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... for performance. Olds began buildinga horseless carriage"in Lansing, Michigan, on August2 1, 1897, when Ransom E. In 1939, Oldsmobile introducedthe celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of today's advanced systems. V8 In 1948, the high-spirited Rocket engine set Oldsmobiles apart. That tradition was born in as nearly a perfect manner as possible." Soon...
... for performance. Olds began buildinga horseless carriage"in Lansing, Michigan, on August2 1, 1897, when Ransom E. In 1939, Oldsmobile introducedthe celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of today's advanced systems. V8 In 1948, the high-spirited Rocket engine set Oldsmobiles apart. That tradition was born in as nearly a perfect manner as possible." Soon...
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A Step Ahead In 1966, Toronado made front-wheeldrive news, including Motor Trend's "Car of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad propelled 4 to Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks new standardsof economy and performance. Versions of the Year." Still breaking new ground, the 1974"Toro"became the fist car equipped with a production bag." "air Recent Oldsrnobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad 4 engine. Today, the aIl-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of meaningful technology.
A Step Ahead In 1966, Toronado made front-wheeldrive news, including Motor Trend's "Car of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad propelled 4 to Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks new standardsof economy and performance. Versions of the Year." Still breaking new ground, the 1974"Toro"became the fist car equipped with a production bag." "air Recent Oldsrnobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad 4 engine. Today, the aIl-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of meaningful technology.
Owner's Manual
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...Driving and the Road Here you'll find a part. How to Use this Manual MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER'S manual from beginning to start and Oldsmobile. In this manual, you'll find that help you want. You can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you learn ...about the road how to and drive under different conditions. This will help you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. 6 Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to doif you find...
...Driving and the Road Here you'll find a part. How to Use this Manual MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER'S manual from beginning to start and Oldsmobile. In this manual, you'll find that help you want. You can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you learn ...about the road how to and drive under different conditions. This will help you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. 6 Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to doif you find...
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How to Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Fuel Rear Window Defogger Engine Oil Pressure Ventilating Fan Brake Power Window Air Conditioning Hood Release Anti-Lock Brakes W These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter rv t n p3 h Horn Speaker 10
How to Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Fuel Rear Window Defogger Engine Oil Pressure Ventilating Fan Brake Power Window Air Conditioning Hood Release Anti-Lock Brakes W These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter rv t n p3 h Horn Speaker 10
Owner's Manual
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... what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile. Part 2 Features & Controls Here you have a problem. and informationon starting. Keys ...Locks ...Glove Box ...Ignition Switch...Starting Your Engine ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting the Transaxle ...Parking Brake ...Shifting into Park ...Windows ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...Cruise...
... what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile. Part 2 Features & Controls Here you have a problem. and informationon starting. Keys ...Locks ...Glove Box ...Ignition Switch...Starting Your Engine ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting the Transaxle ...Parking Brake ...Shifting into Park ...Windows ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...Cruise...
Owner's Manual
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...Vehicle Identification Number in . The ignition switch will sound if you turn thesteering wheel to which the switch returns after youstart your engine and release the switch. Butturn the key only with yourhand. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the ... some of your electrical accessories, such as theradio. Start: Starts the engine. If none of your instrument panel. Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. Features & Controls warning chime will return toRun for your engine.You will findthe VIN at the top of this works,then your vehicle...
...Vehicle Identification Number in . The ignition switch will sound if you turn thesteering wheel to which the switch returns after youstart your engine and release the switch. Butturn the key only with yourhand. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the ... some of your electrical accessories, such as theradio. Start: Starts the engine. If none of your instrument panel. Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. Features & Controls warning chime will return toRun for your engine.You will findthe VIN at the top of this works,then your vehicle...
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... accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your Oldsmobile is designed work to with the electronics in your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let go down for five or six seconds. Do this time keep the pedal about one ...starter motor. 2.If it could changethe way the fuel injection system operates. Shift to thefloor and holding itthere as it without damaging your engine getswarm. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your battery to Start. As soon as you turn thekey to be flooded with yourdealer. ...
... accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your Oldsmobile is designed work to with the electronics in your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let go down for five or six seconds. Do this time keep the pedal about one ...starter motor. 2.If it could changethe way the fuel injection system operates. Shift to thefloor and holding itthere as it without damaging your engine getswarm. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your battery to Start. As soon as you turn thekey to be flooded with yourdealer. ...
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...starts briefly but then stops again, do thesame thing, but then stops),it there asyou hold the key in Start for about three seconds. Engine Coolant Heater (EngineBlock Heater) Driving 27irough Deep Standing Water I should be plugged in a minimum of this time keep the pedal down for ...fiveor six seconds. If I you can damage yourstarter motor. 2 If your engine. Usually, the coolant heater I 60 but this manual (OPTION) that tells howto do it into a normal, grounded 110. Try pushing your accelerator pedal ...
...starts briefly but then stops again, do thesame thing, but then stops),it there asyou hold the key in Start for about three seconds. Engine Coolant Heater (EngineBlock Heater) Driving 27irough Deep Standing Water I should be plugged in a minimum of this time keep the pedal down for ...fiveor six seconds. If I you can damage yourstarter motor. 2 If your engine. Usually, the coolant heater I 60 but this manual (OPTION) that tells howto do it into a normal, grounded 110. Try pushing your accelerator pedal ...
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... depends on theconsole between the seats. How long should you keep it away from moving engine parts. If you have, and some other things. In manual, these this are six differentpositions for that you contact your Oldsmobile dealer in thearea where you'll beparking your shift lever. Three-Speed Transaxle There are...
... depends on theconsole between the seats. How long should you keep it away from moving engine parts. If you have, and some other things. In manual, these this are six differentpositions for that you contact your Oldsmobile dealer in thearea where you'll beparking your shift lever. Three-Speed Transaxle There are...
Owner's Manual
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... while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. To rock your vehicle back forth to apply your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Reverse R (Reverse): Use this position, your regular brake before you maintain brake application.... To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Shiftto R only after your vehicle is being towed. You have to and get out of snow, ... Out of P (Park) later in the Run position. Your Oldsmobile hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock. Also, use N (Neutral) only.
... while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. To rock your vehicle back forth to apply your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Reverse R (Reverse): Use this position, your regular brake before you maintain brake application.... To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Shiftto R only after your vehicle is being towed. You have to and get out of snow, ... Out of P (Park) later in the Run position. Your Oldsmobile hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock. Also, use N (Neutral) only.
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... are driving less than 35 mph (56 ltm/h), push your vehicle serviced right away. You'll shift down . Untilthen, you can be wrong with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with a transaxle system sensor. If you need more , push the accelerator all speeds, in moststreet...
... are driving less than 35 mph (56 ltm/h), push your vehicle serviced right away. You'll shift down . Untilthen, you can be wrong with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with a transaxle system sensor. If you need more , push the accelerator all speeds, in moststreet...
Owner's Manual
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... down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. Use D ((Dl or 3 if your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads. You can help control your engine. If your transaxle. When going slowerthan 65 mph (105 ltndh), oryou can damage your vehicle is less shifting between gears. NOTICE: Don't drive in 2 (Second...
... down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. Use D ((Dl or 3 if your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads. You can help control your engine. If your transaxle. When going slowerthan 65 mph (105 ltndh), oryou can damage your vehicle is less shifting between gears. NOTICE: Don't drive in 2 (Second...
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... (32 W) If you press the accelerator pedal. Shifting to Press the clutch-pedal back.down the clutch pedal and shift into 2. moving could damage your engine: R (Reverse).:To back up, press down . the clutch pedal as you 've . N (Neatral):Use this position when you start or idle your transaxle. 2 (Second Gear...
... (32 W) If you press the accelerator pedal. Shifting to Press the clutch-pedal back.down the clutch pedal and shift into 2. moving could damage your engine: R (Reverse).:To back up, press down . the clutch pedal as you 've . N (Neatral):Use this position when you start or idle your transaxle. 2 (Second Gear...
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...or more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you skip more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you downshift. Forthe best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and ...shift to 5th 45 mph (72 ltm/h) If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h),or if the engine is normal for good performance. You may not come on . While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly...when to shift to the next higher gear for 2.3L OHC and 2.3L High Output Quad4 (Codes 3 and A) Engines: 1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 ltm/h) 2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 ltm/h) 3rd to 4th 40 mph ...
...or more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you skip more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you downshift. Forthe best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and ...shift to 5th 45 mph (72 ltm/h) If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h),or if the engine is normal for good performance. You may not come on . While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly...when to shift to the next higher gear for 2.3L OHC and 2.3L High Output Quad4 (Codes 3 and A) Engines: 1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 ltm/h) 2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 ltm/h) 3rd to 4th 40 mph ...
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... you can move the shift lever out of your vehicleis in P (Park) and your transaxle into -P (Park) properly before you leave After it with the engine running, be sure your vehicle If "torque lock" does occur, you may is in P (Park). Then, see ShiftingInto P (Park) in the button the lever. To...
... you can move the shift lever out of your vehicleis in P (Park) and your transaxle into -P (Park) properly before you leave After it with the engine running, be sure your vehicle If "torque lock" does occur, you may is in P (Park). Then, see ShiftingInto P (Park) in the button the lever. To...
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See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 71 Follow the proper steps to be sure your parking brake and move the shift lever to running. But if you ever have to, here are parking on fairly levelground, always set your vehicle won 't move . If you 're on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer in the Index. won 't move , even when you are some things to know. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine Mlzile Y U 're Parked (AuToMATIc O TRANSAXLE 1 It's better not park with the engine to P (Park).
See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 71 Follow the proper steps to be sure your parking brake and move the shift lever to running. But if you ever have to, here are parking on fairly levelground, always set your vehicle won 't move . If you 're on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer in the Index. won 't move , even when you are some things to know. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine Mlzile Y U 're Parked (AuToMATIc O TRANSAXLE 1 It's better not park with the engine to P (Park).
Owner's Manual
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... in revolutions per minute (rpm) Do not run your vehicle. Warning lightsand gages can be a problem,check the section that may beon your engine at speeds in the details on thenext few pages, some warning lights come on when you turn theignition key just to your vehicle's functions. ... warning lights and gages could also save you should get to let you locate them. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage may be alarmedwhen this section, you orothers from injury. FUEL Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that...
... in revolutions per minute (rpm) Do not run your vehicle. Warning lightsand gages can be a problem,check the section that may beon your engine at speeds in the details on thenext few pages, some warning lights come on when you turn theignition key just to your vehicle's functions. ... warning lights and gages could also save you should get to let you locate them. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage may be alarmedwhen this section, you orothers from injury. FUEL Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that...
Owner's Manual
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... off the ignition. The gage moves a little when you turn off the road, stop your radiator :ooling fan is possible. For your engine coolant has Iverheated. :f you should lull off the road, stopyour vehicle and .urn theengine off before the gage reads F (Full). LOW... COOLANT LEVEL TEMP -Fi 1 w ( 0 , (@) AIR BAG Engjne Coolant Temperature Sage (GAGE CLUSTER) rhis gage shows the engine coolant :emperatwe. See the Index under Engine Coolant Temperature Narning light (STANDARDCLUSTER) rhis light tells you that your fuel tank capacity, see Service Station Information on the Road, this...
... off the ignition. The gage moves a little when you turn off the road, stop your radiator :ooling fan is possible. For your engine coolant has Iverheated. :f you should lull off the road, stopyour vehicle and .urn theengine off before the gage reads F (Full). LOW... COOLANT LEVEL TEMP -Fi 1 w ( 0 , (@) AIR BAG Engjne Coolant Temperature Sage (GAGE CLUSTER) rhis gage shows the engine coolant :emperatwe. See the Index under Engine Coolant Temperature Narning light (STANDARDCLUSTER) rhis light tells you that your fuel tank capacity, see Service Station Information on the Road, this...
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...in psi (pounds per square inch) when theengine is not covered by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. See Engine Coolant in 1tPa. Oil pressure may be caused by your warranty. 97 FLUID COOLANT UP SHIFT W CHECK OIL Low Coolant Level Warning Light Oil Pressure...asyou can and is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in the Index. A reading in the Index before opening the hood. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems be pulled off the road and thecoolant level checked. If there arevisible signs of steam, see...
...in psi (pounds per square inch) when theengine is not covered by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. See Engine Coolant in 1tPa. Oil pressure may be caused by your warranty. 97 FLUID COOLANT UP SHIFT W CHECK OIL Low Coolant Level Warning Light Oil Pressure...asyou can and is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in the Index. A reading in the Index before opening the hood. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems be pulled off the road and thecoolant level checked. If there arevisible signs of steam, see...
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...so it fixed right away. When the ignition key is not receiving enough oil. NOTICE: Damage to Start. Check Oil Light Your engine is not covered by your engine from neglected oil problems can be low on , theCHECK OIL light will stay on after you ;tart your mgine is turned on oil... [f you have a problem with the ignition on, you may come on when you ire driving. If the light stays on, stop , thelight may have a low engine oil pressure xoblem, thislight will briefly flash. Features & Controls If you make a hard stop the vehicle on for a moment. If it doesn't come on with...
...so it fixed right away. When the ignition key is not receiving enough oil. NOTICE: Damage to Start. Check Oil Light Your engine is not covered by your engine from neglected oil problems can be low on , theCHECK OIL light will stay on after you ;tart your mgine is turned on oil... [f you have a problem with the ignition on, you may come on when you ire driving. If the light stays on, stop , thelight may have a low engine oil pressure xoblem, thislight will briefly flash. Features & Controls If you make a hard stop the vehicle on for a moment. If it doesn't come on with...