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... seeor smell CO. See "Comfort Controls" in of vehicle. in a lighted spot, close all windows andlock your vehicle. Your it steering wheel will force outsideair into your valuables out sight. It can come into your of Although your key from the ignition and take them all windowsare...Engine Exhaust" the Index. so don't do this. And remember to keep your vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness even death. That will be dangerousto drive with you leave your ignition so and transaxle. lock Parking at Night Park in ey I the Ignition If you . 2-13 Put themin a storage...
... seeor smell CO. See "Comfort Controls" in of vehicle. in a lighted spot, close all windows andlock your vehicle. Your it steering wheel will force outsideair into your valuables out sight. It can come into your of Although your key from the ignition and take them all windowsare...Engine Exhaust" the Index. so don't do this. And remember to keep your vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness even death. That will be dangerousto drive with you leave your ignition so and transaxle. lock Parking at Night Park in ey I the Ignition If you . 2-13 Put themin a storage...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. If none of this works, then your hand. OFF (C): This position unlocksthe steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never push-start your electrical accessories, suchas the radio. RUN (D): This is the position thatthe switch returns ...the key, you still have electrical power will hear a warning tone when you start your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. But can 't in the ignition, the OFF position, you to RUN normal driving. Use this t n u to display some instrument panel warning lights. This locks your vehicle....
...turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. If none of this works, then your hand. OFF (C): This position unlocksthe steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never push-start your electrical accessories, suchas the radio. RUN (D): This is the position thatthe switch returns ...the key, you still have electrical power will hear a warning tone when you start your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. But can 't in the ignition, the OFF position, you to RUN normal driving. Use this t n u to display some instrument panel warning lights. This locks your vehicle....
Owner's Manual
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... a transaxlesystem sensor. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. If you are drivingless than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE NOTICE: Damage to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more power and lower (0). ... control andhit people or objects. for THIRD (3): This positionis also used for already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use SECOND (2) when you drive very far thatway, your vehicle seems to your accelerator pedal about halfway down . Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicleis ...
... a transaxlesystem sensor. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. If you are drivingless than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE NOTICE: Damage to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more power and lower (0). ... control andhit people or objects. for THIRD (3): This positionis also used for already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use SECOND (2) when you drive very far thatway, your vehicle seems to your accelerator pedal about halfway down . Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicleis ...
Owner's Manual
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...can damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This might happenif you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): 0 0 When driving on a hill. or Don't shift into ni first gearutl the vehicle is less shifting between gears. When going uphill, don't hold your ...engine. 2-23 You could overheat damage the and transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0)THIRD (3) as much as possible. NOTICE: If your front wheels can damage your speedas you go downsteep mountain roads, but then you more power (but lower fuel economy. SECOND (2): This position gives...
...can damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This might happenif you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): 0 0 When driving on a hill. or Don't shift into ni first gearutl the vehicle is less shifting between gears. When going uphill, don't hold your ...engine. 2-23 You could overheat damage the and transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0)THIRD (3) as much as possible. NOTICE: If your front wheels can damage your speedas you go downsteep mountain roads, but then you more power (but lower fuel economy. SECOND (2): This position gives...
Owner's Manual
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...to soundthe horn. Press anywhere on the pad to allow passengers use their window switches again. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to wheel before you have children as passengers. To stop the window while it to the highest level give your to ... alsoraise it is held rearward briefly and then released, window will automatically lower the completely. This a useful is feature when you drive. A tilt steering wheel allows you adjust the steering to lockthe wheel into place. 2-31 To tilt the wheel, holdthe steering wheel and pull the lever.
...to soundthe horn. Press anywhere on the pad to allow passengers use their window switches again. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to wheel before you have children as passengers. To stop the window while it to the highest level give your to ... alsoraise it is held rearward briefly and then released, window will automatically lower the completely. This a useful is feature when you drive. A tilt steering wheel allows you adjust the steering to lockthe wheel into place. 2-31 To tilt the wheel, holdthe steering wheel and pull the lever.
Owner's Manual
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This can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can 't drive safely a steady speed. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Don't use cruise control on slippery roads. Otherwise the washer fluid canform ice on ... mph (40 k / ) more without keeping your vision. When you apply your vehicle is cruise control when the optional in traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System"in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you...
This can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can 't drive safely a steady speed. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Don't use cruise control on slippery roads. Otherwise the washer fluid canform ice on ... mph (40 k / ) more without keeping your vision. When you apply your vehicle is cruise control when the optional in traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System"in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you...
Owner's Manual
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...seconds. When warning light comes on again while you don't have brakes, but you 're driving, your vehicle needs is on , you still have anti-lock is a problem. on , the system not limit wheel spin. If the regular brake system warning light on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's... a problem with your will service. If the light doesn't come on , you if there is also brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn't driving accordingly. Adjust your...
...seconds. When warning light comes on again while you don't have brakes, but you 're driving, your vehicle needs is on , you still have anti-lock is a problem. on , the system not limit wheel spin. If the regular brake system warning light on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's... a problem with your will service. If the light doesn't come on , you if there is also brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn't driving accordingly. Adjust your...
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...-related problem, the system will turn and the warning light will come on. If you turn the systemoff by an control system stops limiting wheel spin. . cool The light will stay on a few seconds after traction for system is affected by pressing the button located to traction control...light will turn the system back on . off system will come on , your brakes down. turn and the warning light will come driving accordingly. on . Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for more information.) TRACTION ACTIVE If there's a brake system problem that specifically is ...
...-related problem, the system will turn and the warning light will come on. If you turn the systemoff by an control system stops limiting wheel spin. . cool The light will stay on a few seconds after traction for system is affected by pressing the button located to traction control...light will turn the system back on . off system will come on , your brakes down. turn and the warning light will come driving accordingly. on . Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for more information.) TRACTION ACTIVE If there's a brake system problem that specifically is ...
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... tothe brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. You may it senses that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. When this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power to safely useagain,..., but this is especially useful slippery if road conditions.The system operates only it reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in limits wheel spin.This is normal. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change time you need the to get front of you, you won't have time to ...
... tothe brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. You may it senses that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. When this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power to safely useagain,..., but this is especially useful slippery if road conditions.The system operates only it reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in limits wheel spin.This is normal. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change time you need the to get front of you, you won't have time to ...
Owner's Manual
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... is limit wheel spin. To limit wheel spin, especially in the Index.) To turn the system if your vehicle ever gets stuck in Emergencies With anti-lock, you start your driving accordingly. but it will wait until there's no longer a current need (You off should turn the system off, press the ... off come on and stay on. You can steer and brake at the same time. But you more effort. Steering Tips Driving on -- A lot of located to limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on curves. It will take curves at any time by pressing the button again....
... is limit wheel spin. To limit wheel spin, especially in the Index.) To turn the system if your vehicle ever gets stuck in Emergencies With anti-lock, you start your driving accordingly. but it will wait until there's no longer a current need (You off should turn the system off, press the ... off come on and stay on. You can steer and brake at the same time. But you more effort. Steering Tips Driving on -- A lot of located to limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on curves. It will take curves at any time by pressing the button again....
Owner's Manual
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...nearcurves warn that you if this . Youcan lose control. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies There are of physics when driving curves. Then steer around the problem. "Traction Control" in What should you should collision. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the... i l braking. You can perform very well emergencies like do their work where the tires meet cars and stops right front of your front wheels are straight ahead. steering around problem, to do these the road. based on the Your vehicle can avoid these . in acceleration -- there...
...nearcurves warn that you if this . Youcan lose control. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies There are of physics when driving curves. Then steer around the problem. "Traction Control" in What should you should collision. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the... i l braking. You can perform very well emergencies like do their work where the tires meet cars and stops right front of your front wheels are straight ahead. steering around problem, to do these the road. based on the Your vehicle can avoid these . in acceleration -- there...
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...have to act fast, steer quickly, and If the level of the shoulder is a good reason practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter until the to go straight down the roadway. turn it a full 180 degrees very ...should be avoided the object. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision.If you 're driving. You the possible is only slightly below the just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have dropped off the edge of pavement. Off-Road Recovery You may find that your steering...
...have to act fast, steer quickly, and If the level of the shoulder is a good reason practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter until the to go straight down the roadway. turn it a full 180 degrees very ...should be avoided the object. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision.If you 're driving. You the possible is only slightly below the just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have dropped off the edge of pavement. Off-Road Recovery You may find that your steering...
Owner's Manual
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...slowing downor starting to turn. 0 If you're being passed, make it really is easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to... trying steer and to constantly seek an escape route.or area of can lose control of the passed vehicle to seefront in much throttle causes driving wheels to pass. 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start yourleft lane change signal and move back into the right lane. ...
...slowing downor starting to turn. 0 If you're being passed, make it really is easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to... trying steer and to constantly seek an escape route.or area of can lose control of the passed vehicle to seefront in much throttle causes driving wheels to pass. 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start yourleft lane change signal and move back into the right lane. ...
Owner's Manual
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Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it does, your vehicleis well ventilated, with hum of awareness, or whatever. If you !If it highway hypnosis, lack of the tires on...or mountains different from is something about highway hypnosis? Hill and Mountain Roads What can make you sleepy. Driving on the the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of There is driving inflat or rolling terrain. 4-23 be First, aware thatit can road in less than a second, ...
Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it does, your vehicleis well ventilated, with hum of awareness, or whatever. If you !If it highway hypnosis, lack of the tires on...or mountains different from is something about highway hypnosis? Hill and Mountain Roads What can make you sleepy. Driving on the the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of There is driving inflat or rolling terrain. 4-23 be First, aware thatit can road in less than a second, ...
Owner's Manual
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... If you have good traction. least tractionof all. See "Traction Control System"in the Index. Whatever the condition-- Try not to avoid driving on . have a lot less traction "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because offer the ... don't have a very slippery situation. It will improve your vehicle has a traction control system, you the accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will need to be even more . Driving on a slippery road. What's the worst timefor this? "Wet ice." Very cold snow orice can be slick and hard to...
... If you have good traction. least tractionof all. See "Traction Control System"in the Index. Whatever the condition-- Try not to avoid driving on . have a lot less traction "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because offer the ... don't have a very slippery situation. It will improve your vehicle has a traction control system, you the accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will need to be even more . Driving on a slippery road. What's the worst timefor this? "Wet ice." Very cold snow orice can be slick and hard to...
Owner's Manual
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...can be used properly. Consider using a sway control. What's more than mph (90 a to be state or provincial police. Don't drive faster than driving your vehicle's parts. Your engine, is in fuel economy. speeds and under higher greater loads, generating extra heat. just Trailering means ... against the drag of the Trailer" that you should readthe information in heavier 0 0 0 Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many for your new vehicle driven. Make sure your passengers. can ask a hitch You dealer about sway controls....
...can be used properly. Consider using a sway control. What's more than mph (90 a to be state or provincial police. Don't drive faster than driving your vehicle's parts. Your engine, is in fuel economy. speeds and under higher greater loads, generating extra heat. just Trailering means ... against the drag of the Trailer" that you should readthe information in heavier 0 0 0 Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many for your new vehicle driven. Make sure your passengers. can ask a hitch You dealer about sway controls....
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... turns while trailering. When you . Then, to move the trailer to the left . Always back up ahead when you far This would when driving your to the right, move that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to your trailer won't strike Backing Up...the left , move hand tothe right. Do this so your lane. the in contact with the Passing vehicle. Signal well Hold the bottom of steering wheel with a trailer, make wider turns soft than normal. And, because you avoid situations that hand just your vehicle without a trailer. Avoid jerky or ...
... turns while trailering. When you . Then, to move the trailer to the left . Always back up ahead when you far This would when driving your to the right, move that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to your trailer won't strike Backing Up...the left , move hand tothe right. Do this so your lane. the in contact with the Passing vehicle. Signal well Hold the bottom of steering wheel with a trailer, make wider turns soft than normal. And, because you avoid situations that hand just your vehicle without a trailer. Avoid jerky or ...
Owner's Manual
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...will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change . Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift tolower gearbeJore you start to in place, release... If something goes wrong, your rig attached, on Hills You really should not park your Oldsmobile retailer.The green arrows on important to check occasionally to use your instrument panel will flash ...are in , regular brakes until chocks absorbthe load. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. When the wheel chocks are still working . Reapply the regular brakes. Release the regular brakes. 4-37 the...
...will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change . Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift tolower gearbeJore you start to in place, release... If something goes wrong, your rig attached, on Hills You really should not park your Oldsmobile retailer.The green arrows on important to check occasionally to use your instrument panel will flash ...are in , regular brakes until chocks absorbthe load. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. When the wheel chocks are still working . Reapply the regular brakes. Release the regular brakes. 4-37 the...
Owner's Manual
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... r at That your vehicle. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items fog like lamps, aero skirting, or special and wheels, these tires instructions and illustrations may want to have a retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle can only be correct. The operator may not... know that this section. Good Battery C. When you do anything, on the hazard warning flashers. The make, model and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive. See "Roadside Assistance" in That your vehicle. Towing Your Vehicle Try to see them. 5-8
... r at That your vehicle. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items fog like lamps, aero skirting, or special and wheels, these tires instructions and illustrations may want to have a retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle can only be correct. The operator may not... know that this section. Good Battery C. When you do anything, on the hazard warning flashers. The make, model and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive. See "Roadside Assistance" in That your vehicle. Towing Your Vehicle Try to see them. 5-8
Owner's Manual
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... the road if possible. In any rear blowout, remove your hazard especially if you maintain yourtires properly. accelerator pedal.Get the vehicle under control by driving slowly to go. grip Changing atire can slipoff the jack and roll overyou or other side the tire of a tire, it's much like a Find a ...the vehicle to a level place. If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It's unusualfor a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, 'If a tire goes avoid further tire and wheel damage flat, Turn by 2 Put the shift lever in a the skid. If air goes out of vehicle, at the front and rear...
... the road if possible. In any rear blowout, remove your hazard especially if you maintain yourtires properly. accelerator pedal.Get the vehicle under control by driving slowly to go. grip Changing atire can slipoff the jack and roll overyou or other side the tire of a tire, it's much like a Find a ...the vehicle to a level place. If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It's unusualfor a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, 'If a tire goes avoid further tire and wheel damage flat, Turn by 2 Put the shift lever in a the skid. If air goes out of vehicle, at the front and rear...