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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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... the light tells you if there 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 turn your vehicle servicedright away. 23 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.
... the light tells you if there 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 turn your vehicle servicedright away. 23 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.
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition. If the ignition is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with the parking brake on, thebrake light stays on , the brake system warning light will follow it to drive. To Release the Parking Brake: This vehicle has a "push to keep the trailer from moving. When you stop when ...can be shut off with only the accelerator pedal. L NOTICE: Driving with your right foot. To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down and push thepark brake pedal with your left foot. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. If You are Towing a Trailer and are ...
...the ignition. If the ignition is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with the parking brake on, thebrake light stays on , the brake system warning light will follow it to drive. To Release the Parking Brake: This vehicle has a "push to keep the trailer from moving. When you stop when ...can be shut off with only the accelerator pedal. L NOTICE: Driving with your right foot. To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down and push thepark brake pedal with your left foot. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. If You are Towing a Trailer and are ...
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... and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal; I m I I I 1Jghts On Reminder I f you open the door while leaving the 1ights on : Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Push the switch againto turnoff the lights. 1Push the switch marked to turn off ...of Cruise Control There are two ways to turnon t:he headlights, together with: -n- Parking Lights m Side Marker Lights Taillights m Instrument Panel Lights I \. Yarning tone. 72 Features & Controls course, applyingthe brake tales you will hear a continuous I ?ush the switch again toturn off the 1ights. ...
... and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal; I m I I I 1Jghts On Reminder I f you open the door while leaving the 1ights on : Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Push the switch againto turnoff the lights. 1Push the switch marked to turn off ...of Cruise Control There are two ways to turnon t:he headlights, together with: -n- Parking Lights m Side Marker Lights Taillights m Instrument Panel Lights I \. Yarning tone. 72 Features & Controls course, applyingthe brake tales you will hear a continuous I ?ush the switch again toturn off the 1ights. ...
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... the level is not low, 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 chime will sound. Your Oldsmobile's hydraulicbrake system is divided into twoparts. For good braking, though, you need both parts working . You can still work and stop...
... the level is not low, 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 chime will sound. Your Oldsmobile's hydraulicbrake system is divided into twoparts. For good braking, though, you need both parts working . You can still work and stop...
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... , you If don't have anti-lock brakesand Light (OPTION) there's a problem with your brakes cool down. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on again. the regular Traction Control System Warning brake systemwarning light is not working. If you 're driving, your ignition off and the warning light wilI come on . The system willalso turn your...
... , you If don't have anti-lock brakesand Light (OPTION) there's a problem with your brakes cool down. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on again. the regular Traction Control System Warning brake systemwarning light is not working. If you 're driving, your ignition off and the warning light wilI come on . The system willalso turn your...
Owner's Manual
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... to push down. But you willuse it may get harder to cool between hard stops. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light in spurts - your brakes. 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 will wear out much faster if you...
... to push down. But you willuse it may get harder to cool between hard stops. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light in spurts - your brakes. 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 will wear out much faster if you...
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...room up to the Index. You slam on when your foot up ahead to stop , but this happens, the system works the front brakes andreduces Here's how anti-lock works. If you have time to apply your traction control system is normal. ( Suddenly an animal jumps ..., the computer will receiving updates on wheel speed and come on the brakes. The TRACTION ACTIVE light will the vehicle infront of available tire androacI Don't pump the brakes. Remember: Anti-lockdoesn't change the limiting wheel spin. brake pressure faster than any driver Information System in slippery road conditions...
...room up to the Index. You slam on when your foot up ahead to stop , but this happens, the system works the front brakes andreduces Here's how anti-lock works. If you have time to apply your traction control system is normal. ( Suddenly an animal jumps ..., the computer will receiving updates on wheel speed and come on the brakes. The TRACTION ACTIVE light will the vehicle infront of available tire androacI Don't pump the brakes. Remember: Anti-lockdoesn't change the limiting wheel spin. brake pressure faster than any driver Information System in slippery road conditions...
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...lane roads. where thetires meet the road to turn . The vehicle you only slow down orstarting to do Check your mirrors, glance over your Oldsmobile's threecontrol before moving wheels aren't rolling. Try not to spin. Even though the cornering slud, too much throttle causes thedriving wheels to pass ... lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of the In anyemergency, don't up for acceleration skid too much speed or brake lights are always possible. Never cross a solid line on your what happens when the three you as you . the vehicle. to pass. If other ...
...lane roads. where thetires meet the road to turn . The vehicle you only slow down orstarting to do Check your mirrors, glance over your Oldsmobile's threecontrol before moving wheels aren't rolling. Try not to spin. Even though the cornering slud, too much throttle causes thedriving wheels to pass ... lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of the In anyemergency, don't up for acceleration skid too much speed or brake lights are always possible. Never cross a solid line on your what happens when the three you as you . the vehicle. to pass. If other ...
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.... Peoplecan be injured, and both your vehicle and thetrailer can tell you have to review these is clear of your lights goesout. release the regular brakes until thetrailer is covered in place, . the pedal downwhile you 're pulling a trailer. On a long uphill grade, shift down ,...they are not.It's important to move. But if you might have trailer lights plugged in trailer operation are burned out. Apply your regularbrakes, but don't shift into a gear; Reapply the regular brakes. Your vehicle may let you start to check occasionallyto be damaged. Your ...
.... Peoplecan be injured, and both your vehicle and thetrailer can tell you have to review these is clear of your lights goesout. release the regular brakes until thetrailer is covered in place, . the pedal downwhile you 're pulling a trailer. On a long uphill grade, shift down ,...they are not.It's important to move. But if you might have trailer lights plugged in trailer operation are burned out. Apply your regularbrakes, but don't shift into a gear; Reapply the regular brakes. Your vehicle may let you start to check occasionallyto be damaged. Your ...
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...If you leave your vehicle. To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile: 1. If they are, it could be on, badly damaged.The repairs wouldn't wrat. Set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles can be damaged. be covered by your Oldsmobile, and thebad grounding could cause a ground connection you... Put an automatic transaxle in P (Park) or a manual transaxle in costly damage to do it could result in N (Neutral). 3. Turn off all lights that wouldn't be injured if the vehicles roll. Turn off the ignition on each other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground system....
...If you leave your vehicle. To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile: 1. If they are, it could be on, badly damaged.The repairs wouldn't wrat. Set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles can be damaged. be covered by your Oldsmobile, and thebad grounding could cause a ground connection you... Put an automatic transaxle in P (Park) or a manual transaxle in costly damage to do it could result in N (Neutral). 3. Turn off all lights that wouldn't be injured if the vehicles roll. Turn off the ignition on each other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground system....
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...leak. container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoircap before removing it . Don't use only DOT-3 brake fluid - For example, just a few drops of the brake system. Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is filled with this warning light See Brake on your vehicIe. It is here. The...necessary, onlywhen work at all. If you tryto drive with DOT-3 brake fluid. So, it off ' your brake warning light will sound if you add fluidwhen your master cylinder might go down. What to spill brake fluid on . SeeAppearance Care in , thefluid level goes backup. You...
...leak. container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoircap before removing it . Don't use only DOT-3 brake fluid - For example, just a few drops of the brake system. Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is filled with this warning light See Brake on your vehicIe. It is here. The...necessary, onlywhen work at all. If you tryto drive with DOT-3 brake fluid. So, it off ' your brake warning light will sound if you add fluidwhen your master cylinder might go down. What to spill brake fluid on . SeeAppearance Care in , thefluid level goes backup. You...
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... Master Cylinder ...204 Parking ...60 Pedal Travel ...205 Warning Light...94. 95 Wear Indicators-Front Brakes ...204 Brake System Warning Light ...94 Brakes. Anti-Theft Tips ...48 A B S Warning Light ...95 Appearance Care ...214 Accessory Power Outlets ...81 Armrest. Anti-Lock...139 Warning Light...95 Braking ...138 Braking in Emergencies ...141 Braking Technique ...138 Break-In. Storage ...79. 80 Adding Ashtrays...
... Master Cylinder ...204 Parking ...60 Pedal Travel ...205 Warning Light...94. 95 Wear Indicators-Front Brakes ...204 Brake System Warning Light ...94 Brakes. Anti-Theft Tips ...48 A B S Warning Light ...95 Appearance Care ...214 Accessory Power Outlets ...81 Armrest. Anti-Lock...139 Warning Light...95 Braking ...138 Braking in Emergencies ...141 Braking Technique ...138 Break-In. Storage ...79. 80 Adding Ashtrays...
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... 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... 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 Your Oldsmobile ...217 Power Antenna ...134 264 Proper Mixture to Do ...161 Comfort Controls ...110 Defects. Reporting Safety ......
... 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... 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 Your Oldsmobile ...217 Power Antenna ...134 264 Proper Mixture to Do ...161 Comfort Controls ...110 Defects. Reporting Safety ......
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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 Fan...
... 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 Fan...
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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 ...29 ...62, 64, 119 Idling Your .... 85 Highway 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.
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 ...29 ...62, 64, 119 Idling Your .... 85 Highway 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.
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Underhood ...Warning Lights ...101 ...208 Loading Your Vehicle Locks ...43 Locks, Programmable Automatic ...44 Locks, Remote Control ...45 Locks. Security...46 Long Distance Driving ...149 Low Battery ...100. ... & 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. Security...46 Long Distance Driving ...149 Low Battery ...100. ... & 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