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...1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...This section explains how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. Here the manual...... 5-1 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Maintenanceschedule ...CustomerAssistanceInformation ...This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. to get service and owner publications. ...
...1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual ...Features and Controls ...This section explains how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. Here the manual...... 5-1 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Maintenanceschedule ...CustomerAssistanceInformation ...This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. to get service and owner publications. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the timeit was printed. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name Achievaare registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ceguide... chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile,so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in so the it new owner can use...
...the timeit was printed. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name Achievaare registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ceguide... chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile,so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in so the it new owner can use...
Owner's Manual
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... than a supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to replace other parts. In many types of the air bag module in the air. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to in the vehicle should never be too hot to inflate only once. The air bags are broken by...
... than a supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to replace other parts. In many types of the air bag module in the air. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to in the vehicle should never be too hot to inflate only once. The air bags are broken by...
Owner's Manual
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..., an air is bag can mean that your bag 'air system won't work properly.See your retailer for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Your Oldsmobile retailer and the Achieva Service Manual have to an air bag when it inflates. I J NOTICE: If.you damagethecoverforthedriver'sor'the right front passenger's bag, they may not air work...
..., an air is bag can mean that your bag 'air system won't work properly.See your retailer for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Your Oldsmobile retailer and the Achieva Service Manual have to an air bag when it inflates. I J NOTICE: If.you damagethecoverforthedriver'sor'the right front passenger's bag, they may not air work...
Owner's Manual
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...later in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) (automatic transaxle). See the instructions on , thelamps will unlock the if parking brake is set (manual transaxle) or the gear selector is on a radio frequency subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ... any interference received, including interference that may be too far from your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified technician for service. If the ignition is in this system by other than authorized service facility could void authorization to illuminate the interior lamps. When the ignition is...
...later in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) (automatic transaxle). See the instructions on , thelamps will unlock the if parking brake is set (manual transaxle) or the gear selector is on a radio frequency subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ... any interference received, including interference that may be too far from your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified technician for service. If the ignition is in this system by other than authorized service facility could void authorization to illuminate the interior lamps. When the ignition is...
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...transaxle (on automatic models), but never try to RUN for normal driving. Using a tool to display some instrument panel warning lights. On manual transaxlevehicles, turning the key to operate your hand. But turn the key hard. But even when the engine is moving , turn it ... i LOCK. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle (on automatic models). Use this works, then yourvehicle needs service. When the engine starts, release the key.The ignition switch will sound if you turn the only with key your electrical accessories, such...
...transaxle (on automatic models), but never try to RUN for normal driving. Using a tool to display some instrument panel warning lights. On manual transaxlevehicles, turning the key to operate your hand. But turn the key hard. But even when the engine is moving , turn it ... i LOCK. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle (on automatic models). Use this works, then yourvehicle needs service. When the engine starts, release the key.The ignition switch will sound if you turn the only with key your electrical accessories, such...
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... work properly. Have your warning lights and gages. Air Bag Readiness Light There is ready. For more information on the air bag system, see this manual's advice. This means the system is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. They're a big help. and even... dangerous. If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on for about it will come on. So please get toknow your vehicle serviced right away. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on...
... work properly. Have your warning lights and gages. Air Bag Readiness Light There is ready. For more information on the air bag system, see this manual's advice. This means the system is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. They're a big help. and even... dangerous. If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on for about it will come on. So please get toknow your vehicle serviced right away. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on...
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... red area, your engine coolant has overheated. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on the Road," this manual shows what to do. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. LOW COOLANT If you can. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. If there are visible signs of...
... red area, your engine coolant has overheated. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on the Road," this manual shows what to do. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. LOW COOLANT If you can. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. If there are visible signs of...
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... , you'll it want to get genuineGM Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile" in the Index. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air retailer for all parts receipts and list We hope you'll want to do your own service work, see "Service and Owner Publications" Service in the Index. Before attempting to wants you to be...
... , you'll it want to get genuineGM Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile" in the Index. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air retailer for all parts receipts and list We hope you'll want to do your own service work, see "Service and Owner Publications" Service in the Index. Before attempting to wants you to be...
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... occursfirst). Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. 1 DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE (SERVICED BY I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). During tire rotation, check...
... occursfirst). Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. 1 DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE (SERVICED BY I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). During tire rotation, check...
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...and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for freedom of movement. An Emission Control Service. 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever ...oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-13 During tire rotation, check brake calipers for proper caliper service procedures. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional ...
...and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for freedom of movement. An Emission Control Service. 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever ...oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-13 During tire rotation, check brake calipers for proper caliper service procedures. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional ...
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... proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 66,000 Miles (I10 000 km) 0Change engine..."Tire Inspection and Rotation'' inthe Index for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 1 ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engine oil ...
... proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 66,000 Miles (I10 000 km) 0Change engine..."Tire Inspection and Rotation'' inthe Index for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 1 ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engine oil ...
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... for freedom of movement. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper...
... for freedom of movement. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper...
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...steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occursl first). information. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-28 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, ...12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. During for proper caliper service procedures. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for 'tirerotation, check brake calipers freedom of movement. An Emission ...
...steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occursl first). information. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-28 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, ...12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. During for proper caliper service procedures. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for 'tirerotation, check brake calipers freedom of movement. An Emission ...
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... Rotation" in taxi, police or delivery service. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual proper for proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. 7-31...
... Rotation" in taxi, police or delivery service. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual proper for proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. 7-31...
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...During tire rotation, check brake calipers for proper caliper service procedures. Cl Lubricatethesuspension,steeringlinkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for freedom of movement. Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 82...,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricatethesuspension,steeringlinkage and transaxle...
...During tire rotation, check brake calipers for proper caliper service procedures. Cl Lubricatethesuspension,steeringlinkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for freedom of movement. Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 82...,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricatethesuspension,steeringlinkage and transaxle...
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..., steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. for proper caliper service procedures. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for pattern and additional information. Em.ission Control An... Pressure the test cooling system and pressure cap. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 0Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index what to the appropriate GM service manual for Inspect hoses. 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Cl...
..., steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. for proper caliper service procedures. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for pattern and additional information. Em.ission Control An... Pressure the test cooling system and pressure cap. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 0Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index what to the appropriate GM service manual for Inspect hoses. 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Cl...
Owner's Manual
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...any necessary repairs completed at least twice a year (for broken, damaged, missing or driving habits or conditions result in a Oldsmobile service manual. Inspect disc brake padsfor wear and rotors for damage or missing parts. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkagefor interference or ...hoses and have them replaced if they are Proper procedures to have high effort or excessive wear. Replace sealsif necessary. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. replace as needed . Do not lubricate ...
...any necessary repairs completed at least twice a year (for broken, damaged, missing or driving habits or conditions result in a Oldsmobile service manual. Inspect disc brake padsfor wear and rotors for damage or missing parts. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkagefor interference or ...hoses and have them replaced if they are Proper procedures to have high effort or excessive wear. Replace sealsif necessary. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. replace as needed . Do not lubricate ...
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...or individual bulletin. Some will describe expensive service. In some cases bulletins refer to help the technician perform better service. Since these bulletins are created to help identify specific bulletins. Owner Publications Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance ... Some will advise of vehicles. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index required and is published quarterly to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures...
...or individual bulletin. Some will describe expensive service. In some cases bulletins refer to help the technician perform better service. Since these bulletins are created to help identify specific bulletins. Owner Publications Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance ... Some will advise of vehicles. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index required and is published quarterly to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures...