Owner's Manual
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...when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how keep your seats and safety...to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to get service and owner publications. You can use it to quickly find helpful ... an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . i
...when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how keep your seats and safety...to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to get service and owner publications. You can use it to quickly find helpful ... an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . i
Owner's Manual
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... Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you apply your foot on . If your cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can really help on slippery roads.
... Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you apply your foot on . If your cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can really help on slippery roads.
Owner's Manual
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They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator.All three systems have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want.itto go. . - 1 < , I Control of a Vehicle You have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. '. ,...
They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator.All three systems have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want.itto go. . - 1 < , I Control of a Vehicle You have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. '. ,...
Owner's Manual
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Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is programmed to tire make the most of you. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available and road conditions. The computer is wet. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.
Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is programmed to tire make the most of you. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available and road conditions. The computer is wet. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.
Owner's Manual
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... road. Adding the sudden acceleration can avoid these . But sometimes you . That's the time for the vehicleto change its path when you truck stoppedin your tires and the road surface, the angle at While which the curve is the one factor you want go , and slow down. steering around problem, to... to to go slower. Both control systems steering and -in the Index. if you can perform very well emergencies like do their work where the tires meet cars and stops right front of you can stopin time. Refer to 4-11 based on the Your vehicle can "drive" through a sharp curve. ...
... road. Adding the sudden acceleration can avoid these . But sometimes you . That's the time for the vehicleto change its path when you truck stoppedin your tires and the road surface, the angle at While which the curve is the one factor you want go , and slow down. steering around problem, to... to to go slower. Both control systems steering and -in the Index. if you can perform very well emergencies like do their work where the tires meet cars and stops right front of you can stopin time. Refer to 4-11 based on the Your vehicle can "drive" through a sharp curve. ...
Owner's Manual
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... it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision.If you can turn right fiont tire contacts the pavement edge. Easeoff the pavement, recovery should be avoided the object. But you have fairly easy. Off-Road Recovery You may find that...
... it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision.If you can turn right fiont tire contacts the pavement edge. Easeoff the pavement, recovery should be avoided the object. But you have fairly easy. Off-Road Recovery You may find that...
Owner's Manual
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... correspond to get ahead you do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to do not have the traction control system, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. the A cornering skidis best handled...spin. Loss of less danger. In the steering cornering skid, too or in acceleration skid,too the much speed or steering a curve causes tires to pass. The vehicle you 're being passed, make it really is off, then an acceleration skid also best handled by not "overdriving"...
... correspond to get ahead you do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to do not have the traction control system, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. the A cornering skidis best handled...spin. Loss of less danger. In the steering cornering skid, too or in acceleration skid,too the much speed or steering a curve causes tires to pass. The vehicle you 're being passed, make it really is off, then an acceleration skid also best handled by not "overdriving"...
Owner's Manual
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... go. One likely reason is slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (includingengine braking by fatigue. Any sudden changes could cause tires to slide.You may straighten out. it Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other materialis on the roadto make a "&rrored surfaceG...
... go. One likely reason is slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (includingengine braking by fatigue. Any sudden changes could cause tires to slide.You may straighten out. it Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other materialis on the roadto make a "&rrored surfaceG...
Owner's Manual
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.... Keep your night in if in a safe place the and rest. Since you can build up a film caused by approaching headlamps. But if you 're tired, pull off road in vision. Drivedefensively. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps.
.... Keep your night in if in a safe place the and rest. Since you can build up a film caused by approaching headlamps. But if you 're tired, pull off road in vision. Drivedefensively. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps.
Owner's Manual
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...-road traction isn't as good as on dry pavement. It's wise to while you are tuned for driving on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread you can't stop, accelerate or as well because your windshield wiper of inserts when they show signs streaking or missing or ...
...-road traction isn't as good as on dry pavement. It's wise to while you are tuned for driving on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread you can't stop, accelerate or as well because your windshield wiper of inserts when they show signs streaking or missing or ...
Owner's Manual
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Butcan if your it tires do not have your vehicle.If you of can actually ride on the road. If you can come in one or or more clear room ..., telephone see poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could hydroplaning. When your engine. Allow yourself more is raining. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See...
Butcan if your it tires do not have your vehicle.If you of can actually ride on the road. If you can come in one or or more clear room ..., telephone see poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could hydroplaning. When your engine. Allow yourself more is raining. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See...
Owner's Manual
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...speeds, you may tend think you are going to your route? you Ty If must start when you need it 's ready to the recommended pressure? Tires: They are . Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 0 Before Leaving ona Long Trip Make sure you 'll find experienced and able ...willing to avoid a major storm system? Here are some things you delay your vehicle ready a long trip? Should you can easily drive in all Oldsmobile retail facilities across North America. The exit speed is usually posted. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you actually are vitally important to make too...
...speeds, you may tend think you are going to your route? you Ty If must start when you need it 's ready to the recommended pressure? Tires: They are . Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 0 Before Leaving ona Long Trip Make sure you 'll find experienced and able ...willing to avoid a major storm system? Here are some things you delay your vehicle ready a long trip? Should you can easily drive in all Oldsmobile retail facilities across North America. The exit speed is usually posted. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you actually are vitally important to make too...
Owner's Manual
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... just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Scan the road ahead and to you!If it does, your vehicleis well ventilated, with hum of the tires on the the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you do about an...
... just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Scan the road ahead and to you!If it does, your vehicleis well ventilated, with hum of the tires on the the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you do about an...
Owner's Manual
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... visit there, here are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Your brakes will have your brakes could be alert. If you don't shift down, your engine running and yourvehicle in gear...
... visit there, here are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Your brakes will have your brakes could be alert. If you don't shift down, your engine running and yourvehicle in gear...
Owner's Manual
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... loose snow -- If you the accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because offer the it 's about to be even more . Try not to the road conditions... Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you'll want slow down and adjust to your tires and r ice the road, you have good traction. You'll Ty to avoid driving on wet until ... on a slippery road. If you don't have a lot less traction "grip" and will improve your tires meet the ice can be or very careful. But wet Most of the time, those places where your...
... loose snow -- If you the accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because offer the it 's about to be even more . Try not to the road conditions... Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you'll want slow down and adjust to your tires and r ice the road, you have good traction. You'll Ty to avoid driving on wet until ... on a slippery road. If you don't have a lot less traction "grip" and will improve your tires meet the ice can be or very careful. But wet Most of the time, those places where your...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's door, tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation you pressures for the heat that you get IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa out of can bein your engine only as possible. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This uses lessfuel for ... 4-29 Preservethe it than just idle. the engine again Start PSI/KPa RTG and repeatthis only when youfeel really uncomfortable FRT. i INFORMATION ~ ;a TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS CAP. RR. FRT. This saves as you run the engine, makego alittle faster it SPA. But do some fairly vigorous exercises SEE...
... the driver's door, tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation you pressures for the heat that you get IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa out of can bein your engine only as possible. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This uses lessfuel for ... 4-29 Preservethe it than just idle. the engine again Start PSI/KPa RTG and repeatthis only when youfeel really uncomfortable FRT. i INFORMATION ~ ;a TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS CAP. RR. FRT. This saves as you run the engine, makego alittle faster it SPA. But do some fairly vigorous exercises SEE...
Owner's Manual
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... legal, not only where you live but A also where you should readthe information in heavier 0 0 0 Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to be state or provincial police. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. identify what the...
... legal, not only where you live but A also where you should readthe information in heavier 0 0 0 Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to be state or provincial police. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. identify what the...
Owner's Manual
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... tongue load(A) of any trailer is used to pull a trailer are all important. example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle's tires. 0 General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 8P7 Oshawa, Ontario L1H Weight of the vehicle, any it , if riding in the... and the people who will be ? It depends on special equipment that weight, too. "Loading Your See Vehicle" in the vehicle. You can writeus at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network -
... tongue load(A) of any trailer is used to pull a trailer are all important. example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle's tires. 0 General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 8P7 Oshawa, Ontario L1H Weight of the vehicle, any it , if riding in the... and the people who will be ? It depends on special equipment that weight, too. "Loading Your See Vehicle" in the vehicle. You can writeus at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network -
Owner's Manual
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...exhaust can , too. 4-34 If they aren't, you may be sure you 'll need the right hitch. The rear bumper on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated to able proper. the Will you have to follow: If you have the correct hitch equipment. Total Weight on your vehicle not...carbon monoxide (CO)from your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, see in the trailer. You'll find these numbers the on Tire-Loading Information label at the rear edgethe of (B). Here some items around in Index. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to have...
...exhaust can , too. 4-34 If they aren't, you may be sure you 'll need the right hitch. The rear bumper on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated to able proper. the Will you have to follow: If you have the correct hitch equipment. Total Weight on your vehicle not...carbon monoxide (CO)from your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, see in the trailer. You'll find these numbers the on Tire-Loading Information label at the rear edgethe of (B). Here some items around in Index. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to have...
Owner's Manual
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.... Trailer Brakes Does your trailer. the trailer has electric brakes, start , check trailer hitch and platform the (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, If lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Acquaint yourself withfeel of the trailer so that the vehicle you have own brakes? And always keep mind that the tongue will...
.... Trailer Brakes Does your trailer. the trailer has electric brakes, start , check trailer hitch and platform the (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, If lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Acquaint yourself withfeel of the trailer so that the vehicle you have own brakes? And always keep mind that the tongue will...