Owner's Manual
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...different conditions. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how keep your audio system. i The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your... 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and...manual. It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. You can use .
...different conditions. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how keep your audio system. i The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your... 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and...manual. It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. You can use .
Owner's Manual
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... Indexin for your vehicle. I Index A good place to look what to do this" or "Don't let this happen." iii Then we tell you learn aboutthe features and controls for back of We use a box and word CAUTION to tell you 'll it this book. It'san alphabetical listof what the hazard...
... Indexin for your vehicle. I Index A good place to look what to do this" or "Don't let this happen." iii Then we tell you learn aboutthe features and controls for back of We use a box and word CAUTION to tell you 'll it this book. It'san alphabetical listof what the hazard...
Owner's Manual
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... can be sure have air bags. Air go fully into the buckle, if you find that the latch plate will engage the child restraint locking feature. A -- If you are designed to protect the the mother. belts. For pregnant women, asfor anyone, the key to use the correct buckle when buckling your...
... can be sure have air bags. Air go fully into the buckle, if you find that the latch plate will engage the child restraint locking feature. A -- If you are designed to protect the the mother. belts. For pregnant women, asfor anyone, the key to use the correct buckle when buckling your...
Owner's Manual
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and what to if you if everything is the shifting and braking. do working properly-- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can 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...
and what to if you if everything is the shifting and braking. do working properly-- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can 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...
Owner's Manual
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... you ever lock your retailer a or a qualified locksmith how to owner. I i 2-3 be sure you have a lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you can of features that tells your keys inside. The ignition keys are for the doors and all other locks. Keep the plugs or key tag in . The door...
... you ever lock your retailer a or a qualified locksmith how to owner. I i 2-3 be sure you have a lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you can of features that tells your keys inside. The ignition keys are for the doors and all other locks. Keep the plugs or key tag in . The door...
Owner's Manual
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Unlocked doors can easily open it. The switch on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. Power Door Locks With power door locks, you slow down . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you can or unlockall the lock ...
Unlocked doors can easily open it. The switch on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. Power Door Locks With power door locks, you slow down . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you can or unlockall the lock ...
Owner's Manual
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... out while you the move the shift stop lever into PARK (P), the doors will not lock automatically. Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature You can program the automatic door locks feature to the following modes: Mode Operation No automatic door lock or unlock. 0 1 All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK...
... out while you the move the shift stop lever into PARK (P), the doors will not lock automatically. Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature You can program the automatic door locks feature to the following modes: Mode Operation No automatic door lock or unlock. 0 1 All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK...
Owner's Manual
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...will need to 1, etc. When all doors will advance by one toggle). Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds 3. To turn the feature off each driver's remote lock control transmitter. All the doors lock. 5 . This procedure changesthe mode for only the Lock delayis now active and...door is not equipped with the remote lock with the key removedfrom the ignition and the driver's control, use the following procedure turn the feature on the transmitter again. Note: The door locks will lock. Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is all doors will remain the ...
...will need to 1, etc. When all doors will advance by one toggle). Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds 3. To turn the feature off each driver's remote lock control transmitter. All the doors lock. 5 . This procedure changesthe mode for only the Lock delayis now active and...door is not equipped with the remote lock with the key removedfrom the ignition and the driver's control, use the following procedure turn the feature on the transmitter again. Note: The door locks will lock. Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is all doors will remain the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., open your vehicle cannot opened from the inside . Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is running. 3. Anti-Lockout Feature To useone of your vehicle from be able open ride to cancelthe locks. Rear Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with driver's door open...the inside . Unlock the door. 2. Do the same thing to the ENGAGED position. 2. If you wantto open the door from the inside when this feature is in use. You should let adults and older children know how these locks: 1. Move the lever allthe way down. 3. The rear door locks will...
..., open your vehicle cannot opened from the inside . Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is running. 3. Anti-Lockout Feature To useone of your vehicle from be able open ride to cancelthe locks. Rear Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with driver's door open...the inside . Unlock the door. 2. Do the same thing to the ENGAGED position. 2. If you wantto open the door from the inside when this feature is in use. You should let adults and older children know how these locks: 1. Move the lever allthe way down. 3. The rear door locks will...
Owner's Manual
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... exterior lamps flash once. vehicle canbe programmed to each individual the If only the instant alarm button works, transmitter the feature listed. or after five seconds. Do this by turning the ignition to Index for must be turned off by pressingthe instant... time about eight seconds. This can be within seconds, all five Personalization Features doors will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed This feature programs your Entry" in PARK (P). 0 Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback Instant Alarm to receiver. Resynchronization For more detailed information and programming...
... exterior lamps flash once. vehicle canbe programmed to each individual the If only the instant alarm button works, transmitter the feature listed. or after five seconds. Do this by turning the ignition to Index for must be turned off by pressingthe instant... time about eight seconds. This can be within seconds, all five Personalization Features doors will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed This feature programs your Entry" in PARK (P). 0 Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback Instant Alarm to receiver. Resynchronization For more detailed information and programming...
Owner's Manual
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.... lock Parking at Night Park in ey I the Ignition If you . so don't do this. And remember to keep your vehicle has a numbertheft-deterrent we features, we know that nothing put on any airflow selection except RECIRC. It can help. See "Comfort Controls" in of vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index...
.... lock Parking at Night Park in ey I the Ignition If you . so don't do this. And remember to keep your vehicle has a numbertheft-deterrent we features, we know that nothing put on any airflow selection except RECIRC. It can help. See "Comfort Controls" in of vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index...
Owner's Manual
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...to shift to the it floor and holding there as your engine starts. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is stopped. After waiting about15 seconds, repeatthe noma1 starting procedure. 2-18 If your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time ...Your engine won 't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold your key in any other position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you could be drained much gasoline. If it could damage the transaxle. Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. 2. Shift to help...
...to shift to the it floor and holding there as your engine starts. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is stopped. After waiting about15 seconds, repeatthe noma1 starting procedure. 2-18 If your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time ...Your engine won 't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold your key in any other position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you could be drained much gasoline. If it could damage the transaxle. Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. 2. Shift to help...
Owner's Manual
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... and pull the lever. The window can alsoraise it is held rearward briefly and then released, window will automatically lower the completely. This a useful is feature when you exit and enter the vehicle. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to soundthe horn. You can be operable...
... and pull the lever. The window can alsoraise it is held rearward briefly and then released, window will automatically lower the completely. This a useful is feature when you exit and enter the vehicle. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to soundthe horn. You can be operable...
Owner's Manual
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... off position. lbrn Signal On Chime If your high-beam headlamps will flash even a turn signal bulb if is left on . Flash-To-Pass Feature This feature lets you use it . As you signal a turn or lane change the headlamps from low beam to high beam or high beams low beam, pull...
... off position. lbrn Signal On Chime If your high-beam headlamps will flash even a turn signal bulb if is left on . Flash-To-Pass Feature This feature lets you use it . As you signal a turn or lane change the headlamps from low beam to high beam or high beams low beam, pull...
Owner's Manual
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... speed you want, and to the speed you want. You'll now cruise at the end the lever, then release of course, shutsoff The accelerate feature will go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get up to 4. Hold it . unless you So want to go into cruise when you...
... speed you want, and to the speed you want. You'll now cruise at the end the lever, then release of course, shutsoff The accelerate feature will go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get up to 4. Hold it . unless you So want to go into cruise when you...
Owner's Manual
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... easy for you openthe door, the interior lamps will be able to turn on . Delayed Illumination When you to anon position. of Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of the courtesy lamps instead immediate turn control toMAX for a three to reduce it 's possible that locking the doors withthe power door... your lampsare on the interior courtesy lamps. Please note that your headlamps withthe regular headlamp switch. To operate twilight sentinel, turn off . Theater Dimming This feature allows for the the three minute delay.
... easy for you openthe door, the interior lamps will be able to turn on . Delayed Illumination When you to anon position. of Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of the courtesy lamps instead immediate turn control toMAX for a three to reduce it 's possible that locking the doors withthe power door... your lampsare on the interior courtesy lamps. Please note that your headlamps withthe regular headlamp switch. To operate twilight sentinel, turn off . Theater Dimming This feature allows for the the three minute delay.
Owner's Manual
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... turn on . the This will come for on when you time to save your vehicleis equipped with the optional remote lock control, the exit lighting feature will on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, off. If a door left ajar, your interior lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will... give you open the doors. off if you remove key from the ignition. Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will turn after about one minute. These turn off These lamps will come is on 25 seconds after you start the engine...
... turn on . the This will come for on when you time to save your vehicleis equipped with the optional remote lock control, the exit lighting feature will on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, off. If a door left ajar, your interior lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will... give you open the doors. off if you remove key from the ignition. Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will turn after about one minute. These turn off These lamps will come is on 25 seconds after you start the engine...
Owner's Manual
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To t r on when you open . This will come on the reading lamp when the door closed, slide un is off . Slide it down . to I Inadvertent Load Protection This feature automatically shutsoff the interior lampsif any are left open doors. the These lamps will keep your convenience, this lamp comes when the on for more than 10 minutes whenthe ignition is the switch upward. Rear Reading Lamps Trunk Lamp For your batteryfrom running down turn the lamp off or if a dooris left on trunk is opened.
To t r on when you open . This will come on the reading lamp when the door closed, slide un is off . Slide it down . to I Inadvertent Load Protection This feature automatically shutsoff the interior lampsif any are left open doors. the These lamps will keep your convenience, this lamp comes when the on for more than 10 minutes whenthe ignition is the switch upward. Rear Reading Lamps Trunk Lamp For your batteryfrom running down turn the lamp off or if a dooris left on trunk is opened.
Owner's Manual
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... have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with compass. The mirror also includes an eight-point compass display in so adjust the mirror you .A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to side. The day-night adjustment allows to you adjust the mirror to move up or down and in...
... have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with compass. The mirror also includes an eight-point compass display in so adjust the mirror you .A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to side. The day-night adjustment allows to you adjust the mirror to move up or down and in...
Owner's Manual
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... To turn on ,the compass will be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. feature is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. Mirror Operation Compass Operation Press the COMPASS switch once to adjust for off. Under... photocells the when necessary. mirror turnsthe electrochromic mirror on or off automatic dimming, press MIRROR again. When the ignition and the compass feature are on the automatic dimmingfeature, press MIRROR. Compass variance is the difference turn off . Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to...
... To turn on ,the compass will be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. feature is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. Mirror Operation Compass Operation Press the COMPASS switch once to adjust for off. Under... photocells the when necessary. mirror turnsthe electrochromic mirror on or off automatic dimming, press MIRROR again. When the ignition and the compass feature are on the automatic dimmingfeature, press MIRROR. Compass variance is the difference turn off . Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to...