Owner's Manual
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...Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to...The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care... Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use . It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section...
...Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to...The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care... Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use . It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section...
Owner's Manual
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... 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... 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... BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... 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... 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... BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who in use. You should let adults and older children know how these locks: 1. The rear door locks will not work the key is on: 1. Close the door. ... rear door lock. Then get and from opening the rear doors of these security work normally. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is equipped with driver's door open. Move the lever allthe way down. 3. Do the same thing to the rear door from the inside . Rear...
If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who in use. You should let adults and older children know how these locks: 1. The rear door locks will not work the key is on: 1. Close the door. ... rear door lock. Then get and from opening the rear doors of these security work normally. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is equipped with driver's door open. Move the lever allthe way down. 3. Do the same thing to the rear door from the inside . Rear...
Owner's Manual
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This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different If someon key tries to the engine. When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to start your vehicle again or uses another not during this time, the vehicle will start. Then take the door key with you.
This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different If someon key tries to the engine. When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to start your vehicle again or uses another not during this time, the vehicle will start. Then take the door key with you.
Owner's Manual
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... serviced by your see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-Key IT to be clean and... may be faulty. your vehicle does 1 In PASS-Key 1 to restart your retaileror a locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is on , 1 engine if you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won 't work .
... serviced by your see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-Key IT to be clean and... may be faulty. your vehicle does 1 In PASS-Key 1 to restart your retaileror a locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is on , 1 engine if you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won 't work .
Owner's Manual
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...remove the key. START (E): This position startsthe engine. for up to RUN normal driving. Use this position if your try to operate your engine and releasethe switch. The switch staysin RUN whenthe engine is the only positionin which you are using the correct if key; LOCK (B): This is...electrical accessories, suchas the radio. RUN (D): This is not running,the positions the ACCESSORY and RUN areon positions that even if engine is the position thatthe switch returns to any other position than discharge prematurely. The ignition switch will soundif you open the driver...
...remove the key. START (E): This position startsthe engine. for up to RUN normal driving. Use this position if your try to operate your engine and releasethe switch. The switch staysin RUN whenthe engine is the only positionin which you are using the correct if key; LOCK (B): This is...electrical accessories, suchas the radio. RUN (D): This is not running,the positions the ACCESSORY and RUN areon positions that even if engine is the position thatthe switch returns to any other position than discharge prematurely. The ignition switch will soundif you open the driver...
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...NEUTRAL (N). If you do the same thing, but then stops), it floor and holding there as your Oldsmobile is stopped. When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. 3. Try pushing your engine starts. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for about three tofive seconds at a time will down...try to PARK (P) only when your key in any other position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you hold your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do , you could be drained much gasoline. Wait about three seconds. ...
...NEUTRAL (N). If you do the same thing, but then stops), it floor and holding there as your Oldsmobile is stopped. When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. 3. Try pushing your engine starts. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for about three tofive seconds at a time will down...try to PARK (P) only when your key in any other position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you hold your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do , you could be drained much gasoline. Wait about three seconds. ...
Owner's Manual
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...could cause electrical shock. The retailer can 't move easily. How long should you keep from moving engineparts. It's the best position to use a I heavy-duty three-prong extension cord for that you contact we be sure to unplug and .;store the as it was before to... here, ask that Automatic Transaxle Operation Plugging the cord an ungrounded outlet into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.f the cordwon't reach, use when start your engine because your you vehicle can give you the best advice for rated at least 15 amps. , 0000000 P R N a 3 2 1 : .:., I Before ...
...could cause electrical shock. The retailer can 't move easily. How long should you keep from moving engineparts. It's the best position to use a I heavy-duty three-prong extension cord for that you contact we be sure to unplug and .;store the as it was before to... here, ask that Automatic Transaxle Operation Plugging the cord an ungrounded outlet into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.f the cordwon't reach, use when start your engine because your you vehicle can give you the best advice for rated at least 15 amps. , 0000000 P R N a 3 2 1 : .:., I Before ...
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... into the gear you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of your transaxle. If you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. A CAUTION: It is dangerous toget out of the pressure onthe shift lever -- NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE while your regular shift interlock... vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)"later inthis section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is (R) moving the shift lever on . Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle apply your vehicle is stopped...
... into the gear you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of your transaxle. If you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. A CAUTION: It is dangerous toget out of the pressure onthe shift lever -- NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE while your regular shift interlock... vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)"later inthis section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is (R) moving the shift lever on . Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle apply your vehicle is stopped...
Owner's Manual
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...km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) higherspeeds. Going about halfway down . Until then, you can be wrongwith a transaxlesystem sensor. Unless your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. economy than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your... Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-22 way Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle can use and you drive very far thatway, your engineis 9=acing" (running high speed)is firmly on the brake pedal, yourvehicle could lose control andhit...
...km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) higherspeeds. Going about halfway down . Until then, you can be wrongwith a transaxlesystem sensor. Unless your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. economy than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your... Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-22 way Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle can use and you drive very far thatway, your engineis 9=acing" (running high speed)is firmly on the brake pedal, yourvehicle could lose control andhit...
Owner's Manual
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...trailer,so there is going slowly enough. SECOND (2): This position gives you can damage your engine. 2-23 NOTICE: Don't drive in deep snow or mud. lower fuel economy) than...hold your transaxle. When going uphill, don't hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Use your brakes or shift into ni first gearutl the vehicle is less shifting between gears. Here are going slower... than SECOND You can use it on IT very steephills, or in SECOND for morethan 5 miles (2) (8 km), or atspeeds...
...trailer,so there is going slowly enough. SECOND (2): This position gives you can damage your engine. 2-23 NOTICE: Don't drive in deep snow or mud. lower fuel economy) than...hold your transaxle. When going uphill, don't hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Use your brakes or shift into ni first gearutl the vehicle is less shifting between gears. Here are going slower... than SECOND You can use it on IT very steephills, or in SECOND for morethan 5 miles (2) (8 km), or atspeeds...
Owner's Manual
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Sbiftiy Into PARK (P) Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Your vehicle roll. If you . 2-25 I can f you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be dangerous get outof your vehicle if to the shift lever not fullyin PARK (P) with your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or ... down with the is parking brake firmly set the parking brake. To be injured. It can the move , even when you're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
Sbiftiy Into PARK (P) Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Your vehicle roll. If you . 2-25 I can f you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be dangerous get outof your vehicle if to the shift lever not fullyin PARK (P) with your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or ... down with the is parking brake firmly set the parking brake. To be injured. It can the move , even when you're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
Owner's Manual
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...seconds for until the display resets. The trip odometer is displayed by pressing TRIP the button. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). the red area. Press the E/M (EnglisWMetric) button on the side left side of the instrument clusterto switch the... United States)or kilometers in (used in occur. Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how you last reset it to zero, pressTRIP to the mileage totalof the old odometer, then it can be . Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your ...
...seconds for until the display resets. The trip odometer is displayed by pressing TRIP the button. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). the red area. Press the E/M (EnglisWMetric) button on the side left side of the instrument clusterto switch the... United States)or kilometers in (used in occur. Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how you last reset it to zero, pressTRIP to the mileage totalof the old odometer, then it can be . Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your ...
Owner's Manual
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...installed.A loose or left missing fuel cap will allowfuel to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once engine is warmed up.) the This will cause your You engine not to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have your vehicle? Poorfuel quality will be detected by ... experienceone or moreof these conditions, change the fuel brand you recently changed brands fuel? A few driving trips should turn light off. Have you use.It will usually be corrected when electrical system the turn dries out. If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to turn the light...
...installed.A loose or left missing fuel cap will allowfuel to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once engine is warmed up.) the This will cause your You engine not to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have your vehicle? Poorfuel quality will be detected by ... experienceone or moreof these conditions, change the fuel brand you recently changed brands fuel? A few driving trips should turn light off. Have you use.It will usually be corrected when electrical system the turn dries out. If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to turn the light...
Owner's Manual
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...-- -0 3-21 I NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment your tapes and player. Added sound equipment mayinterfere with your vehicle's engine, Delco Electronics or radio other cassette has no improvement in cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.If they aren't, they... a damaged or mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored their in sound quality, cleanthe tape player. Your radio may cause failure of use. this other systems, and even damage them. If younotice a reductionin sound quality,try a known good cassette to vehicle like atape player...
...-- -0 3-21 I NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment your tapes and player. Added sound equipment mayinterfere with your vehicle's engine, Delco Electronics or radio other cassette has no improvement in cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.If they aren't, they... a damaged or mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored their in sound quality, cleanthe tape player. Your radio may cause failure of use. this other systems, and even damage them. If younotice a reductionin sound quality,try a known good cassette to vehicle like atape player...
Owner's Manual
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...stops, you willstill have time to cool between advanced electronic braking system that your or If your engine, or when you begindrive to traffic and allow realistic following distances, you 're driving, brake brake... Some people drive in will away, your brakes. rather than keeping pace with the When youstart your engine ever stops while you will be harder to this test is going on . hard stops.Your brakes ... , and you may get harder push down.If your engine to push. But warning light will wear out much faster if you will use it may take longer tostop and the brake pedal LOCK ...
...stops, you willstill have time to cool between advanced electronic braking system that your or If your engine, or when you begindrive to traffic and allow realistic following distances, you 're driving, brake brake... Some people drive in will away, your brakes. rather than keeping pace with the When youstart your engine ever stops while you will be harder to this test is going on . hard stops.Your brakes ... , and you may get harder push down.If your engine to push. But warning light will wear out much faster if you will use it may take longer tostop and the brake pedal LOCK ...
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...You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is especially useful slippery if road conditions.The system operates only it stays on or comes on briefly when you start the engine.If it senses that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. You may feel or hear the system... working, but this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. If your vehicleis in limits wheel...
...You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is especially useful slippery if road conditions.The system operates only it stays on or comes on briefly when you start the engine.If it senses that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. You may feel or hear the system... working, but this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. If your vehicleis in limits wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... gives important information about the numberpeople that of can bein your vehicle. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This uses lessfuel for with your headlamps.Let the heater runfor a while. the engine again Start PSI/KPa RTG and repeatthis only when youfeel really uncomfortable FRT. To help keep warm, you ...Information label, found on the rear edge of the vehicle and do as little as fuel. RR. fuel as long as long you run the engine, makego alittle faster it SPA. CTR. You will need a well-charged battery to preserve the heat. RR. But do some fairly vigorous ...
... gives important information about the numberpeople that of can bein your vehicle. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This uses lessfuel for with your headlamps.Let the heater runfor a while. the engine again Start PSI/KPa RTG and repeatthis only when youfeel really uncomfortable FRT. To help keep warm, you ...Information label, found on the rear edge of the vehicle and do as little as fuel. RR. fuel as long as long you run the engine, makego alittle faster it SPA. CTR. You will need a well-charged battery to preserve the heat. RR. But do some fairly vigorous ...
Owner's Manual
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...oil, be even cause cancer? Don't used oil. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil contains certain elements that may unhealthy for help. 1. you know that used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. What ...to Do with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. is of the engine. 6-15 If you sure change your retailer, a ...
...oil, be even cause cancer? Don't used oil. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil contains certain elements that may unhealthy for help. 1. you know that used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. What ...to Do with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. is of the engine. 6-15 If you sure change your retailer, a ...
Owner's Manual
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...to freeze and damage your washer fluid and tank other parts of the washer system. Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection againstfreezing. you need windshield washer fluid, be an operating ...your vehicle in your windshield washer. NOTICE: 0 0 Adding Washer Fluid 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the if it 's very cold. Don't mix...
...to freeze and damage your washer fluid and tank other parts of the washer system. Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection againstfreezing. you need windshield washer fluid, be an operating ...your vehicle in your windshield washer. NOTICE: 0 0 Adding Washer Fluid 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the if it 's very cold. Don't mix...