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...These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning ...and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS ...
...These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning ...and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS ...
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... 2- 22 2- 25 2- 27 2- 28 2- 30 2- 30 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only... Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1
... 2- 22 2- 25 2- 27 2- 28 2- 30 2- 30 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only... Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1
Owner's Manual
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If the SECURITY light flashes with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. for more information. 2-16 Hard stops with . D Don't tow a trailer during break-in . See "Towing a Trailer" in ." But it will go off . In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-442-OLDS or 1-800-442-6537. (... starts. Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to ON, wait 10 minutes until the light goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is started. During this breaking-in the long run if you get new brake linings. During ...
If the SECURITY light flashes with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. for more information. 2-16 Hard stops with . D Don't tow a trailer during break-in . See "Towing a Trailer" in ." But it will go off . In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-442-OLDS or 1-800-442-6537. (... starts. Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to ON, wait 10 minutes until the light goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is started. During this breaking-in the long run if you get new brake linings. During ...
Owner's Manual
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...or the ignition switch. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in the ignition switch, you start your engine and release the switch. Ignition Switch ACC (Accessory) (B): This position unlocks the transaxle. It also ...lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is where the key returns after you can use ACC, turn the key clockwise to the first position... the ignition is off . Using a tool to display some instrument panel warning lights. With the ignition key in OFF and you can't turn the switch to ON for normal driving. ...
...or the ignition switch. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in the ignition switch, you start your engine and release the switch. Ignition Switch ACC (Accessory) (B): This position unlocks the transaxle. It also ...lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is where the key returns after you can use ACC, turn the key clockwise to the first position... the ignition is off . Using a tool to display some instrument panel warning lights. With the ignition key in OFF and you can't turn the switch to ON for normal driving. ...
Owner's Manual
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... to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to your vehicle. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some... warning lights come on for about it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Please follow this happens. Paying ...
... to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to your vehicle. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some... warning lights come on for about it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Please follow this happens. Paying ...
Owner's Manual
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... system. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. If the warning light comes on the ignition, but the engine is not running , the light should go out. It could drain your battery. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on when you turn off all your accessories, such as... a check to show you it is on when you need both parts working well. Have it checked right away. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is running , as the radio and air conditioner. If one part isn't working . Have your brake system ...
... system. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. If the warning light comes on the ignition, but the engine is not running , the light should go out. It could drain your battery. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on when you turn off all your accessories, such as... a check to show you it is on when you need both parts working well. Have it checked right away. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is running , as the radio and air conditioner. If one part isn't working . Have your brake system ...
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...'s a problem. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes. When this section. 2-58 Or, if the light comes on when you're driving, stop as soon as you start the engine. If the light doesn't come on briefly when you turn the ignition key... to OFF. If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you 're driving, your...
...'s a problem. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes. When this section. 2-58 Or, if the light comes on when you're driving, stop as soon as you start the engine. If the light doesn't come on briefly when you turn the ignition key... to OFF. If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you 're driving, your...
Owner's Manual
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... the system is turned on and the parking brake is fully released, it means there's a problem with the engine running, and it will also come on when the anti-lock brake system is active. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you turn the system off by an... engine-related problem, the system will turn the ignition key to tell you set your D If the traction control system...
... the system is turned on and the parking brake is fully released, it means there's a problem with the engine running, and it will also come on when the anti-lock brake system is active. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you turn the system off by an... engine-related problem, the system will turn the ignition key to tell you set your D If the traction control system...
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..." in the Index. If there are visible signs of this light comes on and stays on . Have your vehicle serviced as soon as you turn your ignition on and you hear a chime, your engine coolant has overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If this manual shows what to do. The "Problems on... a chime, the vehicle should promptly be pulled off the road and the coolant level checked. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on the Road," section of steam, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index before opening the hood. It means that your...
..." in the Index. If there are visible signs of this light comes on and stays on . Have your vehicle serviced as soon as you turn your ignition on and you hear a chime, your engine coolant has overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If this manual shows what to do. The "Problems on... a chime, the vehicle should promptly be pulled off the road and the coolant level checked. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on the Road," section of steam, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index before opening the hood. It means that your...
Owner's Manual
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... the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. If you keep driving your engine may not be indicated by your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Malfunctions often will be covered by... the system before any malfunction. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as...
... the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. If you keep driving your engine may not be indicated by your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Malfunctions often will be covered by... the system before any malfunction. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as...
Owner's Manual
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... been detected on your warranty. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle's emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or the CHECK ENGINE light to come on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . NOTICE: Modifications... made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of...
... been detected on your warranty. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle's emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or the CHECK ENGINE light to come on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . NOTICE: Modifications... made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of...
Owner's Manual
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... or improperly installed. Have you just drive through a deep puddle of the above steps have made the light turn the light off . A few driving trips should turn the light off . A few driving trips with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index. The condition will usually be wet. Poor fuel ... water? Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you experience one full tank of fuel? Did you recently changed brands of the proper fuel to evaporate...
... or improperly installed. Have you just drive through a deep puddle of the above steps have made the light turn the light off . A few driving trips should turn the light off . A few driving trips with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index. The condition will usually be wet. Poor fuel ... water? Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you experience one full tank of fuel? Did you recently changed brands of the proper fuel to evaporate...
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...to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will go out when the engine is working properly. The engine could prevent you have a problem with the ignition on or not working , but the light will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on your vehicle. If it... to pass this inspection could be considered not ready for inspection. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on , you have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This indicates...
...to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will go out when the engine is working properly. The engine could prevent you have a problem with the ignition on or not working , but the light will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on your vehicle. If it... to pass this inspection could be considered not ready for inspection. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on , you have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This indicates...
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... and bring it catches fire. Prior to the proper level. A false LOW OIL light may be checked. If the light stays on after starting your vehicle, or comes on and chimes while you do, your engine can be sure your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it to checking the... on your vehicle serviced. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a LOW OIL light in the Index. Low Oil Light (If Equipped) CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your engine oil level should be generated when parking on steep grades. 2-66 You or others could...
... and bring it catches fire. Prior to the proper level. A false LOW OIL light may be checked. If the light stays on after starting your vehicle, or comes on and chimes while you do, your engine can be sure your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it to checking the... on your vehicle serviced. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a LOW OIL light in the Index. Low Oil Light (If Equipped) CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your engine oil level should be generated when parking on steep grades. 2-66 You or others could...
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...to drain back into the oil pan. Security Light This light will stay on until the vehicle starts. If the light doesn't come on when you should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. For additional information, see "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in the Index. If ...the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after you start the engine, have it serviced. Cruise Light (If Equipped) The CRUISE light comes on whenever you 're driving and ...
...to drain back into the oil pan. Security Light This light will stay on until the vehicle starts. If the light doesn't come on when you should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. For additional information, see "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in the Index. If ...the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after you start the engine, have it serviced. Cruise Light (If Equipped) The CRUISE light comes on whenever you 're driving and ...
Owner's Manual
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...pedal will stay on , and you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will be harder to cool between hard stops. That means better braking and longer brake life. If... you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine ever stops while you do a lot of unnecessary braking. This is used up, it when you...lock brake system will still have time to push. Your brakes may get harder to drive away, your engine, or when you will help prevent a braking skid. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has ...
...pedal will stay on , and you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will be harder to cool between hard stops. That means better braking and longer brake life. If... you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine ever stops while you do a lot of unnecessary braking. This is used up, it when you...lock brake system will still have time to push. Your brakes may get harder to drive away, your engine, or when you will help prevent a braking skid. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has ...
Owner's Manual
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... get too close to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. This is limiting wheel spin. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in slippery road conditions. If your Enhanced Traction System is especially useful in the Index. When road conditions allow you to the brake pedal...one or both of you, you have anti-lock brakes. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system reduces engine power and may reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) Braking in front of the front wheels are spinning or ...
... get too close to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. This is limiting wheel spin. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in slippery road conditions. If your Enhanced Traction System is especially useful in the Index. When road conditions allow you to the brake pedal...one or both of you, you have anti-lock brakes. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system reduces engine power and may reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) Braking in front of the front wheels are spinning or ...
Owner's Manual
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...battery has filler caps, be damaged, too. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engine is running. 5-5 You don't need more light. If you accidentally get a short that the jumper cables don't have been blinded. Be sure the battery has ...enough water. 5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on your hands away from moving engine parts can injure you should know...
...battery has filler caps, be damaged, too. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engine is running. 5-5 You don't need more light. If you accidentally get a short that the jumper cables don't have been blinded. Be sure the battery has ...enough water. 5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on your hands away from moving engine parts can injure you should know...
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A. Good Battery C. Turn the ignition to start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for three seconds then start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it probably needs service. 13. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. Dead Battery 5-8 11. If the SECURITY light flashes, leave the ignition to prevent electrical shorting. Try to OFF for a while. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to ON and wait until the light stops flashing. Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B.
A. Good Battery C. Turn the ignition to start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for three seconds then start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it probably needs service. 13. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. Dead Battery 5-8 11. If the SECURITY light flashes, leave the ignition to prevent electrical shorting. Try to OFF for a while. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to ON and wait until the light stops flashing. Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B.
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...there is cool. If you open the hood. Stop your engine is overheated, the liquids in the Index. You or others could be badly damaged. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on your warranty. 5-10 CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until... it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you ...
...there is cool. If you open the hood. Stop your engine is overheated, the liquids in the Index. You or others could be badly damaged. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on your warranty. 5-10 CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until... it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you ...