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... assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do you want to read. Problems on page 8-8. You can useit to quickly find helpful infomation and tips about the road and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. i It also explains...
... assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do you want to read. Problems on page 8-8. You can useit to quickly find helpful infomation and tips about the road and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. i It also explains...
Owner's Manual
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The left side trunk. vehicle. you are in a crash and If you're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are buckled up seat, until you how use safety belts to make sure it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), orair bag system. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone ...trunk of of the manual tells you hear a click. Don't let anyoneride where heor she can be ejected from inside the- To open the folding rear seat, open from it. can 't wear a safety belt properly. And it issecure. In the same crash, you might not beif you with safety belts...
The left side trunk. vehicle. you are in a crash and If you're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are buckled up seat, until you how use safety belts to make sure it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), orair bag system. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone ...trunk of of the manual tells you hear a click. Don't let anyoneride where heor she can be ejected from inside the- To open the folding rear seat, open from it. can 't wear a safety belt properly. And it issecure. In the same crash, you might not beif you with safety belts...
Owner's Manual
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...'s no crash.You would have to replace theair bags as well as into -water up to 10 minutes after the ignitionkey is turned off and the battery is retailer and the Cutlass Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in steering wheel or both theair the bag moduleand the instrument panel the for the person performing work properly. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance...
...'s no crash.You would have to replace theair bags as well as into -water up to 10 minutes after the ignitionkey is turned off and the battery is retailer and the Cutlass Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in steering wheel or both theair the bag moduleand the instrument panel the for the person performing work properly. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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...26 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control Equipped) TrWnk Theft Passlock' New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Bum 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-36 2-38 2-40 2-4 1 2-45 2-46 2-48 2-50 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifimction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster...
...26 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control Equipped) TrWnk Theft Passlock' New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Bum 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-36 2-38 2-40 2-4 1 2-45 2-46 2-48 2-50 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifimction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster...
Owner's Manual
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This positionis also where the key returns after youstart your vehicle. This position locks your electrical power accessories, and display to the right. in the key and turn you openthe driver's door when ignition isoff and the the key is the ignition. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, can turn to some instrument panel warning lights. switch, the switch is It is operate your if ignition and transaxle.A warning chime will The return...
This positionis also where the key returns after youstart your vehicle. This position locks your electrical power accessories, and display to the right. in the key and turn you openthe driver's door when ignition isoff and the the key is the ignition. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, can turn to some instrument panel warning lights. switch, the switch is It is operate your if ignition and transaxle.A warning chime will The return...
Owner's Manual
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... engine is "racings' (running at high speed)is stopped. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicleis being towed. Your transaxle can from shift PARK (P) when the ignition keyis in the Index. I 2-19 If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you maintain brake application. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you cannot shiftout of PARK (P)or out NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle...
... engine is "racings' (running at high speed)is stopped. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicleis being towed. Your transaxle can from shift PARK (P) when the ignition keyis in the Index. I 2-19 If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you maintain brake application. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you cannot shiftout of PARK (P)or out NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... the RUN position. push the shiftlever all the way into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever -- Turn the key to ON, to take someof the a pressure from PARK (P) when the ignitian is called "torque lock." prevent torquelock, set the parking brake and then shift leave the driver's into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you seat. Have the vehicle...
... the RUN position. push the shiftlever all the way into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever -- Turn the key to ON, to take someof the a pressure from PARK (P) when the ignitian is called "torque lock." prevent torquelock, set the parking brake and then shift leave the driver's into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you seat. Have the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... is a problem. 2-51 I the f seconds whenyou turn the ignition key to light doesn't come onfor about 55 seconds. Thenthe light should flash a few seconds. Waiting to warn you there is rea , I If the driver's belt is belt diagnostic module.For more information on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. for ON. is The When the key is turned to modules, the wiring and the crash sensing...
... is a problem. 2-51 I the f seconds whenyou turn the ignition key to light doesn't come onfor about 55 seconds. Thenthe light should flash a few seconds. Waiting to warn you there is rea , I If the driver's belt is belt diagnostic module.For more information on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. for ON. is The When the key is turned to modules, the wiring and the crash sensing...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel left , when the ignition is not PARK (P) the or NEUTRAL (N). You still have gage indicated.For example, the gage indicated the tank was half but you turn a corner or, speed up than half the tank's capacity fill the tank. None Here are closed and completely latched. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you will hear a brief chime if a door in the engine is started and vehicle...
... fuel left , when the ignition is not PARK (P) the or NEUTRAL (N). You still have gage indicated.For example, the gage indicated the tank was half but you turn a corner or, speed up than half the tank's capacity fill the tank. None Here are closed and completely latched. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you will hear a brief chime if a door in the engine is started and vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... theside windows rotate the temperature control to the highest speed. of To The system will not work properly. ': I I : I . ' ' For quick cool-down on the outside and cool it. Thisis done to prevent recirculation of obstructions so the heated air can To defog the side windows while using air conditioning use BI-LEVEL and adjust the fan to help your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you...
... theside windows rotate the temperature control to the highest speed. of To The system will not work properly. ': I I : I . ' ' For quick cool-down on the outside and cool it. Thisis done to prevent recirculation of obstructions so the heated air can To defog the side windows while using air conditioning use BI-LEVEL and adjust the fan to help your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you...
Owner's Manual
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... when heating or little cooling is running. The rear window defogger will turn the defogger off by your vehicle. flow-through ventilation system. Ventilation System Press the defogger switch.The indicator light will also enter the vehicle whenthe air conditioning fan is needed, useVENT to remove fog from the rear window. Outside air will off pressing the button again or turning the ignition. For mild outside air into the vehicle when...
... when heating or little cooling is running. The rear window defogger will turn the defogger off by your vehicle. flow-through ventilation system. Ventilation System Press the defogger switch.The indicator light will also enter the vehicle whenthe air conditioning fan is needed, useVENT to remove fog from the rear window. Outside air will off pressing the button again or turning the ignition. For mild outside air into the vehicle when...
Owner's Manual
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... to anti-lock brakes. In many emergencies, steering can you steer and brake at which the curve is normal. Driving on curves. You may feel a or slight brake pedal pulsation notice some noise, but can the time. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because engine the stops or the system is not functioning, you steer but this is banked, and your speed. If there...
... to anti-lock brakes. In many emergencies, steering can you steer and brake at which the curve is normal. Driving on curves. You may feel a or slight brake pedal pulsation notice some noise, but can the time. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because engine the stops or the system is not functioning, you steer but this is banked, and your speed. If there...
Owner's Manual
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going through a large puddle of the vehicle. They won't work normally. Try hit But if you them. 4-17 I Wet brakes can cause problems, The water may cause pulling to and one side.You could lose control of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop may affect your brakes. to slow down before you can't,try to avoid puddles. After driving through somecar washes can cause accidents. Driving toofast through large water puddles even or too. ' J .
going through a large puddle of the vehicle. They won't work normally. Try hit But if you them. 4-17 I Wet brakes can cause problems, The water may cause pulling to and one side.You could lose control of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop may affect your brakes. to slow down before you can't,try to avoid puddles. After driving through somecar washes can cause accidents. Driving toofast through large water puddles even or too. ' J .
Owner's Manual
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... can drive normally. Turn off the engine and get a little hot when you 're parked, to be the engine can idle the engine see steam, the problem may decide not to the hood but or hear no see for long periods in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL(N); Stop after high-speed driving. If there's still no longer have the if out warning, turn off your air conditioner. , If...
... can drive normally. Turn off the engine and get a little hot when you 're parked, to be the engine can idle the engine see steam, the problem may decide not to the hood but or hear no see for long periods in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL(N); Stop after high-speed driving. If there's still no longer have the if out warning, turn off your air conditioner. , If...
Owner's Manual
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... or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. When for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in wear indicators that soon your brakes won't work well. See "Brake System Inspection" Section 7 of this in C manual under Part "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." I NOTICE: ~~ ~ ~~ Continuing to drive with is moving (except when brake pads for you hear the brake wear warning sound...
... or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. When for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in wear indicators that soon your brakes won't work well. See "Brake System Inspection" Section 7 of this in C manual under Part "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." I NOTICE: ~~ ~ ~~ Continuing to drive with is moving (except when brake pads for you hear the brake wear warning sound...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels on your vehicle when new had it was developed for mud and snow). Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size tires you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed Using tires of different sizes or types f a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) (radial andbias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating...
... wheels on your vehicle when new had it was developed for mud and snow). Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size tires you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed Using tires of different sizes or types f a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) (radial andbias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating...
Owner's Manual
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..., Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Right-Hand Electrical Center-Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps Ignition Switch Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fans Rear Defog Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fan W A C Blower (Climate Control) Cooling Fans Cooling Fans 38) Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Light Control Automatic Light Control Horn Daytime Running Lamps Spare Fuse Holder Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar Lighter 4) 35) 36) 37) Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-Lock Brakes Air Conditioning Compressor...
..., Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Right-Hand Electrical Center-Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps Ignition Switch Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fans Rear Defog Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fan W A C Blower (Climate Control) Cooling Fans Cooling Fans 38) Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Light Control Automatic Light Control Horn Daytime Running Lamps Spare Fuse Holder Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar Lighter 4) 35) 36) 37) Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-Lock Brakes Air Conditioning Compressor...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Service. (See footnotef.) I DATE 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occursfirst). Replace filter if necessary. footnote +.) (See DATE MILEAGE 7-9 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" the Indexfor proper in rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occursfirst). I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule...
... Control Service. (See footnotef.) I DATE 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occursfirst). Replace filter if necessary. footnote +.) (See DATE MILEAGE 7-9 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" the Indexfor proper in rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occursfirst). I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Service. 17 Replace spark plugs. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation"in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY: I 1 I DATE 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule ~~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ I I F (Continued) 7-17 DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY: I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 , whic -:ver occurs first). An Emission Control Service...
... Control Service. 17 Replace spark plugs. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation"in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY: I 1 I DATE 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule ~~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ I I F (Continued) 7-17 DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY: I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 , whic -:ver occurs first). An Emission Control Service...
Owner's Manual
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... order, it in this book and mailing your vehicle. specify yearand model nameo the vehicle. TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$90.00 Schedule for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS0RDERIN.G. f Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
... order, it in this book and mailing your vehicle. specify yearand model nameo the vehicle. TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$90.00 Schedule for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS0RDERIN.G. f Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.