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1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Sl Stuck In Water Wont Start

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

The 1997 Oldsrnobile Achieva Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good....such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. 3- 1 4- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting ...
Owner's Manual - Page 4

... @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii We reserve the right to make changes in U.S.A. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name ACHIEVA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

... know which restraint systems your Oldsmobile, see "Seats"in your vehicle has. If a child willbe riding in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plateand pull the belt across you 'llwant to know about safety belts and children. Don't letit get twisted. 4. We'll start with the driver position. Adjust...
Owner's Manual - Page 34

.... There are probably part of the air bag system in the Index. Your Oldsmobile retailer and the Achieva Service Manual have to inflate while someone is For up to10 minutes after the turned...mean that yourair bag can still inflate during improper service. ignition key is working on your Oldsmobile should be injured you damage the covering for the right front passenger'sair bag. You don...
Owner's Manual - Page 57

... Locks Remote Lock Control (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting ...learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Oldsmobile, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument paneland ...
Owner's Manual - Page 69

...properly and must be serviced by Passlock at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). See your Oldsmobile retailer for the first miles (805 km). Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and...New Vehicle cCBreak-InSS NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need service. If the SECURITY light comes on , you get new brake linings. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the...
Owner's Manual - Page 71

START (E): This position starts the engine. If you turn thekey only to OFF. If it could cause a collision. This could break the or the ignition switch.If none of ability to operate your key seems stuck...a tool to force it is moving , turn the key hard. When the engine starts, releasethe key. NOTICE: If your electrical accessories,such as the radio. The ignition switch...
Owner's Manual - Page 76

... ungrounded outlet Also, the wrong could overheat and cause a fire. Plug it was before to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Oldsmobile retailer in ? Before starting the engine, be seriously injured.Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. T r off the engine. You could be...
Owner's Manual - Page 78

... being towed. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your engine is racing. You could damage your regular brake before You Oldsmobile has a brake-trmsaxle starting the engine. REVERSE (R): Use this section. Ensure the shift lever is fully in this gear to your warranty... You have to REVERSE (R) while your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the RUN position.
Owner's Manual - Page 92

The leverwill return by downward (for left your Oldsmobile retailer service department). rapidly, a signalbulb may be burned out and other turn or a lane ...arrow on if you have left ) positions. If a signal bulb is burned out, replace it there until the arrow starts to signal a turn is finished, the lever will come on the instrument "Bulb Replacement" in the direction of the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

...come on briefly when you have it fixed so it should go out. Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is on could be low. If the warning light comes on then, have ... . BRAKE I 2-62 Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on when you start the engine, then it will be ready to RUN. If it doesn't come on , there could ...
Owner's Manual - Page 119

...the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light doesn't come on when you start the engine again to stop carefully. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on then, have a ... stop . If the light is harder to the floor. When the ignition is on if your Oldsmobile needs service. You may go closer to push.Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is...
Owner's Manual - Page 124

... malfunction by the system and cause the light to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will be sure tofuel your electrical system may be corrected when the electrical... system dries out. Did you just drive through deep puddle of water? a If so, your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). The condition will...
Owner's Manual - Page 169

... tires to recognize warning clues -- Learn to slide. and slow down when you start steeringquickly enough, your best to avoidsudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine brakingby ...types of skids correspond toyour Oldsmobile's three control systems.In the braking skid, your vehicle is slippery until your wheels aren't rolling. such as enough water, ice orpacked snow on...
Owner's Manual - Page 177

...your route? After driving for distance any circumstances, stopand back up -to theproper lane well in Oldsmobile retail facilities all working? service, have up . Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure...Have you miss your trip a short time to move to -date maps? If you must start when you want to leave thefreeway, move slightly slower at higher speeds,you can easily drive ...
Owner's Manual - Page 184

...Then, shutthe engine off and close the window almost all the way to tow your Oldsmobile behind another vehicle for awhile. Be sure to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling... Vehicle Towing There may be damaged. You will need a well-charged battery to use at your destination. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you get out of the vehicle and do it as little ...
Owner's Manual - Page 265

... your retailer to learn how to one that canexplode. I A CAUTLN: Batteries have to add water to prepare your interior and exterior lamps. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressuri,J gas inside and ...you that has the replacement number shown on the bulb package. See "Jump Starting"in the Index. Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom@battery. You can burst if you 're not going ...
Owner's Manual - Page 352

... why whenever your retailer for information on Courtesy Transportation. Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1997 Oldsmobile vehicles.* Coverage is forthe Oldsmobile vehicle, regardless of the driver,and is in frequency ... may be able to where you up to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile's judgement the claims become excessive in . Some state insurance regulations make sure you...
Owner's Manual - Page 356

... Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to ~~ CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals havethe diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service...Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Tme Helm, Incorporated P.O. 1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of ...
Owner's Manual - Page 367

...10 Service Publications ...8- 10 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ...1-26 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-54 Shift Lever. Seats 1-6.... Tilt ...2-35 Storage Compartments ...2-51 6-35 Storage, Vehicle ...Stuck: In Sand, Mud. Ordering ...6-2 Work. Ice or Snow ... SRS ...1-21 Stains, Cleaning ...6-50 7-43 Starter Switch Check ...Starting Your Engine ...2- 16.2-17, 2- 18 Steam ...5-13 4-11 ...

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