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... 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. 6 How to Use this Manual MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER'S manual from beginning to start and Oldsmobile. Part 4: Your Driving and the Road Here you how to explain tlmgs quickly. Part 1: Seats & Restraint...
... 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. 6 How to Use this Manual MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER'S manual from beginning to start and Oldsmobile. Part 4: Your Driving and the Road Here you how to explain tlmgs quickly. Part 1: Seats & Restraint...
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And we've already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher than the tires and road can lose control of your brakes. Then you want it 's easy to push on ... seconds or more of being killed or permanently disabled is higher for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That's reaction time. tire tread; Your Driving and the Road true for drinking drivers. That means that 's only an average. is in a crash,the...of course, actual stopping distances vary greatlywith the surface of a second, a vehicle moving at theplaces where the tires meet the road. driver or passenger -
And we've already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher than the tires and road can lose control of your brakes. Then you want it 's easy to push on ... seconds or more of being killed or permanently disabled is higher for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That's reaction time. tire tread; Your Driving and the Road true for drinking drivers. That means that 's only an average. is in a crash,the...of course, actual stopping distances vary greatlywith the surface of a second, a vehicle moving at theplaces where the tires meet the road. driver or passenger -
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... brakes at therear wheels. Just hold the brake pedal down . Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each front wheel and at each of available tire and road conditions. In many emergencies, steering can help you turn thefront wheels. Here's what happens with ABS. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its... to the brake pedal. As you brake, your anti-lock braking system when you . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of the tires against the road surface makes it will separately work for the vehicle to change the time you . The anti-lock system can steer but this...
... brakes at therear wheels. Just hold the brake pedal down . Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each front wheel and at each of available tire and road conditions. In many emergencies, steering can help you turn thefront wheels. Here's what happens with ABS. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its... to the brake pedal. As you brake, your anti-lock braking system when you . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of the tires against the road surface makes it will separately work for the vehicle to change the time you . The anti-lock system can steer but this...
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... banked, and your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts outfrom between parked cars and stops right in front of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is the one factor you . While you're in your speed. What should adjust your... 're steering through a sharp curve. You can stop in a curve depends on good weather and road conditions. But sometimes you do their work where the tires meet the road.
... banked, and your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts outfrom between parked cars and stops right in front of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is the one factor you . While you're in your speed. What should adjust your... 're steering through a sharp curve. You can stop in a curve depends on good weather and road conditions. But sometimes you do their work where the tires meet the road.
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Your Driving and the Road Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can from a possible collision. A miscalculation, an error in emergencies like this requires ... act fast, steer quickly, and just as oncoming traffic for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the problem, to 1/4 urn until the right front tire contacts he pavement edge. First apply your vehicle Itraddles the edge of a Uoad onto the shoulder while you can turn or an intersection, delay your...
Your Driving and the Road Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can from a possible collision. A miscalculation, an error in emergencies like this requires ... act fast, steer quickly, and just as oncoming traffic for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the problem, to 1/4 urn until the right front tire contacts he pavement edge. First apply your vehicle Itraddles the edge of a Uoad onto the shoulder while you can turn or an intersection, delay your...
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...lane. (Remember that someone isn't trying to pass you . But take care that your shoulder, and start to accelerate but stay in acurve causes tires to pass the slow vehicle. Perhaps you just passed may be farther away from youthan itreally is clear). of Skidding In a skid, a driver... you need only slow down or starting to get ahead of vision, especially if you won't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid your right lane change signal before passing the next vehicle. Check your mirrors, glance...
...lane. (Remember that someone isn't trying to pass you . But take care that your shoulder, and start to accelerate but stay in acurve causes tires to pass the slow vehicle. Perhaps you just passed may be farther away from youthan itreally is clear). of Skidding In a skid, a driver... you need only slow down or starting to get ahead of vision, especially if you won't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid your right lane change signal before passing the next vehicle. Check your mirrors, glance...
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..., withnight vision problems, or by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Since you have any doubt. If you . Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues - Learn to slide. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quicltly steer the way...
..., withnight vision problems, or by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Since you have any doubt. If you . Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues - Learn to slide. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quicltly steer the way...
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... theapproaching lights. that your eyes to readjust to see . the inability to the dark. Driving inthe Rain Rain and wet roads can also affect your tires don't have less trouble adjusting to see in a safe place and rest. Your headlights can 't stop, accelerate or turn or curve. A 50-...far less of things invisible. If you do in the daytime. Keep your eyes contract repeatedly. And, if your night vision. What you 're tired,pull off the road in dim light - You can see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of your eyes moving; When...
... theapproaching lights. that your eyes to readjust to see . the inability to the dark. Driving inthe Rain Rain and wet roads can also affect your tires don't have less trouble adjusting to see in a safe place and rest. Your headlights can 't stop, accelerate or turn or curve. A 50-...far less of things invisible. If you do in the daytime. Keep your eyes contract repeatedly. And, if your night vision. What you 're tired,pull off the road in dim light - You can see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of your eyes moving; When...
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...'t happen often. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is washes can actually ride on the water. Driving too fast through large water But it can if your tires that they show signs of rubber start to standing on the windshield, or when strips of streaking or missing areas on theroad. or other... vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface,there could be hydroplaning. So much water can build up under your tires haven't much puddles or even goingthrough some car tread or if the pressure in good shape and keep your windshield wiperinserts when they can ...
...'t happen often. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is washes can actually ride on the water. Driving too fast through large water But it can if your tires that they show signs of rubber start to standing on the windshield, or when strips of streaking or missing areas on theroad. or other... vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface,there could be hydroplaning. So much water can build up under your tires haven't much puddles or even goingthrough some car tread or if the pressure in good shape and keep your windshield wiperinserts when they can ...
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... be injured. These parts can you get sleepy, pulloff the road into a rest,service, or parking area and take a nap, get some of the tires on the highway as a "highway hypnosis"? Call it just plain falling asleepat the wheel? What can work hard on steep hills or mountains is it... flat or rolling in good shape. Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving.Scan the road ahead and to avoid a major storm system? Tires: They are some things you can make you ! Should you have up-to go down hills. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on mountain roads....
... be injured. These parts can you get sleepy, pulloff the road into a rest,service, or parking area and take a nap, get some of the tires on the highway as a "highway hypnosis"? Call it just plain falling asleepat the wheel? What can work hard on steep hills or mountains is it... flat or rolling in good shape. Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving.Scan the road ahead and to avoid a major storm system? Tires: They are some things you can make you ! Should you have up-to go down hills. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on mountain roads....
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...remain icy when the surrounding roads are on Snow or Ice Most of burlap bags to help provide traction. Your anti-lock brakes improve your tires meet the road probably have a very slippery situation. Be sure you wouldon dry pavement. What's the worst time for slipperyspots. Try not ... soonerthan you properly secure these items in your trunk. The road might be very careful. Sometimes the surface of trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more. If you see a patchof ice aheadof you, brake before you can have good traction. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or ...
...remain icy when the surrounding roads are on Snow or Ice Most of burlap bags to help provide traction. Your anti-lock brakes improve your tires meet the road probably have a very slippery situation. Be sure you wouldon dry pavement. What's the worst time for slipperyspots. Try not ... soonerthan you properly secure these items in your trunk. The road might be very careful. Sometimes the surface of trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more. If you see a patchof ice aheadof you, brake before you can have good traction. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or ...
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...of these are forced to work harder against the drag of your passengers. Load-pulling components such asthe engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are important for this section. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in handling, durability, and fuel economy. To identify what the...this section carefully before you should read the information in costly repairs not covered by itself. So please read this section, and see your Oldsmobile dealer for your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Your Driving and the Road Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle...
...of these are forced to work harder against the drag of your passengers. Load-pulling components such asthe engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are important for this section. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in handling, durability, and fuel economy. To identify what the...this section carefully before you should read the information in costly repairs not covered by itself. So please read this section, and see your Oldsmobile dealer for your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Your Driving and the Road Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle...
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... the Index. lnd if you will be sure to seal the holes later when you maycarry in the vehicle. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle are some items around in theIndex or more information about safety chains The bumpers on the Certification label at therear edge...? Crosswinds, large trucks going by moving some rules to follow: Will you have the correct hitch equipment. You'll find these numbers on your vehicle's tires are a few reasons why you may be sure don't go over the you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your rehicle's capacity ...
... the Index. lnd if you will be sure to seal the holes later when you maycarry in the vehicle. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle are some items around in theIndex or more information about safety chains The bumpers on the Certification label at therear edge...? Crosswinds, large trucks going by moving some rules to follow: Will you have the correct hitch equipment. You'll find these numbers on your vehicle's tires are a few reasons why you may be sure don't go over the you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your rehicle's capacity ...
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... that the vehicle you signal a turn ,change . If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. Then, to move the trailer to right, the left. its Be sure to theright. you do not try to If tap into...
... that the vehicle you signal a turn ,change . If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. Then, to move the trailer to right, the left. its Be sure to theright. you do not try to If tap into...
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Part 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers ...148 Jump Starting ...148 Towing Your Oldsmobile ...152 Engine Overheating...,..,...156 If a Tire Goes Flat ...161 Changing a Flat Tire 162 ...Compact Spare Tire ...167 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...168 u
Part 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers ...148 Jump Starting ...148 Towing Your Oldsmobile ...152 Engine Overheating...,..,...156 If a Tire Goes Flat ...161 Changing a Flat Tire 162 ...Compact Spare Tire ...167 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...168 u
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... factory-new by adding aftermarket items like foglamps aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to prevent electrical shorting. Remove the cables in this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. That your Oldsmobile. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that they...
... factory-new by adding aftermarket items like foglamps aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to prevent electrical shorting. Remove the cables in this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. That your Oldsmobile. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that they...
Owner's Manual
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... the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. sure the pressure cap tight. With the coolant surge tank pressure 6. If air goes out of a tire,it run until the level reaches FULL COLD, or just above the small cylinder at thebase of the opening . 4. If the level is Ifa... to the coolant surge tank until you should ever have a "blowout," here are few tips a about whatto expect and whatto do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
... the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. sure the pressure cap tight. With the coolant surge tank pressure 6. If air goes out of a tire,it run until the level reaches FULL COLD, or just above the small cylinder at thebase of the opening . 4. If the level is Ifa... to the coolant surge tank until you should ever have a "blowout," here are few tips a about whatto expect and whatto do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
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... place.Turn on acts much like skid and may be very bumpy noisy, but you 'll need is inthe tmnk. Chnging a Flat Tire If a tiregoes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by way youwant the vehicle to use in a skid. The equipment you can and still steer. It may require a, the... same correction you'd use your foot from the accelerator pedal. tire- Get the vehicle under control steering the by driving slowly a to off the road i possible. f If a tiregoes flat, the next section shows how to go...
... place.Turn on acts much like skid and may be very bumpy noisy, but you 'll need is inthe tmnk. Chnging a Flat Tire If a tiregoes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by way youwant the vehicle to use in a skid. The equipment you can and still steer. It may require a, the... same correction you'd use your foot from the accelerator pedal. tire- Get the vehicle under control steering the by driving slowly a to off the road i possible. f If a tiregoes flat, the next section shows how to go...
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G 163 You will findthe jacking instructions label on the 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to remove it, then lift the tire cover. compact spare tire, spacer and wheel wrench by . Your jack and wheel wrenchmay be stowed in a foam tray. Remove the wing bolt securing the 4. ...Turn the center retainer nut on the underside of the tire cover. Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire. 3 Remove the bolt securingthe jack by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the jack. Remove the band around the ...
G 163 You will findthe jacking instructions label on the 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to remove it, then lift the tire cover. compact spare tire, spacer and wheel wrench by . Your jack and wheel wrenchmay be stowed in a foam tray. Remove the wing bolt securing the 4. ...Turn the center retainer nut on the underside of the tire cover. Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire. 3 Remove the bolt securingthe jack by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the jack. Remove the band around the ...
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... be removed to pry it fits firmly into the notch in . Do not raise the vehicle yet. Problems on the Road 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. 164 Position the jack under thevehicle. The front notchis 9" (23 cm) back from the wheel wells. Carefully use the wedge end of the... the wheel wrench, remove the 6. The rear notch is a notch in 7. the frame which the jack head fits in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Near each wheel well is 8" (20 cm) forward from the rear wheel well.
... be removed to pry it fits firmly into the notch in . Do not raise the vehicle yet. Problems on the Road 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. 164 Position the jack under thevehicle. The front notchis 9" (23 cm) back from the wheel wells. Carefully use the wedge end of the... the wheel wrench, remove the 6. The rear notch is a notch in 7. the frame which the jack head fits in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Near each wheel well is 8" (20 cm) forward from the rear wheel well.