Owner's Manual
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... when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and...and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. i yellowblue The 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Problems on page 8-10....
... when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and...and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. i yellowblue The 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Problems on page 8-10....
Owner's Manual
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...traction control system active light comes on your instrument cluster, your engine is limiting wheel spin, this manual explains what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-62 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red ...warning zone on , so adjust your driving accordingly. It means your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. The "Problems on the Road" section of this light will stay on . The light will come on for a few seconds after the traction...
...traction control system active light comes on your instrument cluster, your engine is limiting wheel spin, this manual explains what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-62 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red ...warning zone on , so adjust your driving accordingly. It means your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. The "Problems on the Road" section of this light will stay on . The light will come on for a few seconds after the traction...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal down while you: Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. D Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. See "Engine Overheating" in this . and D Release the parking brake. 2. Release the regular brakes. Apply your trip. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When the wheel...
... pedal down while you: Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. D Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. See "Engine Overheating" in this . and D Release the parking brake. 2. Release the regular brakes. Apply your trip. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When the wheel...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-8 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-18 5-18 5-28 5-29 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-8 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-18 5-18 5-28 5-29 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Owner's Manual
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... essential that is used to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. D Always secure the vehicle on your vehicle's instrument panel. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on each side with wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Use...
... essential that is used to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. D Always secure the vehicle on your vehicle's instrument panel. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on each side with wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Use...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. Just turn it can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. If you open the hood. You or ... the engine is cool. 5-9 Wait until it . Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until there is overheated, the liquids in it off and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving when your engine if it overheats, and get everyone...
yellowblue If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. Just turn it can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. If you open the hood. You or ... the engine is cool. 5-9 Wait until it . Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until there is overheated, the liquids in it off and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving when your engine if it overheats, and get everyone...
Owner's Manual
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... a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the cooling system. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is overheating, both fans should be no leak, with the engine on, check to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may have a leak in...
... a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the cooling system. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is overheating, both fans should be no leak, with the engine on, check to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may have a leak in...
Owner's Manual
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... in the Index. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the Index. Give boiling protection up to -34_F (-37_C). If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your automatic transaxle. D D D D D Give freezing protection down to 265_F (129_C). It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRONR-III is low. Protect...
... in the Index. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the Index. Give boiling protection up to -34_F (-37_C). If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your automatic transaxle. D D D D D Give freezing protection down to 265_F (129_C). It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRONR-III is low. Protect...
Owner's Manual
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... engine and radiator are hot enough. Adding Coolant CAUTION: You can allow steam and scalding liquids to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it .
... engine and radiator are hot enough. Adding Coolant CAUTION: You can allow steam and scalding liquids to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it .
Owner's Manual
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... off the wiper arm (B). 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm. If your tread is badly worn, or if your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details. 6-35 If you hit a pothole. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Check all tires frequently to obtain ..." in the Index. You could cause serious injury. The resulting accident could have been damaged, replace them. D Worn, old tires can cause overheating as overloaded tires. D Overloading your tires are more likely to remove the type with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact -- For the...
... off the wiper arm (B). 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm. If your tread is badly worn, or if your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details. 6-35 If you hit a pothole. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Check all tires frequently to obtain ..." in the Index. You could cause serious injury. The resulting accident could have been damaged, replace them. D Worn, old tires can cause overheating as overloaded tires. D Overloading your tires are more likely to remove the type with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact -- For the...
Owner's Manual
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First Edition for Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Owner's Manual - 1999 Engine ...6-10 Accessory Belt ...6-60 Coolant ...6-20 Coolant Heater ...2-21 Coolant Level Check ...7-30 Coolant Temperature Gage ...2-62 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...2-62 Exhaust ...2-13, 2-31, 4-28 Fuse Block (Driver's Side) ...6-54 Fuse Block (Passenger's Side) ...6-56 Identification ...6-51 Oil Level Check ...7-30 Overheating ...5-8 Running...
First Edition for Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Owner's Manual - 1999 Engine ...6-10 Accessory Belt ...6-60 Coolant ...6-20 Coolant Heater ...2-21 Coolant Level Check ...7-30 Coolant Temperature Gage ...2-62 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...2-62 Exhaust ...2-13, 2-31, 4-28 Fuse Block (Driver's Side) ...6-54 Fuse Block (Passenger's Side) ...6-56 Identification ...6-51 Oil Level Check ...7-30 Overheating ...5-8 Running...
Owner's Manual
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...Level Warning Light ...2-65 Oil Pressure Light ...2-65 Outlet, Power, Accessory ...2-53 Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle ( ) ...2-24 Overheating Engine ...5-8 Owner Checks and Services ...7-30 Owner Publications, Ordering ...8-11 B Paint Spotting, Chemical ...6-49 Parade Dimming ......7-34 2-05 2-06 2-10 N 2-52 2-24 2-17 4-16 6-59 2-57 2-57 4-12 6-11 O 9-7 First Edition for Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Owner's Manual - 1999 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-63 Manual Front Seat ...1-2 Manual Remote Control Mirror ...2-49 Map Pocket ...2-50 MaxifuseR/Relay Center ...6-53 Methanol ...6-4 Mirrors ...
...Level Warning Light ...2-65 Oil Pressure Light ...2-65 Outlet, Power, Accessory ...2-53 Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle ( ) ...2-24 Overheating Engine ...5-8 Owner Checks and Services ...7-30 Owner Publications, Ordering ...8-11 B Paint Spotting, Chemical ...6-49 Parade Dimming ......7-34 2-05 2-06 2-10 N 2-52 2-24 2-17 4-16 6-59 2-57 2-57 4-12 6-11 O 9-7 First Edition for Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Owner's Manual - 1999 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-63 Manual Front Seat ...1-2 Manual Remote Control Mirror ...2-49 Map Pocket ...2-50 MaxifuseR/Relay Center ...6-53 Methanol ...6-4 Mirrors ...