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1. 5 10 Rear Window Defogger Automatic Electronic Climate CHEM mierda 3 7 Rear Window Defogger Four Season Climate Control 3 3 Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Day Night with Compass 2 40 Inside Manual Day Night 2 40 Reclining Front Seatbacks Peer 1 3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 43 Reminder Door Open 2 4 Remote Lock Control SS ENTS IE I E 2 6 Battery 2 8 Matching Transmitters Ses ee 2 7 Operation page Mae ds 2 7 Replacement Bulbs 6 59 Replacement Parts 6 58 Replacement Wheel 6 42 Replacing Safety Belts 1 43 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 43 Reset Button Driver Information 2 70 Restraints Checking Your 1 43 Restraints Child SA SE DN aside sacer PA E Resiramts Head oie bi eae peep eects tes ne 1 4 Restraints Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 43 Retained Accessory 2 14 Reverse Position OS UM 2 18 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23 Roadside Asgstangs c1 couche ena 8 6 Roa
2. 2 75 Coolant Temperature Gage Electronic Cluster 2 62 Coolant Temperature Gage Std and LSS Clusters 2 61 Coolant How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank 5 14 Coolant How to Add to the Radiator 5 16 Cooling System Comenng 1 2738 Cruise cr meet t 224 Erasing Speed tad rca e hes EN Out GE uires rhe emm 2 35 MEM 2 34 Passing Another Vehicle While Using 2 34 Reuuce Speed iiie errans sonar trs Resume a Set Speed oein palie 2 33 9 3 1 2 33 Use on Hills La ERE A CET 2 35 Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired 8 2 Customer Assistance Information 22 PSI REL EE 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 1 Diane Finish eRe aren E Damage Sheet 6 50 Date Function LESER Dea isle 2 74 Daytime Running Lamps cres 2 28 Deu Baiury lcu eee de wine roe weal 5 2 Debits Renorting 4 cess Defenuve span balan a 4 1 Defogger Rear Window Automatic Electronic Chima CORE duco ccena ren meme ner met 3 7 Defo
3. Spot and stain removal 10151515 32 46L Washer Solvent Windshichd washing system Not recomrmended or pigskin suede leather See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products See your Maintenance Schedule for other products eel Vehicle Identification Number VIN BLUE SAMPLEAUXSMO72675 1995 ASSEMBLY MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifier for your Oldsmobile Tt 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 eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts 6 52 Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if vou ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add On Electrical NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile unless you check with your retailer first some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered
4. Pull the carpet away from the rear corner of the trunk 3 Rotate the bulb housing 1 8 turn and remove it 4 To remove the bulb push in and rotate it counterclockwise LA Replace the bulb 6 Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp 6 34 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a release clip 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push down on the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm 6 35 Tires We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Oldsmobile If your spare tire is a different hrand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 6 36 Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door 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 a mile NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have en
5. 4 9 Power Steering 6 26 a ERN RR TA E qa RE 6 27 CBSE Leere rendi hw Power Trunk xo 2 9 Fol WIBOIONE ecc eia riter hot ero temm 2 27 Power Retained Accessory 2 14 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 22 Problems on the Road 5 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 4 Publications Service and Owner B77 5 16 Radiator Pressure Cap 16 25 Radio Reception Understanding sve Radios PERE opines 3 11 AM FM Stereo Radio ATC Cassette Tape Player 2 3 13 Stereo Radio ATC Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player 3 17 Rain Driving In Aci NNLLA PEU Reading Lamps PeO eR ei Ed 2 39 INN 2 39 Rear Door Message 2 75 Rear Door Security Locks 2 8 Outlets 3 9 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides CE RC ER P ACE Un e AS 1 27 Rear Seat Outside 1 24 Rear Seat Passengers 2 1 24 Rear Storage Ets 2 46 Rear Towing
6. 6 43 Change Oil Now Message 2 73 Change Oil Soon Message 2 72 Changing Plat Tire c ooo MER 9 5 19 Check Charge System Message C CIE ui Check Engine Light ite a 2222 22 2 63 Check Oil Level ight d m SENTI ERR M ERES 2 66 e Check Oil Level Warning 4 2 66 Checking Your Restraint Systems nn 1 43 Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid UHEEECEEE 6 21 Habe EE LEE MEER 6 2B Engine Coolant GOLES Eget 6 24 Engine Oil K Us 6 15 Power Spesn p Fluid 6 27 Restraint Systems TRAE 1 43 Things Under th Hood 6 8 Chemical Paint 6 50 REBEL eee ee etm hte tr rnnt 1221 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 33 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 35 Securing in the Right Front Seat 1 37 5 DEAD clairs 1 32 Where do 2 2 2 1 Cisareue LIST oux Ra Oe Rina n 2 46 CROCE BreRker sd sab weed eden 6 36 Clesnet oer 18 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ceeded ce ee 6 49 Re eae 0
7. To use one of these locks 1 Move the lever all the way up to the ENGAGED position Close the door Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use If vou want to open rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to apen the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door security lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever all the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally 2 5 Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set the locks from inside then get out and close the door Illuminated Entry System Option When you lift the handle of either front door lamps inside your vehicle will zo on These lamps will go off after about 20 seconds or when you start your engine The lamps will also go on when you press any button on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter If a door is left ajar your interior lamps will turn off after ten minutes to save your battery Remote Lock Cont
8. il ED T Switches on the driver s armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on or when the system is in retained accessory power In addition each passenger door has a control switch for its own window When the driver s window switch is held rearward for more than a half second the window will lower completely The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward and releasing it immediately To stop the window while it is lowering press the switch again then release To raise the window hold the switch forward Window Lock Press the right side of the switch to disable all passenger window switches This is a useful feature when you have children as passengers Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel 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 a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place 2 27 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator SET uw Ww GAUISE WIPER C wis CRUISE WIPER The lever on the left side of the steering column The tum signal has two upward for right and two includes your do
9. 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 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 be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1N 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 vour 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 crash Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is mght for you To move it down squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster wp just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release handle to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that
10. 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 later break or fall off You could be hurt NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it your vehicle could be damaged Fuel 3800 Series II Engine Code K The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the United States and Canada it s easy to sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will ftt into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane 15 at least 87 If the octane 15 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 still 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 v
11. Maintenance Schedule II 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 90 000 Miles 150 000 km LI Change engine oil and filter or every C Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first 12 months whichever occurs first _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and CI Inspect engine accessory drive belt or Rotation in the Index for proper rotation every 24 months whichever occurs first pattern and additional information Continued ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule II 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Continued CI Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service _ Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 7 C Inspect fuel tank cap and lines Inspect fuel cap ga
12. With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five positions A ACCESSORY An position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you B LOCK The only position in which you can remove the key This locks your steering wheel ignition and transaxle C OFF Unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition D RUN An on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine 18 running But even when the engine is not running you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights E START Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to run for normal driving 2 13 Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in the ignition in the off position you will hear a warning chime when you open the driver s door Retained Accessory Power If you have the optional remote lock control after you turn your ignition off and even remove the key
13. PESE TT 2 45 Visors Sun eile ales Pack Pera E e 2 44 9 12 Warning Devices cn 5 2 Warning Flashers Hazard 5 Warning Lights Gages and Indicstors SEs a ew d miis 2 56 Washer Fluid Message 22 2 64 Washing Your 6 48 Water Driving Through Denn Standing vu pasa a LR ea aera ade n RERO ame enn 6 50 Wheel Nut Torque 5 26 6 97 Wheel Reolacemeut 2 es 6 42 Wheel Replacement Used e 6 43 Windows Power EEG EPA gar 2 27 Windshield Washer Fluid 2 31 6 27 Windshield Washets 2 31 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 35 Windshield Wiper Circuit Breaker doped doble MED Windshield Wipers 2 30 Winter Driving in i al audi Matec Rd Te GERE NOR ni Wiring Headlamp ores 6 56 Wrecker X 5 7 Pa UU
14. amp 7 Service MADUN cola cece eee rrr mm 8 7 Y est es ack NY TT NY T Der 3 9 Overdrive Position Automatic Transaxle 2 19 Pe 8 11 Owner Checks and Services i CINES CENE 7 38 Owner Publications Ordering 8 7 Paint Spotting Chemical CAERE ENA 6 50 Park P Position 2 17 Park P Shifting ImtO 2 21 Park P Shifting O tof 2 24 Parking BEEN aw rie erre tx EIUS 2 10 9 8 LU Dai RERO Ea det ae CEDE Hn d EGRE dw 2 10 On Hills While Towing a Trailer 4 36 Over Things That Burn 2 23 FANE BRG Lue id Roe HORT RT 2 20 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Check ooo rev 43 4r eS 7 41 Parking Brake Set Message 2 21 PASS ROR LL aly Reo wie 2 1 dH Passing Passkey System Prob Message Vcr TU Reo ER 2 73 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 42 Power saa pale a ees e Hiver Dion Sn ne a1 203 Power Outlet ACCESSUIV 2 2 2 47 Power Remote Control Mirrors 2 43 bala al 1 2 Power Steering
15. will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too i m usp UT 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 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 doesnt go to the dead battery It goes to heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 5 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 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service z GOOD BATTERY DEAD BATTERY Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal
16. 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the floor pan support rails just ahead of the reur wheels Pak Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper 3 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or warning light about hot engine on your Oldsmobile s instrument panel If you have the Electronic Cluster your information center will also display messages about engine overheating See Coolant Temperature Gage or Coolant Temperature Light in the Index 5 10 If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not he 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 you Climb a long hill on hot day Stop after high speed driving e dle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer 5 11 If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL otherwise shift to the high
17. To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed press the lens of the lamp you want on Press it agam to turn the lamp off To avoid draining your vehicle s battery be sure to turn off all front and rear reading lamps when leaving your vehicle 2 39 Inside Manual Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you pull the lever toward you to the night position Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror with Compass Option This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the M mirror or C M compass mirror positions One photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell is built 2 40 into the mirror surface to sense glare from headlamps behind vou To keep the photocells operating well occasionally clean them with cotton swab and glass cleaner The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare This change may take a few seconds Then the mirror lightens whenever you shift to REVERSE R This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you back up OFF Turns off the day night function and compass The mirror will stay in the day setting M Turns on the day night function C M This setting turns on both the day night function and the compass feature Once the compass is calibrated it does not need to be recalibrated for any zone as long as the mirror is left in your vehicle and the vehicle remains in the same geog
18. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance 4 35 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring 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 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 not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Your vehicle may have bulb warning messages When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle s lighting system its bulb warning messages may not let you know if one of your lamps goes out So when you have a trailer lighting system plugged in be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure they re all working Once you disconnect the trailer lamps the bulb warning messages again can tell you if one of your vehicle lamps is out 4 36 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to 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 long uphill grade shif
19. Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Steering Suspension and Front Wheel 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 hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary 7 42 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 Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Accelerator and cruise control cables should not be lubricated Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surfac
20. Oldsmobile 1995 Owners Marital The 1995 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Owner s Manual EI Seats and Restraint Systems RTI I EET RO 1 1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the SRS system and RT ES e Ee SEA EE TAE 2 1 This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile Comfort Controls and Audio Systems MY MTS TICK ENT Tq P This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Your Driving and the 2 2 2 cote tp eee ennoesgeasaeees 4 1 Here you ll find information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Problems on the Road ETE TER TIT EQ 5 1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such s a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance msc mA Tee ST 6 1 Herc the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule 4 gt rmn Er This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants lo use Customer Assistance Information Sl This section tells you how
21. Press the PASS button on the main control panel to activate the passenger comfort control Adjust the temperature using the control on the passenger s door The passenger temperature setting can be up to 3 F 3 C cooler or warmer than the primary setting turning the knob toward blue for cooler or turning the knob toward red for warmer If the climate control system is off activating either control will place the system in automatic mode If you have this feature sun on one side of the vehicle will cause the climate control system to automatically supply cooler air to that side Extended Idling with Automatic Electronic Climate Control When the engine idles for a long time the outside temperature sensor may he affected by warm air from the engine The climate control system may blow air that 1s too cool This should stop once the vehicle is moving again Extended idling 1s not recommended See Engine Exhaust in the Index Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control Option Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel Other touch controls also operate some audio controls Press the upper part of the fan control to increase the fan speed press the lower part to reduce the fan speed Press the upper part of the TEMP control to raise the inside temperature setting press the lower part to lower the setting Rear Outlets Option Slide the center control up
22. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM retailer or a professional towing service tow your Oldsmobile The usual towing equipment 15 A Sling type tow truck B Wheel lift tow truck C Car carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory 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 That your vehicle can only be towed with certain equipment as described later in this section That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever 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 CAUTION 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 separale safety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition ke
23. Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt 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 jap Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use 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 m 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 all your belts huckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Replacing Seat and 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 stretch
24. condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Y Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions 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 7 24 For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule I 93 000 Miles 155 000 km 96 000 Miles 160 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE BY 7 25 Maintenance Schedule I 99 000 Mil
25. more of these conditions An Emission Control Service In heavy city traffic where the outside _ Lubricate the suspension and steering temperature regularly reaches 90 F linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift 32 C or higher linkage parking brake guides and In hilly or mountainous terrain underbody contact points or every When doing frequent trailer towing 12 months whichever occurs first Uses such as found in taxi police or C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and delivery service Rotation in the Index for proper rotation If you do not use your vehicle under any of pattern and additional information these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule 60 000 Miles 100 000 km LI Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first L For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section Emission Control Service Y C Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first Drain flush and refill cooling system
26. 1 17 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel I lc P P CAUTION Don t put ling on or attach anything to the steering wheel or instrument panel Also don t put anything such as pets or objects hetween any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel If something is between an and an air bag it could affect the bag i worse it could When should an air bag inflate The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into 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 air bag should have inflated simply because of the
27. 3 25 Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is 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 To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly 3 26 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 you want If you can its very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with vour retailer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Cassette Tape Player Care A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Tape cassettes that are not properly stored in their plastic cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat may not operate properly and could cause premature fa
28. SCAN again to stop on a selection The tape will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear the display FWD Press FWD fast forward to advance a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape REV Press REV to reverse a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape PROG Press PROG program to play the other side of a tape If you have a tape inserted and the radio is playing press TAPE AUX to play your tape To return to the radio while the tape is playing press AM FM The tape will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECT Press to eject the cassette tape The radio will then play 3 16 AM FM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone Control Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player THE KM The digital display indicates the time or radio station frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station 15 in stereo and other audio system functions PWR VOL With the ignition on push the PWR VOL power volume knob to turn the system on or off Turn it clockwise to increase the volume Turn in counterclockwise to decrease the volume AM FM Press this button to change between the AM and 2 bands The display will show which band you are receiving If you press this button while a tape or CD is playing the tape or CD will stop and the radio will return to the previous AM or FM band TUNE Press lightly on this knob to release it from the
29. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal To Resume 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 Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at longer than half second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A 4 43 Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until vou get up to the speed you want and then release the switch Toincrease your speed in very small amounts move the switch to for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the
30. Then the numeric equivalent will appear for two seconds NO MESSAGE HOT 8TOP ENGINE 2 PARK BRAKE SET 3 LOW BRAKE FLUID 4 LOW PRES STOP ENGINE 3 CLEAN KEY WAIT 3 MIM g HOT AC DISABLED 10 CHECK OIL LEVEL 11 CHANGE SOON 12 CHANGE OIL NOW 13 LOW FUEL 14 LOW AC REFRIGERANT 15 CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM 16 LOW ENGINE COOLANT 17 LOW WASHER FLUID 18 PRMD321PROB 19 DATE FUNCTION PROB 20 AIR BAG PROB 49 COOLANT SENDER PROB OIL PRES SENDER PROB TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE TURN SIGNAL ON DRIVER DOOR AJAR PASSENGER DOOR AJAR REAR DOOR AJAR PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB HIGH BEAM LAMP OUT LOW BEAM LAMP OUT CENTER STOP LAMP OUT TAIL LAMP OUT BACK UP LAMP OUT REAR LAMP OUT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT FRONT PARK LAMP OUT LAMP MON LINK PROB OIL LVL SYS PROB COOLANT LVL SYS PROB BATTERY RECONNECT MONITORED SYSTEMS OR INFORMATION CENTER 2 76 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Four Season Climate Control The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them Your vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described in this section Temperature Control This knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn the knob toward the red zone clockwise for war
31. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisihle You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights 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 little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights 4 16 Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night 16 made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside 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 the Rain Rain and w
32. any button on the transmitter to illuminate the interior lamps Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain 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 L your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to 1t See your retailer to match transmitters to another vehicle M E Fr Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two vears You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries To replace batteries in the Remote Lock Control transmitter l Remove the screw from back cover 2 Lift the front cove
33. or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 1 Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service L Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 7 Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service _ Inspect fuel tank cap lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE Deum BY Maintenance Schedule 67 500 Miles 112 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 75 000 Miles 125 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first 12 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 2 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILE AGE SERVICED BY
34. recessed position To Play Cassette Tape With the ignition on insert the tape and it will begin playing The audio system will turn on automatically Your tape player is designed to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Longer tapes may not work as well Note that when a tape is inserted TP will be displayed When the tape is played TP with a box around it will be displayed along with an arrow to show whether the top or bottom of the tape is playing Any time tape is inserted the top side will play first If high bias metal or CrO tape is played HI BIAS will appear in the display and the equalization will be adjusted automatically If you select a tone setting for your tape it Will be activated each time you play a tape If clean appears on the display when you insert your cassette tape your cassette player needs to be cleaned It will still play cassette tapes but it should be cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapes and the cassette tape player See Cassette Tape Player Care later in this section After you have cleaned the cassette 3 19 tape player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the Cin indicator The radio will display to show that the clean feature has been reset If E and a number appears on the display at any time an error has occurred See Cassette Tape and CD Errors later in this section NR This radio has Dolby B Nois
35. salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain 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 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 Oldsmobile garaged or covered whenever possible Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly wax he applied NOTICE If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take the protective coating off your aluminum wheels 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 painted surfaces Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish 6 49 Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or
36. your oil this warning light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving fast warning chime also sound If you have the electronic cluster LOW PRES STOP ENGINE will be displayed in the information center These indicate that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it cool The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed right away The pressure warning 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 you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop the light blink and off This is normal e If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a NOTICE moment This is normal Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty 2 65 Engine Oil Level Warning Light or Message When the CHECK OIL or OIL LEVEL warning light comes on or the information center displays CHECK OIL LEVEL it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1 2 quarts 0 95 L to 1 4 L low A warning chime may also sound The warning light or message will come on for two to four se
37. 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight B 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 recommended pressure for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Tire Loading Information label at the rear edge of the driver s door 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 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 e Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If 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 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitc
38. 2 17 Shoulder Belt Height ee deere Ua ER 1 11 Sipsalng isa ad ceeded alee ee ee hr aaa 2 28 esate OREL EAE AE 4 14 Sound Equipment Adding PS WAIERA EAE SIN E ale arate 3 26 Spare Tire Compact CI EPA Ep ace 4 Speedometer Electronic Cluster ES 2 53 Speedometer Std and LSS 2 53 HRS grace 4 re aoe ace ape ee 6 45 Starting Your Engine 2 14 Steam If Coming From Your Engine 5 11 SORTA uuu Ligaen ahaa arlene a orange RO AC Ru RR 4 9 Steering In Emergencies 4 10 Steering Column 7 40 Steering Column Shift Lever 2 21 Steering Wheel Touch Controls Audio System SURE ME SCREEN 3 25 Climate Control Sa 4 P EXTR ERROR 3 9 Steering Wheel Tilt ooe aia ia 2 27 Steering 2 TIME dE Rd KK WR 4 9 Storage Of Your Vehicle 6 31 Storage SunglasseS 2 44 Sshick IT You A aar Emir n 5 28 RM 2 44 Sunglasses Storage a Ub nite weet IET 2 44 Supercharged Engine 3800 1 67 6 12 Supercharger Oil 2 6 20 Checking Y eES TGMIER EY
39. 2 58 TADE penile Sg PCI PUSH Tar 4 34 Transaxle Shift 2 24 7 40 oe aici ares Lay a era 6 30 Bree or 4 6 Pak UL Cru anm YER UPC EUR 4 34 Braking Peg bey Seley ree Ber reer ora omens En LP E REOR E ERR 4 5 Braking In Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 12 BTSI Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 2 24 7 40 Bulb Replacement ec Pee EUR Headlamps 124114 52 e PEOR 6 32 MEUM ASTU UE et E as 6 34 Bulb Replacement Chart 6 59 Canadian and Export Messages Driver Information 2 76 Canadian Roadside 8 6 Capacities and 6 37 Carbon Monoxide wes A729 4 27 4 33 Cassette Tape 2 3 24 Cassette Tape Player gt 3 15 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 27 a E 3 24 M ce ee ae eu 3 20 CD Player Anti Theft Feature 222222222 3 22 Center Passenger Position ance urn emm 1 23 Certification Tire Label oo sess erre 4 29 CHEMA Mey ccs oon es ale ee acne 4 34 LAU THE
40. Cons ace eee eee eee 4 14 Low Beam Lamp Qut Message 2 75 Low Brake Fluid Message 2 69 Low Coolant Warning Light or LT I EIC 2 63 LOW FUSLLIRNE RE RR 2 67 Low Pres Stop Engine 2 2 69 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light 2 64 Lubricants and MN isi Lubpeston Body oscar essa RA eR 1 39 7 45 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Owner Checks and Services Xa Acad 7 38 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 42 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 43 She I IIT RC xU se 1 6 Schedule I Definition 2 7 4 uz vex aor a ca e st Schedule II 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance Services 1 3 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 58 Maintenance Underbody 6 50 Maintenance When Trailer Towing re r 4 37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 2 63 Froot a Tar 1 1 Manual Remote Control Mirror er EE Maxifuse Relay Center 6 56 Methanol In Puel e e amp 5 IN els rs wine Se ee ce FEE e EE Ce ETE TET Tack
41. Engine Running 2 23 Light Sensor Twilight Sentinel DES Light Warning System 2 2 36 Lights Air Readiness 1 17 2 57 Anti Lock Brake System Warning nr 2 59 4 6 Battery Warning occas ee eee eee ee 2 66 Brake System Warning Oia ctr abe ce 2 58 Check Eagle o rac esas Dv rue cues 2 63 Check Oil Level Waming DLE TO E IE 2 66 Engine Coolant Temperature Electronic Cluster 2 62 Engine Coolant Temperature Std and LSS Clusters 2 61 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 2 53 Kad n 2 66 Engine Oil Pressure Warning T P 2 64 Low Coolant 2 aa 2 64 Low Washer Fluid Warning 2 64 OU Level Warnibg 22 2 66 Oil Pressure Warning 2 64 Safety Belt Reminder 1 5 2 57 ACTIVE EK CERE 4 8 Traction Control System Active 2 60 Traction Control System Warning 2 59 Mh CHT Warni eee esae acrem tm omaes 4 6 EE PESE LEA 2 46 Loading Your Vehicle TERE EEEE 4 28 Locks ouod aree A A lere AEAN 2 3 POS DOE is oes OFEN iem m 2 3 Programmable Automatic Door 2 4 Tore Lon oues erar cec eo 2 5 Sia nA piri eS ies IRIS E SERI dE To Does
42. Lamps Ignition Run Automatic Control Base Cluster Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Cigar Lighter Tum Signal Back up Lamps Cornering Lamps Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Spare Not Used Not Used Anti Lock Brake System Brake and Hazard Lamps Not Used Not Used Electronic Level Control Circuitry Circuitry Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans Transaxle Parking Lamps Not Used Not Used Battery Chime Radio Cluster Ignition Run Crank Chime Cluster Spare Hester Mirror Not Used Base A C Fog Lamps Not Used Radio Not Used Auxiliary Outlet s Not Used Ignition OTE Unlock Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Wipers Washer Rear Defog pue Right Side Fuse Panel Additional fuses are located in the relay center on the far right side below the instrument panel You must remove the sound insulator on the right side of the passenger foot well to replace these fuses Replacing these fuses is difficult We recommend that you see your retailer if you need one replaced Position 1 Circuitry Door Locks Power Antenna Lock Switch Trunk Release Horns Not Used Cruise Control Misc Engines Controls Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Control Module PASS Key Il AJC Programmer Not Used Not Used Mot Used OCA Ea AE ER 3 ELE Oo n noo noo D Ooo gn noo
43. NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle lf you are towing a trailer or parking on a hill see Towing Trailer in the Index That section explains Steering Column Shift Lever what to do first to keep the trailer from moving 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 21 2 Mowe the shift lever into the PARK P position as Move the lever up as far as it will go follows Move the ignition key to LOCK Pull the lever t d you ere RE 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Console Shift Lever r2 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake Move the shift lever into the PARK P position as follows e Hold in the button on the lever e Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION vehicle with engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the p
44. Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 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 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 if the CHANGE OIL light comes on Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has heen changed For more information see Engine Oil Life Monitor in the Index Maintenance Schedule I 3 000 Miles 5 000 km 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service C Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Maintenance Schedule I 9 000 Miles 15 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 12 000 Miles 20 000 km
45. Positions 2 13 Tenidon S wiloh 5526255 eate EX 2 13 Ignition Key In Seb Fre aie 2 10 Illuminated Entry System 2 6 Inside Manual Day Night Rearview 2 40 Inspections Brake SE a eee eked E 7 42 Exhaust Systems 2 2 2 222 7 42 Restraint SYSlIBIDB lt 1 42 Steering Suspension and Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot and Seal 7 42 Throttle linkage cues 7 42 Instantaneous Fuel Economy Function 2 71 instrument Panel LSS 2 2 51 Instrument Panel Royale 2 48 9 6 Instrument Panel Cluster 2 2 52 ECHOS inate ta ua P E quie 2 52 encres terr MAN Instrument Panel Intensity Control DES 2 36 Instrument Panel Cleaning 6 47 Jack EE EARS E I T EN a 5 19 Hints SAGE 355 Rh ERA UR Kov Back Cibude o EE EX eid 7 39 Key Reminder Warming 2 14 MEP aia an ia Ur Pe ertt em E cien 2 2 1 Lamps On Reminder METERS ARIS TIER EE Lane Change PROC baie rd dte 2 28 Larger Children Safety Belt Use e 1 40 Leaving Your Vehicles wes os 2 6 Leaving Your Vehicle With the
46. STOP ENGINE low oil pressure and PARKING BRAKE SET the message and chime can be shut off by pressing RESET If the message PARKING BRAKE SET or LOW BRAKE FLUID is 2 69 displayed only the chime can be shut off by pressing RESET If the message HOT STOP ENGINE or LOW PRES STOP ENGINE is displayed neither the chime nor the message can be shut off the problem requires immediate attention The chime associated with a diagnostic message will shut off when either SEL is pressed to view other functions If there are multiple diagnostic messages each will be displayed for two seconds then the system will display the next message All displays are updated continuously To change the DIC display and all other displays to English or metric units press the button Fuel Used Press SEL Y until FUEL is selected in the display directly above the DIC controls Press SEL 4 p if necessary to display how much fuel has been used since you last pressed the reset button The display will show reading such as 10 4 GALLONS USED or 39 3 LITERS USED To learn how much fuel will be used from a new starting point first display fuel used then press RESET until RESET appears in the display about one second If RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds fuel used fuel range average fuel economy and elapsed time will all be reset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed Do not confuse fuel used with the amount o
47. TUI RTI 6 20 What Kind to Use aud S RA aud 6 20 When Io Add aan sien rrr ttr rn Supplemental Restraint System 5 5 1 16 Velle S ex v Tachometer Engine EPM Function 2 22 2 2 72 Tachometer LSS Cluster 2 56 Taillamps Bulb Replacement 6 34 Tamper Resistant Odometer Varia eres Ie 2 55 rauca 3 15 Tape Flaver OATS os oie siete a dees ce ee eee E a aaa 3 27 Temperature Control Passenger 3 8 puso e cp 2 9 Thetlock Feature s s rei Aa aac 3 22 AUR E AEE BUE 390 6 26 Third Gear 3 Position haters 2 19 Tilt Steering Wheel ree te 2 27 Thunb Sette Dii coeur asd 3 10 Tire sarah eis CHR ee es 6 43 Tire Inspection and Rotation iii Ime 4 28 ETFI TET E EE vos a Alignment and Balance OP HS cpm 6 41 Biring NONE ta eee cee gine an ER EXER 6 39 Changing 2 3 19 BAGO ee n ee es 4 Won 6 37 Inspection and Rotation pa Ue E EHE 6 38 Spare M Gur E EE eq REN 5 27 X NS 6 40 rds Ra es 6 40 ec caer ees ean doe
48. 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 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 and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This 1s a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool 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 vou 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 you 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 4 5 Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Old
49. 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 still 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 a 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 possible 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
50. 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 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films 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 or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile Th
51. are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes See Service Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the 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 be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs 7 2 Part 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 tim
52. are ways you can help 2 9 Kev in the Ignition If you walk away from 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 Oldsmobile and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle 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 10 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 What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle 1 Put your valuables in a storage area like your trunk or glove box Lock the glove box 3 Lock all the doors except the driver s 4 Then take the door key with you m PASS Key Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key II Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key II is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
53. at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Oldsmobile If this mediation 18 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 forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision 18 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 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 80
54. 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 boxes provided after the maintenance interval is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record METER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Here you will find 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 This section includes information on The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Roadside Assistance and Service and Owner Publications Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and Oldsmobile Normally any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your retailer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the fallowing steps should be taken Section 8 Customer Assistance Information STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retailer management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved
55. 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 Oldsmobile see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile in the Index Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Left Side Fuse Panel The left side fuse panel is located to the left of the steering wheel under the instrument panel Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses You ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled Spare on the following chart 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 correct amp rating When finished replace the cover and pinch the release levers again to unlock the panel Press it back up into place DOO CIL CL 100000001 DO pm man 6 53 Position Circuit Breaker Power Windows ac Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used Start Up Signal Air Bag Spare Not Used Interior
56. eed 6 40 Uniform Quality Grading Near Tepe og pede ip eee ee 6 39 Wheel Replacement io cas 6 42 TOD GUBD POT DOR TIT EE 1 32 Tons La sac a Lacu les uisa aa a malian 2 24 Torque Wheel Nat ee 9398 5 26 6 57 Towing a TERRE Loader arma aasctsssvklrasa 4 30 Towing Your Vehicle 2 2 2 vant PROM seers Pe ee EE a ra Ee d 3 5 5 10 Traction Active 5 4 8 Traction Active Message rr Traction Control System 4 7 Traction Control System Active Light 2 60 Traction Control System Active Message 4 2 04 Traction Control System Warning HEN EDEN 2799 Traction Off Waring Light 4 8 Trailer Tongue Weight 4 32 Trailer Towing Bake uera GERI e Rua Re Eutr e E RI 4 34 Driving on 4 36 Driving with a Trailer 4 34 eS oe EA 4 33 Maintenance 4 37 Parking on Hills een ERE 4 36 ERE 4 34 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 33 Towing oeste sh ea eae een 4 30 Turn SMS ia a olde sees u clades dads 4 36 Weight
57. every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 19 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 72 000 Miles 120 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY a i 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service 1 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE 78 000 Miles 130 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service LI Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection an
58. exiting to the date mode The procedure for setting the time 18 very similar to the procedure for setting the date Elapsed Time Press SEL to select DATE ET Press SEL 4 p if necessary to display the time The display will show a reading such as 02 19 ELAPSED The display shows hours and minutes elapsed while the ignition is on The DIC can be used as a stopwatch to determine trip length for example The DIC will record up to 100 hours then it will reset to zero and continue counting To reset elapsed time to zero press and hold RESET for about two seconds until 00 00 ELAPSED is displayed If RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds fuel used fuel range average fuel economy and elapsed time will all be reset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed Vehicle System Diagnostics The following messages in your information center mean that there may be a problem with the vehicle s electronic systems See your retailer as soon as possible CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM AIR BAG PROBLEM COOLANT SENDER PROB OIL PRES SENDER PROB PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB OIL LVL SYS PROB COOLANT LVL 5 5 PROB The DIC will display many other messages such s TURN SIGNAL ON LOW BEAM LAMP OUT and REAR DOOR AJAR of value to the driver For more information on bulb messages see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 2 75 Canadian and Export Vehicles Only English messages will appear in the information center for two seconds
59. for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol Bv doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxvgenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions 6 5 Fuels Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact major oil company that does business in the country where you ll he driving You can also write us at t
60. handling and disposing of halogen bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement Remove the two quarter turn wing screws from the top of the headlamp housing Remove the two screws holding the part of the grille covering the headlamps Be careful not to scratch or bend this portion of the grille 2 Lift the headlamp up then pull the bottom of the 5 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness headlamp forward This will release the tabs at the and replace the bulb assembly bottoms of the See Replacement Bulbs in the Index for the type of 3 Pull the outboard side of the headlamp forward until bulb required all of the glass is past the grille The headlamp should come out Reverse the procedure to replace the bulb assembly and headlamp housing Make the tabs are locked 4 Twist the bulb assembly 1 6 turn and pull out the into slots B before tightening the screws bulb assembly T 6 33 m n The Torx screws are headlamp aiming screws Do nor turn these screws Only a qualified service technician using proper equipment should adjust these screws Taillamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see the Index under Replacement Bulbs 1 In the trunk remove the plastic screw holding the carpeting in place and pull back the carpeting If you have the optional convenience net you must first remove it from the hooks
61. if your parking brake doesn t release fully If you try to drive off with the parking brake set a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds rock That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there 15 problem If the light stays on turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Oldsmobile needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part Traction Control System Warning Light Option TRACTION TRACTION OFF ACTIVE This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine If the warning light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If it stays on or comes on when
62. is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight 7720 f01 1 37 5 Section 5 Problems the Road Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key 1s in and even if the key isn t in out on the collar 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 at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile But please follow the steps below to do it safely 5 2 To turn off the flashers pull NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Oldsmobile by pushing or pulling
63. mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could cateh fire and you or others could be burned Use 50 50 mix of clean Wwaler nd a proper antifreeze NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant Check Coolant When your engine 15 cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine 15 warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher LOW COOLANT If you have the electronic cluster and your coolant level is low the information center display will show LOW Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not ENGINE COOLANT If this light comes on it means to spill it you re low on engine coolant To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix af the coolant recovery tank 6 25 Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE 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 m When
64. 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 in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle These symbols are important Tor you and wour passengers whenever your vehicle 15 driven For example these symbols used on an original battery CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY aco cou Me CAUSE BURNS AVOID j SPARKS FLAMES POWER a winpow 9 HIGH BEAM AIR BAG F DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights MASTEH LIGHTING SWITCH i TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER LAMPSOR These symbols on some ol your controls WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN Here are sume other symbols see Fuse These symbols are used on warning ard indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM ENGINE OIL X PRESSURE ENGINE TEMP 1 ws ANTI LOCK BRAKE NOTES Sec
65. of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap 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 5 16 If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow 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 your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane rear blowout particularly on curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in 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 off the road 1f 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 drivin
66. on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others underhood release could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill Lift the hood things that will burn onto a hot engine Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 3800 Series II Engine L 36 Code K 6 10 When you open the hood you ll see FA Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Radiator Pressure Cap Battery L36 Engine Accessory Belt 1 36 engine uses an engine accessory belt This diagram shows the features connected and the routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt Power Steering Alternator Air Conditioning Crank Coolant Pump G gt Tensioner 6 11 3800 Supercharged Engine 1 67 Code 1 When you open the hood you ll see Option Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Brake Fluid Reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick th
67. on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in 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 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why 1 31 Wherever you install it be 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 If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If 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 tell you how to do it 1 32 For cars first sold in Canada child restraints wi
68. only fluid labeled DEXRON III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level 15 obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index The coolant for your Oldsmobile will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature e Letthe warning lights work as they should What to Use Use mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets Specification 1825M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1823M with a complete coolant flush and refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture vou don t need to add anything else 6 23 plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper conlant
69. or every 6 months whichever occurs first O Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 7 18 O Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service C Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions An Emission Control 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 For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 66 000 Miles 110 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or
70. or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release il When the high beams are on a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you If your headlamps are on but on low beam the system works normally Just pull the lever until it clicks Your headlamps will shift to high beam and stay there To return to low beam just pull the lever toward vou If your headlamps are and on high beam your headlamps will switch to low beam To get back to high beam pull the lever toward you L M M 49 Windshield Wipers LUE TF PUBH You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER For a single wiping cycle tum 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 For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to OFF You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the de
71. 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 service station or a local recycling center for help 6 17 Air Cleaner To Check or Replace the Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Z CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off 1 Remove the three wingscrews in the housing cover and pull back If vou have the 3800 Supercharged Engine unsnap the three clips holding the air cleaner housing cover and pull apart NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a 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 6 18 2 Y Remove the clamp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches to the
72. radio station and the time After five seconds the display will return to its normal display The radio can be set so that either the time or radio station is normally displayed when the radio ts playing To do this press RCL to display the time or radio station as desired then hold RCL down until the display flashes This button controls the Automatic Tone Control feature which lets vou select an equalization for the type of music or voice being heard For example JAZZ emphasizes bass and treble while ROCK emphasizes bass Press TONE to step through the six settings JAZZ VOCAL POP ROCK CLASSIC and MANUAL Each setting will appear on the display In MANUAL you can adjust tone with the TREB and BASS controls Any time TREB or BASS is turned TONE will automatically to the MANUAL setting Radio and cassette tape tone settings are set separately and you set separate tone settings with cach radio station preset If you ve selected tone setting for your tape then play the radio the tone you set for the tape will be reactivated when the tape 15 played again BASS Press this button lightly to release it from the recessed position Turn it to adjust bass response you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob in to return it to the recessed position Turning BASS will change the radio s Automatic Tone Control feature to MANUAL TREB Press this treble button lightly to relea
73. showers will speed that up 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 person with even a moderate 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 a 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 is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking 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 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 of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction Ime First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction rime Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver
74. 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 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle 1s 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 6 50 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 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 weath
75. sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift surface lever is in PARK P 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake The key should come out only in LOCK in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move D 0w _ XLLL_L_EO__ Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake Tocheck the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability Shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody Flushing 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 7 41 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 GM retailer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure necessary repairs are completed at once Restraint Systems
76. the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make vour low beam headlamps come orn at reduced brightness in daylight when e The ignition is on e The headlamp switch is off and The transaxle is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t he on Your instrument pane won t be lighted either When it is dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change to full brightness The other lamps that come on with vour headlamps will also come on When it is bight enough outside the regular lamps will go off and your low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL At night you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are in PARK P by moving the twilight sentinel control all the way to OFF If it was off move the control to the right to turn it on then back off The lamps will come back on when you put the transaxle in gear As with any vehicle vou should turn on the regular headlamp system time you need it 2 38 Front Reading Lamps Option Rear Reading Lamps Option pose a ad These lamps go on when courtesy lamps will come you open a door To turn on on when you open a door a reading lamp when the They will turn off when you doors are closed press the close the door lens of the lamp Press it again to turn the lamp off These lamps and the interior
77. the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 7 EH What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 12 Q What s wrong with this The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 13 What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times What s wrong with this The belt is twisted across the body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Supplemental Restraint System SRS The belt should go back out of the way This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Oldsmobile has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system 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 1 16 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the words AIR BAG The system checks the air 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
78. to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle 1s to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Oldsmobile does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when vour brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in 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 hrake parts Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco 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 take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods 6 31 Halogen Bulbs Z CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Take special care when
79. to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 4 MOET eer ere ee ey aT Lev See CEE TUT SUT EES ere TL 43 ee 91 Here s alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find something vou want to read GENERAL MOTORS GM and the GM Emblem OLDSMOBILE and the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time it 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 Oldsmobile so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22595327 B First Edition ii M WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE M ee fir We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual adiens Vous pouvez vous procurer ur exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN M
80. turn off all your accessories such as the radio and climate control Fuel Gage and Low Fuel Light Here are some things that owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before SECURITY the gage reads FULL F Tt 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 the tank e The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The tank is not necessarily empty when the pointer is over the EMPTY E mark There is may be approximately 1 5 gallons 5 6 L of reserve fuel in the tank LOW UNLEADED FUEL ONLY FUEL Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on The LOW FUEL warning light will come on and a warning chime may sound when the gage pointer nears EMPTY E You still have a little fuel but will need more soon Fuel Gage Electronic Cluster Driver Information Center Option There are four buttons that control the functions of the Driver Information Center UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Your fuel gage bars light up when the ignition is on to SEL Y Press this button to select one of the five show you about how much fuel you have left when the information categories ignition 18 on When the third bar goes off you have 3 gal
81. wear on your vehicle s parts 4 31 Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 pounds 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 you can write us at Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight 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 will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight 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 l D Ae If you re using dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh
82. will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on slippery road Even though vour vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index If you don t have the traction control system accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more ea 4 25 Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to 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 e 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 the 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 4 26 If You re Caught in a Blizzard E od Bio iu PT LIE 7 If you are stopped by hea
83. you re driving there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons 1 If you turn the system off by pressing the button located to the right of the steering column 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 Traction Control System in the Index for more information 2 If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will tum off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down 3 If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service 2 60 Traction Control System Active Light Standard and 1 55 Clusters When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin the TRACTION ACTIVE light will come on slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes
84. you replace your radiator pressure cap an cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir on the L67 engine is to the right af the supercharger and in front of the transaxle fluid dipstick The power steering fluid reservoir on the L36 engine 15 located below the alternator and behind the accessory drive belt 6 26 How Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with 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 Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Flu
85. you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windows for up to 10 minutes When you open a door power is turned off NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your 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 NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if vour Oldsmobile is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped To start vour 3 8 Liter engine 1 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 mig Holding your key START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between eac
86. 0 424 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 a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifving General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario K1G 3 2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network Bax 30095 Lansing MI 48909 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 Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means help is just a toll free call away 24 hours a day 365 days a year Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors are on call to provide you with prompt assistance 24 Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Telephone Number 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 is the one number to call for assistance in the United States Traine
87. 2 40 Come Cite 2 42 Electrochromic Day Night Rearview with Compass 4 40 Inside Manual Day Night Rearview 2 40 Manual Remote Control ESTNE RN 2 42 Power Remote Contro 2 43 Monitored Systems OK 2 89 MTGE I Piel MUSAE 6 5 Na Le er eae wie hae 2 43 Neutral 2 18 Mew Vehicle Break In 2 12 IRE VISIO 55 C eee 4 16 Odometer Electronic and LSS Clusters 2 55 Odometer Standard Cluster 2 54 Odometer Tamper Resistant 2 55 Odometer Trip Electronic and LSS Clusters 2 55 Odometer Trip Standard 2 54 Off Road Recovery saa eee eee 4 12 Oil LES OCURRE EGER RON TOI E OR 6 14 Level Warning Light 2 66 Level Warning Message 2 66 Lite Indicator ooo rz TEES aed param 2 72 Lvl Sys Prob Message locas sean 2 15 Pres Sender Prob Message 2 15 Mc py So 2 72 Pressure Warming Light 2 Supercharger EE E oon ET a 6 20 Ordering Owner Publications pean BAT Service Bulletins Muse
88. 37 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 you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level 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 the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details 7 38 Windshield Washer Fluid Level 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 tire inflation Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver s door See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details Power Antenna Clean power a
89. 4 Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Oldsmobile retailer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label e Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Useaclean cloth or sponge and change toa clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area e lfaring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material Don t rub it roughly soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with a clean we
90. 6 45 pears e oM oo 6 47 Inside of Your Oldsmobile 6 44 FE sri iA RR RU rire es n ti Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 48 Outside of Your Oldsmobile 6 48 Special Probl mim 6 46 SIBHIB Pe han eRe See Rin LER a 5 49 Top of the Instrument Panel 6 47 Mois peter gee ee PRI EN rid pay EIE 6 46 Climate Control Automatic Hlectionic 3 3 Pur AL Ta Ha s T KO a EC a EE Led 3 1 Steering Wheel Touch Controls 3 9 Clock Setong ie eee ge ern eet ea erat Rd RAT 3 10 Comtort Cobnirols sei ERR a DOCE 3 1 emr anaren rE 3 28 Compact Disc Player Meise as 3 20 Compact Spare TIDE 3 21 Compass Rearview Mirror TO 2 40 Consola Lever 2 23 Control of a Vehicle SENE SIS TAM AMET ei ue 4 4 Comm Dt n ouo EA pled Ema ar oe 4 14 AT ged cece tret tnnt 2 43 Convex Outside Mirror 2 2 42 CTE eg at Sa MR ein rea 6 22 Coolant Heater Engine ain EE 2 16 6 17 Coolant Lvl Sys Prob Message 2 75 Coolant Recovery Tank E LEUTE er 5 14 Coolant Sender Prob Message
91. After the air bag inflates it quickly deflates This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in 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 but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle 1 20 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 e The air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash 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 diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system 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 techni
92. C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY BY 15 000 Miles 25 000 18 000 Miles 30 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving Lubricate the suspension and steering in dusty conditions Replace filter if linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift necessary An Emission Control Service linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE BY DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 24 000 Miles 40 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service C Lubricate the suspension an
93. COND You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 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 you 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 position on a hill 2 20 Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake using the push to release park brake pedal hold the regular brake pedal down and push the park brake pedal with your left foot This will unlock the pedal When you lift your left foot the park brake pedal will follow it to the released position If you try to drive away with the parking brake the brake Shifting Into PARK P light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition If you have the electronic cluster the chime can be turned off by pressing RESET but the PARKING BRAKE SET message will remain
94. Fluid When to Check and Change good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retailer Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you 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 Athigh speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather e While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 1805F to 2007 F 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 dS Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it
95. Position a EE rdv zen nes M MAT Neutral Posibon 2 18 Pk P os rmm nimm 2 17 Reverse 2 Second Gear 2 Position EAS PNE Edi EE e 2 19 SIME ooo lup hehe eed as Vk d duca ala rae aira 2 17 Third Gear 3 Position 2 19 Automatic Transaxle 6 21 Adding 22 2 6 23 AME 6 21 Average Fuel Economy 2 71 22 DUM Replacement Remote Lock 2 8 Replacement Vehicle SUIVIE 6 31 Village Function ois ae tie sips aie ae ate 2 72 Warning Light ICE UR aa CBA RR AEH ca NR 222i 5 2 5 4 BBE Auto Line AT Er n gen 8 3 Belt Engine 6 11 Belt Engine Accessory Supercharged Engine L67 6 13 HB sarge eva ke PRES Pe aioe Re TES MER 4 26 Brake Rae ees sy Caner or rer Pere i riga da 6 28 JEMEN ee GRIER 6 31 Fluid Adding Sie che ee xe e X ORE Oh e 6 29 Mist Cum ttem 6 28 PRIME 2 20 Pedal TVEL 2 cee sce xem rx 6 31 System Parts Replacing c 621 System Warning Light
96. a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 91 octane or higher and you still 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 What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary buty ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more than 5 methanol is had for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t covered under your warranty And even at 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part
97. ake the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the wheels facts are Clear In most crashes buckling up does matter lot The rider Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehic doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something or the instrument panel In a real vehicle it could be the windshield Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an 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 chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are helted Q Why don t they just put in air bags so people won t have to wear safety belts Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does safety belts not instead of them Every air bag You get more time to stop You stop over more distance system ever offered for sale has required the use of and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air safety belts make such good sense b EL 4 ag
98. al Motors ter zv eae Reporting to the Canadian Government a eie eR IIS 8 4 Reporting to the United States Government 8 4 Safety Warnings AME TIMI aia cu ace oe were ee es iil Scheduled Maintenance 5 7 3 Seat Power EE ETE TU RUNE YR EY E EE 2 1 2 S RS S Oy ice ia asus AAA PUDE GE 1 1 Mannal Front iecore eer rn nn eem 1 1 c r esaet mme 1 3 Securing a Child Restraint 1 33 Seats and Restraint Systems eres 1 Seats and Seat Controls 1 1 Second Gear 2 dc KR 2 19 Security System PASS Key 2 11 SEU Foe alee AE Ue 6 1 Service and Appearance Care NATU Siar benno READER el Service and Owner Publications 877 Service Bulletins Ordermg 8 7 Service Manuals Ordering 8 7 Service Parts Identification Label 6 52 Service Work Doing Your Own 6 2 Servicing Your Air Bag eee Oldsmobile 1 21 Sheet Metal Damage eas 5 30 Shift Lever Console d px DS EE Shift Lever Steering Calumet ce err EC iE i anal Shifting Into Park P r4 DE 2 21 9 10 Shifting Out of Park 2 24 Shifting Automatic Transaxle
99. ali iii 6 11 Engine Accessory Supercharged 6 13 Ete COBRE en ere ERST dis deo Md guid 6 23 MTR FI EE De 6 25 NEM 6 24 Dr 2 nied 2 16 6 17 Temperature Gage Electronic Cluster 2 62 Temperature Gage Std and LSS Clusters 2 6 Temperature Light Electronic Cluster 2 62 Temperature Light Std and LSS Cluster 2 61 Temperature Warning Light 2 63 Engine EBEN coser EAE EANN EAA A AA 2 25 e ea a e via 6 32 Running It While You re Parked 2 26 COPPER oo che 2 10 Heer eels Tre ro 6 38 Engine Oil 6 14 EE ES ER 6 15 Additives Mies dV E ve ES MS Poche ate aie ete ou 6 16 ae Le ener Reni eee 6 15 LI ruri D abere 6 14 Pressure Warning Light 2 64 What Rand 6 15 What to do with Used 6 17 CIO IR S TESS 6 17 In P el arator n eb ee 6 5 Expectant Mothers Use of Safety 1 22 Extended Idling with Automatic Electronic Gs 1 nmi e 3 8 co sensu sera 1 43 Fabric Song 6 45 File a
100. and metric units Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer The odometer will read ERROR if someone has tampered with it You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be 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 Trip Odometer Electronic and LSS Clusters Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven in either miles or kilometers since you last reset it Press the E M English Metric button on the left side of the instrument cluster to switch the display between miles and kilometers The trip odometer is displayed by pressing the TRIP button To reset it to zero press TRIP to display the trip odometer then hold the button for about three seconds until rhe display resets Tachometer 1 58 Cluster RPM x 1000 The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area Engine damage may occur 2 56 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong hefore 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
101. and the time After five seconds the display will return to its normal display The radio can be set so that either the time or radio station is normally displayed when the radio is playing do this press to display the time or radio station as desired then hold RCL down until the display flashes This button scrolls through three functions when a CD is playing amp Press to see which track is playing Press again while the track is displayed within about five seconds and EL TM Elapsed Time will appear in the display together with how much time has elapsed since the track started playing Press again to view the time You can select which function is normally displayed when a CD is playing To do this press RCL until the display shows the desired function then hold RCL down until the display flashes TONE This button controls the Automatic Tone Control feature which lets you select an equalization for the type of music or voice being heard For example JAZZ emphasizes bass and treble while ROCK emphasizes bass Press TONE to step through the six settings JAZZ VOCAL POP ROCK CLASSIC and MANUAL Each setting will appear on the display In MANUAL you can adjust tone with the TREB and BASS controls Any time TREB or BASS is turned TONE will automatically go to the MANUAL setting Separate tone settings can be stored with each preset station You can also select separate tone settings f
102. any of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers 5o 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 harder 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 good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch retailer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1000 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
103. ar Backup Lamps icis a License Pia lamp i e Apc x wea mw cd an Center High Mounted Rear Sidemarker Lamps 4 5 Rear Turn Signal Ses E rue a IA AYUDADO wi Mas Dem ERIS BULB 2057 2087 2087 9006 9005 194 2057 194 1156 194 2057 2057 93 BULB MESSAGES FRONT PARK LAMP OUT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT LOW BEAM LAMP QUT HIGH BEAM LAMP OUT FRONT PARK LAMP OUT BACK UP LAMP OUT LAMP CENTER STOP LAMP OUT REAR TAIL LAMP QUT TAIL LAMP OUT REAR LAMP OUT 6 59 Replacement Bulbs gt BULB Overhead Front Overhead Lamps 906 Rear Overhead Lamps 906 Visor Vanity Lamps 7065 Doors Front Courtesy Lamps SUCUS ele HS 74 Rear Courtesy Warning Lamps 194 Instrument Panel IP Sound Insulator Panel Lower Floor Lighting 168 Glove Compartment Lamp 194 Ashtray Limp me erem omes 194 Air Conditioning 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 Oldsmobile retailer For additional information
104. ar a V6 Displacement so ale ale aia NEA 3 8 Liters Compression Ratio 9 4 1 OM aah TANI 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature Specification UR UR SE 195 F 91 C 3800 Supercharged Engine L67 VIN Engine Code E NR TET ICE M y lee ez CLOSE e PT TS V6 oce cai aether 3 8 Liters Compression Kato 8 5 1 PORES RUE o n En 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature Specification 195 F 91 C Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element uo erresa E E ere 1096 Hngine Chi Eill t oca eee cete AC Type 47 Remote Lock Control Battery 2 2016 Spark Plugs 1 36 Engine AC Type 41 606 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Spark Plugs L67 Engine AC Type 41 601 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm 6 58 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS If you have the Electronic Cluster your information center provides these messages about burned out bulbs Front Cornering Lamps Optional Front Parking isa pe eee eee eae Front Turn Signal Lamps ele ees Halogen Headlamps Loue DEED ULTIME ea etd RW lala BR CEPS E LET E E ERES EPA UI ETE Front Sidemarker Re
105. arketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario LST 1C7 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994 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 This will help you learn about the features and controls for your 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 Index in the back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that 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 with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the gray 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 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE 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
106. arking brake firmly set And if you i leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vi ticle with the unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK P position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward vou or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK 2 23 Torque Lock If 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 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 transaxle so yo
107. assenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades 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 In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However 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 vour wheels may need to be rebalanced 6 41 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel balts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Oldsmobile 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 NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life hrake cooling speedo
108. at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the retailer or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of retailer management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retailer without further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1 800 442 6537 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico call 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands call 1 800 496 9994 In other overseas locations contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1 905 644 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 1s available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Retailer name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Oldsmobile write to United States Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobi
109. ay indicates the time or radio station frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station is in stereo and other audio system functions Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1 3 can be used to set up to 15 radio stations five AM five and five 2 1 Tune in the station you want to store Press TONE to select the tone setting that you prefer Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons until the display shows a channel number The radio will mute until the channel number is displayed Whenever you press that button again the station and tone setting will return Always check whether you re in AM FMI or FM2 SEEK Y When you press SEEK while playing the radio the radio will search for the next higher or lower station and stop The radio will be muted while seeking SCAN When you press SCAN while playing the radio the radio will go through each station pausing for a few seconds at each station Press SCAN again to stop on station The radio will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display 3 14 When you press SCAN and hold it for about two seconds until the display shows PSCAN Preset Scan the radio will scan only stations that you ve preset with your radio pushbuttons Press SCAN again to stop on station RCL When the ignition is off press RCL recall to display the time When the radio 15 on press RCL to change the display between the
110. back out again To check 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 each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P e Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower 1 The transaxle fluid level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched dipstick is located on the arca right side of the engine compartment near the master brake cylinder The dipstick has a red ring or red printing on top Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel gt If the fluid level 16 in the acceptable range push the dipstick back all the way 6 22 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 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 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 5L Don t overfill We recommend you use
111. be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low heam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following Hvdroplanin distance And be especially careful when you pass ETE ye another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted under your tires that they can actually ride on the water by road spray This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re ques zr Have good tires with proper tread depth See going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning a go it has little or no contact with the road Tires in the Index 4 18 City ied One of the biggest problems with city streets is 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 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 cities You ll save time and energy See the next
112. 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 IH If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide 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 in crash e Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts I 4Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder helt 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 is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck vou might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only lap belt 1 41 HR See ne mee ae i
113. ce scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid rag some winter outer some tips for winter driving clothing small shovel a flashlight red cloth and couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags e You may want to put winter emergency supplies in to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure your trunk these items in your vehicle e Have your Oldsmobile in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix 15 correct 4 24 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 snow 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 packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It
114. cians 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 cover for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag they 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 covers Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile 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 Oldsmobile retailer and the 1995 Eighty Eight Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index The air bag system does not need regular maintenance 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy 1 22 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 b
115. conds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check to show you it is working If it doesn t come on have it fixed right away It will then go off Even if you have a low oil level it will go aff for 15 to 25 seconds Then if the oil level is low the warning light or message will come on for 20 to 40 seconds and a warning chime may sound If the oul level is okay the warning light or message will remain off If the warning light or message comes on after the 15 to 25 second delay check the dipstick level If it reads low the engine oil should be brought up to the proper level see Engine Oil in the Index The warning light or message will remain off after the engine oil has been 2 66 brought to the proper level and the ignition has been off for eight minutes The eight minute delay allows the majority of the oil to drain back into the oil pan to prevent a false low condition Battery Warning Light This light will come briefly when you start the vehicle as a check to show you it 15 working then it should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system If you have the electronic cluster the warning light may be accompanied by the message CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM in the information center Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to
116. covers won t fit on vour compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 18 Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possihle Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon s Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa fter installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made ta perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you 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 you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE Don t take your compact spare 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 your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare a
117. cruise control and push the SET button To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until vou reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 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 control speed you set earlier 2 34 EE Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your 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 brake or shift to a lower gear to 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 steep hills To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control e Step lightly on the brake pedal OR Move the cruise switch to OFF To Erase Cruise Control Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition or shift into PARK P your cruise control set speed memory is erased Headlamps Pu
118. d 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 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue 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 Since you can t see as well vou may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull aff the road in a safe place and rest 4 15 Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old
119. d Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule I 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 84 000 Miles 140 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule I 87 000 Miles 145 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 90 000 Miles 150 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator Continued 7 23 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Continued
120. d Customer Assistance Advisors on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions 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 6 Who Is Covered Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1995 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 program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the retailer or call 1 300 268 6800 for emergency services Service and Owner Publications Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model G
121. d 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 vour 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 18 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake 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 4 13 Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems hrakes 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 les
122. d slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust vour 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 Wail to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway 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 nght 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 around the problem 4 10 Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It 1s better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available 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 a f
123. d steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY gt 27 000 Miles 45 000 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator Continued 7 11 Maintenance Schedule I 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Continued condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs Emission Control Service Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty con
124. damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation 1s determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damage is only one indication of this What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger 1 19 How does air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel The air bag supplements 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 and rear and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion 1s not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a 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
125. de and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure e Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along vour route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system e Maps Do you have up to date maps SSS 4124 Highway Hypnosis 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 you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than second and you could crash and be injured What can vou 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 f you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and ta
126. ditions 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 7 12 V V VJ P V V L T For Supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service C Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 42 000 Miles 70 000 km C Change engine
127. dside Assistance Canadian 8 6 Rocking Your Veith 1111 2 uie a 5 28 Robin PK rive oA Ri SAI Tad 6 38 Belt 1 43 Safety Belt Reminder 1 ces 1 5 2 87 Suv Hell amp COO EHE Oka Renee n 1 9 Adults Deine 1 9 6 47 Center Passenger Position TOU TS TER 1 23 Denver FORON 1 9 Extender acea How to Wear Properly Pe ree 1 9 Incorrect 1 12 14 15 41 42 Lap Belt irs yea 1 23 5 1 10 Questions People Ask 1 8 Rear Comfort Guides 127 Rear Seat Outside Passenger 1 24 Rear Seat Passenget 1 24 Replacing After Crash 1 43 Right Front Passenger Position sa e Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 11 Use os caus 1 29 Use by Larger Children 1 40 Use by Smaller Children and Babies 1 29 Use During Pregnancy Ae eee 1 22 Why They WE 2l lere sa 155 aue gt lt oce E n DECIR ORA 4 34 Safety Defects Reporting to Gener
128. dule to follow Maintenance Schedule Schedule I Definition Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle Schedule I should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application 7 4 schedule 1 Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km or 3 Months Whichever Occurs First Engine Oil and Filter Change Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km or 6 months Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrication At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every 24 months whichever occurs first Cooling System Service or every 24 months whichever occurs first Supercharger Oil Check or every 36 months whichever occurs first 3 8L Code engine only Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service sev
129. e To Clean the Antenna Mast 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast extension Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or an equivalent solvent 3 Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt 4 Wipe it dry with a clean cloth before retracting zn Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition on and off Then repeat if necessary NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna 1s damaged you can easily replace it See your retailer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit 3 29 NOTES 3 30 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 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your Oldsmobile Buckle up See Safety Belts in t
130. e press the latch on the underside and pull up the top In addition to storage space there 15 fold out holder The cup holder is designed to break away should it receive excessive pressure If it breaks away snap the edges back into place 2 46 Ashtrays and Lighter Pull out the front ashtray to reveal the ashtray lighter and accessory power outlet To clean the ashtray open it fully and lift it out To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element 271 To clean the rear ashtray CE open it push down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Accessory Power Outlets With the ignition key in the ON position the accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install If you have a bench front seat the accessory power outlet is next to the ashtray and lighter If you have a cen
131. e Reduction to reduce background noise on Dolby B encoded tapes When playing a cassette tape press this button to reduce background noise on your tape The Dolby symbol will appear in the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation SEEK v When you press SEEK while playing a tape it will search for the next higher or lower selection and slop SCAN When you press SCAN while playing a tape you ll hear the first few seconds of each selection Press SCAN again to stop on a selection The tape will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display FWD Press FWD fast forward to advance a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape REV Press REV reverse to reverse a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape PROG Press PROG program to play the other side of the tape TAPE CD If you have a tape inserted and the radio ts playing press TAPE CD to play your tape To return to the radio while the tape is playing press AM FM You can also press TAPE CD to change between a tape and a compact disc 1f both are inserted The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECT Press to eject the cassette tape The radio will then play Playing a Compact Disc The CD player will play either normal size discs or the s
132. e are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws 4 2 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 situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things How much alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight 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 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml battles 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 ar vodka 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 BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have somewhat lower level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body wat
133. e calibration switch and the display will show compass direction within a few seconds Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex convex mirror s surface is curved so you can sce more from the driver s seat 2 42 Manual Remote Control Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted N so you can just see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle when you are sitting ina comfortable driving 4 position Adjust the driver s side outside mirror with the lever on the driver s door Power Remote Control Mirrors Option The lever on the driver s door armrest controls both outside rearview mirrors Turn the lever to the left to select the driver s side rearview mirror or to the right to select the passengers side rearview mirror Then move the lever to adjust each mirror so that vou can just see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position To lock the controls turn the lever to the center position Convenience Net Option Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like gracery bags behind the net to help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that i
134. e condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders 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 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your GM retailer FLUID LUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For USAGE Engine Oil Gasoline Engines Starburst sym bol of the proper viscosity To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethyl ene glycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled cool ant conforming to GM Specifica tion 1825M Engine Coolant FLUID LUBRICANT GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equiva lent DOT 3 brake fluid Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent ar luhricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 or equivalent DEXRON IIT Automatic Transmissi
135. e coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged 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 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged i in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil To use the coolant heater you have and some other things Instead of trying to 1 Turn off the engine list everything here we ask that you contact your 3 Oden the headend nisal Oldsmobile retailer in the area where you ll be parking i your vehicle The retailer can give you the best advice 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 10 volt outlet for that particular area 2 16 Automatic Transaxle P RNO321 Un uult Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the steering column or on the console between the seats There are several different 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 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your Oldsmobile has brake transaxle shift interl
136. e engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index 4 8 OIL LEVEL EMP TRACTION TRACTION OFF ACTIVE When the svstem is on the TRACTION OFF warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system off press the T C button located to the right of the steering wheel The TRACTION OFF warning light will come on and stay on If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The TRACTION OFF warning light should go off Braking in Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than
137. e 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 Lap Belt The right front passenger s safety belt works the same If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position can sit in the center positions earlier in this section When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If vour vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position Center Passenger Position When you sit in a 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 1 43 To make the belt shorter pull it amp free end as shown until Rear Seat Passengers the belt is snug It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up 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 safe
138. e 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 GM vehicles maintenance needs vary You may 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 Oldsmobile retailer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed 1n 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 These schedules are 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 usethe recommended unleaded fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which sche
139. e on the windshield blocking your vision NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water 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 water system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill vour washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 2 31 Cruise Control Option With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your faot 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 2 32 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Set Cruise Control l Move the cruise control switch to ON Get up to the speed you want Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it
140. e paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability 6 48 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 liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid abrasives cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Oldsmobile by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Oldsmobile 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
141. e will not cause an error but it may not clean the tape player as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette to properly clean the tape player Cleaning cassettes are available in most stores that sell audio products and a scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available from your retailer 3 27 Please note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD plavers will not work in vour cassette player These adapters will cause the radio to display an error and the adapter cassette will be ejected Compact Disc Care 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 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 by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge 3 28 Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly hent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast 1s still tightened to the fender Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to tim
142. ed 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 seat 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 your seat adjuster won t work after a crash the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced 1 43 NOTES 1 44 Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Ro tji p The ignition keys for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other locks When a new Oldsmobile is delivered the retailer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner However the ignition key may not have a plug If the ignition key doesn t have a plug it will have a bar coded key tag Each plug or tag has a code on it that tells your retailer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs or tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags If your ignit
143. en the oil life is zero a tone will sound and the display will show CHANGE OIL NOW Then when you start the vehicle a tone will sound and the CHANGE OIL NOW message will display each time the vehicle is started To reset the oil life display after each oil change 1 Acknowledge all diagnostic messages by pressing RESET 2 Press SEL Y to select OIL Press SEL lt q p if necessary to display the oil life 3 Press and hold the RESET button for about five seconds Once the oil life index has been reset RESET message will be displayed and then oil life will change to 10055 Be careful not to reset the oil life accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It can t be reset accurately until the next oil change The DIC does not replace the Maintenance Schedule in this manual The oil change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may affect the oil If you drive in dusty areas change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or three months whichever comes first unless the DIC instructs you to do so sooner The DIC does not measure how much oil is in the engine So be sure to check your oil level often See Engine Oil in the Index 2 73 Date Press SEL Y to select DATE ET Press SEL i if necessary to display the date The display will show a reading such as FRI OCTOBER 8 To change the date 1 Display the date as described above 2 Press and hold RESET fo
144. eneral Motors vehicles Toll free telephone numbers for ordering information United States 1 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems They may be useful for owners who wish to gain a greater understanding of their vehicle They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform do it yourself service These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional qualified technicians Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships retail facilities GM monitors product performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases they refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins Subscrip
145. er and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take twa forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Oldsmobile will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged hy this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department PAKT NUMBER DESCRIPTION USAGE 0 4731 Goodwrench Liquid Wax Exterior polish 2 0 354 Spray A Squeak Silicone Crease Weaiherstrips Stops squeaks 2 and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes polishes 1030173 V6 ae Chrome Clemer and Polish Removes rust corrosion 1050174 I6 az 10 4231 White Sudewall Tire Cleaner Cleans white and black tires 10147244 I6 az 0 4721 Fabric Cleaner Spe and stain removal 1050427 23 ag 0 680L Glass Cleuner Als spat cleans vinyls 1050429 amp Tbs 2 7262 Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl ami cloth also tires und mats 1032349 12 ox 00 Lubriptate White Grease Por hemi trunk door hinges and Inches 10151055 ox 0 4731 Preservione Vinyl top dressing AB I iT 1050214 22 az 04681 Vins l
146. er than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The limit for all commercial drivers in the U S is 0 04 percent The 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 quicklv 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 drivers are impaired at levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a 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 Ata level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is twelve times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is twenty five 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 4 3
147. erdrive When draining or replacing torque converter more fluid be needed Pan Removal and Replacement 6 5 quarts After Complete Overhaul ET e IE 11 quarts bei wild oe 13 quarts Refrigerant R 134a Air Conditioning 94 064 298 52 Pv AUR Se 2 0 pounds 10 41 12 3 L 0 9 kg 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 vou re not sure ask your Oldsmobile retailer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Engine LUranktas 2 eae ees ERE ERR ca E doxes 5 quarts Oil change with filter change Fuel Tank ordre ass dred aie ote Ge ee E 8 gallons Power Steering Pimp Oniy A EE S EE EE ore pint Complete System ee Es T 1 5 pints Tire Pressures See Tire Loading Information label on driver s door Wheel Nut 100 Ib ft 4751 68 L 0 5 L 0 7 L 140 Nem NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual 6 57 Engine Specifications 3800 Series II Engine L36 VIN Code K Ju RN
148. ere conditions Maintenance Schedule Schedule II Definition m Schedule Intervals Follow Schedule II only if none of the conditions from Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Schedule I 1s true Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months whichever occurs first At 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every 24 months whichever occurs first Cooling System Service or every 24 months whichever occurs first Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Supercharger Oil Check 3 8L Code Engine Only Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83 4M km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions 7 5 The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals Footnotes T The 17 5 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 vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has an Engine
149. es 165 000 km 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every L Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 3 months whichever occurs first if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or An Emission Control Service 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 When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service if vou do net use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 26 Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals Footnotes The 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 vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last o
150. esistor pellet the starter won t work and the SECURITY light will flash or if you have the information center the CLEAN KEY WAIT 3 MIN NOTICE message will appear But you don t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key Your modern Oldsmobile doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if vou follow these guidelines If 1 Don t drive at any one speed fast or you ve diving and te SECURITY Sf aera S0 mile kn di PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB message you will be able LIGNE oe PNEU to restart your engine if you turn it off Your 2 Avoid making hard stops for the en PASS Key II system however is not working properly 200 miles 322 km or so During s and must be serviced by your Oldsmobile retailer Your time your new brake linings aren t yet vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key TI system 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 See your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can service the 88 II to have a new key made If you lose or damage a PASS Key II ignition key see your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can service 55 II to have a new key made 2 12 Ignition Switch
151. est gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 27 or DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning vou can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten 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 you 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 tum off the engine get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away 5 12 Cooling System Tc aii When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant recovery tank B Radiator pressure cap C Electric engine fans If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty Tf there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fanis are running If the engine is overheating both fan s should be running If they aren t v
152. et 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 dry roads 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 wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your going through some car washes can cause problems too tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or The water may affect vour brakes Try to avoid puddles more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could
153. etractor and place the guide over the belt Make sure that the guide is between the button stop on the belt and the retractor Insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 5 Buckle the belt around the child and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See Safety Belts Rear Seat Passengers in the Index 1 28 remove and store the comfort guides just perform these steps in reverse order 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 slide 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 card exposed Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size 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 cr Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION a baby your 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 pound 5 5 kg force
154. eturn to the radio while the CD is playing press AM FM You can also press TAPE CD to switch between a tape and compact disc if both are inserted The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening RDM Press to play the CD tracks in random order RDM will appear on the display Press RDM again to play the tracks in disc order COMPRESSION While playing a CD press NR to turn on compression COMP will appear in the display Compression make loud and soft passages more equal in volume Press NR again to turn off compression EJECT Press to eject the CD The radio will then play If both a tape and CD are inserted the last one played will eject 3 21 THEFTLOCK THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever the 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 the 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 Enabling the THEFTLOCK feature The following instructions explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK sy
155. 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 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 you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed 15 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 Unless you have traction control and the system is on 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 the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go an
156. f RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds fuel used fuel range average fuel economy and elapsed time will all be reset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed 2 71 Tachometer Engine RPM Press SEL to select GAGES Press SEL a p if necessary to display the engine rpm The display will show a reading such as TACHOMETER 1800 RPM Battery Voltage Press SEL Y to select GAGES Press SEL i if necessary to display the electrical system voltage The display will show a reading such as BATTERY 13 7 VOLTS Oil Pressure Press SEL Y to select OIL Press SEL if necessary to display the oil pressure The display will show a reading such s OIL PRESSURE 57 PSI OIL PRESSURE 393 KPA 2 72 Oil Life Press SEL Y to select OIL Press SEL lt q p if necessary to display the oil The display will show a reading such as OIL LIFE 84 This is an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life The system predicts remaining oil life using inputs from coolant temperature engine rpm and vehicle speed It alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your vehicle s driving conditions When remaining oil life is 956 or less the display will show CHANGE OIL SOON Then when you start the vehicle a tone will sound and the CHANGE OIL SOON message will display euch time the vehicle is started Your vehicle s engine oil is almost spend and you should schedule an oil change Wh
157. f fuel remaining in your tank 10g Fuel Range Press SEL Y to select FUEL Press SEL pe if necessary to display the fuel range The display will show a reading such as FUEL RANGE 235 Ml or FUEL RANGE 378 KM Fuel range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling allowing a one gallon 4 liter reserve It s based on average fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank If RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds fuel used average fuel economy and elapsed time will all be reset TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed briefly Because fuel range is based on average fuel economy the fuel range will also change Instantaneous Fuel Economy Press SEL Y to select ECONOMY Press SEL lt q p if necessary to display the instantaneous fuel economy The display will show a reading such as 22 INST MI GAL or 31 INST L 100 KM Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions accelerating braking hills etc RESET does not function in this mode Average Fuel Economy Press SEL Y to select ECONOMY Press SEL p if necessary to display the average fuel economy The display will show a reading such s 25 2 AVG MI GAL or 35 1 AVG L 100 KM Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your driving over all driving conditions Press RESET until RESET appears in the display about one second to learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point I
158. g system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap a little they can come out CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait l or the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure n n How to Add Coolant to the Radiator l You remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot i Turn the pressure slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 5 16 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you 11 Remove the pressure cap Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but COLD mark leave the radiator pressure cap off 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more
159. g slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers 5 19 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk 5 20 Turm the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it then lift the tire cover Remove the spare tire from the trunk Open the jack storage cover by twisting the knob 1 4 turn counterclockwise Remove the jack and wheel wrench 5 If you have wire wheel COVERS a Remove the special key wrench that s attached to the trunk side wall b Using the handle of the special wrench pry off the center emblem cover to reveal the theft deterrent wheel nut Push the end of the special key wrench onto the theft deterrent wheel nut and twist it counterclockwise to remove the nut 6 Remove the wheel cover Non wire stainless finish full wheel covers are removed by using the end of the wheel wrench handle to pry around the edge of the wheel cover until it comes loose If you have wire wheel covers do not pry off the cover Remove it by hand 5 21 have an alloy aluminum wheel with a center 8 Usethe wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but cover that conceals the wheel nuts the following don t remove them The bracket shown is on wheels directions will help with wire wheel covers only It s needed to anchor wire wheel covers t
160. ger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Because your vehicle has right 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 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions af the vehicle s safety helt 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 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 15 positioned so you would he able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 38 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way of the retractor to set the lock 7 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 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
161. gger Rear Window Four Season Climate Control 3 3 Defogging ess ice eae P EU eee e ce 3 2 Detro ng lt emen ny Display Messages Canadian and 2 76 Dolby Noise Reduction 3 16 Door Locks Lu 2 3 Door Open Reminder EEA EAA 2 Driver Information 2 68 Driver Information Center Displays 2 60 Lecce wie bee OES ce Welch ait aint 1 9 Driving On Grades With a Trailer 4 36 Driving DUNS LISTE E RO MNA 4 15 vo lett a ERE RII GE 4 19 NASAL LT MC MMC 4 1 TOU PE 4 2 In we pee Case 4 26 In Foreign Countries 6 6 gran E RE 4 17 A 2 EQ Er R 4 9 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 DC SORA RINT MOE LI reo eer er DEOS 4 25 Through Deep Standing 2 15 WIMEE RUD ETE E 4 24 SNR LEAL emm ers nee cee UE S 4 34 Drunken Driving MEQUE Moe 4 2 Economy BOSCO gewertet 2 71 Hlapsed Time Function series sen dees 2 75 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 15 3 26 6 52 Electrochromic Rearview Mirror with Compass 2 40 Engine Accessory Belt cv wise re
162. gnition Switch Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System Climate Controls and Driver Information Center Option Passenger Side Airbag Air Outlet Glove Box Release 22 23 24 Air Outlet Air Outlet Audio System Gearshift Lever Accessory Power Outlets Ashtray Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet Air Outlet Traction Control Switch Driver Side Air Bag Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control System Fuse Panel under instrument panel Trunk Release Switch Hood Release 2 51 Instrument Panel Clusters Your Oldsmobile is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle mmi cm 2 52 Electronic Cluster LSS Cluster a 2 yy n D ELE xs amp m ez ir Speedometer Standard and LSS Cluster Speedometer Electronic Cluster Your speed is displayed in either miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour km h Press the E M English Metric button on the left side of the instrument cluster to switch the display between miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Pressing the E M button will also eycle all other displays including the optional automatic electro
163. h that does not attach to the bumper 4 33 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 tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may 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 leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing 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 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
164. h try to help avoid draining your battery If your engine still 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 1n START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 5 seconds repeat the normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories vou could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your retailer If you don t your engine might not perform properly 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 Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If vou 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 you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Engine Coolant Heater Option GE Se H NOTICE After you ve used th
165. he Index 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 rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a 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 Judgment 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 some 18 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured 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 Ther
166. he following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 6 6 Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle While refueling hang the inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from counterclockwise painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until Checking Things Under the Hood you hear at least three clicks XU The following sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important underhood parts NOTICE If you need a new be sure to get the right type Your retailer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Hood Release 5 N34 To open the hood first pull the hood release handle CAUTION inside the vehicle A el ectrie 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 CAUTION Things that burn can get
167. hicle 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 To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may hear a motor or clicking noise during a hard stop but this is normal Traction Control System Option Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The svstem operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning t lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power by shutting off fuel injectors and managing engine spark to limit wheel spin The TRACTION ACTIVE light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin See Traction Control System Active Light in the Index If vour vehicle has the Driver Information Center the TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE message will appear when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin See Driver Information Center in the Index You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may r
168. ias metal or CrO tape is played HI BIAS will appear in the 3 15 display and the equalization will be adjusted automatically If you select a tone setting for your tape it will be activated when you play another tape NR This radio has Dolby B Noise Reduction to reduce background noise on Dolby B encoded tapes Press this button to reduce background noise on your tape The Dolby symbol will appear in the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation If Cin clean appears on the display when you insert your cassette tape vour cassette player needs to be cleaned It will still play cassette tapes but it should be cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapes and the cassette tape player See Cassette Tape Player Care later in this section After you have cleaned the cassette tape player press and hold EJECT for 5 seconds to reset the Cln indicator The radio will display to show that the clean feature has been reset If E and a number appears on the display at any time an error has occurred See Cassette Tape and CD Errors later in this section SEEK When you press SEEK while playing tape it will search for the next higher or lower selection and stop SCAN When you press SCAN while playing tape you ll hear the first few seconds of each selection Press
169. id 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 fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until th tank is full Brak NOTICE uli Brake Master Cylinder e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage vour washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill vour washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in vour windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint There only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in fgg M the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it 15 you should have your bra
170. ie oOo i L1 Lj DXJLXJET i i i i Ls bo cJ Cw Ged C51 LE E La c Lr m m Cel Lg d Euh ed a C 6 55 Maxifuse Relay Center To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center turn the two knobs 1 4 turn counterclockwise and loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side of the cover Then remove the cover The inside of the cover has a chart that explains the features and controls governed by each fuse and relay Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the wiring harness An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by internal circuit breaker and a fuse in the left side fuse panel If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Power Seats Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and power seats When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed 6 56 Capacities and Specifications for Code 1 36 and Code 1 1 67 Automatic Transaxle AT Ov
171. ield and lower vents with cooler air directed through the instrument panel vents 3 Fan Control This knob manually selects the force of air you want Turn the knob clockwise for more air flow Turn the knob counterclockwise for less air flow In automatic fan speed is controlled automatically Turning this knob places the fan in manual mode Although the knob can be turned continuously turning the knob when the display shows maximum or minimum has no effect on fan speed Push this knob to turn the climate control system off When off the system will continue adjusting and attempt to maintain the inside temperature you have set Directional Controls Except when the system is set for DEFOG and FRONT air conditioning can be selected or turned off as desired Press one of the buttons listed below to select the desired air flow An indicator light will show the current selection Pressing the button for the selection in use will display the inside temperature setting UPPER Use to direct most of the air flow through the upper vents in the instrument panel Some air will also flow through the lower outlets BI LEV Use bi level on cool but sunny days This setting directs air in two ways Cool outside air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the upper vents in the instrument panel Warmed air is directed through the lower vents with a little air flow through the windshield and side window vents At times this tempe
172. il and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first C Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first Continued 7 29 Maintenance Schedule IT 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Continued Drain flush and refill cooling system or Inspect fuel tank and lines for damage every 24 months whichever occurs first or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any See Engine Coolant in the Index for what damage Replace parts as needed to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator An Emission Control Service 7 condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure For supercharged engines only Check the test the cooling system and pressure cap supercharger oil level and add oil as needed An Emission Con
173. il change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more then 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an ail 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 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 Life Monitor in the Index a ss Sa Maintenance Schedule 7 500 Miles 12 500 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information T ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first Maintenance Schedule II 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Change engine o
174. ilure of the tape player Cassettes subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always verify that the cassette tape is in good condition and that the tape player is clean before obtaining service on your tape player Your tape player should be cleaned with every 50 hours of use to provide the best performance Your radio may display Cln to remind you that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without re setting the tape clean time If you notice a reduction in sound quality regardless of when the tape player was last cleaned try playing a different cassette tape to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette results in no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette This is a wet type cleaning system that uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn This type of cleaner may display an error message and eject the cartridge This is normal and is the result of an added feature in the tape player that detects broken tapes If an error occurs you will n ed to insert the cleaning cassette at least three times to thoroughly clean the tape player You may prefer to use a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner This type of cleaner uses cassette with a fabric belt which cleans the tape head This type of cleaning cassett
175. ine engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart As shown in the chart SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if its going to he 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 SAE 20W 5 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to vour oil Your Oldsmobile retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added DO USE 20 30 OF OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6 16 mMM When to Change Engine Oil See if any of these is true for you Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This 18 particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving i
176. ion keys don t have plugs or tags go to your Oldsmobile retailer for the correct key code 1f you need a new ignition key There are 15 alternative PASS Key blanks to help discourage theft Your retailer can help determine which blank you need NOTICE Your Oldsmobile has a number of new features that can help prevent theft Bui you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in 5o be sure you have extra keys From the inside to lock the door slide the locking lever down To unlock the door slide the locking lever up Door Locks Power Door Locks With power door locks you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch The switch on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or Remote Lock Control if your vehicle has this option 2 3 Door Open Reminder If you have the information center and a door is not fully closed when the transaxle is in gear a chime will sound and the information center will display one of these messages DRIVER DOOR AJAR PASSENGER DOOR AJAR REAR DOOR AJAR Programmable Automatic Door Locks Option Just close your doors and turn on the ignition Every time y
177. ioning Automatic Electronic Climate Control 3 7 Air Conditioning Four Season Climate Control 3 2 Alignment and Balance Tires 6 41 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning gS Sosa ail 6 49 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 28 Antenna Power Mast Care 3 29 at REI IC KU E E E 6 23 AE Ite sisal 22 4 25 6 24 Anti Lock Deana a ENS sal ETE E 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warmng Light 2 59 4 b Anti Lock Brakes 4 8 Anti Theft Feature CD Player wies ea idi Anti Theft Feature Theftlock 3 22 Appequmos C WE Lll cl qao dcr E RERO 6 44 Appearance Care and Materials 5 51 Armrest Front 2 45 Armrest Rear Storage Ka E AE 2 46 a OS Ee EE 2 46 Audio System Steering Wheel Touch Controls 3 25 Rabb ot SANTI TR n 1 10 Automatic Electronic Climate Control tombe nie 3 3 Automatic Made Sr uuu a Ea E a AE E E Directional Controls 3 xke 3 4 Automatic Overdrive Position IS AVR wt 2 19 Automatic 2 17 Automatic Overdrive Position 2 19 First Gear 1
178. ir bag sensors and the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you tum your ignition to RUN or AIR START Then the light BAG should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving vour air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away 2 57 Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well BRAKE 1 If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light and chime come 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 2 58 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 The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake and it will stay on
179. ire to fit 5 23 Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow AN CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which itis fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an ent When you change a the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an 13 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use scraper or wire brush later ma reet all the rust oF dirt off 14 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 15 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 16 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 17 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in crisscross sequence Don t try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with regular tire NOTICE Wheel
180. is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle Air flow is directed through the upper instrument panel vents OFF Turns off the climate control system This 15 the only setting which fully turns off the fan 3 2 Air Conditioning The air conditioning may run when defrost is selected if the temperature is above 40 F 4 C In any other mode you can select or turn off air conditioning as desired by pressing A C The indicator light will glow while the air conditioning is operating For maximum cooling place the directional control to RECIRC turn the fan knob clockwise for highest fan speed and turn the temperature knob counterclockwise to the coldest setting On very hot days open the windows long enough to let the hot inside air out This reduces the time the air conditioner s compressor will have to run which should help fuel economy Rear Window Defogger Option Press to warm the defogger ond on the rear window The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating The rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use Gy R DEF If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes only You can also turn off the defogger by turning off the ignition or pressing R DEF again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger i grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use ra
181. is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicles 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 See the earlier part about the top strap if the child 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint has one restraint The child restraint instructions will show l Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch you how plate and pulling it along the belt 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the 2 Putthe restraint on the seat Follow the instructions safety belt quickly if you ever had to for the child restraint 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the down on the child restraint instructions say 1 36 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passen
182. it fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water Ifa stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier e odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water e If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Such as candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry e stain remains clean it with solvent type 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 will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a solvent type vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap For stubborn stains use a mild solution of 10 isapropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap
183. it won t work and it could damage your vehicle To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile ER 1 Check the other vehicle It must have 12 volt NOTICE battery with a negative ground system If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered hy your warranty NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be d sed 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Oldsmobile and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a y zm manual transaxle in NEUTRAL Find the positive and negative terminals on 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lamps that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 5 3 5 4 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative
184. ke a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads NS S Driving steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 4 22 If you drive regularly steep country or 1f you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads e Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know 15 this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill e Know how to go uphill Shift down to THIRD 3 This will 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 go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may sec highway siens on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action 4 23 Winter Driving Include i
185. ke system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a 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 fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system T AU E L its u have too much brake fluid it can spill on engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot ON esi pne viec Add brake Gatos when work on the brake hydraulic When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warning light on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052533 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it NOTICE Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Inde
186. knob toward the red zone clockwise for warmer air Turn the knob toward the blue zone counterclockwise for cooler air The temperature you set will be displayed on the screen for five seconds then the outside air temperature will be displayed Rotate the knob one click to recall the set temperature for five seconds Start with the midpoint temperature setting of 75 F 24 C and allow the system to adjust Your system has two sun sensors on top of the instrument panel that detect direct sunlight and the increased warming caused by it To keep you comfortable on a sunny day the system may reduce the interior temperature by as much as 5 F 3 C below the setting on the display Be careful not to put anything over the two sun sensors on the dash If vou do the system will think it s night and the vehicle will get warmer Push the temperature control knob to place the entire system in automatic mode The word AUTO will be displayed The system will try to maintain the set temperature If you set the temperature for 60 F 16 C or 90 F 32 C the fan will go to its highest speed unless you manually select a lower speed The system will maintain full cold or full hot aperation at these settings The direction of air flow will vary with vour conditions For example when you start the vehicle in cold weather the system will direct air through the lower vents As the vehicle warms up the warm air will be split between the windsh
187. lay Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear 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 ice to prevent an overload 2 3 _ _ Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signal multifunction lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle for less than one second The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed For more washer cycles push and hold the paddle If the fluid level in the windshield washer is low vehicles with the reminder package have a LOW WASH FLUID light that will come on On vehicles with the Electronic Cluster if the fluid level in the windshield washer bottle is low the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear in the information center Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often CAUTION In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ic
188. le Central Office 920 Townsend Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 Canada Customer Assistance Center General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and 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 the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD To assist customers who have hearing difficulties Oldsmobile has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Assistance Center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or conventional teletypewriter TTY can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing 1 800 TDD OLDS TDD users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 8 2 E GM Participation AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet 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 com
189. le to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash ZX CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder ould 1 nbi our ENS 1 26 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for seatback and the interior body about half way down the Children and Small Adults edge of the seatback Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of and for small adults The comfort guides pull the the seatback and the interior body to remove the shoulder belts away from the neck and head guide from its storage clip There is one guide for each outside passenger position in 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the cord must be under the belt 3 There is a button stop on the shoulder belt that 4 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The keeps the belt from going too far into the retractor at elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on the top of the seatback Pull the shoulder belt out of top the r
190. llow ring Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Check Engine 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 Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If vour 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 Just 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 What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol The Starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine 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 into vour engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasol
191. lons 11 L of fuel remaining The message LOW FUEL will be displayed in the information center and a chime will sound Press RESET to stop the warning 2 68 SEL Press this button to change between the two functions in each category The functions found in each category are Fuel Fuel Used and Fuel Range Economy Instant and Average Fuel Economy since last reset Gages Tachometer and Battery Voltage Oil Pressure and Oil Life since last reset Date ET Date and Elapsed Time since last reset ON OFF Press this button to turn the system on or off When off the DIC will continue to display diagnostic messages as necessary When you turn the system back on any current diagnostic messages will be displayed again If there are no current messages MONITORED SYSTEMS OK will be displayed RE SET This button is used with other buttons to reset the system functions It is also used to shut off the chime with most diagnostic messages Driver Information Center Displays rue E UNLEADED FUEL ONLY INFORMATION CENTER When you turn on the ignition the Driver Information Center DIC displays INFORMATION CENTER If no problems are detected the screen will return to the mode selected when the ignition was turned off If a problem is detected a chime will sound and the diagnostic message will be displayed Except for the messages HOT STOP ENGINE LOW BRAKE FLUID LOW PRES
192. maller 8 cm discs without an adapter With the ignition on insert the disc partway into the slot with the label side up The player should pull it in and it will begin playing Note that when the disc is inserted CD will be displayed When the disc is playing CD with a box around it will be displayed If you select a TONE setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD each new track starts to play the track number will appear in the display 3 20 If E and a number appears on the display at any time an error has occurred See Cassette Tape and CD Errors later in this section A SEEK Y When you press SEEK down while playing a CD it will go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played When you press SEEK up it will search for the next higher track and stop SCAN When you press SCAN while playing a CD you ll hear the first few seconds of each selection Press SCAN again to stop on a selection The CD will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display FWD To advance a CD press and hold FWD fast forward While the CD advances elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the desired passage REV To reverse a CD press and hold REV reverse While the CD reverses elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the desired passage TAPE CD If you have a CD inserted and the radio 15 playing press TAPE CD to play your CD To r
193. matches the secret code you have written down press AM FM The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear in the display The radio will remain secured until th correct code is entered 3 23 Cassette Tape and CD Errors If E and a number appears in the radio display an error has occurred and the cassette or compact disc cannot play temporarily If the error occurred while trying to play a cassette tape the following conditions may have caused the error e The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the cassette tape E10 may be displayed Hold the cassette with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Flip the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the cassette player Try a new tape to make sure that your cassette player is working properly The cassette tape is broken E11 may be displayed Check to see if your tape is broken Try a new cassette tape If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the radio or in the CD 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 wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and again If an error occur
194. mation about the care of your We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Oldsmobile This section begins with service and fuel Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 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 Service Your Oldsmobile 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 6 1 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Oldsmobile than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle h s an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile in the Index You should keep 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 CAUTION You can be injured if you try to do serito work on vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task
195. mer air Turn the knob toward the blue zone counterclockwise for cooler air 95 The fan control manually selects the force of air you want Turn the knob clockwise for more air flow Turn the knob counterclockwise for less air flow Directional Controls Turn the directional control knob to select the desired air flow indicator light will show the current selection HP Defrost Use to direct most of the air to the windshield and side window vents The air conditioning may run to dehumidify the air if the temperature is above 40 F 4 C 3 1 DEFOG Use cold humid days when the windows become foggy The air is directed through the windshield side window and lower vents LOWER Use to direct most of the air through the lower vents Some air will flow through the windshield and side window vents BI LEV Use bi level on cool but sunny days This setting directs air in two ways Cool outside air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the upper vents in the instrument panel Warmed air is directed through the lower vents with a little air flow through the windshield and side window vents At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others UPPER Use to direct air flow through the upper vents in the instrument panel Some air will also flow through the lower outlets When RECIRC is selected the system will limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This
196. meter odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class 8 type chains that are the proper size for vour tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Remember cleaning products be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Oldsmobile 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 Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner e Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too 6 4
197. n stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle If any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first See Change Oil Indicator in the Index If the CHANGE OIL NOW message appears in the optional Driver Information Center you should change your oil If none of them is true change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever comes first See Change Oil Indicator in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center always reset the engine oil life to 100 after every oil change Engine Coolant Heater n engine coolant heater can be big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index 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 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 you change your
198. n the radio is on press RECALL to change the display between the radio station and the time After five seconds the display will return to the normal display 3 11 The radio can be set so that either the time or radio station is normally displayed when the radio is playing To do this press RECALL to display the time or radio station as desired then hold RECALL down until the display flashes SEEK Y When you press SEEK while playing the radio the radio will search for the next higher or lower station and stop The radio will be muted while seeking SCAN When you press SCAN while playing the radio the radio will go through each station pausing for a few seconds at each station Press SCAN again to stop at station The radio will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display When you press SCAN and hold it for about two seconds until the display shows PSCAN Preset Scan the radio will scan only stations that you ve preset with your radio pushbuttons Press SCAN again to stop at a station BASS Press this button lightly to release it from the recessed position Turn it to adjust bass response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position 3 12 TREB Press the treble button lightly to release it from its recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to adjust treble response you the knob yo
199. nd its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare 5 27 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or 5now What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution 5 28 NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle hack and forth vou 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 traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a 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 you 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 Here you will find infor
200. ng Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in crash Safety Belts for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System or air bag system Your vehicle has light that Why Safety Belts Work comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as tt moes In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know 1f 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 22 l
201. nic climate control display through English and metric units 10 MPH km h P RN 221 Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h 2 53 Odometer 0008 Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer If you see silver lines between the numbers you ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be true 2 54 You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be 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 Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero press the trip reset button located below the trip odometer Odometer Electronic and LSS Clusters Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada Press the English Metric button on the left side of the instrument cluster to switch the display between miles and kilometers Pressing the E M button will also cycle all other displays through English
202. not select RECIRC while the inside air is hotter than the outside air In manual mode selecting A C and LOWER will use the lower vents and cool the vehicle more quickly The direction of the cool air can be controlled by adjusting or turning off the outlets in the dash Aiming them over your shoulder will benefit both front and rear passengers Back seat passengers can also direct airflow using the air outlets at the rear of the center console On very hot days open the windows long enough to let the hot inside air out This reduces the time the air conditioner s compressor will have to run which should help fuel economy Rear Window Defogger m REAR Press to warm the defogger grid on the rear window The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating The rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes only You can also turn off the defogger by tuming off the ignition or pressing REAR again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window 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 3 7 Passenger Temperature Control The right front seat passenger can control the temperature of their seating area
203. ntenna mast See Audio Systems in the Index for further details At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges Also 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 corrosive environment Starter Switch Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 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 N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 7 39 Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of FARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P vour vehicle s BTSI needs service Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position l Before you start be
204. o Radiator Pressure 10 Battery 6 12 IT M MM accessory drive belts One belt drives the generator and the power steering pump The second belt drives the supercharger coolant pump and air conditioning compressor Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and the Supercharger oil level Have your retailer check the oil level in the Supercharger 1 Front Belt 2 Back Belt L67 Engine Accessory Belt The Supercharged 3800 L67 engine uses two A Alternator B Power Steering Pump C Crank D Supercharger E Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning 6 13 Engine If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message OIL LEVEL light or CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Check Oil Message Oil Level Light or Check Oil in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this 15 an added reminder It s a 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 6 14 The engine oil dipstick is located immediately behind the engine fans and in front of the engine oil fill cap The top of the dipstick is a ye
205. o the wheel Do not misplace it while using your temporary spare tire a Insert the flat end of the wheel wrench in the notch and pry off the center cover Do not drop the cover or lay it face down as it could be scratched or damaged b When replacing the cover after the wheel is put back on the vehicle do not use a hammer or mallet to install the cover 10 Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame into which to put the jack head The front notch is 10 inches back from the front wheel well The rear natch is 8 inches forward from the rear wheel well The wheel wrench has these 8 and 10 inch distances stamped on the handle Use the wheel wrench to measure to the notch by flipping the socket into the handle then measure from the socket end of the wrench 11 Position the jack and raise the Jack head until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle s frame nearest the 9 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack and rotate the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches spare tire near you T P N CAUTION 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 jack 12 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the jack far enough so there s enough room for the spare t
206. ock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in the ON position If you cannot shift out of PARK ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and also release the shift lever button on floor shift 2 17 console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting Out of PARK P in the Index REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty 2 18 i AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re e Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerat
207. ode AUTO when the system is in automatic mode and OFF when the system is turned off If you have the LS or Electronic cluster press the English Metric button near the odometer to cycle the display between F and Pressing the button will also cycle all other displays between English and metric units 3 4 Manual Mode In manual mode you select the direction of air flow and fan speed The system will determine the amount of heating or cooling needed to maintain the temperature you select Air conditioning can be selected or turned off desired except in the DEFOG and FRONT modes Automatic Mode In automatic mode the amount of air conditioning or heating direction of air flow and fan speed are automatically controlled to maintain the temperature you select You can also manually control either the fan speed or direction of air flow leaving the other function in automatic Air conditioning can be selected or turned off as desired except in the DEFOG and FRONT modes When the engine is cold fan speed is kept low until warm air is available When the system is set for FRONT defrost the fan speed starts low to reduce windshield fogging if any snow is on the hood as you start driving Fan speed will increase briefly after short stops when the engine has been turned off to reduce any stuffy feeling Controls Temperature Control Turn the knob to set the interior temperature you want Turn the
208. ofa iu saa nn 4 32 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 6 21 Trip Functions Reset Message 2 10 Trip Odometer Electrome and 1 55 Clusters 2 55 Trip Odometer Standard Cluster 2 54 Trip Before Leaving on Eai Rd Tek OG hres tities cece ru a a Ecc 2 8 Arunk ROGER BS POWER ecce rmm ms 2 9 Trunk Security Override 2 9 Tum Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 28 Turn Signal On Message bad cla a rion 2 75 9 11 Turn Signal Multifunction 2 28 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 36 Toii RENN ouo aa ma a 2 36 Twilight Sentinel Light Sensor 2 36 Underbody Maintenance versi Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Identification Number 6 52 T bee Zu TR AT ET 4 28 VEDIE 6 31 LL su aactor iv Vehicle System Diagnostics Display a em AE S 2 75 Conte 3 4 4 Tomt 2 6 Ventilation System Flow Through 3 10 Tips 3 10 AMINO cua ois iad ee aad ea Ea E CIE ea SIC 4 16 Visors Vanity Mirrors
209. oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 7 75 000 km CI Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BX ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 48 000 Miles 80 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first a 9 48 Maintenance Schedule I 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 1 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter _ Change engine oil and filter or every if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or 3 months whichever occurs firs
210. oline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuel 3800 Supercharged Engine Code 1 The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher You may use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines but your vehicle may not accelerate as well The gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the United States and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane for premium is at least 91 at least 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular If the octane is less than 87 you may get
211. omes 4 28 Loading Your Vehicle TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE ATG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PSI 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door 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 that you can carry This weight 15 called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWRRR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE 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 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes ihe weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Mever exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight rating GAWR fo
212. on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Traction Control System Active Message Electronic Cluster with Driver Information Center When your traction control system 1s limiting wheel spin the TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE message will be displayed Slippery road conditions may exist if this message 15 displayed so adjust your driving accordingly The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and If the gage pointer moves into the red warning zone and Light Standard and LSS Clusters the HOT warning light on your instrument cluster goes on your engine is too hot It means your engine coolant has overheated A warning chime may also sound If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible In the section Problems on the Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index This gage shows the engine coolant temperature on the Standard Cluster The LSS Cluster has a similar gage to the right of the fuel gage 2 61 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Light Electronic Cluster This gage has bars that show the engine coolant temperature If all bars light up it indicates the coolant tempera
213. on Fluid USAGE Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 12345120 or synthetic SAE 5W 30 engine oil USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Supercharger Supercharger Oil GM Part Hood Latch No 12345982 See Supercharger Assembly Oil in the Index a Pivots and Engine oil Automatic p Spring Transaxle Shift Anchor Linkage b Release Pawl b Chassis lubricant GM Part Floor Shift Busine oil No 1052497 or equivalent or Linkage lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB Chassis Chassis lubricant GM Part or GC LB Lubrication No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC I Filler Door Hinge Rear Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Compartment Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or Lid Hinges equivalent Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Conditioning Part No 12345579 or equivalent Hood and Door gine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant Hinges Fuel GM Part No 1050109 See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs Part E Maintenance Record Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can
214. on and 000 will appear in the display Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code Press the HR button to make the first one or two digits agree with your code After you have confirmed that the code in the display matches the secret code you have written down press AM FM SEC will appear in the display indicating that the radio is now operable and secure If the code entered to unlock THEFTLOCK is incorrect the radio will remain locked After eight unsuccessful attempts to unlock the radio the display will show InOP inoperative At this point you will need to keep the ignition on for one hour before you may attempt to enter another code After three unsuccessful attempts to unlock the radio the display will show inoperative again If you forget your code or cannot unlock the radio contact your retailer for assistance Disabling THEFTLOCK Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to the accessory or run position 2 Press the PWR VOL button to turn off the radio 3 Press the and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows in the display 4 Press the MN button and 000 will appear in the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press the HR button to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 7 After you have confirmed that the code in the display
215. on coolant Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission controls systems This warning light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this warning light on after awhile the emission controls won t work as well vour fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by vour warranty 2 63 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light or Message Option If you have the base or LSS cluster with the optional reminder package the LOW WASH warming light will come on when the ignition is on and the fluid container 15 less than one third full If you have the electronic cluster LOW WASH FLUID will displayed in the information center when the ignition is on and the fluid container is less than one third full A warning chime may also sound Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could collide with another vehicle Check your washer fluid often Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a problem with
216. on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As vou will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just 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 1s problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous Sa please eet to know your warning lights and pages They re a big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key 1s turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds If the driver s belt 15 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 AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there ts an electrical problem The system check includes the a
217. onr AE desde 6 6 Filter Aor SY fr See ches LZ PERIIT dava ud a e 6 18 Engine Qil usen oe EC ace 6 17 e pa plead ela irs lr wa tice 6 48 Finish Damage 6 51 Faget Comat POR we eons erro ners pers ees 2 20 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 28 Flash To Fass Feature 2 29 Flashers Hazard Warning 5 1 Fist Tire Changing Facies 5 19 Fluids and Lubricants 7 43 Foreign Countries eee a eens 6 6 Four Season Climate Control 3 French Language Mantial ii Front Storage 2 45 Front Towing Hookup cec 9 n a RR 5 9 Fuel Filling Your eue rer rmx ace 6 6 Gage Electronic Cluster PIX rere 2 68 Gage Sid and LSS Clusters 2 67 Foreign Countries TTE Tae 6 6 Ringe Puneti n Lgs Used Function aure SORGEN IE ET 2 70 3800 Series II Engine Wi ites TUTO YE e 6 3 3800 Supercharged Engine 6 4 Pune Panel Let Side 6 53 Fuse Panel Right Side 6 55 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 53 Gave Engine Coolant Temperature Elec
218. or pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator 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 vou drive very far that way your vehicle can damaged 5o if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 56 km h and OVERDRIVE for higher speeds THIRD GEAR 3 This is like but you never go into OVERDRIVE Here are some times you might choose THIRD instead of 0 When driving on hilly winding roads e 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 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your hrakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 5 miles 8 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use or THIRD as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SE
219. or playing cassette tapes and compact dises If you ve ESS selected a tone setting for a tape or CD then play the radio the tone you set for the tape or CD will be reactivated when a tape or CD is played again BASS Press this button lightly to release it from the recessed position Turn it to adjust bass response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position Turning BASS will change the radio s Automatic Tone Control feature to MANUAL TREB Press the treble button lightly to release it from the recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to adjust treble response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position Turning TREB will change the radio s Automatic Tone Control feature to MANUAL BAL Press the balance button lightly to release it from the recessed position Turn it to adjust the right and left speaker balance As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position FADE Press this button lightly to release it from the recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to the right to increase front speaker volume Turn it to the left to increase rear speaker volume As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the
220. ou 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 What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol 15 ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more than 5 methanol is bad for vour vehicle 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 And even at 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gas
221. ou leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot 4 20 Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When vou want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean insi
222. ou move your shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shift lever into PARK your doors will unlock If someone needs to get out while you re not in PARK P have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again 2 4 You can program the automatic door lock feature to allow the doors to remain locked after vou shift into PARK P Close your doors and turn the ignition on Keep your foot on the brake pedal Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch Bow Move shift lever out of PARK P then move the shift lever back into PARK 5 Release the lock switch Your doors will now lock when you shift out of PARK P and remain locked until vou use the manual or power door unlock switch To reprogram the door locks to lock and unlock when you shift in and out of PARK P do the following 1 Close your doors and turn the ignition on 2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal 3 Press and hold the driver s power door unlock switch 4 Move the shift lever out of PARK P then move the shift lever back into PARK P 5 Release the unlock switch Rear Door Security Locks Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside
223. ough air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling e 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 Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture 6 37 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km for any signs of unusual wear If unusual wear is present 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
224. our vehicle needs service 5 13 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank NOTICE If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level In cold weather water can freeze and crack the isn t at FULL COLD add 50 50 mixture of clean water engine radiator heater core and other parts Use preferably distilled and proper antifreeze at the coolant the recommended coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix s Plain ain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix 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 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze CAUTION You can be burned if vou 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 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at FULL COLD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it Z CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolin
225. part Freeway Driving e Treat a green light as a warning signal traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start Lo move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light M44 2419 Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes 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 a 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 y
226. pletely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel vour 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 AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle If you are not satished after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure vou 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 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim vou will be asked to provide your name and 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 We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but vou may contact the BBB
227. r about one second until the display shows MONTH MM DD YY with MM DD YY representing the date currently stored in the DIC Note If you allow more than 10 seconds to elapse between steps the DIC automatically reverts to the last date stored in the DIC You would have to start this procedure over 3 The numbers for the month should be flashing Press SEL to decrease these numbers Press SEL 4 p to increase these numbers Press and hold either button for more than one second to change the numbers more rapidly The display will scroll from 01 to 12 When the month displayed is correct press RESET to enter the month 2 74 4 The display should show DAY MM DD YY DD should be flashing Using both SEL buttons set the day using the procedure described in step 3 The display will scroll from to 29 30 or 31 depending on the month selected When the day displayed is correct press RESET to enter the day 5 The display should show YEAR MM DD YY Y Y should be flashing Using both SEL buttons set the year using the procedure described in step 3 The display will scroll from 00 to 99 When the year displayed is correct press RESET to enter the year If a valid date is set the display will automatically exit to the date mode If February 29 is set and the year selected is not a leap year the setting will be changed to February 28 If the radio is removed or replaced with a non GM radio the DIC will ask for the time before
228. r aff bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the two batteries 2016 4 Reassemble the transmitter 5 Check the transmitter operation Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key Power Trunk Release Option Press the release button located to the left of the steering column to release the trunk lid The Trunk Security override switch must be in the ON position and the transaxle in PARK P This feature is standard with vehicles equipped with Power Trunk Release Inside the glove box 1s an override switch that 15 useful if vou want to leave valuables in the trunk when using commercial parking lot Move the switch to OFF to override the power trunk release If you lock your glove box door and take the door key with you and your remote lock control if so equipped this will help keep someone from getting into your trunk Move the switch to ON to again make the power trunk release usable The optional remote lock control transmitter will open the trunk even if the override switch is in the OFF position Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open hift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Oldsmobile has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there
229. r either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176 pounds 80 kilograms in your trunk NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as 4 29 the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going 4 30 Towing a Trailer NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see vour Oldsmobile retailer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with either the 3800 L36 engine or the optional 3800 Supercharged L67 engine and 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 M
230. raphical zone To calibrate the compass l Set the switch on the mirror control to G M 2 Turn vehicle ignition switch on The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window If not hold in the calibration switch for more than 10 seconds and the letter C will appear To hold in the calibration switch insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing The display will show a number first but keep holding until the letter C appears 3 Quick Calibration Drive the vehicle in a 360 degree circle at less than 5 mph 8 km h until the display reads compass direction Normal Calibration Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and the compass will eventually calibrate Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings If this happens follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location l Locate your location on the zone map Note your zone number 2 41 2 Holdinthe calibration switch for five seconds until the current zone entry number appears in the display To hold in the calibration switch insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing 3 Repeatedly press the calibration switch until the number for the new zone entry is displayed Once the desired zone number is displayed stop pressing th
231. rature difference may be more apparent than others LOWER Use to direct most of the air through the lower vents Some air will flow through the windshield and side window vents DEFOG Use on cold humid days with two or more passengers when the windows fog The air is directed through the windshield side window and lower vents The air conditioning may run if the temperature is above 40 F 4 C to dehumidify the air FRONT Use defrost to direct most of the air to the windshield and side window vents The air conditioning may run if the temperature is above 40 F 4 C to dehumidify the air RECIRC When RECIRC is selected the system will limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle Air flow is directed through the upper instrument panel vents This control does not affect air flow direction DEFOG and FRONT will not recirculate Air Conditioning The air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle The air conditioning compressor runs only when required by conditions The air conditioning is always enabled when DEFOG and FRONT are selected In any other mode you select or turn off the air conditioning as desired by pressing The indicator light will glow while the air conditioning 1s enabled For maximum cooling turn the temperature knob counterclockwise to the coldest setting Do
232. re will be an initial two second delay before the clock goes into the time set mode The A or P in the display designates or PM in clock adjust mode The A or P replaces the channel momentarily The clock may be set with the ignition off AM FM Stereo Radio The digital display indicates the time or radio station frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station is in stereo and other audio system functions PWR VOL With the ignition on push the PWR VOL power volume knob to turn the system on or off Turn it clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume AM FM Press the AM FM button to change between the AM and FM2 bands The display will show which band you are receiving TUNE Press the TUNE knob to release it from the recessed position Turn it to tune radio stations Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position when not in use To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1 5 can be used to set up to 15 radio stations five AM five and five FM2 1 Tune in the station you want to store 2 Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons until the display shows a channel number The radio will mute until the channel number is displayed Whenever you press that button again the preset station will return Always check whether you re in or 2 RECALL When the ignition is off press RECALL to display the time Whe
233. recessed position Turn it to tune in radio stations You may push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position when not in use To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1 5 be used to set up to 15 radio stations five AM five and five 2 1 Tune in the station you want to store 2 Press TONE to select the setting that you prefer 3 Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons until the display shows a channel number The radio will mute until the channel number is displaved Whenever you press that button again the preset station and tone setting will return Always check whether you re 1n or FM2 3 17 SEEK When you press SEEK while playing the radia the radio will search for the next higher or lower station and stop The radio will be muted while seeking SCAN When you press SCAN while playing the radio the radio will go through each station pausing for a few seconds at each station Press SCAN again to stop on station The radio will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display When you press SCAN and hold it for about two seconds until the display shows PSCAN Preset Scan the radio will scan only stations that you ve preset with your radio pushbuttons Press SCAN again to stop on a station RCL When the ignition 1s off press RCL recall to display the time When the radio is on press RCL to change the display between the radio station
234. rol Option If your Oldsmobile has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 30 feet 9 0 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules eee This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 Should interference to this system occur try this Check to determine if battery replacement 18 necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The driver s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed If pressed again within 25 seconds all doors will unlock All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when the trunk symbol is pressed but only when the ignition is The illuminated entry system option allows you to press
235. 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 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 When it s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to 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 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 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 vehicle 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
236. s 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 Oldsmobile s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering 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 A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the traction control system remember It helps avoid only the acceleration skid 4 14 If you do not have traction control or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal 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 is 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 limite
237. s 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 or the safety belts 1 8 Q If I m a 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 Thus part 1s 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 Oldsmobile see the part of this 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 you can sit up straight
238. s not include cornering turning traction Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by tread wear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States Temperature A C 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 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 These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles p
239. s 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 Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio SEEK Each time you press SEEK you will tune ina System Option radio station higher on the AM or FM band When playing a tape or CD press SEEK to listen to the next selection on the disc PROG Press PROG to tune in a preset radio station higher on the AM or FM band When playing a tape press PROG to play the other side of the tape Understanding Radio Reception 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 Some audio system functions described in the previous the sound to come and go pages can also be operated with the Steering Wheel Touch Controls option Other touch controls also operate AM some climate controls See Steering Wheel Touch The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM Controls for Climate Control earlier in this section especially at night The longer range however can VOL Press the top part of the switch to increase cause stations to interfere with each other AM can also volume the bottom part to decrease volume pick up noise from things like storms and power lines To lower this noise try reducing the treble level
240. se it from the recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to adjust treble response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position Turning TREB will change the radio s Automatic Tone Control feature to MANUAL BAL Press the balance button lightly to release it from the recessed position Turn it to adjust the right and left speaker balance As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position FADE Press this button lightly to release it from the recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to the right to increase front speaker volume Turn it to the left to increase rear speaker volume As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position Playing a Cassette Tape With the ignition on insert the tape and it will begin playing The audio system will turn on automatically Your tape player is designed to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Longer tapes may not work as well Note that when a tape is inserted TP will be displayed When the tape is playing TP with a box around it will be displayed along with an arrow to show whether the top or bottom of the tape is playing Any time a tape is inserted the top side will play first If a high b
241. see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your Oldsmobile Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan 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 recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle 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 you should let your retailer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs If you
242. sh the switch marked with the P light symbol to 4 turn on e Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Push the switch again to turn off the lamps Push the switch marked gi with the light symbol to turn on the headlamps together with Sop Parking Lamps e Side Marker Lamps 9 Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights EJ Push the switch again to turn off the lamps 2 35 Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster radio climate control and interior lamps by rotating the INTERIOR control 5 between MIN and MAX when your lamps are on Rotate the control all the way to and you will turn on the interior courtesy lamps 2 36 Twilight Sentinel Option The twilight sentinel does two things First depending on how dark it becomes outside the twilight sentinel turns on your headlamps automatically when the are needed Lol IEEE INTERIORA Avoid covering the sensor located near the windshield by the defroster outlet otherwise your headlamps will stay on It is possible that your headlamps might go out if you drive from a dark area into a bright area such as lighted parking lot If this happens turn on your headlamps with the regular headlamp switch Second the twilight sentinel will Keep your headlamps on for up to three minutes to light your way when yo
243. sket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 7 _ For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service SERVICED BY 1 aee Maintenance Schedule 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every C Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 12 months whichever occurs first if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or An Emission Control Service more of these conditions Lubricate the suspension and steering In heavy city traffic where the outside linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift temperature regularly reaches 90 F linkage parking brake guides and 32 or higher underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 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 fluid and filter do not require changing ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY _ ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7
244. smobile has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid This light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle E When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index dus N Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels 15 about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer 18 programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As vou 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 If you get too close to the ve
245. stem It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure 1 Write down a three or four digit number from 00 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to the accessory or run position 3 22 3 Press the PWR VOL button to turn off the radio Note If you allow more than 15 seconds to pass between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at step 4 Press the and 4 buttons together Hold then down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down Press the MN button and will appear in the display Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code Press the HR button to make the first one or two digits agree with your code After you have confirmed that the code matches the one you wrote down press AM FM The display will show to indicate that you need to repeat steps 5 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press and this time the display will show SEC indicating that your radio is secure Anytime the THEFTLOCK is activated and the battery power is removed the radio will display LOC Unlocking THEFTLOCK after a power loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps LOC will appear when the ignition 1s on e Press the MN butt
246. t more of these conditions An Emission Control Service In 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 fluid and filter do not require changing ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 54 000 Miles 90 000 C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information ACTUAL MILEAGE BY 57 000 Miles 95 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule I 60 000 Miles 100 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service LJ Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points
247. t down to THIRD 3 and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on 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 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into Park P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill l Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you e Start your engine e 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 m 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 belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these
248. t sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful blow dryer may scorch the fabric e Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth When you clean stain from fabric immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt Carefully scrape off excess stain e Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier e Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Such as catsup coffee black egg fru
249. t will lie flat when you re not using it 2 43 Option Sun Visors Some models have a storage compartment for glasses in 4 overhead console Press the release button to dm the door Place your glasses inside the door To close the door raise it and press it into position To hlock out glare vou can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glare from the front Visor Vanity Mirrors Front Storage Armrest Option ii i ais uu tet Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror The front armrest opens into a storage area for cassette If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors tapes eo To open Tunt edge the lamps come on when you open the cover You can You can store coins in the removable coin holder and adjust the brightness of the lamps by moving the switch the dual cup holder flips forward for use The cup holder up or down is designed to break away should it receive excessive pressure If it breaks away snap the edges back into place 2 45 There are two levels of storage in the armrest To raise the top cover pull up the front edge To open the lower storage compartment press the release lever under the front edge of the lower cover Rear Storage Armrest Option To open fold down the armrest consol
250. ter console you have two power outlets in the console NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets the maximum total load of any electrical equipment on all outlets should not exceed 20 amps MM A The Instrument Panel Your Information System Eighty Eight Royale Instrument Panel 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 how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically us Light Controls Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Tilt Steering Wheel Lever Instrument Cluster Horn Ignition Switch Gearshift Lever Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System Climate Controls and Driver Information Center Option Passenger Side Airbag Air Outlet Glove Box Release Air Outlet Audio System Ashtray Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet Air Outlet Traction Control Switch Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Driver Side Air Bag Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control System Fuse Panel under instrument panel Trunk Release Switch Air Outlet Hood Release 2 49 B ET 23 22 21 20 9 Qe 02 2 50 Eighty Eight LSS Instrument Panel na so d ow Light Controls Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Tilt Steering Wheel Lever Instrument Cluster Gages Horn I
251. th a tap strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law Your retailer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you or you may install it vourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the retailer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle Securing 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 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 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 neck put it behind the child restraint 1 33 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the retractor to set the lock safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 34 6 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt into the retractor Securing a Child Restraint in the Center while you push down on the child restraint Rear Seat Position 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it
252. that matches a decoder in your vehicle When the PASS Key Il system senses thal someone 15 using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minutes the starter won t work and fuel won t go to the engine If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is if you have the information center and you get the CLEAN KEY WAIT 3 MIN message the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Wait about three minutes and try again The security light may remain on during this time If the starter still won t work and the key appears to he clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your Oldsmohile retailer or a locksmith who can service the 55 II 2 11 If you accidentally use key that has a damaged or New Vehicle Break In missing r
253. 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 a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as vour original tires 6 39 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the swear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test 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 B C Uniform Tire Quality Grading The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B i and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet The following information relates to the system d devel by the United States National Highway pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete tire marked may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and doe
254. throttle body near the top of the engine Detach the hose from the throttle body then pull back the rear of the housing cover Remove the air filter Install the air filter carefully and replace the cover tightly 5 Reattach the air intake hose and tighten the clamp E L Supercharger Oil When to Check Check oil level every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or every 36 months What Kind of Oil to Use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index and use only the recommended oil How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold Allow the engine to cool 2 to 3 hours after running harger oil fill plug while Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper the engine is 1o pressui e may cause hot oil to tools vou should let your retailer or a qualified service blow out of the oil fill hole You may be burned center perform this maintenance 1 Remove the wiring harness shield 2 Clean the area around the oil fill plug before removing it 3 Remove the oil fill plug using a 3 16 inch Allen wrench LP ecran sm eret RS Sp pet mam emm e ai e SS er b E oe ie AE Fea ER 4 oil level is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole un Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Torque to 88 Ib in 10 Nem 6 Replace the wiring harness shield Automatic Transaxle
255. tion 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 nof do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seathacks and head restraints Manual Front Seat Pull up on the control bar under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the bar and try to move the seat with your body pedal when you to make sure the seat is locked into place don t want to oet seat only when the vehicle is not moving y Jue raidas terciam t cun Hide id confuse you or make you push a peda Power Seat Option To adjust the power seat Seat Control A Raise the front of the seat by holding the front of the switch up Lower the front of the seat by holding the front of the switch down Raise the rear of the seat by holding the rear of the switch up Lower the rear of the seat by holding the rear of the switch down Move the seat higher by holding the switch up Lower the seat by holding the switch down Move the seat forward by holding the switch forward Move the seat back by holding the switch back Seatback Control B Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch forward Tilt the seatback backward by holding the switch back Reclini
256. tions are available You can order an index at the toll free numbers listed previously or ask a GM dealer retailer to see an index or individual bulletin Owner Publications Owner s manuals warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information NOTES 8 8 NOTES NOTES NOTES 8 11 NOTES 8 12 PERS a Section9 Index ae Accessory Power 2 47 Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 23 Bmke rw ERR ERE 6 2 Electrical Equipment 2 15 3 26 6 52 Be COME aa eee RR 6 25 55 6 15 Power steenng PR 0 27 Sound Equipment nies e ERE pi EIE RIDE xp RR 6 20 Windshield Washer Fluid 2 31 6 27 ud CST E T I ei How Does it Restrain Si ale MAR How it Works 18 LN o en reir ote atii 1 18 Problem Messhpe 2 2 2 75 Readiness Light 1 17 2 57 PCIE oy EISE A A CEA 1 16 What Makes it Inflate 1 19 What Will You See After it Inflates 1 20 When Should it Inflate 1 19 Am CIERNE n Eme ER Air Condit
257. to direct air upward Slide it down to direct air downward The center position will also direct air toward either side of the rear seating area Flow Through Ventilation System Your Oldsmobile s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running 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 better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather select the LOWER setting then turn the blower fan to high for few moments before driving away This will blow moist air from intake ducts toward the floor not the windshield It reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle 3 10 Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Oldsmobile and how to get the best performance from them Please read about the system in your vehicle Setting the Clock No matter which audio system you have in your vehicle setting the clock is easy To set the clock press and hold the HR or MN button until the number in the display begins to change Let up as it gets close to the correct time The
258. to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So 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 vou 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 cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 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 area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like 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 a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose hy dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you nee
259. trol Service or every 36 months whichever occurs C Replace spark plugs An Emission first See Recommended Fluids and Control Service Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service U Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY e P Maintenance Schedule 37 500 Miles 62 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 45 000 Miles 75 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 12 months whichever occurs first Maintenance Schedule 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km C Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter C Change engine oil and filter or every if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or 12 months whichever occurs first
260. tronic Closten occ nce eene nmm 2 62 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature Std and LSS Clusters iecore n m 2 6 Gage Fuel Electronic Cluster 2 68 Gage Fuel Std and LSS Clusters 2 67 Gasolines for Cleaner Air 6 5 GAWR Gross Axle Weight penne 4 29 DR CEDAR eR RES RETINET RUIT RAE 2 17 Uns 6 47 T TUE 2 9 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 29 Haiogen Bull 6 32 Hazard Warning Flashers VR PNE 5 1 Head Restraint 124 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 2 29 Headlamp Wiring Xa Rn aoe RPM oreet enn heme ne gear 2 39 Headlamps Bulb Replacement 22 24 22 Hearing or Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 2 High Beam Lamps How to TNR SITE P M Eu 2 20 Highway Hypnosis s isa Hill and Mountain Roads X ces 4 33 Hood Release E EE T PIS EIS 6 9 a egeo pila oru ee ae EA 2 2 Hot Stop Engine Message 2 69 HYGIOMECHIE rire ee ee ae EEUU 4 18 Lain g Extended with Automatic Electronic Chus Cited olli aeuo ird aua 3 8 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 28 Ignition Key
261. ture 18 about 255 F 124 C slow chime will sound for five seconds and the HOT warning light will come on The message DISABLED will appear in the information center If the coolant temperature is over 261 127 C the message HOT STOP ENGINE will appear and a fast pulsed chime will sound It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible In the section Problems on the Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light or Message If the engine is running and this warning light comes on or the information center displays LOW ENGINE COOLANT your system may be low on coolant and the engine may overheat A warning chime will also sound See Engine Coolant in the Index and check your coolant level at the coolant recovery tank If the level is low bring it up to its proper level If the level is not low have your low coolant warning system serviced The LOW COOLANT warning light will also come on when you turn on the ignition as a bulb check to show you it is working If it doesn t come on then have it fixed right away After the bulb check the light will go out for 20 seconds If the light comes back on after 20 seconds the system may low
262. ty belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 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 be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Lap Shoulder Belt When the lap belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is 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 The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly I Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks The lap part of the belt should worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies 1 26 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 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 ab
263. u leave your vehicle To operate the twilight sentinel rotate the control to MAX for the three minute delay Rotate it the other way to reduce the delay Rotate the control to OFF to turn of the twilight sentinel IF it was off move the control to the right to turn it on then back off The lamps will come back on when you put the transaxle in gear Lamps On Reminder If you open the drivers door with the ignition off and while leaving the lamps on you will hear a continuous warning tone Lamp Warning System If you have the Driver Information Center it provides warning when a headlamp or other exterior lamp is not working These are the warnings that could appear in the information center HIGH BEAM LAMP OUT LOW BEAM LAMP OUT CENTER STOP LAMP OUT TAIL LAMP OUT BACK UP LAMP OUT REAR LAMP OUT REAR TURN LAMP OUT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT FRONT PARK LAMP OUT If there is a malfunction in the monitoring system the message LAMP MON LINK PROB will appear in the information center Cornering Lamps Option The cornering lamps are designed to come on when you signal turn This will provide more light for cornering at night Daytime Running Lamps Canada Only Daytime Running Lamps DRL make it easier to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful im many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset light sensor on top of
264. u can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in the on position See Shifting the Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to off Open and close the driver s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While 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 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 you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 26 Power Windows 4
265. u will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position BAL Press the balance button lightly to release it from the recessed position Turn it to adjust the right and left speaker balance As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position FADE Press this button lightly to release it from the recessed position then pull it out to its fully extended position Turn it to the right to increase front speaker volume Turn it to the left to increase rear speaker volume As you turn the knob you will feel the center position Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone PWR VOL With the ignition on push the power volume Control and Cassette Tape Player knob to turn the system on or off Tum it clockwise to increase the volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume Press the AM FM button to change between the AM and FM2 bands The display will show which band you are receiving If you press this button while a tape 15 playing the tape will stop and the radio will return to the AM or FM band that you were previously receiving TUNE Press lightly on this knob to release it from its recessed position Turn it to tune in radio stations You may push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position when not in use The digital displ
266. ull 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 4 11 Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving 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 1s nothing in the way steer sa that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway OFF ROAD RECOVERY LEFT APPROX QUARTER TURAN Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on 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 miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face
267. vy snow you 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 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 4 27 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 18 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 awhile 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 c
268. wnward for left positions These positions allow you Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator eet A te CHAR To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down Headlamp High Low Beam When the turn is finished the lever will return Windshield Wipers automatically Windshield Washer Cruise Control Option e Flash to Pass 2 28 If you leave the turn signal on chime will sound after you ve driven 3 4 of a mile A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green 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 a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb ts burned out replace it to help avaid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If you have added wiring for the towing a trailer a different turn signal flasher may be used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high
269. x 6 29 Brake Wear Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly 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 Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets 6 30 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 moderately with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its mary parts have
270. y off 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 The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 55 mph 88 km h or farther than 500 miles 800 km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly Z CAUTION 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 CAUTION Continued Front Towing Hookup Before hooking up to a tow truck sure to read all the information on towing your Oldsmobile earlier in this section t2 Attach T hook chains into the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels on both sides Position 4x 4 wood beam against the bottom of the radiator support across sling chains and behind the front bumper Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each control arm Rear Towing Hookup Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information on towing your Oldsmobile earlier in this section
271. zor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If vou do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Automatic Electronic Climate Control Option This climate control system is designed for set and forget operation Constant changing of the temperature setting causes erratic operation Allow about 20 minutes after starting the vehicle for the system to regulate before making additional temperature setting adjustments Immediately selecting 90 F 32 C will not warm the vehicle any faster then selecting 75 F 16 C With this system you can control the ventilation heating and air conditioning in your vehicle or you can use the automatic setting Your control setting 15 remembered for the next time you start your car If the 3 3 system was set for FRONT however it comes back on in AUTO if the engine is off for more than 40 minutes The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep the windows closed while using them Your vehicle has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section The digital displays shows the inside temperature setting or the outside temperature The outside temperature sensor is most accurate when the vehicle is moving During stops the outside temperature display shows the previous driving temperature for best accuracy and system control The display also shows the fan speed when it is in manual m

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