Owner's Manual
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... COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( @ ) SPEAKER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , FUEL #0 b B V VENTILATING FAN ( ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS ...
... COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( @ ) SPEAKER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , FUEL #0 b B V VENTILATING FAN ( ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS ...
Owner's Manual
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...Your Vehicle New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Tips on starting, shifting and braking. and whatto do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and infomation on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle ...Operation Second-Gear Start Parking Brake Guidelines Important Informationon Engine Exhaust Operation of Your Windows 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-...
...Your Vehicle New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Tips on starting, shifting and braking. and whatto do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and infomation on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle ...Operation Second-Gear Start Parking Brake Guidelines Important Informationon Engine Exhaust Operation of Your Windows 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-...
Owner's Manual
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...Ignition Positions A -- -- A warning chime will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in . New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need an elaborate "break-in the Index for more information. It is the only position from which...and the key'isin the ignition: 2-13 But it will sound if you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this time your new brake linings aren'tyet broken in . OFF (A): Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is off . Don't make full-...
...Ignition Positions A -- -- A warning chime will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in . New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need an elaborate "break-in the Index for more information. It is the only position from which...and the key'isin the ignition: 2-13 But it will sound if you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this time your new brake linings aren'tyet broken in . OFF (A): Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is off . Don't make full-...
Owner's Manual
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... you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle according to apply your regular brake before you maintain brake application. Your transaxle can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. Then move very rapidly. I I NOTICE: Shifting to... to back up. To restart when you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. as you can be damaged by doing thisand will not be covered by your ...
... you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle according to apply your regular brake before you maintain brake application. Your transaxle can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. Then move very rapidly. I I NOTICE: Shifting to... to back up. To restart when you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. as you can be damaged by doing thisand will not be covered by your ...
Owner's Manual
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.../h) for more power but then you would also want to use your transaxle. You may notice some variation in shift speed in SECOND (2) for engine braking. You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your vehicle is going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your vehicle in ... and on. It can use it on a hill. 2-20 Don't shift into PARK (P) to if you were stuck in deep snow or mud. Use your brakes or shift into SECOND you are going slowly enough. This might happen very deep sandor mudor were up againsta solid object. SECOND (2): This position gives...
.../h) for more power but then you would also want to use your transaxle. You may notice some variation in shift speed in SECOND (2) for engine braking. You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your vehicle is going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your vehicle in ... and on. It can use it on a hill. 2-20 Don't shift into PARK (P) to if you were stuck in deep snow or mud. Use your brakes or shift into SECOND you are going slowly enough. This might happen very deep sandor mudor were up againsta solid object. SECOND (2): This position gives...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle begins to move. That section shows what to do first to drive, a chime will sound warning you are parking on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with your right foot. After startingin SECOND ( 2 ) gear, place the... shift lever in sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. The transaxle will come on. 2-21 If you could also damage other slippery surfaces. ...
...the vehicle begins to move. That section shows what to do first to drive, a chime will sound warning you are parking on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with your right foot. After startingin SECOND ( 2 ) gear, place the... shift lever in sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. The transaxle will come on. 2-21 If you could also damage other slippery surfaces. ...
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If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with you. Remove the key and take it with your right foot and set .Your vehicle can roll. If you 're on the ... the ignition key toOFF. 4. Shifting-IntoPARK (P) I f you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move , even when you can leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking...
If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with you. Remove the key and take it with your right foot and set .Your vehicle can roll. If you 're on the ... the ignition key toOFF. 4. Shifting-IntoPARK (P) I f you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move , even when you can leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever out of PARK (P). After you may find out how, see if you can be injured. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shi It can move seat. To find it . If you have to. Your vehicle could When you are parking on hill a and you... the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). ~- 2-23 Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have toleave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you can , it could move the shiftlever-away from the parking pawl in the transaxle.You may need to have z -bther vehicle...
... the shift lever out of PARK (P). After you may find out how, see if you can be injured. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shi It can move seat. To find it . If you have to. Your vehicle could When you are parking on hill a and you... the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). ~- 2-23 Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have toleave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you can , it could move the shiftlever-away from the parking pawl in the transaxle.You may need to have z -bther vehicle...
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... down but still can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brake before moving the shift lever.) If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever -- Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you ... Burn 3. Shift to apply your vehicle and ignite. See "Automatic Transaxle" in ON. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you maintain brake application. You have to NEUTRAL (N). 4. If you ever hold the regular brake until the end of PARK (P) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
... down but still can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brake before moving the shift lever.) If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever -- Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you ... Burn 3. Shift to apply your vehicle and ignite. See "Automatic Transaxle" in ON. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you maintain brake application. You have to NEUTRAL (N). 4. If you ever hold the regular brake until the end of PARK (P) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
Owner's Manual
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... each passenger door has a switch for its own window. If you 're on fairly level ground, always set ,Your vehiclecan roll, Don't leave your parkink brake and move the shift lever PARK to ( P ) . Power Windows (If Equipped) 2-26 To be sure your You or others could be sure your vehicle won...
... each passenger door has a switch for its own window. If you 're on fairly level ground, always set ,Your vehiclecan roll, Don't leave your parkink brake and move the shift lever PARK to ( P ) . Power Windows (If Equipped) 2-26 To be sure your You or others could be sure your vehicle won...
Owner's Manual
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... on the accelerator. not work at a steady speed. So, don't use cruise control on slippery roads. Cruise control can be dangerous where you apply your brake, the cruise control shuts off. 2-32 On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Don't use your cruise control on winding roads or in tire...
... on the accelerator. not work at a steady speed. So, don't use cruise control on slippery roads. Cruise control can be dangerous where you apply your brake, the cruise control shuts off. 2-32 On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Don't use your cruise control on winding roads or in tire...
Owner's Manual
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... it . If you press the RESUME/ACCEL button longer than half a second, the vehicle wiU keep going about half a second. So unless you apply the brake. Take your footoff the accelerator pedal. But you can press the cruise control RESUME/ACCEL button for about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you... using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruisewhen you want. 3. Once you're going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. Get up to the speed you don't wantto. Press the cruise control ON/OFF button. This, of the steering wheel. 1. You'll go right back...
... it . If you press the RESUME/ACCEL button longer than half a second, the vehicle wiU keep going about half a second. So unless you apply the brake. Take your footoff the accelerator pedal. But you can press the cruise control RESUME/ACCEL button for about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you... using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruisewhen you want. 3. Once you're going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. Get up to the speed you don't wantto. Press the cruise control ON/OFF button. This, of the steering wheel. 1. You'll go right back...
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... When you want , and then When going small amounts, press the RESUME/ACCEL button downhill, you may have to brake or shifta to maintain your speed. Of course, applying the brake time you do this , your cruise control will work after you turn off the cruise control: There are two ways... going up steep hills, you take your footoff the pedal, your vehicle will go to the higher speed. The accelerate featurewill only work on the brake pedal; 0 Push the SETDECEL button until you get up to the speed you want , then release it . time you outof cruise control. Passing Another ...
... When you want , and then When going small amounts, press the RESUME/ACCEL button downhill, you may have to brake or shifta to maintain your speed. Of course, applying the brake time you do this , your cruise control will work after you turn off the cruise control: There are two ways... going up steep hills, you take your footoff the pedal, your vehicle will go to the higher speed. The accelerate featurewill only work on the brake pedal; 0 Push the SETDECEL button until you get up to the speed you want , then release it . time you outof cruise control. Passing Another ...
Owner's Manual
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... many different driving conditions, but they can makeit easier for others to the reduced brightness of your vehicle with the DIU off, set the park brake while the ignition is not set. 0 0 2-36 The DRL systemwill make your low-beam headlamps come on a atreduced brightness when: 0 0 When theDRL are...below the defroster grille makes the DRL and Automatic Light Control (ALC) work, so be on the regular headlamp system when you release the park brake. As with your headlamps will turn off your regular lamps, and your headlamps on , The headlamp switch is off, The transaxle is notin ...
... many different driving conditions, but they can makeit easier for others to the reduced brightness of your vehicle with the DIU off, set the park brake while the ignition is not set. 0 0 2-36 The DRL systemwill make your low-beam headlamps come on a atreduced brightness when: 0 0 When theDRL are...below the defroster grille makes the DRL and Automatic Light Control (ALC) work, so be on the regular headlamp system when you release the park brake. As with your headlamps will turn off your regular lamps, and your headlamps on , The headlamp switch is off, The transaxle is notin ...
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Turn SignalMultifunction Lever J. You'll know aat glance how your instrument panel are: A. Climate Control System N. Accessory Power Outlets 0. Park Brake Pedal D. Cruise Control Switches (If Equipped) R. Windshield Wipermasher Lever S. Hood Release Lever T. Gear Shift Lever P. Instrument Panel Cluster G. Trunk Release Button U. Instrument Panel Cupholder H. Ignition ...
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever J. You'll know aat glance how your instrument panel are: A. Climate Control System N. Accessory Power Outlets 0. Park Brake Pedal D. Cruise Control Switches (If Equipped) R. Windshield Wipermasher Lever S. Hood Release Lever T. Gear Shift Lever P. Instrument Panel Cluster G. Trunk Release Button U. Instrument Panel Cupholder H. Ignition ...
Owner's Manual
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... light is still on when you turn the ignition key toON. Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts.If one part isn't working, the other part can lead to stop. BRAKE This light should come on , have a brake problem. If the warning light comes on briefly when you...
... light is still on when you turn the ignition key toON. Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts.If one part isn't working, the other part can lead to stop. BRAKE This light should come on , have a brake problem. If the warning light comes on briefly when you...
Owner's Manual
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Then start your engine and it will come on when you turn your ignition on again while you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Oldsmobile needs service. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlierin this light will stay onfor three seconds. If the light still stays on, or comes on or... OFF. If the light stays on , you 're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light is also on and the chime sounds, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on , you still have...
Then start your engine and it will come on when you turn your ignition on again while you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Oldsmobile needs service. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlierin this light will stay onfor three seconds. If the light still stays on, or comes on or... OFF. If the light stays on , you 're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light is also on and the chime sounds, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on , you still have...
Owner's Manual
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We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-9 4-9 4-11 4- 12 4-13 Defensive Driving Driving Drunk Having Controlof Your Vehicle Your Braking System Information Anti-Lock Brake Information Braking in Emergencies Steering Tips Off-Road Recovery Tips Passing Other Vehicles Losing Controlof Your Vehicle 4- 14 4-16 4-2 1 4-22 4-22 4-24 4-26 4-28 4-30 4-32...
We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-9 4-9 4-11 4- 12 4-13 Defensive Driving Driving Drunk Having Controlof Your Vehicle Your Braking System Information Anti-Lock Brake Information Braking in Emergencies Steering Tips Off-Road Recovery Tips Passing Other Vehicles Losing Controlof Your Vehicle 4- 14 4-16 4-2 1 4-22 4-22 4-24 4-26 4-28 4-30 4-32...
Owner's Manual
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... or freeways, it means "always expect the unexpected." Allow enough following distance. Be ready for anything." Anticipate what they are about driving is going to brake or turn suddenly. 4-2 Yet they might do. Rear-end collisions are common. You never know when the vehicle in front of accidents. Please start with...
... or freeways, it means "always expect the unexpected." Allow enough following distance. Be ready for anything." Anticipate what they are about driving is going to brake or turn suddenly. 4-2 Yet they might do. Rear-end collisions are common. You never know when the vehicle in front of accidents. Please start with...
Owner's Manual
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...power assist is used up, it when you will be harder to push down. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If your engine ever stops while you do , the pedal may get harder to push.... But you willstill have time cool to between hard stops.Your brakes will stay on. Avoid needless heavy braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. A B S is a braking -- If your brakes. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will wear out much fasterif you 're...
...power assist is used up, it when you will be harder to push down. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If your engine ever stops while you do , the pedal may get harder to push.... But you willstill have time cool to between hard stops.Your brakes will stay on. Avoid needless heavy braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. A B S is a braking -- If your brakes. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will wear out much fasterif you 're...
