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Engine Will Not Stay Running
car will not stay starte
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
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...Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Index
Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.
i Maintenance Schedule
This ... and how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. It also explains the system. "SRS"
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3- 1...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
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...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 ... 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
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...S m light will perform better in the long run if you get new 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in ." But it will go off after the engine is equipped with a valid key. During this...the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Centerat 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). Don't makefull-throttle starts. Passlock@
Your vehicle is started. Avoid making hard stops for more information.
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Owner's Manual - Page 78
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... the key. This position locks your vehicle. ON (C): This position unlocks the ignition and transaxle.
switch, the switch is It is not running . START (D): This position startsthe engine. It also lets you use ACC, push in the key and turn you put key into the ignition the off. Use it this positionif your...
Owner's Manual - Page 82
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Automatic 'hansaxle Operation
It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can move easily.
2-18 I € you 're on the shift
...fully in theIndex. It's the best position to use when you have left the f engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle can roll. kTour automatic transaxle has a lever located on fairly level ...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
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... your regular brake before starting the engine. Then move very c rapidly. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing. Unlessyour foot is...
Shifting to getout of PARK (P)or out NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is fully in the RUN position. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your transaxle, "If You're Stuck:...
Owner's Manual - Page 114
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...tachometer shows your engine speed in the red area, When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the are engine just to let... come on of when youare driving, or when one the gages shows or engine damage may occur. Please follow this happens. Warning lights and gages can indicate...your engine at speeds in revolutions per minute (rpm).
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Do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
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... to remind people to warn you are driving, your bag system may not work properly. Air Bag Readiness Light
I the air bag readiness light stays after you start your engine, and it will flashfor a few for ON. system The checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. system, see"Air Bag" in the Index...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
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...light should com on after your engine andit will be working properly if the brake system warning light on or start the engine again to ON.
That's normal. Then start your parking brake released, it ...reset system. With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on then, havefixed so it stays on after you've pulled off . the regular brake system warning light is also on, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 118
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... and you hear a chime, the vehicle should off the road, stop pull signs of steam, see "Engine Overheating"in the Index turn your ignition toON.
before openingthe hood. If this manual shows what to soon ...as In "Problems on the Road," this light comes onand stays on briefly when you can. If there are visible in the Index. Have your vehicle serviced ...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
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...retailer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic toolsto fix any mechanical or electrical problems that your run engine not to turn off . Haveit fixed immediately.
You may have your vehicle with ignition ... you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this as stalling after you start your engine, or come on , the you may notice this light will stay on after start-up .) This will ...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
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... a chime or stays on briefly when you start your vehicle.
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OIL
I f you do, your vehicle has be costly and is been shutoff for several minutes and on your warranty. See "Engine Oil" the Index...back into oil pan. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is low. Check Oil Light
Don't keep ariving if the oil pressure is running. in circulation to the proper level. Check...
Owner's Manual - Page 123
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...when you u n tr on , if reservoir is less than one-thirdfull.
vehicle fails to start, see your retailer service department as soon as aDRL or an ALC malfunction. Service Vehicle Soon ...the ignition on.The light will stay on vehicle, such as possible.
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CRUISE
the It will stayon if it detects a problem on until the engine starts.
Passlock Warning Light
This light will...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
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... half but you will hear a brief chime if a door in the engine is started and vehicle is not PARK (P) the or NEUTRAL (N). UN
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The gage goes back to little moreor less than the may have a little fuel left , when the ignition is on. Door Ajar Light
When the ignition is on, this light will stay...
Owner's Manual - Page 153
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... braking skid. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If your engine stops, you will still have time cool between to push down. Once the power assist used up,... unnecessary braking. Avoid needless heavy braking. is an ABS advanced electronic braking system that will stay on.
rather than keeping pace with the will wear out much if you keep pace with...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
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..., for accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the a other cars are some tips passing: for
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want ...your pass, to pass (providing the road ahead is a potentially dangerous move you will have "running start to accelerate but stay the right lane and don't in traffic for several seconds. And something happens to cause you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 169
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... mountains that they wouldn't well. Be alert to let your engine assist your brakes a steep on downhill slope.
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Stay in your own lane when driving on and transaxle.These parts... can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in your lane, like a stalled car or in hills or mountains...
Owner's Manual - Page 174
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... the heat that you really uncomfortable feel from the Front fuel. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you get To ' out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises .. every half hour or until help keep warm, you run a while. Release the parking brake. This saves as possible. so...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
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... chance of sparks gettmg back tothe battery is much less. C. Takecare that move. Dead Battery 12. Try to prevent electrical shorting. If it won't start the vehicle with the good battery run and B . 13. Good Battery the engine for a while. Remove the cablesin reverse order to start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
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Owner's Manual - Page 199
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NOTICE:
Steam from it. Stay away just from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming from an overheated engine burn you can badly, even if you keep fire driving with no ... it overheats, and get out of open the hood. I you keepdriving when your engine is cool.
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If your engine catches because you open the hood. Waituntil there is no sign steam or coolant beforeyou of the...
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