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... born in nearly a perfect as manner as possible." Soon, Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation's first assembly line. In 1939, Oldsmobile introduced the celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of engineering excellence. It's at the heartof every Oldsmobile. T h eP o w e r o f I n t e l l i g e n tE n g i n e e r i n g Engineering with a purpose. Your new Oldsmobile continues a 96-year tradition of today's advanced systems. In...
... born in nearly a perfect as manner as possible." Soon, Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation's first assembly line. In 1939, Oldsmobile introduced the celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of engineering excellence. It's at the heartof every Oldsmobile. T h eP o w e r o f I n t e l l i g e n tE n g i n e e r i n g Engineering with a purpose. Your new Oldsmobile continues a 96-year tradition of today's advanced systems. In...
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I : 4. Put someone onit. 5. Then stop the "car." The rider doesn't stop over more time to speed. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the safety belts! 29 In a real vehicle, it up to stop. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 7. Get it could be the windshield... or the instrumentpanel. .. 8. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You stop . 6.
I : 4. Put someone onit. 5. Then stop the "car." The rider doesn't stop over more time to speed. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the safety belts! 29 In a real vehicle, it up to stop. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 7. Get it could be the windshield... or the instrumentpanel. .. 8. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You stop . 6.
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... at a time 1 Don't push the accelerator pedal will go of the way down gasoline fromthe engine. computer systems, you might not perform properly. The idle speed will cause your dealer. soon as flooded with your battery to S a t tr. 4. vehicle. If you don't, your engine might need todo excessive heatcan damage your..., do the same thing, but then stops this it without damaging your engine gets warm. In some drained much gasoline. S e e the Index under Towing Your Oldsmobile. :2 1 63
... at a time 1 Don't push the accelerator pedal will go of the way down gasoline fromthe engine. computer systems, you might not perform properly. The idle speed will cause your dealer. soon as flooded with your battery to S a t tr. 4. vehicle. If you don't, your engine might need todo excessive heatcan damage your..., do the same thing, but then stops this it without damaging your engine gets warm. In some drained much gasoline. S e e the Index under Towing Your Oldsmobile. :2 1 63
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starter 2. The idle speed will cause your battery to be your engine gets warm. If it doesn't start (or key. Turn the the key and the accelerator pedal. If ...
starter 2. The idle speed will cause your battery to be your engine gets warm. If it doesn't start (or key. Turn the the key and the accelerator pedal. If ...
Owner's Manual
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You can use 2 on a hill. 69 u If your transaxle. This could damage your fi-ont wheels can l help control your speed as possible. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. It can 't rotate, don't try to drive. Use D as much as you go down Slteep mountain ... transaxle. This might happen if you even more power (but lower fuel economy. L 2 (Second Gear): This position gives Y'DU more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 W h ) , or you stop when going uphill, don't hold your brakes off a: on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud...
You can use 2 on a hill. 69 u If your transaxle. This could damage your fi-ont wheels can l help control your speed as possible. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. It can 't rotate, don't try to drive. Use D as much as you go down Slteep mountain ... transaxle. This might happen if you even more power (but lower fuel economy. L 2 (Second Gear): This position gives Y'DU more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 W h ) , or you stop when going uphill, don't hold your brakes off a: on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud...
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... the clutch pedal operate your transaxle: as you start or idle your shift pattern. and the brake pedal, andshift into 1. Features & Controls 1 3 5 2 4 R Shifting the Five-Speed Manual Transaxle There are seven different positions: N Neutral 1 First Gear 2 Second Gear 3 Third Gear 4 Fourth Gear 5 Fifth Gear R Reverse This is your engine. Just before...
... the clutch pedal operate your transaxle: as you start or idle your shift pattern. and the brake pedal, andshift into 1. Features & Controls 1 3 5 2 4 R Shifting the Five-Speed Manual Transaxle There are seven different positions: N Neutral 1 First Gear 2 Second Gear 3 Third Gear 4 Fourth Gear 5 Fifth Gear R Reverse This is your engine. Just before...
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... TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when toshift to keep the engine running smoothly, you can damage the clutch n Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2 3 .L OHC and 2 3 High Output Quad 4 .L (Codes 3 and A) Engines: lst to2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 2ndto 3rd 25 mph (40km/h) 3rd to4th 40 mph (64km/h) ... than one gear when you downshift, or if you rac the engine whenyou downshift, you should downshift You to 5 h t 45 mph (72 km/h) If your speed drops below mph 20 (32 W h ) , or if the engine is not running smoothlyor for best fuel economy.
... TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when toshift to keep the engine running smoothly, you can damage the clutch n Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2 3 .L OHC and 2 3 High Output Quad 4 .L (Codes 3 and A) Engines: lst to2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 2ndto 3rd 25 mph (40km/h) 3rd to4th 40 mph (64km/h) ... than one gear when you downshift, or if you rac the engine whenyou downshift, you should downshift You to 5 h t 45 mph (72 km/h) If your speed drops below mph 20 (32 W h ) , or if the engine is not running smoothlyor for best fuel economy.
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... computer-controlled ride system will switch to the SOFT ride. An indicator light will come on and stay on your steering wheel. Traveling at speeds under a varietyof road and driving conditions. In both the AUTO and SOFT mode, the system will come on when the corresponding button is ...The indicator lights for all the computer-controlled ride buttons will also automatically switch to a medium ride. In the AUTO mode, while traveling at speeds faster than47 mph (75 krdh), the system switches to theSPORT mode when the vehicle makes an abrupt stop, start or sharp turn. If the...
... computer-controlled ride system will switch to the SOFT ride. An indicator light will come on and stay on your steering wheel. Traveling at speeds under a varietyof road and driving conditions. In both the AUTO and SOFT mode, the system will come on when the corresponding button is ...The indicator lights for all the computer-controlled ride buttons will also automatically switch to a medium ride. In the AUTO mode, while traveling at speeds faster than47 mph (75 krdh), the system switches to theSPORT mode when the vehicle makes an abrupt stop, start or sharp turn. If the...
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... (OPTION) A green arrow onthe instrument panel will flash in the directionof the turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't flash butjust stay on at speeds below about25 mph (40 km/h). This can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more than % mile (1 km).
... (OPTION) A green arrow onthe instrument panel will flash in the directionof the turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't flash butjust stay on at speeds below about25 mph (40 km/h). This can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more than % mile (1 km).
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Push in the SET button at a steady speed. ON. A Cruise control can be dangerouswhereyoucan't drive safely at the endof the lever and releaseit. 4. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Take your ... you want to 3. Features & Controls I Cruise Control (Cant.) I To Set Cruise Control I CAUTION I 1. A - Move the cruise control switch to . Don't use it. 2 Get up tothe speed you leave your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Push in the SET button at a steady speed. ON. A Cruise control can be dangerouswhereyoucan't drive safely at the endof the lever and releaseit. 4. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Take your ... you want to 3. Features & Controls I Cruise Control (Cant.) I To Set Cruise Control I CAUTION I 1. A - Move the cruise control switch to . Don't use it. 2 Get up tothe speed you leave your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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..., then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You could be startled and even lo! control. You'll now cruise at a To Resume a your chosen speed and stay there. /r\ If you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at the end the of course, shuts off the cruise control. Here...'s the first: 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Once you're going about half a second. But you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RES/ACC (which stands for Resume/Accelerate...
..., then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You could be startled and even lo! control. You'll now cruise at a To Resume a your chosen speed and stay there. /r\ If you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at the end the of course, shuts off the cruise control. Here...'s the first: 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Once you're going about half a second. But you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RES/ACC (which stands for Resume/Accelerate...
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..., move the switch to thespeed you want , then releaseit. The accelerate feature will only work after you take your foot off the pedal, your speed. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Contml Use the accelerator pedal increase to Push in very small amounts, To increase your vehicle will slow down... Each time youdo this , you'll you RES/ACC for less than half a second go to a higher There are two ways to reduce your speed: speed while usingcruise control: Move the cruise switch from ON to your vehicle will go1 mph (1.6 km/h) hster. When you turn on the cruise control by...
..., move the switch to thespeed you want , then releaseit. The accelerate feature will only work after you take your foot off the pedal, your speed. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Contml Use the accelerator pedal increase to Push in very small amounts, To increase your vehicle will slow down... Each time youdo this , you'll you RES/ACC for less than half a second go to a higher There are two ways to reduce your speed: speed while usingcruise control: Move the cruise switch from ON to your vehicle will go1 mph (1.6 km/h) hster. When you turn on the cruise control by...
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.... may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to be too much trouble and don't usecruise control on the brake pedal push speed memory is erased. OR your speed down.Of course, applying the brakeor clutch pedal takes youout of cruise control. t Using Cruise Control on Hh7s lo Get Outof Cruise... Control lo Erase Cruise Speed Memory How well your cruise control will work There are two ways to turn off the cruise When you turn off the cruise control or...
.... may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to be too much trouble and don't usecruise control on the brake pedal push speed memory is erased. OR your speed down.Of course, applying the brakeor clutch pedal takes youout of cruise control. t Using Cruise Control on Hh7s lo Get Outof Cruise... Control lo Erase Cruise Speed Memory How well your cruise control will work There are two ways to turn off the cruise When you turn off the cruise control or...
Owner's Manual
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... from seeingwell enough to drive safely. I I 9 1 For more cycles, holdthe stalk down . To avoid damage, be resupplied. If your vehicle is turned on the wiper speed you from the wiper blades behre using them . For a SingleWiper Cycle: Push the stalk down toMIST, then release it willbe necessary to reset the clock...
... from seeingwell enough to drive safely. I I 9 1 For more cycles, holdthe stalk down . To avoid damage, be resupplied. If your vehicle is turned on the wiper speed you from the wiper blades behre using them . For a SingleWiper Cycle: Push the stalk down toMIST, then release it willbe necessary to reset the clock...
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...band and choose the delay you can also use MIST for a longer delay time between wiper cycles. If you had no speed selected, the wipers will resume the delay speed you until the motor cools. Clear away snow wipers, you move the stalk to prevent an overload. Rotate the inner ... after eachwash cycle ends the wipers will stop them If your wipers. Features & Controls Windshield Wipers (CONT:) Heavy snow or ice can set the wiper speed as 25 seconds between wiper cycles. Controlled-Cycle Wipers: If you release the stalk, the washers will stop, but the wipers will stop . 92 A...
...band and choose the delay you can also use MIST for a longer delay time between wiper cycles. If you had no speed selected, the wipers will resume the delay speed you until the motor cools. Clear away snow wipers, you move the stalk to prevent an overload. Rotate the inner ... after eachwash cycle ends the wipers will stop them If your wipers. Features & Controls Windshield Wipers (CONT:) Heavy snow or ice can set the wiper speed as 25 seconds between wiper cycles. Controlled-Cycle Wipers: If you release the stalk, the washers will stop, but the wipers will stop . 92 A...
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... new one can 't, then it back, so the numbers may wonder what happens if your speed in Canada). But if it can be set at zero and a label must be. Features & Controls Instrument Panel Cluster Your Oldsmobile is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that... Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see silver lines between the numbers, you see your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Tamper Resistant Odometer Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer. You may not be true.
... new one can 't, then it back, so the numbers may wonder what happens if your speed in Canada). But if it can be set at zero and a label must be. Features & Controls Instrument Panel Cluster Your Oldsmobile is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that... Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see silver lines between the numbers, you see your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Tamper Resistant Odometer Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer. You may not be true.
Owner's Manual
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... tell you how far you have driven since you know they're working. As you will helpyou locate them. Warning lights go on your engine speed in the details on the next pages, some few warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to cause an expensive...
... tell you how far you have driven since you know they're working. As you will helpyou locate them. Warning lights go on your engine speed in the details on the next pages, some few warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to cause an expensive...
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... get toknow your Here are four things that some owners Station Informution on . Please up . vehicle's functions. Often gages and left , when the a corner or speed up than half the warning lights and gages. this manual. problem with of the warning lights comes At the gas station, the gas pump shuts...
... get toknow your Here are four things that some owners Station Informution on . Please up . vehicle's functions. Often gages and left , when the a corner or speed up than half the warning lights and gages. this manual. problem with of the warning lights comes At the gas station, the gas pump shuts...
Owner's Manual
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In Problems on coolant andthe engine may overheat. The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in the red zone may vary with engine speed, outside temperature andoil viscosity, but readings above the red warning zone indicatethe normal operating range. Oil pressure may be caused by a dangerously low oil level ...
In Problems on coolant andthe engine may overheat. The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in the red zone may vary with engine speed, outside temperature andoil viscosity, but readings above the red warning zone indicatethe normal operating range. Oil pressure may be caused by a dangerously low oil level ...
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..., but directsit in this system, you want, turn The cool air is through the ventilation and heating in the : The left knob sets the fan speed. DEFOG: This setting divides air flow equally between the heater ducts and the windshield defroster vents. instrument panel outlets. outside temperatures are mild, and little...
..., but directsit in this system, you want, turn The cool air is through the ventilation and heating in the : The left knob sets the fan speed. DEFOG: This setting divides air flow equally between the heater ducts and the windshield defroster vents. instrument panel outlets. outside temperatures are mild, and little...