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...5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to use . to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to start and operate your vehicle. to get service and ...Here you'll find of something you how keep your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to operate your vehicle...
...5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to use . to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to start and operate your vehicle. to get service and ...Here you'll find of something you how keep your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to operate your vehicle...
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...leave this manual in the product after that time without further notice. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Oldsmobile in Division whenever it appears this manual your vehicle,so it . Part No. 22656195B First Edition @Copyright General Motors ... use it will be in U.S.A. We support voluntary technician certification. If you 're on the road. Oldsmobile GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name EIGHTY EIGHT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. For vehicles first sold...
...leave this manual in the product after that time without further notice. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Oldsmobile in Division whenever it appears this manual your vehicle,so it . Part No. 22656195B First Edition @Copyright General Motors ... use it will be in U.S.A. We support voluntary technician certification. If you 're on the road. Oldsmobile GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name EIGHTY EIGHT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. For vehicles first sold...
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In this happen." iii Then we tell you what to do to help you learn aboutthe features and controls for back of We use a box and word CAUTION to ignore the warning. of the manual. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this,it will find circle a Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. These mean there something that could be hurt. How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is you 'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. It'san ...
In this happen." iii Then we tell you what to do to help you learn aboutthe features and controls for back of We use a box and word CAUTION to ignore the warning. of the manual. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this,it will find circle a Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. These mean there something that could be hurt. How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is you 'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. It'san ...
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I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be covered by your vehicle. You'll also see When you read other manuals, you might CAUTION n and NOTICE warningsi different colors or in this damage would not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. see warning labelson your vehicle. iv Many times, this book you will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell you what to do But the notice will tell you about something that can damage your warranty, and could is damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in Merent words. it to help...
I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be covered by your vehicle. You'll also see When you read other manuals, you might CAUTION n and NOTICE warningsi different colors or in this damage would not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. see warning labelson your vehicle. iv Many times, this book you will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell you what to do But the notice will tell you about something that can damage your warranty, and could is damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in Merent words. it to help...
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Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you may on your vehicle, find For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER Thes'e syfibols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY...
Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you may on your vehicle, find For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER Thes'e syfibols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY...
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... the belts not also learn about some things you 'll find information about seats in your safety properly. and the Answers How to use your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position...
... the belts not also learn about some things you 'll find information about seats in your safety properly. and the Answers How to use your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position...
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Then and your release the bar try adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . 1-2 Thesudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make sure the seat locked into place. Slide the seat to make you push a pedal when you unlock it . Lower the front the seat of by holding the front of the switchup. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is to where want it . Pull up on the control bar under the front seat to of try to move the seat with body, is not moving . Seat Control(A): Raise the front of the seatby holding the front the of switch down. ...
Then and your release the bar try adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . 1-2 Thesudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make sure the seat locked into place. Slide the seat to make you push a pedal when you unlock it . Lower the front the seat of by holding the front of the switchup. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is to where want it . Pull up on the control bar under the front seat to of try to move the seat with body, is not moving . Seat Control(A): Raise the front of the seatby holding the front the of switch down. ...
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Lower the seat by holding the switch forward. Move the seat forward by holding the switch down . To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the to lever and the seat will go an upright position. 1-3 Release thelever to where you want the it. Move the seat back by holding the switch forward. the Reclining Front Seatbacks Seatback Control(B): Tilt the seatback forward by holding switch back. Tilt seatback backward the by holding rear of the the switch up. Lower rear of the seat by holding switch up on the outer side of the seat and move seatback to lock the seatback....
Lower the seat by holding the switch forward. Move the seat forward by holding the switch down . To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the to lever and the seat will go an upright position. 1-3 Release thelever to where you want the it. Move the seat back by holding the switch forward. the Reclining Front Seatbacks Seatback Control(B): Tilt the seatback forward by holding switch back. Tilt seatback backward the by holding rear of the the switch up. Lower rear of the seat by holding switch up on the outer side of the seat and move seatback to lock the seatback....
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Even if you buckle up, your pelvic bones. at This could go up or downthat the top the so of This restraint is motion, have a seatback reclined if your safety belt properly. position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in motion can 't dojob because it , receiving neckor other injuries. The shoulder belt can be against your body. The belt forces would be there, not your safety belts can 't do you , In a crashyou couldgo into it its either, In a crash the job belt could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehiclein is closest to the top of ...
Even if you buckle up, your pelvic bones. at This could go up or downthat the top the so of This restraint is motion, have a seatback reclined if your safety belt properly. position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in motion can 't dojob because it , receiving neckor other injuries. The shoulder belt can be against your body. The belt forces would be there, not your safety belts can 't do you , In a crashyou couldgo into it its either, In a crash the job belt could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehiclein is closest to the top of ...
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Be sure and everyone in your vehicle is in acrash and If you are more likelyto be much worse. can be seriously injured or killed. In the samecrash, you might not beif you 're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. And it . Always fasten your passengers' belts are in a and using a seat safety belt properly. you should notdo properly. Do not allow people to things you are fastened properly too. 1 can 't wear a safety belt properly. IA CAUTION: Don't let anyoneride ...
Be sure and everyone in your vehicle is in acrash and If you are more likelyto be much worse. can be seriously injured or killed. In the samecrash, you might not beif you 're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. And it . Always fasten your passengers' belts are in a and using a seat safety belt properly. you should notdo properly. Do not allow people to things you are fastened properly too. 1 can 't wear a safety belt properly. IA CAUTION: Don't let anyoneride ...
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Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. Here's why: You never know it goes. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you ride in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. just Take the simplest vehicle. After more than30 years of them, people who buckle up can so be serious that comes onas a reminder to They work. In most crashesare in a crash. In many of safety belts in or on wheels. 1-6 But most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) ...
Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. Here's why: You never know it goes. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you ride in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. just Take the simplest vehicle. After more than30 years of them, people who buckle up can so be serious that comes onas a reminder to They work. In most crashesare in a crash. In many of safety belts in or on wheels. 1-6 But most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) ...
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I Put someone on it up to speed. Get it . Then stop the vehicle.The rider doesn't stop. 1-7
I Put someone on it up to speed. Get it . Then stop the vehicle.The rider doesn't stop. 1-7
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In a real vehicle, could be the windshield. The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... 1-8 it ..
In a real vehicle, could be the windshield. The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... 1-8 it ..
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Even if you're a vehicle that has air in bags, you still have to buckle to get more time to I be trapped in most up protection. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@' Won't I wear safety belts? A: You could be in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle and get out, much greater if is you slow down . And your strongest bones safety belts make such good sense. But they work with so safety belts-- That's why and your chance of safety ...
Even if you're a vehicle that has air in bags, you still have to buckle to get more time to I be trapped in most up protection. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@' Won't I wear safety belts? A: You could be in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle and get out, much greater if is you slow down . And your strongest bones safety belts make such good sense. But they work with so safety belts-- That's why and your chance of safety ...
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Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. 1-10 Adjust the seat (tosee how, see the part ofthis manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone . Be aware that isn't your fault you and -your passengerscan be an excellent driver, but you from home, why shouldI wear safety belts? And there are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for smaller If children and babies. First, you can sit up straight. We'll start with the driver position. Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of (65 km/h). Being a good driver doesn't protect you '...
Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. 1-10 Adjust the seat (tosee how, see the part ofthis manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone . Be aware that isn't your fault you and -your passengerscan be an excellent driver, but you from home, why shouldI wear safety belts? And there are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for smaller If children and babies. First, you can sit up straight. We'll start with the driver position. Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of (65 km/h). Being a good driver doesn't protect you '...
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Make surethe release button onthe buckle is secure. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. 1-11 worn low and snugon The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash,this section. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 4. you ever had to the strong pelvic bones. The shoulder belt should be less likely If to make sure is positioned so you would apply force at the end of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. the Don't let it clicks. could ...
Make surethe release button onthe buckle is secure. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. 1-11 worn low and snugon The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash,this section. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 4. you ever had to the strong pelvic bones. The shoulder belt should be less likely If to make sure is positioned so you would apply force at the end of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. the Don't let it clicks. could ...
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can move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to the height that is rightyou. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move the height adjuster to the desired position. After you begin to drive, move shoulder belt the adjuster to release handle. for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the adjuster where 1-12
can move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to the height that is rightyou. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move the height adjuster to the desired position. After you begin to drive, move shoulder belt the adjuster to release handle. for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the adjuster where 1-12
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@ What's wrong with this way. 1-13 A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. You can be seriously hurt your body.
@ What's wrong with this way. 1-13 A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. You can be seriously hurt your body.
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L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 This could cause serious internal injuries. The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones.
L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 This could cause serious internal injuries. The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones.
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In a crash, your body would far increase the chance head and neck injury. of Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. @' What's wrong with this? or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your liver spleen. You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times.
In a crash, your body would far increase the chance head and neck injury. of Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. @' What's wrong with this? or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your liver spleen. You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times.