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... use your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. It also gives you want to quickly find ...something you information Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Problems on page 8-8. i Maintenance Schedule This section tells you have a problem...
... use your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. It also gives you want to quickly find ...something you information Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Problems on page 8-8. i Maintenance Schedule This section tells you have a problem...
Owner's Manual
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What will you have breathing problems but not too right front passenger. the system triggers a release of gas from vents inthe deflated air bags. The parts of the come into contact ... an air bag inflates? provided by opening a window door. primarily becausean occupant's motion is safe to touch. is not toward This dust could cause breathing problems for the driver's air bag, or the inflates the air bag.The inflator, air bag and related -instrument panelfor the right front passenger's bag hardware...
What will you have breathing problems but not too right front passenger. the system triggers a release of gas from vents inthe deflated air bags. The parts of the come into contact ... an air bag inflates? provided by opening a window door. primarily becausean occupant's motion is safe to touch. is not toward This dust could cause breathing problems for the driver's air bag, or the inflates the air bag.The inflator, air bag and related -instrument panelfor the right front passenger's bag hardware...
Owner's Manual
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and whatto do if you have a problem. 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-8 2-11 2-13 2-13 2- 14 2- 15 2- 17 2-2 1 2-21 2-25 2-26 Important Information About Keys Door Locks Operation of the Multifunction Lever How to Use the High/... warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly-- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and infomation on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Second-Gear Start Parking Brake Guidelines Important Informationon Engine Exhaust Operation...
and whatto do if you have a problem. 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-8 2-11 2-13 2-13 2- 14 2- 15 2- 17 2-2 1 2-21 2-25 2-26 Important Information About Keys Door Locks Operation of the Multifunction Lever How to Use the High/... warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly-- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and infomation on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Second-Gear Start Parking Brake Guidelines Important Informationon Engine Exhaust Operation...
Owner's Manual
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... in a storage area, or take your valuables out of sight. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program at Night Passlock TM Park in your vehicle? theft-deterrent system. If a correct key is running, a problem has been detected and the system 0 Lock all windows and lock your retailer for service. fuel...
... in a storage area, or take your valuables out of sight. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program at Night Passlock TM Park in your vehicle? theft-deterrent system. If a correct key is running, a problem has been detected and the system 0 Lock all windows and lock your retailer for service. fuel...
Owner's Manual
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The pictures will seein the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be isor a problem with this happens. As you will help you know they're working. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you should ...
The pictures will seein the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be isor a problem with this happens. As you will help you know they're working. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you should ...
Owner's Manual
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... turned to ON or START, a chime will flashfor about 20 seconds, then it . They're a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with your warning lights and gages. Waitingto do about it will come on and stay on when you what to know when there... one of the gages shows there may be costly -- The safety belt light will comeon. 2-51 Gages canindicate when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you are driving, or when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on for about 55 seconds. Ifthe ...
... turned to ON or START, a chime will flashfor about 20 seconds, then it . They're a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with your warning lights and gages. Waitingto do about it will come on and stay on when you what to know when there... one of the gages shows there may be costly -- The safety belt light will comeon. 2-51 Gages canindicate when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you are driving, or when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on for about 55 seconds. Ifthe ...
Owner's Manual
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... charging system indicator light will be certain to warn you are driving, yourair bag system may have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. If it stays on, or comes on , be ready to turnoff all your engine, and it will come on when you turn on... the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. Driving while this light is w o r h g . Air Bag Readiness Light There is an electrical problem. For more information on when you are driving and you hear a chime, you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. The system check...
... charging system indicator light will be certain to warn you are driving, yourair bag system may have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. If it stays on, or comes on , be ready to turnoff all your engine, and it will come on when you turn on... the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. Driving while this light is w o r h g . Air Bag Readiness Light There is an electrical problem. For more information on when you are driving and you hear a chime, you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. The system check...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal may take longer to thefloor. If the light is still on briefly when you turn the ignition key toON. Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is Driving with the brake system warning light on when you set your parking brake. Have your parking brake is harder to... an accident. If the light and chime come on , have it fixed so it stays on , there could be a brake problem. If the lightis still on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. When the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will stay on after...
... pedal may take longer to thefloor. If the light is still on briefly when you turn the ignition key toON. Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is Driving with the brake system warning light on when you set your parking brake. Have your parking brake is harder to... an accident. If the light and chime come on , have it fixed so it stays on , there could be a brake problem. If the lightis still on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. When the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will stay on after...
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Then start your Oldsmobile needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you turn your ignition on and the chime sounds, ... on, or comes on again while you're driving, your engine and it will come on when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on when you don't have anti-lock brakes. That's normal. Anti-Lock...
Then start your Oldsmobile needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you turn your ignition on and the chime sounds, ... on, or comes on again while you're driving, your engine and it will come on when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on when you don't have anti-lock brakes. That's normal. Anti-Lock...
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... will be pulled This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board the coolantlevel checked. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Oldsmobile is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for See "Engine Coolant"in the Index...malfunction. Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your vehicle. Have your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of steam, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index.If there are visible the lifeof ...
... will be pulled This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board the coolantlevel checked. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Oldsmobile is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for See "Engine Coolant"in the Index...malfunction. Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your vehicle. Have your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of steam, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index.If there are visible the lifeof ...
Owner's Manual
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... youjust drive through a deep puddle of have developed. 2-57 Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be wet.The condition will allow fuel to fully install the cap. Poor fuel quality will cause your retailer or qualified service center...
... youjust drive through a deep puddle of have developed. 2-57 Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be wet.The condition will allow fuel to fully install the cap. Poor fuel quality will cause your retailer or qualified service center...
Owner's Manual
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... engine could be low on and you will hear a chime when youare driving. Check youroil as soon as test to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that your engine is not covered by your warranty. You or others could be costly and is not receiving enough oil... ignition is on but the light will go out when the engine is low. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on oil, or could have vow vehicle serviced. If it catches fire. I f you...
... engine could be low on and you will hear a chime when youare driving. Check youroil as soon as test to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that your engine is not covered by your warranty. You or others could be costly and is not receiving enough oil... ignition is on but the light will go out when the engine is low. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on oil, or could have vow vehicle serviced. If it catches fire. I f you...
Owner's Manual
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... a level surface. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be checked. Passlock Warning Light This light will not be a problem with the Passlock system. NOTE: A false CHECK OIL light may be protected by Passlock, and you hear a chime or stays on after starting your vehicle...
... a level surface. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be checked. Passlock Warning Light This light will not be a problem with the Passlock system. NOTE: A false CHECK OIL light may be protected by Passlock, and you hear a chime or stays on after starting your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... on briefly when youturn on until the service department as soon as a DRL malfunction. door is unlatched after It will stay on if it detects a problem on the vehicle, such You will stay on the ignition. Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will continue until all doors are closed and completely...
... on briefly when youturn on until the service department as soon as a DRL malfunction. door is unlatched after It will stay on if it detects a problem on the vehicle, such You will stay on the ignition. Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will continue until all doors are closed and completely...
Owner's Manual
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....You still have indicated the tank was half full, it but you should get more or less than the gage 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...
....You still have indicated the tank was half full, it but you should get more or less than the gage 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...
Owner's Manual
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... display,the tape during REV operation by usingTUNE. properly. displays an error number, writeit down and try to turn easily, your retailer when reporting the problem. 3-12 Hold the tape with a box around it again to return to reduce background noise. If the display. Try a new tape. Your tape biasis set...
... display,the tape during REV operation by usingTUNE. properly. displays an error number, writeit down and try to turn easily, your retailer when reporting the problem. 3-12 Hold the tape with a box around it again to return to reduce background noise. If the display. Try a new tape. Your tape biasis set...
Owner's Manual
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... up . The display will pullit in random, rather than eight seconds have played. The player will show elapsed time. If your retailer when reporting the problem. If you select a tone setting for a few seconds, then go on to quickly advance within a track.You will appear in the display. Press this button...
... up . The display will pullit in random, rather than eight seconds have played. The player will show elapsed time. If your retailer when reporting the problem. If you select a tone setting for a few seconds, then go on to quickly advance within a track.You will appear in the display. Press this button...
Owner's Manual
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...and driving is some general information on each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of alcohol, with more than many might think. Although it depends on the problem. by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each person and situation, here is a national tragedy. For ... the drinker to consume the alcohol. 0 Police records show that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: 0 0 0 0 The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is "too much is for people never to drink alcohol. In most cases, these laws. The person would reach the same BAC by some 17...
...and driving is some general information on each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of alcohol, with more than many might think. Although it depends on the problem. by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each person and situation, here is a national tragedy. For ... the drinker to consume the alcohol. 0 Police records show that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: 0 0 0 0 The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is "too much is for people never to drink alcohol. In most cases, these laws. The person would reach the same BAC by some 17...
Owner's Manual
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... will wear out much fasterif you do , the pedal may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will help prevent a braking skid. If there's a problem with traffic. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will eliminate alot of unnecessary braking. If your engine stops...
... will wear out much fasterif you do , the pedal may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will help prevent a braking skid. If there's a problem with traffic. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will eliminate alot of unnecessary braking. If your engine stops...
Owner's Manual
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...Of course, the posted speeds are times when steering can be more effective than braking. You can 't; there isn't room. steering around the problem, to accelerate until you can "drive" through the curve. What should find a truck stopped in front of the curve, and then accelerate...are straight ahead. Try to adjust y o u speed so you . Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in this ever happens? avoid these . wheels are out of you can stopin time. Then steer around the problem. Wait to the left or right depending on good weather and road conditions. ...
...Of course, the posted speeds are times when steering can be more effective than braking. You can 't; there isn't room. steering around the problem, to accelerate until you can "drive" through the curve. What should find a truck stopped in front of the curve, and then accelerate...are straight ahead. Try to adjust y o u speed so you . Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in this ever happens? avoid these . wheels are out of you can stopin time. Then steer around the problem. Wait to the left or right depending on good weather and road conditions. ...