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Problems on page298 I . . . 113 . 133 . 181 . 209 ...271 . 293 ...309 . Includes "Reporting Safety Defects '' on the Road . . Customer Assistance Information. Last Page a Index. . ... , . Your Driving and the Road . Maintenance Schedule . aervice & Appearance Care . Part 1 Seats & Safety BeZts ...3 . . , . 6 Features & Controls ...Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . How to Use this Manual . Table of Contents The Power of Intelligent Engineering . Service Station Information .
Problems on page298 I . . . 113 . 133 . 181 . 209 ...271 . 293 ...309 . Includes "Reporting Safety Defects '' on the Road . . Customer Assistance Information. Last Page a Index. . ... , . Your Driving and the Road . Maintenance Schedule . aervice & Appearance Care . Part 1 Seats & Safety BeZts ...3 . . , . 6 Features & Controls ...Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . How to Use this Manual . Table of Contents The Power of Intelligent Engineering . Service Station Information .
Owner's Manual
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... part tells you can bend themanual slightly to startand operate your Oldsmobile. your seats and safety belts properly. There are nine parts with a brief list of this manual, you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tellsyou what to operateyour audio system...
... part tells you can bend themanual slightly to startand operate your Oldsmobile. your seats and safety belts properly. There are nine parts with a brief list of this manual, you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tellsyou what to operateyour audio system...
Owner's Manual
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... GloveBox ...59 Ignitionswitch ...60 StartingYourEngine ...62 EngineBlockHeater ...65 Shifting the Transaxle ...66 ParkingBrake ...73 . Part 2 Features & Controls Here you have problem o a . . shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properlyand what...can learn about the many standard and optional features on starting. and information on your Oldsmobile. Shifting into Park...74 Computer-ControlledRide ...78 Windows ...79 Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever ...80 CruiseControl ...81 Lightcontrols ...86 .
... GloveBox ...59 Ignitionswitch ...60 StartingYourEngine ...62 EngineBlockHeater ...65 Shifting the Transaxle ...66 ParkingBrake ...73 . Part 2 Features & Controls Here you have problem o a . . shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properlyand what...can learn about the many standard and optional features on starting. and information on your Oldsmobile. Shifting into Park...74 Computer-ControlledRide ...78 Windows ...79 Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever ...80 CruiseControl ...81 Lightcontrols ...86 .
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... will come on when the corresponding button is selected. See your steering wheel. An indicator light will come on and stay on, there may be a problem with the computer-controlled ride option, you can sound the hornby pressing the pushed, the system begins in the horn symbol on for the first...
... will come on when the corresponding button is selected. See your steering wheel. An indicator light will come on and stay on, there may be a problem with the computer-controlled ride option, you can sound the hornby pressing the pushed, the system begins in the horn symbol on for the first...
Owner's Manual
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... save you should not be or is wrong before it . Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describesthe warning lights and gages that something is a problem with this happens. 103 To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the knob to cause an expensive repair or replacement. LOCK N208C Trip Odometer...
... save you should not be or is wrong before it . Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describesthe warning lights and gages that something is a problem with this happens. 103 To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the knob to cause an expensive repair or replacement. LOCK N208C Trip Odometer...
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... They're a big tank's capacity to For your fuel tank capacity, see Service know when there's a problem with your Here are four things that tells you what to E when or is a problem with your fuel gage: When one of your took a little moreor less than the gage indicated. vehicle's ... show a vehicle. Waiting to example, the gagemay have indicated do about it actually dangerous. So please get more soon. problem with of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill that some owners Station Informution on the last pageof ask...
... They're a big tank's capacity to For your fuel tank capacity, see Service know when there's a problem with your Here are four things that tells you what to E when or is a problem with your fuel gage: When one of your took a little moreor less than the gage indicated. vehicle's ... show a vehicle. Waiting to example, the gagemay have indicated do about it actually dangerous. So please get more soon. problem with of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill that some owners Station Informution on the last pageof ask...
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It means that your vehicle serviced immediately. 105 In Problems on coolant andthe engine may overheat. See the Index under Engine Overheating and have beenoperating your vehicle under Engine Overheating. Have your engine coolant has ... your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Oil pressure may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. See the Index under normal driving conditions, you can. Low...
It means that your vehicle serviced immediately. 105 In Problems on coolant andthe engine may overheat. See the Index under Engine Overheating and have beenoperating your vehicle under Engine Overheating. Have your engine coolant has ... your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Oil pressure may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. See the Index under normal driving conditions, you can. Low...
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... WASH FLUID light will come on when When your engine is not running ,this lightis on could indicate a possible problemin the indicate thatyou have a problem with another electrical problem. the light on, be dangerous. the gage shows your battery's state of If you must drive a short distance with charge in DC volts...
... WASH FLUID light will come on when When your engine is not running ,this lightis on could indicate a possible problemin the indicate thatyou have a problem with another electrical problem. the light on, be dangerous. the gage shows your battery's state of If you must drive a short distance with charge in DC volts...
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...right away. Or, the pedal may not 'warning lightproperlyDriving with be ready to the floor. If the warning light comeson, there could be a brake problem. If the light comes on . If one part isn't working if brake the is divided into two parts. Features & Controls Brake System Warning ...L&ht Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is on while driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. (See the Index under...
...right away. Or, the pedal may not 'warning lightproperlyDriving with be ready to the floor. If the warning light comeson, there could be a brake problem. If the light comes on . If one part isn't working if brake the is divided into two parts. Features & Controls Brake System Warning ...L&ht Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is on while driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. (See the Index under...
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when you 're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the key off. on again while you're driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. Then start your anti-lock brake may have a higher revving engine, and fixed so it on , see Brake System Warning With anti-lock, ... Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If the regular brake system warning light This light comes on , you will still have brakes, but needs service. See the is a problem. If the anti-lock brake system warning NOTE: Vehicles with the W41 package If the light doesn't come on when or you start the engine...
when you 're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the key off. on again while you're driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. Then start your anti-lock brake may have a higher revving engine, and fixed so it on , see Brake System Warning With anti-lock, ... Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If the regular brake system warning light This light comes on , you will still have brakes, but needs service. See the is a problem. If the anti-lock brake system warning NOTE: Vehicles with the W41 package If the light doesn't come on when or you start the engine...
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... see ifthey are in for service soon. You should come on at all, have it fmed right away. This could lead to show you havea problem. If it stays on, or if it comes on and stays on while are starting the engine. Check Gages Light If you keep driving your...
... see ifthey are in for service soon. You should come on at all, have it fmed right away. This could lead to show you havea problem. If it stays on, or if it comes on and stays on while are starting the engine. Check Gages Light If you keep driving your...
Owner's Manual
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..., your brakes if that wheels are slowing down. Always leave enough room up to stop, even though you won't have &ti-lock brakes. If there's a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on the brakes. You're driving safely. A computer senses that vehicle...
..., your brakes if that wheels are slowing down. Always leave enough room up to stop, even though you won't have &ti-lock brakes. If there's a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on the brakes. You're driving safely. A computer senses that vehicle...
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...then brake to the left or right depending practice defensive drivingat a l times. It is a good reason to problem, to a and then accelerate gently into a curve at night, problem. l on the your speed you enter more effective than braking. you If Steering in Emergencies are holding the ...nowhere,or a Try to drive slower. straightaway. For the curve, while your speed you can turn it bends away from the straight Your Oldsmobile can stop . there isn't room. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision. That's the time controlled stop in front you...
...then brake to the left or right depending practice defensive drivingat a l times. It is a good reason to problem, to a and then accelerate gently into a curve at night, problem. l on the your speed you enter more effective than braking. you If Steering in Emergencies are holding the ...nowhere,or a Try to drive slower. straightaway. For the curve, while your speed you can turn it bends away from the straight Your Oldsmobile can stop . there isn't room. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision. That's the time controlled stop in front you...
Owner's Manual
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..., the right fronttire scrubs against the road onto the shoulder while you can bring it Not necessarily! slightly below the pavement, this difference can cause problems. If there is nothing before you 're side of If the shoulder appears to be fairly easy. Then turn accelerator and steering input, straddle oncoming...
..., the right fronttire scrubs against the road onto the shoulder while you can bring it Not necessarily! slightly below the pavement, this difference can cause problems. If there is nothing before you 're side of If the shoulder appears to be fairly easy. Then turn accelerator and steering input, straddle oncoming...
Owner's Manual
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One reason is more dangerous than day driving. Here are some drivers are wise to wear sunglasses. Remember, this problem.) Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from that should If you can also It's hard to Slow down and keep more on ... roads. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much road ahead. are likely tobe impaired-by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by looking at its you have less trouble adjusting night. sunglasses at night s Since you 're tired, pull off the roadin a remain visible-such...
One reason is more dangerous than day driving. Here are some drivers are wise to wear sunglasses. Remember, this problem.) Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from that should If you can also It's hard to Slow down and keep more on ... roads. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much road ahead. are likely tobe impaired-by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by looking at its you have less trouble adjusting night. sunglasses at night s Since you 're tired, pull off the roadin a remain visible-such...
Owner's Manual
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... they can actually ride on the road. You could drive along for some vehicle washes can happen if a of water is dangerous. It can cause problems, too. Try to pass-or if youget hit a gustof wind. of control. You could find yourself of You could by suddenly find out the hard...
... they can actually ride on the road. You could drive along for some vehicle washes can happen if a of water is dangerous. It can cause problems, too. Try to pass-or if youget hit a gustof wind. of control. You could find yourself of You could by suddenly find out the hard...
Owner's Manual
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... move , check both ways for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions.You may be running the red light. Try to determine where you have no problem. If you expect to the right. The most of the freeway as necessary. Obey all roads.But they are driving.
... move , check both ways for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions.You may be running the red light. Try to determine where you have no problem. If you expect to the right. The most of the freeway as necessary. Obey all roads.But they are driving.
Owner's Manual
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... special when you won't be surprised by . 165 Drive in the alert. Stay in your own lane when driving on or an mountains that let problems. Examples are long grades, you go over the top ofa hill, be somethingin highest gear possible. Don't swing wide cut across the center You may... signs on your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. That way, passing or no passing zones, a falling you 're going uphill.You'll want problems. S e e the Index under Winter to vehicle is dangerous. Be alert coming toward youin the same lane. You could be Know how to these and take...
... special when you won't be surprised by . 165 Drive in the alert. Stay in your own lane when driving on or an mountains that let problems. Examples are long grades, you go over the top ofa hill, be somethingin highest gear possible. Don't swing wide cut across the center You may... signs on your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. That way, passing or no passing zones, a falling you 're going uphill.You'll want problems. S e e the Index under Winter to vehicle is dangerous. Be alert coming toward youin the same lane. You could be Know how to these and take...
Owner's Manual
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Part 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find whatto do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers ...1 8 2 Jump Starting ...1 8 3 Towing Your Oldsmobile ...187 Engine Overheating ...191 If a Tire Goes Flat ...197 Changing a Flat Tire ...198 Compact Spare Tire..., ...204 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...205 L . . .~ 11 8
Part 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find whatto do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers ...1 8 2 Jump Starting ...1 8 3 Towing Your Oldsmobile ...187 Engine Overheating ...191 If a Tire Goes Flat ...197 Changing a Flat Tire ...198 Compact Spare Tire..., ...204 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...205 L . . .~ 11 8
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.... flash on and off . Your hazard warning flashers work . 182 They also let police know you warn others. Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signals won't work no matter what position yourkey is in, and even if the...
.... flash on and off . Your hazard warning flashers work . 182 They also let police know you warn others. Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signals won't work no matter what position yourkey is in, and even if the...