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EIGHT First Edition OWNER'S MANUAL Table of Contents The Heritage of Oldsmobile . . , . . 3 . . 6 , . Includes "Reporting SafetyDefects" on the Road. 6 Service & Appearance Care 7 Maintenance Schedule... . . . . . 183 . . 233 . 253 8 Customer Assistance Information . XI . . * . . 41 . 109 . 135 . . 159 . . 5 Problems on page 256 9 Index. 1 9 9 4 EIGHTY . . . . * . . . 263 Last Page 22586099 Service Station Information.
EIGHT First Edition OWNER'S MANUAL Table of Contents The Heritage of Oldsmobile . . , . . 3 . . 6 , . Includes "Reporting SafetyDefects" on the Road. 6 Service & Appearance Care 7 Maintenance Schedule... . . . . . 183 . . 233 . 253 8 Customer Assistance Information . XI . . * . . 41 . 109 . 135 . . 159 . . 5 Problems on page 256 9 Index. 1 9 9 4 EIGHTY . . . . * . . . 263 Last Page 22586099 Service Station Information.
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.... Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfortcontrols and how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. with thumbtabbed pages in this manual. There are nineparts with a brief list of Each part begins contents, so you can bend the manual ...slightly to explain things quickly. Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to they first receive their new vehicle. your seats and safety belts properly. Part 2: Features 8 ...
.... Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfortcontrols and how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. with thumbtabbed pages in this manual. There are nineparts with a brief list of Each part begins contents, so you can bend the manual ...slightly to explain things quickly. Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to they first receive their new vehicle. your seats and safety belts properly. Part 2: Features 8 ...
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... there is ready. VOLTS nur; 4E ~~ BRAKE (a) l Air Bag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel, which means the system is a problem. The system checks for few a seconds when you are driving, your vehicle servicedright away. 23
... there is ready. VOLTS nur; 4E ~~ BRAKE (a) l Air Bag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel, which means the system is a problem. The system checks for few a seconds when you are driving, your vehicle servicedright away. 23
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Part 2 Features & Controls Here you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem. 41
Part 2 Features & Controls Here you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem. 41
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...Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be alarmed when thishappens. Warning lights go when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you are familiar with the warning lights and gages. As you will help . Often gages and warning lights worktogether... Imow they're working. See Driver Information System in both miles per hour (mph) and 1kilometers per hour (ltm/h). 88 So please get to know when there's a problem withyour vehicle. Your vehicle may be or is wrong before it becomes serious enough to do repairs can be or is...
...Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be alarmed when thishappens. Warning lights go when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you are familiar with the warning lights and gages. As you will help . Often gages and warning lights worktogether... Imow they're working. See Driver Information System in both miles per hour (mph) and 1kilometers per hour (ltm/h). 88 So please get to know when there's a problem withyour vehicle. Your vehicle may be or is wrong before it becomes serious enough to do repairs can be or is...
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HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! See theIndex under Engine Overheating. normal driving conditions, you have been operating your vehicle under Engine Coolant. In Problems on the Road, this manual shows what to do .See the Zndex under Engine Overheating. coolant temperature is normal. In ProbZems on ! If your coolant ...
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! See theIndex under Engine Overheating. normal driving conditions, you have been operating your vehicle under Engine Coolant. In Problems on the Road, this manual shows what to do .See the Zndex under Engine Overheating. coolant temperature is normal. In ProbZems on ! If your coolant ...
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... recovery tank. See the Zndex under Engine Coolant and check your system may be a brake problem. If the level is low, bringit up to be low coolant and on the engine mayoverheat. If the problem is working. A warning chime will go out for 20 seconds. Brake System Warning Light -... it doesn't comeon then, have it is low brake fluid you . If the warning light comes on, there could be lowon coolant. Your Oldsmobile's hydraulicbrake system is not low, have and the electronic cluster, the message LOW BRAKE FLUID will appear in the information center, the BRAKE light will...
... recovery tank. See the Zndex under Engine Coolant and check your system may be a brake problem. If the level is low, bringit up to be low coolant and on the engine mayoverheat. If the problem is working. A warning chime will go out for 20 seconds. Brake System Warning Light -... it doesn't comeon then, have it is low brake fluid you . If the warning light comes on, there could be lowon coolant. Your Oldsmobile's hydraulicbrake system is not low, have and the electronic cluster, the message LOW BRAKE FLUID will appear in the information center, the BRAKE light will...
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...wheel spin. the regular Traction Control System Warning brake systemwarning light is also on , you still have anti-lock brakesand Light (OPTION) there's a problem with your brakes cool down. Light earlier in this warning light is not working. The warning light should go off . CAUTfUPC: 96 To turn... TRACTION OFF warning light brakes. If you turn the system off and back on , press the switch again. There are some engine-related problems that thesystem is on, the system will go off . Adjust your ignition off by pressing the switch to theright of the steering column, ...
...wheel spin. the regular Traction Control System Warning brake systemwarning light is also on , you still have anti-lock brakesand Light (OPTION) there's a problem with your brakes cool down. Light earlier in this warning light is not working. The warning light should go off . CAUTfUPC: 96 To turn... TRACTION OFF warning light brakes. If you turn the system off and back on , press the switch again. There are some engine-related problems that thesystem is on, the system will go off . Adjust your ignition off by pressing the switch to theright of the steering column, ...
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If you have a problem. A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls systems. Thiswarning light should take your vision. If it does not come on while you ...
If you have a problem. A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls systems. Thiswarning light should take your vision. If it does not come on while you ...
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Have it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with your oil, this warning light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on for a ... and is not going through your warranty. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problemscan be displayed in three other oil problem. If you make a hard stop , the light may blink on and off. These indicate that oil is not covered by ... situations: When the ignition is on but the engine is normal. Thisis normal. 99 If you have a problem with the fuse or bulb. A fast warning chime may also sound.
Have it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with your oil, this warning light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on for a ... and is not going through your warranty. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problemscan be displayed in three other oil problem. If you make a hard stop , the light may blink on and off. These indicate that oil is not covered by ... situations: When the ignition is on but the engine is normal. Thisis normal. 99 If you have a problem with the fuse or bulb. A fast warning chime may also sound.
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... center displays CHECK OIL LEVEL, it fixed right away. It will remain off . If you must drive a short distance with the warning light on , have a problem with the electrical charging system. A warning chime may also sound. If you have the electronic cluster, the warning light may have it indicates that the...
... center displays CHECK OIL LEVEL, it fixed right away. It will remain off . If you must drive a short distance with the warning light on , have a problem with the electrical charging system. A warning chime may also sound. If you have the electronic cluster, the warning light may have it indicates that the...
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...Vehicle System Diagnosrrcs Explanation of Controls There are four buttons control the that functions of the five information categories. there are no problems are : Fuel: Fuel Used and Fuel Range Economy: Instant and Average Fuel Economy since last reset Gages: Tachometerand Battery Voltage ...: INFORMATION CENTER If no current messages, MONITORED SYSTEMS OK will continue to the mode selectedwhen the ignition was turned off. If a problem isdetected, a chime will sound and the diagnostic message will return to display diagnostic messages as necessary. If the message PARKING BRAKESET 101...
...Vehicle System Diagnosrrcs Explanation of Controls There are four buttons control the that functions of the five information categories. there are no problems are : Fuel: Fuel Used and Fuel Range Economy: Instant and Average Fuel Economy since last reset Gages: Tachometerand Battery Voltage ...: INFORMATION CENTER If no current messages, MONITORED SYSTEMS OK will continue to the mode selectedwhen the ignition was turned off. If a problem isdetected, a chime will sound and the diagnostic message will return to display diagnostic messages as necessary. If the message PARKING BRAKESET 101...
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or LOW BRAKE FLUID is pressed to view other displays, to display how much fuel will be shut off the problem requires immediate attention. d To change the DIG display, and all other functions. The chime associated with a diagnostic message will shut off by pressing RESET. If ...
or LOW BRAKE FLUID is pressed to view other displays, to display how much fuel will be shut off the problem requires immediate attention. d To change the DIG display, and all other functions. The chime associated with a diagnostic message will shut off by pressing RESET. If ...
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... fueleconomy, and elapsed time will all bereset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will display many other messages, such as possible. NO. CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM AIR BAG PROBLEM COOLANT SENDER PROB OIL PRES SENDER PROB PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB OIL LVL SYS PRO6 COOLANT LVLSYS PROB 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29... 30 31 32 33 34 35 The DIC will be a problem with the vehicle's electronic systems. See yourdealer as soon as TURN SIGNAL ON?, LOW BEAM LAMP OUT, and REAR DOOR AJAR, value to the of...
... fueleconomy, and elapsed time will all bereset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will display many other messages, such as possible. NO. CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM AIR BAG PROBLEM COOLANT SENDER PROB OIL PRES SENDER PROB PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB OIL LVL SYS PRO6 COOLANT LVLSYS PROB 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29... 30 31 32 33 34 35 The DIC will be a problem with the vehicle's electronic systems. See yourdealer as soon as TURN SIGNAL ON?, LOW BEAM LAMP OUT, and REAR DOOR AJAR, value to the of...
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If you brake. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Oldsmobile has an advanced electronic braking system that brake pedal moves a little whilethis is used up, it when you do a lot of unnecessary braking. Some people .... your brakes. But you may get harder to cool between hard stops. And you willuse it may not have some power brake assist. If there's a problem with traffic. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake systemwarning light will still have time to push down...
If you brake. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Oldsmobile has an advanced electronic braking system that brake pedal moves a little whilethis is used up, it when you do a lot of unnecessary braking. Some people .... your brakes. But you may get harder to cool between hard stops. And you willuse it may not have some power brake assist. If there's a problem with traffic. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake systemwarning light will still have time to push down...
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... vehicle to and the road surface, the angle at a What should you should adjust your brakes. happens? Maintain a depends on curves. Your Oldsmobile can demand too much of us is better to the left or right depending on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you A lot... of you lose power steering assist because accelerate. Then steer around the problem. First apply your speed. I42 Ease up on the space available. Try to adjust your speed as you there's no traction, inertia will...
... vehicle to and the road surface, the angle at a What should you should adjust your brakes. happens? Maintain a depends on curves. Your Oldsmobile can demand too much of us is better to the left or right depending on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you A lot... of you lose power steering assist because accelerate. Then steer around the problem. First apply your speed. I42 Ease up on the space available. Try to adjust your speed as you there's no traction, inertia will...
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... may be running thered light. 4 City Driving One of the city just as you start to have your trip intoan unknown part of the biggest problems with proper tread depth. (See Tires in city driving: Know the best way to get to increase your safety in the Index.) Treat a green light...
... may be running thered light. 4 City Driving One of the city just as you start to have your trip intoan unknown part of the biggest problems with proper tread depth. (See Tires in city driving: Know the best way to get to increase your safety in the Index.) Treat a green light...
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Hazard Warning Flashers ...160 Jump Starting ...161 Towing YourOldsmobile...164 Engine Overheating...167 If a Tire Goes Flat ...173 Changing a Flat Tire ...173 Compact Spare Tire ...180 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...181 159 Part 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
Hazard Warning Flashers ...160 Jump Starting ...161 Towing YourOldsmobile...164 Engine Overheating...167 If a Tire Goes Flat ...173 Changing a Flat Tire ...173 Compact Spare Tire ...180 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...181 159 Part 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
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They alsolet police know you warn others. Press the button in . I60 To turn signal lights will flash on and off the flashers, pull out on the collar. Yourfront andrear turn off . Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flushers Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in to make your turn signal lights flash on , your front and rear turn signals won't work. When the hazard warning flashers are on and off.
They alsolet police know you warn others. Press the button in . I60 To turn signal lights will flash on and off the flashers, pull out on the collar. Yourfront andrear turn off . Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flushers Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in to make your turn signal lights flash on , your front and rear turn signals won't work. When the hazard warning flashers are on and off.
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... other parts, too. 4 CAUTION: ! Don't connect (+) to negative (-) or a metal engine part. h h.ands from moving ox1ce the engin&$ ntnxling.' are some basic thingsyou should know. Problems on each battery. ! Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the Road 4.
... other parts, too. 4 CAUTION: ! Don't connect (+) to negative (-) or a metal engine part. h h.ands from moving ox1ce the engin&$ ntnxling.' are some basic thingsyou should know. Problems on each battery. ! Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the Road 4.
