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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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...as a 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 . If it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (.95 L to 25 second delay, LEVEL TEM~...If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If you it reads low, the engine oil should go out. Driving whilethis light is low, the warning light or messagewill I // OIL If the warning light or message comes on , turn off all your battery. A warning chime may be...
...as a 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 . If it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (.95 L to 25 second delay, LEVEL TEM~...If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If you it reads low, the engine oil should go out. Driving whilethis light is low, the warning light or messagewill I // OIL If the warning light or message comes on , turn off all your battery. A warning chime may be...
Owner's Manual
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The display will showa reading such as : OIL PRESSURE 57 PSI OIL PRESSURE 393 KPA Press SEL v to select OIL. Your vehicle's engine oil is an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. r.1.L. ::>Ll!A=! It alerts you should schedule an oil change the oil on a schedule consistent with your vehicle's driving conditions. FUEL E UNLEADED FUEL ONLY - 3 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY...
The display will showa reading such as : OIL PRESSURE 57 PSI OIL PRESSURE 393 KPA Press SEL v to select OIL. Your vehicle's engine oil is an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. r.1.L. ::>Ll!A=! It alerts you should schedule an oil change the oil on a schedule consistent with your vehicle's driving conditions. FUEL E UNLEADED FUEL ONLY - 3 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY...
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... areas, change . So, be reset accurately until the display shows MONTH? Acknowledge all diagnostic messages Engine Oil. Press SEL to display the date. about five seconds. Press SEL 4 b if necessary to select OIL. The display will display each oil oil is started. Display the date as : FRI OCTOBER 8 To change to 1000/0. Press and hold...
... areas, change . So, be reset accurately until the display shows MONTH? Acknowledge all diagnostic messages Engine Oil. Press SEL to display the date. about five seconds. Press SEL 4 b if necessary to select OIL. The display will display each oil oil is started. Display the date as : FRI OCTOBER 8 To change to 1000/0. Press and hold...
Owner's Manual
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...re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for turns even if the bulbs on thetrailer are still working .Once you if one of engine and transaxle overheating. Your vehicle may let you not know if one of the chocks. 4 Stop and have to check occasionallyto be ...might have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3 When the wheel chocks are in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt,cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these sections before you are especially important in place, . Peoplecan be injured, and both...
...re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for turns even if the bulbs on thetrailer are still working .Once you if one of engine and transaxle overheating. Your vehicle may let you not know if one of the chocks. 4 Stop and have to check occasionallyto be ...might have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3 When the wheel chocks are in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt,cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these sections before you are especially important in place, . Peoplecan be injured, and both...
Owner's Manual
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Radiator Pressure Cap IO. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Engine Oil Dipstick 8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Battery P P 190 Sewice & Appearance Care 3800 Engine (Code L) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Air Cleaner 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap 9. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick . 4.
Radiator Pressure Cap IO. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Engine Oil Dipstick 8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Battery P P 190 Sewice & Appearance Care 3800 Engine (Code L) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Air Cleaner 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap 9. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick . 4.
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Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Engine Oil Fill Cap 8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Radiator Pressure Cap IO. Battery 191 3800 SC Engine (Code 1) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir . 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir . 5. Air Cleaner 7. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2.
Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Engine Oil Fill Cap 8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Radiator Pressure Cap IO. Battery 191 3800 SC Engine (Code 1) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir . 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir . 5. Air Cleaner 7. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2.
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...the vehicle must use . When to check yourengine oil level right away. NOTICE: Don't addtoo much oil that the oil level gets above cross-hatched the area that shows the proper operating range, your engine oil to every time you need to drain back into the oil pan. this is at or below the ADD... mark, then you 're through. 1 Inorder to use the right kind. Sewice & Appearance Care Engine Oil If the Check Oil Level message, Oil Level light, or Check Oil light on the instrument panel comes on, it again, keeping the tip lower, and check the level. Turn off the...
...the vehicle must use . When to check yourengine oil level right away. NOTICE: Don't addtoo much oil that the oil level gets above cross-hatched the area that shows the proper operating range, your engine oil to every time you need to drain back into the oil pan. this is at or below the ADD... mark, then you 're through. 1 Inorder to use the right kind. Sewice & Appearance Care Engine Oil If the Check Oil Level message, Oil Level light, or Check Oil light on the instrument panel comes on, it again, keeping the tip lower, and check the level. Turn off the...
Owner's Manual
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...2OW-50. DO NOT USE SAE 10W-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VlSCOSlW GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR O F "C +38 +loo What Kind... of Oil to be .dentifiedwith this on thefront of the container, you should very use other quality...
...2OW-50. DO NOT USE SAE 10W-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VlSCOSlW GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR O F "C +38 +loo What Kind... of Oil to be .dentifiedwith this on thefront of the container, you should very use other quality...
Owner's Manual
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...advise if to 100% after every oilchange. The engine is true, change your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center, always reset the engine oil life to you should look foroils with the "starburst" symbol, you need to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true foryour ...vehicle, then you should change and atevery other oil changeafter that do not have either the "...
...advise if to 100% after every oilchange. The engine is true, change your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center, always reset the engine oil life to you should look foroils with the "starburst" symbol, you need to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true foryour ...vehicle, then you should change and atevery other oil changeafter that do not have either the "...
Owner's Manual
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... NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off,a backfire can easily get into streams or bodies of oil products.) Used oil can calfst2 you lmow that used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for your skin and nails ...the air ~ cleaner off can be a real threat to replace the air filter. Clean your skin andcould even cause cancer? Don't let used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of water. Always have to be burned. Instead, recycle it by putting it on the...
... NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off,a backfire can easily get into streams or bodies of oil products.) Used oil can calfst2 you lmow that used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for your skin and nails ...the air ~ cleaner off can be a real threat to replace the air filter. Clean your skin andcould even cause cancer? Don't let used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of water. Always have to be burned. Instead, recycle it by putting it on the...
Owner's Manual
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... done at an Oldsmobile dealership Service Department. What Kind of Oil to get a false readingon the dipstick. using a%" allen wrench. $.The oil level is changed....reading if you check your transaxle fluid. 198 Use only the recommended oil. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle... the engine to cool two to determine whento change your fluid. in the Index. before removingit. 3 Remove the oil fill plug . Replace the oil plugwith ...your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is correct when it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions ...
... done at an Oldsmobile dealership Service Department. What Kind of Oil to get a false readingon the dipstick. using a%" allen wrench. $.The oil level is changed....reading if you check your transaxle fluid. 198 Use only the recommended oil. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle... the engine to cool two to determine whento change your fluid. in the Index. before removingit. 3 Remove the oil fill plug . Replace the oil plugwith ...your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is correct when it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions ...
Owner's Manual
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...: DOT-5 siliconebrake fluid can damage paint, so be replaced. Don't let someone put in your vehicle. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in , thefluid level goes backup. If you tryto drive with DOT-3 brake fluid. When new linings are needed.The 204 such as necessary, onlywhen...
...: DOT-5 siliconebrake fluid can damage paint, so be replaced. Don't let someone put in your vehicle. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in , thefluid level goes backup. If you tryto drive with DOT-3 brake fluid. When new linings are needed.The 204 such as necessary, onlywhen...
Owner's Manual
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... oz. Dielectric Silicone Grease ...Weatherstrips ...12345579 Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant ...General purpose silicone ...1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 02. Engine Oil ...Engine lubrication ...See Erzgine Oil in this section. 16 oz. refilled with it.) 1 oz. lubricant 1052277 12 oz. SIZE 1 gal. (3.8... & Appearance Care FIuids & Lubricants ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER Antifreeze Coolant ...Year-round antifreeze for advice ...1052367 Engine Oil ...Hood, trunk and door hinges Windshield Washer Solvent...Windshield washer fluid Power Steering Fluid (Normal)...Power Steering System ......
... oz. Dielectric Silicone Grease ...Weatherstrips ...12345579 Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant ...General purpose silicone ...1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 02. Engine Oil ...Engine lubrication ...See Erzgine Oil in this section. 16 oz. refilled with it.) 1 oz. lubricant 1052277 12 oz. SIZE 1 gal. (3.8... & Appearance Care FIuids & Lubricants ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER Antifreeze Coolant ...Year-round antifreeze for advice ...1052367 Engine Oil ...Hood, trunk and door hinges Windshield Washer Solvent...Windshield washer fluid Power Steering Fluid (Normal)...Power Steering System ......
Owner's Manual
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...). Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, and parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. 3. Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection '% Inspect the belt for your vehiclehas an Engine Oil-ChangeIndicator (EOCI), the indicator will show you or anyone else drivesthe vehicle. See Coolant in the... - To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure testof both the cooling system and pressure cap. Engine Oil and Filter Change'? Clean the outside of proper viscosity. If your vehicle'sengine (e.g., SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W-30), see...
...). Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, and parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. 3. Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection '% Inspect the belt for your vehiclehas an Engine Oil-ChangeIndicator (EOCI), the indicator will show you or anyone else drivesthe vehicle. See Coolant in the... - To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure testof both the cooling system and pressure cap. Engine Oil and Filter Change'? Clean the outside of proper viscosity. If your vehicle'sengine (e.g., SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W-30), see...
Owner's Manual
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See Coolant in the Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if Index for further details. See Windshield WasherFluid in the Index for further details. 242 See Tires ... underhood checks each fuel fi//.) at once. SeeEngine Oil in the windshield wasllGrxlm add the properfluid if and necessary. Clean cassette deck. Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are completed at CHECK OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO Engine Oil Level Engine Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the engine oil leveland add the proper...
See Coolant in the Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if Index for further details. See Windshield WasherFluid in the Index for further details. 242 See Tires ... underhood checks each fuel fi//.) at once. SeeEngine Oil in the windshield wasllGrxlm add the properfluid if and necessary. Clean cassette deck. Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are completed at CHECK OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO Engine Oil Level Engine Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the engine oil leveland add the proper...
Owner's Manual
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...SH/CD," "SH,SG,CD,""SG/CD," etc. Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5'""-30 engine oil. Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 1Is Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No...(GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Engine oil. 1 247 1 Section D:Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricantsidentified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained ...
...SH/CD," "SH,SG,CD,""SG/CD," etc. Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5'""-30 engine oil. Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 1Is Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No...(GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Engine oil. 1 247 1 Section D:Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricantsidentified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained ...
Owner's Manual
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...lubricant (GM rt do. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a. Engine oil. See RepZacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs. 248 Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent)....Pivots and Spring Anchor Category LB (GM Part No. Hood andD o Hinges, or Fuel Filler Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrips Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109). Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI C ~tde 2, b. b.
...lubricant (GM rt do. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a. Engine oil. See RepZacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs. 248 Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent)....Pivots and Spring Anchor Category LB (GM Part No. Hood andD o Hinges, or Fuel Filler Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrips Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109). Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI C ~tde 2, b. b.
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Engine Oil...192. 198 Cassette Tape Player ...124 Power Steering Fluid ...203 AM/FM Stereo...Adding Ashtrays & Lighter ...80 Brake Fluid ...204 Audio Systems...121 Electrical Equipment ...121. 221 AM/FM Stereo Radio ...122 Engine Coolant ...169. 171 AM/FM Stereo Radio with ATC. New Vehicle...52. 155 Buckling Up (see Audio Systems ) Center...101 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...139 Standard ...100 Anti-Lock Brake System Blizzard ...153 Warning Light...95 Block Heater, Engine ...54 Blowout. Anti-Theft Tips ...48 A B S Warning Light ...95 Appearance Care ...214 Accessory Power Outlets ...81 ...
Engine Oil...192. 198 Cassette Tape Player ...124 Power Steering Fluid ...203 AM/FM Stereo...Adding Ashtrays & Lighter ...80 Brake Fluid ...204 Audio Systems...121 Electrical Equipment ...121. 221 AM/FM Stereo Radio ...122 Engine Coolant ...169. 171 AM/FM Stereo Radio with ATC. New Vehicle...52. 155 Buckling Up (see Audio Systems ) Center...101 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...139 Standard ...100 Anti-Lock Brake System Blizzard ...153 Warning Light...95 Block Heater, Engine ...54 Blowout. Anti-Theft Tips ...48 A B S Warning Light ...95 Appearance Care ...214 Accessory Power Outlets ...81 ...
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...Checking & Hill and Mountain Roads ...150 Adding ...169, 171,201,226,228 a . Index 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...Air ...195, 227 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...218 Cassette Player...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...
...Checking & Hill and Mountain Roads ...150 Adding ...169, 171,201,226,228 a . Index 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...Air ...195, 227 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...218 Cassette Player...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...