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... and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to get service and owner publications. i Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to read.
... and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to get service and owner publications. i Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to read.
Owner's Manual
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..., GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name EIGHTY EIGHT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Part No. 22656195B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved ii For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General...after that time without further notice. If you 're on the road. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Oldsmobile in the new it so votre concessionaireou au: owner can use it appears this manual in Division whenever it . DGN Marketing ...
..., GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name EIGHTY EIGHT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Part No. 22656195B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved ii For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General...after that time without further notice. If you 're on the road. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Oldsmobile in the new it so votre concessionaireou au: owner can use it appears this manual in Division whenever it . DGN Marketing ...
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In this manual, you'll find that could hurt you if you 'll it. I Index A good place to look what 's in it will find circle a Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. find 1 You will also find a number safety cautionsin this happen." iii In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is you first do this,it this book. of the manual. you or other people. These mean there something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Then we tell you needis the Indexin for your vehicle. Please read their owner's manual...
In this manual, you'll find that could hurt you if you 'll it. I Index A good place to look what 's in it will find circle a Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. find 1 You will also find a number safety cautionsin this happen." iii In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is you first do this,it this book. of the manual. you or other people. These mean there something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Then we tell you needis the Indexin for your vehicle. Please read their owner's manual...
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They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. it to help avoid the damage. You'll also see When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. iv Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in Merent words. see warning labelson your vehicle. I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be costly. Many times, this book you will tell you what to do But the notice will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell you might CAUTION n and NOTICE warningsi different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and could is damage ...
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. it to help avoid the damage. You'll also see When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. iv Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in Merent words. see warning labelson your vehicle. I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be costly. Many times, this book you will tell you what to do But the notice will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell you might CAUTION n and NOTICE warningsi different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and could is damage ...
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Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you may on your vehicle, find For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER Thes'e syfibols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY...
Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you may on your vehicle, find For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER Thes'e syfibols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY...
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and the Answers How to use your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-...
and the Answers How to use your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-...
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Lower the front the seat of by holding the front of the switchup. Seat Control(A): Raise the front of the seatby holding the front the of switch down. , CriUTION: h You can lose control the vehicle if you to of the you unlock it . Thesudden movement could startle and confuse you don't wantto. Pull up on the control bar under the front seat to where want it . Slide the seat to of try to move the seat with body, is to adjust them -- and also about the seats-- Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . 1-2 how to make you push a pedal when you ,...
Lower the front the seat of by holding the front of the switchup. Seat Control(A): Raise the front of the seatby holding the front the of switch down. , CriUTION: h You can lose control the vehicle if you to of the you unlock it . Thesudden movement could startle and confuse you don't wantto. Pull up on the control bar under the front seat to where want it . Slide the seat to of try to move the seat with body, is to adjust them -- and also about the seats-- Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . 1-2 how to make you push a pedal when you ,...
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Lower the seat by holding the switch back. Tilt seatback backward the by holding the switch down . the Move the seat higher by holding the switch forward. Move the seat forward by holding switch up. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the to lever and the seat will go an upright position. 1-3 Move the seat back by holdingthe rear the of the switch down . Release thelever to where you want the it. Pull up . Lower rear of the seat by holding switch back. Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch forward. the Reclining Front Seatbacks Seatback Control...
Lower the seat by holding the switch back. Tilt seatback backward the by holding the switch down . the Move the seat higher by holding the switch forward. Move the seat forward by holding switch up. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the to lever and the seat will go an upright position. 1-3 Move the seat back by holdingthe rear the of the switch down . Release thelever to where you want the it. Pull up . Lower rear of the seat by holding switch back. Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch forward. the Reclining Front Seatbacks Seatback Control...
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The belt forces would be dangerous. wear But don't have the seatback upright. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up , your safety belts can't their job when do its won't be against your body. Instead, it will bein front of your ears. position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in the seat and your safety belt properly. The lap belt can't do you , In a crashyou couldgo into it its either, In a crash the job belt could cause serious internal injuries. The shoulder belt can't dojob because it , receiving neckor other injuries. Then sit well back in a crash. 1-4...
The belt forces would be dangerous. wear But don't have the seatback upright. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up , your safety belts can't their job when do its won't be against your body. Instead, it will bein front of your ears. position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in the seat and your safety belt properly. The lap belt can't do you , In a crashyou couldgo into it its either, In a crash the job belt could cause serious internal injuries. The shoulder belt can't dojob because it , receiving neckor other injuries. Then sit well back in a crash. 1-4...
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IA CAUTION: Don't let anyoneride where heor she can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. In a collision, people riding in these areas are in your injuries can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. And it . It also tells you are more likelyto be much worse. you some models, the head restraints forward and tilt rearward also. can be seriously injured or killed. can 't wear a safety belt properly. On some with seats safety belts. Be sure and everyone in acrash and If you're not wearing a safety belt, ...
IA CAUTION: Don't let anyoneride where heor she can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. In a collision, people riding in these areas are in your injuries can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. And it . It also tells you are more likelyto be much worse. you some models, the head restraints forward and tilt rearward also. can be seriously injured or killed. can 't wear a safety belt properly. On some with seats safety belts. Be sure and everyone in acrash and If you're not wearing a safety belt, ...
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if A few crashes are clear. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you go as as fast it goes. After more than30 years of them, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in a crash. wear safety belts. Here's why: You never know it 's a seat on anything, you 'll be serious that comes onas a reminder to They work. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. But most crashes buckling up can so be in...
if A few crashes are clear. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you go as as fast it goes. After more than30 years of them, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in a crash. wear safety belts. Here's why: You never know it 's a seat on anything, you 'll be serious that comes onas a reminder to They work. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. But most crashes buckling up can so be in...
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Then stop the vehicle.The rider doesn't stop. 1-7 Get it . I Put someone on it up to speed.
Then stop the vehicle.The rider doesn't stop. 1-7 Get it . I Put someone on it up to speed.
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The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... 1-8 it .. In a real vehicle, could be the windshield.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... 1-8 it .. In a real vehicle, could be the windshield.
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But you can unbuckle and get more distance, You take the forces. the You get out, much greater if is you are supplemental systems only; stop over more time to stop. they are belted. @ If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldhave to get the most of safety belts. not insteadof them in side and other collisions. 1-9 That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in the future. And your strongest bones safety belts make such good sense. Air bags arein many vehicles today and will be -- A: or the safety belts! That's why and your chance of being ...
But you can unbuckle and get more distance, You take the forces. the You get out, much greater if is you are supplemental systems only; stop over more time to stop. they are belted. @ If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldhave to get the most of safety belts. not insteadof them in side and other collisions. 1-9 That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in the future. And your strongest bones safety belts make such good sense. Air bags arein many vehicles today and will be -- A: or the safety belts! That's why and your chance of being ...
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Adjust the seat (tosee how, see the part ofthis manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone . And there are special things to know which restraint systems your fault you can sit up straight. We'll start with the driver position. Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of (65 km/h). Close and lock the door. 2. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. How to it properly. 1. Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. 1-10 Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. even one that there are different ...
Adjust the seat (tosee how, see the part ofthis manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone . And there are special things to know which restraint systems your fault you can sit up straight. We'll start with the driver position. Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of (65 km/h). Close and lock the door. 2. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. How to it properly. 1. Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. 1-10 Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. even one that there are different ...
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worn low and snugon The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash,this section. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. L 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 4. Make surethe release button onthe buckle is secure. you ever had to. The shoulder belt should be less likely If to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you slid under the lap belt. If ul it , the belt This would beable to slide under it the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at your abdomen. ...
worn low and snugon The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash,this section. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. L 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 4. Make surethe release button onthe buckle is secure. you ever had to. The shoulder belt should be less likely If to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you slid under the lap belt. If ul it , the belt This would beable to slide under it the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at your abdomen. ...
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move shoulder belt the adjuster to the height that is rightyou. After you begin to drive, move the adjuster where 1-12 for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to the desired position. can move the height adjuster to release handle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move shoulder belt the adjuster to the height that is rightyou. After you begin to drive, move the adjuster where 1-12 for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to the desired position. can move the height adjuster to release handle.
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You can be seriously hurt your body. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-13 A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ?
You can be seriously hurt your body. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-13 A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ?
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This could cause serious internal injuries. Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? Always buckle your abdomen. L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries. Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? Always buckle your abdomen. L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones.
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It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. of Also, the belt would far increase the chance head and neck injury. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. In a crash, your liver spleen. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. @' What's wrong with this?
It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. of Also, the belt would far increase the chance head and neck injury. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. In a crash, your liver spleen. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. @' What's wrong with this?