Table Of Contents - Oldsmobile 1995 88 Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual4
Reclining Front Seatbacks11
Head Restraints12
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone12
Why Safety Belts Work13
Driver Position17
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)24
How The Air Bag System Works26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy30
Right Front Passenger Position31
Center Passenger Position31
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults35
Child Restraints39
Where To Put The Restraint39
Top Strap40
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position41
Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position43
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position45
Safety Belt Extender51
Checking Your Restraint Systems51
Replacing Seat And Restraint System Parts After A Crash51
Power Door Locks55
Rear Door Security Locks57
Battery Replacement60
Trunk Lock60
Glove Box61
Key In The Ignition62
Parking At Night62
Parking Lots62
Ignition Switch65
Starting Your Engine66
Driving Through Deep Standing Water67
Automatic Transaxle69
Shifting Into Park (P)73
Steering Column Shift Lever73
Console Shift Lever75
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running75
Torque Lock76
Shifting Out Of Park (P)76
Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator80
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer81
Flash-To-Pass81
Windshield Washer83
Cruise Control (Option)84
To Set Cruise Control85
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control86
Instrument Panel Intensity Control88
Lamps On Reminder89
Front Reading Lamps91
Convex Outside Mirror94
Sun Visors96
Visor Vanity Mirrors97
Ashtrays And Lighter98
Accessory Power Outlets99
The Instrument Panel: Your Information System100
Trip Odometer106
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators108
Safety Belt Reminder Light109
Airbag Readiness Light109
Brake System Warning Light110
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light111
Traction Control System Active Light112
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light116
Battery Warning Light118
Driver Information Center Displays121
Fuel Range123
Instantaneous Fuel Economy123
Average Fuel Economy123
Elapsed Time127
Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems129
Four Season Climate Control129
Air Conditioning130
Rear Window Defogger (Option)131
Manual Mode132
Automatic Mode132
Rear Window Defogger135
Passenger Temperature Control136
Flow-Through Ventilation System138
Audio Systems138
Setting The Clock138
Understanding Radio Reception153
Tips About Your Audio System154
Compact Disc Care156
Fixed Mast Antenna156
Power Antenna Mast Care157
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road159
Defensive Driving159
Control Of A Vehicle162
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)164
Traction Control System (Option)165
Braking In Emergencies167
Power Steering167
Steering Tips167
Steering In Emergencies168
Off-Road Recovery170
Loss Of Control172
Driving At Night173
Night Vision174
Driving In The Rain175
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips176
City Driving177
Freeway Driving178
Before Leaving On A Long Trip179
Highway Hypnosis180
Hill And Mountain Roads180
Winter Driving182
Driving On Snow Or Ice183
If' You're Caught In A Blizzard184
Loading Your Vehicle186
Towing A Trailer188
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue190
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires191
Safety Chains192
Trailer Brakes192
Driving With A Trailer192
Following Distance193
Making Turns193
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer194
Driving On Grades194
Parking On Hills194
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill195
Maintenance When Trailer Towing195
Section 5 Problems On The Road197
Towing Your Vehicle203
Engine Overheating206
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine207
Cooling System208
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator212
If A Tire Goes Flat215
Changing A Flat Tire215
Compact Spare Tire223
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow224
Doing Your Own Service Work226
Gasolines For Cleaner Air228
Fuels In Foreign Countries230
Filling Your Tank230
Checking Things Under The Hood232
Engine Oil238
What Kind Of Oil To Use239
Engine Oil Additives240
When To Change Engine Oil241
Engine Coolant Heater241
What To Do With Used Oil241
Air Cleaner242
Supercharger Oil244
When To Check244
How To Check And Add Oil244
Automatic Transaxle Fluid245
When To Check And Change245
How To Check245
How To Add Fluid247
Engine Coolant247
Adding Coolant248
Low Coolant249
Radiator Pressure Cap250
What To Add251
Windshield Washer Fluid251
Brake Master Cylinder252
Brake Wear254
Halogen Bulbs256
Headlamp Bulb Replacement256
Taillamp Bulb Replacement258
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement259
Tire Pressure261
Buying New Tires263
Uniform Tire Quality Grading264
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance265
Wheel Replacement266
Tire Chains267
Cleaning Vinyl270
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades272
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Oldsmobile272
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)273
Sheet Metal Damage274
Finish Damage274
Underbody Maintenance274
Chemical Paint Spotting274
Appearance Care And Maintenance Materials275
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)276
Service Parts Identification Label276
Add-On Electrical Equipment276
Fuses And Circuit Breakers277
Headlamp Wiring280
Windshield Wipers280
Engine Specifications282
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts282
Replacement Bulbs284
Air Conditioning Refrigerants284
Your Vehicle And The Environment285
How This Section Is Organized286
Using Your Maintenance Schedule287
Selecting The Right Schedule287
Maintenance Schedule288
Maintenance Schedule I296
Maintenance Schedule I1311
At Each Fuel Fill322
At Least Once A Month322
At Least Once A Year323
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information331
Customer Satisfaction Procedure331
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd)332
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government334
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government335
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors335
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features And Benefits336
Canadian Roadside Assistance336
Service And Owner Publications337
Service Bulletins337
Owner Publications337