Owner's Manual
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...Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to use. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- ... get service and owner publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to operate your...
...Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to use. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- ... get service and owner publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to operate your...
Owner's Manual
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... TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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...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 2-48 2-5 1 2-52 2-56 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust While You're Parked Running Your Engine Windows Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and ...
...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 2-48 2-5 1 2-52 2-56 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust While You're Parked Running Your Engine Windows Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and ...
Owner's Manual
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... or older children who in the rear won't be the inside when this feature is running. 3. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is in use. Unlock the door and open . Close the door. The power door locks will now work , and locks how to the other...
... or older children who in the rear won't be the inside when this feature is running. 3. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is in use. Unlock the door and open . Close the door. The power door locks will now work , and locks how to the other...
Owner's Manual
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... its highest speed with the trunk lid open them with keys inside, it . That will your vehicle. so don't do this. It can help. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. You can cause unconsciousness even death.
... its highest speed with the trunk lid open them with keys inside, it . That will your vehicle. so don't do this. It can help. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. You can cause unconsciousness even death.
Owner's Manual
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Then take the door key with you. If someon key tries to the engine. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to start your vehicle again or uses another not during this time, the vehicle will start.
Then take the door key with you. If someon key tries to the engine. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to start your vehicle again or uses another not during this time, the vehicle will start.
Owner's Manual
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...starter won 't work . If the starter won 't work with other key, your see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. the The SECURITY light will flash. But you don't have a new key made . Turnthe... ignition off . If you're ever driving and SECURITY light comes the on , 1 engine if you lose or damage a PASS-Key1ignition key, 1 the Indexj. Wait about three minutes and try again. Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). In ...
...starter won 't work . If the starter won 't work with other key, your see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. the The SECURITY light will flash. But you don't have a new key made . Turnthe... ignition off . If you're ever driving and SECURITY light comes the on , 1 engine if you lose or damage a PASS-Key1ignition key, 1 the Indexj. Wait about three minutes and try again. Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). In ...
Owner's Manual
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...you key in any accessories. RUN (D): This is the position thatthe switch returns to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position startsthe engine. LOCK (B): This is the only positionin which you open the driver's door. so, is not running, you are using the correct if key; ...can remove the key. Retained Accessory Power Equipped) (If Ifyou have electrical power will hear a warning tone when you can even when the engine is it , be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to force it is running ,the positions the ACCESSORY and RUN ...
...you key in any accessories. RUN (D): This is the position thatthe switch returns to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position startsthe engine. LOCK (B): This is the only positionin which you open the driver's door. so, is not running, you are using the correct if key; ...can remove the key. Retained Accessory Power Equipped) (If Ifyou have electrical power will hear a warning tone when you can even when the engine is it , be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to force it is running ,the positions the ACCESSORY and RUN ...
Owner's Manual
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...transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Engine Move your engine starts. If it floor and holding there as your Oldsmobile is stopped. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do , you 're already moving . for ...longer than 15 seconds at a time until your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your engine still won 't start right away, hold...
...transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Engine Move your engine starts. If it floor and holding there as your Oldsmobile is stopped. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do , you 're already moving . for ...longer than 15 seconds at a time until your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your engine still won 't start right away, hold...
Owner's Manual
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...electronics in your vehicle. If you could changethe way the engine operates. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimumof in the Index. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. You'll get easier starting your ...vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to do it without damaging your vehicle. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In ...
...electronics in your vehicle. If you could changethe way the engine operates. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimumof in the Index. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. You'll get easier starting your ...vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to do it without damaging your vehicle. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In ...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels. The retailer can 't move easily. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.f the cordwon't reach, use when start your engine because your vehicle. How long should you don't, it away cord keep the coolant heater plugged in? Your automatic transaxle may have , andsome other things...
... wheels. The retailer can 't move easily. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.f the cordwon't reach, use when start your engine because your vehicle. How long should you don't, it away cord keep the coolant heater plugged in? Your automatic transaxle may have , andsome other things...
Owner's Manual
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...Shifting Into PARK (P)" in theIndex. To rock your vehicle back and forth to . I you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your.... set your regular shift interlock.You have to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is running , the vehicle can roll. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is stopped. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to REVERSE while your vehicle is on. Ice 2-21 NOTICE: Shifting to back up. I f you maintain...
...Shifting Into PARK (P)" in theIndex. To rock your vehicle back and forth to . I you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your.... set your regular shift interlock.You have to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is running , the vehicle can roll. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is stopped. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to REVERSE while your vehicle is on. Ice 2-21 NOTICE: Shifting to back up. I f you maintain...
Owner's Manual
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... for normal fuel driving, however,it seems not to your transaxle caused shifting out by your warranty. 2-22 So, if this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. You could move very rapidly. To restart when you're for already...
... for normal fuel driving, however,it seems not to your transaxle caused shifting out by your warranty. 2-22 So, if this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. You could move very rapidly. To restart when you're for already...
Owner's Manual
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... use your brakesoff and on hilly, winding roads. It can help control your speedas you go downsteep mountain roads, but then you can damage your engine. 2-23 Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0)THIRD (3) as much as possible. SECOND (2): This position gives you even more power but (2). You could overheat damage the and transaxle...
... use your brakesoff and on hilly, winding roads. It can help control your speedas you go downsteep mountain roads, but then you can damage your engine. 2-23 Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0)THIRD (3) as much as possible. SECOND (2): This position gives you even more power but (2). You could overheat damage the and transaxle...
Owner's Manual
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... (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. 2. It can the move , even when you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or others could be dangerous get outof your right and foot...
... (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. 2. It can the move , even when you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or others could be dangerous get outof your right and foot...
Owner's Manual
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... the Index. If you can be injured. Your vehicle could When you are parking on the parking pawlin the transaxle. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock 2-27 This is called "torque lock." I It can pullthe shift lever out of pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the ...button). You may need to have another engine running unless you have to take some the a of PARK (P). vehicle push yours little uphill to . Then, if you have toleave your is ...
... the Index. If you can be injured. Your vehicle could When you are parking on the parking pawlin the transaxle. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock 2-27 This is called "torque lock." I It can pullthe shift lever out of pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the ...button). You may need to have another engine running unless you have to take some the a of PARK (P). vehicle push yours little uphill to . Then, if you have toleave your is ...
Owner's Manual
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...see or smell. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in a garage withthe engine running . It can happen a garage. One place this can cause unconsciousness death. or 0 Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or ...exhaust system had been modified improperly. and 0 Have your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Engine exhaustcan kill. Exhaust with the engine running . Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road over road debris. NEVER park in ...
...see or smell. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in a garage withthe engine running . It can happen a garage. One place this can cause unconsciousness death. or 0 Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or ...exhaust system had been modified improperly. and 0 Have your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Engine exhaustcan kill. Exhaust with the engine running . Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road over road debris. NEVER park in ...
Owner's Manual
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... of your vehicle if get the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the is running , the vehicle can roll. If you've left the engine running unless you have to PARK (P). set your To vehicle won 't move , even when you 're pulling a a trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index... the Index. You or others could be sure your parking brake and move suddenly. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle when the engine is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move the shift lever to . Don't leave your vehicle won 't move .
... of your vehicle if get the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the is running , the vehicle can roll. If you've left the engine running unless you have to PARK (P). set your To vehicle won 't move , even when you 're pulling a a trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index... the Index. You or others could be sure your parking brake and move suddenly. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle when the engine is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move the shift lever to . Don't leave your vehicle won 't move .
Owner's Manual
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Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will come is on when you start the engine or activate lamps will also the power locks. press either front door or press the UNLOCK button onthe optional remote lock control turn the lamp ...
Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will come is on when you start the engine or activate lamps will also the power locks. press either front door or press the UNLOCK button onthe optional remote lock control turn the lamp ...
Owner's Manual
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...display the trip odometer, then hold the button about three seconds for until the display resets. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how you have driven, in far either miles (used the United States)or kilometers... clusterto switch the display between the numbers, you'll know that so someone has probably tried turn it . Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your vehicle has been driven, far in either miles or kilometers, since you last reset it...
...display the trip odometer, then hold the button about three seconds for until the display resets. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how you have driven, in far either miles (used the United States)or kilometers... clusterto switch the display between the numbers, you'll know that so someone has probably tried turn it . Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions per hour odometer shows how your vehicle has been driven, far in either miles or kilometers, since you last reset it...