Owner's Manual
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Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to use. for It also gives you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i Problems on page 8-8. 9- ... Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants 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 start and operate your vehicle. It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains...
Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to use. for It also gives you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i Problems on page 8-8. 9- ... Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants 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 start and operate your vehicle. It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains...
Owner's Manual
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... has. And there are special things to it properly. 1. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your control, such as bad drivers. We'll start with the driver position. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt.
... has. And there are special things to it properly. 1. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your control, such as bad drivers. We'll start with the driver position. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt.
Owner's Manual
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... ejected from the force an inflating of of the belt out all the way and You can be severely injured or killed acrash if in start again. If you ever pull the lap portion of air bag. Air bags are designed to work with job federal regulations to Here are the...
... ejected from the force an inflating of of the belt out all the way and You can be severely injured or killed acrash if in start again. If you ever pull the lap portion of air bag. Air bags are designed to work with job federal regulations to Here are the...
Owner's Manual
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... work for is qualified you are close to inflate while someone is bag can be soaked and ruined. If this ever happens, and then you start your vehicle. Avoid yellow connectors. Be sure to doso. If your vehicle should be serviced. Theyare probably part of around your vehicle isever in 10...
... work for is qualified you are close to inflate while someone is bag can be soaked and ruined. If this ever happens, and then you start your vehicle. Avoid yellow connectors. Be sure to doso. If your vehicle should be serviced. Theyare probably part of around your vehicle isever in 10...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 "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- 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 "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...
Owner's Manual
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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. 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.
Owner's Manual
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...a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won't work with other key, your see your retailer or a locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may be dirty wet. Center... dry inserted in the If you turn off . In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. But you may be faulty. or See your on , the key may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. your vehicle does 1 In PASS-Key...
...a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won't work with other key, your see your retailer or a locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may be dirty wet. Center... dry inserted in the If you turn off . In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. But you may be faulty. or See your on , the key may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. your vehicle does 1 In PASS-Key...
Owner's Manual
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... (322km)or so. i ACCESSORY (A): In this time your electrical power accessories. Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 k ) m. Don't make full-throttle starts. C -- -- During this posltion can mean new premature wear and earlier replacement. NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in . in ." I ::. Pressthe ignition i n switch as...
... (322km)or so. i ACCESSORY (A): In this time your electrical power accessories. Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 k ) m. Don't make full-throttle starts. C -- -- During this posltion can mean new premature wear and earlier replacement. NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in . in ." I ::. Pressthe ignition i n switch as...
Owner's Manual
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.... so, is it is, then turn the key only with your key LOCK. OFF (C): This position unlocksthe steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never push-start your in the ignition, the OFF position, you key in turn the key hard. RUN (D): This is the position thatthe switch returns to after your.... Using a tool to for even remove the key, you can even when the engine is running , you are using the correct if key; Whenthe engine starts,release the key. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you can't in will in LOCK, your vehicle needs service. Always leave your hand...
.... so, is it is, then turn the key only with your key LOCK. OFF (C): This position unlocksthe steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never push-start your in the ignition, the OFF position, you key in turn the key hard. RUN (D): This is the position thatthe switch returns to after your.... Using a tool to for even remove the key, you can even when the engine is running , you are using the correct if key; Whenthe engine starts,release the key. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you can't in will in LOCK, your vehicle needs service. Always leave your hand...
Owner's Manual
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...restart when you're already moving . If your battery to be flooded with too much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your Oldsmobile is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your go of the key. Try pushing your accelerator..., turn your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). After waiting about15 seconds, repeatthe noma1 starting procedure. 2-18 Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops again, do , you hold your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) ...
...restart when you're already moving . If your battery to be flooded with too much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your Oldsmobile is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your go of the key. Try pushing your accelerator..., turn your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). After waiting about15 seconds, repeatthe noma1 starting procedure. 2-18 Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops again, do , you hold your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimumof in your vehicle. If you could changethe way the engine operates. O 2-19 Engine CoolantHeater (If ... the Index. you add electrical If 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.
NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimumof in your vehicle. If you could changethe way the engine operates. O 2-19 Engine CoolantHeater (If ... the Index. you add electrical If 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. Also, the wrong an kind of oil you don't, it away cord keep the coolant heater plugged in...? S I Before starting theengine, be damaged. How long should you 'll parking your vehicle. Plug the cord into could cause electrical shock. Your automatic transaxle may...
... 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. Also, the wrong an kind of oil you don't, it away cord keep the coolant heater plugged in...? S I Before starting theengine, be damaged. How long should you 'll parking your vehicle. Plug the cord into could cause electrical shock. Your automatic transaxle may...
Owner's Manual
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... and move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, or Snow"in the Index. I you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle apply your vehicle won't move the shift lever to REVERSE while your vehicle is (R) moving the shift lever...
... and move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, or Snow"in the Index. I you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle apply your vehicle won't move the shift lever to REVERSE while your vehicle is (R) moving the shift lever...
Owner's Manual
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... or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more , push the accelerator pedal all the down . This AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): positionis NEUTRAL (N): In this happens, have more...
... or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more , push the accelerator pedal all the down . This AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): positionis NEUTRAL (N): In this happens, have more...
Owner's Manual
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Hold the regular brake pedal down with yourleft foot. That section shows what todo first to overheat. If you start to drive with parking brake set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with the parking brake can cause ...
Hold the regular brake pedal down with yourleft foot. That section shows what todo first to overheat. If you start to drive with parking brake set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with the parking brake can cause ...
Owner's Manual
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... Burl1 If you maintain brake application. Turn the ignition key OW. push theshift lever a l the wayinto PARK (P)as you haveit. of but PARK (P),try this: I ~ - Start the vehicle and thenshift to NEUTRAL (N). . A CAUTION: 1 vehicle to an authorized service center as soon as you cannot shift out of PARK ( ) ease pressure P, on...
... Burl1 If you maintain brake application. Turn the ignition key OW. push theshift lever a l the wayinto PARK (P)as you haveit. of but PARK (P),try this: I ~ - Start the vehicle and thenshift to NEUTRAL (N). . A CAUTION: 1 vehicle to an authorized service center as soon as you cannot shift out of PARK ( ) ease pressure P, on...
Owner's Manual
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... flash. To signal a turn is finished, the lever will return by The itself when you release it complete your lane change . Holdthere until the arrow starts to signal a turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow or you it . 2-32 Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever...
... flash. To signal a turn is finished, the lever will return by The itself when you release it complete your lane change . Holdthere until the arrow starts to signal a turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow or you it . 2-32 Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever...
Owner's Manual
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... are controlled by turning the fluid on the windshield, push paddle for between wipes. turn the band away illuminate. Clear it there until the wipers start, then let go. one cycle. The wipers will stop after one second. Windshield Wipers The wiper speed may prevent you from you want more For...
... are controlled by turning the fluid on the windshield, push paddle for between wipes. turn the band away illuminate. Clear it there until the wipers start, then let go. one cycle. The wipers will stop after one second. Windshield Wipers The wiper speed may prevent you from you want more For...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicleis equipped with the optional remote lock control, the exit lighting feature will on 25 seconds after 10 minutes to turn off if you start the engine or activate lamps will turnoff after you lift the handle of either switch. Front Reading Lamps Illuminated Entry System Equipped) (If When you...
... your vehicleis equipped with the optional remote lock control, the exit lighting feature will on 25 seconds after 10 minutes to turn off if you start the engine or activate lamps will turnoff after you lift the handle of either switch. Front Reading Lamps Illuminated Entry System Equipped) (If When you...
Owner's Manual
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... keep .them in rn the t u k as far forward as you do , it won't be able to back away from falling over during sharp or quick starts and stops. Pull out the entire unit to reveal the ashtray and cigarette lighter. For heavier loads, store them from the heating element when it...
... keep .them in rn the t u k as far forward as you do , it won't be able to back away from falling over during sharp or quick starts and stops. Pull out the entire unit to reveal the ashtray and cigarette lighter. For heavier loads, store them from the heating element when it...