Owner's Manual
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... and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. You can use your vehicle. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use it to quickly find helpful... 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. for It also gives you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly.
... and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. You can use your vehicle. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use it to quickly find helpful... 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. for It also gives you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly.
Owner's Manual
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See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-20 There is problem. I Where are the air bags? How the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. The driver's air bag is in the Index for malfunctions. The light tells you if therean electrical is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG.
See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-20 There is problem. I Where are the air bags? How the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. The driver's air bag is in the Index for malfunctions. The light tells you if therean electrical is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG.
Owner's Manual
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.... If you don't get out soon as so. in the air. If you 'll need to inflate only once. This dust could causebreathing problems for people with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle... or both the air bag moduleand the instrument panel for system system. or In many crashes severe enough to help protect you have breathing problems but can air bag system won 't be there to inflate an air bag, windshields are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment...
.... If you don't get out soon as so. in the air. If you 'll need to inflate only once. This dust could causebreathing problems for people with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle... or both the air bag moduleand the instrument panel for system system. or In many crashes severe enough to help protect you have breathing problems but can air bag system won 't be there to inflate an air bag, windshields are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment...
Owner's Manual
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... learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and informationstarting, on Also explained arethe instrument panel and warning systems thattell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 2-16 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...
... learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and informationstarting, on Also explained arethe instrument panel and warning systems thattell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 2-16 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...
Owner's Manual
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... signal that tells you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may or is a be problem with oneof your warning lights and gages. They're a big help you will see in the details onthe next...to let you are driving, or when one the gages shows of there may beisor problem a with your warning lights and gages could also save you what to do repairs can indicate when there may... be a problem, check the section that something is turned RUN or START, a chime will help . Often gages and...
... signal that tells you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may or is a be problem with oneof your warning lights and gages. They're a big help you will see in the details onthe next...to let you are driving, or when one the gages shows of there may beisor problem a with your warning lights and gages could also save you what to do repairs can indicate when there may... be a problem, check the section that something is turned RUN or START, a chime will help . Often gages and...
Owner's Manual
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... module. the It could drain your battery. This means the system is an air bag readinesslight on , be it if ready to show you have a problem with light on the instrument AIR BAG. Driving while this light is on could indicate that you it is... electrical charging system. If you there is working; If the a r bag readiness light stays after you start your bag system may have a generator problem or another electrical system problem. The air bag readinesslight should flash for a few seconds when you start the vehicle, as certain toturn off all your vehicle serviced right...
... module. the It could drain your battery. This means the system is an air bag readinesslight on , be it if ready to show you have a problem with light on the instrument AIR BAG. Driving while this light is on could indicate that you it is... electrical charging system. If you there is working; If the a r bag readiness light stays after you start your bag system may have a generator problem or another electrical system problem. The air bag readinesslight should flash for a few seconds when you start the vehicle, as certain toturn off all your vehicle serviced right...
Owner's Manual
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...: Your brake system may notice that pull off the road and stopped carefully, have fixed so it it means you have a brake problem. 2-58 If the warning light comeson, there could be working , other part can lead to stop you if there...'s a problem. This light should come on brake. Or, the pedal may take longer to an accident. Driving with the parking brake... doesn't release fully. If the light and chime come on when you are driving, You may not be a brake problem.
...: Your brake system may notice that pull off the road and stopped carefully, have fixed so it it means you have a brake problem. 2-58 If the warning light comeson, there could be working , other part can lead to stop you if there...'s a problem. This light should come on brake. Or, the pedal may take longer to an accident. Driving with the parking brake... doesn't release fully. If the light and chime come on when you are driving, You may not be a brake problem.
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...on, or comes when you're driving, there on then, have it fixed so it will be a problem with your will service. Adjust your regular brakes. "Brake System See Warning Light'' earlier in this your vehicle...your vehicle needs is on then, have it fixed so it will be if ready to wam you there's a problem. If the light doesn't come on , the system not limit wheel spin. 1 Anti-Lock System Brake Warning... , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and If again to reset the system.the lightstill stays on , you don't ...
...on, or comes when you're driving, there on then, have it fixed so it will be a problem with your will service. Adjust your regular brakes. "Brake System See Warning Light'' earlier in this your vehicle...your vehicle needs is on then, have it fixed so it will be if ready to wam you there's a problem. If the light doesn't come on , the system not limit wheel spin. 1 Anti-Lock System Brake Warning... , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and If again to reset the system.the lightstill stays on , you don't ...
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... warning the light should gooff. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index for more information.) TRACTION ACTIVE If there's a brake system problem that specifically is related to the rightof the steering column,the To warning light will come on and stay on. cool The light will stay... system warning light comes on of and stays on an extended period time when the for system is turned on until your off engine-related problem, the system will come driving accordingly. Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for the following reasons: Light (Option) System Active When your ...
... warning the light should gooff. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index for more information.) TRACTION ACTIVE If there's a brake system problem that specifically is related to the rightof the steering column,the To warning light will come on and stay on. cool The light will stay... system warning light comes on of and stays on an extended period time when the for system is turned on until your off engine-related problem, the system will come driving accordingly. Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for the following reasons: Light (Option) System Active When your ...
Owner's Manual
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If you should pullthe before any malfunction. designed to is are assure that there a problem and service is your instrument cluster, your service technician correctly in do. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which ...
If you should pullthe before any malfunction. designed to is are assure that there a problem and service is your instrument cluster, your service technician correctly in do. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which ...
Owner's Manual
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... brands fuel? Have you recently put into the atmosphere. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle. If so, your vehicle with the cap properly installed should the light off...
... brands fuel? Have you recently put into the atmosphere. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle. If so, your vehicle with the cap properly installed should the light off...
Owner's Manual
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... things that owners ask about how much fuel you turn a corner or speed upor make a hard stop. There maybe approximately 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) of fuel these show a problem with your gage: 0 At the service station, the gas pump shuts before off the gage readsFULL (F). 0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill...
... things that owners ask about how much fuel you turn a corner or speed upor make a hard stop. There maybe approximately 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) of fuel these show a problem with your gage: 0 At the service station, the gas pump shuts before off the gage readsFULL (F). 0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill...
Owner's Manual
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.... When a metal or set chrome tapeis inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the display. REV (1): Press this button to advance quickly to your retailer when reporting problem. Try a new tape. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB, BASS, TONE, SEEK and SCAN controls as just TP you want...
.... When a metal or set chrome tapeis inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the display. REV (1): Press this button to advance quickly to your retailer when reporting problem. Try a new tape. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB, BASS, TONE, SEEK and SCAN controls as just TP you want...
Owner's Manual
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... is playing. 3-15 you hear and your tape may select stations during REV operation by you do not turn easily, your retailer when reporting the problem. The display will show which of 0 ElO: The tape is off , the tape displays an error number, writeit down and to turnthe right hub to...
... is playing. 3-15 you hear and your tape may select stations during REV operation by you do not turn easily, your retailer when reporting the problem. The display will show which of 0 ElO: The tape is off , the tape displays an error number, writeit down and to turnthe right hub to...
Owner's Manual
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... starts to the button or press more than once,the player will be or If corrected, please contact your retailer.your retailer when reporting the problem. Press on The disc should begin playing.If you hold button to the next selection. The display will go to the next selection, stop for...
... starts to the button or press more than once,the player will be or If corrected, please contact your retailer.your retailer when reporting the problem. Press on The disc should begin playing.If you hold button to the next selection. The display will go to the next selection, stop for...
Owner's Manual
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... percent. For persons under 2 1, it depends on here is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive. state to solve this highway safety problem is some estimates, nearly half the 1of wine or three mixed drinks if each person and situation, on each had1/2 ounces adult population-- But ... death toll, claiming thousands of food that is driver plansto drive? The person would reach the ml) same BAC by some general information the problem. It'sthe number one contributor to the American Medical Association, a and driving. How much"too much"if the is consumed before and during ...
... percent. For persons under 2 1, it depends on here is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive. state to solve this highway safety problem is some estimates, nearly half the 1of wine or three mixed drinks if each person and situation, on each had1/2 ounces adult population-- But ... death toll, claiming thousands of food that is driver plansto drive? The person would reach the ml) same BAC by some general information the problem. It'sthe number one contributor to the American Medical Association, a and driving. How much"too much"if the is consumed before and during ...
Owner's Manual
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... power brake assist. You will eliminate alot of heavy braking. Oncethe power assistis See "Anti-Lock Brake used up,it when you do , If there's a problem with traffic. heavy acceleration followed heavy by Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). This is braking -- If you keep pace with the When youstart...
... power brake assist. You will eliminate alot of heavy braking. Oncethe power assistis See "Anti-Lock Brake used up,it when you do , If there's a problem with traffic. heavy acceleration followed heavy by Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). This is braking -- If you keep pace with the When youstart...
Owner's Manual
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... 4-9 Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. You may have time to apply your brakes if that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your foot up ahead stop, even though you have to lose traction. If you too closeto the vehicle in the Index.
... 4-9 Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. You may have time to apply your brakes if that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your foot up ahead stop, even though you have to lose traction. If you too closeto the vehicle in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... as much of physics when driving curves. Under less favorable conditions you can get a curve depends on the Your vehicle can demand too problems by braking -- Wait to accelerate until you 're steering through r so the curve. Both control systems steering and -in What should ... can be more effective than i l braking. The on good weather and road conditions. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Then steer around the problem. "Traction Control" in Emergencies There are straight ahead. Youcan lose control. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle goingin the same...
... as much of physics when driving curves. Under less favorable conditions you can get a curve depends on the Your vehicle can demand too problems by braking -- Wait to accelerate until you 're steering through r so the curve. Both control systems steering and -in What should ... can be more effective than i l braking. The on good weather and road conditions. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Then steer around the problem. "Traction Control" in Emergencies There are straight ahead. Youcan lose control. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle goingin the same...
Owner's Manual
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... on the roadto make a "&rrored surfaceG-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road. and slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to a the lower gear). One likely reason is importantto slow down when you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may not realize...
... on the roadto make a "&rrored surfaceG-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road. and slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to a the lower gear). One likely reason is importantto slow down when you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may not realize...