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How to Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release -%- w Iiii 1 Battery Charging System Lighter Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Horn Speaker Hood Release Anti-Lock Brakes Er Power Window 10
How to Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release -%- w Iiii 1 Battery Charging System Lighter Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Horn Speaker Hood Release Anti-Lock Brakes Er Power Window 10
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... or Start. The system checks for few a seconds when you if there is ready. Then the light should go out, which shows AIR BAG. 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. You ...will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you turn your air bag system may not work...
... or Start. The system checks for few a seconds when you if there is ready. Then the light should go out, which shows AIR BAG. 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. You ...will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you turn your air bag system may not work...
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... you lift your right foot. That section shows what to do first to release'' park brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down with your vehicle there with the parking brake on, thebrake light stays on Any Hill: See the Index under Towing a Trailer. have to drive. This...partsof your transaxle. To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down and push thepark brake pedal with your left foot. NOTICE: If your front wheels can cause your brakes or shift into first gearuntil the vehicle is on, the brake system warning light will unlock the pedal.
... you lift your right foot. That section shows what to do first to release'' park brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down with your vehicle there with the parking brake on, thebrake light stays on Any Hill: See the Index under Towing a Trailer. have to drive. This...partsof your transaxle. To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down and push thepark brake pedal with your left foot. NOTICE: If your front wheels can cause your brakes or shift into first gearuntil the vehicle is on, the brake system warning light will unlock the pedal.
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...you will hear a continuous I ?ush the switch again toturn off the 1ights. Many drivers findthis to turn on the brake pedal; Features & Controls course, applyingthe brake tales you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into P (Park) your cruise control set speed ...memory is erased. ? To Erase Cruise Control Memory When you out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on : Parking Lights Side Marker Lights...
...you will hear a continuous I ?ush the switch again toturn off the 1ights. Many drivers findthis to turn on the brake pedal; Features & Controls course, applyingthe brake tales you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into P (Park) your cruise control set speed ...memory is erased. ? To Erase Cruise Control Memory When you out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on : Parking Lights Side Marker Lights...
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...level is not low, have it fixed right away. Your Oldsmobile's hydraulicbrake system is low, bringit up to be lowon coolant. You can still work and stop the chime by pressing RESET. Features & Controls The LOW COOLANTwarning light will also come on when you turn on the LOW ...Zndex under Engine Coolant and check your brake system inspected right away. 94 Brake System Warning Light - If one part isn't working, the other part can stop you have and the electronic cluster, the message LOW BRAKE FLUID will appear in the information center, the BRAKE light will comeon, and a fast warning...
...level is not low, have it fixed right away. Your Oldsmobile's hydraulicbrake system is low, bringit up to be lowon coolant. You can still work and stop the chime by pressing RESET. Features & Controls The LOW COOLANTwarning light will also come on when you turn on the LOW ...Zndex under Engine Coolant and check your brake system inspected right away. 94 Brake System Warning Light - If one part isn't working, the other part can stop you have and the electronic cluster, the message LOW BRAKE FLUID will appear in the information center, the BRAKE light will comeon, and a fast warning...
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...on for the following reasons: If your regular The TRACTION OFF warning light brakes. When this part. CAUTfUPC: 96 Features & Controls If the light stayson, turn the system back on, press the switch again. Or, if the light comeson when you're driving, stop as soon aspossible and turn ...the traction control system will not limit wheel spin. If you If don't have brakes, but you turn TRACTION TRACTION the ignition off and the warning light wilI come on. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on again. The system willalso turn itself on if you turn your ...
...on for the following reasons: If your regular The TRACTION OFF warning light brakes. When this part. CAUTfUPC: 96 Features & Controls If the light stayson, turn the system back on, press the switch again. Or, if the light comeson when you're driving, stop as soon aspossible and turn ...the traction control system will not limit wheel spin. If you If don't have brakes, but you turn TRACTION TRACTION the ignition off and the warning light wilI come on. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on again. The system willalso turn itself on if you turn your ...
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...eliminate a lot of heavy braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. But you willuse it may even notice your brakes. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake systemwarning light will help prevent skidding. Your brakes will still have time to ... or clicking noise. If there's a problem with traffic. Once the power assist is going on . 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 start your vehicle. If you 're driving...
...eliminate a lot of heavy braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. But you willuse it may even notice your brakes. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake systemwarning light will help prevent skidding. Your brakes will still have time to ... or clicking noise. If there's a problem with traffic. Once the power assist is going on . 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 start your vehicle. If you 're driving...
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... happens with ABS. Just hold the conditions. You slam on when your tractioncontrol controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lockdoesn't change the limiting wheel spin. could. braking hard. The TRACTION ACTIVE light will appear wheel and at therear wheels. Always when your vehicle has the Driver about... up ahead to apply your computer keeps of the front wheels are slowing down and let anti-lock work the brakes at each front have anti-lock brakes. Your Driving and the Road Traction Control System (Option) Your vehicle may hear a motor or clicking noise during...
... happens with ABS. Just hold the conditions. You slam on when your tractioncontrol controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lockdoesn't change the limiting wheel spin. could. braking hard. The TRACTION ACTIVE light will appear wheel and at therear wheels. Always when your vehicle has the Driver about... up ahead to apply your computer keeps of the front wheels are slowing down and let anti-lock work the brakes at each front have anti-lock brakes. Your Driving and the Road Traction Control System (Option) Your vehicle may hear a motor or clicking noise during...
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Never cross a solid line on your Oldsmobile's threecontrol before moving wheels aren't rolling. Keep back a reasonable distance....to pass the slow vehicle. But take Let's review what driving experts say care that your control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Defensive drivers ... the In anyemergency, don't up for acceleration skid too much speed or brake lights are linedup to the following a larger vehicle. systems. In the braking skid your pass, need you than makes up . In the steering or...
Never cross a solid line on your Oldsmobile's threecontrol before moving wheels aren't rolling. Keep back a reasonable distance....to pass the slow vehicle. But take Let's review what driving experts say care that your control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Defensive drivers ... the In anyemergency, don't up for acceleration skid too much speed or brake lights are linedup to the following a larger vehicle. systems. In the braking skid your pass, need you than makes up . In the steering or...
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... not know if one of your vehicle lights isout. release the regular brakes until thetrailer is covered in , be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lights fromtime to time to check occasionallyto be injured, and both your parking brake, and then shift to move. the pedal...Things that are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt,cooling system, and brake adjustment. If you're trailering, it : 1. Your vehicle may think drivers behind you are tight. When you plugtrailer lights into P (Park) yet. 2. Drive slowly until the choclts absorb the load. 4. ...
... not know if one of your vehicle lights isout. release the regular brakes until thetrailer is covered in , be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lights fromtime to time to check occasionallyto be injured, and both your parking brake, and then shift to move. the pedal...Things that are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt,cooling system, and brake adjustment. If you're trailering, it : 1. Your vehicle may think drivers behind you are tight. When you plugtrailer lights into P (Park) yet. 2. Drive slowly until the choclts absorb the load. 4. ...
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... If you carry reflective triangles, you don't want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour Oldsmobile. Trying to do it could result in N (Neutral). 3. Turn off all lights that wouldn't be damaged. Check the othervehicle. Get the vehicles close enough so the r ~~ ~ NOTICE...And it safely. Put an automatic transaxle in P (Park) or a manual transaxle in costly damage to start your Oldsmobile, and thebad grounding could damage your warranty. Set the parking brake firmly on each other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground system.
... If you carry reflective triangles, you don't want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour Oldsmobile. Trying to do it could result in N (Neutral). 3. Turn off all lights that wouldn't be damaged. Check the othervehicle. Get the vehicles close enough so the r ~~ ~ NOTICE...And it safely. Put an automatic transaxle in P (Park) or a manual transaxle in costly damage to start your Oldsmobile, and thebad grounding could damage your warranty. Set the parking brake firmly on each other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground system.
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...your vehicIe. SeeAppearance Care in the wrong kind of fluid. So, it off ' your brake fluid. container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoircap before removing it . Don't let someone put in your brake warning light will sound if you do , wash it isn't a good idea to level, your...that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brakepads are worn and new pads are put in the Index. /i\ CAUTION; Adding brake fluid won 't work is filled with this warning light See Brake on . There are worn, then you'll have built-inwear indicators that fluid is here. Disc...
...your vehicIe. SeeAppearance Care in the wrong kind of fluid. So, it off ' your brake fluid. container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoircap before removing it . Don't let someone put in your brake warning light will sound if you do , wash it isn't a good idea to level, your...that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brakepads are worn and new pads are put in the Index. /i\ CAUTION; Adding brake fluid won 't work is filled with this warning light See Brake on . There are worn, then you'll have built-inwear indicators that fluid is here. Disc...
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... Oil...192. 198 Cassette Tape Player ...124 Power Steering Fluid ...203 AM/FM Stereo withATC. Anti-Lock...139 Warning Light...95 Braking ...138 Braking in Exhaust ...63, 64, 153 Cassette Tape Player (see Audio Systems ) Center Passenger Position ...27 Chains, Tire ... ...206 Antenna Jump Starting ...161 Fixed ...134 Warning...206 Power ...134 Battery Warning Light Antifreeze ...200 Electronic ...101 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...139 Standard ...100 Anti-Lock Brake System Blizzard ...153 Warning Light...95 Block Heater, Engine ...54 Blowout. Sound Equipment ...121 Cassette Tape and Compact...
... Oil...192. 198 Cassette Tape Player ...124 Power Steering Fluid ...203 AM/FM Stereo withATC. Anti-Lock...139 Warning Light...95 Braking ...138 Braking in Exhaust ...63, 64, 153 Cassette Tape Player (see Audio Systems ) Center Passenger Position ...27 Chains, Tire ... ...206 Antenna Jump Starting ...161 Fixed ...134 Warning...206 Power ...134 Battery Warning Light Antifreeze ...200 Electronic ...101 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...139 Standard ...100 Anti-Lock Brake System Blizzard ...153 Warning Light...95 Block Heater, Engine ...54 Blowout. Sound Equipment ...121 Cassette Tape and Compact...
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...Change Oil Reminder...105 Change Oil Soon Message ...105 Checking Brake Fluid ...204 Engine Coolant ...169, 201 Engine Oil Level...192, 198 Power Steering Fluid ...203 Restraint Systems ...40 Transaxle Fluid ...198 Check Oil LevelWarning Light ...100, 113 Chemical Spotting ...220 Child Restraints ...31......132 132 Compact Discs ...Fabric ...215 217 Glass ...Inside of Your Oldsmobile...215 Leather and Vinyl ...216 Outside of the Instrument Panel ...216 Temperature Gage ...92. 93 Underbody Maintenance...219 Temperature Warning Light...92. 93 Vinyl and Leather ...216 Warnings...214, 215, 219, ...
...Change Oil Reminder...105 Change Oil Soon Message ...105 Checking Brake Fluid ...204 Engine Coolant ...169, 201 Engine Oil Level...192, 198 Power Steering Fluid ...203 Restraint Systems ...40 Transaxle Fluid ...198 Check Oil LevelWarning Light ...100, 113 Chemical Spotting ...220 Child Restraints ...31......132 132 Compact Discs ...Fabric ...215 217 Glass ...Inside of Your Oldsmobile...215 Leather and Vinyl ...216 Outside of the Instrument Panel ...216 Temperature Gage ...92. 93 Underbody Maintenance...219 Temperature Warning Light...92. 93 Vinyl and Leather ...216 Warnings...214, 215, 219, ...
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...On Curves ...142 Starburst ...193 Flooded Engine...54 Passing ...143 Supercharger...198 Fluid Through Deep Standing Water ...54 Brake ...204, 228 Winter Driving ...151 Warning Light ...100. 105 .. Starting...53 Windshield Washer ...67, 203, 228 Electrical Equipment, Adding ...121, 221 Ethanol...Mirror ...76 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in ...63. 64. 153 Foreign Operation ...186 Electronic Cluster ...87 Emergencies, Braking in ...141 Parking with Alcohol ...185 F a b r i c Cleaning Warning Light (see Coolant) (see Appearance Care ) Engine Exhaust ...63 Gage ...91, 92 Engine Identification ...220 ...
...On Curves ...142 Starburst ...193 Flooded Engine...54 Passing ...143 Supercharger...198 Fluid Through Deep Standing Water ...54 Brake ...204, 228 Winter Driving ...151 Warning Light ...100. 105 .. Starting...53 Windshield Washer ...67, 203, 228 Electrical Equipment, Adding ...121, 221 Ethanol...Mirror ...76 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in ...63. 64. 153 Foreign Operation ...186 Electronic Cluster ...87 Emergencies, Braking in ...141 Parking with Alcohol ...185 F a b r i c Cleaning Warning Light (see Coolant) (see Appearance Care ) Engine Exhaust ...63 Gage ...91, 92 Engine Identification ...220 ...
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...Tire ...174 Jump Starting...161 Hot Engine, Safety Warnings...168, 169, 170, 200 K e y s ...42 How the Anti-Lock Brake System Works ...139 Hydroplaning...147 L a n e Change Indicator ...66 Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt Front ...18 Identification Number, Vehicle ...220 Rear...Hypnosis...150 Instrument Panel Clusters...86. 87 ...Hill and Mountain Roads ...150 Instrument Panel Intensity Control 74 Hood Release ...188 Instrument Panel Warning Lights ...88 safety Warning ...189 Intensity Control ...74 Warning. Overheated Engine 167. 189 ...Horn ...64 ,,&ck. Gage Cluster...Gages 86, 87 Coolant Temperature...
...Tire ...174 Jump Starting...161 Hot Engine, Safety Warnings...168, 169, 170, 200 K e y s ...42 How the Anti-Lock Brake System Works ...139 Hydroplaning...147 L a n e Change Indicator ...66 Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt Front ...18 Identification Number, Vehicle ...220 Rear...Hypnosis...150 Instrument Panel Clusters...86. 87 ...Hill and Mountain Roads ...150 Instrument Panel Intensity Control 74 Hood Release ...188 Instrument Panel Warning Lights ...88 safety Warning ...189 Intensity Control ...74 Warning. Overheated Engine 167. 189 ...Horn ...64 ,,&ck. Gage Cluster...Gages 86, 87 Coolant Temperature...
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... & Services ...242 R r k ...56 Shifting Into ...61 Shifting Out of ...62 Parking On Hills ...158 Over Things That Burn ...63 With the Engine Running...64 Parking Brake ...60 PASS-I Underhood ...Warning Lights ...101 ...208 Loading Your Vehicle Locks ...43 Locks, Programmable Automatic ...44 Locks, Remote Control ...45 Locks.
... & Services ...242 R r k ...56 Shifting Into ...61 Shifting Out of ...62 Parking On Hills ...158 Over Things That Burn ...63 With the Engine Running...64 Parking Brake ...60 PASS-I Underhood ...Warning Lights ...101 ...208 Loading Your Vehicle Locks ...43 Locks, Programmable Automatic ...44 Locks, Remote Control ...45 Locks.