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... this manual. Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, You can usually tell at a glance if that help you 'll rind that pictures and words work together to drive under different conditions. Part... and how to they first receive their new vehicle. This will help find helpful infonnatian and tips about the features and controls for vehicle. your Oldsmobile.
... this manual. Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, You can usually tell at a glance if that help you 'll rind that pictures and words work together to drive under different conditions. Part... and how to they first receive their new vehicle. This will help find helpful infonnatian and tips about the features and controls for vehicle. your Oldsmobile.
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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I illuminated Enfry System (OPTION) When you lift the handle of either front door, lights inside your vehicle will go on when you start your engine. Features & Controls I Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn off after ten will minutes to save your battery. These lights willgo off after about 20 seconds, or when you press any button on . The lights will also go on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter. If a door is left ajar, your interior lights turn it. 50
I illuminated Enfry System (OPTION) When you lift the handle of either front door, lights inside your vehicle will go on when you start your engine. Features & Controls I Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn off after ten will minutes to save your battery. These lights willgo off after about 20 seconds, or when you press any button on . The lights will also go on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter. If a door is left ajar, your interior lights turn it. 50
Owner's Manual
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...drive too quicldy through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through them very slowly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine. To use the coolantheater: 1. volt outlet. 54 Driving n2rough Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can help. In very coldweather, 0°...you ever have have your vehicle to the the floor and holding itthere as you could be plugged in the Index. I I Engine 1 Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (OPTION) NOTICE: Your engineis designed to work with too much gasoline.Ty pushing your accelerator pedal all way to ...
...drive too quicldy through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through them very slowly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine. To use the coolantheater: 1. volt outlet. 54 Driving n2rough Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can help. In very coldweather, 0°...you ever have have your vehicle to the the floor and holding itthere as you could be plugged in the Index. I I Engine 1 Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (OPTION) NOTICE: Your engineis designed to work with too much gasoline.Ty pushing your accelerator pedal all way to ...
Owner's Manual
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Features & Con~ols P There are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below: Park P Reverse R Neutral N Overdrive 03 Third 3 Second 2 First 1 1Dark P (Park): This locl In this manual, these are several shift positions.
Features & Con~ols P There are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below: Park P Reverse R Neutral N Overdrive 03 Third 3 Second 2 First 1 1Dark P (Park): This locl In this manual, these are several shift positions.
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To restart when you're already moving, use N when your vehicle is being towed. 58 Features & Controls P RNm321 NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engineracing isn't covered by your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Neutral N (Neutral): In this position, your warranty. Also, use N (Neutral) only.
To restart when you're already moving, use N when your vehicle is being towed. 58 Features & Controls P RNm321 NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engineracing isn't covered by your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Neutral N (Neutral): In this position, your warranty. Also, use N (Neutral) only.
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... power (but lower fuel economy) than 5 miles (8 Im), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 lm/h), or you might choose 3 instead of E j: 59 Don't shift into Overdrive. You can help control your transaxle. NOTICE: If your engine. 1 (First Gear): This position gives you even more power but then you drive very far...
... power (but lower fuel economy) than 5 miles (8 Im), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 lm/h), or you might choose 3 instead of E j: 59 Don't shift into Overdrive. You can help control your transaxle. NOTICE: If your engine. 1 (First Gear): This position gives you even more power but then you drive very far...
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... from the transaxle, so you can walk away fromyour vehicle with you release the parking brake. you may need to leave your vehiclewith the engine running, be sure your vehicle is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park)properly before you can shift 62 If ..."torque lock" does occur, you 've movedthe shift lever into properly, the weight of P (Park) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to have the console shiftlever, without first pulling it with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle...
... from the transaxle, so you can walk away fromyour vehicle with you release the parking brake. you may need to leave your vehiclewith the engine running, be sure your vehicle is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park)properly before you can shift 62 If ..."torque lock" does occur, you 've movedthe shift lever into properly, the weight of P (Park) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to have the console shiftlever, without first pulling it with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle...
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... cannot shift out of step 4. 3.Shift to N (Neutral). 4. Apply and hold the brakepedal down but still can . - See the Index under Shifting the Automatic Transaxle. Engine Exhaust " .
... cannot shift out of step 4. 3.Shift to N (Neutral). 4. Apply and hold the brakepedal down but still can . - See the Index under Shifting the Automatic Transaxle. Engine Exhaust " .
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See Shifting Into E (Park) in the Index. 64 Features & Controls Running Your Engine Mile You're Parked It's better not topark with the engine running. Follow the proper steps to know. If you 'rt pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer in the Index. Horn You can sound thehorn by pressing the horn symbols on your vehicie won't move. But if you ever have to, here are parking ona hill and if you are some things to be sure your steeringwheel.
See Shifting Into E (Park) in the Index. 64 Features & Controls Running Your Engine Mile You're Parked It's better not topark with the engine running. Follow the proper steps to know. If you 'rt pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer in the Index. Horn You can sound thehorn by pressing the horn symbols on your vehicie won't move. But if you ever have to, here are parking ona hill and if you are some things to be sure your steeringwheel.
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... shuts off , you have 3 ;allom (11L) of these show you about 50 miles (80 kilometers). Press RESET to show a Iroblem with your engine is not necessarily empty CLUSTERS) when the last bar goesout. The nessage LOW FUEL will be displayed n the information center and a chime vi11 sound. Itmeans... your instrument cluster goes on the last page of warning zone and the HOT warning this manual. light on your engine coolant has overheated. For example, the gage may also sound. The gage moves a little when you have drivena long distance-about how nuch ...
... shuts off , you have 3 ;allom (11L) of these show you about 50 miles (80 kilometers). Press RESET to show a Iroblem with your engine is not necessarily empty CLUSTERS) when the last bar goesout. The nessage LOW FUEL will be displayed n the information center and a chime vi11 sound. Itmeans... your instrument cluster goes on the last page of warning zone and the HOT warning this manual. light on your engine coolant has overheated. For example, the gage may also sound. The gage moves a little when you have drivena long distance-about how nuch ...
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...is on the Road, this manual shows what to do .See the Zndex under r 93 the ignition is low, the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT will Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Light (ELECTRONICCLUSTERJ appear. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Add coolant. A slow chime will sound for five ... information center. If you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn theengine off as soon as possible. See theIndex under Engine Coolant. coolant temperature is normal. Themessage HOT...AC DISABLED will comeon. This is about 255°F (124°C). pull off the road...
...is on the Road, this manual shows what to do .See the Zndex under r 93 the ignition is low, the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT will Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Light (ELECTRONICCLUSTERJ appear. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Add coolant. A slow chime will sound for five ... information center. If you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn theengine off as soon as possible. See theIndex under Engine Coolant. coolant temperature is normal. Themessage HOT...AC DISABLED will comeon. This is about 255°F (124°C). pull off the road...
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... have it is working. If one part isn't working well. Features & Controls The LOW COOLANTwarning light will also come on when you turn on the engine mayoverheat. If the light comes backon after 20 seconds, the system may be lowon coolant. Low Coolant Warning Light or Message If the... will sound. If the level is low, bringit up to be a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light - If the problem is divided into twoparts. Your Oldsmobile's hydraulicbrake system is low brake fluid you . You can still work and stop the chime by pressing RESET. See the Zndex under...
... have it is working. If one part isn't working well. Features & Controls The LOW COOLANTwarning light will also come on when you turn on the engine mayoverheat. If the light comes backon after 20 seconds, the system may be lowon coolant. Low Coolant Warning Light or Message If the... will sound. If the level is low, bringit up to be a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light - If the problem is divided into twoparts. Your Oldsmobile's hydraulicbrake system is low brake fluid you . You can still work and stop the chime by pressing RESET. See the Zndex under...
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...have anti-lock brakes. Adjust your driving accordingly.This warning light may cause the TRACTION OFF warning light to reset the system. There are some engine-related problems that thesystem is on, the system will go off and the warning light wilI come on and stay on. The warning light should... go off . Then start the engine OFF ACTIVE again to come on . SeeBrake System Warning means that may come on for the following reasons: If your brakes overheat, the traction control...
...have anti-lock brakes. Adjust your driving accordingly.This warning light may cause the TRACTION OFF warning light to reset the system. There are some engine-related problems that thesystem is on, the system will go off and the warning light wilI come on and stay on. The warning light should... go off . Then start the engine OFF ACTIVE again to come on . SeeBrake System Warning means that may come on for the following reasons: If your brakes overheat, the traction control...
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... forth,you 've switched the system on, your vehicle needs service. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as a bulb check, when the engine is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light is on can destroy your transaxle. TraCfjOn ActiveLight (STANDARD AND...
... forth,you 've switched the system on, your vehicle needs service. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as a bulb check, when the engine is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light is on can destroy your transaxle. TraCfjOn ActiveLight (STANDARD AND...
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...fluid container is less than one -third full. You could lead to show you have a problem. If it does not come on but the engine is not running, asa check to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in the information center whenthe ignition is on and the fluid container...is on at all, have it is less than one -third full. A computer monitors operation of your engine may also sound. Features & Conlrols CHECK i NOTICE: LOW WASH Malfunction lndicator Light(CHECK ENGINE UGHT) If you have the base or LSS cluster with the optional reminder package,the LOW WASH warning ...
...fluid container is less than one -third full. You could lead to show you have a problem. If it does not come on but the engine is not running, asa check to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in the information center whenthe ignition is on and the fluid container...is on at all, have it is less than one -third full. A computer monitors operation of your engine may also sound. Features & Conlrols CHECK i NOTICE: LOW WASH Malfunction lndicator Light(CHECK ENGINE UGHT) If you have the base or LSS cluster with the optional reminder package,the LOW WASH warning ...
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...may come on for a moment. Haveit fixed right away. Have it cool. Sometimes when the engine is not going through your engine quickly enough to show you it doesn't come on but the light will go out when you ...have the electronic cluster, LOW PRES STOP ENGINE will be costly and is normal. This is not covered by your warranty. If you are driving.... If you have a problem with your oil, this warning light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you make a hard stop , the light may blink on , you may have a ...
...may come on for a moment. Haveit fixed right away. Have it cool. Sometimes when the engine is not going through your engine quickly enough to show you it doesn't come on but the light will go out when you ...have the electronic cluster, LOW PRES STOP ENGINE will be costly and is normal. This is not covered by your warranty. If you are driving.... If you have a problem with your oil, this warning light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you make a hard stop , the light may blink on , you may have a ...
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...vehicle, as a bulb check to show you have a problem with the warning light on after the engine oil has been brought to theproper level Oil Level Warning light or and the ignition has been off ...is turned on for20 to 40 seconds and a warning chime maysound. Have it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (.95 L to 1.4 L) low. A warning chime may be brought ...up to the proper level (see the Index under Engine Oil).The warning light or TRACTION TRACT1 mr r A PTI\ message will remain off . If you it is working ;...
...vehicle, as a bulb check to show you have a problem with the warning light on after the engine oil has been brought to theproper level Oil Level Warning light or and the ignition has been off ...is turned on for20 to 40 seconds and a warning chime maysound. Have it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (.95 L to 1.4 L) low. A warning chime may be brought ...up to the proper level (see the Index under Engine Oil).The warning light or TRACTION TRACT1 mr r A PTI\ message will remain off . If you it is working ;...
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The functions found in each category. Exceptfor 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 displayed. RE-SET: This button is also used with most...RESET. Driver Infomtion Center (OPTION) The Driver Information Center provides useful infomation on: Fuel Used and Range Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Tachometer (Engine RPM) Battery Voltage Oil Pressure * Oil Life Date Elapsed Time Vehicle System Diagnosrrcs Explanation of Controls There are no problems are : Fuel: Fuel Used...
The functions found in each category. Exceptfor 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 displayed. RE-SET: This button is also used with most...RESET. Driver Infomtion Center (OPTION) The Driver Information Center provides useful infomation on: Fuel Used and Range Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Tachometer (Engine RPM) Battery Voltage Oil Pressure * Oil Life Date Elapsed Time Vehicle System Diagnosrrcs Explanation of Controls There are no problems are : Fuel: Fuel Used...
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.... If there are updated continuously. d To change the DIG display, and all other displays, to view other functions. 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. then the system will shut off...
.... If there are updated continuously. d To change the DIG display, and all other displays, to view other functions. 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. then the system will shut off...