lights Front Reading Lights OPTION These lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when you open a door They will turn off when you turn on the ignition or if the door is left open they will turn off after about ten minutes To turn on the reading lights when the doors are closed press the lens of the light you want on Press it again to
153. 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 your 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 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 spot 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 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
154. g 23 Ethanol in Gasoline 186 Exhaust Dangerous Gas 63 64 153 Parking with the Engine Running 62 64 Expectant Mothers Use of Safety PAR eet eratac 27 Expressway Driving onere AM Extender Safety Belt 40 Exterior Appearance see Appearance Care Fa Cleaning see Appearance Care Fan 169 189 Filling the Fuel Tank So 187 Filter Air Cleaner 195 227 194 227 Finish Care cese 217 Finish Damage 219 Flashers Hazard Warning 160 TIMR n LES Flooded Engine sss 54 Fluid rie LN RE REID 204 228 226 Power Steering 202 226 228 Tr nsaxle 198 226 228 Windshield Washer 67 205 228 Fluids amp Lubricants 228 Foreign 219 Foreign Operation 186 Four Season Climate Control 110 Freeway EE 149 French Language Manual 2 POL sereno dne TURNER 185 Alcohol in Fuel 185 1 7 oua ei e dct 187 Exhaust Warnings 63 64 153 Filling Y
155. g the lap belt 34 LN caution child a child restraint in the front center seat can be badly injured by the passenger air bag if it inflates NEVER use a child restraint in the front center seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward jacing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but only with the scat moved all the way back See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through tilting the latch plate and pulling it or around the restraint The child along the belt restraint instructions will show you 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow how the instructions for the child 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the restraint release button is positioned so vou 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 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 35 Seats amp Restraint Systems 36 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restra
156. g with an arrow to show whether the top or bottom of the tape is playing Any time a tape is inserted the top side will play first If a high bias metal or CrO2 tape is played HI BIAS will appear in the display and the equalization will be adjusted automatically NR Noise Reduction This radio has Dolby B Noise Reductian to reduce background noise on Dolby B encoded tapes When playing a cassette tape press this button to reduce background noise on your tape The Dolby symbol will appear in the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation SEEK Y When you press SEEK A while playing a tape it will search for the next higher or lower selection and stop There must be at least a four second gap between selections on the tape SCAN When you press SCAN while playing tape you ll hear the first few seconds of each selection Press SCAN again to stop on a selection The tape will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display FWD Fast Forward Press to advance cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape REV Reverse Press to reverse a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape PROG Program Press to play the other side of the tape TAPE CD If you have a tape inserted and the radio is playing press TAPE
157. g Lights 73 Headlights uses ess 72 Reminder 72 TAE era AEE AE 67 74 Removing amp Replacing Bulbs 206 207 Replacement Bulbs 229 Taillights 12 Turn Signal Underhood 189 Warning 101 Loading Your Vehicle 208 Lacks 4 43 Locks Programmable Automatic 44 Locks Remote Control 45 Locks Security Tithe 46 Long Distance Driving MESH 149 Low 100 101 Low Fuel Waming 91 92 Low Oil Level Warning 198 100 Low Washer Fluid Warning Deer RE 98 Lubricants and Fluids 228 M aintenance Record 249 Maintenance Schedule 233 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 9B Manual Front Seat sss 12 Maxifuse Relay Center 225 Methanol in 186 Mileage Indicator see Odometer amp Speedometer Mirrors Inside Electrochromic Rearview with Compass Inside Manual Rearview Manual Remote Coh S s 78 Outside ConVvex veces 27 Power Remote Control Visor Vanity Mountain Driving Na Convenlence sess New Vehicle Break In
158. gs F TO rds Tela v qur EC a teh Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door enition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can tum the switch to five positions Accessory An on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories Press in the ignition switch you turn the top of it toward you Lock The only position in which you can remove the key This locks your steering wheel ignition and transaxle Unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if vou open the driver s door 0 42 002 ccc lc t when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition Rum on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the Run position when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instru ment panel warning lights Start Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to Run for normal driving Note that
159. h Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If vou need to use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with an air hose hair dryer or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE 215 Service amp Appearance Care 216 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt Carefully scrape off excess stain Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle 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 Such as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool wate
160. hat in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sa small that the shoulder A CAUTION belt is still very close to the child s face or neck might want to place 4 Never this two children the child in seat uet Ae Never do this Here achild is are wearing the same belt The belt the one that has only a lap belt sitting ina 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 crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used siens cid at a time 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 39 Seats amp Restraint Systems Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear 50 the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and jus
161. he date 1 Display the date as described above 2 Press and hold RESET for about one second until the display shows MONTH MM DD YY with MM DD YY representing the date currently stored in the DIC Note If you allow more than 10 seconds ta elapse between steps the DIC automatically reverts to the last date stored in the DIC You would have to start this procedure over 3 The numbers for the month should be flashing Press SEL V to decrease these numbers Press SEL to increase these numbers Press and hold either button for more than one second to change the numbers more rapidly The display will scroll from 01 to 12 When the month displayed is carrect press RESET to enter the month 4 The display should show DAY MM DD YY DD should be flashing Using both SEL buttons set the day using the procedure described in step 5 The display will scroll from 1 to 29 30 or 31 depending on the month selected When the day displayed is correct press RESET io enter the day 5 The display should show YEAR MM DD YY YY should be flashing Using both SEL buttons set the year using the procedure described in step 3 The y will scroll from 00 to 59 When the year displayed is correct press RESET to enter the year valid date is set the display will automatically exit to the date mode Lf February 29 is set and the year selected is not a leap year the setting will be changed to February 28 If the radi
162. her track and stop There must at least a three second gap hetween selections on the CD SCAN When you press SCAN while playing a CD you ll hear the first few seconds of each selection Press SCAN again to stop on a selection The CD will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display FWD Fast Forward To advance CD press and hold this button While the CD advances elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the desired passage REV Reverse To reverse a CD press and hold this button While the CD reverses elapsed time will be displayed ta help you find the desired passage TAPE CD If you have a CD inserted and the radio is playing press TAPE CD to play your CD To return to the radio while the CD is playing press AM FM You can also press TAPE CD to switch between a tape and a compact disc if both are inserted The tape or CD that s not being played will remain safely inside the radio for future listening RDM Random Press to play the CD tracks in random order RDM will appear on the display Press again to play the tracks in disc order EJECT Press to eject the CD The radio will then play If both a tape and CD are inserted the last one played will eject Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 132 Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System Some audio system functions described in the previous pages can also be operated with the Steering Wh
163. ically Turning this knob places ur air flow choices lower vents As the vehicle warms up the fan in manual Alihodgh the Lane n the warm air will be split between the can be turned continuously continuing windshield and lower vents Once the to turn the knob when the display set temperature is reached warm air shows maximum or minimum has no will be directed through the lower effect on fan speed ND Push this knob to turn the climate contral system off When off the system s blend doors will still adjust to attempt to maintain the inside temperature you have set 115 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems UPPER LOWER FRONT lt gt Defrost BI LEV Bi Level 116 Press one of the buttons listed below to select the desired air flow An indicator light will show the current selection Pressing the button for the selection in use will display the inside temperature setting UPPER Use to direct air flow through the upper vents in the instrument panel Some air will also flow through the lower outlets BI LEV Bi Level Use on cool sunny days This setting directs air in two ways Cool outside air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the upper vents in the instrument panel Warmed air is directed through the lower vents with a little air low through the windshield and side window vents At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others
164. ill Rd Mississauga Ontario LT 1C7 Published by Oldsmobile Division General Motors Corporation 920 Townsend Street Lansing Michigan 48921 The word Oldsmobile and the Oldsmobile rocket emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation The word is registered trademark of General Motors Corporation Copyright 19503 General Motors Corporation Oldsmobile Division nights reserved Printed in USA The Heritage of Oldsmobile Engineering with a purpose It s at the heart of every Oldsmobile Your new Oldsmobile continues a 97 year tradition engineering excellence That tradition was born in Lansing Michigan on August 21 1897 when Eansom E Olds began building a horseless carriage in as nearly a perfect manner s possible Soon Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation s first assembly line Innovation and refinement have always set Oldsmobiles apart In 1939 Oldsmobile introduced the celebrated Hydra Matic transmission a four speed forerunner of today s advanced systems In 1948 the high spirited Rocket VS engine set standards for performance Step Ahead In 1966 Toronado made front wheel drive news including Motor Trend s Car of the Year Still breaking new ground the 1974 Toro became the first car equipped with a production air bag Recent Oldsmobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad 4 engine Versions of the 4 cylinde
165. ince last reset ON OFF Press this button to turn the system on or off When off the DIC will continue to display diagnostic messages as necessary When you turn the system back on any current diagnostic messages will be displayed again If there are no current messages MONITORED SYSTEMS OK will be displayed RE SET This button is used with other buttons to reset system functions It is also used to shut off the chime with most diagnostic messages 5 EB FUEL INFORMATION CENTER Driver Information Center Displays When you turn on the ignition the Driver Information Center DIC displays INFORMATION CENTER If no problems are detected the screen will return to the mode selected when the ignition was turned off l a problem is detected a chime will sound and the diagnostic message will be displayed Except for the messages HOT STOP ENGINE LOW BRAKE FLUID LOW PRES STOP ENGINE low oil pressure and PARKING BRAKE SET the message and chime can be shut off by pressing RESET If the message PARKING BRAKE SET i 101 Features amp Controls 102 or LOW BRAKE FLUID is displayed only the chime can be shut off by pressing RESET If the message HOT STOP ENGINE or LOW PRES STOP ENGINE is displayed neither the chime nor the message can be shut off the problem requires immediate attention The chime associated with diagnostic message will shut
166. ind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 5L Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled or DEXRON IIE because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III or DEXRON IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way W Engine 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 The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile will s Give freezing protection down Lo 54 F 37 C s Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion s Help keep the proper engine temperature s Let the warning lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specificat
167. 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 42 43 Cove Hoe soa adco bt oo n EE RR Ok MUTET Teen Uni 22 NOH UE DE 5 ERES E NS 52 Starting Your Engine ek URAL ON SED NER m tuna 53 Engine Coolant Heater R au 94 Shifting the Transaxle FRANE PUER ttn n ITE Parking eno HB Shifting into Park esca erii tena 6l ONIS ess ae e bs OMA RE ae cae Turn Signal and Lane Change A 56 Werder WIDME 67 Windshield Washer caua OD Craie Control cere Lcx TASSE CE UU EDIT 69 Headlights cene EE CRIME Interior Lights Mo DM MERI I EMI 2 74 Mi rOs E SLM NA 75 Sun 78 Ashtrays and Lighter EE Man e EE 80 Instrument Preisen nort pta tiem Fra a
168. ins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index OFF ACTIVE 55 The TRACTION OFF warning light will come on when you turn the traction control system off When the system is on this light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light 15 on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The tractian control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index TRACTION TRACTION button located to the right af the steering wheel The TRACTION OFF warning light will come on and stay on If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the system won t tum off right away It will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back at any time hy pressing the button again The TRACTION OFF warning light should go off Braking in Emergencies
169. int 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 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Your vehicle has a right front passenger s air hag NEVER put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why A rear facing child restraint in the front seat could be pushed into the seatback by the night front passenger s air bag if it inflates child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if this happens Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger s air always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a front facing child restraint 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 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint release button is positioned so you would be able
170. ion 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else LN caution 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 a proper antifreeze If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the eneine radiator heater core and other parts 201 Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD ora little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher mm a IL tW rug ESS uxLERDED luti ENGINE COOL AAT If you have the electronic cluster and your coolant level is low the information center display will show LOW ENGINE COOLANT If this light comes on it means you re
171. ires 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 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 is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A 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 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 underinf
172. is clear to pass vou 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 other cars are lined up to pass slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as vou 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 of 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 Irom you than it really is Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lights 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 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
173. is means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle When the 85 system senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minutes the starter won t work and fuel won t go to the engine If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on or if you have the information center and you get the CLEAN KEY WAIT 3 MIN message the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Wait abaut three minutes and try again The security light may remain on during this time the starter still won t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try the other ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index V the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition
174. key may be faulty See your Oldsmobile dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS If you accidentally use a key that has damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work and the SECURITY light will flash or if you have the information center the CLEAN KEY WAIT 5 MIN message will appear But you don t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the other ignition keys See your Oldsmobile dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS to have a new key made If you re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on or with the information center you get the PASS KEY SYSTEM PROB message you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Key l system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your Oldsmobile dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key II system If you lose or damage PASS Key ignition key see your Oldsmobile dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Keyl to have a new key made 49 Features amp Controls 50 illuminated Entry System When you lift the handle of either front door lights inside your vehicle will go on These lights will go off after about 20 seconds or when you start vour engine The lights will also go on when you press any button on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter If a door is left ajar your interior lights will turn off
175. l 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 Fuses amp Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems y 2 pup rete PESE The left side fuse panel is located to the left of the steering wheel under the instrument panel Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses You ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled Spare on the following chart Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct amp rating When finished replace the cover and pinch the release levers again to unlock the panel Press it back up into place 221 Left Side Fuse Panel Position Rating AMP 30 25 10 10 10 10 15 10 20 Circuitry Circuit Rreaker Power Windows Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Lised Start Up Signal Air Bag Spare
176. l System Warning CAUTION you don t have anti lack brakes and Light OPTION If you let your tires spin at high there s a problem with your regular The TRACTION OFF warning light speed when the TRACTION OFF warning light is on your tires can explode and you or others could be injured And spinning your tires with this warning light on can cause the transaxle to overheat or brakes See Brake System Warning Ae dace means that the system is not working Light earlier in this part When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly This warning light may come on for the following can cause other problems There could be an engine fire or other If your brakes overheat the traction damage that you may not be able to control system will go off and the see This damage could cause an warning light will come on until your accident later When you re stuck brakes cool down spin the wheels as little as possible f you turn the system off by pressing Don t spin the wheels above 35 the switch to the right of the steering mph 55 km h as shown on the column the warning light will come speedometer on and stay on To turn the system hack on press the switch again The warning light should go off The Spinning your wheels when the TRACTION OFF warning light is on can destroy parts of vour vehicle as well as the
177. lapsed Time will appear in the display together with how much time has elapsed since the track started playing Press again to view the time ee You can select which function is normally displayed when a CD is playing To do this press RCL until the display shows the desired function then hold RCL down until the display Hashes TONE This button controls the Automatic Tone Contral ATC feature which lets you select an equalization for the type of music or voice being heard For example JAZZ emphasizes bass and treble while ROCK emphasizes bass Press TONE to step through the six settings JAZZ VOCAL POP ROCK CLASSIC and MANUAL Each setting will appear on the display In MANUAL you can adjust tone with the TREB and BASS controls Any time TREB or BASS is tumed TONE will automatically go to the MANUAL setting Radio cassette tape and CD player tone settings are set separately and you can set separate tone settings with each radio station preset If you ve selected a tone setting for a tape or CD then play the radio the tone you set for the tape or CD will be reactivated when the tape or CD is played again BASS Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position Turn it to adjust bass response As vou turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position Turning BASS will change the radio s Automatic Tone Control feature to
178. lation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance life and excessive temperature can lead The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance your wheels aligned again 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 If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Oldsmobile dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same
179. les Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer ssistance Network by calling 1 800 442 6537 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 5777 In Puerto Rico or U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 1315 In all other overseas locations contact GM North American Expart Sales in Canada by calling 1 416 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address telephone number Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Oldsmobile write to United States Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Central Office 920 Townsend St Box 30095 Lansing 48909 Canada Customer Assistance Center Gener
180. 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 This way yo most cases you will not need to have parts REL PUN will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model Z caution 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 be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement 213 Service amp Appearance Care NOTICE wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels LN Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause accident f you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only wh
181. low on engine coolant To Add Coolant If vou need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank 201 Service amp Appearance Care AN CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it caution You 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 I Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended B Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is 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 you
182. lt In a crash you 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 dealer to fix it 21 Seats amp Restraint Systems j 09 a 4 3 J To unlatch the belt just push the are the most important things to button on the buckle The belt should Sup lemental Restraint know go back out of the way System Air Bags Before you close the door be sure the This section explains the Supplemental belt is out of the way If you slam the Restraint System SRS or air bag CAUTION door on it you can damage both the system Your Oldsmobile has an air bag Even with an air bag if you re not belt and your vehicle for the driver and for the right front wearing a safety belt and you re in passenger crash your injuries may be much worse Air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear side or low speed frontal crashes You need to wear vour safety belt to reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag 22 ZX caution 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 for an air bag inflation in a crash
183. lt 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 safety belt quickly if you ever had ta 28 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 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the lap belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the helt 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 be able t unbuckle the safety belt quickly if vou ever had to o o The lap part of the belt should be worn low snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If vou 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
184. n 256 take about forty 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 arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 442 6557 This program not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer io your Warranty and Owner Assistance information booklet General Motors reserves the right io change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program W REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause crash or could cause injury or death vou should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 0395 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA 11 5 Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information abou
185. n flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified See Coolant in the Index This provides proper freeze and boil protection corrosion inhibitor level and maintains proper engine operating temperature Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Tighten screw type hose clamps Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser Wash the pressure cap and neck To help ensure proper operation we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling system and the pressure cap suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage and parking brake cahle guides underbody contact points and linkage Inspection For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection amp Rotation in the Index Check the 6 Transaxle Service Change both the fluid and filter every 15 000 miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions 8 Spark Plug Wire Inspection t Inspect for burns cracks or other damage Check the boot fit at the coils and at the spark plugs Replace wires as needed 11 Supercharger Oil Check Check oil every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 56 months Add the proper synthetic oil See Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants and Supercharger Oil
186. n 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 205 CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt emm my RINT p Headlight Bulb Replacement Battery c ontact your dealer to learn how to it ae Every new Oldsmobile has Delco prepare em vehicle for longer storage ABA ci cet a Index Freedom battery You never have to periods linac ita lide 5 add water to one of these When it s 1 Remove the two quarter turn wing screws from the top of the headlight time for a new battery we recommend a M Halogen Bulbs Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down housing 2 Lift the headlight up then pull the bottom of the headlight forward This will release the tabs at the back of the headlight 3 Pull the inboard side of the headlight forward until all of the glass is past the grille Slide the headlight toward the grille Pull the outboard side of th
187. n RE DIOE EUER RECO 82 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 88 Driver Information Center 101 42 AN CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A 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 The ignition keys are for the ignition only i GB G The door kevs are for the doors and all other locks When a new Oldsmobile is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner However the ignition key may not have a plug If the ignition key doesn t have a plug it will have a bar coded key tag Each plug or tag has code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs or key tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags If your ignition keys don t have plugs or tags go to your Oldsmobile dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key I There are 15 alternative PASS Key B Door Locks blanks to help discourage theft Your ET dealer can help determine which blank you need NOTICE Your Oldsm
188. n gears When going down a steep hill 2 Second Gear This position gives vou more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then vou would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in 2 Second Gear for more than 5 miles 8 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or you can damage vour transaxle Use D or 3 as much as possible Don t shift into 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine 1 First Gear This position gives vou even more power hut lower fuel economy than 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in 1 the Features amp Controls 60 transaxle 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 solid object You could 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 P Park to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with vour left
189. n half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The tank is not necessarily empty when the last bar goes out There is a 1 to 1 5 gallon 4 to 5 6 L fuel reserve For your fuel tank capacity see Service Station Information on the last page of this manual OIL LEVEL Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Light STANDARD AND 155 CLUSTERS This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red warning zone and the HOT warning light on your instrument cluster goes on your engine is too hot It means your engine coolant has overheated A warning chime may also sound If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop vour vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems the Road this manual shows what to do See the Index under Engine Overheating a a a F p 2d HOT Gage and Light ELECTRONIC CLUSTER This gage has bars that show the engine coolant temperature If all bars light up it indicates the coolant temperature is about 255 F 124 C A slow chime will sound for five seconds and the HOT warning light will come on The message HOT AC DISABLED will appear in the information center If the coolant temperature is over 261 127
190. n let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hald the band on MIST longer 67 Features amp Controls For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to OFF You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay 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 i wipers A circuit breaker will stop them m Windshield Washer until the motor cools Clear away snow At the top of the turn signal multi ice to prevent an overload function lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle for less than one second The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed For more washer cycles push and hold the paddle If the fluid level in the windshield washer is low vehicles with the Standard Cluster have a LOW WASH FLUID light that will come on On
191. n the Index y 18 Ie 2 Move the shift lever into the P Park Move the lever up as far as it will go position as follows 3 Move the ignition key to Lock Pull the lever toward you 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park Console Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake Steering Column Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake M l Features amp Controls position as follows Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand vour vehicle in P Park Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running AN CAUTION 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 P Park 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 to leave your vehicle
192. n the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control mare limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking 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 a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock braking system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles 145 Your Driving and the Road 146 Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead n remote areas watch for animals If yo
193. ng Your Vehicle in the Index B 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 vour engine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly La Er Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 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 a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt outlet A CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fre You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps NOTICE Alter you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depend
194. ng brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary Transaxle NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park your vehicle s BTSI needs service Starter Switch 243 Maintenance Schedule 244 At Least Once a Year cont CHECK m OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P Park The key should come out only in LOCK CAUTION 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 Steering Column Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular Transaxle P Park brake set the parking brake Mechanism Check Tao check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal D
195. ng 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 place that collects used oil If vou have a problem properly disposing of vour used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help B Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index A CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be 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 vou could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into vour engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving 195 Service amp Appearance Care RSS LES L D um 1 er e ae wh gt ait i ii xA ON is U S To Check or Replace the Air Cleaner 3800 Tuned Port Engine 1 Unscrew the three wingscrews in the throttle body then pull back the rear throttle body near the top of the housing cove
196. nkets 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 You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 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 0 vou 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 prpe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out 153 Your Driving and the Road 154 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 is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that vou get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possihly for signaling later on with your headlights Let the heater run for awhile 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
197. nstallation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle Securing Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section 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 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint S 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety helt quickly if you ever had to out of the retractor to set the lack Seats amp Restraint aens 6 To This the belt feed the lap belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in Securing a Child Restraint in the into the retractor while you push different directions to be sure it is Rear Center Seat Position down on the child restraint 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 When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position vou ll be usin
198. ntrols 119 Ventilation Flow Through 120 Compact Disc Player see Audio Systems Compact Spare Tire 180 Compass 4 44 4440 76 Convenience Ma tcc Convex Mirror Outside Eri 200 Checking amp Adding 169 171 201 226 228 Proper Mixture t Use 200 Safety Warnings About 168 169 170 200 Temperature Gage 92 95 Temperature Warning Light 92 93 Cornering Lights 73 Cruise 69 Curves Driving on Det Customer Assistance Information 255 D aytime Running Lights 73 Dead Battery What to Do 161 Defects Reporting PN 256 Defensive Driving Defogger Rear Window 12 118 Door LOCKS 45 Downshifting 151 Driver Information System Lees hewn 100 Driver Position 4 18 Driver s Side SRS Air Bag Pi PASE 22 DEP HIE recon ner erede rere 135 o fe ri v m 145 ONERE 148 Controlling a Skid 144 Defensively seis 136 Drunken 136 Foreign Operation 186 PUG Laser temm reet Hill and Mountain Roads 150 In Foreign irs UHR TTE 186 In Rain 2146 Long Distance 149 Loss o
199. o is removed or replaced with a non GM radio the DIC will ask for the time before exiting ta the date mode The procedure for setting the time is very similar to the procedure for setting the date O2 19 ELAPSED Press SEL Y to select DATE ET Press SEL lt gt if necessary to display the elapsed time The display will show a reading such s 02 19 ELAPSED The display shows hours and minutes elapsed while the ignition is on The DIC can be used as a stopwatch to determine trip length for example The DIC will record up to 100 hours then it will reset to zero and continue counting To reset elapsed time to zero press and hold RESET for about two seconds until 00 00 ELAPSED is displayed 107 Features amp Controls If RESET is pressed and held for at Canadian amp Export Vehicles Only 21 COOLANT SENDER PROB least five seconds fuel used fuel range English messages will appear in the 22 PRES SENDER PROB 108 irda fuel economy and elapsed time information center for two seconds 24 TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE VN ML DS NOE TIME Then the numeric equivalent will T FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed appear for two seconds 25 TURN SIGNAL ACTIVE Vehicle System Diagnostics NO MESSAGE 95 DRIVERDOUR ADU The following messages in your 1 HOT STOP ENGINE 27 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR information center mean that there may 28 REAR DOOR AJAR be a problem with the vehicle s 2 PARK BRAKE SET PASSKEY SYSTE 29 A
200. o this until the vehicle is held hy the parking hrake only Tacheck the P Park mechanism s holding ability Shift to P Park Then release all brakes At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Underbody Flushing Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your GM dealer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and Restraint Systems reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Steering Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts and Front Wheel signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper Drive Axle Boot and hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for Seal Inspection damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust
201. obile has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouhle getting into your vehicle if 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 There are several ways to lock and you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys Outsiders can easily enter through unlock your vehicle an unlocked door when you slow From Outside down PE MDP VONE Velie Use your door key or Remote Lock This may not be so obvious You Control if your vehicle has this option 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 43 Features amp Controls 44 From the Inside To lock the door slide the locking lever down To unlock the door slide the locking lever up Power Door Locks With power door locks vau can lock ar uniock all the doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch The switch on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature Door Open Reminder If you have the information center and door is not fully
202. of Indexes and PSP s are at your participating Oldsmobile dealer You can ask to see them VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP s are meant for technicians They are not meant for the do it yourselfer Technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and know how to do a job quickly and safely 259 Product Service Publication Ordering Information 260 Oldsmobile Division service publications are intended for use professional qualified technicians Attempting repairs or service without ES the appropriate training tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly Available publications include Service Manuals Product Service Publication indexes quarterly and model year PSP s and binders For 1994 Product Service Publication pricing information and orders call 1 800 551 4125 261 Notes 262 Ass Warning Light 95 Accessory Power Qutlets 81 Adding Brake Fluid is 204 Electrical Equipment 4121 221 Engine Coolant 168 171 Engine 192 198 Power Steering Fluid 203 Sound Equipment 121 Transaxle Fluid 200 Windshield Washer denen Air Bag see Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag Readiness Light 23 Air Cleaner Filter 195 227 Air Conditioner
203. on is normally displayed when the radio is playing To do this press RCL to display the time or radio station as desired then hold RCL down until the display flashes TONE This button controls the Automatic Tone Control ATC feature which lets you select an equalization for the type of music or voice being heard For example JAZZ emphasizes bass and treble while ROCK emphasizes bass Press TONE to step through the six settings JAZZ VOCAL POP ROCK CLASSIC and MANUAL Each setting will appear on the display In MANUAL you can adjust tone with the TREB and BASS controls Any time TREB or BASS is tumed TONE will automatically go to the MANUAL setting Radio and cassette tape tone settings are set separately and you can set separate tone settings with each radio station preset If you ve selected tone setting for your tape then play the radio the tone you set for your tape will be reactivated when the tape is played 125 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 126 BASS Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position Turn it to adjust bass response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position Turning BASS will change the radio s Automatic Tone Control feature to MANUAL TREB Treble Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to adjus
204. on the space available emergency like this requires close attention and a 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 fact that such emergency situations always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 4 tum until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway E 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 simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several s
205. or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget vour compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture AN CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any TREAD WEAN INDICATORS re Inspecti af rust or dirt from places where the When It s Time for New Tires 4 ram ids wheel attaches to the vehicle In an One to tell when it s time for new To make your tires last longer have emergency you can use a cloth or a y them inspected and rotated atthe paper
206. ore making additional temperature setting adjustments Immediately selecting 90 F 32 C will not warm the vehicle any faster than selecting 75 F 16 With this system you can manually control the ventilation heating and air conditioning in your vehicle or you can use the automatic setting Your control setting is remembered for the next time 38855 you start your car If the system was in Front 5 however it comes back on in AUTO if the engine is shut off for more than 40 minutes The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep the windows closed while using them Your vehicle has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section The digital display shows the inside temperature setting or the outside temperature The outside temperature sensor is most accurate when the vehicle is moving During stops the outside temperature display shows the previous driving temperature for best accuracy and system control The display also shows the fan speed when it is in manual mode AUTO Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 114 when the system is in automatic mode and OFF when the system is shut off Press the E M English Metric button near the odometer to cycle the display between F and C If you have the electronic or LSS cluster pressing the button will also cycle all other displays between English and metric units Manual Mode In manual mode you select the
207. ou 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 Power Antenna Mast Ca NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it Your power antenna will look its best NOTICE and work well if it s cleaned from time Before entering an automatic car to time wash turn off your radio to make To Clean the Antenna Mast the power antenna go down This SEDE will prevent the mast from possibly 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to getting damaged If the antenna does raise the antenna t full mast not go down when you the extension radio off it may be damaged or need 2 Dampen clean cloth with mineral to be cleaned In either case lower spirits or equivalent solvent the antenna by hand by carefully 8 Wipe cloth over the mast sections pressing the antenna down removing any dirt e ae s cn the mast portion of your antenna is gt bis ma Sloth beu damaged you can easily replace it See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit 134 you ll find information about Part 4 Your Driving and the Road s ERR 136 driving on different kinds of roads Drunken Driving 156
208. ou could damage the cover or the spare A aba 18 Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with full size tire soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire later in this section AN CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or ather equipment in the passenger compartment of the vchicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place m Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when vour 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 vour 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 posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km The compact spare is made to go up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full 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 Don t take your compact spare through an automa
209. our Tank 187 Foreign 186 Fuels with Alcohol 185 CENE cerro Hee 4 91 02 Low Warning Light 91 92 Requirements 185 Fuse Panel 222 223 Fuses amp Circuit Breakers 221 Index 266 Give CIRC 86 87 Coolant eee kau 93 Fuel s d MR Speedometer BB 89 91 Gasoline ERU 185 Gasoline Tank Filling Your 187 Gear Positions see Shifting the Transaxie Gearshift Lever see Shifting the Transaxle BOR erri erobert reddas IE 52 H alogen Bulb Replacement 206 Hazard Warning Flashers 160 Headlight amp Taillight Removing and Replacing 206 207 Headlights sss 72 Aiming High Low Beam Changer 67 Instrument Panel Intensity Control 74 Cn Reminder 72 Operation E E T i Replacement Bulb ar E NNUS 229 207 WIDE socii erp Head Restraint 14 Heater see Comfort Controls Heater Engine Coolant High ii 146 Highway eames 150 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 150 Hood Release 188 Safety
210. our 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 vour vehicle 178 CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 15 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 16 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack Lower the jack completely Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly I wheel to become loose and even wheel nuts LM you have to replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with torque wrench to 109 pound feet 140 17 In a crisscross sequence tighten the wheel nuts firmly AN CAUTION tightened wheel nuts can cause the come off This could lead to accident Be sure to us the correct 179 RS Problems on the Road 180 Don t try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel caver in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare y
211. played Whenever you press that button again the preset station and tone setting will return Always check whether you re in AM or FM2 SEEK A Y When you press SEEK A while playing the radio the radio will search for the next higher or lower station and stop The radio will be muted while seeking SCAN When you press SCAN while playing the radio the radio will go through each station pausing for a few seconds at each station Press SCAN again to stop on a station The radio will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display mm When you press SCAN and hold it for about two seconds until the display shows PSCAN Preset Scan the radio will scan only stations that vou ve preset with your radio pushbuttons Press SCAN again to stop on a station RCL Recall When the ignition is alf press RCL to display the time When the radio is on press RCL to switch the display between the radio station and the time After five seconds the display will return to its normal display The radio can he set so that either the time or radio station 15 normally displayed when the radio is playing To do this press RCL to display the time or radio station as desired then hold RCL down until the display flashes This button scrolls through three functions when a CD is playing Press to see which track is playing Press again while the track is displayed within about live seconds and EL TM E
212. plicable to any particular model For subscription costs and ordering information call the toll free number shown in the following text What You ll Find in the Index A list af all PSP s published by Oldsmobile in a model year 1990 or later PSP s covering all models of Oldsmobile vehicles are listed in the same index Price information for the PSP s you may want to buy How You Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically Most af the PSP s which could potentially apply to the most recent Oldsmobile models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year This means you may want to wait until the end of the model vear before ordering an index if you are interested in buying PSP s pertaining to a current model year car or truck Some PSP s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years and these would be listed in the later year s index When you order an index for a model year that is not over yet we ll send you the most recently published issue Toll Free Telephone Number Oldsmobile Service Manuals If you want an ordering form for an For Service Manual costs and ordering index or a subscription just call tall information call 1 800 551 4123 free and we ll be happy to send vou one Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 Copies at Participating Dealers Copies
213. pped 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 is working on your vehicle Your Oldsmobile dealer and the 1994 Eighty Eight Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system The air bag system does not need regular maintenance AN CAUTION For up to 2 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 il inflates Avoid wires wrapped with vellow tape yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow the proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Safety Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety helts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly
214. pplied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes 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 brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes moderately with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well tagether if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Oldsmobile does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your 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 ca
215. ps limiting wheel spin 97 Features amp Controls as NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this warning light on after awhile the emission controls won t LOW CHECK WASH work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by vour warranty Malfunction Indicator Light check ENGINE LIGHT A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission controls systems This warning light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away IF it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon LOW CHECK C 3 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light or Message If you have the base or 1 55 cluster with the optional reminder package the LOW WASH warning light will come on when the ignition is on and the fluid container is less than one third full If you have the electronic cluster LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed in the information center when the ignition is and the fluid container is less than one third A warning chime may also sound Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous bad mud splash can block your vision You could collide with another vehicle Check your w
216. r stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Such as candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it 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 solvent type vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap saddle soap For stubborn stains use a mild solution of 10 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 9096 water Never use oils varnishes solvent hased or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into 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 win
217. r 16 valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standards of economy and performance Today the all wheel drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of meaningful technology Security of wner Satisfaction The quality we built into your new Oldsmobile gives us the confidence to back it with the Oldsmobile Edge the most comprehensive owner satisfaction program in the industry The Edge gives you 24 hour roadside assistance Bumper to Bumper Warranty protection even free transportation while your vehicle is in for warranty service With the Oldsmobile Edge we ve pledged to make your ownership experience a great one J D Rock General Manager How to Use this Manual MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER S manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual vou ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly There are nine parts with thumb tabbed pages in this manual Each part begins with a brief list of contents you can usually tell at glance if that part contains the information you want You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the tabs that help you find part Part 1 Seats amp Restroint Systems This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly Port
218. r Message If the engine is running and this warning light comes on or the information center displays LOW ENGINE COOLANT your system may be low on coolant and the engine may overheat A warning chime will also sound See the Index under Engine Coolant and check your coolant level at the coolant recovery tank If the level is low bring it up to its the electronic cluster the message proper level If the level is not low have LOW BRAKE FLUID will appear in your low coolant warning system the information center the BRAKE serviced light will come on and a fast warning chime will sound You can stop the chime by pressing RESET The BRAKE light and message will continue to be displayed Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a prablem 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 The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If you try to drive off with the parking brake set chime will also come on until you release
219. r Oldsmobile But please follow the steps below to do it safely LN caution Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you 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 won t work and it could damage your vehicle To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile 1 Check the other vehicle It must a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE 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 parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle in P Park or a manual transaxle in N Neutral 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries
220. r and pull back engine Detach the hose from the of the housing cover 196 2 Unscrew the clamp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches to the E 1 i 2 VAX ZA F 5 3 Remove the air filter 4 Be sure to install the air filter and replace the cover tightly 5 Reattach the air intake hose and tighten the clamp ea J f li 1 LT 1 a T To Check or Replace the Air Cleaner 2 Unscrew the clamp on the air intake 3 Remove the air filter 3800 Supercharged Engine hose where the hose attaches to the 4 me sure to install the new air filter 1 Unsnap the three clips in the housing ebur top al gu and replace the cover tightly cover BINE npud 5 Reattach the air intake hose and throttle body then pull back the rear this clamp of the housing cover 197 Service amp Appearance Care 198 E arse Unless you are technically qualified have the proper tools you should let your dealer or qualified service center perform this maintenance When to Check Check oil level every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 36 months See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index What Kind of Oil to Use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Use only the recommended oil How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold Allow the engine ta cool two
221. r service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts 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 reasonahle road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended unleaded fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Schedule I Is any one of these true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km Most trips are less than 10 miles 16 km when outside temperatures are below freezing The engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stap and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas You tow a trailer If any one or more of these is true for your driving follow Schedule I Schedule Follow Schedule II only if none of the above conditions is true 235 Maintenance Schedule Schedule Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions When most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km When most trips are less than 10 miles 16 km and outside temperatures remain below freezing When most t
222. railer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in P Park range before starting the engine Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition key is in the On position If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See the Index under Shifting Out of P Park RNO321 annu Reverse R Reverse Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to 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 the Index under Jf You re Stuck In Sand Mud fee or Siow 57 Features amp Controls NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty I Neutral N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only
223. rd stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal 99 Features amp Controls level is okay the warning light or message will remain off If the warning light or message comes on after the 15 to 25 second delay check the dipstick level If it reads low the engine oil should be brought up to 100 OIL LEVEL TEM the proper level see the ndex under IR TRACTION Engine Oil The warning light or A ANTI 69 message will remain off after the engine BAG LOCK V oil has been brought to the proper level Oil Level Warning Light or and the ignition s been off for e ght Battery Warning Light Message minutes The eight minute delay allows This warning light will come on briefly When the CHECK OIL or OIL LEVEL the majority of the oil to drain back into when you start the vehicle as a check warning light comes on or the the oil pan to prevent a false low to show you it is working then it information center displays CHECK condition should go out If it stays on or comes OIL LEVEL it indicates that the engine on while you are driving you may have oil level is 1 to 1 1 2 quarts 95 L to a problem with the electrical charging 1 4 L low A warning chime may also system If you have the electronic sound The warning light or message cluster the warning light may be will come on for two to four seconds accompanied by the message CHECK when th
224. re Inflation Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 15 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details 242 At Least Once Year CHECK OR SERVICE o MENTEM Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate all body door hinges Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the Body Lubrication hood rear compartment glove box door console door and any folding seat hardware Section D tells vou what to use CAUTION When you are doing this the vehicle could move suddenly If it does vou or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in P Park or N Neutral If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a Brake Transaxle level surface ee jose 2 Firmly apply the parki
225. re failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned monthly or with every 15 hours of use as regular maintenance If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If the second cassette results in no improvement in sound quality try cleaning the tape player Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a wiping action nonabrasive cleaner cassette To properly clean your tape player you should follow the directions on the cleaning cassette Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always verify that the cassette tape is in good condition before obtaining service on your tape player Handle discs 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 a 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 133 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Fixed Mast Antenna 5 Make the antenna go up and down 7 1 adi Lr Li Li The fixed mast antenna can withstand CE the radio or ignition on most car washes without being i damaged If the mast should ever 6 Then repeat if necessary become slightly bent y
226. replace your thermostat an thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the HOT mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should be at the FULL COLD mark m Windshield Washer Fluid To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottle is full Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready Lo 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 35 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifree
227. ries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn t he covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you 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 Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH Filling Your Tank Fuel Capacity 18 U S Gallons 68L Use unleaded fuel only The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle 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 To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door Twist it clockwise to secure it i
228. rinking we ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers Z caution Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions and judgment will be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink MX _ al i h m 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 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 your vehicle I Braking action involves perception time and reaction time 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
229. rips include extended idling and or frequent low speed TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM operation stop and go traffic See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles kilometers or Months When towing a trailer Sennces following Schedules 1 and whichever occurs first When operating in dusty areas Engine Chl Change amp Filter Change Every 3 000 Miles 5 00 km or 3 Months Schedule I should also be followed if 2 Chassis Lubrication Every other oil change the vehicle is used for delivery service At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km and then every police taxi or othe commercial Tre and Whee impaction Rotten 1 900 Mtes C23 000 am or aa applications Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km or 24 Months En Cooling System Service Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km or 24 Months See Explanation of Seneduled Maintenance Services following Schedules and IL T Pg Spark Plug Wire Inspection T Every 30 000 Miles 50 00 km qupd mem See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Transaxle Service 10 Fuel Tank and Lines Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Supercharger Uil Check Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km ar 36 Months 236 The services shown on this chart up to 60 000 miles 100 440 km should performed after 60 000 miles at the same intervals MILES 000 s s 9 2 s 38 24 22
230. rm the defogger if the temperature is above 40 F 4 C grid on the rear window The indicator In any other mode you can select or light will glow while the rear window shut off air conditioning as desired by defogger is operating The rear window pressing A C The indicator light will defogger will turn off automatically after glow while the air conditioning is about 10 minutes of use If you turn it on operating again the defogger will operate for about For maximum cooling place the 5 minutes You can also turn off the directional control in RECIRC turn the defogger by turning off the ignition or fan knob clockwise for highest fan presens GJ R DEF again speed and turn the temperature knob counterclockwise to the coldest setting On very hot days open the windows long enough to let the hot inside air out This reduces the time the air conditioner s compressor will have to run which should help fuel economy Do not attach temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside af the rear window If you do you could or damage the warming grid The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty This climate control system is designed for set and forget operation Fiddling with the temperature setting causes erratic operation Allow about 20 minutes after starting the vehicle for the system to regulate bef
231. rmer than the primary setting To use this feature turn the PASS TEMP passenger temperature knob on the passenger s armrest to the desired setting or press PASS passenger If the climate control system is off actuating either control will place the system in automatic mode If vou have this feature sun on one side af the vehicle will cause the climate control system to automatically supply cooler air to that side Extended Idling with Automatic Electronic Climate Control When the engine idles for a long time the outside temperature sensor may be affected by warm air from the engine The climate control system may blow air that is too cool This should stop once the vehicle is moving again Extended idling is not recommended See the Index under Engine Exhaust Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel Other touch controls also operate some audio controls See Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System later in this section Press the upper part of the control to increase the fan speed press the lower part to reduce the fan speed TEMP Press the upper part of the control to raise the inside temperature setting press the lower part to lower the setting nur Outlets OPTION Slide the center control up to direct air upward Slide it down to direct air
232. rn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Option The High Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlights See the Index under Headlights E Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 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 If you leave the turn signal on a chime will sound after you drive of a mile A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see the Index under Fuses amp Circuit Breakers and for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added
233. rone 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 we second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a 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 rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency dr Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain lf 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 levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let vour engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill Shift down to 3 Third This will help cool your CAUTION engine
234. roper Oldsmobile Service Manual It You can be injured if you try to do tells vou much more about how to service service work on a vehicle without your Oldsmobile than this manual can knowing enough about it To order the proper service manual see Be sure vou have sufficient Service Publications in the Index knowledge experience and the Your vehicle has an air bag system Before proper replacement parts and Service attempting to do your own service work tools before you attempt any sce Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped vehicle maintenance task Your Oldsmobile dealer knows your Oldsmobile in the Index Beam to metien hu vehicle best and wants you to be happy Se and other with it We hope you ll go to your dealer YOu should keep record with all parts and other fasteners oor sevice queda Por ad receipts and list the mileage and the English and metric fasteners genuine GM parts and GM trained and date of any service work you perform can be easily confused If you use supported service people See Maintenance Record in the Index the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it your vehicle could be damaged 184 right on the pump And only unleaded
235. s on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact an Oldsmobile dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give vou the hest advice for that particular area m 4 4 F B Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the steering column or on the console between the seats Both are shown rum Un Features amp Controls P RNO 321 There are several shift positions In this Park manual these are referred to by the EE commonly used symbols in the right P Park This locks your front wheels lue Helen It s the best position to use when you em f start your engine because your vehicle It is dangerous to get out of your Park P can t move easily vehicle if the shift lever is not fully Reverse R n de peine brake rmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the Overdrive D engine is running unless you have Third 3 to If you have left the engine eed 2 running vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be First 1 injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you re pulling a t
236. s are for everyone LOW FASTEN WASH BELTS Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to Run or Start a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on 17 Seats amp Restraint Systems 18 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in vour Oldsmobile see the section after this one 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 m Driver Position This section describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder The driver has a 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 so vou can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see S
237. s true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first See Change Oil Indicator in the Index If the CHANGE OIL NOW message appears in the optional Driver Information Center you should change your oil If none of them is true change the oil every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever comes first Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other oil change after that See Change Oil Indicator in the Index 1 your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center always reset the engine oil life to 100 after every oil change Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big help if vou have to park outside in very cold weather 1 or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine ail 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 oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowi
238. safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash Seats amp Restraint Systems LN caution You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too 9 much which could increase injury SEES The shoulder belt should fit against your body unlatch the belt just push the B Children button on the buckle Ei 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 every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle 30 Smaller Children and Babies AN CAUTION 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 regular 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 15 always properly restrained in child or infant restraint belt might not stay low on the hips CAUTION Never hald a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash
239. sibly other parts The service manual has information about the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system if the air bag deploys in a crash The module records information about the readiness of the systern which sensors activated the deployment and whether the driver s safety belt was in use Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag they may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag on the steering wheel or both the air bag and the instrument panel for the passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag covers 25 Seats amp Restraint Systems 26 Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful The particles emitted during air bag inflation are not harmful to most people Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if they stay in the vehicle with the windows closed after air bag inflation So if your air bag inflates you and any passengers should exit the vehicle if and when it is safe to do so If you or your passengers can t get out of the vehicle try to get fresh air by opening a window turning on the fan or opening a door Servicing Your Air Bag Equi
240. 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 of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is 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 be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snaw 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 FC 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 If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve vour ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index If you don t have the traction control system accelerate gently Try not to break
241. start ta move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light 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 One af 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 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy the next section Freeway Driving 14 B 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
242. stem 1052535 l6oz 051 Automatic Transaxle se NEN E 12346143 320z 1 01 eee MR es 12345881 320z LOL Engine lubrication See Engine Oil in this section See your dealer for advice 1052367 l oz 051 Hood trunk and door hinges Windshield washer fluid Power Steering System 1050017 3202 101 1052884 16 0 5L Power Steering System 12345867 320z LOL 12345866 16 02 05L Weatherstrips 12545579 1 oz 28 g General purpose silicone 1052276 aerosol 4 5 07 128 lubricant 1052277 120z 035L Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS BULB Bulb Messages If you have the Electronic Cluster your information center provides these messages ahout burned out bulbs Front Cornering opp anaes D RE Ar ret Front Turn Signal Do BUDE INA FRONT TURN LAMP OUT Halogen Hee High Beam BEAM LAMP OUT Front Sidemarker Lights PRONT PARK LAMP OUT Rear oer IT assesses BACK UP LAMP OUT 3 License Plate Light SL Um LAME OUT Center High Mounted Stoplight rrearen nenes nenene CENTER STOP LAMP Rear Sidemarker Lights LAME OLUT top Taillights eise creer anis
243. 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 lights and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice 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 a 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 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 444 or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lights
244. t treble response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position Turning TREB will change the radio s Automatic Tone Control feature to MANUAL BAL Balance Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position Turn it to adjust the right and left speaker balance As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position FADE Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to the right to increase front speaker volume Turn it to the left to increase rear speaker volume As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position To Play a Cassette Tape With the ignition on insert the tape and it will begin playing The audio system will turn on automatically Your tape player is designed to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Longer tapes may not work as well Note that when a tape is inserted TP will be displayed When the tape is playing TP will be displayed along with an arrow to show whether the tap or bottom of the tape is playing Any time tape is inserted the top side will play first If a high bias metal or CrO2 tape is played HI BIAS will appear the display and the equalization will he
245. t are non ahrasive and protective coating similar to the painted made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish surface of your vehicle Don t use erstrip strong soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick ar squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on basecoat clearcoat paint finish may thoroughly a wax may be applied dull the finish or leave swirl marks weather more equeotapplicati n may NOTICE be required See Recommended Fluids If you have aluminum wheels don t amp Lubricants in the Index use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take off the protective coating 218 B 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 4 i B Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle s finish if they rem
246. t for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt B Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keep restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If vou ve had a crash do vou 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 damage 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 crash the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced Q What s wrong with this The belt 15 torn Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get new one right away Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile and
247. t motor vehicle safety from the Hotline E REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario 3 2 B REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifving 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 Michigan 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 Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H service locate the nearest Oldsmobile Canadian Roadside Assistance dealership take your request tor iis Vehicles purchased in Canada have an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing extensive Roadside Assistance program or simply answer any questions the accessible from anywhere in Canada or Oldsmobile driver may have about the the U S A Please refer to the separate m coverage provided by your Oldsmobile brochure provided by the deal nr call Roadside Assistance Program The 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance TEency number is fully staff
248. t the service information GM publishes You will find a list of publications and how to get them in this manual See Service Publications in the Index Section B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Oldsmobile dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Section D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Section E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance 16 performed be sure to write it down in this section This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep vour maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs W Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them Your Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to he happy with it If you go to your dealer for you
249. ted 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 everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool x NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant vour vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving dle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 Turn 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 N Neutral If vou no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for abeut ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally I
250. than 5 methanol is bad for your vehicle 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 And even at 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good lor your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates General Motors recommends that vou use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle EMISsIOons Fuels in Foreign Count
251. the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve vour ability to 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 Brakes 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 M M If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are 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 vourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a 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 1 you have no bla
252. tic 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 Don t use your compact spare on some ather vehicle And don t mix vour compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare Jf You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution n e AN CAUTION If you 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 your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear th
253. tires If you spin your wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth vou can destroy vour transaxle When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible If the TRACTION OFF warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period af time even when vou ve switched the system on your vehicle needs service Also see the Index under Traction Control lt a M M 4 OIL LEVEL LOW COOLA TRACTION TRACTION DFF ACTIVE Traction Active Light STANDARD AND LSS CLUSTERS When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin the TRACTION ACTIVE light will come on Slippery road conditions may exist if this light 15 on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin The TRACTION ACTIVE light also comes on briefly as a bulb check when the engine is started PT l T FULL TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE Traction Control System Active Message ELECTRONIC CLUSTER When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin the TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE message will be displayed Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed so adjust your driving accordingly The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system sto
254. to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly 5ome drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it B Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your lire to road traction isn t as good as dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left vou ll get even less traction t 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 wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs af streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts 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
255. to three hours after running ZN caution If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot pressure may cause hot to blow out of the oil fill hole You may be burned Do not remove the plug until the engine cools 1 Remove the wiring harness shield 2 Clean the area around the oil fill plug before removing it 3 Remove the oil fill plug using a Me allen wrench 4 The oil level is correct when it just reaches the bottam of the threads of the inspection hole 5 Replace the oil plug with the o ring in place Torque to 10 Nem 88 Ib in 6 Replace the wiring harness shield B Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your autamatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at an Oldsmobile dealership Service Department If you do it vourself sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Park
256. trols Audio System eese 132 Climate Control s 118 Stereo Sound Systems see Audio Systems Storing Your Vehicle 206 Storage uo o Lc cis 79 Coin Cup Holder 79 Convenience 50 Glove Box eis M Sun Visors 2 78 Sunglasses M 75 Supercharger Dil Supplemental Restraint System SRS dd Servicing Oldsmobiles with SRS 26 Tape Player see Audio Systems Technical Facts amp Specifications Bulb as nsi RH 229 Electrical Equipment Pald C c eee ntm Ak BOL Engine Specifications 227 Fluid Capacities amp Types 226 228 Fuses amp Circuit Breakers 221 Replacement 227 Service Parts Identification Label 220 Vehicle Identification Number qiie VERMIETEN ET 220 Temperature Warning 92 93 Theft Deterrent System 48 Thermostat esee IET 202 Tilt Steering Wheel 65 Time Setting 121 TAPER ilem Er eee E 209 BRB OM 173 Buying MNT BED Chains 180 214 Flat Changing 173 TYLER TROY arreter 210 Inspection amp Rotation 211 Loud i ee 210 Pressure 210 Quality
257. ture listening EJECT Press to eject the cassette tape The radio will then play 127 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 128 AM FM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone Control Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station is in stereo and other audio system functions PWR VOL Power Volume With the ignition on push this knob to turn the system on or off Turn it clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume Press this button to change between the AM and 2 bands The display will show which band you are on If you press this button while a tape or CD is playing the tape or CD will stop and the radio will return to the AM or FM band that you were on TUNE Press lightly on this knob to release it from its recessed position Turn it to tune in radio stations You may push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position when not in use To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1 5 can used to preset up to 15 radio stations five AM five and five FM2 1 Tune in the station you want to store 2 Press TONE to select the setting that you prefer 3 Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons until the display shows a channel number The radio will mute until the channel number is dis
258. turn the light olf To avoid draining your vehicle s hattery be sure to turn off all front and rear reading lights when leaving vour vehicle Sunglasses Storage OPTION Rear Reading Lights OPTION Inside Manual Day Night Some models have a storage These lights go on when you open a Rearview Mirror compartment for glasses in your door To turn on a reading light when To reduce glare fram lights behind vou overhead console Press the release the doors are closed press the lens of pull the lever toward you to the night button to lower the door Place your the light you want on Press it again to position glasses inside the door To close the turn the light off door raise it and press it into position B 75 Features amp Controls 76 calibrate the compass 1 Set the switch on the mirror control to C M 2 Turn vehicle ignition switch On The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window If not hald the Cal switch bottom of the mirror more than ten seconds and the letter C will appear To hold in the Electrochromic Day Night OFF Shuts off the Day Night function Cal switch insert a paper clip into Rearview Mirror with Compa and compass mirror will stay in the the small hole on the bottom of the OPTION Day setting mirror housing The display will show a number first but keep holding until This mirror automatically changes to red
259. u 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 are 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 headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When vou are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your windshield and 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 your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that vour headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier
260. uce glare when set in the M or C M positions One photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense headlights behind you The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare This change may take few moments The mirror goes to a clear position whenever you shift to R Reverse To keep the photocells operating well occasionally clean them with a cotton the letter C appears swab and glass cleaner 3 Quick Calibration Drive the vehicle This setting turns the compass a 360 degree circle at less than on in addition to the Day Night 5 mph 8 km h until the display reads a compass direction Normal function vi gd TE Calibration Drive the vehicle on your Once the compass is calibrated it does everyday routine and the compass not need to be recalibrated as long as will eventually calibrate the mirror is left in your vehicle If a compass mirror is ever removed rom a vehicle and placed onto another vehicle it should be recalibrated again to the new vehicle There could be errors in compass readings if not recalibrated Variance is the difference berween magnetic north and geographic north In some areas the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings If this happens follow these instructions to set the Compass Variance variance for your particular location
261. 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 is locked into place Power Seat option To adjust the power seat Seat Control A Raise the front of the seat by holding the front of the switch up Lower the front of the seat by holding the front of the switch down Raise the rear of the seat by holding the rear of the switch up Lower the rear of the seat by holding the rear of the switch down Move the seat higher by holding the switch up Lower the seat hy holding the switch down Move the seat forward by holding the switch forward Move the seat back by halding the switch back Seatback Control B Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch forward Tilt the seatback backward by holding the switch back APES TE EET Manual Reclin Lift the lever to release the seatback then tilt the seatback forward or backward as desired Release the lever to lock the seatback in place But don t have a seatback reclined if vour vehicle 18 moving ing Seatback A CAUTION sitting in reclined position when vour vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up vour 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 vou could go into it receiving neck or other injuries
262. ur 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 by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation far attaching safety chains 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 Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint 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 so responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform safety chains electrical connector lights 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
263. ured 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 P Park 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 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to P Park 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while vou Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks 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 in 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 H 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 Part 5 Problems on the Road Here you ll
264. urn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly Underhood Light Your parking lights or headlights must beon for the underhood light to function when you open the hood 189 Service amp Appearance Care 3800 Engine Code L When you open the hood you ll see 1 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir gt Lon SS 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir NZ a0 6 Air Cleaner 2 7 Engine Oil Dipstick Ue WT 8 Engine Oil Fill Cap _ 9 Radiator Pressure 10 Battery E gea wr rcr 7 ji n Q 3800 SC Engine Code 1 When you open the hood you ll see 1 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine Fill Cap 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Radiator Pressure Cap 10 Battery
265. use you to feel cooler more quickly 117 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 118 The direction of the cool air can be Do not attach a temporary vehicle controlled by adjusting or turning off the outlets in the dash Aiming them over your shoulder will benefit both front and rear passengers Back seat passengers can also redirect airflow at the rear of the center console On very hot days open the windows long enough to let the hot inside air out This reduces the time the air conditioner s compressor will have to run which should help fuel economy Rear Window Defogger jortion 13 REAR Press to warm the defogger grid on the rear window The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating The rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes You can also turn off the defogger by turning off the ignition or pressing REAR again rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid The repairs wouldn t covered by your warranty license across the defogger grid on the Passenger Temperature Control With this feature the right front seat passenger can control the temperature of his her zone The passenger temperature setting can be up to 5 F 3 C cooler or wa
266. ut 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off Cruise control will also shut off when traction control is engaged You will be able to operate cruise control again ance the traction control system disengages 69 Features amp Controls To Set Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON AN CAUTION 70 Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed 50 don t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise Control can be dangerous 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 LN caution If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you re not using Cruise you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the Cruise Control switch OFF until you want to use it 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal To Resume 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 move the cruise control switch from
267. uts off before the gage reads F Pull t takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The tank is not necessarily empty when the pointer is over the E mark There is up to 1 5 gallons 5 6 L of reserve in the tank For your fuel tank capacity see Service Station Information on the last page of this manual 91 Features amp Controls 92 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Fuel Gage ELECTRONIC CLUSTER Your fuel gage bars light up when the ignition is on to show you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on When the third bar goes off vou have 3 gallons 11 L of fuel remaining The message LOW FUEL vill be displayed in the information center and a chime will sound Press RESET to stop the warning Here are five things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F Full The top bar does not go out until you have driven a long distance about 50 miles 80 kilometers t takes a little more or less fuel to up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less tha
268. vehicles with the Electronic Cluster if the fluid level in the windshield washer bottle is low the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear in the information center See the Index under Low Washer Fluid Warning Driving without washer fluid be dangerous mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often caution In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form on the windshield blocking your vision NOTICE When using concentrated 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 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antilreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint EE RR W Cruise Control With cruise control vou 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 abo
269. with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in P Park and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After vou ve moved the shift lever into the P Park position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button e M If vou can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If you are parking on hill and you don t shift your transaxle into P Park properly the weight af the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into P Park in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of P Park BEFORE you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park Shifling Out of P Park Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift
270. y 18 U S Gal 68 L Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher See Page 185 Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 206 Cooling System Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank The fluid should be at or a little above the FULL HOT mark when the engine is warm If the engine is cool the level should be between the FULL COLD and FULL HOT marks See Page 200 Spare Tire Pressure Compact Spare 60 psi 420 kPa See Page 180
271. y and the fuel remaining in the tank If RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds fuel used average fuel economy and elapsed time will all be reset TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed briefly Because fuel range based on average fuel economy the fuel range will also change Instantaneous Fuel Economy Press SEL V to select ECONOMY Press SEL A if necessary to display the instantaneous fuel economy The display will show a reading such as 22 INST MI GAL or 31 INST L 100 KM Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions accelerating braking hills etc RESET does not function in this mode 103 104 UNLEBDED FUEL DALY cca AMG TACHOMETER 1500 REM BATTERY 137 VOLTS Average Fuel Economy Tachometer Engine RPM Battery Voltage Press SEL Y to select ECONOMY Press SEL V to select GAGES Press Press SEL V to select GAGES Press Press SEL if necessary to display SEL if necessary to display the SEL lt 4 if necessary to display the the average fuel economy The display engine rpm The display will show electrical system voltage The display will show reading such 85 reading such as will show a reading such as 25 2 AVG MI GAL or TACHOMETER 1800 RPM BATTERY 13 7 VOLTS 35 1 AVG L 100 KM Average fuel economy is viewed as long term approximation of your driving over all driving conditions Press RESET until RESET appears in the display about one secon
272. you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it NOTICE DOT 5 silicone brake fluid can damage your vehicle Don t use it Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops af mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If vou do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index 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 A caution The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later 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 conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly a
273. your ignition to Run or Start Then the light should go out which means the system is ready Remember if the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Seats amp Restraint Systems How The Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 24 The right front passenger s air bag is located in the instrument panel on the passenger s side When is an air bag expected to inflate The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold level When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and 15 mph 14 and 23 km h However this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and he several miles per hour faster or slower In addition this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit It is possible that a crash only one of the two air bags in your Eighty
274. ze in vour windshield washer It can damage vour washer system and paint Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 hrake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder 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 vou should have your brake system fixed since a leak mearis that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a 204 leak If vou add fluid when your linings are worn then vou 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 ZN caution 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 A chime will sound if you try to drive with this waming light on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When

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