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  • Page 1 22586099 REPRODUCTION...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    E I G H T 1 9 9 4 E I G H T Y OWNER'S MANUAL Table of Contents The Heritage Oldsmobile Problems on the Road. Service & Appearance Care 7 Maintenance Schedule. Customer Assistance Information . Includes "Reporting Safety Defects" on page Index.
  • Page 4 We reserve the right to make changes product after that time without further notiee. Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Oldsmobile Division. For Canadian Owners Canadian Who Prefer a French Language Manual first sold...
  • Page 8: Part

    Part 2: Features Controls start This part explains how to operate your Oldsmobile. Part 3: Comfort Controls Audio Systems & This tells you how to adjust the part ventilation and comfort controls and...
  • Page 10 Use this Manual Safeiy warnings and Symbds You will f i d number of safety this book. cautions in We use with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
  • Page 11 Vehicle Symbols These are some the symbols will find your velucle. symbols example, these are used original battery: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Sattery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery These symbols are important for and your your...
  • Page 12 Use this Manual symbols of your These some controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Defroster Windshield I iii 1 Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Power Window symbols used on These warning lights: and indicator Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti-Lock Brakes...
  • Page 13 Part Restraint Systems & Seats Seats and Seat Controls ... 12 Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags) ... Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ... Right Front Passenger Position Center Passenger Position ... Rear Seat Passengers ...
  • Page 14: Seats And Restraint Systems

    Seats & Restraint Systems Controls Seats Seat This section tells you about the seats- how to adjust them-and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat Move the control lever under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it.
  • Page 15 Seatback Control (B): Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch forward. Tilt the seatback backward by holding the switch back. Manual Reclining Seatback Lift the lever to release the seatback, then tilt the seatback forward or baclward, as desired. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
  • Page 16: Safety Belts

    di Restraint Systems Seats Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. of a This position reduces the chance neck injury in a crash. This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.
  • Page 17 This figure lights up as a reminder to Belt Reminder buclde up. (See Safety Light in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here's why: They work. You never know if you'll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don't know if it will be a bad one.
  • Page 18 & Restraint Systems Seats Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield , . , Put someone on it. or the instrument panel Get it up to speed.
  • Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and chiIdren. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see the section after this one, called Children. Follow those rules for everyone's protection.
  • Page 21 3 . Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long Safety Belt Extender enough, see of this section.
  • Page 22 Seats & Restraint Systems , , G 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. You can move the adjuster up from a lower position by pushing the bottom of the release handle.
  • Page 23 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body.
  • Page 24: Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags)

    Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags) This section explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)? or “air bag,” system. Your Oldsmobile has an air bag for the driver and for the right-front passenger. Here are the most important things to lmow:...
  • Page 25: Airbag Readiness Light

    VOLTS nur; BRAKE Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is a problem. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to or Start.
  • Page 26 & Restraint Systems Seats The Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle the steering wheel. The right-front passenger's air bag is located in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-...
  • Page 28 Servicing Your Air BagEquipped Oldsmobile Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be serviced. There are parts 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 30: Rear Seat Passengers

    Seats & Resbaint Systems When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
  • Page 31: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

    Passenger Rear Seat Outside Positions LaplShoulder Belt The positions next to the windows havc lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
  • Page 32: Children

    Restraint Systems Seats & CAUTEQN: To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Chiiiiren Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 33: Child Restraints

    a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicIe, but the wilI show you how to do that... . (cowhua) CAUTION secure the b@by i r r an restfint.
  • Page 35 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
  • Page 36 Restraint Systems & Seats To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way.
  • Page 37 See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. Put the restraint the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
  • Page 38 Seats & Restraint Systems 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 anc buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the...
  • Page 39 Buclde the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
  • Page 40: Larger Children

    & Restraint Systems Seats Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
  • Page 42: Safety Belt Extender

    Seats & Restraint Systems Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But i f a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long...
  • Page 43 Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 44: Features And Controls

    The door keys are for the doors and all Ither locks. a e n a new Oldsmobile is delivered, :he dealer removes the plugs from the teys and gives them to the first owner. 3owever, the ignition key may not have plug.
  • Page 45 Your dealer can help determine which blank you need. NOTICE: Your Oldsmobile has a number new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.
  • Page 46: Power Door Locks

    Fea&res Controls & ..........
  • Page 48: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

    Reassemble the transmitter. Check the transmitter operation. Rear Door Security Locks Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear door security loclts that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these loclts: Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position.
  • Page 49 The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: Unlock the door from the inside. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open...
  • Page 50 - so don’t do it. When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you.
  • Page 52 & Controls Features System illuminated Enfry (OPTION) When you lift the handle of either front door, lights inside your vehicle will go These lights will go off after about 20 seconds, or when you start your engine. The lights will also go on when you press any button on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter.
  • Page 53: Remote Trunk Release

    Remote Trunk Release (OPTION) Press the release button located to the left of the steering column to release the trunk lid. The Trunk Security override switch must be in the ON position, and the transaxle in P (Park). The system also worlts with the Remote Lock Control.
  • Page 54: Glove Box

    To open, lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door. Yehick “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed -...
  • Page 56 3 . If your engine still won’t start (or but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. T r y pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds.
  • Page 57 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact an Oldsmobile dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
  • Page 58 & Con~ols Features There are several shift positions. In this manual, these are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below: Park Reverse Neutral Overdrive Third Second First 1 Dark (Park): This locl<s your front wheels. :t's the best position to use when you ;tart your engine because your vehicle :an't move easily.
  • Page 59 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 On position.
  • Page 60 Features & Controls R N m 3 2 1 Neutral N (Neutral): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N when your vehicle is being towed. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out...
  • Page 61: Forward Gears

    R N B 3 2 1 Gears Forward I D 1 (Automatic Overdrive): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than about 35 mph (56 ltm/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
  • Page 62: Parking Brake

    Controls & Features transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object.
  • Page 63 Shifing Into (Park} ' F n Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position as follows: Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go. Move the ignition key to Lock.
  • Page 64: Engine Running

    P (Park). Shifting Out of P (Park) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift...
  • Page 65: Engine Exhaust

    from P (Park) when the ignition is in the On position. See the Index under Shifting the Automatic Transaxle. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure the shift lever-push the shift lever all the way into (Park) as you maintain brake application.
  • Page 66 & Controls Features Running Your Engine Mile You're Parked It's better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicie won't move. See Shifting Into E (Park) in the Index.
  • Page 67: Tilt Steering Wheel

    Tilt Steering Wheel 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 ex‘ .nd enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
  • Page 68 Controh & Features Turn SipllMultifinction 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 HeadZights. See the Index under Headlights.
  • Page 70 Features di Controli For steady wiping at low speed, turn thc band away from you to the LO position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes.
  • Page 71: Cruise Control

    Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. CAUTiQN: fn fre&2irrg weathm, dan’t your tdse washer until the washeir warmed.
  • Page 72 Features Controls & To Set Cruise Control Move the cruise control switch to ON. Get up to the speed you want. Push in the button at the end of the lever and release it. your Take foot off the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 74 & Controls Features course, applying the brake tales you out cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control steep hills. Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn cruise control: Step lightly the brake pedal;...
  • Page 76: Instrument Panel Intensity Control

    Controls & Features At night, you can turn off all exterior lights when you are in P (Park) by moving the Twilight Sentinel control all the way past OFF to turn it off, if it was on. If it was off, move the control to the right to turn it an, then back off.
  • Page 77 Sunglasses Storage (OPTION) Some models have a storage compartment for glasses in your overhead console. Press the release button to lower the door. Place your glasses inside the door. To close the door, raise it and press it into position. Rear Reading Lights (OPTION) These lights go on when you open a...
  • Page 78 Controls & Features Elecfrochromic DayINight Rearview Mirror with Compass (OPTION) This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the M or C/M positions. One photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense headlights behind you.
  • Page 79 Compass Variance: Variance is the difference between nagnetic north and geographic north. [n some areas the difference between :he two can be great enough to cause :alse compass readings. If this happens, Iollow these instructions to set the Jariance for your particular location: Locate your location on the zone map.
  • Page 80: Power Remote Control Mirrors

    & Conbols Features Manual Remote Control Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted you can j,ust see the side your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the lever on the driver’s door. .,*,...
  • Page 81: Visor Vanity Mirrors

    Visor Vanity Mirrors Standard Mirrors: Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. Lighted Mirrors: If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lights come on when you open the cover. These can even be used for reading. You can adjust the brightness of the lights with the switch.
  • Page 82: Ashtrays And Lighter

    Conlrok & Features To open the lower storage compartment, press the release lever under the front edge of the lower cover. Rear Storage Armrest (OPTION) To open, fold down the armrest console, press the latch on the underside and pull up the top. In addition to storage space there is a fold-out cup holder.
  • Page 84 Con&oli & Features...
  • Page 85 Eighty Eight Royale The Instrument Panel- Your information System Your instrument panel is designed you lmow 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 87 Eighty Eight LSS The Instrument Panel- Your Information System The 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 88 & Controls Features Instrument Panel Clusters Your Oldsmobile is equipped with one that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for STANDARD CLUSTER A ? - TEMP LEVEL...
  • Page 89 ELECTRONlC CLUSTER LSS CLUSTER RPM X 1 0 0 0...
  • Page 90 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
  • Page 91: Trip Odometer

    (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be true.
  • Page 92 (km). Pressing the E/M button will also cycle all other displays through English and metric units. Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer. The odometer will read ERROR if someone has tampered with You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.
  • Page 94: Engine Coolant Temperature

    & Controls Features FUEL ONLY UNLEADED %e/ Gage ( a m R o N I c c L u s r m ) tour fuel gage bars light up when the gnition is on to show you about how nuch fuel you have left, when the gnition is on.
  • Page 95 pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In ProbZems on the Road, this manual shows what to do. See the Index under Engine Overheating. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Light (ELECTRONIC CLUSTERJ...
  • Page 96: Brake System Warning Light

    Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.
  • Page 98 & Controls Features If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Oldsrnobile needs service.
  • Page 99 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels when the TRACTION OFF warning light is can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin your wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible.
  • Page 100 & Conlrols Features CHECK Malfunction lndicator Light ENGINE UGHT) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls systems. This warning light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.
  • Page 101 If you have a problem with your oil, this warning light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. fast warning chime may also sound. If you have the electronic cluster, PRES STOP ENGINE will be displayed in the information center.
  • Page 102 T E M ~ LEVEL TRACT1 TRACTION Oil Level Warning light or Message When the CHECK OIL or OIL LEVEL warning light comes on, or the information center displays CHECK OIL LEVEL, it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to quarts (.95 L) low.
  • Page 103 Driver Infomtion Center (OPTION) The Driver Information Center provides useful infomation on: Fuel Used and Range Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Tachometer (Engine RPM) Battery Voltage Oil Pressure Oil Life Date Elapsed Time Vehicle System Diagnosrrcs Explanation of Controls There are four buttons that control the functions of the Driver Information...
  • Page 104 or LOW BRAKE FLUID is displayed, only the chime can be shut off by pressing RESET. If the message HOT. ..STOP ENGINE or LOW PRES STOP ENGINE is displayed, neither the chime nor the message can be shut the problem requires immediate attention.
  • Page 105: Fuel Range

    If RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds, fuel used, fuel range, average fuel economy, and elapsed time will all be reset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed. Do not confuse fuel used with the amount of fuel remaining in your tank. UNLEAOED FUEL ONLY Fuel Range Press SEL...
  • Page 106: Battery Voltage

    & Controls Features Average Fuel Economy 7 to Press SEL select ECONOMY. Press SEL 4b if necessary to display the average fuel economy. The display will show a reading such as: 25.2 AVG MI/GAL 35.1 U100 Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your driving over all driving conditions.
  • Page 107: Oil Pressure

    FUEL UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Oil Pressure Press SEL to select OIL. Press if necessary to display the oil pressure. The display will show a reading such as: OIL PRESSURE 57 PSI OIL PRESSURE 393 KPA UNLEADED FUEL ONLY . . . i : ;...
  • Page 108 Feahres & Controls UNLEAOEO FUEL ONLY . .. i:::: 1: : . I... When the oil life is zero, a tone will sound and the display will show: CHANGE OIL NOW Then, when you start the vehicle, a tone will sound and the CHANGE OIL NOW message will display each time the vehicle is started.
  • Page 110 & Controls Features If RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds, fuel used, fuel range, average fuel economy, and elapsed time will all be reset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed. Vehicle System Diagnostics The following messages in your information center mean that there may be a problem with the vehicle’s electronic systems.
  • Page 112: Comfort Controls &Audio Systems

    Comfort Controls &Audio Systems Four Season Climate Control The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep the windows closed while using them. Your vehicle has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Temperature Control: This knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system.
  • Page 113 BI-LEV (Bi-Level) (Defrost) LOWER DEFOG UPPER REClRC...
  • Page 114: Air Conditioning

    Comfort Controlk &Audio Systems (Defrost): Use to direct most of the air to the windshield and side window vents. The air conditioning may run if the temperature is above 40°F (4°C) to dehumiddy the air. DEFOG: Use on cold, humid days with two or more passengers when the windows fog.
  • Page 118 Comfort Controls &Audio Systems DEFOG UPPER LOWER BI-LEV (Bi-Level) FRONT (Defrost)
  • Page 120: Passenger Temperature Control

    Comfort Controls &Audio Systems of the cool air can be The direction controlled by adjusting, or turning off, the outlets in the dash. Aiming them over your shoulder will benefit both front and rear passengers. Back seat passengers can also redirect airflow at the rear of the center console.
  • Page 121 Extended ldling with Automatic Electronic Climate Control When the engine idles for a long time, the outside temperature sensor may be affected by warm air from the engine. The climate control system may blow air that is too cool. This should stop once the vehicle is moving again.
  • Page 122: Comfort Controls

    Comfort Controls & Audio Now-Through Ventilation System Your Oldsmobile’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning :an is running. Svstems...
  • Page 123: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Oldsmobile, and how to get the best performance from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle. Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late.
  • Page 124: Fm Stereo Radio

    Comfort Controk di Audio Systems Stereo 9M/FM Radio rhe digital display indicates information In time or radio station frequency, the radio band, whether the ;tation is in stereo, and other audio system functions. PWR/VOL (PowerNolume): With the gnition on, push this knob to turn the system on or off.
  • Page 126 Comfort Contprols & AMIFM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone Control and Cassetfe Tape Player The digital display indicates information on time or radio station Erequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, and other audio system functions.
  • Page 128 Comfort Controls &Audio Systems BASS: Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position. Turn it to adjust bass response. As you turn the knob you will feel the center position. Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position. Turning BASS will change the radio’s Automatic Tone Control feature to MANUAL.
  • Page 129 NR (Noise Reduction): This radio has Dolby@ B Noise Reduction to reduce background noise on Dolby‘ B encoded tapes. Press this button to reduce background noise on your tape. The Dolby symbol will appear in the display. Dolby’ Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
  • Page 130 Comfort Controls di Audio Systems Stereo Radio 4MIFM with Control, Casseff e 4ufomafic Tone and Compact Disc Player rhe digital display indicates information sn time or radio station frequency, the 4M or FM radio band, whether the 'tation is in stereo, and other audio ystem functions.
  • Page 131 When you press SCAN and hoId it for about two seconds until the display shows PSCAN (Preset Scan), the radio will scan only stations that you’ve preset with your radio pushbuttons. Press SCAN again to stop on a station. RCL (Recall): When the ignition is off, press RCL to display the time.
  • Page 132 Comfort Co&ok &Audio Systems...
  • Page 133 To Play A Compact Disc: The CD player will play either normal- size discs or the smaller 8 cm discs without an adapter. With the ignition on, insert the disc partway into the slot, with the label side up. The player should pull it in and it will begin playing.
  • Page 134: Understanding Radio Reception

    Comfort Cont~ols &Audio Systems Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System (opTIoIv) 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 Touch controls.
  • Page 136: Fixed Mast Antenna

    Comfort Controls &Audio Systems Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by .hand. If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it.
  • Page 137 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 Part Your Driving and the Road ..Defensive Dnvlng Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle BraI<ing Anti-Lock Brakes ...
  • Page 138: Your Driving And The Road

    Your Driving and the Road...
  • Page 140 Your Driving and the Road true for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash, the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking.
  • Page 141 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Oldsmobile has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. This light on the instrument panel will on when you start your vehicle.
  • Page 142: Traction Control System (Option)

    Your Driving and the Road Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
  • Page 144 But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive 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 146 “overdriving” those canditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Oldsmobile’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering slud, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
  • Page 148: Night Vision

    Your Driving and the Rod Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light up only much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. Night Vision No one can see well at night as in the...
  • Page 150: City Driving

    Your Driving and the Road especially careful when you pass another vehicle. AlIow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread Index.) depth. (See Tires in City Driving One of the biggest problems with city...
  • Page 152: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Your Driving and the Road Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
  • Page 154: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Your Driving and the Road You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
  • Page 155 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under bridges.
  • Page 156: Towing A Trailer

    To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section, and see your Oldsmobile dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle tow a trailer if it is...
  • Page 158: Safety Chains

    Your Driving and the Road Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
  • Page 160: Driving On Grades

    Your Driving and the Road When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not.
  • Page 161: Problems On The Road

    Part Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers ... 160 Jump Starting Towing Your Oldsmobile ... Engine Overheating If a Tire Goes Flat ... 173 Changing Flat Tire ... Compact Spare Tire ...
  • Page 162 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flushers 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 off.
  • Page 163: Other Warning Devices

    Jump Starting you may If your battery has run down, want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your...
  • Page 164: Problems On The Road

    Problems on the Road Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.
  • Page 165 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one.
  • Page 166: Towing Your Oldsmobile

    Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. . . I Towing Your Oldsmobile to have a GM dealer or a rofessional towing service tow your Xdsmobile. The usual towing :quipment is:...
  • Page 167 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released.
  • Page 168 Towing from the Front-Vehicle HOO~-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 into the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels, on both sides.
  • Page 169: Engine Overheating

    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 170 Problems on the Road If Steam Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badIy damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. No Steam Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see...
  • Page 172 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. 1 70 CAUTfUN: can be burned if you spEiI caoiant on hut engine parts< Coolant contains ethylene glycof and it \stilt bum if the engine parts are hot enough, Don’t spilf cwfant on a hut engine,...
  • Page 173 How fo Add Coolant to 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 first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
  • Page 174 Problem on the Road Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. I 72 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
  • Page 176 Remove the spare tire from the trunk.
  • Page 177 Remove the jack and wheel wrench. The following (a-d) are necessary only if you have wire wheel covers: Remove the special key wrench that’s attached to the trunk sidewall. of the special key b)Using the handle wrench, pry off the center emblem cover to reveal the theft-deterrent wheel nut.
  • Page 178 Problems on the Road Remove the wheel cover. Non-wire stainless finish full wheel covers are removed by using the end of the wheel wrench handle to pry around the edge of the wheel cover until it comes loose. If you have wire wheels, do not pry the cover off.
  • Page 179 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack, and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame into which to put the jack head. The front notch is 10 inches back from the front wheel well.
  • Page 180 Problems on the R o d Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the jack far enough enough room for the spare tire to fit. NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack.
  • Page 181 ~~~~ Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the jack completely.
  • Page 182 Problems on the Road Don’t try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare.
  • Page 183: Mud, Ice Or Snow

    Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together. NOTICE: Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too.
  • Page 184 Notes...
  • Page 185: Service &Appearance Care

    Part 6 Service &Appearance Care Here you will find 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 technical information about your vehicle, and a section devoted to its appearance care.
  • Page 186 If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Oldsmobile than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications in the Index.
  • Page 187 Fuel The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will of your find the VIN at the top left instrument panel, (See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index.) 3800 Tuned Port Engine (Code L) Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at octane or higher.
  • Page 189: Filling Your Tank

    You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you're going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank Fuel Capacity:...
  • Page 190: Service And Appearance Care

    Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside Your Oldsmobile in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear at least three cliclts.
  • Page 191 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. Underhood Light Your parking lights or headlights must be on for the underhood light to function when you open the hood.
  • Page 192 & Appearance Sewice Care 3800 Engine (Code L) When you open the hood, you’ll see: Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 . Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Radiator Pressure Cap Battery...
  • Page 193 3800 SC Engine (Code 1) When you open the hood, you’ll see: Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 . Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 . Brake Fluid Reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Radiator Pressure Cap IO.
  • Page 194: Engine Oil

    Appearance Care & Sewice Engine Oil If the Check Oil Level message, Oil Level light, or Check Oil light on the instrument panel comes it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see Check Oil Level Message, Oil Level Light, or Check Oil Light in the Index.
  • Page 195: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    What Kind of Oil to Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the ?roper quality for your vehicle will be .dentified with this new “starburst” jymbol. The “starburst” symbol ndicates that the oil has been certified the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferred for use in your 5asoline engine.
  • Page 196: Engine Oil Additives

    Service & Appearance Care These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo (symbol) on most containers. If you cannot find oils with the “starburst” symbol, you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol, containing the three things noted above.
  • Page 197: What To Do With Used Oil

    Engjne Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder. If your vehicle has this option, see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index. What to Do with Used Oil...
  • Page 198 Service & Appearance Cure To Check or Replace the Air Cleaner Tuned Port Engine): (3800 Unscrew the three wingscrews in the housing cover and pull back. Unscrew the clamp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches to the throttle body near the top of the engine.
  • Page 199 To Check or Replace the Air Cleaner Supercharged Engine) (3800 Unsnap the three clips in the housing cover. Unscrew the clamp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches to the throttle body near the top of the engine. Detach the hose from the throttle body, then pull back the rear of the housing cover.
  • Page 200: Supercharger Oil

    Services in the Index. 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 201 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic - especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to...
  • Page 202 If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating in the Index. The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile will: Give freezing protection down to-34”F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C).
  • Page 203: Adding Coolant

    NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant...
  • Page 204 Service &Appearance Care Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a (10.5 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent loss and possible engine coolant damage from overheating.
  • Page 205: Windshield Washer Fluid

    What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. Se Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or malting a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause Iealcs and damage hoses and seals.
  • Page 206: Brake Master Cylinder

    If you do, wash it off immediately. See Appearance Care in the Index. Brake Wear Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are...
  • Page 208: Vehicle Storage

    Sewice & Appearance Care Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedoms 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 209: Taillight Bulb Replacement

    Twist the bulb assembly turn and pull out the bulb assembly. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness and replace the bulb assembly. Reverse steps to replace the bulb assembly and headlight housing. Make sure the tabs (A) are locked into slots (B) before tightening the screws.
  • Page 210: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Service Appearance Care & 3 . Rotate the bulb housing turn and remove it. To remove the bulb, push in and rotate it countercloclnvise. Replace the bulb. Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillight. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
  • Page 212 Service Appearance Care & 21 0 (Canlinued) NOTICE If your tires have to80 niwh ab (overinflatian) get: 'Unusual wear handling Rough. ride Needless damage from rda hazards.
  • Page 213: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See Schedukd Maintenance Services Index. in the Use this rotation pattern. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label.
  • Page 215: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    (except air, some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Oldsmobile dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will lmow the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same...
  • Page 216 Service &Appearance Care...
  • Page 217 Be carehl with hair dryer or heat the fabric. .lamp% Yaw could scorch sponge. Don't saturate thematerid. will set.
  • Page 218 Service Appearance Care &...
  • Page 219: Windshield And Wiper Blades

    High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle, 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.
  • Page 220 These brushes can take off the protective coating. white Sidewall Tires Your Oldsmobile dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with the cleaner. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
  • Page 221: Sheet Metal Damage

    Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti- corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign...
  • Page 222 Yehick Identification Number 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 look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
  • Page 223: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Ad=On Ekcb-ical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
  • Page 224 Appearance Cure & Service Left Side Fuse Panel Position Rating (AMP.) Circuit Breaker-Power Windows Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used Start-up Signal - Air Bag Spare Not Used Interior Lamps Ignition (Run), Automatic Courtesy Lights, Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Cigar Lighter Turn Signal, Back-up Lights, Cornering Lights, Brake-...
  • Page 225 Position Rating (AMP.) Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans, Transaxle Parking Lamps Not Used Not Used (Battery) Chime, Radio, Cluster Ignition (Run/Crank), Chime, Cluster Spare Not Used Not Used Base A/C Not Used Not Used Radio Not Used Auxiliary Outlet(s) Not Used Ignition (Off/Unlocl<) Not Used...
  • Page 226 Service & Appearance Care ?igM Side Fuse Panel (CONTJ Position Rating (AMP.) Door Locks Cruise Control, Misc. Engine Controls Not Used Power Antenna, Lock Switch Fuel Pump Not Used Horns Injectors Programmer- Not Used Powertrain Control Module, PASS-I<ey@ I1 Not Used Circuitry...
  • Page 227: Windshield Wipers

    MaxifuselRelay Center To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn the two knobs turn counterclockwise and loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side of the cover. Then remove the cover. The inside of the cover has a chart that explains the features and controls governed by each fuse and relay.
  • Page 228 Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile dealer. additional information, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet.
  • Page 230 & Appearance Sewice FIuids & Lubricants ITEM Antifreeze Coolant ... Year-round antifreeze for ... 1052753 (Ethylene Glycol Base) Chassis Lubricant ... General chassis lube, etc. (Grease Gun Insert) Delco Supreme 11s Brake Fluid ... Brake System ... Automatic Transmission Fluid ... Automatic Transaxle DEXRONB-111 DEXRONQ-IIE ...
  • Page 231 BULB...
  • Page 232 Service &Appearance Care Overhead INSIDE Front Overhead Lights Rear Overhead Lights ... Visor Vanity Lights ... 7065 Doors Front Courtesy Lights ... 74 Rear CourtesyNarning Lights ... Instrument Panel IP Sound Insulator Panel (Lower Floor Lighting) ... 168 Glove Compartment Light ... Ashtray Light ...
  • Page 235: Maintenance Schedule

    Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your vehicle warranties. See vour Oldsmobile dealer for details. Part Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment How This Part is Organized ...
  • Page 236 Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 238 Maintenance Schedule 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 ltm) When most trips are less than miles (16 lm) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
  • Page 239 The services shown on this chart 60,000 after 60,000 miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) KILOMETERS (000) miles (100 000 km) should be performed Emission Control Service. : : : The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure perform this maintenance item...
  • Page 240 Maintenance Schedule Schedule /I Follow Schedule TI ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. TO BE SERVICED ITEM Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance No‘ following Schedules Sentices Spark Wire 1nspection“’t Plug WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) Months occurs (whichever...
  • Page 241 The services shown on this chart up to 60,000 miles after 60,000 miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) 22.5 KILOMETERS 1000) should be performed (100 000 km) 57.5 52.5 An Emission Control berme. ’ : : Environmental Protection Agency L I S .
  • Page 242: Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Maintenance Schedule Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. The proper fluids and lubricants to u”s’e are listed in Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
  • Page 243 Transaxle Service- Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 ltm) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
  • Page 244: Section B: Owner Checks

    Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks 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 Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, shown in Section D.
  • Page 245 WHAT TO Starter Switch...
  • Page 246 Maintenance Schedule C,HECK WHAT TO DO SERVICE Paking Brake . a d Automatic P (Park) 'Tmnsaxle iMech&m,Check...
  • Page 247: Section C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Periodic Maintenance Inspections Section 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 248 INSPECTION ORSERVICE Inspection...
  • Page 249: Section D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Section Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE API service SH or SG Energy Conserving II oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH”or Engine Oil may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,”...
  • Page 250 Maintenunce Schedule USAGE Engine oil. Floor Shift Linkage Chassis lubricant (GM Chassis Lubrication NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Windshield Washer GM OptikleenB Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring a. Engine oil. Anchor b.
  • Page 251 Section E: Muintenance 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 I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed.
  • Page 252 Maintenance Schedule ODOMETER SERVICED BY PERFORMED MAINTENANCE DATE READING...
  • Page 253 ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED READING...
  • Page 254 Maintenance Schedule ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE READING...
  • Page 255: Customer Assistance Information

    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. Part Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired ...
  • Page 256: Customer Assistance Infomation

    If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 257 1-800-263-3830.) GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE- Alternative Resolution Program* Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile dealer are committed to malting sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. If a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been...
  • Page 258 Customer Assistance Infomultion...
  • Page 259: Who Is Covered

    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 260 CustopnerAssis~nee Infomtion...
  • Page 261 The number to call is 1-800-551-4123. Copies at Participating Dealers of Indexes and PSP’s are at your Copies 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.”...
  • Page 262 Product Service Publication Ordering Informution 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 others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly.
  • Page 264 Notes...
  • Page 265: Center Passenger Position

    A B S Warning Light Accessory Power Outlets Adding Brake Fluid ... 204 Electrical Equipment ... 121. 221 ... 169. 171 Engine Coolant Engine Oil ... 192. 198 Power Steering Fluid ... Sound Equipment Transaxle Fluid ... 203 Windshield Washer Fluid Air Bag (see Supplemental Restraint System) Air Bag Readiness Light ...
  • Page 266: Index

    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ... 218 Cassette Player ... 132 Compact Discs ... Fabric ... 215 Glass ... Inside of Your Oldsmobile ... 215 Leather and Vinyl ... Outside of Your Oldsmobile Power Antenna ... Safety Belts ... Special Problems ...
  • Page 267 Foreign Country ... In Rain ... Long Distance ... Loss of Control ... On Curves ... 142 Passing ... Through Deep Standing Water ... 54 Winter Driving ... 151 With a Trailer ... 157 Drunken Driving ... Electrical Equipment, Adding ... 121, 221 Electrochromic Day/Night Mirror Electronic Cluster ...
  • Page 268 age Cluster ... 86, 87 Gages Coolant Temperature Fuel Speedometer Tachometer ... 91 Gasoline Gasoline Tank, Filling Your Gear Positions (see Shifting the Transaxle Gearshift Lever (see Shifting the Tyansaxle ... 52 Glove Box H a l o g e n Bulb Replacement Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight &...
  • Page 269 Underhood ... Warning Lights Loading Your Vehicle ... Locks Locks, Programmable Automatic Locks, Remote Control ... Locks. Security ... Long Distance Driving ... Low Battery ... 100. Low Fuel Warning ... 91. 92 Low Oil Level Warning ... 99. 100 Low Washer Fluid Warning Lubricants and Fluids M a i n t e n a n c e Record...
  • Page 271 Service Publications ... 257 Service Station Information ... 272 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ... Setting the Clock ... Setting the Trip Odometer ... 89, Sheet Metal Damage ... Shifting Into P (Park) ... Shifting out of P (Park) ...
  • Page 272 ; . . I...
  • Page 274: Cooling System

    Service Station rrtfomtion Hood Re’e Page 188 Battery The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. Page Cooling System Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be at or a little above the FULL HOT mark when the engine is warm.

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