Owner's Manual
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...Here you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. Problems on page 8-8. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you information Index Here's... comfort controls and how to keep your audio system. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to operate your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good. You can use . i on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what...
...Here you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. Problems on page 8-8. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you information Index Here's... comfort controls and how to keep your audio system. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to operate your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good. You can use . i on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what...
Owner's Manual
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FUSE P LIGHTER HORN FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( 0 ) )cr COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( @ ) SPEAKER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , FUEL #0 b B V VENTILATING FAN ( ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may find on someof your vehicle. For example, these ...
FUSE P LIGHTER HORN FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( 0 ) )cr COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( @ ) SPEAKER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , FUEL #0 b B V VENTILATING FAN ( ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may find on someof your vehicle. For example, these ...
Owner's Manual
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...-- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here 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 2-30 2-32 2-35 2-36 2- 37 2-39 2-41...
...-- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here 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 2-30 2-32 2-35 2-36 2- 37 2-39 2-41...
Owner's Manual
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... and turn thetrunk lock cylinder. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. See "Comfort Controls'' in the Index. 2-10 It can 't seeor smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you must drive with the setting on VENT. Trunk To unlock thetrunk from the outside air into your vehicle. Remote...
... and turn thetrunk lock cylinder. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. See "Comfort Controls'' in the Index. 2-10 It can 't seeor smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you must drive with the setting on VENT. Trunk To unlock thetrunk from the outside air into your vehicle. Remote...
Owner's Manual
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..., the THEFT SYSTEM light have to lock it up and take them in your retailer for service. If the THEFTSYSTEM light comes on while the engine is If you . See your vehicle? The system is armed once the key is disabled. fuel is removed from the ignition. What if you...with a valid key. will be watching turned with you parkin a lot where someone will go off after the engineis started. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program at Night Passlock TM Park in a storage area, like your valuables in a lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. ...
..., the THEFT SYSTEM light have to lock it up and take them in your retailer for service. If the THEFTSYSTEM light comes on while the engine is If you . See your vehicle? The system is armed once the key is disabled. fuel is removed from the ignition. What if you...with a valid key. will be watching turned with you parkin a lot where someone will go off after the engineis started. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program at Night Passlock TM Park in a storage area, like your valuables in a lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. ...
Owner's Manual
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...and windshield wipers when the engine is stopped. When the engine starts, let some instrument panel warning lights. go down as your vehicle is not running . that's a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Use this position if your Oldsmobile is also where the key... returns after you can damage your vehicle. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) if your vehicle must be drained much sooner. And the ...
...and windshield wipers when the engine is stopped. When the engine starts, let some instrument panel warning lights. go down as your vehicle is not running . that's a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Use this position if your Oldsmobile is also where the key... returns after you can damage your vehicle. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) if your vehicle must be drained much sooner. And the ...
Owner's Manual
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... a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. be sure to unplug and store the cord as it into an ungrounded outlet could from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? How long should you have, and some other things.... You could overheat and cause a fire. Instead of extension cord could be parking your Oldsmobile retailerin the area where you the best advice for atleast 15 amps. 4. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug the cord intoa properly...
... a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. be sure to unplug and store the cord as it into an ungrounded outlet could from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? How long should you have, and some other things.... You could overheat and cause a fire. Instead of extension cord could be parking your Oldsmobile retailerin the area where you the best advice for atleast 15 amps. 4. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug the cord intoa properly...
Owner's Manual
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...-- Shift your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. as you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving forward could damage your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. NOTICE: Do not shift out of PARK (P)" later in this manual. You could move the...lever is fully in PARK (P) range before you can be damaged by doing thisand will not be covered by your vehicle is being towed. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Then move very rapidly. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving ...
...-- Shift your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. as you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving forward could damage your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. NOTICE: Do not shift out of PARK (P)" later in this manual. You could move the...lever is fully in PARK (P) range before you can be damaged by doing thisand will not be covered by your vehicle is being towed. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Then move very rapidly. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving ...
Owner's Manual
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... (105 km/h) or you can use it on hills. This might happen very deep sandor mudor were up againsta solid object. You can damage your engine. If the selector lever is put in position on . Use DRIVE (D) or THIRD(3) as much as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you... either first or second gear depending on vehicle speed. You can damage your frontwheels can use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or in SECOND (2) for engine braking. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. You can 't rotate, don't try to 40 km/h) for more than 25 miles (41 km), or at...
... (105 km/h) or you can use it on hills. This might happen very deep sandor mudor were up againsta solid object. You can damage your engine. If the selector lever is put in position on . Use DRIVE (D) or THIRD(3) as much as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you... either first or second gear depending on vehicle speed. You can damage your frontwheels can use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or in SECOND (2) for engine braking. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. You can 't rotate, don't try to 40 km/h) for more than 25 miles (41 km), or at...
Owner's Manual
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... all the way toward the front of your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or others could be sure your vehicle. 3. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can roll. Move the shift lever intoPARK (P) like this: 0 Hold in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If...
... all the way toward the front of your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or others could be sure your vehicle. 3. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can roll. Move the shift lever intoPARK (P) like this: 0 Hold in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If...
Owner's Manual
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... PARK (P)" in suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in the transaxle,so you can be injured. If you can move seat. with the engine running, besure your vehicle isin PARK (P) and your vehicle with into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. After you've moved the shift ...lever into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's the engine running. overheat and even catch fire. Don't leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you leave it could move the shiftlever-away...
... PARK (P)" in suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in the transaxle,so you can be injured. If you can move seat. with the engine running, besure your vehicle isin PARK (P) and your vehicle with into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. After you've moved the shift ...lever into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's the engine running. overheat and even catch fire. Don't leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you leave it could move the shiftlever-away...
Owner's Manual
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...coming in place can kill. can cause unconsciousness and death. Another closed -in place can 't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). I f you ever have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. Engine exhaust can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in a collision. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on...correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. You might have to, here are some things to blow out anyCO; r Idling the engine with the engine running . But if you ever suspect exhaust is a garage.
...coming in place can kill. can cause unconsciousness and death. Another closed -in place can 't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). I f you ever have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. Engine exhaust can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in a collision. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on...correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. You might have to, here are some things to blow out anyCO; r Idling the engine with the engine running . But if you ever suspect exhaust is a garage.
Owner's Manual
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If you've left the engine running unless you have to. Power Windows (If Equipped) 2-26 Windows Manual Windows It can move . In addition, each window. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in ... has a switch for its own window. If you are located on fairly level ground, always set ,Your vehiclecan roll, Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index.
If you've left the engine running unless you have to. Power Windows (If Equipped) 2-26 Windows Manual Windows It can move . In addition, each window. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in ... has a switch for its own window. If you are located on fairly level ground, always set ,Your vehiclecan roll, Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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...1000 4 Warning lights and gages can signal that may be on when there may occur. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you are familiar with oneof your vehicle. Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. If you know they're working... when this happens. As you will help you should not be isor a problem with this section, you locate them. The tachometer shows your engine at speeds in revolutions per minute (rpm). I Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is ...
...1000 4 Warning lights and gages can signal that may be on when there may occur. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you are familiar with oneof your vehicle. Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. If you know they're working... when this happens. As you will help you should not be isor a problem with this section, you locate them. The tachometer shows your engine at speeds in revolutions per minute (rpm). I Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is ...
Owner's Manual
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...all your accessories, such as a check to warn you if thereis a problem. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it will flashfor a few seconds when you turn on while you are driving, yourair bag system may have a problem with the light on... a short distance with the electrical charging system. Thenthe light should go out. If it stays on, or comes on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-52 This means The air bag readiness light should flash for malfunctions. Charging System Indicator ...
...all your accessories, such as a check to warn you if thereis a problem. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it will flashfor a few seconds when you turn on while you are driving, yourair bag system may have a problem with the light on... a short distance with the electrical charging system. Thenthe light should go out. If it stays on, or comes on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-52 This means The air bag readiness light should flash for malfunctions. Charging System Indicator ...
Owner's Manual
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... on, or comes on , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Oldsmobile needs service. If the light stays on or start the engine again to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light is also on when you're driving, stop as soon... Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this section. Or, if the light comes on , you don't have anti-lock brakes. Then start your engine and it will come on when you turn your ignition on and the chime sounds, turn the ignition off.
... on, or comes on , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Oldsmobile needs service. If the light stays on or start the engine again to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light is also on when you're driving, stop as soon... Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this section. Or, if the light comes on , you don't have anti-lock brakes. Then start your engine and it will come on when you turn your ignition on and the chime sounds, turn the ignition off.
Owner's Manual
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...malfunction. This system is also designed to assist your vehicle serviced as you can. TheCHECK ENGINE light comeson to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for See "Engine Coolant"in the Index.If there are visible the lifeof the vehicle, helping to produce a... . Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is called OBD I1 (On-Board the coolantlevel checked. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of steam, see "Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is require soon as environment.
...malfunction. This system is also designed to assist your vehicle serviced as you can. TheCHECK ENGINE light comeson to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for See "Engine Coolant"in the Index.If there are visible the lifeof the vehicle, helping to produce a... . Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is called OBD I1 (On-Board the coolantlevel checked. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of steam, see "Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is require soon as environment.
Owner's Manual
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...light doesn't come on, as a check to do so, stop the vehicle. Avoiding steep uphill grades. Turn the keyoff, wait atleast 10 seconds and restartthe engine. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: The following may prevent more serious damage to your may damage the...If you are towing a trailer, reduce the .amountof cargo being hauled as soon as it you is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is possible. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and serviceis required. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to show it is...
...light doesn't come on, as a check to do so, stop the vehicle. Avoiding steep uphill grades. Turn the keyoff, wait atleast 10 seconds and restartthe engine. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: The following may prevent more serious damage to your may damage the...If you are towing a trailer, reduce the .amountof cargo being hauled as soon as it you is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is possible. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and serviceis required. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to show it is...
Owner's Manual
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...hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . If you experience one or moreof these conditions, change the fuel brand you recently put the vehicle into your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you recently changed brands of the properfuel to fix any mechanical or electrical... problems that may go away once the engine is warmed up This will require at least full tank of fuel? It will be sure to fuel your vehicle with the cap properly ...
...hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . If you experience one or moreof these conditions, change the fuel brand you recently put the vehicle into your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you recently changed brands of the properfuel to fix any mechanical or electrical... problems that may go away once the engine is warmed up This will require at least full tank of fuel? It will be sure to fuel your vehicle with the cap properly ...