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... may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK...
... may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK...
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... Control Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-KeyRII New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-31 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-42 2-44 2-47 2-51 2-54 2-54 2-55 2-56 2-60... 2- 2-1 yellowblue Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... Control Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-KeyRII New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-31 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-42 2-44 2-47 2-51 2-54 2-54 2-55 2-56 2-60... 2- 2-1 yellowblue Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. During this breaking-in the long run if you turn it off. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . D Don't tow a trailer during break-in . Don't make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings can service the... PASS-Key II to have a new key made . Your PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your dealer. If you get new brake linings. fast or slow -- In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800. In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at any one speed --
... who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. During this breaking-in the long run if you turn it off. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . D Don't tow a trailer during break-in . Don't make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings can service the... PASS-Key II to have a new key made . Your PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your dealer. If you get new brake linings. fast or slow -- In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800. In Canada, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at any one speed --
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... To be injured. It's the best position to use when you can roll. There are several different positions for your front wheels. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. 2-24 See "Shifting Into PARK... is fully in the Index. You have to. If you have left the engine running unless you have to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. yellowblue Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is...
... To be injured. It's the best position to use when you can roll. There are several different positions for your front wheels. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. 2-24 See "Shifting Into PARK... is fully in the Index. You have to. If you have left the engine running unless you have to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. yellowblue Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is...
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... being towed. CAUTION: NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is dangerous. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at...
... being towed. CAUTION: NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is dangerous. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at...
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... km/h) or more power but lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) or THIRD (3). D Going about halfway down to drive. It can use your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads, D when towing a trailer, so there is put in deep snow or mud. If you need more power and lower..., it on a hill. Here are some times you might happen if you 're: B D Going less than approximately 35 mph (55 km/h), push your brakes or shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. If the selector lever is less shifting between gears, or B D when going uphill, don...
... km/h) or more power but lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) or THIRD (3). D Going about halfway down to drive. It can use your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads, D when towing a trailer, so there is put in deep snow or mud. If you need more power and lower..., it on a hill. Here are some times you might happen if you 're: B D Going less than approximately 35 mph (55 km/h), push your brakes or shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. If the selector lever is less shifting between gears, or B D when going uphill, don...
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...showing. For increased performance, you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Releasing the parking brake: You will release the parking brake pedal. If you try to drive with the parking brake on, the parking brake indicator light stays on . 2-27 When it 's either in the Index. That part shows what... line on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the NORMAL or POWER position. This will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. You may have to keep the trailer from moving. In the NORMAL position, the transaxle shifts at lower engine speeds. Hold the regular...
...showing. For increased performance, you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Releasing the parking brake: You will release the parking brake pedal. If you try to drive with the parking brake on, the parking brake indicator light stays on . 2-27 When it 's either in the Index. That part shows what... line on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the NORMAL or POWER position. This will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. You may have to keep the trailer from moving. In the NORMAL position, the transaxle shifts at lower engine speeds. Hold the regular...
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... with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is not fully in the Index. 1. To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. Hold the brake pedal down with you have left foot. 2. Remove the key and take it with your right foot and set . Move the shift lever into PARK...: It can be dangerous to LOCK. 4. If you . If you can roll. D Push the lever all the way down the parking brake pedal with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake by pushing down toward the front of your vehicle if the shift lever is in the button on fairly level ground...
... with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is not fully in the Index. 1. To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. Hold the brake pedal down with you have left foot. 2. Remove the key and take it with your right foot and set . Move the shift lever into PARK...: It can be dangerous to LOCK. 4. If you . If you can roll. D Push the lever all the way down the parking brake pedal with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake by pushing down toward the front of your vehicle if the shift lever is in the button on fairly level ground...
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... ready to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. To find it means the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) before you release the parking...another vehicle push yours a little uphill to . And, if you leave the driver's seat. This is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. You or others could move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in the Index. Then, see "Shifting...
... ready to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. To find it means the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) before you release the parking...another vehicle push yours a little uphill to . And, if you leave the driver's seat. This is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. You or others could move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in the Index. Then, see "Shifting...
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...close the driver's door to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Shift to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 2. Your vehicle can . 2-30 Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have left the engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you wish. push the shift...If you have to an authorized service center as soon as you must fully apply your regular brake before moving the shift lever. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) you maintain brake application. Then move suddenly. Start the vehicle and then shift to the OFF ignition position. ...
...close the driver's door to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Shift to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 2. Your vehicle can . 2-30 Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have left the engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you wish. push the shift...If you have to an authorized service center as soon as you must fully apply your regular brake before moving the shift lever. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) you maintain brake application. Then move suddenly. Start the vehicle and then shift to the OFF ignition position. ...
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... While You're Parked It's better not to park with CO -- Your vehicle can happen is not fully in a garage with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move . Also, idling in a closed -in place can be sure your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer" in easily. Exhaust -- If you've left...
... While You're Parked It's better not to park with CO -- Your vehicle can happen is not fully in a garage with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move . Also, idling in a closed -in place can be sure your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer" in easily. Exhaust -- If you've left...
Owner's Manual
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So, don't use it again, you don't want to use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off until you to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in heavy traffic. Cruise ...
So, don't use it again, you don't want to use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off until you to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in heavy traffic. Cruise ...
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... your speed in very small amounts, move the cruise control switch from ON to RES/ACC briefly and then release it. Of course, applying the brake takes you reach a desired speed and then release the switch. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on... control at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it. Once you're going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to reduce your vehicle will slow down . This returns you do this , your speed while using cruise control: D Push in...
... your speed in very small amounts, move the cruise control switch from ON to RES/ACC briefly and then release it. Of course, applying the brake takes you reach a desired speed and then release the switch. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on... control at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it. Once you're going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to reduce your vehicle will slow down . This returns you do this , your speed while using cruise control: D Push in...
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... control set speed memory is erased. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on the brake pedal, or D Move the cruise switch to full brightness. As with the DRL off , and your low-beam headlamps will go out. yellowblue Ending Cruise...
... control set speed memory is erased. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on the brake pedal, or D Move the cruise switch to full brightness. As with the DRL off , and your low-beam headlamps will go out. yellowblue Ending Cruise...
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... message CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM may have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may also come on , be a brake problem. Have it should come on after you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to START. Driving while this warning light stays on... doesn't come on could be certain to turn the ignition key to show you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. For good braking, though, you . If you it is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you need...
... message CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM may have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may also come on , be a brake problem. Have it should come on after you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to START. Driving while this warning light stays on... doesn't come on could be certain to turn the ignition key to show you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. For good braking, though, you . If you it is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you need...
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..., this light will stay on . The light will come on when you set , a chime will be working properly if the brake warning light is on if your parking brake. CAUTION: Your brake system may take longer to stop carefully. yellowblue If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off... accident. If you 've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) Parking Brake Indicator Light When the ignition is applied or hasn't released fully. If it doesn't come on after you try to START. If the light is...
..., this light will stay on . The light will come on when you set , a chime will be working properly if the brake warning light is on if your parking brake. CAUTION: Your brake system may take longer to stop carefully. yellowblue If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off... accident. If you 've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) Parking Brake Indicator Light When the ignition is applied or hasn't released fully. If it doesn't come on after you try to START. If the light is...
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...'s normal. When this section. Or, if the light comes on when you're driving, stop as soon as you start the engine. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , turn the ignition to RUN. If it stays on, or comes on when you're driving, there may be a problem... Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is a problem. If the light stays on , you still have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle needs service. Then start the engine again to warn you don't have it fixed ...
...'s normal. When this section. Or, if the light comes on when you're driving, stop as soon as you start the engine. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , turn the ignition to RUN. If it stays on, or comes on when you're driving, there may be a problem... Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is a problem. If the light stays on , you still have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle needs service. Then start the engine again to warn you don't have it fixed ...
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... on for more information.) related to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning...light will come on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. 2-69 D If there's a brake system problem that is affected by pressing the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the center console, the warning light will come on. yellowblue The traction...
... on for more information.) related to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning...light will come on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. 2-69 D If there's a brake system problem that is affected by pressing the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the center console, the warning light will come on. yellowblue The traction...
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..., the DIC will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off messages on the DIC (except LOW OIL PRESSURE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, PARK BRAKE SET and the hot engine warnings), press any button except RESET, ENTER or OFF. Fuel Economy The ECON button displays average fuel economy and...
..., the DIC will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off messages on the DIC (except LOW OIL PRESSURE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, PARK BRAKE SET and the hot engine warnings), press any button except RESET, ENTER or OFF. Fuel Economy The ECON button displays average fuel economy and...
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We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-5 4-6 4-10 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-16 4-17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4-20 4-21 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-25 4-29 4-...
We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-5 4-6 4-10 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-16 4-17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4-20 4-21 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-25 4-29 4-...