Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents The Power of Intelligent El qginee How to Use this Manual Part Seats & Safety Belts Features & Controls Aud !io Systel Comfort Controls & Your Driving and the Road ". Problems on the R o a d . Service &...
Page 3 For Canadian Owne Prefer a Frenc '""-0 lguage Manual...
Page 6 General Manager...
Page 7 MUMI tu Use this Manual PEOPLE REaD THEIl? OWNER’S &hNY mmud when from b e - g to end they fmt receive their new vehicle, help you l e a about the Tkis will features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures...
Page 8 Part 8: Customer Assistance Informution This tells you how to contact part Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on Reporting Safe@ Defects. Part Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of...
Page 9 safety symbol means: Don't Don't do this fiappgn Don't let this CAUTlON Vehicle #amage Warniflgs book you will find Also, in t h i s notices: these blue...
Page 10 Vehide Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on original battery: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Burns Could Cause Avoid Sparks Flames Spark Flame Could Explode Battery These symbols are important for you...
Page 11: How To Use This Manual
Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (CONK) These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Power Window These symbols are used on warning indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Batte y Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure...
Page 12: Seats Safety Belts
Here you’ll find idomation about the seats your Oldsmobile. your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint bag”) system and how to use (“air your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts Part Belts Seats Safety .
Page 13: Seats And Seat Controls
Belts & Safety Seats Controls Seat Seats This section tells you about the seats- how to adjust them-and about also rechmg seatbacks head restraints. Manual Front Seat CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 14 Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t against your body.
Page 15 Belts Seats & Safety lanual Reclining Seatback (eontiplued) bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Head Restmints (corn:) Slide the head restraint up or down...
Page 16 Don’t let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You --n be seriously injured or killed.
Page 17 Belts Seats Safety Why Safety Belts Work 3. Take the simplest “car.” Suppose 2. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! it’s just a seat on wheels. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
Page 18 4. Put someone on it. 7. or the instrument panel 5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the " c a r . " The rider doesn't stop. 8. or the safety belts! 6. The person keeps going until stopped by something.
Page 19: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Beltsand The Answers
Belts & Safety Seats Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts- and the Answers Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing safety belt? You could be-whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 20: Driver Position
And there a& different rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will be riding i n your Oldsmobile, see the I n k under Children and Safety Be2 Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
Page 21: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Belts & Seats Safety LapShoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the Index under Seat Controls) so you can sit up straight. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Page 22 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it up or down, squeeze the release handle. When you release the handle, try to move it down a little to make sure it has locked into position.
Page 23 Belts Seats & Safety ’ 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. What’s wrong with this? A:.
Page 24: Supplemental Inf.latable Restraint System (Air Bag)
Q: What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. I I V l V 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. a belt is twisted, make it straight it can work properly, or ask your dealer to...
Page 25 Belts & Safety Seats Supplemental Znjhtable Restraint System (Air Bag) (Cont.) Here are the Most Important Things t o Know: Even with an air bag, if you're not wearing a safety belt and you're in a crash, your injuries may be much worse. Air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes.
Page 26: How The Air Bag System Works
You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to Run or Start. Then the light should go out, which means the system is ready. CAUTION If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your...
Page 28 Servicing Bur Oldsmobile with the Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Oldsmobile that it has the bag system. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 29 Belts Seats & Safety Servicing Your Oldsmobile with the Air Bag System (CONTJ When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the ignition should be in LOCK, if possible. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system.
Page 30 Right Fmnt Passenger hsRion The right front passenger's safety belt works the s~ame way as the driver's safety belt. the Index under Driver Position. When thelap portion of the belt is w a y , it will lock. pulled out does, let it go back way and start...
Page 32 Here’s How to Wear One Properly: 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull it across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. When the lap belt is pulled out a l l way, it will lock.
Page 33 Belts Seats,& Safety . . . Rear Seat Oufside Passenger Positions (colvx) To unlatch the belt., just push the button on the buckle. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! infants and all children That includes smaller adult size. In fact, the law than in every state and Canadian...
Page 34: Child Restraints
Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much-until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 W h ) , a 12-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-pound (It0 kg) force a r m s .
Page 35: Top Strap
If your child restraint has a top strap, it you need to have should be anchored. seat an anchor installed, you can ask your Oldsmobile dealer to put it you want to install an anchor yourself, your -dealer can tell you how to do it.
Page 36 on the seat. Follow 1. Put the restraint the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint.
Page 37 Belts Seats & Sarjety Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position (CONT) 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 38 Securing a Child Restmint in a Center Seat posifion When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using the lap belt. S e e the earlier section about the Top Strap if the child restraint one.
Page 39: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position
Belts & Safety Seats Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (CONI) 7 , Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again.
Page 41 Belts & Safety Seats Securing 'a Child Restmht in the Right Fmnf Seat ( C O N ~ ) 6. To tighten the belt, the lap belt feed the retractor while you back into push down on the child restraint. 7.
Page 42 lager Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the ehoice, a window so the child should sit next to child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additioaal restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 43: Seats & Safety Belts
Belts & Seats Safety Lager Childmn (CONT.) What ifa child is w e a r i n g shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child‘s shoulder, so that in a crash the...
Page 44 Checking bur Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see arrythmg that might keep a restraint system fiom doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 46 KeYs. Ldcks ... GloveBox IgnitionSwitch Your Engine Starting EngineBlockHeater...
Page 47: Features And Controls
If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. If your ignition keys don’t have plugs, go to your Oldsmobile dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key.
Page 48 CAUTION Passengers-especially children- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked.
Page 49: Leaving Your Vehicle
Remote Lock Control (OPTION) If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 15 feet (4.5 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Page 51: Rear Door Security Locks
Controls & Features Rear Door Security Locks Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these locks Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position.
Page 52 To cancel the rear door lock: 2. Move the lever the way down. Unlock the door fiom the inside and 3. Do the same for the other rear door. open the door from the outside. rear door locks will now work normally.
Page 55: Features & Controls
Controls Features & Trunk Lock To unlock the from the uutside, trunk insert the door key and turn it. Remote Runk Release (omoN) Press the release button located to the left of the steering column to release the trunk lid. The ignition must be Trunk Security override switch in the UNLOCK position, and the transaxle in (Park).
Page 56: Glove Box
Convenience Net (omoN) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net to help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
Page 57: Ignition Switch
Controls & Features Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: Accessory: “on” position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. Lock: The only position in which you can remove the key.
Page 58 Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need this, but because of your vehicle's computer systems, you don't.
Page 59: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Controls & Features Driving Through Deep Standing Water Engine Block Heater (omoN) very cold weather, 0" F (-18" C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. better fuel You'll get easier starting economy during engine warm-up. To Use the Block Heater: off the engine.
Page 60 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact Oldsmobile dealer the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
Page 61 Controls Features Shijling the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the steering column or on the console between the seats. Both are shown. There are several shift positions. In this manual, these are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below Park...
Page 62 Ensure the shift lever is fully in (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in the position.
Page 63 Controls & Features Reverse (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see the Index under r f You 're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow...
Page 64 - I . CAUTION P (Park) or Shifting out of (Neutral) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. could lose control and hit people or objects.
Page 65 Controls & Features Fbward Gears (CONT) D (Third Gear): This is like you never go &to Overdrive. Here are D instead some times you might choose o f m : when driving on hilly, winding roads. m e n towing a trailer, so. there is less shifting between gears.
Page 66: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. Release the Parking Brake: Iold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 67: Shifting Into P (Park)
Controls & Features (Park) Shifting Into It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 68 Move the lever up as as it will go. f i x 3. Move the ignition key to Lock. Remove the key and take it with you. I f you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P (F’ark).
Page 69 If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into P (Park). Shiiting Out of P (Park) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift fiom P (Park) when the ignition is in the On position.
Page 70 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust kill. Engine exhaust can 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. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Page 71 Controls & Features Runnhg Mur Engine While It’s better not to park with the engine running. But some things to know. CAUTION Idling the engine with the air system control exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier CAUTION under Engine Exhaust).
Page 72 Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
Page 73: Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) The High-Low Beam feature is discussed under See the Headlights.
Page 74: Windshield Wipers
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green mows don’t go on at a l l l m n , when you signal a check the fuse (see the Index under Fmes &...
Page 75 Conrols Features & Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them.
Page 76 Cmise Control (OPTION) With cruise control, you can maintain mph (40 W h ) or speed of about more without keeping your foot on the T h i s accelerator. can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 W h ) .
Page 77 you're not using cruise, you might a button and go into cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it. ~~~~~ , & ~ & &:sped yQJJ -?<...
Page 78 If you hold the switch at longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at WA.
Page 79 Controls Features & To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second.
Page 82: Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
At dusk, the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the headlight switch is off).
Page 83 Controls Features & Front Reading 1 ights (omoN) These lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when you open a door. They will turn off when you turn on the ignition, or the door is left open, they will turn off after about ten minutes.
Page 84 Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you to the night position. Electmchromic DayINight Rearview Mirror (omoN) This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the MAX positions. One photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside.
Page 85: Power Remote Control Mirrors
Controls & Features :onvex Outside Mirror bur right side mirror is convex. A onvex mirror’s surface is curved so yo1 an see more from the driver’s seat. If you aren’t used to a convex mirror, you can hit another vehicle. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
Page 88: Accessory Power Outlets
Ashtnys and Lighter Pull out the front ashtray to reveal the ashtray and lighter. To clean the ashtmy, open it fully and lift it out by puling on the snuffer. To use the lighter, just push it in way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
Page 89 Controls & Features Eighty Eight Royale H2323...
Page 90 The Instrument Fanel- bur Information System Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.
Page 91 Controls & Features Royale LSS H2324...
Page 92 16. CD Player (Option) G e m h i f l Lever 18. Auxllrary Power Outlets 19. Ashtray and Lighter 20. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System 21. Hazard W h g Flashers Switch 22. Fuse Panel (under instrument panel) 23.
Page 93 Features Instrument Panel Clusters Your Oldsmobile is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle.
Page 94 ELECTRONIC CLUSTER H2318 ROYALE LSS CLUSTER...
Page 95: Odometer And Trip Odometer
Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be true.
Page 96: Trip Odometer
U.S.) (used in the or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Oldsmobile has tamper resistant odometer. The odometer will read ERROR if someone has tampered with You m y wonder-what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.
Page 97 Your odometer shows how h r your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer. The odometer will read ERROR if someone has tampered with You may wonder what happens your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.
Page 99 Fedures Controls &...
Page 100 When you see one of the warning messages, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow the manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs be costly-and even dangerous. ENGINE turn off messages except WARNING, OIL PRESSURE LOW, and the engine overheat TEST or RESET...
Page 101 Controls & Features...
Page 103: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Controls & Features Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (ROYALE LSS) This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red warning zone, your engine is too hot! A fast-pulsed chime will sound and the HOT indicator will come on. Also, the message HOT.
Page 104 CHECK OIL LEVEL will the-message appear the information center. CAUTION Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 105: Warning Lights
Controls & Features Warning Lights This section describes warning lights that are available or optional on the Standard Cluster, the Electronic Cluster and the LSS Cluster. Also be sure to read about the warning lights later in this section that apply to your specific cluster.
Page 106 Oldsmobile needs service. Unless the regular brake system warning light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on.9 the Index under Brake System Warning Light.
Page 107 Controls & Features Traction Control System Warning Light (omoN) The TRACTION OFF warning light means that the system is not working. This warning light may come on for the following reasons: If your transaxle overheats, the traction control system automatically shuts off for about three minutes.
Page 108 Warning Lights earlier in this Part. Brake System Warning Ljght (STANDARD CLUSTER) Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part still isn’t working, the other part can work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both p k working well.
Page 109 Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See the under Towing Your Oldsmobile.) Engine Coolant TEmpemture Warning Light (STANDARD CLUSTER)
Page 110 with the ignition on, may have a problem with fuse bulb. Have it fixed right away. If you make hard stop, the light come on for a moment. This. is normal. Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become thal Y o w l...
Page 111 Controls & Features Low Coolant Warning Light (STANDARD CLUSTER) this light comes on, your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See the I d a under Engine Coolant and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. The LOW COOLANT warning light will also come on when you turn on the ignition, but your engine is not running,...
Page 114 is on but the engine When the ignition is not running, light will come on you it is working, but as a test to show the light will go out when you t u r n Start. ignition to it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a prgblem with the .fuse or bulb.
Page 115 Controls & Features Royale LSS Cluster Warning Lights If you have t6e LSS Cluster, many of your warning lights work together with warning messages displayed in the intiormation center. Warning messages will interrupt normal displays. Press the TEST or RESET button .on the - o f the Driver Information System switchbank...
Page 116 Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See the Index under Towing Your Oldsmobile.)
Page 117 Controls & Driver Infomation System (OFTION) The Driver Information System provides useful information on: Date and Time Fuel Economy Fuel Remaining/Fuel Used Fuel Range Average Speed Remaining Oil Life and Oil Change Information Engine Coolant Temperature Tachometer (Engine RPM) Battery Voltage Distance to Destination Estimated Time of Arrival Elapsed Time...
Page 118: Test Button
u1M (EnglishMetric) Button Use the button on the instrument panel to change your instrument panel and information center displays between English and Metric measure. Button Test Press to acknowledge, or stop, a message. Also press to cycle through all messages received since the ignition was turned M P H Using the Driver...
Page 119: Fuel Economy
Controls & Features Fuel Economy The W O N button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific driving conditions. Press ECON to display average fuel economy, such as: 25.2 AVG MI/GAL or 9 . 3 AVG L/100 KM Press ECON again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as:...
Page 120: Avg Speed
2 3 5 ?RN(:.iI'i: " I ' :ORMATION CENTER Fuel Range Fuel range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It's based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the Press RANGE to tank. display fuel range, such as: FUEL RANGE MI or FUEL RANGE...
Page 121 Controls & Features M P H Oil Change Reminder (CONX) When remaining oil life is 10% or less, the system will calculate the approxi- mate distance to the next change. Then, when you first the vehicle start each day, a tone will sound and the display will show the approximate distance to the next oil change, such as: CHANGE OIL 155 MI or...
Page 122 Gages Pressing this button will display coolant temperature, such as: COOLANT 204" F or COOLANT 954°C If the cooh.nt temperature is too hot, the coolant temperature warning messages will appear in the idomation center (see Coolant Temperature a g e earlier t h i s section).
Page 123: Distance To Destination
Distance Destination This feature acts as a reverse trip odometer by counting backward from an estimated distance which you enter., before starting your trip. It also uses that information to determine the estimated time of arrival. To set, press DEST, then RESET and enter a maximum of four digits for length of your trip.
Page 124 If the time to destination calculation is 7 days or greater, the display will read: TRIP OVER 7 DAYS When the trip is complete a tone will sound and the display will show: TRIP COMPLETE The trip complete message will go off RESET when you press the TEST or button, or when you turn your ignition...
Page 125 Controls & Features Display and Time: Set the DATEYITME while the date is Press shown to display the time for five seconds. The time can be reset immediately after the date has been reset by pressing RESET while the time is displayed. You will have 60 seconds to make each entry.
Page 126: Trip Reset
Trip Reset You can reset a l l of the trip features to zero at the same time by pressing the RESET button for the Driver Information System and holding it for five seconds while in any of the following display modes: Fuel Economy Fuel Used Elapsed Time...
Page 127 Controls & Features Other information Center Messages The following messages in your information center mean that you could have problem your vehicle's with electronic systems. S e e your dealer as soon as possible. EEM DATA LINK PROB COOLANT SENDER PROBLEM FUEL SENDER PROBLEM OIL PRES SENDER PROB For information on bulb out messages,...
Page 128: Comfort Controls
Oldsmobile Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Part Comfort Controls ........
Page 129: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Comfort Controls Audio Systems & Four Season Climate Control The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Temperature Control: This lever changes the temperature the air coming through the system.
Page 130 a i r conditioner compressor operates a l l three air conditioner positions, and in DEFOG and DEF (Defrost) when the outside temperature is above freezing. When the conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and power.
Page 131: Rear Window Defogger
Comfort Controls Audio Systems & Defogging Windows with Bur Season Climate Control (CON To defog the side windows, set the selector switch to BI-LEV and the fan control to HIGH. Aim the side vents toward the side windows. For increased air flow to the side vents, close the center vents.
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Page 133: Automatic Electronic Climate Control
Comfort Controls & Automatic Electronic Climate Control (Cant.) To maintain proper comfort, the air flow direction will automatically change with increases or decreases in outside temperature, interior temperature, or sun load. After starting a cold engine, there may be up to a four-minute delay before the fan is turned on.
Page 134 tQ ' fl(Defog): Use on cold, humid days with two or more passengers when windows fog. The is directed through the heater, defrost, and side window vents. DEF (Defrost): Press to direct most to the windshield and side window vents. The f8n will automati- cally go to high.
Page 135 Comfort Controls Audio Systems & Rear Window Defogger REAR DEFOG: Press to warm the defogger grid on the rear window. The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating. The window defogger will turn off automatically after about minutes of use.
Page 137 Comfort Controls Systems & Audio...
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Page 141: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls Systems & Audio...
Page 142 Balance Controls c> Adjusts the left/right and fronthear speaker balance to your individual taste. When you change either adjustment, the bottom of the digital screen will display the point of balance you have selected. For the normal setting preset at the hctory, press the leftkight or fronthear balance symbols at the same time.
Page 143: Compact Disc Player
Comfort Controls Audio Systems & ..Compact Disc Player To Play a Compact Disc: you have the optional compact disc player, don't use mini-discs that called singles. They won't eject. Use only full-size compact discs. Press POWER turn the radio on.
Page 144: Understanding Radio Reception
Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System (omoN) Some audio system functions described in the previous pages can also be operated with the Steering Wheel Touch Controls option. Other touch controls also operate some climate controls. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control earlier in this section.
Page 145 Comfort ControJs & Audio Systems...
Page 147: Audio Systems
Comfort Controls Audio Systems & Power Antenna Mast Care (CONT.) NQTICE efore entering an automatic c sh, turn off your radio to e power antenna go down. ill prevent the mast from poss tting damaged. If the antenna es not go down when you turn radio off, it may be damaged eed to be cleaned.
Page 148 Here you’ll dormation fiia amur driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving and the Road ............Roadsigns .
Page 149: Your Driving
Your Driving the Uoad Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It's a good idea to know these codes you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it.
Page 150 WORKERS FLAGGER AHEAD SHOULDER Orange indicates road construction or maintenance. You’ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, as part road be closed off or torn up. And there be workers and too. maintenance vehicles mound, CANOEING SWIMMING Brown signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or...
Page 151: Your Driving And The Road
Your Driving and the Road KEEP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN RIGHT THROUGH ONLY Shape of Road S . n s (CONT) Rectangular (square or oblong) signs show speed parking regulations, limits, give directions, and such information as distances to cities. Symbols on Road Signs There many international road signs...
Page 153 Your Driving and the Road 1 5 2...
Page 155 Your Driving and the Road Drunken Driving (CONI) The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in some other countries it's lower than that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six one hour).
Page 156 CAUTION...
Page 157 Your Driving and the Road...
Page 158: Anti-Lock Brakes
Once the power assist is used up, it m a y take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes Your Oldsmobile has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding.
Page 159 Xe&s anti-lo&Wofb. b t ' s the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly jumps out brit animal of you. slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. CAUTION...
Page 160 To Use Anti-Lock: Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise and you m q even notice that your brake moves a little while this is going...
Page 161 Your Driving the Road Msc Brake Wear lndlcafors Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators make a t h a t high-pikhd warning sound when the brake pads -me worn new pads needed.
Page 163: Steering In Emergencies
But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time fbr ev action-steering around the problem. Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Page 164: Off-Road Recovery
Off=Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right o€f the edge of wheels have dropped road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so tbat your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 165 Your Driving and the Road Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially...
Page 167: Driving At Night
Your Driving and the Road Skidding (CONT.) start to slide. Quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle will straighten out. it does, straighten the front wheels. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road.
Page 168: Night Vision
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead is going just by looking at its taillights. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Page 169: High Beams
Your Driving and the Road High Beams If the vehicle approaching you has its high beams on, signal by flicking yours to high and then back to low beam. This the usual signal lower the headlight beams. If the other driver still doesn’t lower the beams, resist the temptation to put your high beams on.
Page 171: Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 172 Driving in Fbg, Mist and Haze...
Page 173: City Driving
Tips on Driving in Fog (corvr) something between you and moving vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, a private driveway, anything that removes you from other traffic. If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road, your lights on, turn...
Page 174 Freeway Driving mile, Mile for freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expresswqs, turnpikes, or superhighways) safest of a l l roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on f r e e m driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep the right.
Page 175 Your Lhiving and the Road Driving on the Freeway (CONT) If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a freeway having more than two lanes, make sure another vehicle isn't about to move into spot. Look at the vehicles two lanes over and watch for telltale signs: turn signals flashing, an increase in speed, or moving toward the edge of the lane.
Page 176: Driving A Long Distance
If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you’ll fmd experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it.
Page 177: On The Road
On the Road Unless you are the only driver, it is good to share the driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about 1 0 0 miles (160 or two hours at a sitting. Then, either change drivers or stop for some refreshment like coffee, tea or soft drinks and some limbering up.
Page 178 HilJ and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrai n . If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips sakr and more enjoyable.
Page 179: Hill And Mountain Roads
Your Driving and the Road Hill and Mountain Roads (CONTI you go over the top of a h i l l , alert. There could be something in stalled your lane, like a car or an accident. see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems.
Page 181: Torque Lock
P (Park). Winter Driving Here some tips for winter driving: (Park) Have your Oldsmobile in good shape for winter. sure your engine coolant is correct. Snow tires can help in loose snow, but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires.
Page 182 Ddving on Snow Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. is snow or ice However, if there betweenyour tires and the road, have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very carefd.
Page 183 Your Driving and the Road If You’re Caught in a B l i n d If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.
Page 184: If You're Stuck In Deep Snow
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 185 Your Diving and the Road a Tmiler (CONT) Your Oldsmobile can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capac& is for your vehicle, you should read the information in Weight Trailer that appears later in this section. But tradering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 186 And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909...
Page 187: Your Driving
Your Driving the Road Do Decide to Pulla Trailer (rnNX) Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load of any trailer is an important weight measure because it a€fects the total capacity weight of your -vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, cargo you m a y...
Page 189: Trailer Brakes
Your Driving the Road Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1, O OO pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes-and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Page 190 MakingTUrllS trailer, When you’re turning with a turns than normal. Do this make wider trailer won’t strike soft your shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Turn Signals When Towing a TMler When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has have a different signal flasher...
Page 191 Your Driving and the Road Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are i n place, release the brakes until the regular chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply parking brake, and then your (Park).
Page 192 Maintenance When Tmiler Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment.
Page 194 Part Problems on the Road H a z a r d Warning Flashers Jumpstarting Towing Your Oldsmobile Engine Overheating IfaTireGoesFlat ChangingaFlatTire Compact Spare Tire If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow 1 9 4...
Page 195: Problems On The Road
Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and O f f .
Page 196 Jump Statthg If your battery has down, you may want use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. But please follow the steps here to do it safely. CAUTION Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
Page 197 If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.
Page 198 Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the batteries have enough water. You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
Page 199 Problems on the Road Jump Starting (CONI) Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive if the (+) terminal vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive of the good battery.
Page 200: Towing Your Oldsmobile
Towing bur Oldsmobile T r y to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Oldsmobile. The usual towing equipment is: (A) Sling-type tow truck Wheel-lift tow truck (C) C a r carrier...
Page 201 Problems on the Road To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.
Page 202 Vehicle Hook-up Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read a l l the information on Towing Your Oldsmobile earlier in this section. 1. Attach T-hook c h a d into the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels, on both sides.
Page 203 Towing from the Rear- Vehicle Hook-up Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information on Towing Your Oldsmobile earlier in this section. Attach T-hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels.
Page 204: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or warning light about a hot engine on your Oldsmobile’s instrument panel. If you have the Electronic Cluster or Cluster, your information center will also displq messages about engine Index under overheating.
Page 205 Problems on the Road When you decide it’s s& to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: Coolant recovery tank h & ~ r pressure ( B ) (C) Electric engine the coolant inside coolanit is boiling, .don’t do recovery tank anything else until it cools down.
Page 206 Adding plain water to only your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning of clean water a proper antifreeze.
Page 207 Problems on the Road 3gine Overheating (CONX) if you spill You can be burned coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will bum if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery t a n k...
Page 208 How to Add Coolant the Radiator: You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it stops.
Page 209 Problems on the Road Engine Overheating (CONT) 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery but leave the radiator tank, pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 210 Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the mows on the pressure cap line up like this. Tire Goes It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you air goes maintain your tires properly. If out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 211 Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire (CONX) Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find :vel place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: Set the parking brake firmly.
Page 212 Turn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it, then lift the tire cover. Remove the spare tire from the trunk. Open jack storage cover by twisting the knob turn counter- clockwise. 4. Remove the jack wheel wrench.
Page 214 7. The following is necessary if you alloy have an wheel with (aluminum) a center cover that conceals the wheel nuts. Insert the flat end of the wheel wrench in the notch and pry off the center cover. Do not drop the cover or lay it fixe down, as it could be scratched or damaged.
Page 215: Changingaflattire
Problems on the Road Changing Flat Tire ~ O N X : ) is a notch in 10. Near each wheel well the frame into which to put the jack head. The front notch is 10 inches back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is 8 inches forward from the rear wheel well.
Page 216 Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 217 Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire (CONT) 17. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the jack completely. 2 1 6 In a crisscross sequence, tighten the wheel nuts firmly. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
Page 218: Compact Spare Tire
1 9. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Ere later in this section.
Page 219: If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow
Problems on the Road If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Snow Ice or What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 220 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 222: Appearance Care
Here you will fmd information about the care of your Oldsmobile This part begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also tephnical information about your vehicle. and a...
Page 223: Doing Your Own Sewice Work
Your Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle GM.
Page 224 Ethanol is ethyl or alcohol. grain Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle, Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
Page 225: Service & Appearance Care
Service Appearance Care & Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly.
Page 226 To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving. You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just t e l l us where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Page 227: Checking Things Under The Hood
Service Appearance Care & Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important parts underhood. Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle.
Page 228 Then go to the front the vehicle and pull up on the underhood release. L i f t the hood. CAUTION electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 229 Service Appearance Care & 3800 Engine (Code L) When you open the hood, you’ll see: Engine Coolant Recovery Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner 7. Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Radiator Pressure Cap Battery...
Page 230: Engine Oil
Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the pan.
Page 231: What Kind Of Oil To Use
Service di Appearance Care What Kind of Oil to Use Look for Three Things: “SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designations, such as “SGICC,” “SGICD,” “SF, SG, CC,” etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality.
Page 232: Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anythmg to your oil. Your Oldsmobile dealer is ready to advise if think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than miles (6 h).
Page 233: What To Do With Used Oil
Service Appearance Care & What to Do with Used Oil Used can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil by pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water.
Page 235: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Check: Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at an Oldsmobile dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
Page 236 To Check the Fluid Level: Park your vehicle on a level place. Place the shift lever i n 9 (Rtrk) with the parking brake applied. With your foot on the brake pedal, through move the-shift lever each gear range, pausing for abantthree seconds in 6ach range.
Page 237: Engine Coolant
If you have a problem with engine overheating, see the Indm under the way. Engine Overheating. The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile will: Give freezing protection down to -34" F (-37" C). Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128"...
Page 238 What to Use: Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 1825M,” which won’t damage aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming t o GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill.
Page 239: Adding Coolant
Service Appearance Care & Adding Coolant To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be between the mTLL COLD mark and FULL HOT. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to FULL HOT, or a little higher. INFORMATION CENTER If you have the Electronic Cluster or LSS Cluster and your coolant level is...
Page 240: Radiator Pressure Cap
Add coolant at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Radiator Pressure Cap damage from overheating. Be sure When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@ cap is recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant flow of system.
Page 241: Power Steering Fluid
Appearance Care Service & Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 242: Brake Master Cylinder
Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during no&...
Page 243: Replacing Brake System Parts
Vehicles we design and test have top- quality GM brake parts in them, as your Oldsmobile does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system-for example, when your brake...
Page 244: Vehicle Storage
Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery’s label.
Page 245: Halogen Bulbs
Service Appearance Care & Halogen Bulbs CAllTInN Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs. Headlght Bulb Replacement Index under For the type of bulb, Replacement Bulbs.
Page 246: Taillight Bulb Replacement
Taillight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see the Index under Replacement Bulbs. 1. In the trunk, remove the plastic screw 4. To remove bulb, push in and rotate it holding the carpeting in place. the carpet away from the rear pull corner of the trunk.
Page 247 Service Appearance Care & Loading bur Vehcle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge the driver’s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle.
Page 248 These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and leir warranties are delivered with every new Oldsmobile. If your spare tire is a ifferent brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each...
Page 249 Service Appearance Care & hflation-Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile.
Page 250: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in your Mainte- nance Schedule. See the Index under Scheduled Maintenance Services. this rotation pattern. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the fiont and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label.
Page 251: Buying New Tires
Sewice Appearance Care & Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading tires Idormation label. The installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 253: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
If the wheel leaks air out, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Oldsmobile dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know what kind of wheel you need.
Page 254: Used Replacement Wheels
roblems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometerlodometer calibration, headlight bumper aim, height, vehicle ground cleara- and tire or tire chai the body and chass Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how many miles it’s been driven.
Page 255 Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in a container to clean your Oldsmobile, be sure to follow the instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Page 256: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Oldsmobile
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. Your Oldsmobile dealer has two GM cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
Page 257 Service Appearance Care & Using SolVenf-Type Cleaner Special Cleaning Ptvblems Fabric Greasy or Oily Stains: Non-Greasy Stains:...
Page 258: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Just use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.
Page 259: Care Of Safety Belts
Service Appearance Care & Delco-Bose@ Speaker Covers Vacuum around a Delco-Base@ cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be damaged. If something gets on one of them, follow the steps earlier under Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric. Use as little solvent as you can. Care of Safety Belts speaker Keep belts clean and dry.
Page 260: Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn. Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s...
Page 261 Appearance Care Service & Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Oldsmobile may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See Index under Appearance Care.) Your Oldsmobile has a “basecoat/ clearcoat”...
Page 262 Sheet Me&/ Damage your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti- corrosion mterial to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Page 263: Chemical Paint Spotting
Vehicle Identification Number PIN) This is the legal identifier for your Oldsmobile. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 264: Engine Identification
Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for your GM engine. This code w i l l help you identlfy your engine, specifications, and replacement parts in this section. Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover.
Page 265: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Sewice Appearance Care & Fuses & Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fues caused by electrical problems. m a i n fuse panel is located to the left of the steering wheel, under the instrument panel.
Page 266 Left Side Fuse Panel Fuses & Circuit Breakers Rating Position (AMP-) Start-up Signal-Air Bag Trunk ReleaseIBack-up Lights/Brake-Shift Interlock (with Retained Accessory Power Option) Breaker-Power Window Breaker-Power Accessory Not Used Ignition/Illuminated Entry/Keyless Entry/Retained Accessory Controlhstrument Cluster Supplemental Inflatable Restraint ( A i r Bag) Cornering Lights/- Signals/(Back-up Interlock without Retained Accessory Power Option) Spare...
Page 267 Service & Appearance Care Right Side Fuse Panel Additional fuses are located in the relay center, on the f a r right side, below the instrument panel. You must remove the sound insulator on the right side of the passenger foot well to replace these fuses.
Page 268 HeadigJlf Wring The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlight system checked right away. Windshied Wipem The windshield wiper motor is protected by a...
Page 269: Capacities And Specifications
Service Appearance Care & Capacities & Specifications Automatic Transaxle 4 4 0 - T 4 when draining or rephcing torque converter, mre$uid may be needed. Pan Removal and Replacement After Complete Overhaul CwIjngSystem Refrigerant, Air Conditioning. Not all air conditioning refnserants are the same. conditioning system in your vehicle needs rMgerant, be sure the proper refrigerant used.
Page 270: Engine Specifications
Engine Specifications 3800 Timed Port Injection Engine ....VIN Engine Code Type ....Displacement .
Page 271: Fluids And Lubricants
Sewice Appearance Care & Fluids & Lubricants ITEM ....Antifreeze Coolant (Ethylene Glycol Base) ....Chassis Lubricant (Grease Gun Insert) Delco Supreme...
Page 272 ITEM Engine Oil Windshield Washer Solvent ....Power Steering Fluid (Normal) Power Steering Fluid (Cold Climate) (System be drained refilled with it.) ... Dielectric Silicone Grease...
Page 273: Replacement Bulbs
Service Appearance Care & Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS Back-up Lights........Cornering Lights .
Page 274 INSIDE LIGHTS ..........DoorCourtesyLights .
Page 275 Notes...
Page 276: Maintenance Schedule
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your Oldsmobile dealer for details Part Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment...
Page 277: A Word About Maintenance
So please read this part and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Oldsmobile dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done.
Page 278: How This Part Is Organized
It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Oldsmobile dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. Section D: Recommended Fluids &...
Page 279: Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle best and wants be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service...
Page 281 Secfion A: Scheduled Mainfenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
Page 283 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I 1 Follow Schedule 11 ONLY if none of driving conditions specified i n Schedule I apply. Emission Control Sewice. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pelform this maintenance item will nullifL the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion o f vehicle us@l lije.
Page 284 The services shown this schedule up to are to be 45,000 miles (75 OOO km) performed after at the same intervals. 45,000 miles MILES (000) 22.5 37.5...
Page 285 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services EXp/allatiOll SChedUkd MahtellallCe SeWiCeS Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule I I . ITEM NO. SERVICE Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use Energy Conserving “ S G ’ designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SG/CC,”...
Page 286 ITEM...
Page 287: Fuel Tank Cap
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ITEM NO. SERVICE Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 dusty conditions. replacement intervals *An Emission Control Service. US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to p e ~ o r m this maintenance item will not nul@ the emission w a m r y or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle us&l lve.
Page 288: At Least Once A Month
Secfion B: Owner Checks & Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. At Each Fuel Fill (It is important b r you or a service station attendant to perbrm these underhood checks at each h e / fi//.) CHECK SERVICE Engine...
Page 289: At Least Once A Year
Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks & Setwces At Least Once a Year CHECK OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate aJl hinges and latches, including those for the Body Lubrication hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console doors and any folding seat hardware.
Page 290 When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room n case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin Underbody l3lushing otheia yet,...
Page 291 Mntentenance Schedule Secfion C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 292: Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your USAGE Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SG/CC,”...
Page 293 Maintenance Schedule Section D; Recommended Fluids & Lubricants USAGE lKey Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. l2345l20), synthetic S A E 5W-30 engine oil or silicone Automatic Transaxle Engine oil. S h i f t Linkage Floor S h i f t Linkage Engine oil.
Page 294 USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring a. Engine Anchor Pawl b. Release b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent). Hood and Door Hinges Engine o i l or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1 0 5 0 1 0 9 ) . Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges...
Page 295: Section E: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule ODOMETER DATE READING or Schedule 1 1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed.
Page 296 ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING...
Page 297 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.) ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE READING...
Page 298 Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance This part also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects Customer Assistance Znfomation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired BBB MediatiodArbitration Program .
Page 299 Manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of Dealership Management, it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. Canada, contact ( I n GM of Canada Customer Assistance...
Page 300 When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealemhip, using the dealership’s hcdities, equipment and personnel. is why we That suggest follow Step One first if you have a problem.
Page 301: Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section has been very successful in achieving customer satisfaction. However, if you have not been substantially satisfied, Oldsmobile wants you to be aware of GM' voluntary participation in a no-charge mediatiodarbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE.
Page 302 For further information concerning the program, call the BBB at 1-800-955-5100. You may also call the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network. This program not be available in l a w all states, depending on state...
Page 303: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, Michigan 48909 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 304: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features & Benefits
Oldsmobile dealership, take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program. The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Page 305: Index
They can help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars trucks. Your Oldsmobile dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle.
Page 306 You can subscribe to Oldsmobile Product Service Publications (PSP’s). This will include bulletins for vehicles sold by Oldsmobile and will not be limited to PSP’s applicable to any particular model. When you buy a subscription, you will receive the PSP’s in periodic mailings, shortly after they come out.
Page 307 The number to call is 1-800-551-4123. Copies Participating Dealers Copies of indexes and individual PSP’s are at your participating Oldsmobile dealer, You can ask to see them. A Very Important Reminder These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the “do-it- yourselfer I’...
Page 308 Publication Order Form Oldsmobile Division service publications are intended for use by professional, qualified technicians. Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training, tools, and equipment could cause injury to you or others and darnage to your,&ehicle that cause it not to operate properly.
Page 309 Publication Order F o m 1993 Model Year with Binder 1992 Model Year with Binder 1991 Model Year with Binder 1990 Model Year with Binder 1989 Model Year with Binder Subtotal Subscription Service Subtotal Service Publications Order Total Price subject to change. QUANTITY SUBTOTAL 00.00...
Page 310 1993 Sewice Manuals Order Form Eilghty Achieva Cutlass & Cruiser Cutlass Ciera Cutlass Si1 houette Bravada (Includes Shipping & Handling, US order only. Foreign orders Order Total must remit U.S. funds and add $10 for each Service Manual to cover postage and handling.) Check h'ere free order past-model...
Page 312 ... . A B S Warning Light ..Accessory Power Outlets Adding ....Brake Fluid .
Page 316 Jack, .210 T i r e . Runpstartipg ; ... , . . 1 9 5 Keys .4;6...
Page 317 . . . Ek..* , . . ' * ..
Page 318: Service Station Information
....Child Restraints Child Restraints-How to ....Install Them ..Child Restraints.
Page 319 TorqueLock ....Towing a Trailer Towing Your Oldsmobile ....Traction Control Traction Control Warning Light .
Page 320 ... . . Windshield Wipers ....underhood Light ....Unleaded Gasoline .
Page 321 Sewice Station Infomation PagG223 The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. Page 243 Coohg System Check and add coolant only at the t a nk. coolant recovery The fluid should be at or a little above the FULL HCYI' mark when the engine is warm.

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