Owner's Manual
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...Systems This section tells you how to adjustthe ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your audio system. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety... vehicle maintenanceand what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Achieva Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road...
...Systems This section tells you how to adjustthe ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your audio system. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety... vehicle maintenanceand what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Achieva Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road...
Owner's Manual
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... General Motors Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name ACHIEVA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce...after that time without further notice. Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile, so it will be there if you 're on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it when you ever need it . p...
... General Motors Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name ACHIEVA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce...after that time without further notice. Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile, so it will be there if you 're on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it when you ever need it . p...
Owner's Manual
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...what to do to explain things quickly. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this, it in this book. It's an alphabetical list of the manual. In this manual, you'll find a number of safety cautions in ... about things that could hurtyou if you were to ignore the warning. You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. iii How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions.If you don't, you or others could be hurt. I These mean thereis something that could hurt you 'll find...
...what to do to explain things quickly. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this, it in this book. It's an alphabetical list of the manual. In this manual, you'll find a number of safety cautions in ... about things that could hurtyou if you were to ignore the warning. You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. iii How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions.If you don't, you or others could be hurt. I These mean thereis something that could hurt you 'll find...
Owner's Manual
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...See for NOTICE: If you are parts of the air bag system. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. Your Oldsmobile retailer and the Achieva Service Manual have to an air bag when if it inflates. They are probably part of the air bag system in several places around your... retailer service. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the ...
...See for NOTICE: If you are parts of the air bag system. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. Your Oldsmobile retailer and the Achieva Service Manual have to an air bag when if it inflates. They are probably part of the air bag system in several places around your... retailer service. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the ...
Owner's Manual
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... have a heavy load, you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for your trunk. 4-33 IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels onyour vehicle show how much weight it out. The other label is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Loading...
... have a heavy load, you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for your trunk. 4-33 IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels onyour vehicle show how much weight it out. The other label is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Loading...
Owner's Manual
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... Own Service Work If you want to do some of any service work ona vehicle without knowing enough about how to service your Oldsmobile than this manual can. You should keep a record with all partsreceipts and list the mileage and the date of your own service work, see "Serviceand... Owner You can later break or fall off. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile" in the Index. Before attempting to use the wrong fasteners,parts can be injured ...
... Own Service Work If you want to do some of any service work ona vehicle without knowing enough about how to service your Oldsmobile than this manual can. You should keep a record with all partsreceipts and list the mileage and the date of your own service work, see "Serviceand... Owner You can later break or fall off. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile" in the Index. Before attempting to use the wrong fasteners,parts can be injured ...
Owner's Manual
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... or deteriorated. See "Engine Exhaust'' in the Index. replaceas needed . Do not lubricate acceleratorand cruise control cables. 7-45 See "Serviceand Owner Publications" in the Index. Inspect body the near the exhaust system.Look for broken,damaged, missing or out-of lubrication. Make sure any... cables that have them replaced if they are completed at least twice a year (for proper hook-up in a GM service manual. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front rear suspensionand steering and system for damage or missing parts...
... or deteriorated. See "Engine Exhaust'' in the Index. replaceas needed . Do not lubricate acceleratorand cruise control cables. 7-45 See "Serviceand Owner Publications" in the Index. Inspect body the near the exhaust system.Look for broken,damaged, missing or out-of lubrication. Make sure any... cables that have them replaced if they are completed at least twice a year (for proper hook-up in a GM service manual. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front rear suspensionand steering and system for damage or missing parts...
Owner's Manual
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...call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a ...Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada is 1-800-668-5539. Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase...
...call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a ...Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada is 1-800-668-5539. Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase...
Owner's Manual
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... cases. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. 1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following...
... cases. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. 1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following...
Owner's Manual
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...different from your shipping address shown. - a PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio Owner's Manual Without Portfolio VEHIC NAME TOTAL QTY. BOX NUMBERS) (CITY) DAYTIME... TELEPHONE NO. (STATE) (ZIP CODE) 0 AREA CODE P A Y M E N T Check or Money Order payable to : HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. order processing. Material cannot be sent. funds. PRICE EACH* YEAR $40.00 1997 1997 1997...
...different from your shipping address shown. - a PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio Owner's Manual Without Portfolio VEHIC NAME TOTAL QTY. BOX NUMBERS) (CITY) DAYTIME... TELEPHONE NO. (STATE) (ZIP CODE) 0 AREA CODE P A Y M E N T Check or Money Order payable to : HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. order processing. Material cannot be sent. funds. PRICE EACH* YEAR $40.00 1997 1997 1997...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Mirror ...2-49 ManualTransaxle ...2-16 Shifting ...2-25 2-16 Starting Your Engine ...Manual Transaxle Check ...7-42 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...6-22 6-4 Methanol ... Normal Replacement Parts ...6-63 7-49 MaintenanceRecord ...Maintenance Schedule ...7-1 7-2 Introduction ...Long Tripmighway Definition ...7-6 Long Tripmighway Intervals ...7-6 Organization ...7-3 Owner Checks and Services ...7-41 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-45 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-47 Scheduled Maintenance Services...
... Control Mirror ...2-49 ManualTransaxle ...2-16 Shifting ...2-25 2-16 Starting Your Engine ...Manual Transaxle Check ...7-42 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...6-22 6-4 Methanol ... Normal Replacement Parts ...6-63 7-49 MaintenanceRecord ...Maintenance Schedule ...7-1 7-2 Introduction ...Long Tripmighway Definition ...7-6 Long Tripmighway Intervals ...7-6 Organization ...7-3 Owner Checks and Services ...7-41 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-45 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-47 Scheduled Maintenance Services...
Owner's Manual
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... Nightvision ...2-59 Odometer ...Off-Road Recovery ...4- 13 Oil. Automatic Transaxle ...2-23 Overheating Engine ...5- 13 7-41 Owner Checks and Services ...8- Manual Transaxle ...2-31 Passenger Position ...1-21 Passing ...4-13 Passing with a Trailer ...4-39 Passlock Warning Light ...2-70 Periodic ...on the Road ...5-1 Publications. Convenience ...2-52 Neutral. Service and Owner ...8-10 R a d i o Reception ...3-21 Radios ...3-6 Rain. Mirrors ...2-49 Convex Outside ...2-50 Inside Day/Night Rearview ...2-49 2-49 Manual Remote Control ...Power Remote Control ...2-50 Visorvanity ...2-54 MountainRoads ...
... Nightvision ...2-59 Odometer ...Off-Road Recovery ...4- 13 Oil. Automatic Transaxle ...2-23 Overheating Engine ...5- 13 7-41 Owner Checks and Services ...8- Manual Transaxle ...2-31 Passenger Position ...1-21 Passing ...4-13 Passing with a Trailer ...4-39 Passlock Warning Light ...2-70 Periodic ...on the Road ...5-1 Publications. Convenience ...2-52 Neutral. Service and Owner ...8-10 R a d i o Reception ...3-21 Radios ...3-6 Rain. Mirrors ...2-49 Convex Outside ...2-50 Inside Day/Night Rearview ...2-49 2-49 Manual Remote Control ...Power Remote Control ...2-50 Visorvanity ...2-54 MountainRoads ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Doing Your Own ...Service and Appearance Care ...6- 1 Service and Owner Publications ...8- 10 Service Publications ...8- 10 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ...1-26 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-54 Shift Lever. Skidding ...4-15 Sound Equipment, Adding ...3-21 5-32 Spare Tire, Compact ...Specifications and Capacities ...6-62 Specifications. Ordering ...Manuals. Tilt ...2-35 Storage Compartments ...2-51 6-35 Storage, Vehicle...
.... Doing Your Own ...Service and Appearance Care ...6- 1 Service and Owner Publications ...8- 10 Service Publications ...8- 10 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ...1-26 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-54 Shift Lever. Skidding ...4-15 Sound Equipment, Adding ...3-21 5-32 Spare Tire, Compact ...Specifications and Capacities ...6-62 Specifications. Ordering ...Manuals. Tilt ...2-35 Storage Compartments ...2-51 6-35 Storage, Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT SURGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE FUEL SECONDARY WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR BATTERY P6-29 P6-35 TIRES P6-40 REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6-6 TRUNK RELEASE P2-11 For detailed information, refer to thepage number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner's manual. 9-12
Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT SURGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE FUEL SECONDARY WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR BATTERY P6-29 P6-35 TIRES P6-40 REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6-6 TRUNK RELEASE P2-11 For detailed information, refer to thepage number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner's manual. 9-12