Owner's Manual
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... how to get service and owner publications. You can use your Oldsmobile. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you want to read. Your Driving and the Road Here you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use it to quickly find something you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to...
... how to get service and owner publications. You can use your Oldsmobile. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you want to read. Your Driving and the Road Here you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use it to quickly find something you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to...
Owner's Manual
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... on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Second-Gear Start Parking Brake Guidelines Important Informationon Engine Exhaust Operation of Your Windows 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-35 2-36 2- 37 2-39 2-41 2-45 2-46 2-50 Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel Functions of Child Security Locks Remote Lock Control Battery Replacementfor Remote Lock Control Preventing Theftof Your Vehicle New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Tips on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained arethe instrument panel and the warning systems...
... on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Second-Gear Start Parking Brake Guidelines Important Informationon Engine Exhaust Operation of Your Windows 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-35 2-36 2- 37 2-39 2-41 2-45 2-46 2-50 Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel Functions of Child Security Locks Remote Lock Control Battery Replacementfor Remote Lock Control Preventing Theftof Your Vehicle New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Tips on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained arethe instrument panel and the warning systems...
Owner's Manual
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... a time will cause your Oldsmobile is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. NOTICE: Holding your key in the key and turn your operate your shift lever to display ignition key toSTART. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your battery to PARK (P) only when your starter motor. that's a safety feature.To restart when you start your engine gets warm. Buteven when the engine is moving , use things like the radio and windshield wipers...
... a time will cause your Oldsmobile is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. NOTICE: Holding your key in the key and turn your operate your shift lever to display ignition key toSTART. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your battery to PARK (P) only when your starter motor. that's a safety feature.To restart when you start your engine gets warm. Buteven when the engine is moving , use things like the radio and windshield wipers...
Owner's Manual
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...'t shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle is being towed. You could damage your transaxle. Then move very rapidly. Shift your transaxle according to apply your regular brake before starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to the instructions in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at...
...'t shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle is being towed. You could damage your transaxle. Then move very rapidly. Shift your transaxle according to apply your regular brake before starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to the instructions in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at...
Owner's Manual
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..., dry grass can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition is in the Index. Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever -- Turn the key toOFF. 2. Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. If you can burn. 2-24 push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you cannot shift out of PARK (P) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
..., dry grass can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition is in the Index. Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever -- Turn the key toOFF. 2. Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. If you can burn. 2-24 push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you cannot shift out of PARK (P) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
Owner's Manual
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... could drain your accessories, such as a check to warn you turn on when you if there is an electrical problem. Have it stays on, or comes on , be ready to show you may not work properly. The system check includes the air bag sensor,the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system...
... could drain your accessories, such as a check to warn you turn on when you if there is an electrical problem. Have it stays on, or comes on , be ready to show you may not work properly. The system check includes the air bag sensor,the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system...
Owner's Manual
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... anti-lock brakes. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlierin this light will stay onfor three seconds. If the light stays on again while you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Oldsmobile needs service. If the light still stays on, or comes on and the chime sounds, turn the ignition off. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on or start the engine again...
... anti-lock brakes. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlierin this light will stay onfor three seconds. If the light stays on again while you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Oldsmobile needs service. If the light still stays on, or comes on and the chime sounds, turn the ignition off. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on or start the engine again...
Owner's Manual
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... indicated. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 0 Here are four things that some owners ask about how much fuel you have left , but actually took a little more soon. 0 \ \ It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity fill to EMPTY (E) when you...
... indicated. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 0 Here are four things that some owners ask about how much fuel you have left , but actually took a little more soon. 0 \ \ It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill up than half the tank's capacity fill to EMPTY (E) when you...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can reach the rear seat passengers. The side window defogger vents are directed toward the rear seat. For increased airflow to the highest speed. Your vehicle has heat ducts that are located on the instrument panel to the windows. An engine coolant vents. Heating Defogging and Defrosting Windows for clearing the front and On cold days, use FLOOR with side window defogger it to help your engine...
... vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can reach the rear seat passengers. The side window defogger vents are directed toward the rear seat. For increased airflow to the highest speed. Your vehicle has heat ducts that are located on the instrument panel to the windows. An engine coolant vents. Heating Defogging and Defrosting Windows for clearing the front and On cold days, use FLOOR with side window defogger it to help your engine...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle right away. Tow atrailer. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Just to get everyone out ofthe vehicle until it cools down. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the'hoodbut to be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning with no longer have the warning, turn off your heater tofull hot at the highest fan speed and openthe window...
... vehicle right away. Tow atrailer. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Just to get everyone out ofthe vehicle until it cools down. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the'hoodbut to be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning with no longer have the warning, turn off your heater tofull hot at the highest fan speed and openthe window...
Owner's Manual
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..., speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speclfication (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle.If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will continue to have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may not handle properly,and you could cause you to lose control while driving. size and...
..., speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speclfication (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle.If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will continue to have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may not handle properly,and you could cause you to lose control while driving. size and...
Owner's Manual
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Fuse Maxi-Fuses 4) Usage Right-hand Electrical Center-Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps Ignition Switch Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fans Rear Defog Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Light Control Automatic Light Control Horn Daytime Running Lamps Spare Fuses Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar Lighter Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-Lock Brakes Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fan HVAC Blower (Climate Control) Cooling Fans Cooling Fans 35) 36) 37) Air Conditioning Compressor, Body Function Control Module Automatic Transaxle
Fuse Maxi-Fuses 4) Usage Right-hand Electrical Center-Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps Ignition Switch Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fans Rear Defog Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Light Control Automatic Light Control Horn Daytime Running Lamps Spare Fuses Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar Lighter Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-Lock Brakes Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fan HVAC Blower (Climate Control) Cooling Fans Cooling Fans 35) 36) 37) Air Conditioning Compressor, Body Function Control Module Automatic Transaxle
Owner's Manual
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An Emission Control Service. I 1 1 Short Trip/City M'aintenance Schedule 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
An Emission Control Service. I 1 1 Short Trip/City M'aintenance Schedule 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
Owner's Manual
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An Emission Control Service. 1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whicheveroccurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires.
An Emission Control Service. 1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whicheveroccurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires.
Owner's Manual
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... additional information. (See footnote+.) 0Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions. An Emission ControlService. 0Rotate tires. An Emission ControlService. 72,000 Miles (120 000 k t ) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. (See footnote.%.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: - ~~ ~ ~~ .. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engineoil...
... additional information. (See footnote+.) 0Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions. An Emission ControlService. 0Rotate tires. An Emission ControlService. 72,000 Miles (120 000 k t ) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. (See footnote.%.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: - ~~ ~ ~~ .. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engineoil...
Owner's Manual
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See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) r I I 81,000 Miles(135 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service, 78,000 Miles(130 000 km) 0Rotate tires. I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst).
See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) r I I 81,000 Miles(135 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service, 78,000 Miles(130 000 km) 0Rotate tires. I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst).
Owner's Manual
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Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. When doing frequenttrailer towing. - Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. - Uses such as found in the Index for what to use your vehicle under anyof these conditions, the fluid and filter donot require changing. I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-56 7 SERVICED BY: I I f you donot use . Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - 100,000 Miles (166...
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. When doing frequenttrailer towing. - Inspect hoses. An Emission Control Service. - Uses such as found in the Index for what to use your vehicle under anyof these conditions, the fluid and filter donot require changing. I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-56 7 SERVICED BY: I I f you donot use . Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - 100,000 Miles (166...
Owner's Manual
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... otherqualified service center do these jobs. connections or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Replace parts as open seams, holes, loose conditions resultin frequent braking. 7-41 Inspect the body near parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual the exhaust system.Look for damage, tearsor leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Clean and then inspect the drive axle...
... otherqualified service center do these jobs. connections or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Replace parts as open seams, holes, loose conditions resultin frequent braking. 7-41 Inspect the body near parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual the exhaust system.Look for damage, tearsor leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Clean and then inspect the drive axle...
Owner's Manual
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... Heating ...3-4 High-Beam Headlamps ...2-29 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...Hitches. Tire ...6-33 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-39 7-41 Inspections ...7-41 Brake System ...7-41 ExhaustSystems ...Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...7-41 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...7-41 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-41 7-41 Steering ...7-41 Suspension ...7-41 Throttle Linkage ...2-46 InstrumentPanel ...Cleaning ...6-43 Cluster ...2-48 6.51.6.52. 6.53 Fuse Block ...2-37 IntensityControl ...Interior Lamps ...2-37 Jack.Tire ...Jump Starting ...K e y Lock Cylinders Service ...Keys...
... Heating ...3-4 High-Beam Headlamps ...2-29 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...Hitches. Tire ...6-33 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-39 7-41 Inspections ...7-41 Brake System ...7-41 ExhaustSystems ...Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...7-41 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...7-41 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-41 7-41 Steering ...7-41 Suspension ...7-41 Throttle Linkage ...2-46 InstrumentPanel ...Cleaning ...6-43 Cluster ...2-48 6.51.6.52. 6.53 Fuse Block ...2-37 IntensityControl ...Interior Lamps ...2-37 Jack.Tire ...Jump Starting ...K e y Lock Cylinders Service ...Keys...
Owner's Manual
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... Transaxle ...2-22 Into Park (P) ...2-24 OUtofPark ...1-15 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...SignalingTurns ...2-28 4-13 Skidding ...Sound Equipment. Compact ...5-32 Specifications and Capacities ...6-57 Specifications.Engine ...6-58 Speech Impaired. Vehicle ...v Synchronization. Remote Lock Control...2-9 2-50 Tachometer ...Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...6-29 3-22 TapePlayerCare ...Theft ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Feature, CD Player ...3-19 3-19 THEFTLOCK" ...Thermostat ...6-19 Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...2-19 2-27 Tilt Steering Wheel ...3-7 Time, Setting the ...Tire Chains ...6-40 4-30...
... Transaxle ...2-22 Into Park (P) ...2-24 OUtofPark ...1-15 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...SignalingTurns ...2-28 4-13 Skidding ...Sound Equipment. Compact ...5-32 Specifications and Capacities ...6-57 Specifications.Engine ...6-58 Speech Impaired. Vehicle ...v Synchronization. Remote Lock Control...2-9 2-50 Tachometer ...Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...6-29 3-22 TapePlayerCare ...Theft ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Feature, CD Player ...3-19 3-19 THEFTLOCK" ...Thermostat ...6-19 Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...2-19 2-27 Tilt Steering Wheel ...3-7 Time, Setting the ...Tire Chains ...6-40 4-30...
