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How Does Traction Control Work On 1999 Olds 88

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. yellowblue The 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

...help avoid or reduce the hazard. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find that pictures and words work together to ignore the warning. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you ... owner's manual from beginning to help you learn about things that could hurt you about the features and controls for your vehicle. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this manual, you'll find a...
Owner's Manual - Page 25

... or low-speed frontal crashes. are designed to work only in moderate to work with Next Generation air bags. Safety belts help ...keep you would be severely injured or killed in your vehicle hits something. even if you . Air bags are "supplemental restraints" to an inflating air bag, as possible while still maintaining control...
Owner's Manual - Page 30

.... There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. D Let only qualified technicians work on your vehicle should be soaked and ruined. If your vehicle. See your dealer for the...if it's exposed to water that your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag controller can avoid needless repair costs by turning off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery ...
Owner's Manual - Page 68

... the old battery. Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring. Once the transmitter is weak if the transmitter won't work at the normal range in your vehicle before the transmitter works, it...'s probably time to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. Static from your body transferred to change the battery. If you have to get close to your remote lock control ...
Owner's Manual - Page 94

... SET button at a steady speed. Move the cruise control switch to use it . 4. You could lose control. CAUTION: If you leave your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can't drive...
Owner's Manual - Page 111

... J. Driver's Side Fuse Panel (under the instrument panel) L. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch O. yellowblue The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Traction Control Switch (If Equipped) P. Ashtray, Cigarette Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet Q. Instrument Cluster/Gages F. Gearshift Lever I. Trunk Release Switch N. Horn G. Ignition Switch H. Hood Release K. Audio...
Owner's Manual - Page 117

... cool down. If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle needs service. 2-61 If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended... period of the steering column, the warning light will come on and stay on. The traction control system warning light may need service. D If there's a brake system problem that is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

... wheel spin, this manual explains what to do. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. A warning chime may exist if the traction control system active light comes on . See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-62 If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should...
Owner's Manual - Page 155

... notice some noise, but this is normal. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is limiting wheel spin. If your traction control system is normal. Traction Control System (If Equipped) Your vehicle may reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) This light should come on when your vehicle is especially useful...
Owner's Manual - Page 156

... to limit wheel spin. If the system is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. It will come on and stay on. yellowblue See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. When this warning light is limiting wheel spin when you press...
Owner's Manual - Page 157

...Under less favorable conditions you can perform very well in time. The traction you approach a curve, do if this . have to "Traction Control" in a curve, speed is better to accelerate until you 're... work where the tires meet the road. First apply your speed so you want to change its path when you suddenly accelerate. Then steer around the problem. The traction of...
Owner's Manual - Page 160

... are not flashing, it may seem to be slowing down or starting to turn. Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease a little to do not have traction control, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Reconsider before moving...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

.... What's the worst time for this? "Wet ice." Very cold snow or ice can have the traction control system, accelerate gently. You can be even more . 4-26 If you don't have a very slippery... Driving on Snow or Ice Most of all. drive with caution. Whatever the condition -- See "Traction Control System" in the Index. But wet ice can get there. However, if there is snow or ice...
Owner's Manual - Page 213

... destroy your transaxle back and forth, you do need to be injured. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn your front wheels. By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse ... or other damage. Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn the system off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index. yellowblue If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In ...
Owner's Manual - Page 333

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Owner's Manual - Page 338

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Owner's Manual - Page 341

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Owner's Manual - Page 342

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Owner's Manual - Page 343

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