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  • Page 2: Emergency Towing

    1-800-442-OLDS 1-800-442-OLDS Every 2001 Bravada For vehicles purchased in Canada, For vehicles purchased in Canada, under warranty is backed with the 1-800-268-6800 ) 1-800-268-6800 ) call call following services: that provides in an emergency: Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Courtesy Transportation Free...
  • Page 3 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 Part Number S2132 A First Edition All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls Air Bag Systems Section Safety Belts Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Windows Cruise Control Section Keys and Door Locks Exterior and Interior Lamps Remote Keyless Entry System Mirrors Liftgate 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 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Section Defensive Driving...

  • Page 6: Maintenance Schedule

    Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Fuel Tires and Wheels Section Checking Fluids and Lubricants Appearance Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Brakes Capacities and Specifications Bulb Replacement Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Maintenance Schedule Section Scheduled Maintenance...
  • 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 8-9 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 We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name BRAVADA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
  • Page 9 Door Utility How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
  • Page 10 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it in You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. this book. This safety We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you symbol means “Don’t,”...

  • Page 11: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle Damage Warnings not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid Also in this book you will find these notices: the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION NOTICE: and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.

  • Page 12: Vehicle Symbols

    Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Also see “Warning Lights and Gages” in the Index. For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important for have to do with are on some of are used on...
  • Page 13 Service Station Guide Battery Tire Pressure Cooling System See Section 6 See Section 6 See Section 5 a More Detailed Look at Spare Tire Pressure What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Engine Oil Dipstick Fluid...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    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 15: Seats And Seat Controls

    Seats and Seat Controls Power Seat(s) (If Equipped) The control is on the outboard side of the seat. This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and fold them up and down. Manual Passenger Seat Pull the lever located under the front of the manual seat up to unlock it.
  • Page 16 Horizontal Control: Raise or lower the front of the Power Lumbar Control seat cushion by raising or lowering the forward edge of The control is on the control. the outboard side Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by raising or of the driver’s and lowering the rear edge of the control.
  • Page 17 Memory Seat (If Equipped) 2. Press the SET button and then one of the two numbered memory buttons. You will hear a chime If your vehicle has this for each button pushed to confirm that your settings feature, the memory seat have been placed in memory.
  • Page 18 To set the seat for a second driver, follow the previous Heated Front Seats (Option) steps, but use the other numbered button and the other If you have this feature, keyless entry transmitter. the control is located on the If there is a third driver, use the seat adjuster switch to outboard side of the seat(s).

  • Page 19: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Reclining Front Seatbacks CAUTION: The vertical power seat control allows the seatback to recline. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this.

  • Page 20: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Your vehicle has a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space. The rear seatback release handles are on the rear of the Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the seatbacks.

  • Page 21: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
  • Page 22 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. CAUTION: You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.

  • Page 23: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-10...
  • Page 24 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn’t stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-11...
  • Page 25 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12...

  • Page 26: Here Are Questions Many People Ask

    Here Are Questions Many People Ask If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? About Safety Belts and the Answers You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident even one that isn’t your fault...

  • Page 27: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30 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. This could cause serious internal injuries.
  • Page 31 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 32 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 33: 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 34: Right Front Passenger Position

    The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Here are the most important things to know about the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s air bag system: more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to CAUTION: making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
  • Page 35 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 blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating for them. Young children and infants need the air bag, as you would be if you were leaning protection that a child restraint system can forward, it could seriously injure you.
  • Page 36 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 37 The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not CAUTION: help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air If something is between an occupant and an bag should have inflated simply because of the damage air bag, the bag might not inflate properly to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
  • Page 38 How does an air bag restrain? The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or air bags.
  • Page 39 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system There are parts of the air bag system in several places won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.

  • Page 40: Rear Seat Passengers

    Adding Equipment to Your Air Rear Seat Passengers Bag-Equipped Vehicle It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags wearing safety belts.
  • Page 41 Shoulder Belt 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this belts.
  • Page 42 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 43 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. The safety belt also locks 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 44: 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 older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
  • Page 45 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 46 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides.

  • Page 47: Center Rear Passenger Position

    Center Rear Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center rear seating position, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2.

  • Page 48: Children

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 49 CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
  • Page 50 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing CAUTION: a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a Children who are up against, or very close to, label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle any air bag when it inflates can be seriously safety standards.

  • Page 51: Restraint Systems For Children

    Restraint Systems for Children CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 52 A rear facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward facing child seat (C E) provides restraint for the seating surface against the back of the infant. the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields.
  • Page 53 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.

  • Page 54: Where To Put The Restraint

    When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, CAUTION: it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. A child in a rear facing child restraint can be Then follow the instructions for the restraint.

  • Page 55: Top Strap

    Top Strap In Canada, the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” anchored. In the United States, some child restraints It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. also have a top strap.
  • Page 56 Pull up on the edges of the anchor bracket plugs to Anchor the top strap to one of these anchor points. remove them. See “Rear Convenience System” in Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same the Index for more information. Don’t use the rear side of the vehicle as the seating position where the set of tie down brackets near the liftgate or the center...

  • Page 57: 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 58 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the the retractor to set the lock. retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child...

  • Page 59: Front Seat Position

    Center Seat Position Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never Don’t use child restraints in this position. The restraints put a rear facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: won’t work properly.
  • Page 60 Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat. You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
  • Page 61 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the the retractor to set the lock. 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.

  • Page 62: Older Children

    Older Children What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
  • Page 63 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 64 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 65: 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 66 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 67 Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

  • Page 68: Power Windows

    Power Windows Express Down Window The driver’s window has an express down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch. Press the driver’s window switch down briefly to activate the express down feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly.
  • Page 69 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 the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
  • Page 70 This vehicle has one NOTICE: double sided key for the ignition, liftgate and door locks. It will fit with either Your vehicle has a number of new features that side up. can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside.

  • Page 71: Door Locks

    Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: You can use the remote keyless entry system. You can use the power door locks switches to lock or CAUTION: unlock the doors. You can use the key to unlock the door from Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

  • Page 72: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is equipped with an auto lock/unlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s power door locks. The following is the list of available programming options: All doors lock/Driver’s door unlocks only: Press the lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel once and then the unlock side once.
  • Page 73 Your vehicle left the factory to have no doors lock and 3. You are now ready to program the automatic door none of the doors unlock. You can set the automatic locks. Select one of the four programming options door lock feature to lock all the doors when the vehicle listed above, and follow the instructions.

  • Page 74: Leaving Your Vehicle

    Rear Door Security Lock Lockout Prevention This feature stops the power door locks from locking With this feature, you can when the key is in the ignition and a door is open, to lock the rear doors so they help protect you from locking your key in the vehicle. can’t be opened from the inside by passengers.

  • Page 75: Keyless Entry System

    Keyless Entry System 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 from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) At times you may notice a decrease in range.

  • Page 76: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

    Operation Remote Panic Alarm When the button with the horn symbol on the keyless UNLOCK: When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the door will unlock automatically, the parking lamps will headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds. flash and the interior lights will go on.

  • Page 77: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
  • Page 78 Resynchronization Liftgate/Liftglass Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not CAUTION: send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously. This prevents anyone from recording and playing back It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or the signal from the transmitter.

  • Page 79: Liftgate Release

    Liftgate Release Remote Liftglass Release You may use the keyless entry system or your power This button is located to door locks to release the liftgate or liftglass. the right of the steering wheel on the instrument The liftglass can be opened panel.
  • Page 80 Key in the Ignition Parking Lots If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an Even if you park in a lot where someone will be easy target for joy riders or professional thieves watching your vehicle, it’s still best to lock it up and don’t do it.
  • Page 81 Content Theft Deterrent Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft deterrent lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock alarm system.

  • Page 82: Testing The Alarm

    Testing the Alarm Passlock The alarm can be tested by following these steps: Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system.

  • Page 83: Ignition Positions

    New Vehicle “Break In” Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five different positions. NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
  • Page 84 ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things NOTICE: like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t before you inserted the key.

  • Page 85: Starting Your Engine

    Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features engine gets warm.
  • Page 86 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then To Use the Engine Coolant Heater stops), wait 15 seconds and start over. 1. Turn off the engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the 2.
  • Page 87 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged PARK (P): This position locks your wheels. It’s the best in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the position to use when you start your engine because your kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of vehicle can’t move easily.
  • Page 88 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
  • Page 89 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power need more power for passing, and you’re: but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your selector lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is accelerator pedal about halfway down.

  • Page 90: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake NOTICE: To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake Driving with the parking brake on can cause pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake your rear brakes to overheat.
  • Page 91 Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: 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 92 Leaving Your Vehicle With the If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your Engine Running parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.

  • Page 93: Torque Lock

    Torque Lock Shifting Out of PARK (P) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the control system. You have to fully apply your regular vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the the transmission.

  • Page 94: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.

  • Page 95: Running Your Engine While You're Parked

    Running Your Engine While CAUTION: You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if ever you have to, here are some things to know. the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.

  • Page 96: Locking Rear Axle

    Locking Rear Axle Tilt Wheel Your locking rear axle can give you additional traction You should adjust the on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a steering wheel before standard axle most of the time, but when one of the you drive.

  • Page 97: Turn And Lane Change Signals

    Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

  • Page 98: Windshield Wipers

    If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for Flash-to-Pass Feature the trailer lamps, a different turn signal flasher is used. This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.

  • Page 99: Windshield Washer

    For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away Rear Window Washer/Wiper from you to LO. For high speed wiping, turn the This switch is located to the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the right of the steering wheel band to OFF.

  • Page 100: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control CAUTION: With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about Cruise control can be dangerous where you 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can don’t use your cruise control on winding really help on long trips.
  • Page 101 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off CAUTION: the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, If you leave your cruise control switch on when you can move the cruise control switch briefly from you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button...
  • Page 102 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on Hills There are two ways to go to a higher speed: How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.

  • Page 103: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps Turn the knob clockwise to the parking lamps symbol to manually turn on the following: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Turn the knob clockwise to the master lamp symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn off the lamps and put the system in the auto headlamp mode.

  • Page 104: Automatic Headlamp System

    Automatic Headlamp System To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is When it is dark enough outside, your automatic off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the system will stay off until you release the parking brake.

  • Page 105: Daytime Running Lamps

    Daytime Running Lamps The DRL system will turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, put your for others to see the front of your vehicle during vehicle’s transmission in PARK (P).

  • Page 106: Fog Lamps

    Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Brightness Control Turn the thumbwheel next to the headlamp switch up to make your instrument panel lights brighter. Turn the thumbwheel all the way up to turn on the interior lamps. Illuminated Entry Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature.

  • Page 107: Exit Lighting

    Exit Lighting You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located below the parking/headlamp knob, to set the dome With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when lamps to come on automatically when a door is opened, you remove the key from the ignition to help you see or to remain off.
  • Page 108 Mirrors At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may Electrochromic Day/Night Inside take a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. The mirror will Rearview Mirror also return to its clear daytime state when the vehicle is put into REVERSE (R).
  • Page 109 Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Power Remote Control Mirrors Mirror with OnStar (If Equipped) The controls for the mirrors are located on the driver’s door armrest. Your vehicle may be equipped with an electrochromic day/night rearview mirror with the OnStar system. The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the far left button, located on the lower part of Move the top control to the left or right to choose the...
  • Page 110 Convex Outside Mirror Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger from the driver’s seat. also warms the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow and condensation.

  • Page 111: Storage Compartments

    Storage Compartments Reading Lamps Press the button located Glove Box near each lamp to turn a To open your glove box, lift the lever on the front of the reading lamp on or off. glove box and lower the door. The glove box should not be open while driving.
  • Page 112 Driver Information System COMP/TEMP: This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on.
  • Page 113 3. After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge the variation mode by displaying the current zone number. When it does, release both buttons. 4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on the display. 5. Press MODE to enter your zone number. Your variance is now set and the display will return to the COMP/TEMP mode.

  • Page 114: Front Storage Area

    To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and Door Storage US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds. You will find a storage compartment on each of the All functions will be displayed briefly once the system is doors. Cupholders are also located on the doors. reset.

  • Page 115: Convenience Net

    Convenience Net Cargo Security Shade You can use the cargo security shade to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it. CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or...
  • Page 116 Cargo Tie Downs The convenience system, located in the rear of your vehicle, provides a place to store loose items in your vehicle. There are five cargo tie downs in the rear that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving inside the vehicle.
  • Page 117 To increase the space in the convenience system, do There are two cutouts (E) for the rear cargo tie downs the following: located near the liftgate/endgate sill. In order to access the rear cargo tie downs, the cutouts must be removed. 1.

  • Page 118: Luggage Carrier

    Luggage Carrier To slide the crossrails to where you want them, push up on the lever under each side of the crossrail. This will release the crossrail and allow you to slide it. When the crossrail is where you want it, push down on the lever to CAUTION: lock it into place.

  • Page 119: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter

    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Sun Visors Pull the front ashtray door down to open it. You can move down your visor to block out glare. You can also move the visor from side side. NOTICE: Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down and lift the cover to expose the Don’t put papers and other things that burn vanity mirror.

  • Page 120: Accessory Power Outlets

    Accessory Power Outlets OnStar System (If Equipped) With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in OnStar is a vehicle communications system that auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlets offers a variety of services and provides a hands free are located near the center of the vehicle on the lower part communication link between you and the OnStar Center.
  • Page 121 Telltale Light: This light will indicate the status of Emergency Button: In an emergency situation, the system. A solid green light will come on when you press the emergency service button. Upon receiving the start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on call, an advisor at the center will locate your vehicle and and is ready to make or receive calls.
  • Page 122 Safety and Security Services OnStar MED Net can store your personal medical history and provide it to emergency Automatic Notification of Air Bag personnel if necessary. Deployment If an air bag deploys, a priority Accident Assist An advisor can provide emergency signal is automatically sent to the center.

  • Page 123: Onstar System Limitations

    Premium Services subject to limitations caused by atmospheric conditions, such as severe weather or topographical (Includes Safety and Security Services) conditions, such as mountainous terrain; Route Support An advisor can provide directions subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations. or guidance to anywhere you want to go. In addition, they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas, Global positioning capabilities used to deliver ATMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more.
  • Page 124 Sunroof (If Equipped) Press and release the rear side of the button in the mini console to open the sunroof. You can press the forward Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding side of the button to close the sunroof. Once the sunroof sunroof.

  • Page 125: Homelink Transmitter

    HomeLink Transmitter Full Size Console This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause Mini Console undesired operation.

  • Page 126: Programming The Transmitter

    Programming the Transmitter 3. Using both hands, press the hand held transmitter button and the desired button on the HomeLink Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage Transmitter. Continue to press both buttons door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” through Step 4.

  • Page 127: Operating The Transmitter

    Canadian Owners: During programming, the Training a Garage Door Opener with a hand held transmitter may automatically stop “Rolling Code” Feature (If Equipped) transmitting after one or two seconds. In this case, If you have not previously programmed the hand held you should press and re press the button on the...
  • Page 128 3. Return to the HomeLink Transmitter in your Erasing Channels vehicle and firmly press and release the HomeLink To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the Transmitter button you have already programmed for two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to two or three seconds.
  • Page 129 The Instrument Panel Your Information System The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Vents G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls L. Rear Window and B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever (If Equipped) Mirror Defogger C. Instrument Panel Cluster H.

  • Page 130: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster 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 you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.

  • Page 131: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). To view the trip odometer, press the button near the Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been readout.

  • Page 132: Safety Belt Reminder Light

    Warning Lights, Gages When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows and Indicators there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. This part describes the warning lights and gages that Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even...

  • Page 133: 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 134: Voltmeter Gage

    Charging System Indicator Light Voltmeter Gage The charging system light When your engine is not will come on briefly when running, but the ignition you turn on the ignition, is on (in RUN), this gage but the engine is not shows your battery’s state running, as a check to of charge in DC volts.

  • Page 135: Brake System Warning Light

    You can only drive for a short time with the reading This light should come on in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all briefly when you turn the unnecessary accessories. ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible it fixed so it will be ready...
  • Page 136 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage With the anti lock brake This gage shows the system, this light will come engine coolant temperature. on when you start your If the gage pointer moves engine and may stay on into the red area, your for several seconds.

  • Page 137: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE: (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped If you keep driving your vehicle with this light with a computer which on, after a while, your emission controls may not monitors operation of the work as well, your fuel economy may not be as fuel, ignition and emission good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
  • Page 138 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not “If the Light Is On Steady” following. running.
  • Page 139 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. Some state/provincial and local governments have or may See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.

  • Page 140: Oil Pressure Gage

    Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. psi (pounds per square inch) If you do, your engine can become so hot that when the engine is running. it catches fire.
  • Page 141 Security Warning Light Service AWD Light This light will come on This light should come on briefly when you turn the briefly when you turn on the key toward START. The ignition, as a check to show light will stay on until the you it is working.

  • Page 142: Gate Ajar Light

    Check Gages Light Gate Ajar Light The CHECK GAGES light If this light comes on, your will come on briefly when liftgate or liftglass is ajar. you are starting the engine. Try closing the liftgate or liftglass again. Never drive with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open.

  • Page 143: Fuel Gage

    Fuel Gage Low Fuel Light When the ignition is on, This light comes on briefly the fuel gage tells you when you start your engine. about how much fuel you have remaining. This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank.
  • Page 144 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 Console Mounted CD Changer Electronic Climate Control...

  • Page 145: Comfort Controls

    Comfort Controls AUTO: If the knob is in AUTO, the fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature. With this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select Electronic Climate Control the desired air temperature in your vehicle.
  • Page 146 Mode Knob Automatic Operation floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the fan speed will decrease. To maintain The right knob on the control panel allows you to interior comfort, the airflow will adjust between the choose the direction of air delivery. When the system is instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets.
  • Page 147 Mode Knob Manual Operation DEFROST: This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets and some through the The right knob on the control panel allows you to heater outlets. The air conditioning compressor may run choose the direction of air delivery. to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging.

  • Page 148: Air Conditioning

    When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and power. on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air This is normal because the system is designed to cycle inside the vehicle.

  • Page 149: Rear Window Defogger

    Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger will stay on for five to seven minutes, then turn off. If you need additional warming The rear window has lines that warm the glass. For best time, turn it on again. You can turn the defogger off at results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as any time by pressing the switch.

  • Page 150: Ventilation System

    Ventilation System You can direct the airflow side side by turning the thumbwheel located in the center of the vent. The vent For mild outside temperatures when little heating or can be tilted up and down also. To control the amount cooling is needed, use PANEL to direct outside air of airflow through the outlets, turn the thumbwheel through your vehicle.

  • Page 151: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Your audio system has been designed to operate easily Tone Control and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
  • Page 152 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 153 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 154 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 one Your tape player is built to work best with tapes of the following: that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
  • Page 155 FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to Press this button again to stop scanning. The sound will another part of the tape. Press the button again to return mute while scanning, SCAN will appear on the display to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning.
  • Page 156 Playing a Compact Disc If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot, displays an error number, write it down and provide it label side up.
  • Page 157 SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection TAPE CD: Press this button to change to the tape for a few seconds. The disc will go to the next selection, or disc function when the radio is on and either a tape or stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection.

  • Page 158: Console-Mounted Cd Changer

    Console-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped) With the compact disc changer, you can play up to You must first load the magazine with discs before you six discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played can play a compact disc. Load the CDs from bottom using the slots supplied in the magazine.
  • Page 159 Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, Compact Disc Errors slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. If “E” and a number appear on the display, an error has Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of occurred and the compact disc temporarily cannot play.
  • Page 160 Playing a Compact Disc When a new track starts to play, the track number will also appear. Press RCL a third time and the time of day REV (1): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse will be displayed. within a track.

  • Page 161: 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 THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your from the vehicle. radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio 2.
  • Page 162 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 163: Audio Steering Wheel Controls

    Audio Steering Wheel Controls SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio station and the down arrow to tune to the (If Equipped) previous radio station. If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.

  • Page 164: Understanding Radio Reception

    Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, and clearly. especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other.

  • Page 165: 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 broken tape detection reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken mechanism.

  • Page 166: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight without being damaged. If the mast should ever and dust.
  • Page 167 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. Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Defensive Driving City Driving Drunken Driving...

  • Page 168: Driver Behavior

    Driver Behavior The single most important thing is this: everyone in the vehicle, including the driver, should buckle up. See “Safety Belts” in the Index. In fact, most serious injuries and fatalities to unbelted occupants can be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

  • Page 169: Vehicle Design

    Vehicle Design Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “always expect the unexpected.” utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Utility vehicles do have a Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to higher ground clearance and a narrower track or be careless and make mistakes.

  • Page 170: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Many adults by some estimates, nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol, so Death and injury associated with drinking and driving they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to it’s against the law in every U.S.
  • Page 171 According to the American Medical Association, a It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce if the same person drank three double martinis (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, BAC of about 0.06 percent.
  • Page 172 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC There’s something else about drinking and driving that of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people don’t know. Medical research shows that of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.

  • Page 173: Control Of A 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 174: 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). braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to will help prevent a braking skid.
  • Page 175 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. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Here’s how anti lock works.

  • Page 176: Power Steering

    Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need Steering to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease Power Steering stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.

  • Page 177: Steering In Emergencies

    Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you Steering in Emergencies suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and There are times when steering can be more effective acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet than braking. For example, you come over a hill and the road.

  • Page 178: Off Road Recovery

    Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
  • Page 179 Passing Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you’re following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes vehicle.

  • Page 180: Loss Of Control

    Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and Loss of Control start your left lane change signal before moving out Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough when the three control systems (brakes, steering and ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires...
  • Page 181 A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best Operating Your Vehicle Off handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Paved Roads If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the Many of the same design features that help make your accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weather the vehicle to go.
  • Page 182 Before You Go Off-Roading CAUTION: There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly seatbacks can be thrown forward during a attached.

  • Page 183: Environmental Concerns

    It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. concerns. Oldsmobile recognizes these concerns and You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get urges every off roader to follow these basic rules for accurate maps of trails and terrain.

  • Page 184: Scanning The Terrain

    Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful Scanning the Terrain road driving. One of the best ways to control road driving can take you over many different your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain things to keep in mind.

  • Page 185: Driving On Off-Road Hills

    When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a Driving on Off-Road Hills firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other road driving often takes you up, down or across a surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands hill.

  • Page 186: Approaching A Hill

    Approaching a Hill What’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop off, a fence? Get out and walk the hill if you don’t When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one know. It’s the smart way to find out. of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend or Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have cross.
  • Page 187 CAUTION: CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep hills can be Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed dangerous. You could lose traction, slide can cause an accident. There could be a drop off, sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle.
  • Page 188 If your engine has stopped running, you’ll need to Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift to parking brake still applied, shift the transmission REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and to PARK (P) and restart the engine.
  • Page 189 Driving Downhill Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? When off roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: Yes! These are important because if you How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain ignore them you could lose control and have vehicle control? a serious accident.

  • Page 190: Driving Across An Incline

    Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the Sooner or later, an off road trail will probably go across trail goes across the incline doesn’t mean you have to the incline of a hill.

  • Page 191: Stalling On An Incline

    Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll stopped across an incline is dangerous.

  • Page 192: Driving In Water

    When you drive on sand, you’ll sense a change in wheel Driving in Water traction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed the Light rain causes no special off road driving problems. sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood dunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand.
  • Page 193 After Off-Road Driving CAUTION: Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings and you and your passengers could drown.

  • Page 194: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.

  • Page 195: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
  • Page 196 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain going through some car washes can cause problems, too. can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, The water may affect your brakes.

  • Page 197: Driving Through Flowing Water

    Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your Driving Through Flowing Water tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on CAUTION: the road.

  • Page 198: 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 199: 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 200: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America. proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it.

  • Page 201: 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 202 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See “Off Road Driving” in the Index for information about driving Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the road.

  • Page 203: 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 reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
  • Page 204 Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
  • Page 205 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or...

  • Page 206: 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 207: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline.
  • Page 208 Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask CAUTION: your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike NOTICE: and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.

  • Page 209: Towing A Trailer

    Payload Towing a Trailer The payload capacity is shown on the Certification/Tire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your CAUTION: vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things...

  • Page 210: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

    If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer NOTICE: If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your rig will be legal, not only where you live but your warranty.

  • Page 211: Weight Of The Trailer

    Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 33171 Detroit, MI 48232 5171 4-45...
  • Page 212 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Tire Loading” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.

  • Page 213: Safety Chains

    Safety Chains Your trailer’s brake system can tap into the vehicle’s hydraulic brake system only if: You should always attach chains between your vehicle The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue (20 650 kPa) of pressure.

  • Page 214: Driving With A Trailer

    Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of CAUTION: handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.

  • Page 215: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer

    Passing When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers.

  • Page 216: Driving On Grades

    Driving On Grades But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t PARK (P) yet.

  • Page 217: Maintenance When Trailer Towing

    Maintenance When Trailer Towing The technician can use the following color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer. Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re Dark Blue: Use for electric trailer brakes or pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for auxiliary wiring.
  • Page 218 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 Engine Fan Noise Jump Starting If a Tire Goes Flat Towing Your Vehicle Changing a Flat Tire Engine Overheating If You’re Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow...

  • Page 219: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button located on top of the steering column all the way down 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. To turn off the flashers, press the button until the first click and release.

  • Page 220: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting NOTICE: If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start Ignoring these steps could result in costly your vehicle. But please use the following steps to damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be do it safely.
  • Page 221 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 4. Open both hoods and locate the batteries. can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching (Your vehicle’s battery is located towards the front each other. If they are, it could cause a ground of the vehicle, on the passenger side of the engine connection you don’t want.
  • Page 222 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to CAUTION: the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you dead battery. badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5.
  • Page 223 8. Now connect the 9. Attach the cable at least black negative ( ) cable 18 inches (45 cm) away to the good battery’s from the dead battery, negative ( ) terminal. but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting...

  • Page 224: Towing Your Vehicle

    12. Remove the cables in reverse order following the To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, diagram and instructions below to prevent electrical do the following: shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the or any other metal.

  • Page 225: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Gages” in the Index. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.

  • Page 226: 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 If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, steam, the problem may not be too serious.

  • Page 227: Cooling System

    Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at A.
  • Page 228 NOTICE: CAUTION: When adding coolant, it is important that you Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine use only DEX COOL (silicate free) coolant. parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If coolant other than DEX COOL is added If you do, you can be burned.

  • Page 229: Recovery Tank

    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant NOTICE: Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the isn’t at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
  • Page 230 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: pressure cap even a little they can come You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol cooling system, including the radiator pressure and it will burn if the engine parts are hot cap, is hot.

  • Page 231: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator

    How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
  • Page 232 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, See “Engine Coolant”...
  • Page 233 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the engine cooling fan.

  • Page 234: Engine Fan Noise

    Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes more air to cool the engine.

  • Page 235: 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 236: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The spare tire is stored underneath the vehicle. The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored along the driver’s side inner rear quarter panel. Your vehicle is NOTICE: also equipped with work gloves and a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing of a flat tire.
  • Page 237 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 3. When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening.

  • Page 238: Spare Tire

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench in the notch of the hub cap and pry off the hub cap. 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
  • Page 239 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat tire. CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 240 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts enough room for the spare tire to fit.
  • Page 241 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 8. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel.
  • Page 242 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the and even come off. This could lead to an accident. passenger compartment of the vehicle could Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
  • Page 243 Follow this diagram to store the spare or flat tire. A. Retainer B. Valve Stem (Pointed Down) C. Spare Tire or Flat Tire D. Spring E. Wheel Wrench F. Lower G. Raise H. Hoist Arm 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.

  • Page 244: If You're Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, proper location in your vehicle’s rear area. Secure the Ice or Snow items and replace the jack cover. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast.

  • Page 245: Using The Recovery Hooks

    Using the Recovery Hooks NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...
  • Page 246 CAUTION: The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
  • Page 247 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 248: 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 249 Fuel CAUTION: Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile You can be injured and your vehicle could be Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by damaged if you try to do service work on a the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association vehicle without knowing enough about it.
  • Page 250 Indicator Lamp” in the Index. If this occurs, return specifications described earlier. to 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 251: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Filling Your Tank NOTICE: CAUTION: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns metal parts in your fuel system and also damage violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. plastic and rubber parts.
  • Page 252 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
  • Page 253 Filling a Portable Fuel Container NOTICE: CAUTION: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light your vehicle.

  • Page 254: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under the Hood Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber.

  • Page 255: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: A. Battery E. Transmission Dipstick I. Engine Compartment Fuse Block B. Coolant Recovery Tank F. Power Steering Reservoir J. Windshield Washer C. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Reservoir D.

  • Page 256: Engine Oil

    Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on Engine Oil properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Checking Engine Oil Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you return the prop to its retainer.

  • Page 257: When To Add Engine Oil

    Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or NOTICE: cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper...

  • Page 258: 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 259: Engine Oil Additives

    As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W 30 is best for Engine Oil Additives your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W 30 if it’s Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils going to be 0 C) or above. These numbers with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.

  • Page 260: What To Do With Used Oil

    If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway What to Do with Used Oil maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every Did you know that used engine oil contains certain 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months whichever elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could occurs first.

  • Page 261: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. CAUTION: 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.

  • Page 262: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you When to Check and Change may choose to have this done at the dealership A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid service department. level is when the engine oil is changed.
  • Page 263 To get the right reading, the fluid should be at Checking the Fluid Level normal operating temperature, which is 180 F to Prepare your vehicle as follows: F (82 C to 93 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles engine running.
  • Page 264 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The dipstick is located toward the rear of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level.

  • Page 265: Transfer Case

    How to Add Fluid Wheel Drive Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what Transfer Case kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended When to Check Lubricant Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid often to check the lubricant.

  • Page 266: Front Axle

    What to Use How to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it.

  • Page 267: Rear Axle

    Rear Axle What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what When to Check and Change Lubricant kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how Lubricants” in the Index. often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
  • Page 268 What to Use NOTICE: Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and half DEX COOL coolant which won’t damage When adding coolant, it is important that you use aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you only DEX COOL (silicate free) coolant.

  • Page 269: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
  • Page 270 Adding Coolant CAUTION: If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.

  • Page 271: Power Steering Fluid

    Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) you hear an unusual noise.

  • Page 272: Adding Washer Fluid

    How to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.

  • Page 273: 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 274 The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake Checking Brake Fluid system. If it is, you should have your brake system You can check the fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes brake fluid without won’t work well, or won’t work at all.
  • Page 275 What to Add NOTICE: When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT 3 brake fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” Using the wrong fluid can badly damage in the Index. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. brake system parts.

  • Page 276: Brake Adjustment

    Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads...

  • Page 277: Vehicle Storage

    Replacing Brake System Parts WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many known to the State of California to cause cancer and parts have to be of top quality and work well together if reproductive harm.

  • Page 278: Bulb Replacement

    Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your Oldsmobile dealer’s service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.

  • Page 279: Front Turn Signal Lamps

    Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown earlier in this section. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5. Turn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb/socket assembly into the headlamp 3.
  • Page 280 Taillamps 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push the tab in while you turn the socket counterclockwise. 1. Open the liftgate. 5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight 2. Remove the two screws out of the socket. from the lamp assembly.

  • Page 281: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” in the Index. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index for the proper type of replacement blades. NOTICE: Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly.
  • Page 282 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The 5. Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom insert has two notches at one end that are locked by claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly the bottom claws of the blade assembly.

  • Page 283: Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement

    Overinflated tires are more likely to be see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details. cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole.
  • Page 284 Inflation -- Tire Pressure NOTICE: (Continued) The Certification/Tire label, which is on the driver’s door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct If your tires have too much air (overinflation), inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. you can get the following: “Cold”...

  • Page 285: 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 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual rear inflation pressures as shown on the wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check Certification/Tire label.

  • Page 286: Buying New Tires

    When It’s Time for New Tires Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at One way to tell when it’s the Certification/Tire label. time for new tires is to check the treadwear The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had indicators, which will a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)

  • Page 287: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A (radial and bias belted tires), the vehicle may not...
  • Page 288 Treadwear Temperature A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of conditions on a specified government test course.

  • Page 289: 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 290: Appearance Care

    Used Replacement Wheels Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some CAUTION: are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is When you use anything from a container to clean your dangerous.

  • Page 291: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle

    Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a Alcohol clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.

  • Page 292: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

    Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), Use warm water and a clean cloth. egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. blood can be removed as follows: You may have to do it more than once.

  • Page 293: Cleaning Glass Surfaces

    Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Cleaning Glass Surfaces Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass.

  • Page 294: Washing Your Vehicle

    Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper Washing Your Vehicle blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm windshield washer solvent.

  • Page 295: Finish Care

    Finish Care Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on finish.

  • Page 296: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Cleaning Tires Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. NOTICE: A wax may then be applied.

  • Page 297: Chemical Paint Spotting

    Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, Underbody Maintenance the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout...
  • Page 298 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 299: Engine Identification

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.

  • Page 300: Electrical System

    Electrical System Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked NOTICE: right away.

  • Page 301: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The fuse block is located short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit at the driver’s end of the breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused instrument panel.
  • Page 302 Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage Cruise Control Module and Switch, Body Control Module, Heated Seats Gages, Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster Parking Lamps, Power Window Switch, Body Control Module, Ashtray Lamp Steering Wheel Radio Controls Headlamp Switch, Body Control Module, Headlamp Relay Courtesy Lamps, Battery Down Protection Fuse/Circuit...

  • Page 303: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage 4WD Switch, Engine Controls (VCM, PCM, Transmission) Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front Wiper Steering Wheel Radio Controls Radio, Battery Amplifier HVAC I (Automatic), HVAC Sensors (Automatic) Anti Lock Brakes Rear Wiper The fuse block is located under the hood on the Radio, Ignition driver’s side of the engine compartment.
  • Page 304 Name Usage LT TURN Left Turn Signal Front HDLP W/W Not Used LT TRN Left Turn Signal Rear RT TRN Right Turn Signal Rear RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps TRL PRK Trailer Parking Lamps LT HDLP Left Headlamp RT HDLP Right Headlamp FR PRK Front Parking Lamps...
  • Page 305 Name Usage Name Usage BTSI Automatic Transmission Shift HTDSEAT Heated Seat Lock Control System HVAC HVAC System B/U LP Back Up Lamps TRCHMSL Trailer Center High Mounted IGN B Column Feed, IGN 2, 3, 4 Stop Light Retained Accessory Power RRDFOG Rear Defogger LD LEV...

  • Page 306: Capacities And Specifications

    Replacement Bulbs Wheels and Tires Wheel Nut Torque ... 100 lb ft (140 N·m) Lamps Quantity Number Tire Pressure ..See the Certification/Tire label. Halogen Headlamps, 9006 HB4 See “Loading Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 307: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Normal Maintenance Vehicle Dimensions* Replacement Parts Wheelbase ....107.0 inches (271.8 cm) Length ....180.9 inches (459.5 cm) Replacement part numbers listed in this section are Height...
  • Page 308 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 B: Owner Checks and Services Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance...

  • Page 309: Introduction

    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 310: 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 This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.

  • Page 311: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Part A: Scheduled The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle Maintenance Services uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else Using Your Maintenance Schedule drives the vehicle.

  • Page 312: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
  • Page 313 Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Intervals Long Trip/Highway Definition Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of Drive Belt Inspection. the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area Wire Inspection.
  • Page 314 Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Intervals Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Belt Inspection. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire occurs first).

  • Page 315: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance

    Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles # Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown universal joints and brake pedal springs.
  • Page 316 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 317 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 318 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
  • Page 319 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 320 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 321 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 322 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 323 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 324 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 325 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 326 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 327 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 328 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
  • Page 329 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 330 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:...
  • Page 331 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 332 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 333 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 334 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 335 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 336 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) DATE Inspect spark plug wires. ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.

  • Page 337: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance

    Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles # Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown universal joints and brake pedal springs.
  • Page 338 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 339 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) Change automatic transmission 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 340 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 341 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 342 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Change automatic transmission 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 343 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 344 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Change automatic transmission 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 F (32 C) or higher. – In hilly or mountainous terrain. –...
  • Page 345 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 346 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Change automatic transmission 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 347 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 348 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
  • Page 349 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) DATE Inspect spark plug wires. ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.

  • Page 350: Part B: Owner Checks And Services

    Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL Listed in this part are owner checks and services which coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in should be performed at the intervals specified to help the Index for further details.

  • Page 351: 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 required.
  • Page 352 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly.
  • Page 353 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift With the engine running and transmission in...

  • Page 354: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).

  • Page 355: Throttle System Inspection

    Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as hoses for proper hook up, binding, leaks, cracks, needed. Replace any components that have high effort chafing, etc.

  • Page 356: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Part D: Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT and Lubricants Hydraulic Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid Brake System (GM Part No. 12377967 or NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid). part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer.
  • Page 357 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Hood and Multi Purpose Lubricant, Lubrication No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Door Hinges Superlube (GM Part lubricant meeting requirements No. 12346241 or equivalent). of NLGI # 2, Category LB Fuel Filler Door Multi purpose lubricant, or GC...

  • Page 358: Part E: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
  • Page 359 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-52...
  • Page 360 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 361: 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 362 That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center by calling have a concern. 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada...

  • Page 363: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone

    Oldsmobile encourages customers to call the toll-free BBB Auto Line number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. Oldsmobile, the letter should be addressed to Oldsmobile’s 4200 Wilson Boulevard Customer Assistance Center. Suite 800...

  • Page 364: Gm Mobility Program For Persons

    From: GM Mobility Program for Persons Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) with Disabilities 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 This program, available to qualified applicants, can 313-381-0022 (Fax Number) reimburse you up to $1,000 Canada toward aftermarket driver or General Motors of Canada Limited passenger adaptive Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 equipment you may require...

  • Page 365: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program

    Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance specifically excludes OLDS (6537) coverage for mounting, dismounting or changing of As the proud owner of a new Oldsmobile vehicle, you snow tires, chains or other traction devices. are automatically enrolled in the Oldsmobile Roadside In some cases, where service is impractical, the driver Assistance program.

  • Page 366: Courtesy Transportation

    In many instances, mechanical failures are covered Courtesy Transportation under Oldsmobile’s comprehensive warranty. However, Oldsmobile has always exemplified quality and value in when other services are utilized, our Roadside its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your Assistance Representatives will explain any payment ownership experience, we and our participating dealers obligations you might incur.

  • Page 367: Transportation Options

    Warranty service can generally be completed while you maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This wait. However, if you are unable to wait Oldsmobile requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider transportation options.

  • Page 368: Warranty Information

    Courtesy Transportation is available only at REPORTING SAFETY participating dealers and all program options, such as DEFECTS TO THE UNITED shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. STATES GOVERNMENT Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.

  • Page 369: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write: has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: P.O. Box 33171 Detroit, MI 48232-5171...
  • Page 370 2001 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 371 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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