Page 2: Emergency Towing
Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Intrigue under warranty is backed with the following 1-800-442-OLDS 1-800-442-OLDS services: that provides in an emergency: Free lockout assistance Courtesy Free dead-battery assistance Transportation Free out-of-fuel assistance Deluxe Trip Routing Free flat-tire change Emergency...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Section Safety Belts Child Restraints Features and Controls Keys and Door Locks Cruise Control Section Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Interior and Exterior Lamps Remote Trunk Release Mirrors Automatic Transaxle Storage Compartments...
Page 5 Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Heating and Air Conditioning Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Section Setting the Radio Clock Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Section Drunken Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing...
Page 6 Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Fuel Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Section Checking Fluids and Lubricants Tires and Wheels GM Oil Life System™ Appearance Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Capacities and Specifications Brakes Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...
Page 7 Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedures Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Section Customer Assistance Offices Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Service Publications Index In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Section You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
Page 8 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Oldsmobile French Language Manual: Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous...
Page 9: How To Use This Manual
How to Use this Manual CAUTION: Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and These mean there is something that could hurt controls for your vehicle.
Page 10: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Damage Warnings In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would Also in this book you will find these notices: 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.
Page 11: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you and...
Page 12 Service Station Guide Windshield Washer Fluid Tire Pressure Battery See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 6 See Section 6 a More See Section 5 Detailed Look at Spare Tire Pressure What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Alternate Fuel Door Release Hood Release...
Page 13 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...
Page 14: Section 1 Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks, folding rear seats and head restraints. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 15 6-Way Power Seat (If Equipped) Heated Front Seat (If Equipped) This switch is designed to If your vehicle is imitate the movements of equipped with this your seat cushion. It is feature, both the located on the left side of driver’s and the driver’s or the right side passenger’s heated seat...
Page 16: Reclining Front Seatbacks
Reclining Front Seatbacks This lever is located on the left side of the driver’s or the But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle right side of the passenger’s seat cushion. Lift the lever is moving. to release the seatback, then move the seatback to where you want it.
Page 17: Head Restraints
Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped) CAUTION: (Continued) up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 18: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone CAUTION: 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. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 19: Why Safety Belts Work
Your vehicle has a light that Why Safety Belts Work comes on as a reminder to When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast buckle up. (See “Safety Belt as it goes. Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Page 20 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 21 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
Page 22: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
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.
Page 23: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from How to Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? Adults You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an This part is only for people of adult size. accident even one that isn’t your fault you and...
Page 24 4. 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.
Page 25 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move the height Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 29 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 30 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 32: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 33: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) CAUTION: This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if Your vehicle has air bags one air bag for the driver you aren’t wearing your safety belt even if you and another air bag for the right front passenger.
Page 34 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the belt system nor its air bag system is designed for blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating them.
Page 35 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-23...
Page 36 When should an air bag inflate? CAUTION: An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed If something is between an occupant and an “threshold level.”...
Page 37 What makes an air bag inflate? What will you see after an air bag inflates? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing some people may not even realize the air bag inflated.
Page 38 In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, NOTICE: windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the Air bags are designed to inflate only once.
Page 39: Rear Seat Passengers
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Rear Seat Passengers Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! There are parts of the air bag system in several places Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear around your vehicle.
Page 40 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the Don’t let it get twisted. latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 41 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 42 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 43: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 44 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into guide on top.
Page 45: Center Passenger Position
To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then 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 cord exposed.
Page 46: Lap Belt
Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Page 47: Children
Children Smaller Children and Babies Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither CAUTION: the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in Children who are up against, or very close to, any every Canadian province says children up to some age...
Page 48 Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because an infant’s CAUTION: neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a frontal crash, an infant in a Smaller children and babies should always be rear facing restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash...
Page 49 CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 50: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add child restraints? on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it...
Page 51 A rear facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash.
Page 52 A forward facing child restraint (C E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
Page 53 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 54: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at You may secure a forward facing child restraint General Motors therefore recommend that you put your in the right front seat, but before you do, always child restraint in the rear seat.
Page 55: Top Strap
Top Strap In order to get to a bracket, you’ll have to open the trim cover. Anchor the top strap to this bracket. Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child In Canada, the law requires that forward facing child restraint itself.
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 57 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Some vehicles have a child restraint locking feature positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the on the shoulder belt retractor. You can tell if your safety belt quickly if you ever had to. vehicle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor.
Page 58 If your vehicle has the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor, pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-46...
Page 59 To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back Securing a Child Restraint in the Center into the retractor while you push down on the Rear Seat Position child restraint. If you’re using a forward facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 60 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is plate and pulling it along the belt. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 2.
Page 61: Front Seat Position
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. CAUTION: To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger A child in a rear facing child restraint can be child passenger.
Page 62 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 63 5. Some vehicles have a child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor. You can tell if your vehicle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor. Then, let the belt go back a few inches, and try to pull the belt out again.
Page 64 To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. If your vehicle doesn’t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor, tighten the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt...
Page 65: Safety Belts
Larger Children 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.
Page 66 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is...
Page 67 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 68: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
Page 69 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 70 Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 71 The master key can be used for the ignition, as well as all door locks, trunk and storage compartments. The third key is provided as a spare key. These keys don’t have key plugs. Your Oldsmobile dealer or Roadside Assistance has a code for your key.
Page 72 Door Locks Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch located on the door CAUTION: near the handle to lock or unlock all doors. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Page 73: Last Door Closed Locking
Last Door Closed Locking This feature allows the doors to be locked while the passengers are leaving the vehicle. This also provides a brief time period after all the doors are closed, but before the doors lock, in which the doors may be reopened.
Page 74 If the driver wishes to let the last door closed locking 3. After an initial transaxle cycle, each additional cycle feature complete the locking of the vehicle, no will turn the last door closed locking feature on additional action is required. The last door closed or off.
Page 75: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks The operating mode of the programmable automatic door locks will be changed when the driver performs the Programmable automatic door locks is a standard following sequence with the doors closed and the feature intended to provide enhanced security and ignition key in ON.
Page 76 Rear Security Locks Lockout Prevention Your vehicle is equipped Lockout Prevention is a standard feature intended to with rear door security provide enhanced security and convenience. This feature locks that help prevent prevents a driver who has left the key in the ignition passengers from opening from locking the doors using the power door lock switch the rear doors of your...
Page 77: Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock use this equipment. your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) At times you may notice a decrease in range.
Page 78 Operation This will allow you to attract attention if needed. The alarm will continue until: Press UNLOCK once to The driver presses the alarm button on the remote unlock the driver’s door and keyless entry transmitter a second time, to turn the interior lamps on the ignition is turned to ON or (see “Illumination on Remote Activation”...
Page 79: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
The operating mode of the remote activation verification Illumination on Remote Activation lock (RAV) feature will be changed when the driver This feature is included on vehicles with the remote performs the following sequence with the doors closed keyless entry system. The interior illumination will be and the ignition key in ON: activated when an remote keyless entry door unlock 1.
Page 80: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 81: Trunk Lid
Resynchronization CAUTION: (Continued) After you have changed the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter, you will need to resynchronize the If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if transmitter. To do this, press the LOCK and UNLOCK electrical wiring or other cable connections must buttons at the same time and hold for approximately seven pass through the seal between the body and...
Page 82: Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key Press the button on the left from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. side of the instrument panel Your ignition and transaxle will be locked.
Page 83 See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” more information. in the Index). See your dealer for assistance. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1 OLDS (6537) (In Canada call 1 6800).
Page 84: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch.
Page 85: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine NOTICE: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position that’s a Holding your key in START for longer than safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 86 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.
Page 87: Automatic Transaxle Operation
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110 volt AC outlet. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle CAUTION: has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire.
Page 88 PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before position to use when you start your engine because your starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic vehicle can’t move easily. transaxle shift lock control.
Page 89 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use and you’re: NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Page 90 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal NOTICE: (Continued) driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): damage your engine.
Page 91: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left The parking brake is located foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the to the left of the brake pedal released position.
Page 92 Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 93: Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running 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 CAUTION: the transaxle.
Page 94: Parking Over Things That Burn
Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index.
Page 95: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked CAUTION: It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or CAUTION: smell.
Page 96: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Power Windows It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 97: Tilt Wheel
To stop the window while it is lowering, press the switch. Tilt Wheel To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward. The driver’s window controls also include a lock out switch. Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches.
Page 98: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal lever has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 99: Windshield Wipers
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an Windshield Wipers accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km).
Page 100: Windshield Washer
You can set the wiper speed for a long delay or short Windshield Washer delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light At the end of the right hand lever on the steering wheel, rain or snow. Push the lever up one click to INT there is a wiper symbol.
Page 101 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, If you leave your cruise control switch on when don’t use your cruise control on winding you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 102 2. Get up to the speed you want. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed 3. Press the COAST SET and then you apply the brake. This, of course shuts off button on your steering the cruise control.
Page 103 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the COAST SET button on the steering wheel, Press the COAST SET button on the steering wheel then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
Page 104: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps 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.
Page 105 the headlamp switch is off and : Turn the end of the lever to this symbol to turn on the headlamps and other operating lamps. the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps : Turn the end of the lever to this symbol to will be on.
Page 106: Interior Lamps
Fog Lamps Interior Lamps To turn the fog lamps on, Instrument Panel Brightness Control press the top of the fog You can brighten or dim the lamp switch located on instrument panel lights the left side of the by turning the interior instrument panel.
Page 107: Courtesy Lamps
Parade Mode If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you The instrument panel brightness control has an added close it. If you press UNLOCK and don’t open a door, feature called parade mode to assist you in seeing the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds.
Page 108 If the driver pulls and releases any front door handle Turn the ignition to ON. within one second, the interior lamps will illuminate until: Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry The ignition is turned to ON, transmitter (if equipped). the power door locks are activated or Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
Page 109: Mirrors
Battery Saver Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and Map Lamps (If Equipped) Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave an Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic interior or trunk lamp on. If you leave any of these day/night rearview mirror with a compass and map lamps.
Page 110 The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the IO button located on the lower part of the mirror. Press and hold the IO button for up to three seconds to turn this feature on or off. The compass display feature is turned on or off by pressing the IO button for three seconds or more.
Page 111 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 112: Power Outside Mirrors
Power Outside Mirrors Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex The power mirror control is mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the located near the driver’s driver’s seat. window, on the armrest. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
Page 113: Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments Rear Console Cupholders Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. Center Console To open the storage area located between the driver’s and passenger’s seat, press back on the front edge and lift the cover. The console has a cassette tape and compact disc storage area and a coinholder.
Page 114: Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Convenience Net (If Equipped) Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it When your vehicle is delivered, the cigarette lighter on the back wall of the trunk. assembly will be in a plastic bag placed in the center console storage area.
Page 115: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets NOTICE: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating.
Page 116: Onstar System (If Equipped)
OnStar System (If Equipped) Convenience Services OnStar R is a vehicle communications service. The Remote Door Unlock following services are available through a subscription Route Support with OnStar and are available 24 hours a day: Concierge Services Emergency Services Ride Assist Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment A complete user’s guide is provided with the OnStar Theft Notification and Stolen...
Page 117: Power Sunroof (If Equipped)
Power Sunroof (If Equipped) To open the power sunroof, press the rear of the switch once and the power sunroof will fully open. This is the Your vehicle may be equipped with an express open express open feature. During operation, press the switch sunroof.
Page 118 The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2-50...
Page 119 Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically. The main components of your instrument panel are: L.
Page 120: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar Your instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. 2-52...
Page 121 Speedometer/Odometer Season/Trip Mode Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles Press this button to per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your display the total vehicle odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in mileage (season mode).
Page 122 Trip Odometer Tachometer Your trip odometer (trip mode) tells you how far you The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands have driven since you last reset it. To set it to zero, press of revolutions per minute (rpm). and hold the TRIP RESET button on the left side of the instrument panel for two to three seconds.
Page 123: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows This part describes the warning lights and gages that there may be a problem, check the section that tells you may be on your vehicle.
Page 124: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 125 Charging System Light If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON as a check to show you it’s working.
Page 126: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have United States Canada...
Page 127 Traction Control System Warning The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: Light (Option) If you turn the system off by pressing the This warning light should TRACTION CONTROL button located on the come on briefly as you start console, the warning light will come on and stay on.
Page 128 Precision Control System (PCS) Warning Low Traction Active (LOW TRAC) Light Light (Option) Your LOW TRAC (Low Traction Active) light This light should come on may come on for one of the briefly as you start your following reasons: engine. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it serviced so it will be ready to warn you if there’s...
Page 129: Low Coolant Warning Light
The optional Traction Control System is active and is That reading means the same thing as the warning light. limiting wheel spin. You may feel the system It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions have been operating your vehicle under normal driving may exist, so adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 130: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp This system is called OBD II (On Board Diagnostics Second Generation) and is intended to (Service Engine Soon Light) assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 131 Light On Steady An emission control system NOTICE: malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the If the Light Is Flashing replacement of the original tires with other than The following may prevent more serious damage to...
Page 132 If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? You may be able to correct the emission system If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel malfunction by considering the following: (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 133 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Oil Warning Light Some state/provincial and local governments have or may If you have a problem with begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment your oil, this light may stay on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could on after you start your prevent you from getting a vehicle registration.
Page 134 Service Vehicle Soon Light CAUTION: This light will come on briefly when the ignition is Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If turned to ON to show that you do, your engine can become so hot that it the bulb is working.
Page 135: Low Oil Level Light
Low Oil Level Light Change Oil Light Your engine is equipped The CHANGE OIL light with an oil level monitoring should come on briefly as a system. When the ignition is bulb check when you start turned to ON, the LOW the engine.
Page 136: Security Light
Security Light Cruise Light This light will come on The CRUISE light comes when you turn the key to on whenever you set your ON and will stay on until cruise control. See “Cruise the engine starts. Control” in the Index. If you’re driving and the SECURITY light comes on Low Washer Fluid Light and stays on, your Passlock...
Page 137: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full.
Page 138 Low Fuel Light If your fuel is low, this warning light near the fuel gage will come on. It will also come on for a few seconds when you first turn on the ignition as a check to show you it’s working. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed right away.
Page 139 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone...
Page 140: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want. To turn Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls the fan off, turn the knob to OFF. The fan must be on to run the air conditioning compressor. If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is turned to the highest setting, regardless of the mode setting, your passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) may need to...
Page 141 Air Conditioning Compressor Button LEVEL: This setting directs air two ways. Half Press the A/C button to operate the air conditioning of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets. compressor. The indicator light on the button will flash Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor briefly and stay on solid to let you know your air ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents.
Page 142: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Heating On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let On cold days use FLOOR and the outside air button hot inside air escape. This reduces the time the pushed in with the temperature knob all the way in the compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
Page 143: Air Conditioning With Automatic And
Air Conditioning with Automatic and Turn it counterclockwise (toward blue) to lower the temperature. The display will show your selection for a Auxiliary Temperature Control few seconds, then it will show the outside temperature. (If Equipped) If you push the knob the set temperature will again be displayed for a few seconds, then the outside temperature will come on.
Page 144 Auto Button Cold Weather Example: When you start the vehicle in cold weather, (below freezing), or after being parked For the most efficient operation you should press the overnight, if your Driver Set Temperature is 73 _ F AUTO button and set the system temperature. The (23 _ C) and you are in Full Automatic mode, the system system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings will automatically move the temperature doors to full...
Page 145 Manual Control of the Automatic System Econ Button If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling If your vehicle is equipped and ventilation in your vehicle, set the system to the with this button, you can temperature and fan speed you want. Next, push the mode turn the compressor on button to select your desired airflow direction.
Page 146 Mode Button DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go The MODE button is used to control the direction of to the floor ducts and half to the defrost and side airflow when the system is not in AUTO. The first press window vents.
Page 147 Air Conditioning Heating On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let On cold days use LOWER. The system will bring in hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
Page 148: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to NOTICE: remove fog from the rear window. Press the button to turn the defogger on. It will Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp turn itself off after about on the inside of the rear window.
Page 149: Ventilation System
Ventilation System Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, set the mode to FLOOR or LOWER and the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off.
Page 150: Setting The Radio Clock
Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
Page 151 RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let being played or to display the clock. To change what is you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to normally shown on the display (station or time), press 15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2).
Page 152 Setting the Tone FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turn it to move the sound to BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances knob to increase or decrease bass.
Page 153 Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to chrome tape is inserted, HI BIAS appears on the another part of the tape. Press the button again to return display. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is to playing speed.
Page 154: Am - Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape And Compact Disc Player With Automatic Tone
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press Control (If Equipped) this button again to stop scanning.
Page 155 Playing the Radio SCAN: Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, PWR VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. and off.
Page 156 P SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass P SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to and treble equalization settings designed for jazz, vocal, the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop pop, rock and classical stations.
Page 157 Playing a Cassette Tape If E and a number appear on the radio display and the tape won’t play because of an error, it could be that: Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the than that are so thin they may not work well in this player.
Page 158 PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side TAPE CD: Press this button if you have a disc loaded in of the tape. the CD player and the radio is playing, to play a compact disc. Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact (4): Press this button to reduce background noise.
Page 159 Note that when the disc is inserted, CD will be displayed. RDM (5): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, When the disc is playing, a box will appear around CD on rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the the display.
Page 160: Trunk-Mounted Cd Changer (Option)
AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player. TAPE CD: Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio is on and either a tape or CD is inserted. Press AM FM to return to the radio while a CD or tape is playing.
Page 161 Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push door is left partially open, the changer will not operate the magazine into the changer in the direction of the and an error will occur.
Page 162 All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the buttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a compact disc player or changer, the following conditions CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the may have caused the error: compact disc symbol (CDC) will appear on the radio The road is too rough.
Page 163 Playing a Compact Disc SEEK: Press the SEEK down arrow while playing a CD to go back to the start of the current track if more than REV: Press and hold this button to quickly reverse eight seconds have played. If you press it again, the within a track.
Page 164: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature 1. Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your 2. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON. radio.
Page 165 Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1.
Page 166: Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
Audio Steering Wheel Controls SEEK: Press this button to tune to a higher radio station. When playing a cassette tape or compact disc, press SEEK (If Equipped) to hear the next selection. There must be at least a three second gap between selections on a cassette tape. If your vehicle has this feature, you can PROG: Press this button to tune in a higher preset radio...
Page 167: Tips About Your Audio System
Tips About Your Audio System NOTICE: Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher Before you add any sound equipment to your volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile and harmful to your hearing.
Page 168: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player When using a scrubbing action, non abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape.
Page 169: Care Of Your Compact Discs
Care of Your Compact Discs NOTICE: Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight Do not try to clear frost or other material from and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a the inside of the rear window with a razor blade clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and or anything else that is sharp.
Page 170 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 City Driving Drunken Driving Freeway Driving Control of a Vehicle Before Leaving on a Long Trip Braking...
Page 171: Section 4 Defensive Driving
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.
Page 172: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” if a national tragedy.
Page 173 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent.
Page 174 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold CAUTION: showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 175: Control Of Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 176: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a advanced electronic braking system that will help mistake.
Page 177 The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. 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.
Page 178: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need Traction Control System (Optional) to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease Your vehicle may have a traction control system that stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in limits wheel spin.
Page 179 This warning light will Precision Control System (Option) come on to let you know if If your vehicle is equipped with the Precision Control there’s a problem with your System (PCS), the system helps your vehicle to go in the traction control system.
Page 180: Steering
Steering When you first start the vehicle, the PCS Power Steering light should come on briefly. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic Speed Sensitive Steering If the light doesn’t come on then, have your vehicle This steering system provides lighter steering effort for...
Page 181: Steering Tips
Steering Tips What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it Driving on Curves to go, and slow down. It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. If your vehicle is equipped with the Precision Control System, the LOW TRAC light may come on to indicate A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 182: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 183: Off Road Recovery
Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 184 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, start your left lane change signal before moving out following too closely reduces your area of vision, of the right lane to pass.
Page 185: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Let’s review what driving experts say about what Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering only the acceleration skid.
Page 186: Driving At Night
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, Driving at Night gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
Page 187 Here are some tips on night driving. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they Drive defensively. also make a lot of things invisible. Don’t drink and drive. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the headlamps.
Page 188: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 189 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 190: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing Water NOTICE: CAUTION: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. standing water, water can come in through your If you try to drive through flowing water, as you engine’s air intake and badly damage your might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be engine.
Page 191: City Driving
City Driving 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.
Page 192: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving 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 slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 193: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America. allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it.
Page 194: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 195 Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the CAUTION: slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous.
Page 196: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a Here are some tips for winter driving: couple of reflective warning triangles.
Page 197: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
Page 198 Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability If You’re Caught in a Blizzard when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 199 If you are stopped by heavy 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.
Page 200: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again CAUTION: and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 201: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it Rating (GVWR).
Page 202 CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can a crash.
Page 203: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” CAUTION: that appears later in this section.
Page 204: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the 16 E. Judson Street heavier loads.
Page 205: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you’re using a weight carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important trailer weight (B). If you have a weight distributing weight to measure because it affects the total or gross hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of...
Page 206: Driving With A Trailer
Hitches Trailer Brakes It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Because you have anti lock brakes, do not try to tap into Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both brake few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.
Page 207: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This NOTICE: can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making very sharp turns while trailering could Passing cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle.
Page 208: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your CAUTION: dealer. The 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 You really should not park your vehicle, with a drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 209: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 210 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Cooling System Other Warning Devices If a Tire Goes Flat Jump Starting Changing a Flat Tire Towing Your Vehicle Compact Spare Tire Engine Overheating...
Page 211: Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the switch located on your instrument panel to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
Page 212: Jump Starting
Jump Starting NOTICE: If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Ignoring these steps could result in costly vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 213 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground CAUTION: connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
Page 214 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the ACDelco battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
Page 215 6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or Before you connect the cables, here are some basic missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. things you should know. Positive (+) will go to The vehicles could be damaged, too. positive (+) and negative ( ) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part.
Page 216 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) 8. 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.
Page 217 9. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the good 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away battery’s negative ( ) terminal. from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the step.
Page 218: Towing Your Vehicle
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent Towing Your Vehicle electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
Page 219: Engine Overheating
With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is Overheated Engine Protection essential that the correct towing equipment is used to Operating Mode tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to or car carrier equipment.
Page 220 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood.
Page 221: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 222: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 223 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 224 NOTICE: NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine When adding coolant, it is important that you without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. use only DEX COOL (silicate free) coolant. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to Mode”...
Page 225 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
Page 226 NOTICE: CAUTION: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the Adding only plain water to your cooling system engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other So use the recommended coolant. liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 227 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one quarter turn and then stop. 2.
Page 228 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans.
Page 229: If A Tire Goes Flat
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.
Page 230: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 231 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then lift and remove Remove the spare tire. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the the cover.
Page 232 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), extension remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. and protector/guide (B) and wheel wrench (C). 5-23...
Page 233 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing CAUTION: the Spare Tire Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make...
Page 234 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches. For jacking at the vehicle’s rear location, put the jack lift head about 6 inches (15 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel opening or just behind the off as shown.
Page 235 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle 4. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 5-26...
Page 236 5. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 6.
Page 237 8. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-28...
Page 238 NOTICE: CAUTION: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel and even come off. This could lead to an accident. nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 239: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk.
Page 240 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Retainer B. Cover C. Compact Spare Tire CAUTION: D. Nut Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the E. Jack passenger compartment of the vehicle could F. Wrench cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose G.
Page 241: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Compact Spare Tire Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. tire and its wheel together.
Page 242: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out CAUTION: 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. If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can (See “Traction Control System”...
Page 243 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 244: Doing Your Own Service Work
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for more about how to service your vehicle than this manual all your service needs.
Page 245: Section 6 Fuel
Fuel CAUTION: Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the You can be injured and your vehicle could be American Automobile Manufacturers Association damaged if you try to do service work on a (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Page 246 Indicator Lamp” in the Index.) If this occurs, return to authorized Oldsmobile dealer for service. your authorized Oldsmobile dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of...
Page 247: Fuels In Foreign Countries
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Fuels in Foreign Countries are now required to contain additives that will help If you plan on driving in another country outside the prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to system, allowing your emission control system to find.
Page 248: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank The button for the fuel door is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the CAUTION: steering column. Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle.
Page 249 NOTICE: While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the Prying on a locked fuel filler door can damage it. fuel fill opening. Use the remote fuel door manual release located To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left in the trunk to release the door.
Page 250 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure CAUTION: you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly If you get gasoline on yourself and then installed.
Page 251: Checking Things Under The Hood
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in An electric fan under the hood can start up and your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the injure you even when the engine is not running. container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
Page 252: Hood Release
Hood Release Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. It is located below the instrument panel on the driver’s side. 6-10...
Page 253 When you open the hood of the 3.5L V6 engine, you’ll see: A. Windshield Washer D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal I. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Reservoir Fluid Dipstick E. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. California Emissions Fuse J. Brake Fluid Reservoir F.
Page 254: Engine Oil
Before closing the hood, be sure that all the filler caps Checking Engine Oil are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you it firmly. get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must Engine Oil be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Page 255: When To Add Engine Oil
NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the FULL mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the engine compartment near the yellow looped engine oil dipstick.
Page 256: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
Page 257: Engine Oil Additives
As shown in the chart, SAE 5W 30 is best for your Engine Oil Additives vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W 30 if it’s going Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils to be 0 C) or above. These numbers on an oil with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 258: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the CHANGE OIL Light What to Do with Used Oil After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset. Did you know that used engine oil contains certain To reset the CHANGE OIL light after an oil change: elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin 1.
Page 259: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To check or replace the air cleaner/filter: 3. Unhook the two hold down clips located on the air box cover. 4. Lift the air box cover and air duct assembly away from the air box, toward the engine. 1.
Page 260 5. Hold the air box cover and air duct assembly up in Be sure the tabs on the cover are inserted into the position while removing the air filter element from air box slots. the air box. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to 6.
Page 261: Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
Passenger Compartment Air Filter CAUTION: (If Equipped) Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter 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.
Page 262: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the Automatic Transaxle Fluid following steps: When to Check and Change 1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position. A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 263 Checking the Fluid Level NOTICE: Prepare your vehicle as follows: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the Too much or too little fluid can damage your engine running. transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts in PARK (P).
Page 264: How To Add Fluid
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper then pull it back out again. fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 265: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant NOTICE: The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed When adding coolant, it is important that to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles COOL R (silicate you use only DEX free) coolant.
Page 266 What to Use NOTICE: Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and half DEX COOL coolant which won’t damage If you use an improper coolant mixture, your aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you engine could overheat and be badly damaged. don’t need to add anything else.
Page 267: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surface.
Page 268 Adding Coolant Cooling System Pressure Cap If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX COOL The cooling system pressure cap is located on the coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the surge tank. engine is cool. NOTICE: CAUTION: Your cooling system pressure cap is a 15 psi...
Page 269: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is toward the middle of the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side. When to Check Power Steering Fluid The level should be at the the cross hatched area. If It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear the mark.
Page 270: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 271: Brake Fluid
Brakes NOTICE: Brake Fluid When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 272 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake Light”...
Page 273: Brake Wear
NOTICE: CAUTION: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage The brake wear warning sound means that soon brake system parts. For example, just a few your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to drops of mineral based oil, such as engine an accident.
Page 274: Brake Adjustment
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help Replacing Brake System Parts prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the parts have to be of top quality and work well together if proper sequence to GM specifications.
Page 275: Bulb Replacement
When it’s time for a new battery, get section, contact the service department of your one that has the replacement number shown on the original Oldsmobile dealer. battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco battery. For the proper type of replacement bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs”...
Page 276 Headlamps To replace your headlamps follow these steps: 1. Open the hood. 3. Slide the lamp assembly toward you. 2. Pull straight up on the two headlamp retainers to release the assembly locator tabs and take the retainers off. At the same time, hold the headlamp assembly in position by applying a little pressure against the headlamp lens.
Page 277 4. Remove the rubber access cover from behind the 6. Replace the bulb, making sure you don’t touch the bulb you are replacing. bulb with your bare hands. 5. Twist and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and 7. Reverse all steps and reinstall the headlamp remove it from the lamp.
Page 278 Headlamp Aiming NOTICE: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface.
Page 279 A. Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw A. Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw (shown in previous photo) B. Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw B. Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw Start with the horizontal aim. The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket. C.
Page 280: Fog Lamps
Front Parking, Sidemarker and Turn Signal Fog Lamps Cornering Lamp 1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the removal procedure listed under “Headlamps” earlier in this section. 2. Remove the rubber bulb access cover. 3. Twist and pull each bulb socket from the headlamp assembly.
Page 281 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Open the trunk. 4. Place the new bulb into the socket. 5. Turn the bulb one quarter turn clockwise to reinstall. 6. Close the trunk. 2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk. 3. Remove the bulb by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise.
Page 282 Tail/Stop/Turn Signal lamp 4. Pull the taillamp housing away from the body of the vehicle (3). 5. Squeeze the tab on the bulb socket and turn the socket counterclockwise. 6. Pull out the bulb socket. 7. Pull the old bulb out of the socket. (There are four bulbs on each taillamp.) 8.
Page 283: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp 4. Remove the bulb from the socket. 5. Place the new bulb into the socket. 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall. When reinstalling bulb assembly, push in assembly until you hear a snap. Make sure the assembly is tight and not loose.
Page 284 Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by been damaged, replace them. a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details. 6-42...
Page 285 Inflation -- Tire Pressure NOTICE: (Continued) The Tire Loading Information label, which is located on the inside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inflation If your tires have too much air (overinflation), pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” you can get the following: means your vehicle has been sitting for at least Unusual wear...
Page 286: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles Don’t include the compact spare tire in your (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, tire rotation.
Page 287: Buying New Tires
When It’s Time for New Tires The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. One way to tell when it’s The tire has a bump, bulge or split. time for new tires is to check the treadwear The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that indicators, which will...
Page 288: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, CAUTION: load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias belted or radial) as your original tires. If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after CAUTION:...
Page 289 While the tires available on General Motors passenger Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these on straight ahead braking traction tests, and does not grades, they must also conform to Federal safety include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak requirements and additional General Motors Tire traction characteristics.
Page 290: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance CAUTION: The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 291: Appearance Care
Used Replacement Wheels NOTICE: (Continued) tightly as possible with the ends securely CAUTION: fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten dangerous.
Page 292: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Never use these to clean your vehicle: Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Gasoline Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces Benzene with a clean, damp cloth. Naphtha Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet Carbon Tetrachloride...
Page 293: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner 2. If a stain remains, follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier. on Fabric 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. the area with a water/baking soda solution: 1 2.
Page 294: Cleaning Leather
Cleaning Leather Care of Safety Belts Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or Keep belts clean and dry. saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. CAUTION: For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner.
Page 295: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of the Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Windshield and Wiper Blades The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, Washing Your Vehicle wax, sap or other material may be on the blade...
Page 296: Finish Care
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses NOTICE: Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the Finish Care finish or leave swirl marks.
Page 297: Cleaning Tires
Cleaning Aluminum or Cleaning Tires Chrome Plated Wheels (If Equipped) To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After NOTICE: rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
Page 298: Chemical Paint Spotting
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, materials available from your dealer or other service Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Page 299 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz.
Page 300: Electrical System
Vehicle Identification Number (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. Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the NOTICE: driver’s side.
Page 301: Windshield Wipers
Headlamp Wiring Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you The headlamp wiring is protected by separate left and replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical right headlamp fuses in the underhood electrical center.
Page 302 Fuse Description IGN 0: Instrument Panel Cluster, Powertrain CLUSTER Control Module, Body Control PCM, & BCM NOT USED Not Used HVAC Control Assembly, BLOWER Blower Motor HVAC Air Temperature Valve Motor, HVAC Control Assembly, Solenoid Box, Compass Mirror CRUISE Cruise Control Module NOT USED Not Used NOT USED...
Page 303 Fuse Description Fuse Description NOT USED Not Used DOOR LOCKS Door Lock Relays (Internal to Body Control Module) and External PCM, BCM, Powertrain Control Module, Body Driver Door Lock Relay U/H RELAY Control Module, Underhood Ignition/Relay POWER Left hand and Right hand MIRRORS Power Mirrors...
Page 304 Underhood Electrical Center Passenger’s Side Fuse Description NOT USED Not Used WIPER Wiper Switch POWER DROP Power Drop RADIO, Radio, Steering Wheel Radio CRUISE Controls, Cruise Control Switches NOT USED Not Used Circuit Description Breaker NOT USED Not Used Power Windows, Power Sunroof WINDOWS, SUNROOF REAR DEFOG...
Page 305 Maxi Fuses Description Cooling Fans Body Control Module, Cigar Lighter, Accessory Power Outlet, Trunk CD Changer, Audio Systems, Keyless Entry System, I/P Cluster, HVAC Controls Turn Signals, Air Bag System, I/P Cluster, Body Control Module, Windshield Wipers Mini Relays Description Cooling Fans Cooling Fans Crank...
Page 306 Mini Fuses Description Mini Fuses Description Blank Fuel Pump Generator Headlamp (Driver Side) Powertrain Control Module Air Conditioning Compressor Spare Blank Spare Fuel Injectors, Electronic Ignition Spare Transmission Solenoid Spare Horn Spare Fuel Injector, Electronic Ignition Spare Oxygen Sensor Diodes Description PCM Devices/Engine Air Conditioning...
Page 307 California Emissions Underhood Fuse Block When the cover is removed, you’ll see the following fuses: (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this fuse block, it is located next to the main fuse block on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment. Fuse Description AIR PUMP...
Page 308: Engine Specifications
Replacement Bulbs Cooling System Including Reservoir 10.0 quarts (9.5 L) Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 1141 A/C Refrigerant ....1.9 lbs. (0.85 kg) Fog Lamp .
Page 309: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Vehicle Dimensions Replacement Parts Wheelbase ....109.0 inches (270 cm) Front Tread Width ... 61.5 inches (156 cm) Air Cleaner Filter .
Page 310: Maintenance Schedule
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Scheduled Maintenance Part E: Maintenance Record Part B: Owner Checks and Services...
Page 311: Your Vehicle And The Environment
Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
Page 312: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 313: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Part A: Scheduled This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you Maintenance Services go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM trained and supported service people will Using Your Maintenance Schedule perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 314: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Footnotes (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown California Air Resources Board has determined that the at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify...
Page 315 Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil and filter Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever...
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Page 317 Scheduled Maintenance...
Page 318 Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 319 Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 320 Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) DATE j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher.
Page 321 Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 322 Scheduled Maintenance 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) DATE Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 323 Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) DATE Replace spark plugs. ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher.
Page 324: At Least Once A Month
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Listed in this part are owner checks and services which windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if should be performed at the intervals specified to help necessary.
Page 325: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Restraint System Check longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are damp weather more frequent application may be working properly.
Page 326 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Key Lock Cylinders Service CAUTION: Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. When you are doing this check, the vehicle could Body Lubrication Service move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be Lubricate all lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, injured.
Page 327 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position, System Check but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever CAUTION: moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
Page 328 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing Mechanism Check downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With CAUTION: the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 329: Exhaust System Inspection
Part C: Periodic Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system Listed in this part are inspections and services which for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, of lubrication.
Page 330: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings hoses for proper hook up, binding, leaks, cracks, and clamps;...
Page 331: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT and Lubricants Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) name, part number or specification may be obtained or equivalent. from your dealer. Power GM Power Steering Fluid Steering System (GM Part No.
Page 332: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts.
Page 333 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-24...
Page 334 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-25...
Page 335 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-26...
Page 336 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Courtesy Transportation...
Page 337: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Oldsmobile. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 338 That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling have a concern. 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada...
Page 339: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone
Oldsmobile encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write BBB Auto Line to Oldsmobile, the letter should be addressed to Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. Oldsmobile’s Customer Assistance Network. 4200 Wilson Boulevard...
Page 340: Gm Mobility Program For Persons
Canada If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean, call Puerto Rico 1-787-763-1315. General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 GM Mobility Program for Persons 1908 Colonel Sam Drive with Disabilities Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 This program, available to 1-800-263-3777 (English) qualified applicants, can 1-800-263-7854 (French)
Page 341: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel Dealership locator service OLDS (6537) See Courtesy Courtesy Transportation As the proud owner of a new Oldsmobile vehicle, you Transportation section for details are automatically enrolled in the Oldsmobile Roadside Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance specifically excludes Assistance program. This value...
Page 342: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur. Courtesy Transportation For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please Oldsmobile has always exemplified quality and value in provide the following to the Roadside its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your Assistance Representative:...
Page 343: Plan Ahead When Possible
Warranty service can generally be completed while you $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that wait. However, if you are unable to wait Oldsmobile you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several local and rental vehicle provider requirements.
Page 344: Warranty Information
Additional Program Information Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Courtesy Transportation is available during the Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Bumper Bumper warranty coverage period, alternative transportation may be available under the but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 345: Reporting Safety Defects To The United
REPORTING SAFETY REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO DEFECTS TO THE UNITED THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT STATES GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should Motors of Canada Limited.
Page 346: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
General Motors vehicles. us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write: The toll-free telephone number for ordering information Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network in Canada is 1-800-668-5539. 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006...
Page 347 2000 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
Page 348 ORDER TOLL FREE Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return 1-800-551-4123 information within 30 days of delivery.

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Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Section 5 Problems on the Road

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

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