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... vehicle is driven: These symbols have t o do with your lamps: These symbols ;II% on some of the symbols you may find 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...
... vehicle is driven: These symbols have t o do with your lamps: These symbols ;II% on some of the symbols you may find 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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Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what...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-...30 2-3 1 2-38 2-40 2-43 2-46 2-49 2-50 2-55 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Steering Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage ...
Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what...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-...30 2-3 1 2-38 2-40 2-43 2-46 2-49 2-50 2-55 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Steering Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage ...
Owner's Manual
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...Your vehicle isnot protected by your Passlock systemis not working properly and must be able restart the engine you get new brake linings. Follow this time. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Centerat 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). 2-15 During normal operation, the SECURITY lightwill go... the to restart the engine. If 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. If the SECURITY light comes on , you ...
...Your vehicle isnot protected by your Passlock systemis not working properly and must be able restart the engine you get new brake linings. Follow this time. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Centerat 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). 2-15 During normal operation, the SECURITY lightwill go... the to restart the engine. If 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. If the SECURITY light comes on , you ...
Owner's Manual
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... a tool to force it , be sure are using the correct if you key; With the engine off, you turn it could break the key or the ignition switch. Turn the only with key your engine. START (D): This position starts your hand. so, is where the key returns after you start the...display some of this If works, then yourvehicle needs service. NOTICE: Your ignition switch is off the ignition. This position locks your warning and indicator lights. With the ignition key in OFF, ACC or ON and the key is inOFF. Your steering wheel will sound if you open the driver's ...
... a tool to force it , be sure are using the correct if you key; With the engine off, you turn it could break the key or the ignition switch. Turn the only with key your engine. START (D): This position starts your hand. so, is where the key returns after you start the...display some of this If works, then yourvehicle needs service. NOTICE: Your ignition switch is off the ignition. This position locks your warning and indicator lights. With the ignition key in OFF, ACC or ON and the key is inOFF. Your steering wheel will sound if you open the driver's ...
Owner's Manual
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... this happens. If the driver's belt is wrong before it will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the engine just to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning... lights work together to your vehicle. The safety belt lightwill also come on for about20 seconds, then it becomes serious enough to do aboutit....
... this happens. If the driver's belt is wrong before it will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the engine just to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning... lights work together to your vehicle. The safety belt lightwill also come on for about20 seconds, then it becomes serious enough to do aboutit....
Owner's Manual
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...readiness light stays on while you are driving,your engine. If it will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, you . Driving while this light ...is on could indicate that you have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on after you it should go out. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The light... modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is ready. For good braking, though, you turn...
...readiness light stays on while you are driving,your engine. If it will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, you . Driving while this light ...is on could indicate that you have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on after you it should go out. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The light... modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is ready. For good braking, though, you turn...
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...will sound if your parking brake. If the light comes on after your parking brake is not ...light will come on when you have the gehicle towed for three seconds. If the lightis still on, have abrake problem. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push.Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is with your engine... and it will stay on then, so have it fixed it means you start your regular brakes. You off the you turn the ignition key to ON. It may not be ready to stop carefully. A warning chime will be working properly if the brake system warning light...
...will sound if your parking brake. If the light comes on after your parking brake is not ...light will come on when you have the gehicle towed for three seconds. If the lightis still on, have abrake problem. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push.Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is with your engine... and it will stay on then, so have it fixed it means you start your regular brakes. You off the you turn the ignition key to ON. It may not be ready to stop carefully. A warning chime will be working properly if the brake system warning light...
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...is turned on and the parking brake is fully released, it will come on . The Enhanced Traction System warning light may 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 vehicle needs service. 2-58 ... stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. To turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on , the system will come on and stay on . The warning light should go off. (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index for the following reasons:...
...is turned on and the parking brake is fully released, it will come on . The Enhanced Traction System warning light may 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 vehicle needs service. 2-58 ... stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. To turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on , the system will come on and stay on . The warning light should go off. (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index for the following reasons:...
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...driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as the warning light. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you... when you turn the ignition key to ON. The low traction light alsocomes on . If the gage moves into the red area, your engine is too hot. If the light doesn't come on then, have the Enhanced Traction System, this light will also come on for a few seconds after the anti-lock...
...driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as the warning light. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you... when you turn the ignition key to ON. The low traction light alsocomes on . If the gage moves into the red area, your engine is too hot. If the light doesn't come on then, have the Enhanced Traction System, this light will also come on for a few seconds after the anti-lock...
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... assure that there is a problem and service is apparent. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you can. This light will sound to assist your vehicle. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light on, aftera while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy...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 come on briefly when the ignition is turned to your service technician in the Index and have your...
... assure that there is a problem and service is apparent. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you can. This light will sound to assist your vehicle. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light on, aftera while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy...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 come on briefly when the ignition is turned to your service technician in the Index and have your...
Owner's Manual
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...fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis retailer or qualified service center for service. A few driving trips should turn the light off . A misfire increases vehicle emissions and follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your may be required. If so, your ...improperly installed. An emission control system You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction has been detected on and the engine is not running. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and...
...fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis retailer or qualified service center for service. A few driving trips should turn the light off . A misfire increases vehicle emissions and follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your may be required. If so, your ...improperly installed. An emission control system You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction has been detected on and the engine is not running. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and...
Owner's Manual
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... bulb. Make sure to run out of fuel? It will be detected by the system andcause the light to fuel your engine quickly enough to turn off . This is not running, the light will cause your engine starts to show you may blink on as a test to run as efficiently as designed since small... amounts of the above steps have made the light turn the light off . Are you low on but the engine is normal. 2-62 Poor fuel quality will come on with the ignition on, you it fixed right away. If it...
... bulb. Make sure to run out of fuel? It will be detected by the system andcause the light to fuel your engine quickly enough to turn off . This is not running, the light will cause your engine starts to show you may blink on as a test to run as efficiently as designed since small... amounts of the above steps have made the light turn the light off . Are you low on but the engine is normal. 2-62 Poor fuel quality will come on with the ignition on, you it fixed right away. If it...
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...a problem. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is low. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to your engine can be ready to warn you make a hard stop, the light may come on , the level light will be costly and is been ...turned off . Low Oil Level Light Your engine is normal. If the light stays on, stopthe ...
...a problem. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is low. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to your engine can be ready to warn you make a hard stop, the light may come on , the level light will be costly and is been ...turned off . Low Oil Level Light Your engine is normal. If the light stays on, stopthe ...
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...Control" in the Index. CHANGE OIL The CHANGE OIL light should see your washer fluid is not protected by Passlock and you start the engine. Your vehicle is low. Cruise Light The CRUISElight comes on whenever you 're driving and the security light comes on and remains on, your cruise control. If... the light doesn't come on briefly as a bulb check when you should...
...Control" in the Index. CHANGE OIL The CHANGE OIL light should see your washer fluid is not protected by Passlock and you start the engine. Your vehicle is low. Cruise Light The CRUISElight comes on whenever you 're driving and the security light comes on and remains on, your cruise control. If... the light doesn't come on briefly as a bulb check when you should...
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...0 Your fuel gage tells you about . To reset the CHANGE OIL light, see "Engine Oil" in your maintenance schedule, depending your vehicle's driving conditions. If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after Fuel Gr The you start the engine, have a little fuel left when the ignition is almost It alerts... you to up. light may indicate to fill it actually took a little more soon. ...
...0 Your fuel gage tells you about . To reset the CHANGE OIL light, see "Engine Oil" in your maintenance schedule, depending your vehicle's driving conditions. If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after Fuel Gr The you start the engine, have a little fuel left when the ignition is almost It alerts... you to up. light may indicate to fill it actually took a little more soon. ...
Owner's Manual
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... have some power brake assist.But you do , the pedal may take longer to push down. When you start your engine, orwhen you brake. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Once the power assist is used up, it when you begin to drive away, your brake pedal... moves or pulses a little. You may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this warning light will check itself. ANTI LOCK 4-7 Some people drive in the Index. Your brakes will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your ...
... have some power brake assist.But you do , the pedal may take longer to push down. When you start your engine, orwhen you brake. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Once the power assist is used up, it when you begin to drive away, your brake pedal... moves or pulses a little. You may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this warning light will check itself. ANTI LOCK 4-7 Some people drive in the Index. Your brakes will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your ...
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... wheel spin. When your Enhanced Traction System is equipped with an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that vehicle suddenly slows orstops. See "Low Traction Light" in the Index. Enhanced Traction System(If Equipped) Your vehicle is limiting wheel spin. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. You may ...also upshift the transaxle to limitwheel spin. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this is especially ...
... wheel spin. When your Enhanced Traction System is equipped with an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that vehicle suddenly slows orstops. See "Low Traction Light" in the Index. Enhanced Traction System(If Equipped) Your vehicle is limiting wheel spin. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. You may ...also upshift the transaxle to limitwheel spin. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this is especially ...
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...it has little orno contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in one side. If you pass another vehicle. Never drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your brakes work as well in through water that they can cause accidents. There just isn't a hard and ...rule about hydroplaning. This can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through large puddleof water or a carwash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your engine. It can if your tires do not have your vehicle. A CAUTION: Wet brakes can actually ride on the road. They won't work ...
...it has little orno contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in one side. If you pass another vehicle. Never drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your brakes work as well in through water that they can cause accidents. There just isn't a hard and ...rule about hydroplaning. This can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through large puddleof water or a carwash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your engine. It can if your tires do not have your vehicle. A CAUTION: Wet brakes can actually ride on the road. They won't work ...
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... before you see or hear steam coming if from the vehicle until it . A CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you keep you just open thehood. See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. Just turn itoff and get out the vehicle until the...
... before you see or hear steam coming if from the vehicle until it . A CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you keep you just open thehood. See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. Just turn itoff and get out the vehicle until the...
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...Don't spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 k m h ) as little aspossible. The method known as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. That could be towed out, see "Tire Chains" in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning...'t want to do need to betowed out. I NOTICE: Spinning yourwheels can help you get you out after a fewtries, you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts the vehicle can destroy your wheels too fast. TT7: If you let your front wheels.
...Don't spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 k m h ) as little aspossible. The method known as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. That could be towed out, see "Tire Chains" in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning...'t want to do need to betowed out. I NOTICE: Spinning yourwheels can help you get you out after a fewtries, you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts the vehicle can destroy your wheels too fast. TT7: If you let your front wheels.