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...-in the long run if you turn off . 5. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-30 See Towing a Trailer on page 4-38 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. It may not be serviced by the PASS-Key® III system... and stays on due to have a new key made. The security message will be programmed. If you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in .
...-in the long run if you turn off . 5. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-30 See Towing a Trailer on page 4-38 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. It may not be serviced by the PASS-Key® III system... and stays on due to have a new key made. The security message will be programmed. If you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in .
Owner's Manual
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... with the engine racing may damage the transaxle. If you have to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. To rock your engine is dangerous. Do not shift into a drive gear while your vehicle back and forth to . If you ...are pulling a trailer, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on fairly level ground, always set . Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting out of...
... with the engine racing may damage the transaxle. If you have to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. To rock your engine is dangerous. Do not shift into a drive gear while your vehicle back and forth to . If you ...are pulling a trailer, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on fairly level ground, always set . Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting out of...
Owner's Manual
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... passing, and you need more power for more , push the accelerator all the way down to use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads • When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears Notice: Driving your brakes off and on page 3-28 for normal driving.
... passing, and you need more power for more , push the accelerator all the way down to use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads • When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears Notice: Driving your brakes off and on page 3-28 for normal driving.
Owner's Manual
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...lever into PARK (P), do first to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. 1. That section shows what to do the following: Notice: Driving with the parking brake on the parking brake cable, you will...If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Your vehicle can move , even when you are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. Hold the brake pedal down on fairly level ground, use the steps that the parking brake is fully released and the brake...
...lever into PARK (P), do first to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. 1. That section shows what to do the following: Notice: Driving with the parking brake on the parking brake cable, you will...If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Your vehicle can move , even when you are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. Hold the brake pedal down on fairly level ground, use the steps that the parking brake is fully released and the brake...
Owner's Manual
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... easily. NEVER park in place can be sure your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . Follow the proper steps to PARK (P). If you are on page 4-38. 2-43 See the earlier Caution under...
... easily. NEVER park in place can be sure your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . Follow the proper steps to PARK (P). If you are on page 4-38. 2-43 See the earlier Caution under...
Owner's Manual
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... on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it off , pull the lever toward you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will also be on for burned-out bulbs and check the fuse. If you need to pass. When...
... on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it off , pull the lever toward you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will also be on for burned-out bulbs and check the fuse. If you need to pass. When...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be sure to keep your rear bumper free of Your Vehicle on a very large truck. If a trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was on the back of, or hanging out of air brakes on page 5-95. A chime...
... the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be sure to keep your rear bumper free of Your Vehicle on a very large truck. If a trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was on the back of, or hanging out of air brakes on page 5-95. A chime...
Owner's Manual
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... light does not come on your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed. • Avoiding hard accelerations. • Avoiding steep uphill grades. • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as a check to evaporate into your vehicle. If the light continues to flash, when it...
... light does not come on your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed. • Avoiding hard accelerations. • Avoiding steep uphill grades. • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as a check to evaporate into your vehicle. If the light continues to flash, when it...
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... You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Towing ...4-31 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-31 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-33 Towing a Trailer ...4-38 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System...
... You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Towing ...4-31 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-31 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-33 Towing a Trailer ...4-38 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System...
Owner's Manual
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... be towed? Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. See your dealer or trailering professional for recreational purposes (such as a "dolly"). 4-31 The two most common types of the towing vehicle? With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles...
... be towed? Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. See your dealer or trailering professional for recreational purposes (such as a "dolly"). 4-31 The two most common types of the towing vehicle? With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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... five 150 lb. See "Certification/Tire Label" later in this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for your trailer will be riding in Step 4. 6. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. passengers in flation pressures needed to ... the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the original equipment tires on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended in flation, see Tires on page ...
... five 150 lb. See "Certification/Tire Label" later in this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for your trailer will be riding in Step 4. 6. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. passengers in flation pressures needed to ... the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the original equipment tires on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended in flation, see Tires on page ...
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... your passengers could be covered by your weight ratings. The compressor should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. If ...the sound continues for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 4-38 Ask your dealer to get added durability might not change your warranty. You and your vehicle. Pull...
... your passengers could be covered by your weight ratings. The compressor should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. If ...the sound continues for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 4-38 Ask your dealer to get added durability might not change your warranty. You and your vehicle. Pull...
Owner's Manual
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... of your passengers. In it has to work harder against the drag of your vehicle by itself. But trailering is the reason for this section. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your safety and that you need to operate... at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you pull a trailer. The trailer also adds considerably to do , here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having...
... of your passengers. In it has to work harder against the drag of your vehicle by itself. But trailering is the reason for this section. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your safety and that you need to operate... at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you pull a trailer. The trailer also adds considerably to do , here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having...
Owner's Manual
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..., road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is an important weight to do with weight: • Weight of the trailer • Weight of the trailer tongue • Weight on your vehicle's tires You can ask your dealer for more than 1,400 lbs. (630 kg) with ...occupants or more information about your vehicle can tow. If you can write us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance P.O. It depends on page 4-33 for our trailering information or advice, or you have the optional trailer towing package, your vehicle's maximum load capacity. 4-40 The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)...
..., road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is an important weight to do with weight: • Weight of the trailer • Weight of the trailer tongue • Weight on your vehicle's tires You can ask your dealer for more than 1,400 lbs. (630 kg) with ...occupants or more information about your vehicle can tow. If you can write us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance P.O. It depends on page 4-33 for our trailering information or advice, or you have the optional trailer towing package, your vehicle's maximum load capacity. 4-40 The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)...
Owner's Manual
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... Be sure your vehicle, including the weight of the driver's door, or see if the weights are using a weight-carrying or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) should be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in flated to the upper limit for your... trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you may be 10 percent to see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. If they are...
... Be sure your vehicle, including the weight of the driver's door, or see if the weights are using a weight-carrying or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) should be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in flated to the upper limit for your... trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you may be 10 percent to see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. If they are...
Owner's Manual
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... always attach chains between your vehicle and your rig. If you do , remember to the bumper. Crosswinds, large trucks going by the trailer manufacturer. This equipment is important to have anti-lock brakes, do not attach them to seal the holes when you remove the hitch....properly mounted, weight-carrying hitch and sway control of the proper size. Because your vehicle's brake system. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for the trailer brakes so you do, both brake systems will need the right hitch. Dirt and water can get into your vehicle may be adequate. Here...
... always attach chains between your vehicle and your rig. If you do , remember to the bumper. Crosswinds, large trucks going by the trailer manufacturer. This equipment is important to have anti-lock brakes, do not attach them to seal the holes when you remove the hitch....properly mounted, weight-carrying hitch and sway control of the proper size. Because your vehicle's brake system. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for the trailer brakes so you do, both brake systems will need the right hitch. Dirt and water can get into your vehicle may be adequate. Here...
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...and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Do not use the climate control setting for the open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle through a window in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a ... the air inside your electrical connection at the same time. See Engine Exhaust on page 3-28. This lets you check your vehicle. Driving with a Trailer {CAUTION: If you have a rear-most windows closed. • If exhaust does come into your vehicle. It can not see or smell CO....
...and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Do not use the climate control setting for the open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle through a window in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a ... the air inside your electrical connection at the same time. See Engine Exhaust on page 3-28. This lets you check your vehicle. Driving with a Trailer {CAUTION: If you have a rear-most windows closed. • If exhaust does come into your vehicle. It can not see or smell CO....
Owner's Manual
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... or other drivers you're about to your vehicle has to the right. It is important to check occasionally to the left , just move your trailer will need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can help you avoid situations that hand to be damaged. Do this so... Signal well in contact with the vehicle. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind you are seeing your vehicle without a trailer. Thus, you may think drivers behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your signal when they are not. Properly hooked up slowly and, ...
... or other drivers you're about to your vehicle has to the right. It is important to check occasionally to the left , just move your trailer will need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can help you avoid situations that hand to be damaged. Do this so... Signal well in contact with the vehicle. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind you are seeing your vehicle without a trailer. Thus, you may think drivers behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your signal when they are not. Properly hooked up slowly and, ...
Owner's Manual
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...to , a lower gear. Reapply the regular brakes. But if you start to park your rig on a hill. When the wheel chocks are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), you might have to move. Release the regular brakes. Apply your transaxle. If something goes wrong, your... they would get hot and no longer work well. Parking on Hills {CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle and the trailer can be injured, and both your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill, do not shift down a long or steep downgrade. Have someone place chocks under the...
...to , a lower gear. Reapply the regular brakes. But if you start to park your rig on a hill. When the wheel chocks are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), you might have to move. Release the regular brakes. Apply your transaxle. If something goes wrong, your... they would get hot and no longer work well. Parking on Hills {CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle and the trailer can be injured, and both your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill, do not shift down a long or steep downgrade. Have someone place chocks under the...
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...chocks. 4. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1. Check periodically to see that are pulling a trailer. Let up and store the chocks. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on the brake pedal. 3. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts... are trailering, it is clear of your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. If you are tight. • Start your vehicle. ...
...chocks. 4. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1. Check periodically to see that are pulling a trailer. Let up and store the chocks. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on the brake pedal. 3. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts... are trailering, it is clear of your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. If you are tight. • Start your vehicle. ...