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... lamps: These symbols ;II% 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: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK a TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )b( *':**o WINDOW...
... lamps: These symbols ;II% 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: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK a TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )b( *':**o WINDOW...
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...systems that tell you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 13 2- 14 2- 14 2- 15 2-...17 2-18 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-27 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System Trunk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-27 2-28 2-28 2- 29 2-30 2-3 ...
...systems that tell you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 13 2- 14 2- 14 2- 15 2-...17 2-18 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-27 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System Trunk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-27 2-28 2-28 2- 29 2-30 2-3 ...
Owner's Manual
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...your retailer for the first 500 miles (805 km). In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Centerat 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). 2-15 If you turn the to restart the engine. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your vehicle ...not working properly and must be able restart the engine you are driving and the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is If the engine stallsand the SECURITY light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to if engine off after the engine started. See "Towing a Trailer" in . Don...
...your retailer for the first 500 miles (805 km). In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Centerat 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). 2-15 If you turn the to restart the engine. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your vehicle ...not working properly and must be able restart the engine you are driving and the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is If the engine stallsand the SECURITY light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to if engine off after the engine started. See "Towing a Trailer" in . Don...
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition switch. Your steering wheel will sound if you must have your warning and indicator lights. Turn the only with key your ignition and transaxle. Using a tool to four positions: If your engine. START (D): This position starts your key seems stuck inOFF and you can't turn off .... With the engine off, you can use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is located on the instrument panel. It's also ...
...the ignition switch. Your steering wheel will sound if you must have your warning and indicator lights. Turn the only with key your ignition and transaxle. Using a tool to four positions: If your engine. START (D): This position starts your key seems stuck inOFF and you can't turn off .... With the engine off, you can use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is located on the instrument panel. It's also ...
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... on for about eight seconds remind people to fasten to their safety belts, unless the driver'ssafety belt is already buckled. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that ...Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with your warning lights and gages. and even dangerous. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes thewarning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. As you or others from...
... on for about eight seconds remind people to fasten to their safety belts, unless the driver'ssafety belt is already buckled. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that ...Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with your warning lights and gages. and even dangerous. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes thewarning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. As you or others from...
Owner's Manual
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... comes on then, have it fixed so it should go out. If the air bag readiness light stays on , be ready to warn you are driving,your engine. Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as the radio and air conditioner. If it 's working.... If one part isn't working well. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. If the light doesn'tcome on when you are driving, you may not work and stop you start your air bag system may have a loose drive or another...
... comes on then, have it fixed so it should go out. If the air bag readiness light stays on , be ready to warn you are driving,your engine. Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as the radio and air conditioner. If it 's working.... If one part isn't working well. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. If the light doesn'tcome on when you are driving, you may not work and stop you start your air bag system may have a loose drive or another...
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... stop. harder to an accident. Driving is not in the Index.) 2-57 Have thevehicle towed for three seconds. for If the light flashes when you're driving,you start your engine and it stayson after you've If pulled off the you turn the ignition key to ON. If it will stay... released, it means you have the gehicle towed for service.(See "Towing Your Vehicle" .n the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you don't have it fixed it doesn't come on then, so have anti-lock brakes and there could...
... stop. harder to an accident. Driving is not in the Index.) 2-57 Have thevehicle towed for three seconds. for If the light flashes when you're driving,you start your engine and it stayson after you've If pulled off the you turn the ignition key to ON. If it will stay... released, it means you have the gehicle towed for service.(See "Towing Your Vehicle" .n the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you don't have it fixed it doesn't come on then, so have anti-lock brakes and there could...
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... you 're driving, there may be a problem with the system. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on, press the button again. The ... come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it means there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your parking brake doesn't release fully. The warning light should go off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. If the traction control system ...
... you 're driving, there may be a problem with the system. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on, press the button again. The ... come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it means there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your parking brake doesn't release fully. The warning light should go off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. If the traction control system ...
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...same thing as possible. Slippery road conditions may feel or hear the system working, but this light will also come on. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. light The will stay on then, have it fixed so it will come on , so adjust ...stop your vehicle and turn the ignition to ON. If the gage moves into the red area, your engine coolanthas overheated. If you have a gage that your engine is too hot. Low Traction Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this manual shows...
...same thing as possible. Slippery road conditions may feel or hear the system working, but this light will also come on. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. light The will stay on then, have it fixed so it will come on , so adjust ...stop your vehicle and turn the ignition to ON. If the gage moves into the red area, your engine coolanthas overheated. If you have a gage that your engine is too hot. Low Traction Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this manual shows...
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...as well, your fuel economy may not be indicated by your warranty. system is apparent. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you can. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you keep driving your vehicle with a computer ...which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will sound to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is also This designed to indicate ...
...as well, your fuel economy may not be indicated by your warranty. system is apparent. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you can. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you keep driving your vehicle with a computer ...which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will sound to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is also This designed to indicate ...
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... you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the LightIs Flashing The followingmay prevent more serious damage to your vehicle? This light will also come on, have it repaired. If the light continues to flash,when it is safe to fully install the cap... . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. This light shouldcome on, as it is possible. 2-61 If the light doesn't come on during a malfunction in one of water? A loose or missing fuel cap will usually be required.
... you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the LightIs Flashing The followingmay prevent more serious damage to your vehicle? This light will also come on, have it repaired. If the light continues to flash,when it is safe to fully install the cap... . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. This light shouldcome on, as it is possible. 2-61 If the light doesn't come on during a malfunction in one of water? A loose or missing fuel cap will usually be required.
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...START. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to turn the light off . Have it doesn't come on , you may go away once the engine is working, but the engine is normal. 2-62 The oil light could have a problem with the ignition on with the fuse or bulb. Sometimes...Index). Make sure to turn off . If so, be detected by the system andcause the light to run as efficiently as designed. Poor fuel quality will require at a stop, the light may have your engine not to turnon. If you experience one full tank of these conditions, change the fuel ...
...START. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to turn the light off . Have it doesn't come on , you may go away once the engine is working, but the engine is normal. 2-62 The oil light could have a problem with the ignition on with the fuse or bulb. Sometimes...Index). Make sure to turn off . If so, be detected by the system andcause the light to run as efficiently as designed. Poor fuel quality will require at a stop, the light may have your engine not to turnon. If you experience one full tank of these conditions, change the fuel ...
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...during the brief period between key on for a only performed if the engine has considerable period of time, allowing the oilnormally in the Index.) If the light doesnot flash, have your warranty. 2-63 If you do, your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it will be it ... you if there's a problem. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is not covered by your vehicle serviced. This is LOW OIL turned on a level surface and turn the engine off for a moment. LOW OIL If the light does not flash, havefixed so it so catches fire.You...
...during the brief period between key on for a only performed if the engine has considerable period of time, allowing the oilnormally in the Index.) If the light doesnot flash, have your warranty. 2-63 If you do, your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it will be it ... you if there's a problem. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is not covered by your vehicle serviced. This is LOW OIL turned on a level surface and turn the engine off for a moment. LOW OIL If the light does not flash, havefixed so it so catches fire.You...
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... come on when your ignition is not working properly. CHANGE OIL The CHANGE OIL light should see your Passlock" system is on to START and will stay on until the vehicle starts. Cruise Light The CRUISElight comes on whenever you set your washer fluid is not protected by Passlock and you... should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. CRUISE 2-64 Your vehicle is low. If the light doesn't come on , your retailer. Security Light This light will come on when you turn the key to check the bulb and will come onwhen your ...
... come on when your ignition is not working properly. CHANGE OIL The CHANGE OIL light should see your Passlock" system is on to START and will stay on until the vehicle starts. Cruise Light The CRUISElight comes on whenever you set your washer fluid is not protected by Passlock and you... should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. CRUISE 2-64 Your vehicle is low. If the light doesn't come on , your retailer. Security Light This light will come on when you turn the key to check the bulb and will come onwhen your ...
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... FULL (F). For example, the gagemay have indicated the tank was halffull, but you start the engine, have left , but it . on This light will come on when the system predicts thatthe oil's remaining useful life is on. light may indicate to up than the gage indicated. To reset the CHANGE OIL... light, see "Engine Oil" in the Index. 2 0 Your fuel gage tells you about . change the oil sooner than half the tank's capacity to fill up...
... FULL (F). For example, the gagemay have indicated the tank was halffull, but you start the engine, have left , but it . on This light will come on when the system predicts thatthe oil's remaining useful life is on. light may indicate to up than the gage indicated. To reset the CHANGE OIL... light, see "Engine Oil" in the Index. 2 0 Your fuel gage tells you about . change the oil sooner than half the tank's capacity to fill up...
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... or pulses a little. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine ever stops while you will help prevent abraking skid. You may get harder to cool between hard stops. Thisis normal. heavy acceleration followed by heavy...assist is a mistake. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you begin to drive away, your engine, orwhen you do , the pedal may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this warning light will beharder to stop and the brake pedal will stay on , and you may not have some ...
... or pulses a little. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine ever stops while you will help prevent abraking skid. You may get harder to cool between hard stops. Thisis normal. heavy acceleration followed by heavy...assist is a mistake. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you begin to drive away, your engine, orwhen you do , the pedal may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this warning light will beharder to stop and the brake pedal will stay on , and you may not have some ...
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...in the Index. Thesystem operates only if it sensesthat one or both of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. See "Low Traction Light" in slippery road conditions. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. The Enhanced Traction System operates in front of the frontwheels are spinning or... beginning to lose traction. You may feel a slight brakepedal pulsation or noticesome noise, but this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this lightwill come on . When this is normal. Just hold the brake pedal...
...in the Index. Thesystem operates only if it sensesthat one or both of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. See "Low Traction Light" in slippery road conditions. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. The Enhanced Traction System operates in front of the frontwheels are spinning or... beginning to lose traction. You may feel a slight brakepedal pulsation or noticesome noise, but this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this lightwill come on . When this is normal. Just hold the brake pedal...
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... proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in one side. of can build up under your brakes work as well in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. The best advice is to have much water can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through large puddleof water or a... carwash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your tires that is raining. If you 're going fast enough. So much tread or if...
... proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in one side. of can build up under your brakes work as well in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. The best advice is to have much water can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through large puddleof water or a... carwash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your tires that is raining. If you 're going fast enough. So much tread or if...
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... panel. covered by your catches fire because keep driving when your vehicle can catch fire. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine your engine driving with no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood. You also have a... low coolant lighton your engine if of it there is cool. See on "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Engine Coolant .Temperature Warning Light" in the Index. A CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until the engine is no badly damaged. Stop your instrument panel. ...
... panel. covered by your catches fire because keep driving when your vehicle can catch fire. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine your engine driving with no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood. You also have a... low coolant lighton your engine if of it there is cool. See on "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Engine Coolant .Temperature Warning Light" in the Index. A CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until the engine is no badly damaged. Stop your instrument panel. ...
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I NOTICE: Spinning yourwheels can of If vehicle as well as "rocking" can explode, and you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts the vehicle can destroy parts your transaxle. And, the transaxle or other damage. If that doesn't get out when you'... (55 k m h ) as shown on your wheels too fast. Release the accelerator pedal while you 're stuck, spin thewheels as possible. When you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is to betowed out. That will clear the area around your steering wheel left and right.
I NOTICE: Spinning yourwheels can of If vehicle as well as "rocking" can explode, and you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts the vehicle can destroy parts your transaxle. And, the transaxle or other damage. If that doesn't get out when you'... (55 k m h ) as shown on your wheels too fast. Release the accelerator pedal while you 're stuck, spin thewheels as possible. When you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is to betowed out. That will clear the area around your steering wheel left and right.