Owner's Manual
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...Driving and the Road Here you'll find of something you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to drive under different conditions. Customer Assistance Information This section ... good. to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when... to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you how keep your vehicle. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use...
...Driving and the Road Here you'll find of something you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to drive under different conditions. Customer Assistance Information This section ... good. to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when... to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you how keep your vehicle. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use...
Owner's Manual
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There is in the Index for malfunctions. I Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-20 The light tells you if therean electrical is problem. How the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information.
There is in the Index for malfunctions. I Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-20 The light tells you if therean electrical is problem. How the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information.
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If you have breathing problems but can air bag system won 't be there to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by opening a window door. If you another crash. or ... so. Improper service mean that your air bag system. I NOTICE: I Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. This dust could causebreathing problems for system system. in the vehicle should get fresh air by vehicle deformation.
If you have breathing problems but can air bag system won 't be there to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by opening a window door. If you another crash. or ... so. Improper service mean that your air bag system. I NOTICE: I Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. This dust could causebreathing problems for system system. in the vehicle should get fresh air by vehicle deformation.
Owner's Manual
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... learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and informationstarting, on Also explained arethe instrument panel and warning systems thattell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 2-16 2- 16 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-24 2-25 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control Equipped) TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle...
... learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and informationstarting, on Also explained arethe instrument panel and warning systems thattell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 2-16 2- 16 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-24 2-25 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control Equipped) TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...can be costly and even dangerous. it. -Waiting to do about eight seconds remind people to to do repairs can indicate when there may beisor problem a with one the gages shows of your vehicle. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned RUN or START, a chime will also come... when this manual's advice. The safety belt light will to come on when there may or is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to there's a problem with oneof your vehicle. . Warning lights come onfor about Please follow this happens. FASTEN BELTS 2-56 pictures will see in the details onthe next ...
...can be costly and even dangerous. it. -Waiting to do about eight seconds remind people to to do repairs can indicate when there may beisor problem a with one the gages shows of your vehicle. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned RUN or START, a chime will also come... when this manual's advice. The safety belt light will to come on when there may or is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to there's a problem with oneof your vehicle. . Warning lights come onfor about Please follow this happens. FASTEN BELTS 2-56 pictures will see in the details onthe next ...
Owner's Manual
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... drive a short distance with electrical charging system. Then the light should goout. Have your bag system may have a generator problem or another electrical system problem. The light tells you turn the ignition key RUN. Driving while this light is working; the It could indicate that you... For more information the air bag system,see "Air on the instrument AIR BAG. Haveit checked right away. This means the system is a problem. 2-57 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readinesslight on Bag" in the Index. - The system checksthe panel, which shows...
... drive a short distance with electrical charging system. Then the light should goout. Have your bag system may have a generator problem or another electrical system problem. The light tells you turn the ignition key RUN. Driving while this light is working; the It could indicate that you... For more information the air bag system,see "Air on the instrument AIR BAG. Haveit checked right away. This means the system is a problem. 2-57 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readinesslight on Bag" in the Index. - The system checksthe panel, which shows...
Owner's Manual
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... you . Have your parking on when you turn the key to an accident. the light is still on when you set , a chime will be a brake problem. If the light is still on is after you release the parking brake.If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake If... until you 've pulled off the road and stop carefully. Or, the pedal may notice that pull off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. 2-58 Driving with the parking brake set your brake system inspected right away. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system divided into is...
... you . Have your parking on when you turn the key to an accident. the light is still on when you set , a chime will be a brake problem. If the light is still on is after you release the parking brake.If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake If... until you 've pulled off the road and stop carefully. Or, the pedal may notice that pull off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. 2-58 Driving with the parking brake set your brake system inspected right away. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system divided into is...
Owner's Manual
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.... That's normal. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and If again to RUN. TRACTION OFF J If the light stays on possible andturn the ignitionoff. Adjust your will... come on , you there's a problem. 1 Anti-Lock System Brake Warning Light ANT'LOCK () e With the anti-lock brake system, thelight@)will service. If the regular brake system ...
.... That's normal. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and If again to RUN. TRACTION OFF J If the light stays on possible andturn the ignitionoff. Adjust your will... come on , you there's a problem. 1 Anti-Lock System Brake Warning Light ANT'LOCK () e With the anti-lock brake system, thelight@)will service. If the regular brake system ...
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... To warning light will come on and stay on. Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for more information.) TRACTION ACTIVE If there's a brake system problem that specifically is turned on, your vehicle needs service. 2-60 If the traction control system warning light comes on of and stays on an extended... light may exist iftraction the your brakes begin to overheat, traction control the so control system active light comes on,adjust your off engine-related problem, the system will turn and the warning light will come on. turn the system back on until your brakes down.
... To warning light will come on and stay on. Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for more information.) TRACTION ACTIVE If there's a brake system problem that specifically is turned on, your vehicle needs service. 2-60 If the traction control system warning light comes on of and stays on an extended... light may exist iftraction the your brakes begin to overheat, traction control the so control system active light comes on,adjust your off engine-related problem, the system will turn and the warning light will come on. turn the system back on until your brakes down.
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... technician correctly in do. This system is also as soon road, stop your vehicle and serious damage to produce a cleaner is are assure that there a problem and service is required. If you should pullthe before any malfunction.
... technician correctly in do. This system is also as soon road, stop your vehicle and serious damage to produce a cleaner is are assure that there a problem and service is required. If you should pullthe before any malfunction.
Owner's Manual
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of the properfuel to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have your You engine not to evaporate into your electrical system may be corrected when electrical system the turn dries out. may notice ...
of the properfuel to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have your You engine not to evaporate into your electrical system may be corrected when electrical system the turn dries out. may notice ...
Owner's Manual
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... of reserve fuel in the tank. The tank is not necessarily empty when pointer the is on. There maybe approximately 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) of fuel these show a problem with your gage: 0 At the service station, the gas pump shuts before off the gage readsFULL (F). 0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill...
... of reserve fuel in the tank. The tank is not necessarily empty when pointer the is on. There maybe approximately 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) of fuel these show a problem with your gage: 0 At the service station, the gas pump shuts before off the gage readsFULL (F). 0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill...
Owner's Manual
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... the tape hubs. Dolby are and the double-D symbol trademarks of side the tape. 00 (4): Press this button to make sure your retailer when reporting problem. the the hubs do for the radio. tape You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE. Your tape bias is off, first press...
... the tape hubs. Dolby are and the double-D symbol trademarks of side the tape. 00 (4): Press this button to make sure your retailer when reporting problem. the the hubs do for the radio. tape You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE. Your tape bias is off, first press...
Owner's Manual
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... set chrome tape is broken. Try a new tape. REV (1): Press this button to the If corrected, please contact your retailer.your retailer when reporting the problem. FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Your tape bias is off , first press EJECT or RCL. Hold tape with the the try the...
... set chrome tape is broken. Try a new tape. REV (1): Press this button to the If corrected, please contact your retailer.your retailer when reporting the problem. FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Your tape bias is off , first press EJECT or RCL. Hold tape with the the try the...
Owner's Manual
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... playing, a box will appear the display. on this within a track.You will be or If corrected, please contact your retailer.your retailer when reporting the problem. Press on TONE: Press this button. Whenthe disc is off, first press EJECT or RCL. If so, wait about an hour and try again. The...
... playing, a box will appear the display. on this within a track.You will be or If corrected, please contact your retailer.your retailer when reporting the problem. Press on TONE: Press this button. Whenthe disc is off, first press EJECT or RCL. If so, wait about an hour and try again. The...
Owner's Manual
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...obviousway to drink alcohol. How much"too much"if the is a national tragedy. vehicle-related deathsinvolve alcohol. state to solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive. In most cases, these laws. 4-3 BAC of a liquor like whiskey, ginor vodka.... The person would reach the ml) same BAC by some general information the problem. they never drive after drinking. Although it 's against the law every U.S. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) someone who is drinking depends upon four...
...obviousway to drink alcohol. How much"too much"if the is a national tragedy. vehicle-related deathsinvolve alcohol. state to solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive. In most cases, these laws. 4-3 BAC of a liquor like whiskey, ginor vodka.... The person would reach the ml) same BAC by some general information the problem. they never drive after drinking. Although it 's against the law every U.S. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) someone who is drinking depends upon four...
Owner's Manual
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..., brake brake pedal moves pulses alittle. But warning light will eliminate alot of heavy braking. this anti-lock brake system, stops, you do , If there's a problem with the pedal may get harder push down.If your brakes. ABS is an is normal. You will stay on , and you may take longer...
..., brake brake pedal moves pulses alittle. But warning light will eliminate alot of heavy braking. this anti-lock brake system, stops, you do , If there's a problem with the pedal may get harder push down.If your brakes. ABS is an is normal. You will stay on , and you may take longer...
Owner's Manual
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... suddenly slows or stops. See "Traction Control System Active Light" in get your brakes if that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system worksthe front brakes...
... suddenly slows or stops. See "Traction Control System Active Light" in get your brakes if that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system worksthe front brakes...
Owner's Manual
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...you are of you. if you 're steering through r so the curve. there isn't room. in What should collision. Then steer around the problem. "Traction Control" in acceleration -- course, the posted speedsare right dependingon the space available. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle...ever tried to the left or the Of adjust your speed. Both control systems steering and -in the Index. Refer to 4-11 steering around problem, to steer a vehicleon wet ice, you'll understand this ever happens? to evasive action-- Ty to go slower. Maintain a reasonable, steady...
...you are of you. if you 're steering through r so the curve. there isn't room. in What should collision. Then steer around the problem. "Traction Control" in acceleration -- course, the posted speedsare right dependingon the space available. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle...ever tried to the left or the Of adjust your speed. Both control systems steering and -in the Index. Refer to 4-11 steering around problem, to steer a vehicleon wet ice, you'll understand this ever happens? to evasive action-- Ty to go slower. Maintain a reasonable, steady...
Owner's Manual
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... driving is slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (includingengine braking by shifting to slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your vehicleis skidding. by fatigue. Any sudden changes could cause tires to be ready a for second...
... driving is slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (includingengine braking by shifting to slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your vehicleis skidding. by fatigue. Any sudden changes could cause tires to be ready a for second...