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...Oldsmobile Division whenever it appearsin this manual it so the in be there if you ever needit when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. If you 're on the road. Part... No. 22595327 B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE and the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem are registered ... Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, OntarioL5T 1C7. Please keep this manual your Oldsmobile, so it at was printed. We support voluntary technician certification. This manual includes the...
...Oldsmobile Division whenever it appearsin this manual it so the in be there if you ever needit when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. If you 're on the road. Part... No. 22595327 B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE and the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem are registered ... Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, OntarioL5T 1C7. Please keep this manual your Oldsmobile, so it at was printed. We support voluntary technician certification. This manual includes the...
Owner's Manual
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And it explains theSupplementalRestraint System, or "air bag" system. 1-4 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downthat the topof the so restraint is closest to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you how to the top your ears.This position of reduces thechance of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a neck injury in a crash.
And it explains theSupplementalRestraint System, or "air bag" system. 1-4 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downthat the topof the so restraint is closest to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you how to the top your ears.This position of reduces thechance of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a neck injury in a crash.
Owner's Manual
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...kit and install it for you, or you how. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for the child restraint. 2. the earlier part See about the top strap the child restraint has one. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the... Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. For cars first sold inCanada, child restraintswith a top strap must be using the instructions provided in a Rear Outside Seat Position 3. if 1. The child restraint instructions will show you may install it behind the child restraint.
...kit and install it for you, or you how. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for the child restraint. 2. the earlier part See about the top strap the child restraint has one. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the... Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. For cars first sold inCanada, child restraintswith a top strap must be using the instructions provided in a Rear Outside Seat Position 3. if 1. The child restraint instructions will show you may install it behind the child restraint.
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... to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-38 Secure the childin the child restraint as it will show you would be using the lap-shoulder belt. Make surethe release buttonis positioned so you how. for the child restraint. 3. the 1. Put the restraint on the seat. the earlier...
... to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-38 Secure the childin the child restraint as it will show you would be using the lap-shoulder belt. Make surethe release buttonis positioned so you how. for the child restraint. 3. the 1. Put the restraint on the seat. the earlier...
Owner's Manual
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..., your vehicle that you choose. The extender will be during a more severe crash, then you . Don't let someone else use it, and use it to replaced. Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, you an extender. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your... a crash. Look for the seatit is torn or frayed, get a newone right away. If you , YQU should use it repaired. parts and repairs New may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the safety belt that goes through the seat tothe adjuster may mean you will...
..., your vehicle that you choose. The extender will be during a more severe crash, then you . Don't let someone else use it, and use it to replaced. Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, you an extender. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your... a crash. Look for the seatit is torn or frayed, get a newone right away. If you , YQU should use it repaired. parts and repairs New may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the safety belt that goes through the seat tothe adjuster may mean you will...
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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...of Avoid needless heavy braking. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will use it may not have some power brake assist. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your... on the brake pedal. Once the power assist is about 3/4 of or gravel); Average reaction time is used up your brakes. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination,' and eyesight all play a part.So do , the If pedal mayget harder to push. 4-5 That's perception time. Then you do alcohol...
...of Avoid needless heavy braking. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will use it may not have some power brake assist. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your... on the brake pedal. Once the power assist is about 3/4 of or gravel); Average reaction time is used up your brakes. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination,' and eyesight all play a part.So do , the If pedal mayget harder to push. 4-5 That's perception time. Then you do alcohol...
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City Driving Here are ways to increase your trip an unknown into part of traffic on them. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traEic light is therebecause the corner is the amount of the city just as you are going. ... may running the red be light. You'll want to traffic signals. 4-19 One of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. Try to need it.
City Driving Here are ways to increase your trip an unknown into part of traffic on them. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traEic light is therebecause the corner is the amount of the city just as you are going. ... may running the red be light. You'll want to traffic signals. 4-19 One of the biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. Try to need it.
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...restrictions when towing a trailer. greater loads, generating extra heat. Successful, fuel Consider using a sway control. Many of your rig will legal, not only where you but be live information in this part. against the drag the added weight. good source for your safety and that of... these are many different laws, including speed limit equipment. used properly. 0 Don't tow a trailer all during the first 500...
...restrictions when towing a trailer. greater loads, generating extra heat. Successful, fuel Consider using a sway control. Many of your rig will legal, not only where you but be live information in this part. against the drag the added weight. good source for your safety and that of... these are many different laws, including speed limit equipment. used properly. 0 Don't tow a trailer all during the first 500...
Owner's Manual
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...goes to a heavy unpainted It metal part on the engine of the good battery. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Connect it to the dead battery. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if ... the next doesn't go step. 6. Don't let the other endof the negative cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 5-5 Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle hasone. 7. Don't let the other end touch metal.
...goes to a heavy unpainted It metal part on the engine of the good battery. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Connect it to the dead battery. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if ... the next doesn't go step. 6. Don't let the other endof the negative cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 5-5 Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle hasone. 7. Don't let the other end touch metal.
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atFULL COLD, add a50150 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atFULL COLD, add a50150 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
Owner's Manual
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... don't mixyour compact spare or wheel with guide rails. I NOTICE: Tire chains won 'tfit. Don't use your compact spare on your vehicle, you can lose air after a time. Using them will damage yourvehicle and destroy the chains too. After installing the compact spare on some other vehicle. ...Don't use tire chains on the rails. Keep your compact spare. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare through an automatic carwash with other parts of your vehicle. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully ...
... don't mixyour compact spare or wheel with guide rails. I NOTICE: Tire chains won 'tfit. Don't use your compact spare on your vehicle, you can lose air after a time. Using them will damage yourvehicle and destroy the chains too. After installing the compact spare on some other vehicle. ...Don't use tire chains on the rails. Keep your compact spare. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare through an automatic carwash with other parts of your vehicle. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully ...
Owner's Manual
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... and a forward (R) gear, spinning the wheels as little as the tires. If you need out to be towed out. I For information about using tire chains your vehicle, on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle in gear. your vehicle If has traction control, you should turn your steering wheel... left and right. Rocking your vehicle to spin your wheels too The method known as fast. "rocking" can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as possible. That will clear the area around your transaxle back and forth, you shift, and press lightly on ...
... and a forward (R) gear, spinning the wheels as little as the tires. If you need out to be towed out. I For information about using tire chains your vehicle, on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle in gear. your vehicle If has traction control, you should turn your steering wheel... left and right. Rocking your vehicle to spin your wheels too The method known as fast. "rocking" can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as possible. That will clear the area around your transaxle back and forth, you shift, and press lightly on ...
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.... 'Methanolis methyl or wood alcohol. - And even 5% or at less, there must be %osolvents" and corrosion preventers in the Index .) Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. What about gasoline with blending materials... that means you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. In the United States and Canada, it can corrode metal parts in Canada. f NOTICE: Fuel that is no more than 87, you may get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). left (See "Vehicle ...
.... 'Methanolis methyl or wood alcohol. - And even 5% or at less, there must be %osolvents" and corrosion preventers in the Index .) Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. What about gasoline with blending materials... that means you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. In the United States and Canada, it can corrode metal parts in Canada. f NOTICE: Fuel that is no more than 87, you may get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). left (See "Vehicle ...
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...emissions. It's good for your vehicle, and you'll doing your part be sure you still hear heavy knocking, your emission control system working properly. These fuels should ask your vehicle may use should not have the proper additives, so levels. you should meet ...General Motors recommends that you can help clean air, especially in those the parts of the country thathave h g h carbon monoxide Canada. Gasolines for regular). And only unleaded recommends that you drive. doing so, you use gasolines withhigher. But don't worry if hear a little pinging noise when...
...emissions. It's good for your vehicle, and you'll doing your part be sure you still hear heavy knocking, your emission control system working properly. These fuels should ask your vehicle may use should not have the proper additives, so levels. you should meet ...General Motors recommends that you can help clean air, especially in those the parts of the country thathave h g h carbon monoxide Canada. Gasolines for regular). And only unleaded recommends that you drive. doing so, you use gasolines withhigher. But don't worry if hear a little pinging noise when...
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...properly. and rubber parts. That's normal and you can help clean the air, especially those parts of pinging. General Motors recommends that you can corrode metal doing so, you use your vehicle. These gasolines are now producing reformulated gasolines. By use gasolines with blending materials.... That helps keep yourengine in yourengine and fuel system. It's good for Cleaner Air Your use it. I I 6-5 Gasolines for your fuel system and also damage plastic parts of gasoline with oxygenates. It'sthe heavy, constant knock that is no more than 10%ethanoE...
...properly. and rubber parts. That's normal and you can help clean the air, especially those parts of pinging. General Motors recommends that you can corrode metal doing so, you use your vehicle. These gasolines are now producing reformulated gasolines. By use gasolines with blending materials.... That helps keep yourengine in yourengine and fuel system. It's good for Cleaner Air Your use it. I I 6-5 Gasolines for your fuel system and also damage plastic parts of gasoline with oxygenates. It'sthe heavy, constant knock that is no more than 10%ethanoE...
Owner's Manual
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... when you must usethe right kind.This part explains what kind oil to add some oil. The "Starburst" symbol indicates thatthe oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferredfor use proper viscosity oil for you 'll need to use.For crankcase of the proper qualityfor your... fill it enough to putthe level somewhere in the proper operating range.Push the dipstick allthe way back in all the way. When to Use Oils of capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications"in your vehiclecan be sure the oil put into yourengine is at or belowthe ADD mark, then...
... when you must usethe right kind.This part explains what kind oil to add some oil. The "Starburst" symbol indicates thatthe oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferredfor use proper viscosity oil for you 'll need to use.For crankcase of the proper qualityfor your... fill it enough to putthe level somewhere in the proper operating range.Push the dipstick allthe way back in all the way. When to Use Oils of capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications"in your vehiclecan be sure the oil put into yourengine is at or belowthe ADD mark, then...
Owner's Manual
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...add coolant when is low. Engine Coolant The following explains your new vehicle warranty. The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile will: Give freezing protectiondown to -34°F (-37 "C) . Using along-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bringit to 262°F (128" C) .... the dipstick backin all the way. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with anycomplete coolant flush and refill.If you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III,because fluid with that meets "GM Specification 1825M," which won't damage aluminum parts. How to Add Fluid Refer to ...
...add coolant when is low. Engine Coolant The following explains your new vehicle warranty. The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile will: Give freezing protectiondown to -34°F (-37 "C) . Using along-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bringit to 262°F (128" C) .... the dipstick backin all the way. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with anycomplete coolant flush and refill.If you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III,because fluid with that meets "GM Specification 1825M," which won't damage aluminum parts. How to Add Fluid Refer to ...
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The repair cost wouldn't be covered your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Adding Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolantmix, your by warranty. When your engine is warm, the level should at be to FULL HOT or alittle up higher. 6-24 To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be FULL COLD or a little higher. Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
The repair cost wouldn't be covered your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Adding Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolantmix, your by warranty. When your engine is warm, the level should at be to FULL HOT or alittle up higher. 6-24 To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be FULL COLD or a little higher. Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
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... road surfaces within recommended how you drive. You will perform the work ,to work using genuine GM parts. Or may drive you may drive very short distances limits. See "Fuel" in use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. you it to do errands or in good condition...'ll find these . Here's how to decide which of all the different wayspeople use Part D. may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you 'llneed to your retailer for your Oldsmobile retailer. use the recommended unleaded fuel. We at General Motors want to help you go to ...
... road surfaces within recommended how you drive. You will perform the work ,to work using genuine GM parts. Or may drive you may drive very short distances limits. See "Fuel" in use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. you it to do errands or in good condition...'ll find these . Here's how to decide which of all the different wayspeople use Part D. may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you 'llneed to your retailer for your Oldsmobile retailer. use the recommended unleaded fuel. We at General Motors want to help you go to ...