Owner's Manual
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... you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 2: Features & Controls This part explains how to operateyour audio system. This will help you find that part contains the information you... and to how drive under different conditions. You can usually tell at a glance if that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. your Oldsmobile. How to Use this manual, you want.
... you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 2: Features & Controls This part explains how to operateyour audio system. This will help you find that part contains the information you... and to how drive under different conditions. You can usually tell at a glance if that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. your Oldsmobile. How to Use this manual, you want.
Owner's Manual
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Move the cruise control switch to use your cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerouswhereyoucan't drive safely at the endof the lever and releaseit. 4. ON. Cruise control can be startled and even lose control. J 82 Don't ...
Move the cruise control switch to use your cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerouswhereyoucan't drive safely at the endof the lever and releaseit. 4. ON. Cruise control can be startled and even lose control. J 82 Don't ...
Owner's Manual
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... drivers. I Control of a Vehicle You have to go where you 're drivingon snow or ice, it to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Please don't drink and drive or ride with a group, designate a driver who will be careful'' isn't the right answer. That means that... react quickly enough to ask more of those control systems than if that the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than the tires and road can lose controlof your vehicle go . or if you drive after drinking. What if there's an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as...
... drivers. I Control of a Vehicle You have to go where you 're drivingon snow or ice, it to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Please don't drink and drive or ride with a group, designate a driver who will be careful'' isn't the right answer. That means that... react quickly enough to ask more of those control systems than if that the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than the tires and road can lose controlof your vehicle go . or if you drive after drinking. What if there's an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as...
Owner's Manual
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... might not be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. So do it 's pavement or gravel); tire tread; Some people drivein spurts-heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking-rather than keeping pace with poor driving habits. L b cause "Riding" your brakes can them to...
... might not be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. So do it 's pavement or gravel); tire tread; Some people drivein spurts-heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking-rather than keeping pace with poor driving habits. L b cause "Riding" your brakes can them to...
Owner's Manual
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... System Warning Light. You slam on or flash. If you get too close to the vehicle in Suddenly an animal jumps out front of available tire and road conditions. in front of you, you have time to the brake pedal. CAUTION I up ahead to make the most of you brake, your...
... System Warning Light. You slam on or flash. If you get too close to the vehicle in Suddenly an animal jumps out front of available tire and road conditions. in front of you, you have time to the brake pedal. CAUTION I up ahead to make the most of you brake, your...
Owner's Manual
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... traction of and acceleration-can control. The tractionyou can get ina curve Under less favorable conditions you'll depends on the condition your tires of the "driver lost control'' accidents mentioned on the news happencurve. I 148 Steering Tips-Driving on the accelerator way path when...Let up on Curves While you can overwhelm those us is banked, and your speed. course, the posted speedsare based on curves. the tires against the road surface makes What should adjust your speed. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of make you suddenly accelerate....
... traction of and acceleration-can control. The tractionyou can get ina curve Under less favorable conditions you'll depends on the condition your tires of the "driver lost control'' accidents mentioned on the news happencurve. I 148 Steering Tips-Driving on the accelerator way path when...Let up on Curves While you can overwhelm those us is banked, and your speed. course, the posted speedsare based on curves. the tires against the road surface makes What should adjust your speed. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of make you suddenly accelerate....
Owner's Manual
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... bring it Not necessarily! With too much steering input that it back under dangerous move, since the passing in judgment, or until the right front tire contacts the a brief surrender to go straight down the roadway. Then turn accelerator and steering input, straddle oncoming traffic for wheels have dropped off the...
... bring it Not necessarily! With too much steering input that it back under dangerous move, since the passing in judgment, or until the right front tire contacts the a brief surrender to go straight down the roadway. Then turn accelerator and steering input, straddle oncoming traffic for wheels have dropped off the...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to pass more than one vehicle at a timeon two-lane roads. When you can ease a little to turn. In any emergency, don...
... Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to pass more than one vehicle at a timeon two-lane roads. When you can ease a little to turn. In any emergency, don...
Owner's Manual
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...you start to slide. While driving ona surface with reduced traction, try your wheels aren't rolling. Any sudden change could cause the tires to slide.You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (.... But skids are best handled by "overdriving" those conditions. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of skids correspond to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine brakingby shifting to a lower ...
...you start to slide. While driving ona surface with reduced traction, try your wheels aren't rolling. Any sudden change could cause the tires to slide.You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (.... But skids are best handled by "overdriving" those conditions. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of skids correspond to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine brakingby shifting to a lower ...
Owner's Manual
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... less trouble adjusting night. to reduce the glare from that some tips on higher speed roads. Here are wise to see as well, you 're tired, pull off the roadin a remain visible-such as a 20-year-old. are some drivers are likely tobe impaired-by alcohol or drugs, with night vision...
... less trouble adjusting night. to reduce the glare from that some tips on higher speed roads. Here are wise to see as well, you 're tired, pull off the roadin a remain visible-such as a 20-year-old. are some drivers are likely tobe impaired-by alcohol or drugs, with night vision...
Owner's Manual
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... left, you'll get wet Some drivers suffer from night suddenly when your windshield wiper And, if your tires don't have Keep your headlights light up trouble. are blindness-the inability to see in a tire-to separate from a dirty road. A &w More Night Driving Suggestions (COM) Driving inthe Rain blades are in good...
... left, you'll get wet Some drivers suffer from night suddenly when your windshield wiper And, if your tires don't have Keep your headlights light up trouble. are blindness-the inability to see in a tire-to separate from a dirty road. A &w More Night Driving Suggestions (COM) Driving inthe Rain blades are in good...
Owner's Manual
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... before you 're going through a large puddle of water or a vehicle wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until ~ ubrakes work may affect your tires aren't in constant contact with the road. So much tread or if the pressure in a quick stop and pulling to one or more is to...washes can happen if a of You could find yourself of the vehicle. It can cause problems, too. Hydroplaning is hydroplaning, it can if your tires haven't much water can build up under your vehicle is dangerous. But it haslittle I or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher...
... before you 're going through a large puddle of water or a vehicle wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until ~ ubrakes work may affect your tires aren't in constant contact with the road. So much tread or if the pressure in a quick stop and pulling to one or more is to...washes can happen if a of You could find yourself of the vehicle. It can cause problems, too. Hydroplaning is hydroplaning, it can if your tires haven't much water can build up under your vehicle is dangerous. But it haslittle I or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher...
Owner's Manual
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... you a chance to slow down to give traffic behind you are harder to help make you 're in it. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See the Index under Tires.) Driving inFog, Mist and Haze Fog can be a major hazard. Look for several hundred feet (meters). Allow yourself more clear room...
... you a chance to slow down to give traffic behind you are harder to help make you 're in it. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See the Index under Tires.) Driving inFog, Mist and Haze Fog can be a major hazard. Look for several hundred feet (meters). Allow yourself more clear room...
Owner's Manual
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...engine, and the rush tend to the recommended pressure? But do stop signs and What can access to -date maps? Eat with the humof the tires on could crash and be aware thatit can you sleepy. Examples are: stop and move around. On fhe Road Here are some refreshment like coffee..., your route? the wind against the vehicle that do about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours at the wheel? First, be injured. Are the tires all working? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as Unless you ! If it is well cyclists, parked vehicles, and even ventilated, with direct hypnosis...
...engine, and the rush tend to the recommended pressure? But do stop signs and What can access to -date maps? Eat with the humof the tires on could crash and be aware thatit can you sleepy. Examples are: stop and move around. On fhe Road Here are some refreshment like coffee..., your route? the wind against the vehicle that do about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours at the wheel? First, be injured. Are the tires all working? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as Unless you ! If it is well cyclists, parked vehicles, and even ventilated, with direct hypnosis...
Owner's Manual
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... to the sides. Shift down without excessive use of down a hill. This can make your engine do it all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on mountain roads. The most important thing to go you down hills. That way, you get...
... to the sides. Shift down without excessive use of down a hill. This can make your engine do it all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on mountain roads. The most important thing to go you down hills. That way, you get...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn your wheels to the right. But please be careful where you can turn your front wheels to look at the right side of your tires against take pictures. Look for scenic contact is all you decide to keep your parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake). You can one...
... Turn your wheels to the right. But please be careful where you can turn your front wheels to look at the right side of your tires against take pictures. Look for scenic contact is all you decide to keep your parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake). You can one...
Owner's Manual
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...least tractionof all . a Include an ice scraper, small brush or broom, a supplyof windshield washer fluid, a rag, some tips for winter driving: Have your tires and the road, you will need to be driving under severe conditions, include a small bagof sand, a pieceof old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags to ...fall. However, if there is correct. What's the worst time for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is snow or ice between your Oldsmobile in loose snow, but may want to switch to driveon. And, if you can get there. 168 You may have good traction. You can...
...least tractionof all . a Include an ice scraper, small brush or broom, a supplyof windshield washer fluid, a rag, some tips for winter driving: Have your tires and the road, you will need to be driving under severe conditions, include a small bagof sand, a pieceof old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags to ...fall. However, if there is correct. What's the worst time for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is snow or ice between your Oldsmobile in loose snow, but may want to switch to driveon. And, if you can get there. 168 You may have good traction. You can...
Owner's Manual
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... fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under bridges. If you can 't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more. Allow greater following distance on it. Tie a red cloth to your ability to alert police that 's covered with ice. The road might be...
... fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under bridges. If you can 't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more. Allow greater following distance on it. Tie a red cloth to your ability to alert police that 's covered with ice. The road might be...
Owner's Manual
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... correct equipment, and it are forced to work harder against the dragof the added weight. Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. I Your Driving and the Road Towing a Trailer (CONT.) Do not tow a trailer your vehicleby itself...
... correct equipment, and it are forced to work harder against the dragof the added weight. Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. I Your Driving and the Road Towing a Trailer (CONT.) Do not tow a trailer your vehicleby itself...
Owner's Manual
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... on the Certification label at the rear edge the driver's of your vehicle will be carrying that weight,too. I to the limit for your vehicle's tires are inflated to get them right simply moving by some items aroundin the trailer. And if you will fmd You these numbers on Your Vehicle...'sTires Be sure your vehicle. will tow a trailer, you don't go over the GVW limit for cold tires. The capacity weight includes the curb weight the of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Your Diving and the Road If You Do Decidef Pull a Tmiler...
... on the Certification label at the rear edge the driver's of your vehicle will be carrying that weight,too. I to the limit for your vehicle's tires are inflated to get them right simply moving by some items aroundin the trailer. And if you will fmd You these numbers on Your Vehicle...'sTires Be sure your vehicle. will tow a trailer, you don't go over the GVW limit for cold tires. The capacity weight includes the curb weight the of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Your Diving and the Road If You Do Decidef Pull a Tmiler...