Owner's Manual
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... to quickly find information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. CustomerAssistanceInformation 8-1 This section tells you to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to use. Index ...9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. ServiceandAppearanceCare 6-1 Here the manual... of You something you want to do if you have a problem while drivi.ng,as a flat tire or such overheated engine, etc. I The 1995 OldsrnobileEightyEightOwner'sManual . , , , ,, -. ., Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your...
... to quickly find information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. CustomerAssistanceInformation 8-1 This section tells you to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to use. Index ...9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. ServiceandAppearanceCare 6-1 Here the manual... of You something you want to do if you have a problem while drivi.ng,as a flat tire or such overheated engine, etc. I The 1995 OldsrnobileEightyEightOwner'sManual . , , , ,, -. ., Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your...
Owner's Manual
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...These symbols are on your controls: WINDSHRLD WIPER Q -FL-1 4 TURN SIGNALS ea WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT ( ) 0 RADIO VOLUME a a (@) CONDITIONING AIR a t FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TRUNK RELEASE e m POWER WINDOW HIGH BEAM LAMPSoR SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY : = o $0 VENTILATING FAN 9 3 c OIL b € LIGHTER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS... BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS FASTEN BELTS SEAT These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Hefe are some other symbols you may find on some of your vehicle.
...These symbols are on your controls: WINDSHRLD WIPER Q -FL-1 4 TURN SIGNALS ea WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT ( ) 0 RADIO VOLUME a a (@) CONDITIONING AIR a t FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TRUNK RELEASE e m POWER WINDOW HIGH BEAM LAMPSoR SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY : = o $0 VENTILATING FAN 9 3 c OIL b € LIGHTER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS... BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS FASTEN BELTS SEAT These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Hefe are some other symbols you may find on some of your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... won't work with different resistor pellets an attempt to make in your vehicle. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different keys with other key, your Oldsmobile retailer be dirty or wet. Clean and dry key. Wait about three minutes and try another key during this time,the vehicle willnot start ....wrong key,it 's inserted in the Index). This means you don't have the information center and you have to do anything different to the engine. It works when you may also want to be before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes and ...
... won't work with different resistor pellets an attempt to make in your vehicle. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different keys with other key, your Oldsmobile retailer be dirty or wet. Clean and dry key. Wait about three minutes and try another key during this time,the vehicle willnot start ....wrong key,it 's inserted in the Index). This means you don't have the information center and you have to do anything different to the engine. It works when you may also want to be before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes and ...
Owner's Manual
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...'t make full-throttlestarts. 2. If you lose or damagea PASS-Key'II ignition key,see your engine if youturn it will perform better in the Index for more information. New Vehicle 6LBreak-InS' NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn'tneed an elaborate "break-in." But it off. During this "breaking-in . Follow ...new brake linings aren'tyet broken in " guideline every time get the PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB message, you will able be to restart your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your PASS-Key% system, however, is not protected by your...
...'t make full-throttlestarts. 2. If you lose or damagea PASS-Key'II ignition key,see your engine if youturn it will perform better in the Index for more information. New Vehicle 6LBreak-InS' NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn'tneed an elaborate "break-in." But it off. During this "breaking-in . Follow ...new brake linings aren'tyet broken in " guideline every time get the PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB message, you will able be to restart your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your PASS-Key% system, however, is not protected by your...
Owner's Manual
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...does not send electrical power to any accessories. The switch stays in ignition switch as you the topof it toward you. But even when engine is in which you can remove the key. Ignition Switch (A) ACCESSORY:An "on " position to which switch returns the after you start... your vehicle. turn the switchto five positions: (D) RUN: An "on " position in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. This locks your engine and releasethe switch. With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, youcan turn (B)LOCK: The only positionin which you can operate...
...does not send electrical power to any accessories. The switch stays in ignition switch as you the topof it toward you. But even when engine is in which you can remove the key. Ignition Switch (A) ACCESSORY:An "on " position to which switch returns the after you start... your vehicle. turn the switchto five positions: (D) RUN: An "on " position in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. This locks your engine and releasethe switch. With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, youcan turn (B)LOCK: The only positionin which you can operate...
Owner's Manual
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... you leave your key in the ignition, in the off even remove the key, you will still have electrical power to such accessories as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK andyou can't turn your shift lever... to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is stopped. Starting Your Engine Move your ignition key toSTART. When you open the driver's door. If you do, you 're already moving . Your...
... you leave your key in the ignition, in the off even remove the key, you will still have electrical power to such accessories as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK andyou can't turn your shift lever... to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is stopped. Starting Your Engine Move your ignition key toSTART. When you open the driver's door. If you do, you 're already moving . Your...
Owner's Manual
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... electronics with your starter motor. 2. you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your procedure. engine. If it couldbe flooded with too much gasoline. Wait about15 seconds between each try to seconds at a time until five your battery. If ...you of this time keep the pedal down for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting engine's air intake andbadly damage your vehicle. I ' f you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, If your battery to be drained muchsooner....
... electronics with your starter motor. 2. you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your procedure. engine. If it couldbe flooded with too much gasoline. Wait about15 seconds between each try to seconds at a time until five your battery. If ...you of this time keep the pedal down for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting engine's air intake andbadly damage your vehicle. I ' f you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, If your battery to be drained muchsooner....
Owner's Manual
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After you've used the coolmt heater, bestme to store the cord it was beforetokeep itaway as from moving engine parts.If you don't, it could be damaged.
After you've used the coolmt heater, bestme to store the cord it was beforetokeep itaway as from moving engine parts.If you don't, it could be damaged.
Owner's Manual
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... brake before starting the engine. Automatic Transaxle P RN0321 c Your automatic transaxle mayhave a shiftlever located on the steering column or on the shift lever -- for Ensure the shift lever is fully PARK (P) range in cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the console between the seats. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift...
... brake before starting the engine. Automatic Transaxle P RN0321 c Your automatic transaxle mayhave a shiftlever located on the steering column or on the shift lever -- for Ensure the shift lever is fully PARK (P) range in cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the console between the seats. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift...
Owner's Manual
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... is firmly set the parking brake. your hand, your in PARK (P). Move the shiftlever into 4. pulling it . you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is 2-23 If you . Remove the key and take it If 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With the... Engine Running If you 've movedthe shift leverinto PARK (P) position, Hold in PARK (P). is PARK (P) and your vehicle in 2. Move the ignition keyto LOCK. Console Shift ...
... is firmly set the parking brake. your hand, your in PARK (P). Move the shiftlever into 4. pulling it . you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is 2-23 If you . Remove the key and take it If 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With the... Engine Running If you 've movedthe shift leverinto PARK (P) position, Hold in PARK (P). is PARK (P) and your vehicle in 2. Move the ignition keyto LOCK. Console Shift ...
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Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust
Owner's Manual
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... can costly -- Tachometer (LSS Cluster) Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that tells you Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in what to know your .warning lights and gages.They're a big help. 2-56 Gages can indicate when there may...see in revolutions per minute (rpm). Often gages and warning lights work together let you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. RPMX 1 0 00 u The tachometer displaysthe engine speed in the details on next few pages, some the warning lightscome on when there may occur...
... can costly -- Tachometer (LSS Cluster) Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that tells you Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in what to know your .warning lights and gages.They're a big help. 2-56 Gages can indicate when there may...see in revolutions per minute (rpm). Often gages and warning lights work together let you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. RPMX 1 0 00 u The tachometer displaysthe engine speed in the details on next few pages, some the warning lightscome on when there may occur...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. .Adjust your Oldsmobile needs service. This warning light shouldcome on brieflyas you start the engine again to reset the system. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will... turnthe ignition off . If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your driving accordingly. 2-59 Then start the engine. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. Traction Control System Warning...
... Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. .Adjust your Oldsmobile needs service. This warning light shouldcome on brieflyas you start the engine again to reset the system. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will... turnthe ignition off . If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your driving accordingly. 2-59 Then start the engine. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. Traction Control System Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... light will come the TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE message will come on for Traction Control System Active Light Standard andLSS Clusters When your driving accordingly. off engine-related problem, the system will turn the system off and the warning light will be on , so adjust your brakes cool down. If you turn...
... light will come the TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE message will come on for Traction Control System Active Light Standard andLSS Clusters When your driving accordingly. off engine-related problem, the system will turn the system off and the warning light will be on , so adjust your brakes cool down. If you turn...
Owner's Manual
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...Problems on the Road", this manual explains what to the right of the fuel gage. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Light (Standard andLSS Clusters) c This gage shows the engine coolant temperature on , your engine is too hot!It means yourengine coolant has overheated. The LSS Cluster has a similar ...gage to do. "Engine Overheating" in the See Index. 2-61 A warning chime may also sound.If...
...Problems on the Road", this manual explains what to the right of the fuel gage. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Light (Standard andLSS Clusters) c This gage shows the engine coolant temperature on , your engine is too hot!It means yourengine coolant has overheated. The LSS Cluster has a similar ...gage to do. "Engine Overheating" in the See Index. 2-61 A warning chime may also sound.If...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature. 2-62 Index. you have been operating your If vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off engine as soon as possible. In the section "Problems the Road", this manual on . A slow chime will sound five O for seconds and the HOT warning light ...will come on explains what to See "Engine Overheating"in the information center. The message HOT...AC DISABLED will appear in the do. If the coolant temperature is about 255 F (124...
... temperature. 2-62 Index. you have been operating your If vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off engine as soon as possible. In the section "Problems the Road", this manual on . A slow chime will sound five O for seconds and the HOT warning light ...will come on explains what to See "Engine Overheating"in the information center. The message HOT...AC DISABLED will appear in the do. If the coolant temperature is about 255 F (124...
Owner's Manual
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...A warning chime will out for NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this warning light comes on, or the information center displays LOW ENGINE COOLANT, your system may be lowon coolant. for 20 seconds. LOW COOLANT CHECK ; If the level is working . If the light comes ...running , as a check to you it is low, bringit up to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. 2-63 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls systems. This warning light should come on when you a problem.You have should ...
...A warning chime will out for NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this warning light comes on, or the information center displays LOW ENGINE COOLANT, your system may be lowon coolant. for 20 seconds. LOW COOLANT CHECK ; If the level is working . If the light comes ...running , as a check to you it is low, bringit up to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. 2-63 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls systems. This warning light should come on when you a problem.You have should ...
Owner's Manual
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... f cluster with the optional reminder package,the LOW WASH warning light will come on when you have the electronic cluster, LOW PRES STOP ENGINE will be displayed in the infomation center when the ignition is on andthe fluid container is not going through your vision. A bad can ...mud splash can block your engine quickly enoughto keep it fixed right away. 3 &A These indicate that oil is less than one -third full. Have it cool. I LOW WASH J OIL PRESS 7...
... f cluster with the optional reminder package,the LOW WASH warning light will come on when you have the electronic cluster, LOW PRES STOP ENGINE will be displayed in the infomation center when the ignition is on andthe fluid container is not going through your vision. A bad can ...mud splash can block your engine quickly enoughto keep it fixed right away. 3 &A These indicate that oil is less than one -third full. Have it cool. I LOW WASH J OIL PRESS 7...
Owner's Manual
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... at a stop , the light may come on with fuse or the bulb. This is not coveredyour by warranty. 0 If you turn the ignition to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is normal. 2-65 Thisis normal. 1 NOTICE: Damage to start. The oil pressure warning light could also come... on in three other situations: 0 When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light willcome on , you may have a problem with the ignition on as a test to show you is it working, butthe light...
... at a stop , the light may come on with fuse or the bulb. This is not coveredyour by warranty. 0 If you turn the ignition to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is normal. 2-65 Thisis normal. 1 NOTICE: Damage to start. The oil pressure warning light could also come... on in three other situations: 0 When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light willcome on , you may have a problem with the ignition on as a test to show you is it working, butthe light...
Owner's Manual
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... right away. thenit should be accompaniedby the message CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM in message will remainoff after the15 to show youis it reads low, If the engine oil should go off and climate control. 2-66 I it doesn't come on, have a low level, it will come on for to four seconds ...electronic cluster, the warning light may also sound.The warning light or message will then gooff. If the warninglight or message comes on after the engine oil has been VOLTS If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging...
... right away. thenit should be accompaniedby the message CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM in message will remainoff after the15 to show youis it reads low, If the engine oil should go off and climate control. 2-66 I it doesn't come on, have a low level, it will come on for to four seconds ...electronic cluster, the warning light may also sound.The warning light or message will then gooff. If the warninglight or message comes on after the engine oil has been VOLTS If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging...
