Owner's Manual
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...Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and Oldsmobile. Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tellsyou what to use your seatsand safetybeltsproperly. Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems part tells you how to ...doif you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. 6 In this Manual MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER'S manual from beginning to ...
...Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and Oldsmobile. Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tellsyou what to use your seatsand safetybeltsproperly. Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems part tells you how to ...doif you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. 6 In this Manual MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER'S manual from beginning to ...
Owner's Manual
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... if the velocity of the impact is only one indication. You will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and thelight tells youif there is a problem. The air bag is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle's deceleration, of the sodium azide sealed in rollovers, side impacts, or...
... if the velocity of the impact is only one indication. You will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and thelight tells youif there is a problem. The air bag is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle's deceleration, of the sodium azide sealed in rollovers, side impacts, or...
Owner's Manual
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... that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile. Keys ...Locks ...Glove Box ...Ignition Switch...Starting Your Engine ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting the Transaxle ...Parking Brake ...Shifting into Park ...Windows ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever... 57 58 60 61 68 68 72 73 I 75 77 79 81 82 83 84 87 90 95 47 Part 2 Features & Controls Here you have a problem. and informationon starting.
... that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile. Keys ...Locks ...Glove Box ...Ignition Switch...Starting Your Engine ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting the Transaxle ...Parking Brake ...Shifting into Park ...Windows ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever... 57 58 60 61 68 68 72 73 I 75 77 79 81 82 83 84 87 90 95 47 Part 2 Features & Controls Here you have a problem. and informationon starting.
Owner's Manual
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... let you orothers from injury. and even dangerous. Warning lightsand gages can signal that something is a problemwith one of the gages shows there may be a problem,check the section that may beon your vehicle. Gages can be or is wrong before it . So please get more soon. 95 The pictures will...
... let you orothers from injury. and even dangerous. Warning lightsand gages can signal that something is a problemwith one of the gages shows there may be a problem,check the section that may beon your vehicle. Gages can be or is wrong before it . So please get more soon. 95 The pictures will...
Owner's Manual
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...moves nto the red area, your engine is possible. I O T COOLANT CAN BURN YOU 3ADLY! The gage doesn't go back to fill the tank. n Problems on the Road, this manual ;bows what to do . LOW WASH FLUID LOW COOLANT LEVEL TEMP -Fi 1 w ( 0 , (@) AIR BAG Engjne Coolant... Temperature Sage (GAGE CLUSTER) rhis gage shows the engine coolant :emperatwe. I O T COOLANT CAN BURN YOU 3ADLY! In Problems on the Road, this manual. None these show a of this manual ihows what to do . For your vehicle mder normal driving conditions, you turn off...
...moves nto the red area, your engine is possible. I O T COOLANT CAN BURN YOU 3ADLY! The gage doesn't go back to fill the tank. n Problems on the Road, this manual ;bows what to do . LOW WASH FLUID LOW COOLANT LEVEL TEMP -Fi 1 w ( 0 , (@) AIR BAG Engjne Coolant... Temperature Sage (GAGE CLUSTER) rhis gage shows the engine coolant :emperatwe. I O T COOLANT CAN BURN YOU 3ADLY! In Problems on the Road, this manual. None these show a of this manual ihows what to do . For your vehicle mder normal driving conditions, you turn off...
Owner's Manual
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...readings above the red warning zone indicatethe normal operating range. Oil pressure may be caused by your warranty. 97 Have your engine from neglected oil problems be pulled off the road and thecoolant level checked. See Engine Coolant in 1tPa. If there arevisible signs of steam, see Engine Overheating in ...psi (pounds per square inch) when theengine is not covered by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in the Index before opening the hood.
...readings above the red warning zone indicatethe normal operating range. Oil pressure may be caused by your warranty. 97 Have your engine from neglected oil problems be pulled off the road and thecoolant level checked. See Engine Coolant in 1tPa. If there arevisible signs of steam, see Engine Overheating in ...psi (pounds per square inch) when theengine is not covered by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in the Index before opening the hood.
Owner's Manual
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... fixed right away. Have it rixed immediately. Check Oil Light Your engine is not receiving enough oil. The oil light could lave some other oil problem. NOTICE: Damage to Start. Thisis normal. \ INFORMATION^ 4 _C_. ..-- This indicatesthat your warranty. . 98 Checkthe oil level using the engine oil dipstick.... (See the Index under Engine Oil.) If the light does not flash, have a problem with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is working, but the light will go out when you turn the engine off....
... fixed right away. Have it rixed immediately. Check Oil Light Your engine is not receiving enough oil. The oil light could lave some other oil problem. NOTICE: Damage to Start. Thisis normal. \ INFORMATION^ 4 _C_. ..-- This indicatesthat your warranty. . 98 Checkthe oil level using the engine oil dipstick.... (See the Index under Engine Oil.) If the light does not flash, have a problem with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is working, but the light will go out when you turn the engine off....
Owner's Manual
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... go out. Voltmeter (GAGE CLUSTER) When your accessories, suchas the radio and air conditioner. Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in circulation to drain back into the oil pan. 7 7 CHARQE TEMP I FLUID rn VOLTS FASTE I LOW WASH Charging System Light The CHARGE... is only performedif the engine has been turnedoff for a considerable period of time allowingthe oil normally in theelectrical system. If you have problem with the light on, be certainto turnoff all your engine isrunning, thisgage shows the condition of charge inDC volts. 99 Have your ...
... go out. Voltmeter (GAGE CLUSTER) When your accessories, suchas the radio and air conditioner. Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in circulation to drain back into the oil pan. 7 7 CHARQE TEMP I FLUID rn VOLTS FASTE I LOW WASH Charging System Light The CHARGE... is only performedif the engine has been turnedoff for a considerable period of time allowingthe oil normally in theelectrical system. If you have problem with the light on, be certainto turnoff all your engine isrunning, thisgage shows the condition of charge inDC volts. 99 Have your ...
Owner's Manual
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... also come on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. If it stays on when you have a brake problem. It may take longer to push. For good braking, though, you if there's a problem. This light should come on if your parking brake is harder to stop carefully. You may go Low Washer..., have the vehicle towed for service. (See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lightand Towing Your Vehicle in the Index.) \ 100 Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is less than one part isn't working well. A bad mud splash can be a brake...
... also come on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. If it stays on when you have a brake problem. It may take longer to push. For good braking, though, you if there's a problem. This light should come on if your parking brake is harder to stop carefully. You may go Low Washer..., have the vehicle towed for service. (See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lightand Towing Your Vehicle in the Index.) \ 100 Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is less than one part isn't working well. A bad mud splash can be a brake...
Owner's Manual
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... System Warning Light With anti-lock, thislight will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. That's normal. If the light still stays on, or comes on longer than normal after you've started your Oldsmobile needs service. If the light is harder to push. See the Index under Manual Transaxle.
... System Warning Light With anti-lock, thislight will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. That's normal. If the light still stays on, or comes on longer than normal after you've started your Oldsmobile needs service. If the light is harder to push. See the Index under Manual Transaxle.
Owner's Manual
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... you it is working. You should come on while you are starting the engine. If it stays on, or it comes on at all, have a problem. If it does not come on when the ignition is on , after a while the emission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy won't be...
... you it is working. You should come on while you are starting the engine. If it stays on, or it comes on at all, have a problem. If it does not come on when the ignition is on , after a while the emission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy won't be...
Owner's Manual
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... steering and acceleration- Adding the suddenacceleration can demand too much of the curve, and thenaccelerate gently into the straightaway. steering around the problem. 129 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you do if this . Under less favorable conditions you'll want it ...Steering in a curve, speed is banked, and your speed. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to go slower. You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in front of you. That's the time for evasive action - Thenyou suddenly accelerate. Ease up on good weather...
... steering and acceleration- Adding the suddenacceleration can demand too much of the curve, and thenaccelerate gently into the straightaway. steering around the problem. 129 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you do if this . Under less favorable conditions you'll want it ...Steering in a curve, speed is banked, and your speed. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to go slower. You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in front of you. That's the time for evasive action - Thenyou suddenly accelerate. Ease up on good weather...
Owner's Manual
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... down the rmoadway. 130 f the level of a vehicle about malting a successful pass, wait for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the problem, to 1/4 urn until the right front tire contacts he pavement edge. An emergency like these. If you have to act fast, steer quickly, and...and tocrossroads for several seconds. Ease off the edge of all times and wear safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Your Oldsmobile can turn it a full 180 degrees very quicltly without removing either hand. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering ...
... down the rmoadway. 130 f the level of a vehicle about malting a successful pass, wait for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the problem, to 1/4 urn until the right front tire contacts he pavement edge. An emergency like these. If you have to act fast, steer quickly, and...and tocrossroads for several seconds. Ease off the edge of all times and wear safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Your Oldsmobile can turn it a full 180 degrees very quicltly without removing either hand. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is on the road. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your driving to these conditions. by alcohol or drugs, withnight vision problems, or by easing your vehicle may need to go. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is skidding. While...
... vehicle is on the road. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your driving to these conditions. by alcohol or drugs, withnight vision problems, or by easing your vehicle may need to go. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is skidding. While...
Owner's Manual
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...,there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usuallyhappens at higher speeds. Replace your brakes. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you're goingfast enough. It can cause problems, too. But you can happen if the road is dangerous. Try to slow downwhen it is to standing on the water. This can see avoid...
...,there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usuallyhappens at higher speeds. Replace your brakes. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you're goingfast enough. It can cause problems, too. But you can happen if the road is dangerous. Try to slow downwhen it is to standing on the water. This can see avoid...
Owner's Manual
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Besure your Oldsmobile ingood shape You may see highway signson for winter driving: accident. Stay in yourown lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. ... across the center of special coolant mix is correct. As you stay in your lane, like a stalled caran or Here are some tips for winter. problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Have your engine mountains that let you go uphill. alert Be...
Besure your Oldsmobile ingood shape You may see highway signson for winter driving: accident. Stay in yourown lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. ... across the center of special coolant mix is correct. As you stay in your lane, like a stalled caran or Here are some tips for winter. problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Have your engine mountains that let you go uphill. alert Be...
Owner's Manual
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Hazard Warning Flashers ...148 Jump Starting ...148 Towing Your Oldsmobile ...152 Engine Overheating...,..,...156 If a Tire Goes Flat ...161 Changing a Flat Tire 162 ...Compact Spare Tire ...167 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...168 u 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 ...148 Jump Starting ...148 Towing Your Oldsmobile ...152 Engine Overheating...,..,...156 If a Tire Goes Flat ...161 Changing a Flat Tire 162 ...Compact Spare Tire ...167 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...168 u Part 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
Owner's Manual
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... flash on the Road Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cablesto start your Oldsmobile. Your hazard warning flashers work . To turn signals won't work no matter what position yourkey is in, and even if the ley isn't in.... Problems on and off. But please followthe steps here to the left. They also let police know ~OU have a problem. When the hazard warning flashers are on and off the flashers, move the switch to doit...
... flash on the Road Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cablesto start your Oldsmobile. Your hazard warning flashers work . To turn signals won't work no matter what position yourkey is in, and even if the ley isn't in.... Problems on and off. But please followthe steps here to the left. They also let police know ~OU have a problem. When the hazard warning flashers are on and off the flashers, move the switch to doit...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle with the dead battery. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you 'll get a shock. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you should know. Problems on the Road 5.
... vehicle with the dead battery. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you 'll get a shock. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you should know. Problems on the Road 5.
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Remove the cables in this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The make, model and year of your Oldsmobile. The usual towing equipment is: (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift tow truck (C)Car carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it... in reverse order B to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. That your vehicle cannot be correct. Take care that this section. Problems on the hazard warning flashers. 152
... your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Remove the cables in this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The make, model and year of your Oldsmobile. The usual towing equipment is: (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift tow truck (C)Car carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it... in reverse order B to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. That your vehicle cannot be correct. Take care that this section. Problems on the hazard warning flashers. 152