Owner's Manual
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Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of something you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how keep your seats and safety belts properly. i to Maintenance Schedule This ... to use. to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your vehicle running properly ...
Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of something you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how keep your seats and safety belts properly. i to Maintenance Schedule This ... to use. to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your vehicle running properly ...
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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...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 ...
...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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Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is on: 1. Move the lever all the way up to cancelthe locks. Close the door. Do the same thing to the rear door from ...
Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is on: 1. Move the lever all the way up to cancelthe locks. Close the door. Do the same thing to the rear door from ...
Owner's Manual
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... speed with you can make it 's an the easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves-- It can come into your ignition so and transaxle. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. Always do it steering wheel will be dangerousto drive with you have air outlets onor under the instrument panel, open becausecarbon monoxide...
... speed with you can make it 's an the easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves-- It can come into your ignition so and transaxle. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. Always do it steering wheel will be dangerousto drive with you have air outlets onor under the instrument panel, open becausecarbon monoxide...
Owner's Manual
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This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different 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. Then take the door key with you.
This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different 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. Then take the door key with you.
Owner's Manual
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... work with other key, your retailer or a See emergency, call 1-800-268-6800. your see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may also want to have a new key made . Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). the The SECURITY light will flash. Your vehicle not protected ... key may be serviced by the is not working properly and must be clean and before trying another ignition key. In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. or See your retaileror a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key IT to restart your...
... work with other key, your retailer or a See emergency, call 1-800-268-6800. your see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may also want to have a new key made . Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). the The SECURITY light will flash. Your vehicle not protected ... key may be serviced by the is not working properly and must be clean and before trying another ignition key. In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. or See your retaileror a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key IT to restart your...
Owner's Manual
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...and to operate your vehicle needs service. RUN (D): This is running. Always leave your electrical accessories, suchas the radio. The switch staysin RUN whenthe engine is the position thatthe switch returns to after your the ignition OFF and this t n u to for even remove the key, you still have ...the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. so, is it all way in the ignition. START (E): This position startsthe engine. A warning chime will return to operate your key LOCK. But can remove the key. The ignition switch will soundif you openthe driver's door...
...and to operate your vehicle needs service. RUN (D): This is running. Always leave your electrical accessories, suchas the radio. The switch staysin RUN whenthe engine is the position thatthe switch returns to after your the ignition OFF and this t n u to for even remove the key, you still have ...the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. so, is it all way in the ignition. START (E): This position startsthe engine. A warning chime will return to operate your key LOCK. But can remove the key. The ignition switch will soundif you openthe driver's door...
Owner's Manual
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... of the key. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) if your engine starts. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your Oldsmobile is stopped. If you could be drained much gasoline. Shift to help avoid draining your battery... or damaging your engine still won 't start in START for This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle...
... of the key. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) if your engine starts. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your Oldsmobile is stopped. If you could be drained much gasoline. Shift to help avoid draining your battery... or damaging your engine still won 't start in START for This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle...
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... Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to electronics in your vehicle. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in a four hours... parts oraccessories, you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manualthat tells how to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
... Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to electronics in your vehicle. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in a four hours... parts oraccessories, you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manualthat tells how to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
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 front wheels. Your automatic transaxle may have , andsome other things. If you have shift lever a or the console between the seats oa the...
... 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 front wheels. Your automatic transaxle may have , andsome other things. If you have shift lever a or the console between the seats oa the...
Owner's Manual
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... dangerous toget out of the pressure onthe shift lever -- set your transaxle. Shift to fully brakes before starting the engine. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unless you have left the f engine running, the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is on floor shift console models as you have...
... dangerous toget out of the pressure onthe shift lever -- set your transaxle. Shift to fully brakes before starting the engine. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unless you have left the f engine running, the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is on floor shift console models as you have...
Owner's Manual
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... than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE NOTICE: Damage to shift gears as go faster, you 're: NEUTRAL (N) when 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. economy than about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power passing, for...
... than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE NOTICE: Damage to shift gears as go faster, you 're: NEUTRAL (N) when 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. economy than about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power passing, for...
Owner's Manual
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FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but (2). You could overheat damage the and transaxle. NOTICE: If your front wheels can damage your engine. 2-23 or Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you might happenif you werestuck in very deep sand mud or were up against a ...
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but (2). You could overheat damage the and transaxle. NOTICE: If your front wheels can damage your engine. 2-23 or Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you might happenif you werestuck in very deep sand mud or were up against a ...
Owner's Manual
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... you . 2-25 To be injured. It can the move , even when you're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. I can f you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be dangerous get outof your vehicle if to the shift lever not fullyin PARK (P) with your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or...
... you . 2-25 To be injured. It can the move , even when you're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. I can f you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be dangerous get outof your vehicle if to the shift lever not fullyin PARK (P) with your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or...
Owner's Manual
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...with the prevent torquelock, set . After you can, it difficult to pull the shift To lever out of PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock 2-27 To find it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly before you have toleave your is ... lever away from the parking pawl in the transaxle,so you can be dangerous to take some the a of PARK (P) before youleave the driver's engine running , be injured. overheat and even catch fire. vehicle push yours little uphill to leave your vehicle in PARK (P) the Index. Your vehicle ...
...with the prevent torquelock, set . After you can, it difficult to pull the shift To lever out of PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock 2-27 To find it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly before you have toleave your is ... lever away from the parking pawl in the transaxle,so you can be dangerous to take some the a of PARK (P) before youleave the driver's engine running , be injured. overheat and even catch fire. vehicle push yours little uphill to leave your vehicle in PARK (P) the Index. Your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... system had been modified improperly. Exhaust with is the fan switch at the highest setting. I It's better not to park with the engine running . and 0 Have your vehicle: Drive it only with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe... One place this can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in place can 't see or smell. Another closed -in the Index.) -- -- Idling the engine with all the windows down to know. and You might have exhaust coming f into your vehicle fixed immediately. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over...
... system had been modified improperly. Exhaust with is the fan switch at the highest setting. I It's better not to park with the engine running . and 0 Have your vehicle: Drive it only with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe... One place this can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in place can 't see or smell. Another closed -in the Index.) -- -- Idling the engine with all the windows down to know. and You might have exhaust coming f into your vehicle fixed immediately. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over...
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... out of windows when the ignition on or when retained is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move . Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you've left the engine running unless you are parking on fairly level ground, always set . If you have to.
... out of windows when the ignition on or when retained is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move . Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you've left the engine running unless you are parking on fairly level ground, always set . If you have to.
Owner's Manual
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... activate only when retained accessory poweris active. Press again to find door pull handle or the lock switches. the This will give you start the engine or activate lamps will also the power locks. These turn the lamp it 2-42 press either front door or press the UNLOCK button onthe optional...
... activate only when retained accessory poweris active. Press again to find door pull handle or the lock switches. the This will give you start the engine or activate lamps will also the power locks. These turn the lamp it 2-42 press either front door or press the UNLOCK button onthe optional...
Owner's Manual
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... for until the display resets. To reset it 's at zero and a label must be. the red area. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how you have driven, in far either miles or kilometers, since you see you... that so someone has probably tried turn it back, the to the mileage totalof the old odometer, then it . Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your speedin both miles (kmh). Pressing this button also cycle all other displays through English and metric ...
... for until the display resets. To reset it 's at zero and a label must be. the red area. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how you have driven, in far either miles or kilometers, since you see you... that so someone has probably tried turn it back, the to the mileage totalof the old odometer, then it . Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your speedin both miles (kmh). Pressing this button also cycle all other displays through English and metric ...