Owner's Manual
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...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. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you...vehicle. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . It ...section tells you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of something you ...
...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. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you...vehicle. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . It ...section tells you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of something you ...
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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To cancel the rear door security lock: 1. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is in use. Leaving Your Vehicle If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who in if the ignition with ...
To cancel the rear door security lock: 1. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is in use. Leaving Your Vehicle If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who in if the ignition with ...
Owner's Manual
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.... And remember to its highest speed with you leave your ignition so and transaxle. Remember to keep your heatingor cooling system to the doors. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. so don't do this. Trunk Lid Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially some cities. However, there are ways you must pass...
.... And remember to its highest speed with you leave your ignition so and transaxle. Remember to keep your heatingor cooling system to the doors. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. so don't do this. Trunk Lid Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially some cities. However, there are ways you must pass...
Owner's Manual
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This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different Then take the door key with you. If someon key tries to the engine. 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.
This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different Then take the door key with you. If someon key tries to the engine. 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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... remains you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won 't work . an ignition key may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. the The SECURITY light will flash. If the starter won 't work with other key, your see ..."Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may be dirty wet. In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. The ignition key must be clean and dry, wait about three minutes...
... remains you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won 't work . an ignition key may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. the The SECURITY light will flash. If the starter won 't work with other key, your see ..."Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may be dirty wet. In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. The ignition key must be clean and dry, wait about three minutes...
Owner's Manual
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...) (If Ifyou have electrical power will in LOCK, your battery will such accessoriesas the radio and power windows for Note that even if engine is the position thatthe switch returns to after your the ignition OFF and this works, then your vehicle needs service. If you open a...to force it , be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to any other position than discharge prematurely. START (E): This position startsthe engine. Whenthe engine starts,release the key. But turn the key hard. If none of this t n u to for even remove the key, you still have option...
...) (If Ifyou have electrical power will in LOCK, your battery will such accessoriesas the radio and power windows for Note that even if engine is the position thatthe switch returns to after your the ignition OFF and this works, then your vehicle needs service. If you open a...to force it , be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to any other position than discharge prematurely. START (E): This position startsthe engine. Whenthe engine starts,release the key. But turn the key hard. If none of this t n u to for even remove the key, you still have option...
Owner's Manual
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... much gasoline. After waiting about15 seconds, repeatthe noma1 starting procedure. 2-18 If it could damage the transaxle. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. If your go of the key. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it doesn't start in START for This clears... the extra gasoline from the engine. Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops again, do , you 're already moving . When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. 3. The idle speed will cause your Oldsmobile is stopped. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the...
... much gasoline. After waiting about15 seconds, repeatthe noma1 starting procedure. 2-18 If it could damage the transaxle. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. If your go of the key. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it doesn't start in START for This clears... the extra gasoline from the engine. Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops again, do , you 're already moving . When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. 3. The idle speed will cause your Oldsmobile is stopped. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the...
Owner's Manual
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...See "Towing Your Vehicle"in a four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. O 2-19 NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to do it without... damaging your vehicle. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. you add electrical If parts oraccessories, you ever have to have your...
...See "Towing Your Vehicle"in a four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. O 2-19 NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to do it without... damaging your vehicle. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. you add electrical If parts oraccessories, you ever have to have your...
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 'll parking your retailerin the area where you the best advice for that you have shift lever a or...
... 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 'll parking your retailerin the area where you the best advice for that you have shift lever a or...
Owner's Manual
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... models as you have to REVERSE while your vehicle is (R) moving the shift lever on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, or Snow"in PARK (P) with the ...parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move , even when you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. You or otherscould be injured.To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. I you have to PARK ...
... models as you have to REVERSE while your vehicle is (R) moving the shift lever on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, or Snow"in PARK (P) with the ...parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move , even when you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. You or otherscould be injured.To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. I you have to PARK ...
Owner's Manual
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... very far thatway, your vehicle can use and you can be wrongwith a transaxlesystem sensor. Going about halfway down . So, if this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power passing, for already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Until...
... very far thatway, your vehicle can use and you can be wrongwith a transaxlesystem sensor. Going about halfway down . So, if this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power passing, for already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Until...
Owner's Manual
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..., or in FTRST (l),the transaxle won'tshift into ni first gearutl the vehicle is going slowly enough. or Don't shift into PARK (P) to hold your engine. 2-23 It can damage your brakes or shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you werestuck in position on hills. Also, if youstop when...
..., or in FTRST (l),the transaxle won'tshift into ni first gearutl the vehicle is going slowly enough. or Don't shift into PARK (P) to hold your engine. 2-23 It can damage your brakes or shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you werestuck in position on hills. Also, if youstop when...
Owner's Manual
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....You or others could be dangerous get outof your right and foot set . Your vehicle roll. It can the move , even when you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be injured. I can f you 're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull...
....You or others could be dangerous get outof your right and foot set . Your vehicle roll. It can the move , even when you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be injured. I can f you 're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull...
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transaxle. if you have to. And, lever leave the vehicle with the engine running, it difficult to pull the shift To lever out of PARK (P). Don't leave your is parking brake is not fully in PARK (P) and your... PARK (P) without first pushing the button). If you leave it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly before youleave the driver's engine running unless you with the If torque lock does occur, you may find out how,see the shift lever away from the parking pawl in...
... of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transaxle. if you have to. And, lever leave the vehicle with the engine running, it difficult to pull the shift To lever out of PARK (P). Don't leave your is parking brake is not fully in PARK (P) and your... PARK (P) without first pushing the button). If you leave it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly before youleave the driver's engine running unless you with the If torque lock does occur, you may find out how,see the shift lever away from the parking pawl in...
Owner's Manual
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... and 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately. Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. I It's better not to park with the engine running . Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle: Drive it only with is CO can cause unconsciousness death...points on the road over road debris. One place this can 't see or smell. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked I you ever suspect exhaust is coming if: in a garage withthe engine running . It can comein easily. and You might have exhaust coming f into your ...
... and 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately. Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. I It's better not to park with the engine running . Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle: Drive it only with is CO can cause unconsciousness death...points on the road over road debris. One place this can 't see or smell. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked I you ever suspect exhaust is coming if: in a garage withthe engine running . It can comein easily. and You might have exhaust coming f into your ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle can move the shift lever to PARK (P). You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you've left the engine running unless you 're pulling a a trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. If you are parking on hill...
... vehicle can move the shift lever to PARK (P). You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you've left the engine running unless you 're pulling a a trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. If you are parking on hill...
Owner's Manual
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... the doors are closed, off if you lift the handle of either switch. Front Reading Lamps Illuminated Entry System Equipped) (If When you start the engine or activate lamps will turnoff after 10 minutes to save your vehicle will give you time to turn transmitter, lamps inside your battery.
... the doors are closed, off if you lift the handle of either switch. Front Reading Lamps Illuminated Entry System Equipped) (If When you start the engine or activate lamps will turnoff after 10 minutes to save your vehicle will give you time to turn transmitter, lamps inside your battery.
Owner's Manual
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... the numbers, you see you silver lines between miles and kilometers. The trip odometer is displayed by pressing TRIP the button. Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.If the new one can 't, then it's at zero and a ...someone has probably tried turn it back, the to display the trip odometer, then hold the button about three seconds for until the display resets. Engine damage may 2-55 Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. the red area. But if it can be set on left of the the ...
... the numbers, you see you silver lines between miles and kilometers. The trip odometer is displayed by pressing TRIP the button. Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.If the new one can 't, then it's at zero and a ...someone has probably tried turn it back, the to display the trip odometer, then hold the button about three seconds for until the display resets. Engine damage may 2-55 Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. the red area. But if it can be set on left of the the ...