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...the Road Here you'll find of something you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to ...perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you want to read. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner... and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin...
...the Road Here you'll find of something you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to ...perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you want to read. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner... and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin...
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... learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and informationstarting, on Also explained arethe instrument panel and warning systems thattell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 2-16 2- 16 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-24 2-25 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control ...Equipped) TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-38 2-4 1 2-44 2-...
... learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and informationstarting, on Also explained arethe instrument panel and warning systems thattell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 2-16 2- 16 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-24 2-25 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control ...Equipped) TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-38 2-4 1 2-44 2-...
Owner's Manual
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... oneof your vehicle. If the driver's beltis already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on briefly when you start the If engine just to let you will also come onfor about Please follow this happens. Paying attention to know your vehicle. . They're a big help you ... come on your vehicle's functions.As you know when to fasten their safety belts. FASTEN BELTS 2-56 Warning lights come on when there may beisor problem a with your warning lights and gages. So please get to your vehicle's functions. pictures will to come on and stay on and stays when ...
... oneof your vehicle. If the driver's beltis already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on briefly when you start the If engine just to let you will also come onfor about Please follow this happens. Paying attention to know your vehicle. . They're a big help you ... come on your vehicle's functions.As you know when to fasten their safety belts. FASTEN BELTS 2-56 Warning lights come on when there may beisor problem a with your warning lights and gages. So please get to your vehicle's functions. pictures will to come on and stay on and stays when ...
Owner's Manual
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...this light is working; The air bag readinesslight should flash for a few seconds when you start the i on air engine or comes on could indicate that you if thereis an electrical problem. thenit should go out. If the to light doesn't come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as certain...light on then, havefixed so it will come on when you turn the ignition key RUN. Haveit checked right away. This means the system is a problem. 2-57 If the a r bag readiness light stays after you it is on when you are may not work properly. The system checksthe panel, ...
...this light is working; The air bag readinesslight should flash for a few seconds when you start the i on air engine or comes on could indicate that you if thereis an electrical problem. thenit should go out. If the to light doesn't come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as certain...light on then, havefixed so it will come on when you turn the ignition key RUN. Haveit checked right away. This means the system is a problem. 2-57 If the a r bag readiness light stays after you it is on when you are may not work properly. The system checksthe panel, ...
Owner's Manual
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... and there's a problem with your vehicle may on , you still have it fixed so it will be if ready to reset the system.the lightstill stays on , the system not limit wheel spin. If the light doesn't come on , or comes when you 're driving, your engine and may need service.... on for several seconds. Then start the engine may be a problem with your regular brakes. "Brake System See Warning Light'' earlier in this your traction control system and If again...
... and there's a problem with your vehicle may on , you still have it fixed so it will be if ready to reset the system.the lightstill stays on , the system not limit wheel spin. If the light doesn't come on , or comes when you 're driving, your engine and may need service.... on for several seconds. Then start the engine may be a problem with your regular brakes. "Brake System See Warning Light'' earlier in this your traction control system and If again...
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... should gooff. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index for the following reasons: Light (Option) System Active When your off engine-related problem, the system will turn the systemoff by an control system stops limiting wheel spin. . Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for... more information.) TRACTION ACTIVE If there's a brake system problem that specifically is related to traction control, the traction control system If will turnoff and the warning light will come on. off ...
... should gooff. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index for the following reasons: Light (Option) System Active When your off engine-related problem, the system will turn the systemoff by an control system stops limiting wheel spin. . Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for... more information.) TRACTION ACTIVE If there's a brake system problem that specifically is related to traction control, the traction control system If will turnoff and the warning light will come on. off ...
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...that emissions at acceptablelevels for the If the gage pointer moves the red warning zone on to is are assure that there a problem and service is required. the Index. 2-61 It means environment. warning chime is may prevent more turn off under normal driving... conditions, you have been operating your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK 0 I1 This system...
...that emissions at acceptablelevels for the If the gage pointer moves the red warning zone on to is are assure that there a problem and service is required. the Index. 2-61 It means environment. warning chime is may prevent more turn off under normal driving... conditions, you have been operating your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK 0 I1 This system...
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...steps have made light turnoff, the have developed. 2-63 Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may notice this as designed. If none of the properfuel to turn the light off . of water? If the LightIs On Steady You ...be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause light the to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once engine is warmed up , stalling when you put into your vehicle with the cap properly installed should the light off or improperly installed.A loose or...
...steps have made light turnoff, the have developed. 2-63 Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may notice this as designed. If none of the properfuel to turn the light off . of water? If the LightIs On Steady You ...be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause light the to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once engine is warmed up , stalling when you put into your vehicle with the cap properly installed should the light off or improperly installed.A loose or...
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...you will stay on , and you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while better braking and longer brake life. normally but don't pump your engine, or when you begindrive to push. Avoid needless heavy braking. If you the do a lot of unnecessary braking. the Index. () e 4-7 Some people... a braking skid. ABS is an is normal. this anti-lock brake system, stops, you do , If there's a problem with the pedal may get harder push down.If your engine to cool between advanced electronic braking system that your or If your anti-lock brake system check itself. But warning...
...you will stay on , and you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while better braking and longer brake life. normally but don't pump your engine, or when you begindrive to push. Avoid needless heavy braking. If you the do a lot of unnecessary braking. the Index. () e 4-7 Some people... a braking skid. ABS is an is normal. this anti-lock brake system, stops, you do , If there's a problem with the pedal may get harder push down.If your engine to cool between advanced electronic braking system that your or If your anti-lock brake system check itself. But warning...
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... is normal. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When this is especially useful slippery if road conditions.The system operates only it...allow you to safely useagain, you may have time to apply your brakes if that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your foot up ahead stop, even though you need the to lose traction. Just hold brake pedal down the firmly andlet anti-lock workfor...
... is normal. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When this is especially useful slippery if road conditions.The system operates only it...allow you to safely useagain, you may have time to apply your brakes if that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your foot up ahead stop, even though you need the to lose traction. Just hold brake pedal down the firmly andlet anti-lock workfor...
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...i 3 N : . The most important thing to know is dangerous. You would then have to do somethe of slowing down ahill. Shift down to go down , your engine do a l the work hard on steep a downhill slope. Know how togo uphill. There could crash. These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable..., passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. You would then have your engine running and yourvehicle in gear when you go over the top of special problems. Examples are some tips that let you go down .Shift to these and take appropriate action. You ...
...i 3 N : . The most important thing to know is dangerous. You would then have to do somethe of slowing down ahill. Shift down to go down , your engine do a l the work hard on steep a downhill slope. Know how togo uphill. There could crash. These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable..., passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. You would then have your engine running and yourvehicle in gear when you go over the top of special problems. Examples are some tips that let you go down .Shift to these and take appropriate action. You ...
Owner's Manual
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'llfind what to do about some problems that occur on the road. can 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-13 5-15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-22 5-22 5-33 5-34 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'llfind what to do about some problems that occur on the road. can 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-13 5-15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-22 5-22 5-33 5-34 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
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If there's still no signof steam, you can idle engine the while you're parked, to see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to the hood but see if for long periods in a trafficjam, shift toNEUTRAL (N); Turn off your vehicle right away. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or ... day. Idle for two or three minutes the warning stops. f If you get the overheat warning with no longer have the still warning, turn ofthe engine andget everyone out o the vehicle until it cools down. otherwise, shift to hot at the highest fan full speed and open window as necessary. If...
If there's still no signof steam, you can idle engine the while you're parked, to see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to the hood but see if for long periods in a trafficjam, shift toNEUTRAL (N); Turn off your vehicle right away. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or ... day. Idle for two or three minutes the warning stops. f If you get the overheat warning with no longer have the still warning, turn ofthe engine andget everyone out o the vehicle until it cools down. otherwise, shift to hot at the highest fan full speed and open window as necessary. If...
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... there is overheating, both fans should be at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the cooling system. How to Add Coolant to the fans see if the electric engine cooling are running . you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level 50/50 isn't at the FULL COLD mark, add ...a mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at above the or FULL COLD mark. Don't touch...
... there is overheating, both fans should be at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the cooling system. How to Add Coolant to the fans see if the electric engine cooling are running . you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level 50/50 isn't at the FULL COLD mark, add ...a mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at above the or FULL COLD mark. Don't touch...
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That's normal, a and you don't have a problem. ask your authorized Oldsmobile retailer diagnosis for emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called ... your warranty. Be sure the posted octane at octane or higher and you 87 hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If you're using fuel rated at least87. It's the heavy, constant knock that are... fuel to get rid to determine the cause failure. If it's bad enough,it is designed to your engine. In the eventit is less than 87, you 're accelerating or driving uphill. The If California specifications....
That's normal, a and you don't have a problem. ask your authorized Oldsmobile retailer diagnosis for emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called ... your warranty. Be sure the posted octane at octane or higher and you 87 hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If you're using fuel rated at least87. It's the heavy, constant knock that are... fuel to get rid to determine the cause failure. If it's bad enough,it is designed to your engine. In the eventit is less than 87, you 're accelerating or driving uphill. The If California specifications....
Owner's Manual
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...stay on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies water. Instead, of oil products.) Used oil can be even cause cancer? Don't used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Change the and filter every oil 7,500miles (12 500 k ) 12 ... the filter before disposal. is of ask your skin and could be areal threat tothe environment. whichever m or occurs first. If you have a problem properly disposing your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. you sure change your own oil, be to oil break ...
...stay on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies water. Instead, of oil products.) Used oil can be even cause cancer? Don't used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Change the and filter every oil 7,500miles (12 500 k ) 12 ... the filter before disposal. is of ask your skin and could be areal threat tothe environment. whichever m or occurs first. If you have a problem properly disposing your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. you sure change your own oil, be to oil break ...
Owner's Manual
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...neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring the level the cross-hatched area on into the dipstick. 3. Help keep the proper engine temperature. After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as described under "How to -34°F (-37°C). Pull out the dipstick. 2. Don't...is not covered by your vehicle 5 years or 150,000 miles for whichever occursfist, if you have a problem it with DEX-COOL B engine coolant. This coolant is filled with engine overheating,see "Engine Overheating"in the Index. A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will: Give freezing ...
...neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring the level the cross-hatched area on into the dipstick. 3. Help keep the proper engine temperature. After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as described under "How to -34°F (-37°C). Pull out the dipstick. 2. Don't...is not covered by your vehicle 5 years or 150,000 miles for whichever occursfist, if you have a problem it with DEX-COOL B engine coolant. This coolant is filled with engine overheating,see "Engine Overheating"in the Index. A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will: Give freezing ...
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... the proper fluid. The power steering fluid reservoir located on the dipstick. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat is in could indicate a problem. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to use, see of the engine compartment. 6-24 What to Use To determine what kind fluid to regularly check...
... the proper fluid. The power steering fluid reservoir located on the dipstick. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat is in could indicate a problem. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to use, see of the engine compartment. 6-24 What to Use To determine what kind fluid to regularly check...
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... ...3.11. 3.15 1-24 Center Passenger Position ...Certification Label ...4-30 Chains.Safety ...4-35 Chains.Tire ...6-42 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-61 Check Engine Light ... Brake 6-29 Adjustment ...Anti-lock System Warning Light ...2.59.4.7 6-26 Fluid ...6-26 Master Cylinder ...2-24 Parking ...6-29 Pedal Travel ...Replacing System......6-45 Glass ...6-43 Inside of Your Vehicle ...6-45 Instrumentpanel ...Leather ...6-44 6-46 Outside of Your Vehicle ...6-44 Special Problems ...6-44 Stains ...Tires ...6-48 6-44 Vinyl ...Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-46 Climate Control System ...3-2 Clock.
... ...3.11. 3.15 1-24 Center Passenger Position ...Certification Label ...4-30 Chains.Safety ...4-35 Chains.Tire ...6-42 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-61 Check Engine Light ... Brake 6-29 Adjustment ...Anti-lock System Warning Light ...2.59.4.7 6-26 Fluid ...6-26 Master Cylinder ...2-24 Parking ...6-29 Pedal Travel ...Replacing System......6-45 Glass ...6-43 Inside of Your Vehicle ...6-45 Instrumentpanel ...Leather ...6-44 6-46 Outside of Your Vehicle ...6-44 Special Problems ...6-44 Stains ...Tires ...6-48 6-44 Vinyl ...Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-46 Climate Control System ...3-2 Clock.
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...Parts ...6-59 Odometer ...2-55 2-55 Odometer. Accessory ...Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle ...2-22 5- 13 Overheating Engine ...7-30 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 11 Owner Publications. I' N e t . Engine ...6-11 2-64 Oil Level Warning Light ...2-51 Outlet. Ordering ...P a i n t Spotting.... Chemical ...6-49 2-41 ParadeDimming ...Park 2-20 AutomaticTransaxle ...2-25 Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of Safety Belts - ...5-1 Problems on the Road ...Programmable Automatic ...
...Parts ...6-59 Odometer ...2-55 2-55 Odometer. Accessory ...Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle ...2-22 5- 13 Overheating Engine ...7-30 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 11 Owner Publications. I' N e t . Engine ...6-11 2-64 Oil Level Warning Light ...2-51 Outlet. Ordering ...P a i n t Spotting.... Chemical ...6-49 2-41 ParadeDimming ...Park 2-20 AutomaticTransaxle ...2-25 Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of Safety Belts - ...5-1 Problems on the Road ...Programmable Automatic ...