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1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner`s Manual

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2. 2 54 Trunk Remote Release 2 13 COCK dum ud n 2 13 Trunk Mounted CD Changer 3 20 xu bro TETTE ee EM 8 4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 31 Turn Signal On s14 ieee pa ee eee eee eee 2 32 Turn Signal Multifunction 2 31 Turn Signals When Towing a 4 36 Underbody Flushing 2 7 16 Underbody Maintenance eee 6 53 Vehicle Conn 4 6 Damage Wamings 2 4 4a rd RETE iv 6 63 Identification Number 6 55 RE eee TCT TTE EE SOME nie bee eae Reve EEEERES 6 30 Ventilation System ER ER EXE RR sie San 8 Visor Vanity METOES ek ie ee ee 2 48 Warning RCE ANE A we 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators E whl ae 2 55 Warranty Information sero rrt rm mpm mn 8 H Washer Fluid Adding UTOR avers PII ERE I 6 26 Whatto Usa 522522226444 SUERTE TUR S CR REL 6 26 Vno SUPR oss nere vea Washing Your vehicle 6 31 SENSIS psa rere cals rrr Tex io eee ET 6 50 What to Do with Used Oil v Xie SEI EA 6 13 Wheel Alignment
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5. ree aoa merau Uer EE 4 34 Transaxle Shift Interlock 2727 7715 Transaxle Shift Interlock 7 15 MEI Lieb ecu o T Faroe tor ete CRT ACAD aed Ea 6 29 WORT EO AL bebe RH ATA ac I EXER aC 6 28 Brakes Anti Lock aen cis 4 7 o rappel rtr MM TENES m Braking in 4 10 Break In New Veniele lt 2 15 DOREM eee M OMM E 2 27 7 15 areca ayer scans fld Bulb Replacement DECR UR NUR E 6 31 Center High Mounted 6 36 Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp a lala 6 36 kee seed eae 2 6 31 Tail Stop Turn Signal 6 37 Bulbs Replacement Numbers oo 6 62 Capacities and Specifications 2 2 6 63 Carbon Monoxide 2 13 2 28 4 28 225 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Tr 3 7 Care of Your Compact Disc Player 328 Care of Your Compact Discs 3 28 Care of Your Tape Play t lt 3 27 Deck 2 7213 Cassette Tape Player Puce 4 3 10 3 14 ee PICS ar rris ees TAN 3 14 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 23 ener Coni s
6. trn 2 46 Mountan Roads uva pa wee le Fur 4 23 rhe Lever os sa ace a aeons eee eee 2 31 Na Convenience MER RUE ETICA er TEE REA Meutral Automatic Transaxle Ny or apd epee ae 2 21 New Vehicle Break In a 2 15 Baht VIRI A mec LEO Normal Maintenance Replacment 6 64 Odometer a E LT EN o a E cooler 2 53 Odometer THp Off Road Recovery 2 4 13 Oil Pa sir ei 6 11 MITOS 2 46 Overheating Engine erate 5 15 Owner Checks and Services 7 13 Owner Publications Ordering 8 9 8 10 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 53 PARK MR RECEN 2 25 Shifting aa cas vane sad eave 2 27 PARK iP Automatic Transaxle ate ara ate ong MEER Parking BOERNE Wb nae sce 2 14 d woe i 2 24 Brake Mechanism 7 16 Soie a asse a atia QE a ead E 2 14 Over Things That Burn 2 21 CA reine fare eee mun 4 36 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ugue ee T cr SENS od Ij Passenger Position
7. ae Heating On cold days use FLOOR and the outside air button pushed in with the temperature knob all the way in the red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts lf your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT and the outside air button to direct air through your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the red area To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean use DEFOG Air Conditioning with Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Control LS With this system you set a temperature You can then either let the system adjust airflow and force to maintain the temperature or you can manually adjust the flow and force The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it 3 4 Driver Temperature Knob The left DRIVER knob sets the temperature for the entire syste
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9. i Scheduled Maintenance 774 Seatback Reclining 1 3 Seats ace EE nl m d sc IN A fa n 1 2 curo ERREUR r 1 2 cts HERES PI RENTES 1 3 1 5 Restant SYMENS rap E l i Securing a Child Restraint 1242 Split Folding YE x 1 3 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 21 DAMBE Ee ELE 2 4 TET E a area a 2 Bulletins Ordering SPT eer ite eee e ud i Ordering esee err rnm nna amp 10 Parts Identification Label h 55 Publications Ordering 8 9 8 10 Work Doing Your Own 6 2 Service and Appearance Care Service and Owner Publications 5 9 Service Engine Soon Light EE ULT 2 60 Service Publications 8 9 Servicing Your Air Paa EARS Vehicle 1 26 Sheet Metal Damage 6 52 Shift Lever ED SUID GEIE CIRCE Shifting Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 20 MOPAR P es papa uj oat 2 24 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster cts aap ata 1 13 Signaling Turns TEE EE 2 31 ER INTE Y viv 1s wir NE 4 15 Sound
10. peer 6 51 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 59 Demigt c pe 53 TL La rar 2 13 2 28 4 28 4 34 First Gear Automatic Transaxle PEE eee MUSS A 2 23 Ends HIDGE este 6 61 Flashers Hazard Warming 5 2 Identification OP TE eR ee ee 6 55 Flash to Pass DES ER ERE ee Re IT T ARTE loud lli 1 13 PE ire Cheng E e rare 5 25 Overheating 5 15 ber ME nu nil Pee e Running While Parked 2 28 Following Distance with a Trailer 4 35 Specitications oy pansy enc rnnt etn hen 6 63 Foreign Countries 6 5 SHINE FU iw edie eren cur na Lit 2 17 French Language Manual ii Engine 2 2 2 6 21 TOWE soccer t rnnt m T Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 2 59 AO TE GERE 6 11 F ling Your PAN ii vial 6 5 6 14 Do eH ore 2 65 CM DULL URINE Ss 6 12 In Foreign Countries xa 6 5 How to Reset the Change Oil Light er er 6 15 Fuses and Circuit Breake
11. 2 66 Section 3 Comfort Controls In this section you ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle 3 2 Comfort Controls 3 20 Trunk Mounted CD Changer If Equipped 3 2 Aur Conditioning with Electronic Controls 3 23 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 4 Heating 2 22 Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped 3 4 Ventilation 3 25 Understanding Radio Reception 3 4 Defogging and Defrosting 3 26 Tips About Your Audio System 3 9 Rear Window Defogger 3 27 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 9 Setting the Clock 3 28 Care of Your Compact Discs 3 10 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 28 Care of Your Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 28 Backglass Antenna If Equipped 3 14 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Plaver with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 1 Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want To turn the fan off turn the knob to OFF The fan must be on to run the air conditioning compressor If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is turned to the highest setting regardless of the mode setting your passenger compartment air filter
12. After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label inside of the trunk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue 4 33 Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch Lf you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the t
13. To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what vou want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of vour vehicle s engine Delco Electronics radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as
14. CA The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner s Manual 1 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the SRS system 2 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle 3 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how te adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system 4 1 Your Driving and the Road you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions 5 1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if vou have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 6 1 Service Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good 7 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use 8 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 8 9 1 Index Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find something you warnt to read GENERAL MOTORS GM the GM Emblem OLDSMOBILE the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name INTRIGUE are registered trademarks of General M
15. See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote LI E Bi DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE Lt lar DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE 7 7 45 000 Miles 75 000 Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote T Replace passenger compartment air filter If Equipped Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If vou do not use vour vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 7 8 ACTUAL MILEAGE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule 5
16. 2721 Rainy Weather Pipe iro nrbe xa 4 19 Right Front Passenger Position 1 19 Rear Roadside Assistance iUe RE A 8 5 Door Security Locks urea aua er rw 2 5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get OB QT NEA 5 36 Outside Seat Position 1 27 Rotation Tires 8 41 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 30 Seat P Ey eae ee Tee BAe a aes 1 27 Tama Poets peas 5 13 Fae 1 51 Window Defogger MN Rian st 3 9 Safety Belt Reminder Light DEA E eu 1 6 2 55 Pe gee Peat dort e erste eoe seri ER 2 43 Safety rem EET crie um nia 1 5 Electrochromic Day Night with Compass and Adults een eee Map L amps c m nee E 2 43 4 4 4 6 49 Inside Day Night NR Ror eer TELE Ee 2 43 Center Passenger Position jee vira aas 1 32 Reclining Front Seatbarks 1 3 Children 1 34 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 18 Driver Position eese te rn Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 64 Extender cessere en nnn 1 51 Remote Trunk Release Es ertum dens o pe TI eich ar eer ri each 2 13 How to Wear Properly re 9 ee ee ee ee a 11 R
17. 4 29 B BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GAWRFRT THIS VEHICLE CONFORNS TO ALL i VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER dila TEE ON 1 EFFECT ON THE NE IN ABOVE 199 RENE J The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weizht of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167 pounds 75 kg in your trunk 4 30 Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or ina crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats CAUTION Continued Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the
18. 40 km h 12 b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become 240 Ib 110 kg force on vour arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints Q What are the different types of add on child restraints Add on child restraints are available in four basic types When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle 1 37 rear facing infant restraint positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 Ibs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable 1 38 A forward facing child restraint C E positions a child
19. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 6 12 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute Do not use any oll which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put inta your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE 0115 FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE DIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE SAE 10W 39 PREFERRED ave OOF MIET 1 WEATHER 00 NOT USE SAE 20 50 ANY OTHER GRADE DIL MOT RECOMMENDED 6 13 As shown in the chart SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as 20W 50 NOTI
20. If the belt 15 not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 28 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash vou would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 29 There is one guide for cach outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt To unlateh the belt
21. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 2 18 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is located near the air cleaner assembly Plug it into normal grounded 110 AC outlet Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 11 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If vou don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact
22. RADIO HVAC RFA CLUSTER DATA LINK ABS BCM CIGAR LTR AUX POWER POWER DROP INADV POWER BUS CD CHANGER HIGH BLOWER HAZARD Description Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Underhood Ignition Relay Radio HVAC Control Assembly Instrument Panel Cluster Remote Keyless Entry Module Data Link Connector Bose Amplifier ABS Electronic Brake Control Module EBCM Body Control Module Auxiliary Power Cigarette Lighter Power Drop Vanity Mirrors IP Courtesy Lamps VP Compartment Lamps Trunk Courtesy Lamp Header Courtesy and Reading Lamps 1 5 Lighted Rearview Mirror Cartridge Disk Changer High Blower Relay Hazard Switch Fuse STOP LAMPS DOOR LOCKS POWER MIRRORS RED STRG WHL ILLUM FRT PRK LPS FOG LAMPS TAIL LAMPS LIC LAMPS Description Stoplamps Switch Door Lock Relays Internal to Body Control Module and External Driver Door Lock Relay Left hand and Right hand Power Mirrors Steering Wheel Radio Switch Lurnination PARK LPS Front Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Fog lamps Taillamps License Lamps Rear Sidemarker Lamps Rear Sidemarker Lamps Fuse PANEL DIMMING WIPER POWER DROP RADIO CRUISE Circuit Breaker PWR WINDOWS PWR SUNROOF REAR DEFOG POWER SEATS Description Dimmable Instrument Panel Lamps Wiper Switch Power Drop Radio Steering Wheel Radio Controls Cruise Control Switches Description Power Windows Power S
23. SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed fo knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic oparational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all modals In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owners Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 515 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 10 00 CURRENT amp PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle OR ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastem Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover ORDER TOLL FREE Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt Please allow adequate time for postal MOTE Far Credit Cand Holders Only service If further information is needed write to the address shown below or call 1 800 782 4356 1 800 782 4356 Material cannot be retumed for credit without packing slip with return Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM EST
24. When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for jazz vocal pop rock and classical stations JAZZ will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will appear Manual tone control will return to the BASS and knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear 3 11 Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built t work
25. accelerator pedal about halfway down e Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator pedal all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and DRIVE D for higher speeds 2 22 THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE D Here ure some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of DRIVE DJ e When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use vour brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40 km at speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use DRIVE 0 or THIRD 3 as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or vou c
26. and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint joh causes this Oldsmobile will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Appearance Care Materials Chart PART MEE DESCRIPTION USAGE Shing Cloth Wax Tews Exterior polishing cloth 16 oz 104931 L Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar road oil and asphalt Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome stainless steel nickel copper and brass 16 oz 0 473 L White Sidewall I Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible tops 1050427 23 oz 0 680 1 Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints Wash Wax Concentrate Cleans and lightly waxes 10529188 8 oz 0 237 L Armor Protectant Protects leather wood acrylics Plexiglas plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets se
27. and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK P The key should come out only in OFF Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move 7 16 Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only Tocheck the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Part Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your retailer s s
28. manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so vou can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it 15 secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section 1 11 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt f you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest
29. on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on and the parking brake is fully released your vehicle needs service Low Traction Light When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid this light will come on LOW TRAC If you have the Enhanced Traction System this light will also come on when the system is limiting wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds after the anti lock system stops adjusting brake pressure or the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin The low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the anti lock brake system or Enhanced Traction System is active For the optional Traction Control System the low traction light comes on briefly when you the ignition to If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the anti lock brake system or Traction Control System is active Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature If the
30. soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a serubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your retail facility GM Part No 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape If the cleaning cassette ejects 1nsert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
31. vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing a Trailer If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that af your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work ha
32. Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but vou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn vou badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn
33. If this low coolant warming light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheating in the Index Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank vou will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck i x When you replace your radiator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended Thermostat You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the and it will burn if the engine parts are hot flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine reaches a preset temperature When you repla
34. Index Your vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter 6 51 Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle
35. Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situatian here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight e The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka 4 3 It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s B
36. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish 15 to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under 9 Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products irom your retailer See Appearance Care and Materials in the
37. an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action 4 24 If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope Winter Driving Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a sour vehicle 10 good for winter ag reflective warning triangles And if you will e driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Here are some tips for winter driving You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk 4 25 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold sno
38. appear on the display PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 15 stations five AM five and five FMZ Just Turn the radio on Press to select the band Tune in the desired station P W Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits ihe type of station selected This function is not available on the Bose radio Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button The tone will not automatically return on the Bose radio 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton un P SCAN Press SCAN for more than two seconds and P SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual The radio s tone setting will not switch to manual on the Bose radio TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the wav out Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble When you use this control t
39. be played its number will be skipped when selecting discs while using the PROG button RDM Press this button to enter the random play mode RDM will appear on the display While in this mode the tracks on the discs will be played in random order If you press PROG or SEEK while in the random mode discs and tracks will be scanned randomly Press this button again to turn off the random feature and return to normal operation RCL Press this hutton to see what track is currently playing Press RCL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been plaving EL TM will appear on the display when in elapsed time mode When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear 3 22 Press RCL a third time and the time of day will be displayed SEEK Press the SEEK down arrow while playing a CD to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you press it again the changer will go to previous tracks Press the SEEK up arrow and it will go to the next higher track on the disc SCAN Press this button and release to listen to each selection for a few seconds The first few seconds of each selection on the current disc will be played The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display Press this button again to stop scanning P SCAN Press and hold the SCAN button for two seconds to hear the first selection of each loaded disc for a few seconds The sound will
40. best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape can be inserted and will begin playing If you hear nothing but a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB BASS TONE SEEK and SCAN controls just as you do for the radio The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing 3 12 Your tape Dias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS appears on the display If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJECT or RCL If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play hecause of an error e El The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an er
41. brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem BRAKE If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem A warning chime will sound if your parking brake is set and the gear shift is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light flashes when you re driving you don t have anti lock brakes and
42. button to increase the zone numbers or press the left lamp button to decrease the zone numbers After you have selected your zone number the display will show a compass direction after five seconds Compass calibration may be necessary See Compass Calibration following Compass Calibration To place the compass into calibration mode press both map lamp buttons and hold for over eight seconds until the letter is displayed in the mirror compass window The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display indicates a direction or Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine 2 Press and hold both map lamp buttons on the bottom of the mirror between five and eight seconds until the zone number appears in the display 2 45 Power Outside Mirrors The power mirror control is near the driver s window on the armrest Switch the upper contral to the left to adjust the left mirror or to the right to adjust the right mirror Then press the lower control in the direction you want to move the mirror Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved o you can see more from the driver s seat 2 46 A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane vou could hit a vehicle on your right
43. far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle 1 20 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows an air bag symbol Children who are up against or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even if your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right front passenger s safety belt The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information 1 21 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel If something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be
44. for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking 7 17 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your retailer USAGE Engine Oil Engine Coolant 7 18 FLUID LUBRICANT Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol of the proper viscosity To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Hydraulic Brake System Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Windshield Washer Solvent Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part
45. hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Oldsmobile is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped l Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage vour starter motor 2 If your engine won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to 15 seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine 2 17 NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your retailer If you don t your engine might not perform properly
46. if equipped may need ta be replaced See Maintenance Schedule in the Index 3 2 Temperature knob The right knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn this knob toward red to the right for warmer air Turn it toward blue to the left for cooler air Mode Push Buttons The upper row of push buttons control the direction of airflow For each setting set the temperature to a comfortable setting Each button has an indicator which will glow when the button is pressed gt 4 VENT This setting directs air through the instrument panel outlets BI LEVEL This setting directs air two ways Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor ducts and little to the defrost and side window vents tnd FLOOR This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comes out of the defroster and side window vents SHY DEFOG This setting allows half of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defrost and side window vents S7 DEFROST This setting directs most of the air through the defrost and side window vents Some of the air goes to the floor ducts The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 5 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature Air Conditioning Compressor Butt
47. injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Don t smoke while pumping gasoline 6 8 Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle It is located below the instrument panel on the left hand side When you open the hood of the 3800 engine you ll see A Windshield Washer Fluid i Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Coolant Reservoir B Battery Engine Oil Fill Cap J Cleaner Radiator Cap Automatic Transaxle Dipstick D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir H Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 10 B
48. it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your retailer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or s
49. it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing prohlems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If vou don t get them the air bag system won t he there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag svstem The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your retailer for service NOTICE If you damage the covering for the
50. just push the button on the buckle Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and 5mall Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a l Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away the seatback and the interior body to remove the from the neck and head guide from its storage clip 1 30 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat cord must be under the belt Then place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into guide on top the slots of the guide To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then shde the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 32 Lap Belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug W
51. kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph 14 to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hard
52. lower the seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the front portion of your seal push the front of the switch up or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rear of the switch up or down Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seathack and the seatback will move forward But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash vou could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety helt properly Head Restraints Safety Belts They re for Everyone Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts restraint i5 closest to the top of yo
53. mute while scanning and P SCAN will appear an the display Press SCAN again to stop scanning TAPE AUX CD AUX OR TAPE CD Press one of these buttons depending on which radio you have to play a CD if you have a magazine loaded in the changer and the radio is playing To return to the radio while a CD is playing press AM FM You can also press this button to switch between a cassette tape CD or the CD changer if all three are loaded and your radio is equipped with these options Theft Deterrent Feature is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If THEFTLOCK is activated your radio will not operate if stolen When THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that vou read through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically revert
54. neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 47 6 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in dilferent directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 48 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next toa window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and eet the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide 4 ane c um Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out Never do this in a crash Here two children are wearing the same belt The e Children who aren t buckled up can strike other belt can t properly spread
55. parts as needed Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km C Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 4 ACTUAL n MILEAGE SERVICED BY ore 3 SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 11 100 000 Miles 166 000 km O Inspect spark plug wires ACTUAL An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service C Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the filter de not require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km DATE O Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service ACTUAL SERVICED BY whichever occurs first See Engine Coo
56. proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index 6 2 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work ona vehicle without knowing enough about it e Ke sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your retailer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher Ata minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better v
57. systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more af those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means vou can lose control of your vehicle 4 6 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perceptian time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This 15 a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool
58. the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System SRS 1 27 1 30 1 34 1 37 1 48 1 51 1 51 1 51 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks folding rear seats and head restraints Manual Front Seat Z CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever under the front of the seat up using a twisting motion This will unlock the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat 1s locked into place 6 Way Power Seat If Equipped This switch is designed to imitate the movements of your seat cushion It is located on the left side of the driver s or the right side of the passenger s seat cushion To move the seat forward or rearward push the switch forward or rearward To raise or
59. the positive terminal on your battery To uncover the remote positive terminal squeeze the sides of the red plastic cap and pull the cap toward you Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if vou need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could he present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on vour skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately un th 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock IN CAUTION The vehicles could be damaged too Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep vour hands away from moving parts once the engine is running Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect positive 4 to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts tao 7 Connect the red
60. the system to the temperature and fan speed you want Next push the desired airflow direction pushbutton The svstem will try to maintain the temperature you set using the mode you select The following suggestions will help the system run more efficiently in manual mode Fan Button The button below the display is used to manually select the force of air you want The display will show the fan speed Fan control is no longer automatic but the system remains in auto temperature control If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is turned to the highest setting regardless of the mode setting your passenger compartment air filter if equipped may need to be replaced see Maintenance Schedule in the Index A C Button Press the A C button to turn compressor on off AUTO will be extinguished but system will maintain auto air delivery and auto blower Mode Button The MODE button is used to control the direction of airflow when the system is not in AUTO The first press will display the current airflow direction Repeated pressing will cycle through the following air flow directions shown in the display F4 UPPER This setting directs air through the instrument panel outlets 3 6 eam vj BI LEV This directs air two ways Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents
61. upright to face forward in the vehicle These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat 1 39 A booster seat F G is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 Ibs 18 to 27 kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window 1 40 When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Both the owner s manual and the child restraint instructions are important so if either one of these is not available obtain a replacement cop
62. you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away e Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop the light may blink on and off This is normal make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Low Oil Level Light Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring LOW system When the ignition is OIL turned on the LOW OIL level light will briefly flash If the light does not flash have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick See Engine Oil in the Index li the light does not flash have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a considerable period of time allowing the oil n
63. your retailer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area 2 19 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever on the console between the seats Maximum engine speed 15 limited automatic transaxle vehicles when you re in PARK or NEUTRAL N to protect driveline components from improper operations There are several positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when vou re on fairly level ground always set vour parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range NEUTRAL In this position your engine doesn t before starting the engine Your vehicle has a connect with the wheels To restart when vou re already Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Yo
64. 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part 1052884 1 pint 1050017 quart or equivalent DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube Part No 12346241 or equivalent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Lubri plate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly GM Pari No 12346293 or Secondary Latch equivalent or lubricant meeting Pivots Spring requirements of NLGI 2 Anchor and Category LB or GC LB Release Paw USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood and Door Multi Purpose Lubricant Hinges Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 5 5 5 5 5 5 gt 555 7 Part E Maintenance Record Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on After the scheduled services are performed record the the following record pages Also you should retain all date odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio in the bo
65. 2 500 Miles 87 500 km C Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km C Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 1 Replace passenger compartment air filter If Equipped Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote C Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Contral Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Contral Service C Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY EUREN as DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 9 Maintenance Schedule 67 500 Miles 112 500 km L Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor see Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See
66. 40 giis peer c oe wa Red wd eee PES 1 42 9 10 Torque LOCK eres ee Te vas ged 2 26 Torque Wheel Nati 2n uc ea ODE JONES TINO C EE 4 31 Towing Your Se Trailer Backng Up wil neces gine eaters eee 4 35 BEES virre luni edo ROREM FESTE ROC SC 2 4 34 Drying on Grades gt 2 4 4 4 36 Driving witha 2 2er zd uc ndn 4 34 Engine Cooling When Towing 4 37 Following Distance with 4 35 DTI ADNOT TETTE TIERE nee pra a ere RT S EET T 4 34 Maintenance When 4 37 7 a5 Parking on Hills 4 36 Passing WI Cee CRI 4 35 Mr ips C 4 34 T ngne WEN LS Loser dires rk rre Den Dre 4 33 Wiigut in TRE Leer e ren kr 4 33 NS DIL LL VPE VIR ka RR CR HE ep 4 32 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking A oy wean estes assests 2 4 37 Transaxle Fluid MUI sinew aie Tint Ge VE EEES 6 18 How to Add Li i dex ee ed aca How TO CRUE ac IEEE 6 18 When to Check and 6 18 Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry eet 2 8 Transportation Courtesy SEA Ln n rs 8 6 Trip Odometer
67. AC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men 4 4 Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many 17 5 states sets the legal limit ata BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a
68. CE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle li you are in an area where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C consider using either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine al extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has an Oil Life Indicator This feature will let vou know when to change your oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 KK km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first without an oil change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner Remember to reset the CHANGE OIL Light when the oil has been changed For more information see Engine Oil in the Index 6 14 How to Reset the CHANGE OIL Light After changing the engine oil the system mu
69. Care 6 3 Fuel 6 47 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 5 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 49 Care of Safety Belts 6 5 Filling Your Tank 6 50 Cleaning Glass Surfaces 6 8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 50 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 52 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 6 11 Engine Oil 6 52 Sheet Metal Damage 6 16 Air Cleaner 6 33 Finish Damage 6 18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 53 Underbody Maintenance 6 21 Engine Coolant 6 53 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 25 Power Steering Fluid 6 54 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 26 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 55 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 27 Brakes 6 55 Service Parts Identification Label 6 30 Battery 6 36 Electrical System 6 31 Bulb Replacement 6 62 Replacement Bulbs 6 38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 63 Capacities and Specifications 6 39 Tires 6 64 Mormal Maintenance Replacement Parts Service Your retailer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your retailer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Genuine Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual Tt tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the
70. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box Rear Console Cupholders Center Console The cupholders are located in the rear of the front To open the storage area press back on the front edge console Pull down to use the cupholders and lift the cover The console has two cupholders cassette tape and compact disc storage and a coinholder 2 47 Convenience Net If Equipped Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it You can also push the net down and hook it under the plastic hooks Ashtrays and Lighter When your vehicle is delivered the ashtray and lighter assembly will be in a plastic bag placed in the center console storage area H the ashtray and lighter are needed insert the ashtray and holder into the stationary open cupholder in front of the shift lever The lighter outlet is located just below the heating and air conditioning controls behind a flip out door Sun Visors To block out the glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them f
71. E quipment Adding 3 26 6 56 Spare Tire Comp el 2 aa rn Er Ada Specifications and 6 53 e cep ree 8 63 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 2 8 4 ris IP ao EEDD DE e 2 53 EEUU VUE CRT mim etre iri ein trai NES 1 19 Samer Switeh eR pin ano 42 7 15 Smring Your Engine rere mmm mre 2 17 B eee TU In REN Tah Stecring BER ERE EK 4 1 In 2 2 2 4 12 Magnetic Speed Sensitive 2 2 4 11 FUE cen eee DN Tee ee ta 4 1 Tips 4 11 Wheel Tilt SST ae TRL DER CET TATE A WC 2 30 Storage Compnurtiments de 2 46 aie Nyce betwee 6 30 Stuck In Sand Mud lee or 5 36 SUIS 2 48 SO Ra n TES 2 49 Supplemental Restraint System 2 1 19 YI CNTR Tachometer ale 2 54 2 14 Theft Deterrent Feature CD Player 3 23 THEFILOGCK 22120225 uada Se E 3 23 THEORIES oem ST SE ee BEER NES 6 24 Third Gear Automatic 2 22 Tut Steering Wheel oes se cece 2 30 Tips About Yo
72. OE T FAT h Ee 2 4 H wio Fy ao ia secs ka se ace eee Es 5 19 5 21 Drive Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Tanki 5 19 Diver POM DME 1 11 To Use Engine Heater 2 19 Driving WERE EE E 6 22 Caught Ina Blizzard 4 27 Cooling 41 21 uda es Peete 5 17 9 CERE ACCES E TUE TED CR E 4 20 Courtesy EN TUR E vee 2 40 Terentii vcn RE QUEE 4 2 Courtesy 8 6 DUR eee cde 4 3 Conn DUO crew vem MaKe EK RR OHA 2 35 TTC E CETTE EET eon CIE 4 21 BN ee dy In Blasi ou exor ar dmm rnm rep 4 27 Increasing Speed While Using T TURIN EIE RIT 2 36 In Forigi Counts a as eee ence mee e en PER LABENT purs 2 64 the RAN Seer edits sae wie 4 17 Passing Another Vehicle While Using ca ka 2 37 eee 4 16 Resuming a Set Speed Senda ata dq rq aus desta 2 36 Dukes EPA ERES META aleae dod a 4 11 roe Re SPR Pa PTO ee a Prep mE E On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4 36 1 sno e oportuit rh 2 37 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 Cupholder Center Console
73. ONE button 3 14 Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume RCL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock To change what is normally shown on the display station or time press the RCL button until you see the display you want then hold the RCL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press it again to turn on the sound This button 15 available the Bose radio only Finding a Station Press this button to switch between AM and 2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knab back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to PSCAN mode P SCAN will
74. Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts 1n brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Oldsmobile has an ACDelco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend an ACDelco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your retailer to learn
75. RTAM 6 5 206i peices epe Rye 8 7 Ashtray and Lighter oo aides ay ve ru wena 2 48 Audio Equipment Adding 3 26 Audio Steering Wheel Controls eee 3 9 Auto Down Window 2 29 Automatic Headlamp Control 2 39 Automatic Transaxle 2 20 ES EN EF ce ease a caries dace e DA ER eee be ener ey bz ida e ve EFE E TRE Park Mechanism Check 7 16 SIUE LLLI D I er E CE yx E 2 20 Backing Up with a ER 4 35 od ar Page ne ER eee Ce erry 6 30 Jump P RR UN ren 5 3 Replacement Keyless Enty System 2 11 crn OFERTAS I IRA SiR earner pets 2 42 Wamings 2 en ee cuc Auto Line Rea rhe ge 8 7 Before Leaving on a Long Trip lacia dudes 4 22 Better Business Bureau 8 7 Blizzard x ata Era Reni d RR Beca ear 4 27 Brake sa eka suede ede vies s 6 29 PIU Pa EY TERES 6 27 Master CV rin uam tnm 6 27 Purkitur ci c cracker aud uris EIS I ETUR 2 24 Pu Ur RHET Y FOR RE 6 29 Brake Continued Replacing System 6 30 System Warning Light 2 56
76. SUP td DEFOG This setting allows half of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defrost and side window vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 5 C tnd LOWER This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comes out of the defrost and side window vents QP FRONT DEFROST BUTTON This setting directs most of the air through the defrost and side window vents Some of the air goes to the floor ducts The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 45 RECIRC BUTTON This setting recirculates the air inside of your vehicle This setting is not available in defog or defrost mode OUTSIDE AIR BUTTON This setting brings in Outside Air Conditioning On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time the compressor has to run which should help fuel economy For quick cool down on very hot days use RECIRC If this setting 15 used for long periods of time the air in your vehicle may become too dry For normal cooling on hot days use UPPER with the A C button pushed in The system will bring in outside air and cool it On cool but sunny days the sun may warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough You can use BI LEV with the A C button pu
77. The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN will appear on the display PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushbuttons let you retur to your favorite stations You can set up to 15 stations five AM five and five FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on Press AM FM to select the band Tune in the desired station n3 a s Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected 5 Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN Press SCAN for more than two seconds and P SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass
78. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 12 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down squeeze the release lever and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt 15 centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you 1 13 What s wrong with this You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way O What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there n
79. They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as IL goes Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something doesn t stop In areal vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 9 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 10 Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after accident if I m wearing a safety belt You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chan
80. Turn off the engine The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and To be even more certain the vehicle won t move change a you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end un te Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeted mat up from the floor of the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it Then lift and remove the cover Remove the spare tire Turn the nut holding the jack to the left and remove it The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension Then remove the jack and wrench and protector guide B and wheel wrench Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire REAR EDGE OF FRONT WHEEL OPENING For jacking at the vehicle s front location put the jack lift head about 8 inches 20 cm from the rear edge of the front wheel opening or just behind the 2 Turn the jack handle to the left to raise the jack lift two bolts as shown head a few inches 1 Using the wheel wrench remove plastic nut loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet FRONT lt oF z VEHICLE 4 FRONT EDGE OF REAR WHEEL OPENING For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head about 6 inches 15 cm from the front edge of the rear wheel openi
81. When the door lock switch 18 released the vehicle shall remain in the most recent operating mode The Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be in operating mode 3 when the vehicle is shipped from the factory Disconnecting the battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks Lockout Prevention Lockout Prevention is a standard feature intended to provide enhanced security and convenience This feature prevents a driver who has left the key in the ignition from locking the doors using power door lock switch while any door is open To override this feature when the key is in the ignition and a door is open hold the power door lock switch for more than three seconds This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle If you don t leave the key in the ignition or if vou use the manual door lock you could still lock your keys inside your vehicle Always remember to take your keys with you Last Door Closed Locking This feature allows the doors to be lacked while the passengers are leaving the vehicle This also provides a brief time period after all the doors are closed hut before the doors lock in which the doors may be opened Last Door Closed Locking can be programmed by the owner Last Door Closed Locking is activated by either the power door lock switch inside the vehicle or by pressing the LOCK on the remote keyless e
82. a member of retail facility management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the retail facility or the zeneral manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of retail facility management it appears your concem cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1 800 442 6537 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 559 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534 0122 In all other Caribbean countries 809 763 1315 In other overseas locations call GM Overseas Distribution Corporation in Canada at 905 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the ve
83. ails The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada In Canada please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available all 50 states and the District of Columbia Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle experience has shown that if a situation arises Where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle If you are not sati
84. al driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on Defensive Driving the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting The best advice anyone can give about driving is injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or Drive defensively pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself Please start with a very important safety device in These simple defensive driving techniques could save your Oldsmobile Buckle up See Safety Belts in your life the Index Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judement Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years over 17 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured
85. amps will stay MT until vou release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps To turn the fog lamps on press the fog lamp switch A light will glow on the switch to let you know that they are on Your parking lamps must be on or your fog lamps won t come on Press the switch again to turn the fog lamps off The fog lamps will go off whenever you change to high beam headlamps When you return to low beams the fog lamps will come on again 2 39 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by moving the interior lamps dial Turn the dial up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights Turn the dial down to decrease the brightness Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened several lamps come on These lamps are courtesy lamps They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle You can also turn these lamps on by turning the interior lamps dial all the up 2 40 Illuminated Entry Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped If you open a door the lamps will stay on while its open then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you close it If you press UNLOCK and don t open a door the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds Illuminated entry
86. an damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if vou were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill ta t3 Parking Brake To set parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking PLB brake pedal with your left foot Tu RELEASE To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section s
87. an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to change the engine oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since vour last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE OIL light comes on Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed For more information see Engine Oil in the Index A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule 7 5 Maintenance Schedule 7 500 Miles 12 500 km C Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote C Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty condition
88. ar the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered objects This helps air to circulate throughout vents To completely shut off airflow to the outlet move your vehicle the thumbwheel down To open the outlet for airflow move the thumbwheel up Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fag from the rear window Press the button to turn the defogger on It will turn itself off after about 10 minutes If vou turn it on again the defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off You can also turn it off by turning off the ignition or pressing the button again Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do vou could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acqua
89. area of vision especially if vou re following a larger vehicle Also vou won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a ime on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle e Don t ove
90. ats interior tim door panels Cleaner and floor mats 1052929 Spray on and rinse with water 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils 1 oz 0 473 L Armor Cleaner Cleans and shines a variety of surface types Shines vehicle without sraching 12 oz 0 354 L UT As Shine Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants 16 oz 0 473 L Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish 16 oz 0 473 L Surface Cleaner Removes contaminants blemishes and swirl marks See your General Motors Parts Department for these products Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Vehicle Identification Number VIN w AMPLEAUXW ers ENGINE 1988 4 CODE MODEL YEAR ASSEMBLY PLANT This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order pa
91. ay when you press this button TONE Press this button to select a tone while playing compact disc The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc This button is not available on the Bose radio SEEK Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the up arrow to go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving rearward or forward through the disc SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds The disc will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the display RCL Press this button to see which track is playing Press again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes While elapsed time is showing EL TM will appear on the display Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player TAPE CD Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio is on and either a tape or CD is inserted Press AM FM to return to the radio while a CD or tape is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely in
92. bag system see Air Bag in the Index This light will come on when you start your engine and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when vou are driving your air bag systern may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem 2 56 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it s working Then it should go If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate that you have a loose drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If vou must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake 5ystem Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can sull work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well It the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your
93. beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin See Low Traction Light in the Index You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you ve chosen so you should use the lower gears only when necessary See Automatic Transaxle in the Index 4 9 When the system 15 on this warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with the system See Enhanced Traction System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on But you can turn the system off if you ever need to You should tum the system off if vour vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index 4 10 To turn the system on or off press the button an the console Your Enhanced Traction System is automatically activated when vou turn the ienition on This switch will activate deactivate the Enhanced Traction System If you need to disable the system su
94. belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 18 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your vehicle has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger The air bags in your vehicle may be Next Generation reduced force frontal air bags If your vehicle has a label on the driver s side door window then your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags If your vehicle doesn t have a label then the air bags in your vehicle aren t reduced force Reduced force frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of a
95. between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If vou do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When vou start your engine or when you begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test 15 going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on or flash See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index ANTI LOCK 4 7 The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer 15 programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road 15 wet You re drivi
96. ce of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out 15 much greater if vou are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts Aur bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can he hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this
97. ce your thermostat an thermostat is recommended 6 24 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the Fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals 6 25 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sulficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full 6 26 NOTICE When using concentrate
98. celed though the interior lamps will remain on since the vehicle door is open Delayed Illumination The Delayed Illumination feature will continue to illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed so that you can find the ignition and buckle your seat belt at night Delayed Illumination will not occur while the ignition is in ON After 25 seconds have elapsed the interior lamps will slowly fade out The lamps will fade out before 25 seconds have elapsed if you Turn the ignition to ON Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry transmitter 1E equipped Lock the doors using the power door lock switch If during the Delayed Illumination period a door 15 opened the timed illumination period will be canceled though the interior lamps will remain on since the door is opened 2 41 Exit see better when exiting your vehicle at night your vehicle is equipped with an Exit Illumination feature The interior lamps will illuminate for up to 25 seconds when you remove your key from the ignition After 25 seconds have elapsed the interior lamps will slowly fade out The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have elapsed if you Turn the ignition to ON Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped Lock the doors using the power door lock switch When any door is opened Exit Illumination is canceled The interio
99. ch as when you are stuck and are rocking your vehicle back and forth push this switch See Stuck In Sand Mud or Snow in the Index Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Magnetic Speed Sensitive Steering This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at speeds below 20 mph 32 km h Steering effort will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction vou can get in a curve depends on the condition of vour tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re i
100. cle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched waming sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Brake Pedal Travel See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear 6 29 Replacing Brake System
101. cle has this The range for most AM stations is greater th n for FM feature you can control especially at night The longer range however can radio functions cause stations to interfere with each other can pick using the buttons on your up noise from things like storms and power lines Try steering wheel reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go VOL Press the up or down arrow to increase decrease volume SEEK Press this button to tune to a higher radio station When playing a cassette tape or compact disc press SEEK to hear the next selection There must be at least a three second gap between selections on a cassette tape PROG Press this button to tune in a higher preset radio station When playing a cassette tape press PROG to hear the other side of a tape that is playing When using the CD changer this button will seek the next selection Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise 15 almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it
102. collision is 12 times greater at level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up I ll be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger 15 in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three
103. corrosive environment Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle Fa Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock ETSI Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does vou or others could be injured Follow the steps below Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move With the engine off turn the key to the ON position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle s BTSI needs service 7 15 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked
104. crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has this option From the inside push the power lock switch to lock and unlock the doors 2 4 The rear doors do not have power door lock switches The manual lever on each front and rear door works only on that door s lack It won t lock or unlock all the doars Rear Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside To use one of these locks 3 4 Open one of the rear doors On the inside of the rear door will be a lock Insert your master key into this lock and turn it upward This will engage the safety lock Close the door Do the same thing to the other rear door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door from the inside and then open the door from the outside 2 5 Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks ADL Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks is a standard feature intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking vehicle do
105. d 6 40 NOTI CE Continued If vour tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation
106. d The air cleaner 2 Lift up on the two clips not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine located on top of the backfires If it isn t there and the engine filter cover backfires vou could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE 3 Disconnect duct and reposition while removing If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a the side cover Pull out the filter Be sure to install the aur filter and install the cover tightly when you are finished damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger s side of the vehicle underneath the air inlet grille The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module Like your engine s air filter it may need to be changed periodically For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air filter see Maintenance Schedule in the Index To change the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in
107. d babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very voung child s hip bones are so small that regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely he over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries 5o he sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of the infant s body the back and shoulders A baby should be secured in an appropriate infant restraint This is important that many hospitals today won t release a newborn infant to its parents unless there is an infant restraint available for the baby s first trip in a motor vehicle CAUTION Never hold a baby in vour arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash 1 36 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph
108. d risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antenna There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception 22 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving 4 2 Defensive Driving 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 20 City Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 6 Braking 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 11 Steering 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 13 Passing 4 25 Winter Driving 4 14 Loss of Control 4 29 Loading Your Vehicle 4 16 Driving at Night 4 31 Towing a Trailer 4 1 Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rur
109. d the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove a5 much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available 4 12 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVERY AECOVER e uf es BB ant e a LEFT APPROX DUARTER TURN a SLOW DOWN edge al paved surast If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then tu
110. d washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water e Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze your Windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here It ts filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first 15 that the brake fluid opes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level moes back up The other reason 15 that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it 15 you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So i isn E good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak IF you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much Huid when you get new brake linings You should add ior remove brake fluid as necessary only when work 18 done on th
111. ding the door unlock switch cycle the transaxle out of and back into PARK After an initial transaxle cycle each additional cycle will toggle the enable disable state of the Last Door Closed Locking feature During this customization procedure the chime will sound providing the driver feedback A single chime will be heard if the Last Door Closed Locking feature 15 disabled and two chimes will be heard if the Last Door Closed Locking feature 1s enabled When the door unlock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent operating mode The Last Door Closed Locking feature will be enabled when the vehicle is shipped from the factorv Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Last Door Closed Locking feature 2 8 Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with vour vehicle Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency suhject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This devic
112. driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings 1 25 If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water such as water up to the carpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined If this ever happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the air bags inflate even if there s no crash You would have to replace the air bags as well as the sensors and related parts If your vehicle is ever in a flood or if its exposed to water that soaks the carpet vou can avoid repair costs by turning off the vehicle immediately Don t let anyone start the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are first disconnected Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your retailer and the Intrigue Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index 1 26 For up to 10 minutes after the ignitio
113. dvice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If vou can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips e Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray e Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index 4 19 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets 15 the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 4 20 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large citics You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just befo
114. e 5 16 ROVE poke Healy ES Seer A Ta E ie E ER d j 2 2 Labels Locks CEFET isle sais perc nr vient ewes caves 4 30 pes Pee 7 14 Service Parts Identification 6 555 OUT NT 2 4 Tire Loading Information 4 29 Key Lock Cylinder Service 2 7 14 Vehicle Identification 6 55 see mes 2 4 Lamps Rear Door iussi e TRITT TOT OTT 2 38 bor OR Conte s oov dU YU e ur aora Wa OE 4 14 aUe TEE 2 40 Low Coolant Waming Light 2 60 6 22 Last Door Closed Locking 2 7 Low Oil Level Light i ualere S 2 63 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 26 Low Traction Light 2 59 4 9 Lights Lubricants and Fluids qoe SCC e CR rary ETE E Ait Bag Readiness 1 21 2 56 Lubrication Service Body Er LIT EN E REN TUE 7 14 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 57 4 7 B tem Warming se PR aun Mice Seine Charging System Indicator 2 56 Maintenance Normal eran 21 oa bias 5 64 Enhanced Traction System Warning 2 58 4 9 Maintenance Record
115. e in the trunk 6 6 If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your retailer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and vour fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid
116. e GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle This schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Fuel in the Index 7 4 M M The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 004 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has
117. e Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says vou can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Your retailer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet They will clean normal spots and stains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain 6 47 e Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn e faring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric l Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding
118. e brake hydraulic system If vou have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic svstem When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake NOTICE fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed Using the wrong fluid badly damage container only brake system parts For example just a few Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area drops of mineral based oil such as engine around the cap before removing it This will help keep in your brake system can damage brake dirt from entering the reservoir system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system vour brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid 6 28 Brake Wear Your vehi
119. e comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information 8 8 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 500 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario 3 2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call
120. e complies with 58 2 10 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including inlerference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your retailer or a qualified technician for service Operation Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver s door and to turn the interior lamps on see Illumination on Remote Activation in the Index for more details Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all doors To lock all doors press LOCK Ta unlock the tru
121. e cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down A Coolant Recoverv Reservoir B Electric Engine Cooling Fans C Radiator Pressure Cap The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the overflow hose in the coolant recovery reservoir To check the coolant level remove the cap on the coolant recovery reservoir Make sure to check that the coolant level is up to the COLD fill level on the hose attached to the cap If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If vou run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage if vou keep running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add
122. e manually by sliding it forward To close the sunroof press and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof motor stops or release the switch when a desired position has been reached 2 49 Instrument Panel Your Information System Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically The main components of your instrument panel are A Side Window Defogger Vent Fuel Door Release B Instrument Panel Outlets J Hazard Switch C Instrument Panel Cluster K Accessory Power Outlet D Cruise Control ON OFF Switch L Trip Odometer E Glove Box M Storage Bin Comfort Controls Fog Lamp G Audio System O Panel Dimmer H Trunk Lid Release Ignition Switch 2 51 Instrument Panel Cluster EHDINE LOFI WASHER N Speedometer Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour Km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or in kilometers used in Canada Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer If your odometer fails and needs to be replaced the entire cluster needs to be replaced Take your vehicle to the dealer to have this done The dealer will have the new cl
123. e surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow vou could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers 4 27 e Tie ared cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you It you have no blankets or extra clothing make body Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to he sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out You can run the engine to keep warm but be carefu
124. e the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by vour warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Filling Your Tank Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The switch for the fuel door is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your E vehicle While refueling hang the cap by the tether from FUEL DOOR the pin on the filler door RELEASE i To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left be counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right If your fuel filler door release won t operate there is manual release tab The tab is located against the trim on the driver s side of the vehicl
125. eadlamp Left Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Fuse Puller Replacement Bulb Numbers Exterior Lamps Number Back Up ores 3057 Center High Mounted Stop In TET CEST 891 On Shelf Hina ed ORE HOC 1141 893 Front Parking Turn Signal 4157 Headlamp High 9005 Headlamp Low Beam 9006 License Plate 194 Sidemarker Front 545 5 194 Sidemarker ASSURER 194 STO TRE ru arg decente a eaa a ras 3057 Turn Signal Rear 3057 TPE EET UAB erc CE 3156 Capacities and Specifications Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Automatic Transaxle 3800 Code K Pan Removal and Replacement 8 quarts 7 5 L After Complete Overhaul 10 quarts 9 5 1 When draining replacing the converter more fluid be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3800 Code 10 2 quarts 9 63 L Refrigerant R 134a Air Conditioning 1 9165 0 85 kg Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 3800 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Fuel Tank 17 75 gallons 67 2 L See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in this section NOTE All capacities are approx
126. eat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air hag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier im this section 1 51 NOTES C Section2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell vou if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys 2 Parking Over Things That Burn Door Locks 2 Engine Exhaust Keyless Entry System A Running Your Engine While You re Parked Trunk 2 Windows Theft _ 3 Tilt Steering Wheel Passlock 3 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever New Vehicle Break In Exterior Lamps Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater 1f Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK Shifting Out of PARK Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Power Sunroof If Equipped Instrument Panel Your Information System Warning Lights Gages and Indicators mesh E hth bh bo pa I2 r3 r3 r3 r3 p3 i i ee 1 b Seto ELI DJ DJ DO PO pa Ba Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle wit
127. ebris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle e Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately 2 28 Z CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if vou re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Power Windows Switches on the driver s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on In addition each passenger door has a switch for i
128. eck Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retail facility Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or vou could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal Then without shutting off the engine follow operating temperature which is 80 F to 2007 these steps 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running e With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P e With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then p
129. ecs vee ie 2 47 Center Passenger Position Een 1 32 9 2 Chains Safety peed Peak EFE PE EE MEAT AEN 4 34 Cars TW aise ra E VR Rn CERTE 6 46 Change Oil il Light Vd ER FEET EAE d aie es ERES 2 64 Changing a Flat Tire 25 Charging System Light NEA ERE 2 56 Checking Your Restraint Systems saana 1 5 Chemical Paint 8 53 oe neice ree ee rer Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 17284 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 44 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 RTT eae Seach 1 42 Whereid Put lua Erde 1 4 Qui ER SE Y r9 exer oce Rr Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6 56 Cleaner Air cols adi bau pares EO Cleaning Interior Plastic i2 alas Oe Alien eee ae a eerie roe man 6 52 Exterior Lamp Lenses 6 51 PENIS es 6 48 vei rdiet en E RARIUS Adr eeu NEPTIS 6 50 Inside of Your Vehicle 6 47 Instrument Panel M PET 6 49 Lenthet avis es SUC SES e ica Outside of Your Vehicle 6 50 Special Problems 32222252515 vr ak prr
130. eel nuts with the rounded end of the dirt off nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 5 3 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Replace plastic nut caps snug tight with hand Using wheel wrench tighten caps an additional 1 4 turn 7 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the left Lower the jack completely Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ih ft 140 N m 5 32 Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk ER diens in bet When storing a ful
131. eep vour vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to have done and how often Some of these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment vou should let your retailer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if vou have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your retailers service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do t
132. ehicle is damaged tn an accident and the headlamp aim seems to be affected see your retailer Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the vertical and horizontal aim by your retailer To check the aim the vehicle should be properly For the vertical adjustment state inspection stations prepared as follows will generally allow a reading of plus 0 76 degrees or Place the vehicle on a level pad or surface minus 0 76 degrees from the center of the bubble The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done It is recommended that the upper limit not exceed plus 0 4 degrees from the center of the bubble Other drivers may flash their high beams at you if your adjustment is much above plus 0 4 degrees There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicle except it should have a full tank of gas and one person or 160 Ibs 75 kg on the driver s seat Close all doors Tires should be properly inflated Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension NOTICE To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts 6 34 If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment follow these steps NOTICE Horizontal aim of the headlamp must be done firs
133. ehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem 6 3 If your vehicle 15 certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may
134. en 6 48 SOMME erar E Er STI eh dA ae ales 6 52 Nel clo oer UE CROCO TER ER NT RO d GR 6 49 an rex REX CEA 6 52 Windshield and Wiper Blades ei oasis edad re 6 50 Click Setting thes cere CELO eoa dia di 3 9 Damage Finish ene ay aya i 6 53 Comfort Controls eera Peace seas 3 2 Damage Metal 1 cece eee eke eine es 6 53 Compar Disce FIRE corre entr pee tert tan 3 14 Daytime Running Lamps 2 39 Compact Spare Tire ei ees li eher 3 35 Dead Battery a rsen 5 3 Compass Calibration ricas procesos 2 45 Defects Reporting Safety 8 8 Compass Variance Hero 2 444 Defensive Driving 4 2 Control of a Vehicle Defogger Rear Window 3 9 Conveniente 2 48 3 4 Convex Outside Mirror 2 46 Defrosting E eR TUN 3 4 CORES coe rerit FERE rne SUP a ci Ra 6 21 Delayed Illumination Pag EO 2 41 Ading shaven sed s once ner Td d M VOCE AY 6 23 Dimengions Vehicle ETIAM PISO CES IDEE 6 63 Checking ERO ER eo A ET 6 23 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 13 3 17 Heater Engine p o p oiiaii ahaa aakay 2222 zl Ajg Doo RE wra AIE Ena e AEAT AE
135. eplacement Incorrect Usage 1 14 1 15 1 16 1 17 1 49 1 50 Bulb Number ero arai 6 62 Lap Belt eee ener ertet 1743 Parts Normal ETT ER TE 5 64 Lap Shoulder 1 1 1 27 W NM ME M E EE 6 45 Larger Children ies Replacing Safety Belts 1 51 Passenger Position recs nid Reporting Safety Defects 8 8 Questions and Answers UNE TEATRO 1 10 Restraints Rear Comfort Guides 1 30 TET TEE DE 1 51 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 2 1 27 oss Dyce 1 37 Rear Seat Passengers eese 1527 Head eee een 7 Reminder Light 22 2 1 6 2 55 Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 5 Replacing After a 175 Cun Ced A ET 7 14 Right Front Passenger Position 1 19 Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 13 Entry Transmitter 2 12 Smaller Children and Babies Lean 1 34 Use During Pregnancy LEB Wher They PI d Ea 1 7 9 8 Safer OMI opie se ais 4 34 Safety Defects Reporting Sn ae 22 8 8 Safety Warnings and Symbols
136. er operating lamps Turn the end of the lever to this symbol to turn on the parking and other operating lamps without the headlamps Turn the end of the lever to OFF to turn off the lamps A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when you turn the ignition switch to OFF or ACC with the lamps on Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DEL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps come on when The ignition is on The headlamp switch is off and The parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your front turn signal lamps will be on The headlamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your front turn signal lamps will turn off and your headlamps and parking lamps will turn on When it s bright enough outside your headlamps will go atf and your front turn signal lamps will come on To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF Then start your vehicle The DRL headlamps and parking l
137. erinflated tires pose the same danger as about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see overloaded tires The resulting accident your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when vour tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when vou hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If vour tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is located inside the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right t s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation vou can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continue
138. ervice department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in service manual See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing ete Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system
139. etore closing the hood be sure that all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light on the instrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away LOW OIL For more information see LOW OIL Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this 15 an added reminder It s good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is the yellow loop near the front of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil IF you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 6 11 Checking Engine Oil NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But vou must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index
140. f vou enter the wrong code eight times INOP will appear on the display You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again When you try again you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your retailer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 3 24 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY Turn the radio off 3 Press the and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Audio Steering Wheel Controls Understanding Radio Reception If Equipped 1 If your TE hi
141. flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating 4 36 If you have overdrive you may have to drive in THIRD 3 instead of DRIVE D or as you need to a lower gear Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P vet Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels When the wheel chocks are place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parki
142. footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km O Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote L Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote O Replace passenger compartment air filter If Equipped 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 10 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE Maintenance Schedule 90 000 Miles 150 000 km O Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 1 Replace passenger compartment air filter If Equipped Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace
143. gage moves into the red area your engine ts too hot That reading means the same thing as the warning light It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating vour vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index 2 59 Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on your system is low on coolant and the engine may gt overheat See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as YOU can This light will come on briefly when the ignition ts turned to ON Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which SERVICE monitors operation of the ENGINE fuel ignition and emission SOON control systems 2 60 This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will sound to indicate that there 15 a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem 1s apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in co
144. gh the access opening in the trunk Remove the bulb by turning it one quarter of a turn to the left Place the new bulb into the socket Turn the bulb one quarter of a turn to the right to replace 6 Close the trunk i Remove the plastic wing nuts A Pliers may be required to remove the wing nuts i 3 2 Pull the housing away from the body of Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement the vehicle B I Pull the windshield wiper arm away trom 3 Squeeze the tab on the bulb socket and turn the the windshield socket right to left 4 Pull out the bulb socket 5 Pull the bulb out of the socket There are four bulbs on each taillamp 6 Push in a new bulb 7 Replace the bulb socket into the housing and turn to the right 8 Replace the taillamp housing to the body of the vehicle 9 Install the wing nuts 10 Tighten the plastic nuts 2 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from under the blade connecting point and pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it rom the wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip into place For wiper blade replacement length and type also see Capacities and Specifications in the Index 6 38 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions Und
145. gher speed roads Your sg headlamps can light up only so much road ahead Inremote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as Night driving is more dangerous than day driving we get older these differences increasc amp 50 year old One reason is that some drivers are likely to be driver may require at least twice as much light to see the impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision same thing at night as a 20 year old problems or by fatigue What you do in the daytime can also affect vour night vision For example if vou spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will 4 16 have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a litte Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the in
146. gram means help is just a toll free call away 24 hours a day 365 days a year Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Representatives are on call to provide you with Prompt assistance 24 Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Telephone Number 1 800 442 0115 6537 is the one number to call for assistance in the United States Trained Customer Assistance Representatives on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility take vour request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questians the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day 365 days a year 8 5 Who Is Covered Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1998 Oldsmobile vehicles Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle regardless of the driver and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper warranty period Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence Vehicles sold in Canada have a separate roadside assistance program as described next in this section Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance prog
147. h down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint
148. h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children These keys don t have key plugs Your Oldsmobile retailer or Roadside Assistance has a code for your key If you need a new master key contact your retailer who can obtain the correct key code or in an emergency call Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance at 800 442 OLDS 6537 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have an extra key Your vehicle comes with two master keys and one spare key The master key can be used for the ignition as well as all door locks trunk and storage compartments The third key is provided as a spare key 2 3 Door Locks Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of heing thrown out of the vehicle in a
149. he radio s tone setting will switch to manual The radio s tone setting will not switch to manual on the Bose radio If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for jazz vocal pop rock and classical stations JAZZ will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will appear 3 15 Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear This button is not available on the Bose radio Adjusting the speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape plaver is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in th
150. he work yourself or have it done Part E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this part This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may he needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we don t know exactly how you ll drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles maintenance needs vary You m y even need more frequent checks and replacements than you ll find in the schedules in this section So please read this section and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your retailer This part tells you the maintenance services vou should have done and when you should schedule them If vou go to your retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuin
151. headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis See Changing Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel 6 46 Tire Chains NOTICE Don t use tire chains They can damage your vehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle
152. hen you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would he able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 33 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle 1 34 Smaller Children and Babies Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even if your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle Smaller children an
153. hicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Retail facility name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Oldsmobile address your inquiry to Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E Judson Street P O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8 4 Reter to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility using the retailer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Network Any TTY user can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing 1 800 833 OLDS TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance pro
154. his button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player The tape will stop but remain in the player TAPE CD Press this button if vou have a disc loaded in the CD player and the radio is playing to play a compact disc Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing Press TAPE CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening The display will show TP and CD EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the plaver press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The plaver will pull it in and the disc should begin playing If you wan
155. how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb see Replacement Bulb Numbers in the Index Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package 2 Pull straight up on the two headlamp retainers to x lease the assembly locator tabs At the same time Headlamps vnus I the hold the headlamp assembly in position by applying To replace your headlamps follow these steps a little pressure against the headlamp lens This prevents the lamp from falling out 1 Open the hood 2 4 Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb you are replacing 5 Quarter twist and turn the bulb socket and remove it from the lamp Slide the lamp forward Headlamp Aiming 6 Replace the bulb making sure not to touch the new bulb with bare hands Your vehicle has a modular headlamp system These headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators The aim has been optically pre set at the factory and should need no further adjustment 7 Reverse all steps and reassemble the headlamp assembly then check the lamps If your v
156. hows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving 2 24 Shifting Into PARK P 2 Move the shift lever into PARK position like this It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If vou re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake Turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P lt RH 2 25 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if vou leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P a
157. icle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare though It was developed for use on vour vehicle If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on vour vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States Nat
158. il When to Change and Maintenance Schedule in the Index To reset the CHANGE OIL light see Engine Oil in the Index Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on When the indicator nears EMPTY E you still huve a little fuel left but you should get more soon Here are some things owners ask about All these situations are normal and do not show a problem with vour fuel gage Arthe service station the pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill it e The gage moves a little when you turn the corner or speed up 2 65 Low Fuel Light If your fuel is low a circular light on your instrument panel cluster will come on and stay orn It will also come on for a few seconds when you first turn on the ignition as a check to show you it s working If it doesn t come on then have it fixed Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON to show that the bulb is working SERVICE VEHICLE SOON These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a qualified Oldsmobile dealership for necessary repairs to maintain vehicle performance
159. imate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling 3800 Code K Engine Specifications TVG ea rere ene V6 ees env nece eae Compression Ratio 9 4 1 Firing Onde oor REY UE EX 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature 195 F 91 C HOISCepOWEE oi ons 00 9 85 err mt 195 Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 109 inches 270 cm Front Tread Width 61 5 inches 156 cm Rear Tread Width 61 5 inches 156 cm Overall Length 195 9 inches 498 cm Overall Width 73 8 inches 187 cm Overall Height 56 4 inches 143 cm 6 63 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter SHU COE NO 1208 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 10406026 Battery 3900 OGG K oec rm eR 630 CCA Engine Oil Filter 3800 cea li AC Type PF47 PCY Valve 3800 Code EM UP ET CV892C Radiator Cap 27 Spark Plugs 3800 Coda K ee en AC Type 41 921 Gap 0 060 152 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Length 20 inches 51 em ETE HE 6 64 Air Condi
160. in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will he ready to work for an adult or larger A child in a rear facing child restraint can be child passenger seriously injured or killed if the right front Securing a Child Restraint in the Right passenger s air bag inflates even if your vehicle Front Seat Position has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a night front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 1 46 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or
161. in water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If vou use an improper coolant mixture vour engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your retailer check vour cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located in the engine compartment behind the headlamp on the driver s side When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to HOT mark To check the coolant level remove the cap on the coolant recovery tank and verify that the coolant level is up to the COLD fill level on the hose attached to the cap or a little higher
162. includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps don t just turn off at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out The delay time is canceled if vou turn the ignition key to ON so the lamps will dim out right away When the ignition i5 on illuminated entry is inactive which means the courtesy lamps won t come on unless a door is opened Illumination on Door Handle Activation Illumination on Door Handle Activation is a standard feature intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by allowing the driver to activate the vehicle interior illumination without unlocking or opening amy vehicle door The Illumination on Door Handle Activation feature can function in two ways The ignition must be off and the doors locked for the lllumination on Door Handle Activation to work If the driver pulls and releases any front door handle within one second the interior lamps will illuminate until The ignition is turned to ON The power door locks are activated or An illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed Or if the driver pulls and holds any front door handle for more than one second the interior lamps will illuminate until The ignition is turned to ON The door handle is released or An illumination period of 50 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period door is opened the timed illumination period will be can
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164. ing Your Vehicle 5 36 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 3 13 Engine Overheating Press the switch located on your instrument panel to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Hazard Warning Flashers To turn off the flashers press the switch again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind also let police know you have a problem Your front and your vehicle rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off L Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle But please follow the steps below to do it safely Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite e They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t he covered by your warranty Trying to start vour vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage y
165. int yourself with it first Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and hold HK until the correct hour appears The letter A or P may appear on the display for AM or PM Then press and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or olf AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control PALO Mdemeobila Plaving the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume 3 10 RCL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock To change what is normally shown on the display station or time press the RCL button until you see the display you want then hold the RCL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a 5tation Press this button to switch between AM and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there
166. ion Allow ample lime Tor teleary are io make checks payable in 11 5 funds To cover Canadian postage add 11 59 plus tha LS arder processang NOTES C A Section 9 Index Accessory Power ccr Rr emm nn 2 48 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 3 NICHE e s ad are ea Ste a eae dora dis 1 19 How Does it Restrain Br ee er 1 24 How I Wap CV RET WR E AR E E es Hi 1 22 Location 2 2 1 22 Readiness Light 2 1 21 2 56 Cyn fs ace aces ate aie moe Ee por CREE EON 1 28 What Makes it 1 23 What Will You See After it Inflates 1 24 When Should it Inflate Beene HEE See 1 23 Rede ps te 6 16 Pale CN gate 3 3 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6 64 duis tis glace Se oe Eu Ex UE EORR HUP ELE 6 16 Air Filter Passenger Compartment Era Ci 6 17 Alignment and Balance 6 45 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 52 Antenna Backglass 5 cree leerlo eren 3 28 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light Se rf Liu EPA A EYE 4 7 An IBet Radio 222 22 2 43 Appeirance en en nh mn eene 847 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 54 Arbitration PO
167. ional Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to same limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards 6 43 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government lest course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
168. is player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If the ignition is on but the radio is off the lupe can be inserted and will begin playing If you heur nothing but a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB BASS TONE SEEK and SCAN controls just as you do for the radio The TONE control is not available on the Bose radio The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing Your tape bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS appears on the display IF you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJECT or RCL If E and a number appear on the radio display and the tape won t play because of an error it could be that e E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retaile
169. l 4 28 Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle LOADING GVWR AS 199 TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP FAT CTR ia TOTAL MODEL TIRE RE PRESSURE FRT Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label is inside the trunk lid The label tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight you can carry This includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options
170. l size tire vou must use the extension to help avoid wheel surface damage Use extension and protector guide located in foam holder To store a full size tire place tire valve stem facing down with the protector guide through wheel bolt hole then remove protector and attach retainer securely When reinstalling compact spare put the protector guide back in foam holder Store the cover as far forward as possible 5 33 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 2 3 Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the 4 passenger compartment of the vehicle could a cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose 6 equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 2 8 The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace 9 the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you 10 See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly 5 34 Retainer Cover Retainer Position only for full size spare Tire Nut Jack Wrench Lock Nut Tool Foam Holder Bolt Screw Extension and Protector Guide Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 pst 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure v
171. l working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possihle have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your Oldsmobile retailer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also
172. lant in the Index for what to use MILEAGE 5 Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test RM eee the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service MILEAGE 7 12 Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D At Each Fuel Fill It is important for vou or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Service Clean casse
173. lity fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed 2 62 Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay arn after YOU start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed right away The oil light could also come on in three other situations When the ignition is on but the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on
174. ll you how to do it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored 1 42 If your child restraint has a top strap your retailer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The retailer can then install the anchor for you Canada this work will be done for you free of charge Or you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 4 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 43 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you pus
175. low out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take vour foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well aff the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK 3
176. m The system is armed once the key is removed from the ignition Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off after the engine is started lf the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to release the key from the START position as soon as the engine starts If you are driving and the SECURITY light comes on you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off Hawever your Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your retailer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your retailer or service If the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is running problem has been detected and the system may need service See your retailer for service In an emergency call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 442 0109 6537 New Vehicle Break In Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km
177. m when the right PASS knob is in the center or neutral position Turn the DRIVER knob toward red to the right to raise the temperature Turn it toward blue to the left to lower the temperature The display will show your selection for a few seconds then the outside temperature will show If you push the knob the set temperature will again be displayed for a few seconds then the outside temperature will show Passenger Temperature Knob The night PASS knob adjusts the air temperature on the passenger s side so itis warmer or cooler than the temperature set by the driver Turn the PASS knob toward red to the right to raise the temperature Turn it toward blue to the left to lower the temperature The passenger temperature will not be shown in the display Auto Button For the most efficient operation you should press the AUTO button and set the system temperature The system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings ta keep you comfortable The air conditioning compressor will run if the outside temperature is above 40 F 4 57 C You may notice a delay of three to four minutes before the fan comes on Button Push the OFF button to turn the system off The display will show OFF and outside temperature The system will continue to automatically control air temperature to the last set temperature Manual Control If you prefer to manually control the heating cooling and ventilation in vour vehicle set
178. may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs hy grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due t the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Backglass Antenna If Equipped Your AM FM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger located in the rear window Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is nol scratched and that the lines on the glass not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Because this antenna is built into your rear window there is reduce
179. moving on the freeway make certain you service have it done before starting Of course allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move you Il find experienced and able service experts in slightly slower at night Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper They Il be ready and willing to help if you need it lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not Here are some things you can check before a trip under anv cin stances s d back up Driv ates CERO AEE Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are the next exit qu all windows clean inside and outside The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply Wiper Blades Are they in good shape The exit speed is usually posted Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not all levels to your sense of motion After driving for any distance Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going j 8 slower than you actually are e Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for Before Leaving on a Long Trip long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to VIXI Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you the recommended pressure must star
180. mpartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy paris of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System you should turn the system off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries vou may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle This section begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care 6 2 Service 6 47 Appearance
181. n original hattery CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING 9 CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OF FLAMES SPARK OF FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY Ali These symbuls are important for veu and vor passengers whenever vour vehicle is dnven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK POWER ali L9 2 AIR BAG rA FOG LAMPS These dre dH SOME dH These symbols have to dio with your MASTER LI LIGHTING SWITCH T TURN cont Qo ps HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING hone LAMPS controls WINDSHIELD WIPER rasa i WINDSHIELD gt washen 7 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER gg ENGINE OfL PRESSURE PARKING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These syrmbals are used on warning and lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM ANTI LOCK BRAKES 63 Here ane some aher symbols may sec NOTES vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you ll find information about the seats in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts 1 2 1 5 1 10 1 11 1 11 1 18 1 19 1 19 Seats Seat Controls Safety Belts They re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and
182. n a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway 4 11 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering aroun
183. n again to stop scanning The sound will mute SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player The tape will stop but remain in the player TAPE AUX If you have a tape inserted and the radio 15 playing press TAPE AUX to play your tape To return to the radio while a tape is playing press AM FM The Inactive tape will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it s oon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped maL If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Dise Player not shown automatic tone control is not available Your radio will have a MUTE button rather than a T
184. n if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your retailer for this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your retailer for this product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes May Cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If vou do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water 6 49 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part Mo 1050427 or a liquid househ
185. n inflating air bag But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you This is true You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if vou have air bags Wearing vour safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags even reduced force air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of vour vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants reduced force air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person even with reduced force frontal air bags Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with reduced force air bags The driver should sit as
186. n key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if vou are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Rear Seat Passengers Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up belts Here s how to wear one properly Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly e 1 27 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again
187. n the steering wheel for less than a half second Each time you do this you ll go I mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well vour cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to hrake or shift to a lower gear io keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to cancel the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Press CLEAR on the steering wheel or Press the CRUISE button on the instrument panel Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps The lamp controls are located on the multifunction lever on the left of the steering wheel They control these systems 2 35 Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights D Turn the end of the lever to this symbol to tum on the headlamps and oth
188. n they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts 4 18 x e s aiat ara NE i oe iJ x p EE ror IT Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if vou can t try to slow down before vou hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as wellin a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning 18 dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re zoing fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There RENE H just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best a
189. nd the ignition key is in ON 1 Press and hold down the power door lock switch in the lock position t2 While holding the door lock switch press and release the RKE transmitter lock switch This button press will initialize the customization mode Upon initiation of this mode the chime will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current RAV lock mode Each additional press of the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter lock switch will cause the vehicle to increment the RAV lock mode by one starting from the current RAV lock mode If cycled beyond RAV lock mode 4 the vehicle shall enter RAV lock mode When the door lock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent RAV lock mode Disconnecting the battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Remote Activation Verification functions Illumination on Remote Activation This feature is included on vehicles with the Remote Keyless Entry system The interior illumination will be activated when an door unlock command is received The ignition must be off for the Remote Activation Illumination to work The interior lamps will illuminate until the ignition 1s turned to ON or until the illumination period of 40 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be canceled though the interior lamps will remain on until all doors are closed Matching Transmitter
190. nd your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into the PARK P position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you move the shift lever away from PARK without first pulling it toward vou If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P 2 26 Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON See Automatic Transaxle Operation in the Index If vou cannot shift out af PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all
191. ndex in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if vou were to ignore the warning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen e Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different colors or in different words You Il also see warming labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle For example these symbols ure used o
192. ne 5 22 EU 7 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 4 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL i coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant 1n the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 8 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the re e gie upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the gy pua r mm DIT YOL stream f COO ant coming rem an engine cooling latis bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valve after the radiator is filled 9 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture and the compartment through the filler neck until the level reaches the 6 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the base of the filler neck COLD mark 10 Then replace the pressure At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 11 Check the coolant in the recovery tank The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the engine is cold If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to b
193. new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service e That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and vear of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever e If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle Alway
194. ng brake and then shift to PARK 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake Let up on the brake pedal Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks A n Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating in the Index 4 37 NOTES C Section5 Problems the Road you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 24 If a Tire Goes Flat 4 2 Other Warning Devices 5 25 Changing a Flat Tire 3 3 Jump Starting 5 35 Compact Spare Tire 5 9 Tow
195. ng or just behind the off set as shown Put the compact spare tire near you Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 29 3 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the 4 Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire right Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 5 30 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel N CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or 6 Replace the wh
196. ng safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in ront of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one You can steer around the abstacle while braking hard of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise but this is normal When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure ta help avoid a braking skid this light will come on See Low Traction Light in the Index LOW TRAC Enhanced Traction System If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or
197. nging from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic 2 43 The mirror includes two map lamps automatic dimming function and an eight point compass display in the upper corner of the mirror face When the compass display is turned on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the button located on the lower part of the mirror Press and hold the I O button for up to three seconds to turn this feature on or off 2 44 The compass display feature is turned on or off by pressing the VO button for three seconds or more When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror housing Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will he necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass vartance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance vour compass could give false readings To adjust far compass variance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone 3 Press the nght lamp
198. nk press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter The trunk will only unlock when the vehicle is in PARK P 2 9 Remote Alarm When you press the alarm button on the remote keyless entry transmitter the headlamps will flash the horn will sound repeatedly and the interior lamps will illuminate This will allow you to attract attention if needed The alarm will continue until The driver presses the alarm button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time e The ignition is turned to ON or e An alarm of 110 seconds has elapsed Remote Activation Verification RAV This feature helps provide an audible and or visible feedback that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock command has been received and executed The vehicle must he off for the Remote Activation Verification to work You may select one of four operating modes for the reception of a lock command You may also select one of four operating modes for the reception of an unlock command The selection and programming of the lock and unlock modes are independent of each other The following modes are available for either lock or unlock verification Mode 1 No Verification Mode 2 Horn Chirp only 2 10 Mode 3 Headlamp Flash only Mode 4 Horn Chirp and Headlamp Flash The operating mode of the Remote Activation Verification Lock RAV Lock feature will be changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the doors closed a
199. not be covered by your warranty 5ome gasalines that are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl ask vour service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasalines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to function properly Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel In addition gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries IF you plan on driving in another country outsid
200. ntil the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating 6 56 Instrument Panel Fuse Block FUSE USAGE CHART These fuses are located in a fuse block on the passenger s side of the instrument panel Pull off the right hand cover to expose the fuses Fee pcr dee ABS ABS Motor Asm CRANK CRANK Instrument Panel SIGNAL BCM Cluster Body Control Module CLUSTER Powertrain Control Module HEATED Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors MIRROR 6 57 Fuse IGN 0 CLUSTER PCM amp BCM LOW BLOWER HVAC CRUISE ABS BTSI TURN SIGNALS CORN LPS AIR BAG CLUSTER DRL Description Cluster Powertrain Control Module Body Control HVAC Control Assembly Blower Motor Air Temperature Valve Motor HVAC Control Assembly Solenoid Box Cruise Control Module Electronic Brake Control Module ABS Relay TCS Disable Switch Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Turn Signals Cornering Lamps Ait Bag System Instrument Panel Cluster Daytime Running Lamps Fuse PCM BCM U H RELAY
201. ntry transmitter After pressing the power door lock switch once three chimes will be heard The three chimes indicate that the Last Door Closed Locking has been activated The driver has three actions possible once the Last Door Closed Locking is activated Cancel the Last Door Closed Locking by pressing the unlock switch or by fully inserting the key in the ignition Override the Last Door Closed Locking feature and lock the doors immediately by pressing the lock switch a second time Let the Last Door Closed Locking feature complete the locking of the vehicle If the driver wishes to let the Last Daor Closed Locking feature complete the locking of the vehicle no additional action 15 required The Last Door Closed Locking feature will lock the doors automatically after all the doors have been closed for a period of five seconds During this five second period any door may be reopened at which time the three possible actions shown previously are again available 2 7 You can customize the vehicle to activate the Last Door Closed Locking feature as described previously or to completely disable the Last Door Closed Locking feature at all times f disabled the doors will lock immediately when a power door lock switch is pressed The Last Door Closed locking feature is enabled and disabled when the doors are closed and the ignition key is in ON Press and hold the power door lock switch in the unlock position While hol
202. o the receiver to indicate E30 Disc Label Side Up E34 CD Changer Door Open E35 CD Changer Cartridge Empty If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or changer the following conditions may have caused the error The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother e The disc is dirty scratched or wet e The disc is label side up If so load the disc label side down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again e The CD changer door is open Completely close the door to restore normal operation Anempty magazine is inserted in the CD changer Try the magazine again with a disc loaded one of the trays If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem Playing a Compact Disc REV Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track As the CD reverses elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage FWD Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track As the CD advances elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage PROG Press this button to select the next disc in the magazine Each time you press PROG the disc number on the radio display will ga to that of the next available CD If a CD cannot
203. old glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust hilms on interior glass Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when vou rinse it with water 6 50 Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See
204. on Press the A C button to operate the air conditioning compressor The indicator light on the button will glow when the button is pressed You don t have to press the button to run the compressor in DEFOG or DEFROST Kecirculate Button CE This button is used to recirculate much of the air inside vour vehicle This setting is not available in defrost Outside Air Button This button is used to bring in outside air Air Conditioning On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the load on the compressor which should help fuel economy For quick cool down on very hot days use RECIRCULATE with the temperature knob all the way in the blue area If this and the A C button pushed setting 15 used for long periods of time the air in your vehicle may become too dry For normal cooling on hot days use VENT with the temperature knob in the blue area With the A C button pushed in and outside air button pushed in the system will bring in outside air and cool it On cool but sunny days the sun may warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough You can use BI LEVEL with the temperature knob in the middle with the A C button pushed in and the outside air button pushed in The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others
205. ongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always 4 34 leave just enough slack so vou can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicles brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are stil
206. ont Wheel Drive Axle Boot 7 17 Aiming i dine n n nd 6 33 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 1 17 Bb REDISEBRIGUIE oe cope mie spec me mmm tm 6 31 Steering 7 17 High Low Beam Changer 2 32 BMPR gt canny eater i tL i ee 6 56 Thacle System 7 17 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 insterument Panel 7 50 Heating 5184 5 4 Brightness Control 2 40 High Beum Headlamps 2 32 Cleaning 6 49 Highway Hypnosis YES S ecd e a OT TET Lei MM DONIS i 3 52 Roads Where won 4 23 fius inch cuo LIT Suede sen 6 57 ifs Tre sar aye SUPE 4 34 d LACE M MS aoe a ER caen An Hood IHE URINE RR SE Yn 2 40 Checking Things Under sues toe 6 8 CHO HMM AUN EO ROG Tue ro TENTER How to Reset the Change Oil Light s uis Pep gis Lies 6 15 APA AOT HAE ER 58 3 How to Reset the Engine Onl L ile Monitor 6 15 cx ix ae Key in the Ignition eei ome 2 14 Key Lock Cylinders Service DE d LE Ip EA FEN 7 14 Tire Goes PEE T E Keyless Entry System Ci If Steam 15 Coming From Your Engin
207. oolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your radiator see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 6 21 What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only pla
208. or so During this time your new brake linings aren t vet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information 2 15 Ignition Positions Your ignition switch is located on the instrument panel With the ignition key in the switch you can turn the switch to four positions OFF A Before you put the key into the ignition switch the switch is in OFF It s also the only position from which you can remove vour key This position locks your ignition and transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature 2 16 ACC By This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off Your steering wheel will unlock Use ACC if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed This pasition lets you turn off the ignition ON C This position is where the key returns after you start the vehicle With the engine off you can use ON to display some of your warning and indicator lights START D This position starts your engine A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF ACC or ON and the key 1s in the ignition NOTICE If vour key seems stuck in OFF and vou can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in Turn the key only with your
209. ormally tn circulation to drain back into the oil pan Security Light This light will come on when you turn the key to START and will stay on SECURITY until the vehicle starts If you re driving and the security light comes and remains on your Passlock system is not working properly Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock and you should see your retailer Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your CRUISE cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index 2 64 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Change Oil Light CHANGE OIL This light will come on when your ignition is on to check the bulb and will come on when your washer fuid is low The CHANGE OIL light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine If the light doesn t come on have it serviced If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after you start the engine have the oil changed The light may indicate to change the oil sooner than suggested in your maintenance schedule depending on your driving patterns This light will come on when the system predicts that the oil s remaining useful life is almost up It alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your vehicle s driving conditions Therefore you should change vour oil at the intervals recommended in your maintenance schedule or when the CHANGE OIL light comes on whichever comes first See Engine O
210. ors The automatic locking and unlocking of the vehicle will occur if the ignition key 1s in ON and the driver s door is closed when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK P One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by the driver Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when transaxle shifted out of PARK P No automatic door unlock Mode 3 Automatic all door lock when transaxle shifted put of PARK P Automatic all door unlock when transaxle shifted into PARK P Mode 4 Automatic all door lock when transaxle shifted of PARK P Automatic driver s door only unlock when transaxle shifted into PARK P The operating mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key is in ON 2 6 Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position to change this feature 2 While holding the door lock switch cycle the transaxle out of and back into PARK P 3 After an initial transaxle cycle each additional cycle will increment the operating mode by one starting from the current operating mode 4 During this customization procedure the Automatic Door Lock and Unlock functions shall operate as defined by each mode listed providing the customer with feedback of the current operating mode 5 If cycled beyond mode 4 the vehicle shall enter operating mode
211. osition the shift lever in PARK P The transaxle fluid dipstick ts the red loop near the back ot the engine Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 20 If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick I Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it ta the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON III because fluid with that label is made especially for vour automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered hy your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding Muid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine C
212. ot at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you The belt is buckled in the wrong place 0 What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 16 You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like vour liver or spleen O What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash vou wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your retailer to fix it The belt is twisted across the body 1 17 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder
213. otors Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time tt was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road IT vou sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10422802 A Third Edition We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY GEATIFICATION THROUGH Pisiin mairie tar AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en frangais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1577 Meyerside Drive Mississauga Ontario L5T 1B9 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1998 All Rights Reserved How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for vour vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Index A good place to look for what you need is the I
214. ou have changed the battery in your keyless entry transmitter you will need to resynchronize the transmitter To do this press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons together and hold for approximately seven he eaters eee need to use this procedure if vour vehicle has lost 1 Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the battery power far an extended period of time back of the transmitter Gently pry apart the front and back 2 12 Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the key and it to the right You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter if 1 your vehicle has this option It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into Remote Trunk Release your vehicle You can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and even death If vou must drive with the trunk open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through seal between the body and the trunk e Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way Press the button on the instrument panel to unlock the trunk from inside your vehicle Your vehicle must be in PARK P LN See Engine Exhaust in the Inde
215. our spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so vou can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as vou can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of vour vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare un If You re Stuck In Sand Mud or Snow What you don t want to do when vour vehicle is stuck is to spin vour wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine co
216. our vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative eround system NOTICE If the other system isn t 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but he sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put your automatic transaxle in PARK P 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave vour radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Open the hoods and locate the batteries An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal The terminal is on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery You should always use the remote positive terminal instead of
217. pers by tuming the band with the wiper symbol on it This lever is located on the right hand side of the steering wheel For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go the wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer You can set the wiper speed for a long delay or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Push the lever up to INT intermittent then turn the band located on the lever to adjust the delay time Rotate the band down for a longer delay up for a shorter delay The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in INT position not in HI or LO Be sure to clear the ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the end of the right hand lever on the steering wheel there is a wiper symbol To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the button on the end of the lever The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the
218. pes and hoses or the ABS sensor wiring 5 12 Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascia fog lamp damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Use the T slots for car carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Rear Towing Tow Limits 35 mph 55 km h 500 miles 800 km NOTICE not tow with sling type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slo
219. positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal un e 2 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less A Heavy Metal Engine Part 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run B Good Battery the engine for a while gt Dead Battery 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If 1t won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle See Roadside Assistance in the Index If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory
220. pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but he sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 6 41 When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires 15 t check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage 6 42 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your veh
221. r if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your retailer if any of these conditions exist Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which vau or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration
222. r lamps will stay on while any door is opened The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all the doors have been closed if they have not been locked See Delayed Illumination earlier in this section 2 42 Battery Saver Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent vou from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave an interior or trunk lamp on If you leave any of these lamps on while the ignition is in ACC or OFF they will automatically turn off after 20 minutes The lamps won t come back on until you do one of the following Turn the ignition to ON Turn the interior lamp dial all the way up or e Open or close and reopen a door that is closed Note that if your vehicle has less than 15 miles 25 km on the odometer the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes Mirrors Adjust all mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable position Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you push the lever away from you to the night position To return the mirror back to the day position pull the lever toward you Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and Map Lamps If Equipped Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic day night rearview mirror with a compass and map lamps This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A time delay feature prevents rapid cha
223. r vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when vou Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer lf you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 2 Turn off your air conditioner Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 8 or DRIVE D 16 If vou no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam vou can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it coals down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When vou decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what vou 1 see An electric engin
224. r when reporting the problem 3 16 z REV 1 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE FWD 2 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to plaving speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE PROG 3 Press this button to play the other side of the tape 4 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license Irom Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TONE Press this button to select a tone while playing a cassette The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape This button is not available on the Bose radio SEEK Press the up or down arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press t
225. ram accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the retailer or call 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Courtesy Transportation We re here to help That s why whenever your Oldsmobile is undergoing any Bumper to Bumper Warranty service we ll make sure you don t end up stranded at the retail facility It s called Courtesy 8 6 Transportation and it s our way to make sure you re able to get out even when your car is in For same day service we ll give you a one way shuttle ride of up to 10 miles 16 km If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs we ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you up to 30 a day for the cost of alternate transportation cab a bus or even a rental car if necessary Having your car serviced is rarely convenient but with Courtesy Transportation at least you ll be able to get where you need to go whether its here or there Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Oldsmobile will reimburse up to S30 day for documented transportation you receive Please consult your retailer for details For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your retailer for det
226. rder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls e Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on vour vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heav
227. re vou start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may he running the red light Freeway Driving LU B 3 1 i z pcm pu ERE EE oe m al Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turmpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually ramp that leads to the freeway IF you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over vour shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot 4 21 Once you are
228. rked on top of the magazine Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left If the door is left partially open the changer will not operate and an error will occur When the door 15 closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To eject the magazine from the player slide the CD changer door all the way open The magazine will automatically eject Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine Whenever a CD magazine with dises is loaded in the changer the compact disc symbol CDC will appear on the radio display If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs the CDC symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play When a CD begins playing a disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine For your convenience a storage cavity for a spare magazine or CDs is located below the CD changer To retain stored items the attached elastic cord may be pulled downward and secured along the bottom edge of the opening near the center Compact Disc Errors If E and a number appear on the display an error has occurred and the compact disc temporarily cannot play The CD changer will send an error message t
229. rn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision 5o here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 4 13 4 14 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your
230. rom front to side 2 48 Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps will come on when you open the cover Accessory Power Outlets The power outlets are located on the lower left passenger side and behind the flip out door of the lighter The power outlets can be used to plug electrical equipment such as cellular telephone CD radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install Power Sunroof If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an express open sunroof It includes a sliding and tilting glass panel and one piece sunshade The control switch works only when the ignition is in ACC or ON The control switch is located overhead on the headliner To open the power sunroof press the rear of the switch once and the power sunroof will fully open This is the express open feature During operation press the switch again Lo stop the power sunroof at a desired position Your sunroof also has a vent feature It can be activated from the closed sunroof position by pressing the front of the switch To close press the rear of the sunroof switch When using this feature the sunshade should he fully opened in the rearward position The sunshade can be opened manually by sliding it rearward or automatically by opening the power sunroof You will need to close the sunshad
231. ror number write it down and provide it to vour retailer when reporting the problem REV 1 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE FWD 2 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE PROG 3 Press this button to play the other side of the tape XC 4 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TONE Press this button to select a tone while playing a cassette The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape SEEK Press the up or down arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this butto
232. rrectly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while vour emission controls may not work as well vour fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine 15 not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required e Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to 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 it 1s possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do sa stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park yo
233. rs 6 36 e or ea V ATHE IS 6 15 Waming Light aba hee IE Xii PER FOR 2 62 G ics re Jqu ses What Kind Coolant Temperature 2 59 ore 2 05 9 4 z GAWE ieee Sere headed as 4 30 If Steam Is Coming From Your UDIN ETE 5 13 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 20 Ignition Positions LX CHER Glove Box b heared EN 2 46 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check pou ppc 7 16 Gross Axle Weight Rating AGE YE 4 30 Iluminated Entty peer 2 4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 30 Illumination on Door Handle Activation 2 41 ELO EG CD aa Hl Illumination on Remote Activation eive els 2 11 o p MPH DE E 4 20 6 40 Day Night Rearview Miror 2 43 DEDERE EA arin nra E E a be 7 17 Hiaiozen Bulbs A LEE Rep 9 21 Prke 55222 2222 22 2 1 2 7 17 Mazan Warning Plashers 22 2 2 3 2 Engine Cooling System nnn 7 17 Head Restraints micum ema ys iac cee tes 1 5 Exhhust Syst imi 7 17 Headlamps Fr
234. rtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or comering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal Remember Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid If your traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelera
235. rts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and LJ list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your retailer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by separate left and right headlamp fuses in the underhood electrical center An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go off and remain off If this happens have vour headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow ete the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload 15 caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit u
236. s Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter If Equipped Kotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 4 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 6 DATE MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 30 000 Miles 50 000 km CI Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil tn the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter If Equipped Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote t 37 500 Miles 62 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine and filter are changed reset monitor
237. s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your retailer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your retailer When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to vour vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If vou have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 2 11 5 Gently pry the battery of the transmitter Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on the transmitter use a type CR2032 battery Put the two halves back together Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get m Resynchronize and then test the transmitter Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter After y
238. s to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle Turn the ienition to ACCESSORY or ON Turn the radio off Press the and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down Press MN and 000 will appear on the display Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure 3 23 Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps LOC appears when the ignition is on Press MN and 000 will appear on the display Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 4 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 5 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show SEC indicating the radio 18 now operable and secure I
239. s use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Never use J hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to the OFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this For front towing the transaxle should be in PARK P and the parking brake released For rear towing the transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake engaged Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels be sure to follow the speed and distance restrictions later in this section or your transaxle will be damaged If these limitations must be exceeded then the drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly Front Towing Attach T hook chains in front of the wheels into the slots of the front shipping AM brackets on the cradle both amp 3 sides Insert the hook from the inward side of the slot and not the outward side These slots are to be used when securing to car carrier equipment When attaching T hooks to the shipping slots in the frame rail attach them inside of the frame to avoid damage to the frame or front fascia Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower arm NOTICE Take care not to to damage the brake pi
240. sfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you will be asked to provide your name und address your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors 8 7 We prefer you utilize the Customer Satistaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary 1f this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject If you accept the decision GM will be bound by that decision The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 Warranty Information Your vehicl
241. shed in The system will bring 1n outside air and direct it to your upper body while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use LOWER The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts f your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use UPPER to direct outside air through your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use DEF To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean use DEFOG 3 7 Ventilation System Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather set the mode to FLOOR or LOWER and the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off This helps cle
242. side of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads 4 17 And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts whe
243. side the radio for future listening If you have the optional CD changer and the CD changer 18 loaded the TAPE CD button will activate the changer and a box will be lighted around CDC in the display EJECT Press this button to remove the compact disc or cassette tape The icon with the box around it on the display will eject and the radio will play may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes and compact discs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first 3 19 Trunk Mounted CD Changer If Equipped With the optional compact disc changer you can play up to 12 discs continuously Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine The small discs 8 cm can be played only with specially designed trays You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc Each of the 12 trays holds one disc Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull zently on one of the trays Load the trays from 3 20 bottom to top placing a disc on the tray label side down If you load a disc label side up the disc will not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine slide open the door of the compact disc CD changer Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow ma
244. sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency 4 23 If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make vour trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on Li rs x oum n could get so hot that they wouldn t work well How Son ALR DE You would then have poor braking or even none ting to onl pP e let dm S some of the going down a hill You could crash Always have SEDEM AUC ESSI VOTER NRI EE your engine running and your vehicle in gear down a steep or long hill y ire E when you go downhill e Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you goover the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or
245. specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on hraking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction 6 44 Temperature A B The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed Howeve
246. ss the CRUISE button on the instrument panel Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it 2 36 Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more press the RES ACCEL button on your steering wheel You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the COAST SET button on the steering wheel then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Press the RES ACCEL button on the steering wheel Hold it there until you get up to the speed vou want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts press the RES ACCEL button for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pressing the COAST SET button on the steering wheel Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Press the COAST SET button on the steering wheel until you reach the lower speed you want then release it e To slow down in very small amounts press the COAST SET button o
247. st be reset With the ignition key ON but the engine off fully push and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds If the CHANGE OIL light flashes the system is resetting 3 Turn the key to OFF then start the vehicle If the CHANGE OIL light comes back on the engine oil life monitor has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If vou change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your retailer a service station or a local recycling center for help 6 15 Air Cleaner To check or replace the air filter l Loosen the wing nut on Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can the air duct cause you or others to be burne
248. t Adjusting vertical aim first will result in incorrect headlamp aim A Horizontal aim adjustment screw Vertical aim adjustment screw Start by opening the hood and locating the vertical and horizontal aim indicators The aiming screw for the horizontal aim indicator is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover A and the aiming screw for B Vertical aim adjustment screw the vertical aim indicator is on the inboard side B C Horizontal block index plate D Vertica aiming level 2 3 Using ES torx socket turn the horizontal aiming adjustment screw A until the 717 zero on the pointer is lined up with the center marking on the horizontal block index plate C To adjust the vertical aim use an ES torx socket and turn the vertical aiming adjustment screw B until the bubble inside the level D is centered at Y zero Front Parking Sidemarker and Turn Signal Cornering Lamp l 6 36 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section Remove the rubber bulb access cover Twist and pull each bulb socket from the headlamp assembly Holding the base of the bulb pull the bulb from the socket Push the new bulb into the socket Put the bulb socket back into the headlamp assembly and turn it to the right until it is secure Replace the rubber bulb access cover Center High Mounted 5toplamp Open the trunk Reach throu
249. t to insert a CD when the ignition 15 off first press EJECT or RCL The CD player will play either normal size discs or the smaller 8 cm discs with an adapter Note that when the disc is inserted CD will be displayed When the disc is playing a box will appear around CD on the display If you select a tone setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD The tone setting function is not available on the Bose radio 3 18 As each new track starts to play the track number will appear in the display If E error and a number appear on the radio display and the disc comes out it could be that E20 The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother E20 The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down e E20 The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem REV 1 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 2 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RDM 5 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM will appear on the displ
250. t to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let vou know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when vou are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be problem check the section that tells vou what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light wall also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 85 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you 1f there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air
251. t when you re not fresh such as after a day s e Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook work don t plan to make too many miles that first part along your route Should you delay your trip of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you short time to avoid a major storm system can easily drive in i e Maps Do you have up to date maps Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs 4 22 Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to vou If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you get
252. the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap A CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 5 20 Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure and upper radiator hose 15 no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the Pressure If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 3 After the engine cools open the coolant aur bleed valve 06 or LEVEL 4 E A gt 1 n gt 4 CAUTIONS OPEN 5 There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engi
253. the impact forces In a people who are crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child 1s sitting 1n a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index lf the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt 1 49 Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the helt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use
254. the up position Raise the hood Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the right side of the vehicle peel back halfway to center Remove the air inlet grille retainers Remove the air inlet grille Remove the passenger compartment air filter Then install the new air filter For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index Reposition the air inlet grille Replace the air inlet grille retainers Reposition the hood weatherstrip 6 17 12 Reconnect the windshield washer pump hose to the the fender rail and air inlet grille 13 Close the hood 14 Return the windshield wipers to the park position Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain e When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index 6 18 How to Ch
255. the way into PARK P while keeping the brake pedal pushed down Release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever out of PARK P into the gear that you wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of try this Turn the key to 2 Apply and hold the brake 3 Shift to NEUTRAL 4 Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While i You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which vou can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road d
256. there could be a problem with your regular brakes Pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop Have the vehicle tawed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 2 57 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If Equipped lf the warning light stays on or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may J need service When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons If you turn the system off by pressing the button on the console the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index for more information e The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If the system is turned on and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means there s a problem with the system Ifthe traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes
257. through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damaze the surface of these wheels 6 52 Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your retailer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud
258. tioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your retailer FP Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 13 Part Owner Checks and Services 7 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment 1 17 Part Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 3 How this Section is Organized 7 18 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 20 Part E Maintenance Record IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See Your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your Oldsmobile retailer for details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to k
259. tor pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction 1s reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid 4 15 Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you e Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on hi
260. trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry 6 48 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water lf stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 4 Let dry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 Ifa stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once e Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish wall stai
261. ts NOTICE If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels it cannot be towed more than a total of 500 miles 800 Km for the lifetime of the vehicle These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment NOTICE Please take care not to damage speed sensor wires or brake hoses when attaching chains and T hooks Attach T hook chains to the T hook slots in the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels on hoth sides Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you Coolant Temperature Warning Light in the Index You badly even if you just open the hood Stay away also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel from the engine if you see or hear steam coming See Low Coolant Light in the Index from it Just turn it off and get everyone away If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant you
262. ts own window The drivers window switch has an auto down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Tap the switch back and the driver s window will open small amount If the switch is moved all the way back the window will go all the way down 2 29 To stop the window while it is lowering press the switch To raise the window press and hold the switch The driver s window controls also include a lock out switch Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all windows with the lock on Press the other side of the LOCK switch for normal window operation 2 5 Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal lever has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the
263. tte deck Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details 7 13 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed 7 14 At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood rear compartment glove box door console door and any folding seat hardware Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a
264. turn or lane change The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps 2 31 To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or lane change if the arrow flashes faster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change your headlamps from low beam to high beam push the lever forward To change back to low beam pull the lever toward vou To flash your high beams pull the lever toward you and release The lever will return to the low beam position Flash to Pass With the lever in the low beam position pull the lever toward vou momentarily to switch to high beams to signal you are going to pass If you have the headlamps on they will return to low beams when you release the lever Windshield Wipers You can control the windshield wi
265. u must moving use NEUTRAL only Also use NEUTRAL fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift when your vehicle is being towed from PARK when the ignition is in ON If vou cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P while keeping the brake pushed down Then move the shift lever out of PARK P being sure to press the shift lever button See Shifting Out of PARK P in the Index REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal vour vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow Damage to vour transaxle caused by shifting out ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index racing isn t covered by vour warranty 2 21 DRIVE D This position is for normal driving It is the drive position If you need more power for passing and you re e Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your
266. unroof Rear Defog Power Seats Fuel Door Relay Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side Some fuses are in the underhood electrical centers the passenger s side of the engine compartment 6 61 6 C 3 rmn lf gt 4 1 30 33 34 Description Cooling Fan Starter Solenoid Power Seats Rear Defoe Heated Seats High Blower Hazard Flasher Stoplamps Power Mirror Door Locks lenition Switch BTSI Stoplamps ABS Turn Signals Cluster Air Bug DRL Module Cooling Fan Fuse Relay 10 12 13 14 15 Description Interior Lamps Retained Accessory Power ABS Keyless Entry CEL TEL Data Link HVAC Head Cluster Radio AUX Power Cigarette Lighter Ignition Switch Wipers Radio Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module AUX Power Power Windows Sunroof HVAC Controls DRL Rear Defog Relay Description Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 Starter Solenoid Cooling Fan 1 Ignition Main Not Used AJC Clutch Relay 16 17 18 19 Fuse 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Description Horn Fog Lamps Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Description Air Pump Generator ECM A C Compressor Clutch Not Used Electronic Ignition Transaxle Horn Fuel Injector Oxygen Sensor 6 61 43 6 62 Description Engine Emissions Not Used Headlamp Right Rear Compartment Release Parking Lamp Fuel Pump H
267. ur Audio System 3726 TRE CHEME s srar rca arr LAUS MEME aC ER Eae Falc pg 4 29 Tire Loading Information Label 4 29 dvi cova a gies TURN EIL RETREAT Rae dac 6 39 Alignment and Balance 8 45 222222 6 42 oye cals EYE RERO eae vied 6 46 oie ee A wa aa al e 25 Cline a EE ee Seas Hae 6 52 Copa ES 5 15 Mow ty Check llc Qaa ERE rr rd 6 40 DTG pave paces a ERI er ese 6 40 inflation Check E ERES 7 13 Inspection and Rotation 6 41 Loir o2 ayaa a dh ala ies Walaa CAREER 4 24 Sp race aches eee a ae 6 40 Removing the Flat and Installing the Spare Zi eis Ea 5 28 Removing the Spare and Tools 5 26 Storing the Flat and Tools 5 33 Storing the Spare and Tools 5 CU ac oo epee 6 44 ae 6 44 EERIE cea cc 6 44 Uniform Quality Grading PERLE 6 43 Used Replacement Wheel 6 48 Wear Indicator 2 2 22 ER EE 6 42 Wheel Replacement cere 6 45 When It s Time for New 5 42 When tr hse So sien OR ROO 6
268. ur ears This position properly It also tells you some things you should not do reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash with safetv belts Split Folding Rear Seat And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air hag system Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts Full the seat tab latch forward to fold down the rear are fastened properly too seatback or pull the remote release straps in the trunk To return the seat to its original position push it back up and make sure it latches It is extremely dangerous to ride a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why
269. ur vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your retailer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle lf reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving tips should turn the light off 2 61 Are you low on fuel As your engine starts to run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so he sure to fuel your vehicle with qua
270. us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 6 E Judson Street Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone number for ordering information in Canada 15 1 800 668 5539 8 9 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check money order or credit card information to Helm Incorporated address below CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE MANUALS Servica Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 90 00 TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00
271. uster odometer set to the mileage of the old odometer cluster if at all possible But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed 5Season Trip Mode Press this button to display the total vehicle mileage season mode It is also pressed to display the trip mileage trip mode The mode switch 15 located on the left side of the instrument panel next to the TRIP RESET button for the trip odometer pa Trip Odometer Tachometer ANTI k Lock The tachometer displavs the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur the TRIP RESET button on the left side of the instrument panel ba Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine jus
272. v from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained the rear rather than the front seat We al General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air hag inflates even if your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it b sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it 1 41 Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored 1f you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Oldsmobile retailer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your retailer can te
273. w or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate toa fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Keep your Enhanced Traction System on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has this system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions Sec Enhanced Traction System in the Index Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index e Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when th
274. ware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates 1t quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may 1 24 be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does
275. windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when vou don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until vou want to use it 1 Push the cruise control button on the instrument panel to turn it on 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push the COAST SET button on your steering wheel and release it 4 Take vour foot off the accelerator The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed It will go off when you step lightly on the brake pedal press CLEAR on the steering wheel or pre
276. x 13 Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the gnition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you ta remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your ignition and transaxle will be locked And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you 2 14 Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key If possible park in a busy well lit area Put your valuables in a storage area like your trunk or zlove box Be sure to close and lock the storage area Close all windows Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent syste
277. xes provided after the maintenance interval is a convenient place to store them i Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 20 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY _ MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED CH Section 8 Customer Assistance Information SS SSS OS eee Se eee Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects 8 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 8 Warranty Information 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone 8 8 Reporting Safety Defects to the United TTY Users States Government 8 5 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program 8 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Features and Benefits Canadian Government 8 6 Canadian Roadside Assistance 5 9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 6 Courtesy Transportation 8 9 Ordering Service and Owner Publications 8 7 GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute in Canada Resolution Program Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Oldsmobile retailers have the facilities trained technicians and up to date information to promptly address any concerns you may have However if a concern has not been resolved to your complete sutisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with
278. y can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 Ibs 450 Kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your retailer for our trailering information or advice or vou can write us at Oldsmobile Network P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel 5am Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer 1s an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GWW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B

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