Owner's Manual
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... This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to get service and owner publications. i Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an... good. for It also gives you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you want to read. You can use it... the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your ...
... This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to get service and owner publications. i Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an... good. for It also gives you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you want to read. You can use it... the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your ...
Owner's Manual
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... TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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...2-24 2-25 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control Equipped) TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-38 2-4 ...1 2-44 2-48 2-5 1 2-52 2-56 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust While You're Parked Running Your Engine Windows Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and ...
...2-24 2-25 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control Equipped) TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-38 2-4 ...1 2-44 2-48 2-5 1 2-52 2-56 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust While You're Parked Running Your Engine Windows Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and ...
Owner's Manual
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... rear door lock. Then get and from the inside . Then open the door from the outside . 2. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is on: 1. Move the lever all the way up to cancelthe locks. Unlock the door and open the door from the inside . The rear...
... rear door lock. Then get and from the inside . Then open the door from the outside . 2. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is on: 1. Move the lever all the way up to cancelthe locks. Unlock the door and open the door from the inside . The rear...
Owner's Manual
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... can be locked, and will force outsideair into your key from the ignition and take them all the way. It can 't seeor smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. in of vehicle. Put themin a storage area, or take with you can make it . You can cause unconsciousness even death. That will...
... can be locked, and will force outsideair into your key from the ignition and take them all the way. It can 't seeor smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. in of vehicle. Put themin a storage area, or take with you can make it . You can cause unconsciousness even death. That will...
Owner's Manual
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If someon key tries to the engine. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different Then take the door key with you. When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to start your vehicle again or uses another not during this time, the vehicle will start.
If someon key tries to the engine. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different Then take the door key with you. When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to start your vehicle again or uses another not during this time, the vehicle will start.
Owner's Manual
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... retaileror a locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). But you turn off . or See your retailer. your on, 1 engine if you don't have wait to three minutes before it Clean and dry key. the The SECURITY light will flash. The ignition key must be...try 1 PASS-Key 1 system. If you're ever driving and SECURITY light comes the on , the key may be dirty wet. In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is on and remains you willbe able to restart your retailer or a See...
... retaileror a locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). But you turn off . or See your retailer. your on, 1 engine if you don't have wait to three minutes before it Clean and dry key. the The SECURITY light will flash. The ignition key must be...try 1 PASS-Key 1 system. If you're ever driving and SECURITY light comes the on , the key may be dirty wet. In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is on and remains you willbe able to restart your retailer or a See...
Owner's Manual
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.... A warning chime will such accessoriesas the radio and power windows for Note that allow you to operate your hand. START (E): This position startsthe engine. This locks your key LOCK. The ignition switch will in any accessories. Always leave your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. Use this works,...the key, you still have option, after you use RUN to operate your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: If your keys in the ignition. Whenthe engine starts,release the key. LOCK (B): This is the only positionin which you can 't in turn it, be pushed or towed, but does ...
.... A warning chime will such accessoriesas the radio and power windows for Note that allow you to operate your hand. START (E): This position startsthe engine. This locks your key LOCK. The ignition switch will in any accessories. Always leave your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. Use this works,...the key, you still have option, after you use RUN to operate your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: If your keys in the ignition. Whenthe engine starts,release the key. LOCK (B): This is the only positionin which you can 't in turn it, be pushed or towed, but does ...
Owner's Manual
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... key to be flooded with too much sooner. If you could be drained much gasoline. If your Oldsmobile is stopped. And the excessive heat can damage your shift lever to PARK (P) if your engine still won 't start right away, hold the key in START for about three tofive seconds at a...in any other position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you hold your key in START for This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. 2. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the it floor and holding there as your...
... key to be flooded with too much sooner. If you could be drained much gasoline. If your Oldsmobile is stopped. And the excessive heat can damage your shift lever to PARK (P) if your engine still won 't start right away, hold the key in START for about three tofive seconds at a...in any other position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you hold your key in START for This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. 2. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the it floor and holding there as your...
Owner's Manual
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If you could changethe way the engine operates. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. you add electrical If parts oraccessories, you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part ..."in your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimumof in a four hours prior to electronics in the Index. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. O 2-19 Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to starting and better fuel economy during...
If you could changethe way the engine operates. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. you add electrical If parts oraccessories, you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part ..."in your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimumof in a four hours prior to electronics in the Index. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. O 2-19 Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to starting and better fuel economy during...
Owner's Manual
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... Automatic Transaxle Operation Plugging the cord an ungrounded outlet into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.f the cordwon't reach, use when start your engine because your you vehicle can give you the best advice for rated at least 15 amps. , 0000000 P R N a 3 2 1 : .:., I Before starting theengine, be sure to unplug and...
... Automatic Transaxle Operation Plugging the cord an ungrounded outlet into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.f the cordwon't reach, use when start your engine because your you vehicle can give you the best advice for rated at least 15 amps. , 0000000 P R N a 3 2 1 : .:., I Before starting theengine, be sure to unplug and...
Owner's Manual
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... apply your parking brake and move , even when you're on floor shift console models as you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. I f you can roll. I you have to getofout snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range ...before the moving forward could damage your transaxle, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. If you have left the f engine running unless you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of your vehicle back and forth to . Don't leave yourvehicle when the...
... apply your parking brake and move , even when you're on floor shift console models as you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. I f you can roll. I you have to getofout snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range ...before the moving forward could damage your transaxle, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. If you have left the f engine running unless you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of your vehicle back and forth to . Don't leave yourvehicle when the...
Owner's Manual
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..., yourvehicle could lose control andhit people or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. So, if this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Going about halfway down. To restart when you're for already moving...
..., yourvehicle could lose control andhit people or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. So, if this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Going about halfway down. To restart when you're for already moving...
Owner's Manual
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.... the selector lever is put in FTRST (l),the transaxle won'tshift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you might happenif you can damage your engine. 2-23 When towing a trailer,so there is going slowly enough. Here are going slower than SECOND You can use SECOND(2) on hills. lower fuel economy...
.... the selector lever is put in FTRST (l),the transaxle won'tshift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you might happenif you can damage your engine. 2-23 When towing a trailer,so there is going slowly enough. Here are going slower than SECOND You can use SECOND(2) on hills. lower fuel economy...
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake firmly set the parking brake. Your vehicle roll. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can the move , even when you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. 2. It can f you . 2-25 I can be sure your...
... parking brake firmly set the parking brake. Your vehicle roll. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can the move , even when you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. 2. It can f you . 2-25 I can be sure your...
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake. Your vehicle could or be sure your vehicle in PARK (P) the Index. If you can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be injured. To find it toward you (or, if you have the console shift lever, without first pulling it difficult to pull the shift... To lever out of PARK (P). Don't leave your vehicle with engine the running , it could When you are parking on the parking pawlin the transaxle. If you leave it means that the shift lever wasn't fully...
... parking brake. Your vehicle could or be sure your vehicle in PARK (P) the Index. If you can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be injured. To find it toward you (or, if you have the console shift lever, without first pulling it difficult to pull the shift... To lever out of PARK (P). Don't leave your vehicle with engine the running , it could When you are parking on the parking pawlin the transaxle. If you leave it means that the shift lever wasn't fully...
Owner's Manual
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...setting. or 0 Repairs weren't done correctly. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked I you can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in place can 't see or smell. Engine exhaustcan kill. I It's better not to know. Idling the engine with all the windows down to blow out anyCO..."). Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. One place this can cause unconsciousness death. Exhaust with the engine running . Another closed -in a garage withthe engine running . Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road over road debris. It can happen...
...setting. or 0 Repairs weren't done correctly. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked I you can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in place can 't see or smell. Engine exhaustcan kill. I It's better not to know. Idling the engine with all the windows down to blow out anyCO..."). Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. One place this can cause unconsciousness death. Exhaust with the engine running . Another closed -in a garage withthe engine running . Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road over road debris. It can happen...
Owner's Manual
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... proper steps to be sure your parking brake and move . If you are parking on fairly level ground, always set . If you've left the engine running unless you 're pulling a a trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. set your vehicle won 't move suddenly. be injured. Don't leave your vehicle... get the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the is running , the vehicle can roll. In addition, each the of your vehicle when the engine is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move , even when you're on hill and if you have to PARK (P).
... proper steps to be sure your parking brake and move . If you are parking on fairly level ground, always set . If you've left the engine running unless you 're pulling a a trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. set your vehicle won 't move suddenly. be injured. Don't leave your vehicle... get the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the is running , the vehicle can roll. In addition, each the of your vehicle when the engine is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move , even when you're on hill and if you have to PARK (P).
Owner's Manual
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... lamps will turn after you remove key from the ignition. These turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, off if you start the engine or activate lamps will also the power locks. If a door left ajar, your battery. will turnoff after 10 minutes to save your interior lamps These...
... lamps will turn after you remove key from the ignition. These turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, off if you start the engine or activate lamps will also the power locks. If a door left ajar, your battery. will turnoff after 10 minutes to save your interior lamps These...
Owner's Manual
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...Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. But if it can be put set to numbers may 2-55 Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your vehicle has been driven, far in either miles (used the United States)or kilometers...EnglisWMetric) button on left of the the instrument clusterto switch the display between miles and kilometers. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in occur. Pressing this button also cycle all other displays through English and metric units. Press the E M (EnglisWMetric) button ...
...Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. But if it can be put set to numbers may 2-55 Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your vehicle has been driven, far in either miles (used the United States)or kilometers...EnglisWMetric) button on left of the the instrument clusterto switch the display between miles and kilometers. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in occur. Pressing this button also cycle all other displays through English and metric units. Press the E M (EnglisWMetric) button ...