Owner's Manual
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... alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road... This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how... vehicle. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of something you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains ...
... alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road... This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how... vehicle. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of something you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains ...
Owner's Manual
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... the air bag system. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle, the damage could make sure the person performing work for is bag can be injured you to the carpeting or higheror if water enters your vehicle and air bag the see system. To...
... the air bag system. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle, the damage could make sure the person performing work for is bag can be injured you to the carpeting or higheror if water enters your vehicle and air bag the see system. To...
Owner's Manual
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... . A E ? more informatio%.;, ;i.;;~ ' .i : _1 ~Siw,: ' b Follow this posltion can mean new premature wear and earlier replacement. C -- -- Pressthe ignition i n switch as you the top of it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in turn . ? During this time your new brake linings...
Owner's Manual
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... cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to electronics in your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your vehicle.
... cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to electronics in your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... First apply your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible Speed limit signs nearcurves warn that you can perform very well emergencies like do their work where the tires meet cars and stops right front of those places. Then steer around the problem. "Traction...
... First apply your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible Speed limit signs nearcurves warn that you can perform very well emergencies like do their work where the tires meet cars and stops right front of those places. Then steer around the problem. "Traction...
Owner's Manual
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... Spare Tire Although the compact sparetire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, can get caught on the rails. Check it 's Of best to perform well at speeds up 65 mph (105 k / ) distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), m hfor so you can damage the and wheel, tire and maybe...
... Spare Tire Although the compact sparetire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, can get caught on the rails. Check it 's Of best to perform well at speeds up 65 mph (105 k / ) distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), m hfor so you can damage the and wheel, tire and maybe...
Owner's Manual
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hope you'll go to your retailer We for how all your GM vehicle all the mileage and the of any service work you date perform. manual, see Bag-Equipped Vehicle"in the Index. Index. It be happy with parts receipts and list all GM. Genuine You should keep your service ... do some your vehicle than this manual can.To order the proper service GM-trained and supported service people. Before attempting to use the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual.
Owner's Manual
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... unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. Be sure you have been developed bythe American Automobile Manufacturers Association ( " A ) for better vehicle performance and engine protection. If you use the proper nuts, bolts and other gasolines. 6-3 This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer... performance. Gasolines meeting AAMA the specification could behurt. Be sure to use the wrong fasteners,parts can the affect the airflow aroundit. You...
... unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. Be sure you have been developed bythe American Automobile Manufacturers Association ( " A ) for better vehicle performance and engine protection. If you use the proper nuts, bolts and other gasolines. 6-3 This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer... performance. Gasolines meeting AAMA the specification could behurt. Be sure to use the wrong fasteners,parts can the affect the airflow aroundit. You...
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..., return to determine the cause failure. General Motors does not recommend the If your vehicleis certified to meet control system performance may be reduced and your emission label), it can damage your engine. The If California specifications. If it's bad ...not be affected. for federal specifications, but emission control system performake may on .If this occurs, return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer diagnosis for emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); It's the heavy, constant knock that ...
..., return to determine the cause failure. General Motors does not recommend the If your vehicleis certified to meet control system performance may be reduced and your emission label), it can damage your engine. The If California specifications. If it's bad ...not be affected. for federal specifications, but emission control system performake may on .If this occurs, return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer diagnosis for emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); It's the heavy, constant knock that ...
Owner's Manual
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... for your brakes may no longer work well to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Vehicle Storage If you're not going drive your performance you've come to have really good braking. For on a modern vehicle complex. Feature" in Also, for a new battery, we recommend ...be sure put can burn you have be badly hurtif you aren't GM you c r m See "Jump Starting" i the Index for Every new Oldsmobile has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery. Your vehicle was designed and tested with or without getting hurt. When you replace parts your brake Batteries haveacid that...
... for your brakes may no longer work well to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Vehicle Storage If you're not going drive your performance you've come to have really good braking. For on a modern vehicle complex. Feature" in Also, for a new battery, we recommend ...be sure put can burn you have be badly hurtif you aren't GM you c r m See "Jump Starting" i the Index for Every new Oldsmobile has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery. Your vehicle was designed and tested with or without getting hurt. When you replace parts your brake Batteries haveacid that...
Owner's Manual
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... tires that well because of tread remaining. When It's Time f c w Tires J ~~~~ The tire has a bump, bulge or split. ~. . 4 wav to tell when it was a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. The tires installed on your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of the size or...
... tires that well because of tread remaining. When It's Time f c w Tires J ~~~~ The tire has a bump, bulge or split. ~. . 4 wav to tell when it was a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. The tires installed on your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of the size or...
Owner's Manual
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...developed for use spare tires, tires with respect to these grades, they must also conform Federal safety to requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. a Using tires of different sizes may vary with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30...relates the system to developed by the United States National Highway by Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies onlyto vehicles soldin the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls most passenger of car tires.
...developed for use spare tires, tires with respect to these grades, they must also conform Federal safety to requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. a Using tires of different sizes may vary with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30...relates the system to developed by the United States National Highway by Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies onlyto vehicles soldin the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls most passenger of car tires.
Owner's Manual
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...reduce tire and life, excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. The relative performance of tires as a tire graded depends upon the actual conditions their use, of however, and may depart significantly from highest to .... of The gradeC corresponds to variations in combination, or can lead to sudden tire failure. Grades B and A represent higher levels performance onthe of The wheels on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not needed. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either...
...reduce tire and life, excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. The relative performance of tires as a tire graded depends upon the actual conditions their use, of however, and may depart significantly from highest to .... of The gradeC corresponds to variations in combination, or can lead to sudden tire failure. Grades B and A represent higher levels performance onthe of The wheels on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not needed. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either...
Owner's Manual
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... to worn. or your vehicle the direct rays the sun. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be on your and affect their performance. replace blades that contain acid abrasives. No. Cleaning the Outside the of Windshield and Wiper Blades Cleaning the Outside Your Vehicle of The paint finish...
... to worn. or your vehicle the direct rays the sun. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be on your and affect their performance. replace blades that contain acid abrasives. No. Cleaning the Outside the of Windshield and Wiper Blades Cleaning the Outside Your Vehicle of The paint finish...
Owner's Manual
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Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section covers the maintenance required your Oldsmobile.Your vehicle needs these services to retain for its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-30 Introduction P r A: Scheduled Maintenance Services at P r B: Owner Checks and Services at 7-34 7-36 7-38 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections P r D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants at P r E: Maintenance Record at 7-1 ~
Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section covers the maintenance required your Oldsmobile.Your vehicle needs these services to retain for its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-30 Introduction P r A: Scheduled Maintenance Services at P r B: Owner Checks and Services at 7-34 7-36 7-38 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections P r D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants at P r E: Maintenance Record at 7-1 ~
Owner's Manual
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...Record"provides a place for the job. be used whether you should the let your retailer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some jobs, you have done and howoften. your own maintenance Do work on your vehicle.... How This Section isOrganized The remainder of these jobs. I Performing maintenance work onlyif you can be dangerous.In trying to do to help keep your retailer's service departmentor another qualified service center ...
...Record"provides a place for the job. be used whether you should the let your retailer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some jobs, you have done and howoften. your own maintenance Do work on your vehicle.... How This Section isOrganized The remainder of these jobs. I Performing maintenance work onlyif you can be dangerous.In trying to do to help keep your retailer's service departmentor another qualified service center ...
Owner's Manual
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...and supported service people will find these . See "Fuel'' in making deliveries.Or you may drive very short distances limits. You will GM perform the work , in good working condition. vehicle in the Index. But we don't know that : for in to do errands or many ...you the maintenance services you drive. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule The proper fluids and lubricants to use your Oldsmobile retailer. Make sure whoever services your vehicle. All parts should have any section and note how you should be replaced and all the...
...and supported service people will find these . See "Fuel'' in making deliveries.Or you may drive very short distances limits. You will GM perform the work , in good working condition. vehicle in the Index. But we don't know that : for in to do errands or many ...you the maintenance services you drive. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule The proper fluids and lubricants to use your Oldsmobile retailer. Make sure whoever services your vehicle. All parts should have any section and note how you should be replaced and all the...
Owner's Manual
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...Part Cof in a Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined the that all recommended maintenance services be performed at every other tire rotation. We, however, urge that failure to performthis maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty ...same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) m at (166 000 k ) the same intervals.The services shown m should be performed after See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. highly corrosive environment, your brakes is during tire rotation. transaxle shift ...
...Part Cof in a Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined the that all recommended maintenance services be performed at every other tire rotation. We, however, urge that failure to performthis maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty ...same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) m at (166 000 k ) the same intervals.The services shown m should be performed after See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. highly corrosive environment, your brakes is during tire rotation. transaxle shift ...
Owner's Manual
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...Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' Part C of the vehicle's usefullife. See California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at every other tire rotation. completion of in the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior the to this schedule. + A good... m at (240 000 km). Footnotes ++ If you 7-21 The services shown at 150,000 miles(240 000 km) should be performed after 150,000 miles See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. # Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle...
...Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' Part C of the vehicle's usefullife. See California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at every other tire rotation. completion of in the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior the to this schedule. + A good... m at (240 000 km). Footnotes ++ If you 7-21 The services shown at 150,000 miles(240 000 km) should be performed after 150,000 miles See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. # Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle...
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of tape play.See "Audio Systems"in the See Index for further details. At Least Oncea Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires...
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of tape play.See "Audio Systems"in the See Index for further details. At Least Oncea Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires...