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...use . I The 1995 OldsrnobileAchieva Owner's Manual ~~ How to Use this manual. Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to operate your Oldsmobile. Maintenanceschedule 7-1 This ...section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what todo if you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to get service publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...3-1 This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine...
...use . I The 1995 OldsrnobileAchieva Owner's Manual ~~ How to Use this manual. Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to operate your Oldsmobile. Maintenanceschedule 7-1 This ...section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what todo if you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to get service publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...3-1 This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine...
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RELEASE TURN SIGNALS ee WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE (a) d RADIO VOLUME FASTEN SEAT BELTS CONDITIONING A'R 4 3 FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W RELEASE TRUNK e n POWER WINDOW VENTILATING FAN LIGHTER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS $0 TEMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE 9OILb HORN )tr (@) SPEAKER b V Vehicle ...ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK ...
RELEASE TURN SIGNALS ee WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE (a) d RADIO VOLUME FASTEN SEAT BELTS CONDITIONING A'R 4 3 FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W RELEASE TRUNK e n POWER WINDOW VENTILATING FAN LIGHTER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS $0 TEMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE 9OILb HORN )tr (@) SPEAKER b V Vehicle ...ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK ...
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... the key. Use this for normal driving. Press in which you to operate your steering wheel,ignition and transaxle (on " positions that even if the engine isnot running . A E RUN (D): This is the only position in the ignition switch as the radio. LOCK (B): This is an "on " position in the ...RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to push-start your vehicle. With the key in which the switch returns afteryou start your engine and release the switch. Note that allow you can turn the top of your vehicle must be pushed or towed,but does not send electrical...
... the key. Use this for normal driving. Press in which you to operate your steering wheel,ignition and transaxle (on " positions that even if the engine isnot running . A E RUN (D): This is the only position in the ignition switch as the radio. LOCK (B): This is an "on " position in the ...RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to push-start your vehicle. With the key in which the switch returns afteryou start your engine and release the switch. Note that allow you can turn the top of your vehicle must be pushed or towed,but does not send electrical...
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...restart when you could damage the transaxle. If it does, let go of the key. Automatic transaxle: Move your starter motor. 2. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal not all theway down -is very cold (below -20" F, or -29" C), push the accelerator... pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to the floor start your Oldsmobile is stopped. When the engine starts, let go of your engine. that 's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Engines startdifferently. Shift to PARK (P) if your 23 Liter engine: . 1. i I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only whenyour...
...restart when you could damage the transaxle. If it does, let go of the key. Automatic transaxle: Move your starter motor. 2. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal not all theway down -is very cold (below -20" F, or -29" C), push the accelerator... pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to the floor start your Oldsmobile is stopped. When the engine starts, let go of your engine. that 's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Engines startdifferently. Shift to PARK (P) if your 23 Liter engine: . 1. i I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only whenyour...
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...time but keep the pedal down for about one-quarter of the way down as your engine gets warm. Without pushing t.he accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to electronics in your key... in START for five orsix seconds. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work withthe to START. NOTICE: Holding your vehicle. If you add electrical parts ...), it there as you could change way the the fuel injection system operates. Try pushing your engine still won 't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to the floor andholding it...
...time but keep the pedal down for about one-quarter of the way down as your engine gets warm. Without pushing t.he accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to electronics in your key... in START for five orsix seconds. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work withthe to START. NOTICE: Holding your vehicle. If you add electrical parts ...), it there as you could change way the the fuel injection system operates. Try pushing your engine still won 't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to the floor andholding it...
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...your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in a minimum of this manual that tells how to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. NOTICE: Your engine is designedto work with your vehicle. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior... and badly damage your vehicle. 2-17 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. You'll get easier starting your engine. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your retailer. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can help. If...
...your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in a minimum of this manual that tells how to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. NOTICE: Your engine is designedto work with your vehicle. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior... and badly damage your vehicle. 2-17 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. You'll get easier starting your engine. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your retailer. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can help. If...
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... you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord it could If be parking your vehicle. Plug it away as from moving engine parts. you keep it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Instead trying to keep the coolant heater... plugged in the area where you'll be damaged. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. The retailer give youthe best advice can for that you contact your ask Oldsmobile retailer in ?
... you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord it could If be parking your vehicle. Plug it away as from moving engine parts. you keep it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Instead trying to keep the coolant heater... plugged in the area where you'll be damaged. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. The retailer give youthe best advice can for that you contact your ask Oldsmobile retailer in ?
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PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can't move easily. 2-19 Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxlehas a shiftlever located on the console between the seats. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your front wheels.
PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can't move easily. 2-19 Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxlehas a shiftlever located on the console between the seats. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your front wheels.
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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered your warranty. REVERSE (R): Use this section. I 2-20 by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. You have to apply your vehicle is in the RUN position. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. NOTICE: Shifting to ... Ensure the shift lever is stopped. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) -as you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. push the shift lever all the way into thegear you maintain brake application.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered your warranty. REVERSE (R): Use this section. I 2-20 by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. You have to apply your vehicle is in the RUN position. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. NOTICE: Shifting to ... Ensure the shift lever is stopped. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) -as you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. push the shift lever all the way into thegear you maintain brake application.
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..., use REVERSE (Rj, along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). This light will show you do for parking your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into NEUTRAL (N).
..., use REVERSE (Rj, along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). This light will show you do for parking your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into NEUTRAL (N).
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.../h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 2nd to 3rd 4th 5th to 45 mph (72 km/h) If your speed dropsbelow 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to downshift two more than one gear when you the downshift, or if you race... engine when you downshift, you skip more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly or for best fuel economy. I NOTICE: If you can damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-25 - You may have...
.../h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 2nd to 3rd 4th 5th to 45 mph (72 km/h) If your speed dropsbelow 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to downshift two more than one gear when you the downshift, or if you race... engine when you downshift, you skip more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly or for best fuel economy. I NOTICE: If you can damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-25 - You may have...
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... the regular brake pedal down. Ifyou can pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). 2-28 If you can it diffkult to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is PARK (P). To find it in walk away from your in the Index. Then, seeif you can , it . ... pushing the button. to take with the key your hand, your vehicle is PARK (P) and your vehicle with you. 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic 'Ramaxle ModelsOnly) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever away from the transaxle, you have ...
... the regular brake pedal down. Ifyou can pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). 2-28 If you can it diffkult to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is PARK (P). To find it in walk away from your in the Index. Then, seeif you can , it . ... pushing the button. to take with the key your hand, your vehicle is PARK (P) and your vehicle with you. 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic 'Ramaxle ModelsOnly) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever away from the transaxle, you have ...
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Don't park over papers, leaves, grass or other things that can burn. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust smell. It can cause unconsciousness and,.death...:. : A CAUTION: Things that dry can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite.
Don't park over papers, leaves, grass or other things that can burn. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust smell. It can cause unconsciousness and,.death...:. : A CAUTION: Things that dry can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite.
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See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-31 . ~~ If you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with the engine running.But if you ever have to, here are parking on a hill and if you are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't move.
See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-31 . ~~ If you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with the engine running.But if you ever have to, here are parking on a hill and if you are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't move.
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... this happens. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that tells you of will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know when there's a problem with this section, you should not be or is a problem nor the light will seein the details...
... this happens. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that tells you of will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know when there's a problem with this section, you should not be or is a problem nor the light will seein the details...
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... this light is on , be certain to turn your ignition to show you it checked right away. For more information on the ignition, but the engine isnot running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-60 You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on the...
... this light is on , be certain to turn your ignition to show you it checked right away. For more information on the ignition, but the engine isnot running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-60 You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on the...
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... battery's state of your charging system. Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the Index. 8 FASTE BELTS LOW VOLTS J-1 d I ANTILOCK (@I When the engine is on when you need to shift to the next higher gear. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. See "Manual Transaxle" in the electrical system.
... battery's state of your charging system. Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the Index. 8 FASTE BELTS LOW VOLTS J-1 d I ANTILOCK (@I When the engine is on when you need to shift to the next higher gear. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. See "Manual Transaxle" in the electrical system.
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... tothe floor. That's normal.If the light doesn't come on when you don't have anti-lock brakes. Then startthe engine again to reset the system. You while you 've started your Oldsmobile needs service. Or,the pedal the light is harder to push. Vehicle" in the Index.) 2-63 If may notice...(See "Towing Your you start your ignitionoff. system warning light isn't on, you have the anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your engine andit will stay on for three seconds. Pulloff the road and stop soon as If the light flashes when you're driving, you don't have...
... tothe floor. That's normal.If the light doesn't come on when you don't have anti-lock brakes. Then startthe engine again to reset the system. You while you 've started your Oldsmobile needs service. Or,the pedal the light is harder to push. Vehicle" in the Index.) 2-63 If may notice...(See "Towing Your you start your ignitionoff. system warning light isn't on, you have the anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your engine andit will stay on for three seconds. Pulloff the road and stop soon as If the light flashes when you're driving, you don't have...
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..." in the Index. turn off the engineas soon as possible. It means that your engine coolant has overheated or your vehicle and off the engine as soon as possible. See"Engine Overheating" in the Index. your radiator coolingfan is hot! In Problems on the Road, this manual shows what to do .... This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.the If gage pointer moves into red area, your vehicle and HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In Problems on the Road,...
..." in the Index. turn off the engineas soon as possible. It means that your engine coolant has overheated or your vehicle and off the engine as soon as possible. See"Engine Overheating" in the Index. your radiator coolingfan is hot! In Problems on the Road, this manual shows what to do .... This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.the If gage pointer moves into red area, your vehicle and HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In Problems on the Road,...
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... running, as you have it is on, This light should come on all, have a problem. Have your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. LY See "Engine Coolant"in the Index before opening the hood. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) I SERVICE ENOINE SOON A computer monitors operation of steam, see...
... running, as you have it is on, This light should come on all, have a problem. Have your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. LY See "Engine Coolant"in the Index before opening the hood. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) I SERVICE ENOINE SOON A computer monitors operation of steam, see...
