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EIGHT First Edition OWNER'S MANUAL XI . . * . . 41 . 109 . 135 . . 159 . . 5 Problems on page 256 9 Index. 1 9 9 4 EIGHTY . . . . * . . . 263 Last Page 22586099 Service Station Information. Table of Contents The Heritage of Oldsmobile . . , . . 3 . . 6 , . Includes "Reporting SafetyDefects" on the Road. 6 Service & Appearance Care 7 Maintenance Schedule... . . . . . 183 . . 233 . 253 8 Customer Assistance Information .
EIGHT First Edition OWNER'S MANUAL XI . . * . . 41 . 109 . 135 . . 159 . . 5 Problems on page 256 9 Index. 1 9 9 4 EIGHTY . . . . * . . . 263 Last Page 22586099 Service Station Information. Table of Contents The Heritage of Oldsmobile . . , . . 3 . . 6 , . Includes "Reporting SafetyDefects" on the Road. 6 Service & Appearance Care 7 Maintenance Schedule... . . . . . 183 . . 233 . 253 8 Customer Assistance Information .
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...re on the road. The word Delco is a registered trademarkof General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Oldsmobile Division. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce...enfrancais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7. Published by Oldsmobile Division General Motors Corporation 920 Townsend Street Lansing, Michigan 4892 1 The wordOldsmobile and the Oldsrnobile rocket emblem are registered ...
...re on the road. The word Delco is a registered trademarkof General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Oldsmobile Division. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce...enfrancais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7. Published by Oldsmobile Division General Motors Corporation 920 Townsend Street Lansing, Michigan 4892 1 The wordOldsmobile and the Oldsrnobile rocket emblem are registered ...
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... part tells you what to do if you 'll find a you how to adjust the ventilation and comfortcontrols and how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.
... part tells you what to do if you 'll find a you how to adjust the ventilation and comfortcontrols and how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.
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that ignore could damage your vehicle. Please read other manuals, you read these notices: In the gray caution area, tell we is something thatcan damage your Don't warranty, and itcould be costly. When you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use a box with a slash In the notice area, we tell NOTICE: you or otherscould be covered by your through it in this Manual . This safety vehicle. But Don't do this the notice will f i d a number of safety cautions in t h s book. r Safeiy warnings andSymbds You will tell you were to the warning. You 4 1 ...
that ignore could damage your vehicle. Please read other manuals, you read these notices: In the gray caution area, tell we is something thatcan damage your Don't warranty, and itcould be costly. When you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use a box with a slash In the notice area, we tell NOTICE: you or otherscould be covered by your through it in this Manual . This safety vehicle. But Don't do this the notice will f i d a number of safety cautions in t h s book. r Safeiy warnings andSymbds You will tell you were to the warning. You 4 1 ...
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Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you and your passengers wheneveryour vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your velucle. For example, thesesymbols are important for you will find on an original battery: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Sattery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames These symbols are used on your lights: A Fasten Safety Belts Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight HighBeam Parking Lights Air Bag(s) Door LocklUnlock A Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery
Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you and your passengers wheneveryour vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your velucle. For example, thesesymbols are important for you will find on an original battery: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Sattery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames These symbols are used on your lights: A Fasten Safety Belts Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight HighBeam Parking Lights Air Bag(s) Door LocklUnlock A Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery
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How to Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release -%- w Iiii 1 Battery Charging System Lighter Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Horn Speaker Hood Release Anti-Lock Brakes Er Power Window 10
How to Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release -%- w Iiii 1 Battery Charging System Lighter Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Horn Speaker Hood Release Anti-Lock Brakes Er Power Window 10
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Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems Seats andSeat Controls ...Safety Belts ...How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly ...Driver Position ...Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags) ...Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...Right Front Passenger Position ...Center Passenger Position ...Rear Seat Passengers ...Children ...Smaller Children and Babies ...Child Restraints ...Larger Children ...Safety BeltExtender ...Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ...12 14 18 18 22 27 27 27 28 30 31 31 38 40 40 11
Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems Seats andSeat Controls ...Safety Belts ...How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly ...Driver Position ...Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags) ...Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...Right Front Passenger Position ...Center Passenger Position ...Rear Seat Passengers ...Children ...Smaller Children and Babies ...Child Restraints ...Larger Children ...Safety BeltExtender ...Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ...12 14 18 18 22 27 27 27 28 30 31 31 38 40 40 11
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Power Seat (OPTION) To adjust the power seat: Seat Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the rear of the switch down . Move the seat back by holding the rear of the switch up. Lower the rear of the switch up . Move the seat higher by holding the front of the seat by holding the switch down . Lower the seat by holding the switch back. 12 Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switch up . Slide the seat to unlock it . Lower the front of the seat by holding the front of the seat to where you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints....
Power Seat (OPTION) To adjust the power seat: Seat Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the rear of the switch down . Move the seat back by holding the rear of the switch up. Lower the rear of the switch up . Move the seat higher by holding the front of the seat by holding the switch down . Lower the seat by holding the switch back. 12 Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switch up . Slide the seat to unlock it . Lower the front of the seat by holding the front of the seat to where you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints....
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Seatback Control (B): Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch forward. Release the lever to release the seatback, then tilt the seatback forward or baclward, as desired. Manual Reclining Seatback Lift the lever to lock the seatback in place. Tilt the seatback backward by holding the switch back. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 13
Seatback Control (B): Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch forward. Release the lever to release the seatback, then tilt the seatback forward or baclward, as desired. Manual Reclining Seatback Lift the lever to lock the seatback in place. Tilt the seatback backward by holding the switch back. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 13
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the top This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in ,juries c m be if you might n ~be much wor'5e* You. If yau we buckled up or down so that yuut passengers' beXts are fastened prspcrly too. 14 Always hststexl your in a crash. And it . Seats di Restraint Systems This part of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. You can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or "air bag" system. CAUTION: .Don'tlet anyone ride where they can hit things insidethe veh.ichUP be smiousfy injured ur killed. can 't wear a safety heit ...
the top This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in ,juries c m be if you might n ~be much wor'5e* You. If yau we buckled up or down so that yuut passengers' beXts are fastened prspcrly too. 14 Always hststexl your in a crash. And it . Seats di Restraint Systems This part of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. You can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or "air bag" system. CAUTION: .Don'tlet anyone ride where they can hit things insidethe veh.ichUP be smiousfy injured ur killed. can 't wear a safety heit ...
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If you do have been badly hurt or killed. Without belts they could have a crash, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. But most crashes buckling up . (See Safety Belt Reminder Light in between. In most crashes are in the Index.) In many of safety belts in a crash. For example, if the bikeis going ! 15 I 2. iQ This figure lights up as it goes. 1. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buclde up does matter ...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ridein or on anything, you don't know if you'll be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and...
If you do have been badly hurt or killed. Without belts they could have a crash, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. But most crashes buckling up . (See Safety Belt Reminder Light in between. In most crashes are in the Index.) In many of safety belts in a crash. For example, if the bikeis going ! 15 I 2. iQ This figure lights up as it goes. 1. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buclde up does matter ...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ridein or on anything, you don't know if you'll be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and...
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Take the simplest vehicle. In a real vehicle, it 's just a seat wheels. Suppose 4 Put someone on vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped7. Then stop . The rider doesn't stop the it could be the windshield... ... 8. or the instrument panel by something. or the safety belts! Get it . . 5. on it upto speed. F 6. Seats & Restraint Systems , ,., 3.
Take the simplest vehicle. In a real vehicle, it 's just a seat wheels. Suppose 4 Put someone on vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped7. Then stop . The rider doesn't stop the it could be the windshield... ... 8. or the instrument panel by something. or the safety belts! Get it . . 5. on it upto speed. F 6. Seats & Restraint Systems , ,., 3.
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... adult size. Close and lock the door. 2. If a child will be riding in the Index) so you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Oldsmobile, the see Seats in your vehicle has. First, you can sit up straight. 18 Lap-Shoclder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the...
... adult size. Close and lock the door. 2. If a child will be riding in the Index) so you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Oldsmobile, the see Seats in your vehicle has. First, you can sit up straight. 18 Lap-Shoclder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the...
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belt across the chest. Make sure therelease button on the buckle is secure. ~~ 3 Pick up on the hips, just touching :he thighs. The safety belt loclcs if there's a sudden stop or crash. Don't let it , thebelt would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you slid under the lap belt. Pull up the latch plate and pull the . If you ever had to slide under it get twisted. 4. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the strong pelvic bones. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender at your abdomen. This ...
belt across the chest. Make sure therelease button on the buckle is secure. ~~ 3 Pick up on the hips, just touching :he thighs. The safety belt loclcs if there's a sudden stop or crash. Don't let it , thebelt would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you slid under the lap belt. Pull up the latch plate and pull the . If you ever had to slide under it get twisted. 4. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the strong pelvic bones. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender at your abdomen. This ...
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You can be seriously hurt if your face and neck. For a personof average height:Use a position somewhere in the middle. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. To help you , follow these guidelines: For a tall person:Use the upper or upper-middle position. For a short person:Use the lower or lower-middle position. L li\ CAUTION: shoulder beit is right for you find a height that the shoulder portion of the release handle. In a crash you release the handle, try to make sure ithas locked into position. A: The shoulder belt is properly ...
You can be seriously hurt if your face and neck. For a personof average height:Use a position somewhere in the middle. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. To help you , follow these guidelines: For a tall person:Use the upper or upper-middle position. For a short person:Use the lower or lower-middle position. L li\ CAUTION: shoulder beit is right for you find a height that the shoulder portion of the release handle. In a crash you release the handle, try to make sure ithas locked into position. A: The shoulder belt is properly ...
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Here are the most important thingsto lmow: 22 The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door,be sure the belt is out of the way. Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags) This section explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)?or "air bag," system. If you slam the door on the buckle. Your Oldsmobilehas an air bag for the driver and for the right-front passenger. Seats & Restraint Systems To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Here are the most important thingsto lmow: 22 The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door,be sure the belt is out of the way. Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags) This section explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)?or "air bag," system. If you slam the door on the buckle. Your Oldsmobilehas an air bag for the driver and for the right-front passenger. Seats & Restraint Systems To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
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Then the light should go out, which shows AIR BAG. Remember, if the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you turn your ignition to Run or Start. VOLTS nur; 4E ~~ BRAKE (a) l Air Bag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel, which means the system is a problem. You will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is ready. Have your air bag system may not work properly. The system checks for few a seconds when you are driving, your vehicle ...
Then the light should go out, which shows AIR BAG. Remember, if the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you turn your ignition to Run or Start. VOLTS nur; 4E ~~ BRAKE (a) l Air Bag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel, which means the system is a problem. You will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is ready. Have your air bag system may not work properly. The system checks for few a seconds when you are driving, your vehicle ...
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Seats & Restraint Systems car which vehicle damage is only one the two air bags in your Eighty Eight will deploy. This is In any particular crash, the located inthe instrument panel onthe determination of one indication. The right-front passenger'sair bag is rare, but can happen in vehicle(s). be considerably higher the reaction of and 15 mph (14 and 23 lun/h). It is designedto inflate in a crash just severe enough to inflate? should have deployed, does not move and deform on the vehicle designand may suddenly stopping as a parked the inflator. good indicator of ...
Seats & Restraint Systems car which vehicle damage is only one the two air bags in your Eighty Eight will deploy. This is In any particular crash, the located inthe instrument panel onthe determination of one indication. The right-front passenger'sair bag is rare, but can happen in vehicle(s). be considerably higher the reaction of and 15 mph (14 and 23 lun/h). It is designedto inflate in a crash just severe enough to inflate? should have deployed, does not move and deform on the vehicle designand may suddenly stopping as a parked the inflator. good indicator of ...