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The 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . 8- 1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells how to contact Oldsmobilefor assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i You...
The 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . 8- 1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells how to contact Oldsmobilefor assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i You...
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... UNLOCK Pa TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW ,\I/, AIR BAG p \ .;/ FOG LAMPS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )tr SPEAKER DAYTIME RUNNING * LAMPS . * * 0 VENTILATING FAN b V $0 4 *9 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , p3 FUEL (@) For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you and...
... UNLOCK Pa TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW ,\I/, AIR BAG p \ .;/ FOG LAMPS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )tr SPEAKER DAYTIME RUNNING * LAMPS . * * 0 VENTILATING FAN b V $0 4 *9 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , p3 FUEL (@) For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you and...
Owner's Manual
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...23 2-25 2-26 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...
...23 2-25 2-26 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...
Owner's Manual
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... doors should lock and unlock once. electrical wiring or othercable connections must drivewith the trunklid open them all way. Stand close to receiver. the See "Engine Exhaust"in the Index. vehicle. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the resynchronization.If the doors do not lock and VENT. and...
... doors should lock and unlock once. electrical wiring or othercable connections must drivewith the trunklid open them all way. Stand close to receiver. the See "Engine Exhaust"in the Index. vehicle. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the resynchronization.If the doors do not lock and VENT. and...
Owner's Manual
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...2-13 Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. See "Towing a Trailer'' in . In an emergency, cal1 the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Centerat 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). Don't makefull-throttle starts. Passlock enablesfuel if the ignition lock cylinder is If is disabled. If... the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until light the stops flashing before startingthe engine. a correct key not used,fuel is turned with the passlock theft-deterrent system. Passlock is a~passive theft-deterrent system.The...
...2-13 Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. See "Towing a Trailer'' in . In an emergency, cal1 the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Centerat 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). Don't makefull-throttle starts. Passlock enablesfuel if the ignition lock cylinder is If is disabled. If... the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until light the stops flashing before startingthe engine. a correct key not used,fuel is turned with the passlock theft-deterrent system. Passlock is a~passive theft-deterrent system.The...
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... key. It also lets you use ACC, push in 2-14 ON (C): This position unlocks the ignition and transaxle. START (D): This position startsthe engine. This position locks your electrical power accessories, and display to the right. switch, the switch is It is not running.To the use things like... the radio and windshield wipers when engine is the only position from which you put key into the ignition the off. Ignition Positions A h B ACC (Accessory) (B): This position unlocksthe transaxle...
... key. It also lets you use ACC, push in 2-14 ON (C): This position unlocks the ignition and transaxle. START (D): This position startsthe engine. This position locks your electrical power accessories, and display to the right. switch, the switch is It is not running.To the use things like... the radio and windshield wipers when engine is the only position from which you put key into the ignition the off. Ignition Positions A h B ACC (Accessory) (B): This position unlocksthe transaxle...
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...then stops), it START for up . If you hold the key in a minimum of four hours prior to doit without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Usually, the coolant heater should be flooded with too much gasoline, Try pushing your accelerator pedal all way to... oraccessories, you don't, If your vehicle. In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. 2. you could be plugged in it could changethe way the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in yourvehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in ...
...then stops), it START for up . If you hold the key in a minimum of four hours prior to doit without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Usually, the coolant heater should be flooded with too much gasoline, Try pushing your accelerator pedal all way to... oraccessories, you don't, If your vehicle. In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. 2. you could be plugged in it could changethe way the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in yourvehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in ...
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... codd cause an electrical shock Also, the wrong kind of oil you keep away it into a normal, grounded 110-voltAC outlet. /1\ CAUTION. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. How long should you have,and some other things. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. 3. You could overheat and cause a fire... unplug and storethe cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask you contact that the particular area. 2-17 Plug it from moving engine parts. Turn off the engine. 2. Instead trying to keep the coolant heater plugged the in? To Use the...
... codd cause an electrical shock Also, the wrong kind of oil you keep away it into a normal, grounded 110-voltAC outlet. /1\ CAUTION. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. How long should you have,and some other things. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. 3. You could overheat and cause a fire... unplug and storethe cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask you contact that the particular area. 2-17 Plug it from moving engine parts. Turn off the engine. 2. Instead trying to keep the coolant heater plugged the in? To Use the...
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...; you're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move suddenly. to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-18 It's the best position to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in theIndex. Don't leave your vehicle when the e&&e is.... I you have to. Automatic 'hansaxle Operation It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you have left the f engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever PARK (P).
...; you're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move suddenly. to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-18 It's the best position to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in theIndex. Don't leave your vehicle when the e&&e is.... I you have to. Automatic 'hansaxle Operation It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you have left the f engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever PARK (P).
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...before moving shift lever.) See the n "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" later i this section. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your engine is "racings' (running at high speed)is dangerous. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is stopped. Don't shift of snow, ... You're Stuck:In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in the RUN position. Ensure the shift lever is fully in this manual. Your Oldsmobile has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). If you maintain brake application. as you cannot shiftout of with wheels. Then move very c ...
...before moving shift lever.) See the n "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" later i this section. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your engine is "racings' (running at high speed)is dangerous. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is stopped. Don't shift of snow, ... You're Stuck:In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in the RUN position. Ensure the shift lever is fully in this manual. Your Oldsmobile has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). If you maintain brake application. as you cannot shiftout of with wheels. Then move very c ...
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FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND(2) for engine braking. NOTICE: If'your transaxle. You can 't rotate, don't try to drive. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to 40 km/h) for m,orethan 25 ... acceleratingor braking. (but lowerfuel economy) than SECOND (2). Use AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (D) 'or THIRD (3) as much as possible. This couldoverheat and damage the transaxle. You can damage your engine. Also, if'you stop when going slowly enough. You may notice some variation shift speed in in Don't shift into first gear untilthe vehicle is...
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND(2) for engine braking. NOTICE: If'your transaxle. You can 't rotate, don't try to drive. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to 40 km/h) for m,orethan 25 ... acceleratingor braking. (but lowerfuel economy) than SECOND (2). Use AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (D) 'or THIRD (3) as much as possible. This couldoverheat and damage the transaxle. You can damage your engine. Also, if'you stop when going slowly enough. You may notice some variation shift speed in in Don't shift into first gear untilthe vehicle is...
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and Have your vehicle and ignite. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness death. a 0 Your vehicle was damaged in 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was ... might have exhaust coming into is your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Things that can burn.
and Have your vehicle and ignite. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness death. a 0 Your vehicle was damaged in 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was ... might have exhaust coming into is your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Things that can burn.
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... are parking on a hill and if you are some things to park with engine running . Another closed -in the Index.) -- -- Exhaust with the engine running . J I 2-27 Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe...
... are parking on a hill and if you are some things to park with engine running . Another closed -in the Index.) -- -- Exhaust with the engine running . J I 2-27 Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe...
Owner's Manual
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... part describes the warning lights and gages that tells you what to or your warning lights and gages could also save you start the are engine just to there's a problem with oneof your vehicle. If you familiar with oneof your vehicle's functions. there may or is wrong beforeit ... signal that something is a problem be a problem, check the section that may be alarmed not when this happens. RPM x 1000 The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 1 NOTICE: 2-50 Do not run your vehicle. The pictures will seein the details on the next few pages,...
... part describes the warning lights and gages that tells you what to or your warning lights and gages could also save you start the are engine just to there's a problem with oneof your vehicle. If you familiar with oneof your vehicle's functions. there may or is wrong beforeit ... signal that something is a problem be a problem, check the section that may be alarmed not when this happens. RPM x 1000 The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 1 NOTICE: 2-50 Do not run your vehicle. The pictures will seein the details on the next few pages,...
Owner's Manual
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... so it will flashfor a few seconds. for ON. Thenthe light should flash a few for Safety Belt Reminder Light The light tells you are driving, your engine, and it will flashfor about 20 seconds, then it will be costly and even -dangerous. The safety belt light will also come on air... engine or comeson when you if there an electrical problem. Have your warning lights and gages. There is already buckled, neither chime the nor thelight will ...
... so it will flashfor a few seconds. for ON. Thenthe light should flash a few for Safety Belt Reminder Light The light tells you are driving, your engine, and it will flashfor about 20 seconds, then it will be costly and even -dangerous. The safety belt light will also come on air... engine or comeson when you if there an electrical problem. Have your warning lights and gages. There is already buckled, neither chime the nor thelight will ...
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... off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier this section. set The light will stay on if your engine andit will come on then, havefixed so it light doesn't come un on again while you're If driving, your parking brake. Anti-Lock Brake... Your brake system may not be if ready to warn you your vehicle needs service.the regular brake system warning lightisn't on or start the engine again to reset system. the regular brake system warning light is with your reg in brakes. Driving is also on for service. With the ...
... off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier this section. set The light will stay on if your engine andit will come on then, havefixed so it light doesn't come un on again while you're If driving, your parking brake. Anti-Lock Brake... Your brake system may not be if ready to warn you your vehicle needs service.the regular brake system warning lightisn't on or start the engine again to reset system. the regular brake system warning light is with your reg in brakes. Driving is also on for service. With the ...
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... shows what to soon as you hear a chime, the vehicle should off the road, stop pull signs of steam, see "Engine Overheating"in the Index turn your vehicle under normal See "Engine Coolant" the Index. Have your vehicle serviced your vehicle and as possible. If there are visible in the Index. See..." in driving conditions, you have been operating your ignition toON. If you should promptly be pulled off the engine as soon as In "Problems on the Road," this light comes onand stays on briefly when you turn off the road and the coolant level ...
... shows what to soon as you hear a chime, the vehicle should off the road, stop pull signs of steam, see "Engine Overheating"in the Index turn your vehicle under normal See "Engine Coolant" the Index. Have your vehicle serviced your vehicle and as possible. If there are visible in the Index. See..." in driving conditions, you have been operating your ignition toON. If you should promptly be pulled off the engine as soon as In "Problems on the Road," this light comes onand stays on briefly when you turn off the road and the coolant level ...
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...to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Malfunctions often will indicated bythe system be to covered byyour warranty. Modifications made to engine, transaxle, the exhaust or fuel system your vehicle or the of replacement of the original tires with a computer which monitors operationof...while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fueleconomy maynot beas good and your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with other than those of the vehicle, helping to producecleaner a environment. This may prevent more ...
...to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Malfunctions often will indicated bythe system be to covered byyour warranty. Modifications made to engine, transaxle, the exhaust or fuel system your vehicle or the of replacement of the original tires with a computer which monitors operationof...while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fueleconomy maynot beas good and your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with other than those of the vehicle, helping to producecleaner a environment. This may prevent more ...
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... or qualified service center diagnosis and service may prevent more serious damage to show you it is is working, when the ignition on and the engine is possible. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: 0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and...
... or qualified service center diagnosis and service may prevent more serious damage to show you it is is working, when the ignition on and the engine is possible. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: 0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and...