Owner's Manual
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... supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. The threshold level can contact the steering wheel. The air bag is not designed to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can vary, however, with specific vehicle ...if the impact speed is designed to a vehicle or because of conditions, including off -road driving. Thesensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the air bag module packed inside the steering wheel. In moderate to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not ...
... supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. The threshold level can contact the steering wheel. The air bag is not designed to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can vary, however, with specific vehicle ...if the impact speed is designed to a vehicle or because of conditions, including off -road driving. Thesensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the air bag module packed inside the steering wheel. In moderate to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not ...
Owner's Manual
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...speed at 55 mph (88 kmh) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km). 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Push in the key and...yet broken in. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. Your steering wheel will perform better in the long run if you inserted the key. During this breaking-in guideline every time ... to five different positions. See "Towing a Trailer" in ." C D -- -- NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need an elaborate "break-in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so.
...speed at 55 mph (88 kmh) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km). 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Push in the key and...yet broken in. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. Your steering wheel will perform better in the long run if you inserted the key. During this breaking-in guideline every time ... to five different positions. See "Towing a Trailer" in ." C D -- -- NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need an elaborate "break-in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so.
Owner's Manual
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... This position locks your engine. You will only be sure itis all the way in LOCK andyou can't turn off (for driving. START (E): This starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. If none of this 1 works, then your vehicle. Using a tool to force it , be able to remove... your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle needs service. It's a theft-deterrent feature. Use OFF if you turn the steering wheel. Prolonged operation of time. But turn thekey only with your vehicle in the ACCESSORY position could break the key or the ignition switch. ...
... This position locks your engine. You will only be sure itis all the way in LOCK andyou can't turn off (for driving. START (E): This starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. If none of this 1 works, then your vehicle. Using a tool to force it , be able to remove... your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle needs service. It's a theft-deterrent feature. Use OFF if you turn the steering wheel. Prolonged operation of time. But turn thekey only with your vehicle in the ACCESSORY position could break the key or the ignition switch. ...
Owner's Manual
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... NOTICE: If your vehicle from a stop when going slowly enough. You can 't rotate, don't try to use SECOND (2) for starting your rear wheels can use SECOND (2) on hills. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)should use it offers more power for passing, and you need more power but lower fuel economy than...all the way down. This might happen if you stop on slippery road surfaces. SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to drive. You could overheat and damage the transmission.Use your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power. Also, if you ...
... NOTICE: If your vehicle from a stop when going slowly enough. You can 't rotate, don't try to use SECOND (2) for starting your rear wheels can use SECOND (2) on hills. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)should use it offers more power for passing, and you need more power but lower fuel economy than...all the way down. This might happen if you stop on slippery road surfaces. SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to drive. You could overheat and damage the transmission.Use your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power. Also, if you ...
Owner's Manual
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... when one of the time, but there is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for extra traction. All-wheel drive is like a standard axle most of the rear wheels has no lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is no traction and the other replace them, and you... must park on . If the ignition is sent to all four wheels for road conditions. All-Wheel Drive Your engine's driving power is on, the brake system warning light will come on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Parking Brake To set...
... when one of the time, but there is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for extra traction. All-wheel drive is like a standard axle most of the rear wheels has no lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is no traction and the other replace them, and you... must park on . If the ignition is sent to all four wheels for road conditions. All-Wheel Drive Your engine's driving power is on, the brake system warning light will come on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Parking Brake To set...
Owner's Manual
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.... Press NORM and the windows return to give your legs more than a 1/2 second to lock the wheel in place. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you drive. You can raise it without holding the window switch. Lockout Switch Your vehicle has a lockout featureto prevent... Window The driver's window switch has an express-uown feature that allows you to open the window slightly. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 2-23 Lightly tap the switch to lower it to the highest level to normal operation. The express-down for more room when you...
.... Press NORM and the windows return to give your legs more than a 1/2 second to lock the wheel in place. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you drive. You can raise it without holding the window switch. Lockout Switch Your vehicle has a lockout featureto prevent... Window The driver's window switch has an express-uown feature that allows you to open the window slightly. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 2-23 Lightly tap the switch to lower it to the highest level to normal operation. The express-down for more room when you...
Owner's Manual
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... button at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could be startled and even lose control. Get up to the speed you can be dangerous where you want to ON, 2. If you...
... button at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could be startled and even lose control. Get up to the speed you can be dangerous where you want to ON, 2. If you...
Owner's Manual
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...with ABS. I f one of the wheels is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. As you . rear wheels. 4-7 I Here's how anti-lock... works. the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the You can... change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly....
...with ABS. I f one of the wheels is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. As you . rear wheels. 4-7 I Here's how anti-lock... works. the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the You can... change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly....
Owner's Manual
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... may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this . Steering Tips Driving on curves. Braking in Emergencies Use your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. A lot of physics when driving on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. ... time to . Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. Steering Power Steering If you turn the front wheels. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for the vehicle to stop, even though you 'll understand this is not ...
... may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this . Steering Tips Driving on curves. Braking in Emergencies Use your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. A lot of physics when driving on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. ... time to . Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. Steering Power Steering If you turn the front wheels. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for the vehicle to stop, even though you 'll understand this is not ...
Owner's Manual
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Both control systems-- What should adjust your front wheels are based on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want to do it before you can demand too much of the curve, ... speed. You can lose control. Wait to remove as much speed as you approach a curve, do their work where the tires meet the road. Your Oldsmobile can "drive" through a sharp curve. have to go , and slow down. if you enter the curve, while your speed. That's the time for evasive action -- You...
Both control systems-- What should adjust your front wheels are based on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want to do it before you can demand too much of the curve, ... speed. You can lose control. Wait to remove as much speed as you approach a curve, do their work where the tires meet the road. Your Oldsmobile can "drive" through a sharp curve. have to go , and slow down. if you enter the curve, while your speed. That's the time for evasive action -- You...
Owner's Manual
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OFF-ROAD RECOVERY RECOVER /- If you are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. You can turn your vehicle straddles ...surlace If the level of the shoulder is nothing in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to act fast, steerquickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you 're driving. Then turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Ease accelerator and...
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY RECOVER /- If you are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. You can turn your vehicle straddles ...surlace If the level of the shoulder is nothing in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to act fast, steerquickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you 're driving. Then turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Ease accelerator and...
Owner's Manual
Page 140
... The three types of less danger. In any emergency, don't give up. Don't overtake a slowly moving out of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to... signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is .) Try not to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. Even though the brake lamps are always possible. If you're being passed, make it easy for ...
... The three types of less danger. In any emergency, don't give up. Don't overtake a slowly moving out of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to... signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is .) Try not to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. Even though the brake lamps are always possible. If you're being passed, make it easy for ...
Owner's Manual
Page 141
... a higher center of Transportation. Always be longer and vehicle control more than ordinary cars. It is defined as conventional two-wheel-drive vehicles any doubt. and slow down when you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for a second skid if it occurs. While...best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to slow down and adjust your foot off -road applications. Driving Guidelines This multipurpose passenger vehicle is important to a lower gear). Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other...
... a higher center of Transportation. Always be longer and vehicle control more than ordinary cars. It is defined as conventional two-wheel-drive vehicles any doubt. and slow down when you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for a second skid if it occurs. While...best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to slow down and adjust your foot off -road applications. Driving Guidelines This multipurpose passenger vehicle is important to a lower gear). Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other...
Owner's Manual
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...service. "Off-roading" means you be ? The heaviest things should be driving? These will help make it does have features like the locking rear axle and all-wheel drive -.- Its higher.ground clearance also helps Bravada step over some definite hazards. If so, be sure tohave all necessary... maintenance and service work done. Off-road driving involves some important things to off -road terrain doesn...
...service. "Off-roading" means you be ? The heaviest things should be driving? These will help make it does have features like the locking rear axle and all-wheel drive -.- Its higher.ground clearance also helps Bravada step over some definite hazards. If so, be sure tohave all necessary... maintenance and service work done. Off-road driving involves some important things to off -road terrain doesn...
Owner's Manual
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...can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. flowers, trees, grasses -- Always carry a litter bag ...make sure all refuse is removed from the heat of the vehicle's exhaust system. 0 0 0 0 L You'll find other important information in this includes wheel-spinning. Never park your ... disturb wildlife (this manual. Keep cargo in the Index. You or your passengers could catch fire from any driving practice that could damage the environment -- Oldsmobile recognizes these concerns and urges every off-roader t o follow these basic rules for public off-road recreational...
...can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. flowers, trees, grasses -- Always carry a litter bag ...make sure all refuse is removed from the heat of the vehicle's exhaust system. 0 0 0 0 L You'll find other important information in this includes wheel-spinning. Never park your ... disturb wildlife (this manual. Keep cargo in the Index. You or your passengers could catch fire from any driving practice that could damage the environment -- Oldsmobile recognizes these concerns and urges every off-roader t o follow these basic rules for public off-road recreational...
Owner's Manual
Page 145
...ways. If this is safe and what isn't. accident if you drink and drive or ride with one or twowheels, you can be When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other surface featurescan jerk the wheel out of your hands if you uphill or downhill? (There's more discussion of...? And this happens, even with a driver who has been drinking. Drinking and driving can take you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can be very dangerous on any road. There are some things to avoid sudden ...
...ways. If this is safe and what isn't. accident if you drink and drive or ride with one or twowheels, you can be When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other surface featurescan jerk the wheel out of your hands if you uphill or downhill? (There's more discussion of...? And this happens, even with a driver who has been drinking. Drinking and driving can take you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can be very dangerous on any road. There are some things to avoid sudden ...
Owner's Manual
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... the towing service: 0 0 0 That your vehicle. See "Roadside Assistance" in reverse order to have a GM retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle has all-wheel drive. If your vehicle. If there was an accident, what was damaged. The make, model and year of your vehicle has been changed since itwas factory...
... the towing service: 0 0 0 That your vehicle. See "Roadside Assistance" in reverse order to have a GM retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle has all-wheel drive. If your vehicle. If there was an accident, what was damaged. The make, model and year of your vehicle has been changed since itwas factory...
Owner's Manual
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... level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for your new vehicle warranty. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lock the dipstick in the Index. How to Add...
... level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for your new vehicle warranty. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lock the dipstick in the Index. How to Add...
Owner's Manual
Page 313
... Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for proper hook-up in an Oldsmobile Service Manual. Inspectthe power steering lines and hoses for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of -...Index. replace asneeded. Steering, Suspension and Front- Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damage, tears or leakage. Wheel-Drive Ax Boot and Seal Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection . Replace seals if necessary. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services...
... Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for proper hook-up in an Oldsmobile Service Manual. Inspectthe power steering lines and hoses for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of -...Index. replace asneeded. Steering, Suspension and Front- Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damage, tears or leakage. Wheel-Drive Ax Boot and Seal Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection . Replace seals if necessary. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services...
Owner's Manual
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... Works ...1. 18 Location ...1-18 Readiness Light ...I 6-30 Battery ...ChargeLight ...2-51 Jump Starting ...5-2 2-6 Replacement. Parking ...2-17 9-1 . 1 Section 9 Index . 8-6 Arbitration Program ...Armrest. Tire ...6-42 All-Wheel Drive ...2.17. 6.17 6-49 Aluminum Wheels. Accessory Power Outlets ...2-43 3- 14 Adding Sound Equipment ...Add-on Equipment ...4-43 AirBag ...1-16 Adding Equipment ...1-2 1 1-19 How Does it Restrain ...How it...
... Works ...1. 18 Location ...1-18 Readiness Light ...I 6-30 Battery ...ChargeLight ...2-51 Jump Starting ...5-2 2-6 Replacement. Parking ...2-17 9-1 . 1 Section 9 Index . 8-6 Arbitration Program ...Armrest. Tire ...6-42 All-Wheel Drive ...2.17. 6.17 6-49 Aluminum Wheels. Accessory Power Outlets ...2-43 3- 14 Adding Sound Equipment ...Add-on Equipment ...4-43 AirBag ...1-16 Adding Equipment ...1-2 1 1-19 How Does it Restrain ...How it...