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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service publications. gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page It also Index Here’s an alphabetical listing...

  • Page 4: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual

    “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile, so be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in new owner can use it.

  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.

  • Page 6: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage.

  • Page 7: Vehicle Symbols

    Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK UNLOCK...
  • Page 8 NOTES...

  • Page 9: Seats And Restraint Systems

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
  • Page 10 Move the control lever under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place. Manual Four-Way Adjustable Seat (Option) There are two levers at the front of the seat.

  • Page 11: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Power Seat Controls (Option) To adjust the power seat on some models: Front Control (A): Raise the front holding the switch up. Lower the front of the seat by holding the switch down. Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back.
  • Page 12 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

  • Page 13: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up down restraint closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Front Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) that the top of the There’s one time the front seats may not fold without some help from you.
  • Page 14 Easy-Entry Seat (2-Door Models) The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat. When you tilt the right front seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide forward. After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to its original position.

  • Page 15: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or “air bag” system. Your light that comes on a reminder to buckle...

  • Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
  • Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
  • Page 18 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.
  • Page 19 Here Are Questions Many People Ask Q: and the Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an I’m accident if wearing a safety belt? You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.

  • Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

  • Page 21: Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt This safety belt is called “automatic” because you don’t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle. And you don’t have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats”...
  • Page 22 It’s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening door. That can happen if the door was slammed shut very hard. Just close the door all the way, then slowly open it. If that doesn’t fix it, then your Oldsmobile needs service.
  • Page 23 We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency. To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the button on the buckle. reattach the automatic belt: 1. Close and lock the door. 2.
  • Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16...
  • Page 25 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17...
  • Page 26 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18...
  • Page 27 What's wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-19...

  • Page 28: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag. Your Oldsmobile has an air bag for the driver. Here the most important things bag system: 1-20 know about the air The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
  • Page 29 How the Air Bag System Works air bag? Where is the The driver’s bag is in middle of the steering wheel. 1-21...
  • Page 30 When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is to 16 mph (14 to 26 km/h).
  • Page 31 What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short time, but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch.
  • Page 32 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile The air bag affects how your Oldsmobile should be serviced. There are parts of the places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Oldsmobile retailer and the 1995 Achieva Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.

  • Page 33: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Right Front Passenger Position Was your Oldsmobile first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc.) If so, then this “Right Front Passenger Position”...

  • Page 34: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

    Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the car that is called the “toeboard” (A). That way you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt in a crash.
  • Page 35 Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
  • Page 36 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-28 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.

  • Page 37: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints small adults. The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head.
  • Page 38 Here is how you edge of the seatback. comfort guides on the shoulder belts: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from it.s storage clip. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt.

  • Page 39: Center Passenger Position

    Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. See “Safety Belts, Rear Seat Passengers’’ in the Index. To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order.
  • Page 40 Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull 1-32 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.

  • Page 41: Smaller Children And Babies

    Children 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 42: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.

  • Page 43: Top Strap

    If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Oldsmobile retailer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your retailer can tell you how to do it.
  • Page 44 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.

  • Page 45: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position

    5. To up on tighten the belt, pull push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint 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. The safety belt move freely again and be ready to work for an adult will or larger child passenger.
  • Page 46 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

  • Page 47: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Was your Oldsmobile first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc.) If so, then this “Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position”...
  • Page 48 To use a child restraint here, you will need a special infanuchild seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes with it. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Your retailer can order the belt and attaching hardware and install the hardware for you.
  • Page 49 Once the special hardware is installed, please follow the instructions with it and these steps: It will stay on the door, ready to be rebuckled for use by adults or older children. 2. Snap one hook of the infantkhild seat attaching belt near the floor at the door side of the seat.
  • Page 50 3. Put the belt’s special latch plate into the vehicle’s safety belt buckle. 1-42 4. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt. 5. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
  • Page 51 9. To 8. Put the hook on the free end through the slot in the make it tight, pull the belt while you push down the child restraint. If the belt won’t stay tight, latch plate. switch end for end. 10.

  • Page 52: Larger Children

    To remove the infanuchild seat restraint: safety 1. Push the button belt buckle and special latch plate. Leave the latch plate 2. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt. 3. Put the belt away in a safe place in your vehicle, so it won’t fly around in a crash and injure someone.
  • Page 53 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
  • Page 54 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the. child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. 1-46...

  • Page 55: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. The front seat lap-shoulder belts have plenty of extra length built in, so they will fit almost all people. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your retailer will order you an extender.

  • Page 56: Replacing Seat And Restraint System Parts After A Crash

    Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.

  • Page 57: Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls 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...
  • Page 58 Keys are included for the ignition, the doors, and all other locks. When a new Oldsmobile is delivered, the retailer removes the tags from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. Each tag has a code on it that tells your retailer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.

  • Page 59: Door Locks

    Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or Remote Lock Control, if your vehicle has this option. From the inside, to lock the door, slide the down. To unlock the door, slide the locking lever locking lever...

  • Page 60: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock doors of your vehicle from the driver door lock switch. Automatic Door Locks or unlock all the Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. If you or front passenger have an automatic transaxle, all of the doors will lock ’...

  • Page 61: Illuminated Entryexit System

    15 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition provide an illuminated exit. Rear Door Security Locks Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent...

  • Page 62: Remote Lock Control (Option)

    The rear door locks will now work normally. Remote Lock Control (Option) If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

  • Page 63: Operation

    This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified technician for service. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

  • Page 64: Battery Replacement

    You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the sume model system. (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it.

  • Page 65: Trunk Lock

    Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder. Remote Trunk Release Pull upward on the remote release handle, located on the floor near the left side of the driver's seat, to release the trunk lid.

  • Page 66: Convenience Net (Option)

    To turn the lockout on, slide the switch all the way to the right. To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the way to the left. When the lockout is on, the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened with the key.

  • Page 67: Glove Box

    -- 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. Always do this.

  • Page 68: Parking At Night

    Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key with you. 2-12 New Vehicle 4LBreak-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 any one speed...

  • Page 69: Ignition Switch

    Ignition Switch With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: ACCESSORY (A): This is an “on” position in which you can operate some of your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you top of it toward you.
  • Page 70 Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) from The key cannot be removed key release button is used. To remove the key, turn the key to the OFF position. While pressing the key release button in, turn the key to the LOCK position. Pull the key straight out. 2-14 the ignition unless the NOTICE:...

  • Page 71: Starting Your Engine

    Your engine won’t start in any other position safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK only when your vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 72 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.

  • Page 73: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your retailer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
  • Page 74 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Oldsmobile retailer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

  • Page 75: Automatic Transaxle

    Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 2-19...
  • Page 76 Ensure the shift is fully in PARK starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If you...
  • Page 77 ( a ) : AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE transaxle has AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE, this position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
  • Page 78 NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use DRIVE (D) (OVERDRIVE THIRD (3) if your vehicle has OVERDRIVE as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than mph (105 km/h), or you can...

  • Page 79: Manual Transaxle

    Manual Transaxle This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 kmk).
  • Page 80 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH you do for SECOND (2).
  • Page 81 Shift Speeds (Manual Transaxle) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. Acceleration Shift Speeds to 2nd 15 mph (24 k m / h ) 2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h) 3rd to 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h)

  • Page 82: 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. 2-26 release the parking brake hold the regular...
  • Page 83 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
  • Page 84 LOCK. Move the key to Remove the key and take it with you. If walk away from your vehicle with the key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic ’Ramaxle Models Only) If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it.

  • Page 85: Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)

    Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. to apply have your regular brakes shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on...

  • Page 86: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust smell. It can cause unconsciousness and,.death. ..:. CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.
  • Page 87 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if ever have to, here are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer”...
  • Page 88 Windows vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows (Option) With power windows, switches on the driver’s armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In door has addition, each passenger own window.

  • Page 89: Tilt Steering Wheel

    Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel. 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.

  • Page 90: Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator

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

  • Page 91: Lamp Controls

    Lamp Controls Parking Lamps Rotate the switch up one position to turn on: Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps I amps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lamps Headlamps Rotate the switch up two positions to turn on: Headlamps Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lamps...

  • Page 92: Lamps On Reminder

    Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward Then release it.
  • Page 93 Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the wiper symbol on it up or down. For a single wiper cycle, push the stalk down to MIST, then release it. For more cycles, hold the stalk down longer. For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk up the LOW position.

  • Page 94: Windshield Washer

    Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, pull the stalk toward you until the washers begin.

  • Page 95: Cruise Control (Option)

    NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.

  • Page 96: To Set Cruise Control

    your When you apply brake the clutch pedal, the To Set Cruise Control cruise control shuts off. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2-40...
  • Page 97 3. Press in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. To Resume Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control.
  • Page 98 If you hold the switch at RES/ACC longer than half second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at REYACC.
  • Page 99 To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transaxle; OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. To Erase Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
  • Page 100 Fog Lamps (Option) The button for your fog lamps is below the instrument panel LIGHTS intensity control. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low beam headlamps must be on. Fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on.
  • Page 101 When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your high and low-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of the DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake on a manual transaxle or put the vehicle in PARK on an automatic transaxle, while or NEUTRAL the ignition is in the OFF or LOCK position.

  • Page 102: Trunk Lamp

    Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk. Battery Rundown Protection Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a Battery Rundown Protection feature designed to protect your vehicle's battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell, or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the Battery Rundown Protection system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes.

  • Page 103: Convex Outside Mirror

    Also, if your vehicle is left with the ignition turned off for over 24 days, battery power to your clock, audio system and Remote Lock Control (if you have this option) will be turned off to reduce battery drain. When the ignition is turned on again, battery power will be resupplied.

  • Page 104: Sun Visors

    Manual Remote Control Mirrors The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver’s door.
  • Page 105 Armrest Storage Compartment _ . - The front armrest opens into a storage area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc. To open push in the button and lift the front edge. Glove Box Cup Holder .._ . To access the cup holder, open the glove box.
  • Page 106 Console CupKOin Holder The console provides space for holding a cup or soft drink. may also place coins in the appropriate slots in the coin holder. Rear Seat Cup Holder To access the rear seat cup holder, 8 1 1 3 the daor down.

  • Page 107: Garment Hook

    Garment Hook Push down on the tab marked with a hanger symbol to fold down the garment hook. Ashtray and Lighter Lift the cover to reveal the ashtray. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling up on the snuffer.
  • Page 108 To clean the rear ashtray, pull rearward and then press down on the snuffer. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

  • Page 109: Sunglasses Storage

    The sunshade can only be closed by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if hand your Oldsmobile has an electrical failure. NOTICE: Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel. Damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly.

  • Page 110: The Instrument Panel

    The Instrument Panel Your Information System you know at a Your instrument panel is designed to let 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 111 The main components of your instrument panel are: Side Vent Instrument Panel Intensity Controlflnterior Lamps Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Instrument Cluster Horn Windshield WiperNasher Stalk Center Vents Climate Control System Side Vent 11. Glove 12. Audio System 13.
  • Page 112 Instrument Panel Clusters Your Oldsmobile is equipped with one of these clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that Standard Cluster FASTEN& BELTS & INFORMATION CENTER 2-56 are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read them. INFORWTION CENTER...
  • Page 113 Gage Cluster 2-57...

  • Page 114: Trip Odometer

    (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Oldsmobile has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back, so the numbers may not be true.

  • Page 115: Safety Belt Warning Light

    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury.

  • Page 116: Airbag Readiness Light

    Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors and module, the wiring and the diagnostic module.
  • Page 117 Voltmeter (Gage Cluster) 1 - J VOLTS When the engine is running, this gage shows the condition of your charging system. Readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system.

  • Page 118: Brake System Warning Light

    Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If FASTEN BELTS one part isn’t working, the other part can still work BRAKE and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.

  • Page 119: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but...
  • Page 120 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Standard Cluster) This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working. you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.

  • Page 121: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Low Coolant Level Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on, the vehicle should promptly be pulled off the WASH road and the coolant level FLUID checked. COOLANT See “Engine Coolant” in the Index. If there are visible signs of steam, see “Engine Overheating”...
  • Page 122 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
  • Page 123 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. Oil Warning Light (Standard Cluster) If you have a low engine problem, this light stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving.
  • Page 124 Check Oil Light Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, the CHECK OIL light will briefly flash. If the light stays on, stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick.
  • Page 125 Tachometer (Gage Cluster) The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area, or engine damage may occur. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is When the indicator nears E (EMPTY), you still have a little fuel left, but you...

  • Page 126: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light

    Here are four things that some owners of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (FULL). It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated.

  • Page 127: Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. Climate Control System With this system, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle.

  • Page 128: Defogging Windows

    MODE CONTROL: The right control knob changes the functions your system. VENT: Use when outside temperatures are mild, and little heating or cooling is needed. Air flow is through the instrument panel outlets. Set the center control knob to the temperature desired. BI-LEV: Use on cool, but sunny days.

  • Page 129: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning System (Option) 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. Air Conditioning Your system has three air conditioner settings in addition to the standard climate control system.

  • Page 130: Rear Window Defogger

    Flow-Through Ventilation System Your Oldsmobile’s flow-through ventilation system supplies air into outside the vehicle when it will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running.

  • Page 131: Audio System

    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. Setting the Clock No matter which audio system you have in your vehicle, setting the clock is easy.

  • Page 132: Am/Fm Stereo Radio

    AM/FM Stereo Radio I II VOLUME TREE I II TUNE I II " The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or whether the station is in stereo, and other radio functions. Playing the Radio VOLUME: clockwise to turn on the radio and increase volume.
  • Page 133 Presets: The four numbered pushbuttons can be used to preset up to 14 radio stations (seven AM and seven 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET, The word SET will appear on the digital display five seconds. 3. While SET is displayed, press one of the four pushbuttons.
  • Page 134 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player (Option) SCAN SEEK VOLUME TREB BASS TUNE The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, and other radio functions.
  • Page 135 Presets: The four numbered pushbuttons can be used to preset up to 14 radio stations (seven AM and seven FM). 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. The word SET will appear on the digital display for five seconds. 3.
  • Page 136 A W M Stereo with Compact Disc Player (Option) P W R V O L The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band. whether the station is in stereo, and other radio functions.
  • Page 137 Presets: The five numbered pushbuttons can be used to preset up to ten radio stations (five AM and five FM). The buttons have other uses when you are playing a compact disc. Tune in the desired station. Press SET. The word SET will appear on the digital display for five seconds.
  • Page 138 There may be too much moisture in the air (wait about one hour and try again). The player may be too hot, too cold or the road may be too rough for the disc to play. As get back to normal, the disc should play. While a disc is playing, the CD indicator is displayed on the digital display, as is the clock.
  • Page 139 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature Delco LOC 1 1 ’ is an theft deterrent feature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally. If it is used, your player won’t be usable if it ever stolen because it will go to “LOC”...

  • Page 140: Understanding Radio Reception

    Disabling the Anti-Theft System Enter your secret code by following these steps (you will have only 15 seconds between each step). 1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position, and turn the radio off. 2. Press station preset buttons 1 and 4 at the same time. SEC will appear in the display, indicating the audio system is secure.
  • Page 141 The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. To lower this noise, try reducing the treble level.

  • Page 142: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure a thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Oldsmobile retail facility. You may use a non-scrubbing action wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with fabric belt to clean the tape head.

  • Page 143: Fixed Mast Antenna

    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 144 NOTES 3-18...

  • Page 145: Yourdrivingandtheroad

    The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, “always expect the unexpected.”...

  • Page 146: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination...
  • Page 147 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a BAC level.
  • Page 148 The body takes about an hour to rid itself No amount of coffee in one drink. showers w i l l speed that up. “I’ll be carefbl” isn’t right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.

  • Page 149: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where to go. you want it They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.

  • Page 150: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don‘t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. I f your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist.
  • Page 151 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. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.

  • Page 152: Braking In Emergencies

    To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time.

  • Page 153: Steering In Emergencies

    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 154: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • Page 155 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.

  • Page 156: Loss Of Control

    “overdriving” those conditions. 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 skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.

  • Page 157: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.

  • Page 158: Driving In The Rain

    You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second or two, even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
  • Page 159 Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.

  • Page 160: Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

    Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.

  • Page 161: City Driving

    City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.

  • Page 162: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 4-18 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.

  • Page 163: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    If it needs service, have done before starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail Fdcilities all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. 4-19...

  • Page 164: Highway Hypnosis

    Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.

  • Page 165: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mounta .ins 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 166: Winter Driving

    Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-22 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Oldsmobile in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk.

  • Page 167: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    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. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag or a couple of burlap bags of sand, a piece of old carpet...
  • Page 168 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32°F;...

  • Page 169: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.

  • Page 170: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your Oldsmobile behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing. Follow the instructions...
  • Page 171 (Automatic Transaxle) Follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. NOTICE: Do not tow your Oldsmobile with the front wheels in contact with the ground, or the automatic transaxle could be damaged. 2. Set the parking brake.
  • Page 172 Towing Your Vehicle from the Front (Manual Transaxle) 4-28 your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. l o w Follow these steps: Set the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel and prevent the automatic door locks from locking.

  • Page 173: Towing Your Vehicle From The Rear

    Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Loading Your Vehicle OCCUPANTS CTR. FRT. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE FRT.
  • Page 174 MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door.

  • Page 175: Towing A Trailer

    Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Oldsmobile retailer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
  • Page 176 Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the 2.3L Quad 4 DOHC engines (Code D). Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 3.1L V6 (Code M) and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer”...

  • Page 177: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your retailer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, write to:...

  • Page 178: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires

    If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.

  • Page 179: Safety Chains

    Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.

  • Page 180: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer

    Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.

  • Page 181: Driving On Grades

    Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, use the highest gear possible.

  • Page 182: When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill

    When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.

  • Page 183: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Section 5 Problems on the Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Road Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.

  • Page 184: Other Warning Devices

    Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. But please follow the steps here to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by...
  • Page 185 You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
  • Page 186 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. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you should know. Positive will go to positive (+) negative will go to negative part.
  • Page 187 7. 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. 8. Now connect the black negative battery’s negative terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step.
  • Page 188 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. GOOD BAlTERY DEAD BAlTERY...

  • Page 189: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM retailer or a professional towing service tow your Oldsmobile. The usual towing equipment is: (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it...
  • Page 190 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 (N) and the parking brake released.

  • Page 191: Front Towing

    Front Towing tow truck, be sure to read all the Before hooking up to information on “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this section. 1. Attach T-hook chains into the slots in the bottom of the floor pan, just behind the front wheels, on both sides.
  • Page 192 NOTICE: Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment.
  • Page 193 Rear Towing TOW LIMITS 35 MPH (56 KPH), 50 MILES Before hooiung up to a tow truck, be sure to read information on “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this section. Also be sure to use the proper hook-up for your particular vehicle.

  • Page 194: Engine Overheating

    Oldsmobile's instrument panel. See "Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index. You will also find a low coolant level warning light on your Oldsmobile's instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine will find a coolant temperature gage on your...

  • Page 195: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
  • Page 196 When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap B. Electric engine fan 5-14 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, cools don’t do anything else until down.

  • Page 197: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank

    The coolant level should be at or above it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. FULL COLD.
  • Page 198 5-16...
  • Page 199 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
  • Page 200 If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to FULL COLD, or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening.
  • Page 201 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper cap is tight. radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan.

  • Page 202: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
  • Page 203 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. T u r n the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire housing counterclockwise to remove it, then lift the tire cover.
  • Page 204 1 8 (46cm) Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in. Position the jack under the vehicle. Raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. Do not raise the vehicle yet.
  • Page 205 Raise the vehicle by rotating the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. Remove all the wheel nuts, and carefully pry the wheel cover from the wheel, if your flat tire has one. Then take off the flat tire.
  • Page 206 10. Replace the wheel nuts 11. Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle with the rounded end of counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 5-24...
  • Page 207 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence, as shown. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
  • Page 208 13. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment, and secure with the wing bolt extension. Store the jack and wheel wrench back in the foam tray provided. 5-26...

  • Page 209: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.

  • Page 210: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.

  • Page 211: Service And Appearance Care

    Doing Your Own Service Work 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 Inanual, see “Service Publications”...
  • Page 212 NOTICE: If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be damaged. Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives, so you should not have to add anything to the fuel.

  • Page 213: Gasolines For Cleaner Air

    What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no more than MTBE fine for your vehicle. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle.

  • Page 214: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly.
  • Page 215 Fuel Capacity: 15.2 U.S. Gallons (57.5 L). Use unleaded fuel only. The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle. To open the fuel door, pull the fuel access handle on the floor by the driver’s seat. The remote fuel filler door release can help keep your fuel tank from being siphoned.
  • Page 216 Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile” in the Index. When you put the cap back on, t u r n you hear at least three clicks.

  • Page 217: Checking Things Under The Hood

    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. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release down to lift the hood.
  • Page 219 b b d 2.3L Quad 4 Engine (CODE D) When you open the hood, you’ll see: Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) Brake Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) Battery Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Coolant Surge Tank...
  • Page 220 3.1L V6 Engine (CODE M) 6-10 When you open the hood, you’ll see: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) Brake Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner Battery Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Coolant Surge Tank...

  • Page 221: Engine Oil

    Underhood Light Your parking lights or headlights must be on for the underhood light to function when you open the hood. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes means you need to check your engine oil level right away.
  • Page 222 2.3L Quad 4: Adding Engine Oil 3100 V6: Adding Engine Oil 6-12...

  • Page 223: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This put explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...

  • Page 224: Engine Oil Additives

    GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Oldsmobile retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER “C) or above.

  • Page 225: When To Change Engine Oil

    When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic).

  • Page 226: Air Cleaner

    Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.

  • Page 227: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the Index. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retailer Service Department. If you do yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 228 get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles k m ) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (1O"C), you may have to drive longer.

  • Page 229: How To Add Fluid

    How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retailer 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 230 Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transaxle case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Flip handle up and then pull out the dipstick and clean it with a rag or paper towel.

  • Page 231: Hydraulic Clutch

    If you have a problem with a problem. 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 Protect against rust and corrosion.
  • Page 232 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clearz water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 182SM,” which won’t damage aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill.

  • Page 233: Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark, If this light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. WASH FLUID COOLANT LEVEL To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool.

  • Page 234: How To Check Power Steering Fluid

    Thermostat Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat recommended. Power Steering Fluid 6-24 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap...

  • Page 235: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.

  • Page 236: Brake Master Cylinder

    Brakes 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 normal brake lining wear.

  • Page 237: Brake Wear

    If you do, wash it off immediately. See “Appearance Care” in the Index. Brake Wear Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes and rear drum (GM Part No. brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.

  • Page 238: Brake Pedal Travel

    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 example, when your brake linings wear down and you...

  • Page 239: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black, negative battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Halogen Bulbs cable from the...

  • Page 240: Headlamp Bulb Replacement

    Headlamp Bulb Replacement Both Sides: For the type of bulb, see the Index under Replacement 2. Twist the lock ring clockwise 1/6 turn and pull out Bulbs. the bulb assembly. 1. On the driver’s side only, unscrew the butterfly fasteners. Then lift the plate. 6-30...

  • Page 241: Taillamp Bulb Replacement

    3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness. 4. Reverse steps 1-3 to replace the bulb assembly and headlamp housing. Taillamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see the Index under Replacement Bulbs. 1. Pull back the trunk trim. 2.

  • Page 242: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement If you have fog lamps, don’t change your fog lamp bulbs unless you have the proper aiming equipment. See your Oldsmobile retailer if you have any further questions. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
  • Page 243 These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Oldsmobile. If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these...

  • Page 244: Tire Pressure

    Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on 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 more than.a.mile. hours &iv_eu~o ?--., T I - <...

  • Page 245: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
  • Page 246 your tires;. always When rotating pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Infc~-mation label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are. properly tightened.

  • Page 247: Buying New Tires

    The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label.
  • Page 248 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.

  • Page 249: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Oldsmobile retailer if any of these conditions exist. Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
  • Page 250 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Used Replacement Wheels...

  • Page 251: Tire Chains

    When you use anything from a container to clean your Oldsmobile, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.

  • Page 252: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Oldsmobile

    Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your Oldsmobile retailer 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 253 Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need t o a solvent: L I S ~ Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.

  • Page 254: Cleaning Vinyl

    Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and clean cloth.

  • Page 255: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM No. 1050427) Part liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.

  • Page 256: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Oldsmobile

    6-46 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Oldsmobile by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your Oldsmobile has a “basecoatlclearcoat”...

  • Page 257: Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)

    Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, wexner and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Oldsmobile garaged or covered whenever possible. Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.

  • Page 258: Sheet Metal Damage

    Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km)

  • Page 259: Appearance Care And Maintenance Materials

    Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department. Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products. See your Maintenance Schedule for other products. Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Grease...

  • Page 260: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    YEAR MODEL CODE 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. The...

  • Page 261: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    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 damage caused by electrical problems. The main fuse panel is located to the left of the steering wheel under the instrument panel.
  • Page 262 - L - F / P IN.1 iNST LPS GAUGES Fuse Usage Circuitry PRNDL Electronic PRNDL display (automatic transaxle) F/P INJ Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors STOP HAZ Hazard/Stop Lamps Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter AIR BAG Supplemental Inflatable Restraint INST.

  • Page 263: Headlamp Wiring

    Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or, in some cases, to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away.

  • Page 264: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities Specifications & ....... . Engine Crankcase (All Models) Automatic Transaxle, 3-Speed .
  • Page 265 Capacities & Specifications ........... FuelTank Power Steering .

  • Page 266: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS ......Back-up Lamps Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps License Plate Lamp ......
  • Page 267 Engine Specifications ....... . . VINEngineCode ..........Type .
  • Page 268 NOTES 6-58...

  • Page 269: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

    AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your Oldsmobile. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.

  • Page 270: How This Section Is Organized

    “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some products GM recommends vehicle properly maintained.

  • Page 271: Using Your Maintenance Schedule

    If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Oldsmobile retailer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your retailer for your service needs, you’ll know...

  • Page 272: Maintenanceschedule

    Maintenance Schedule Schedule I Definition Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic).
  • Page 273 Maintenance Schedule Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true. Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months. whichever occurs first) Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever o c c ~ ~ r s first) At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
  • Page 274 Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life.
  • Page 275 Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires.

  • Page 276: Maintenance Schedule I

    Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every rnanths, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every...
  • Page 277 Maintenance Schedule I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires.
  • Page 278 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months? whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months. whichever occurs first). ACTUAL MILEAGE 27,000 Miles Cha.nge engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 279 Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 280 Maintenance Schedule I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Em.ission Control Service. € ACTUAL MILEAGE 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 281 Maintenance Schedule I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 282 Maintenance Schedule I Miles (75 000 km) 45,000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-14...
  • Page 283 Maintenance Schedule I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
  • Page 284 Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
  • Page 285 Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every months, whichever occurs first). Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 286 Maintenance Schedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-18 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 287 Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 288 Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. 7-20 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every...
  • Page 289 Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 290 Maintenance Schedule I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-22 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 291 Maintenance Schedule I ~~~~ 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code D engine). An Emission Control Service.? Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
  • Page 292 Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every months, whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-24 99,000 Miles (165 000 k n )
  • Page 293 Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Replace spark plugs (2.3L Code D engine only). An. Emission Control Sewice. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.

  • Page 294: Maintenance Schedule, I1

    Maintenance Schedule, I1 The services shown i n this schedule up to 100,000 miles ( 1 66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the Failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life.
  • Page 295 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Corltrlol Survic*t). Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months. whichever occLIrs DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Tr[3 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 296 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 297 Maintenance Schedule I1 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires.
  • Page 298 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90” F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 299 60,000 Miles (100 000 k t ) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 300 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A n Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 301 Maintenance Schedule I1 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires.
  • Page 302 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-34 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage md transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 n1ontIn. whichever 0cc~11-s first). Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" i n the Index for proper rotation pattcl-n and additional infimnation. SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 303 66 000 km) 100,000 Miles Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehi-cle mainly driven under one or more these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly t-eaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. mountainous terrain. In hilly When doing frequent trailer towing.

  • Page 304: At Each Fuel Fill

    Part B: Owner Checks and 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. 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, as shown in Part D.

  • Page 305: At Least Twice A Year

    At Least Twice a Year Hydraulic Clutch System Inspection Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See “Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant...
  • Page 306 Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (Automatic Transaxle) When you are doing this check, the vehicle could ‘move suddenly. If it does, you or others could. be Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”...
  • Page 307 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
  • Page 308 Part 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 retailer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
  • Page 309 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM retailer. USAGE FLUIDLLUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
  • Page 310 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Manual Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Transaxle Shift Linkage lubricant meeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Engine oil. Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Engine oil. Pivot Points Chassis lubricant (GM Part Chassis No.
  • Page 311 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. ODOMETER ODOMETER DATE DATE READING READING Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services”...
  • Page 312 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-44...
  • Page 313 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-45...
  • Page 314 ODOMETER ODOMETER READING READING DATE DATE SERVICED Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

  • Page 315: Customer Assistance Information

    1 1 1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance. This section includes information on: The Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired, BBB Auto Line...

  • Page 316: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd)

    Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Oldsmobile, write to: United States Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Central Office 920 Townsend St.
  • Page 317 General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that,...

  • Page 318: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Oldsmobile. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.

  • Page 319: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian 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, or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

  • Page 320: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features And Benefits

    24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Who Is Covered? Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance (Oldsmobile Edge) covers all 1995 Oldsmobile vehicles.* Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, regardless of the driver, and is concurrent with the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period. Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile’s judgement the claims become excessive in...

  • Page 321: Service And Owner Publications

    Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for a l l current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: United States 1-800-55 1 -4 123 Canada 1-800-668-5539...
  • Page 322 NOTES...
  • Page 323 NOTES...
  • Page 324 NOTES 8-10...
  • Page 325 NOTES 8-11...
  • Page 326 NOTES...
  • Page 327 Section 9 Index A d d i n g Automatic Transaxle Fluid ..... Brake Fluid ....... . . Electrical Ecluipt-nent .
  • Page 328 ......Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........Adding .
  • Page 329 Stains ....The Inside of Your Oldsmobile The Outside of Your Oldsmobile ........
  • Page 330 ....... Damage. Finish ......Damage.
  • Page 331 Use o f Safety Belts ... . . 1-25 Expectant Mothers Extender Safety Belt ......F a b r i c Cleanins .
  • Page 332 Hook. Garment ......... Horn Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid...
  • Page 333 Lighter Loading Your Vehicle Locks Automatic Door Door PowerDoor ......Rear Door Security Steering Column TIIUI~ Window...
  • Page 334 ..... Odometer. Tamper Resistant Odometer. Trip Off-Road Recovery Check Oil Warning Light Engine Pressure Gage WamingLight Ordering OwnerPublications Service Bulletins Service Manuals Overdrive Position, Automatic Transaxle Overheated Engine...
  • Page 335 ..... . Recreational Vehicle Towing ........Front .
  • Page 336 ......Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls ......Second Gear (2).
  • Page 337 Tires Alignment and Balance Buying New Changing a Flat Inflation Inspection and Rotation Spare. Compact Temperature Traction Treadwear Uniform Quality Grading Wear Indicators Wheel Replacement When It’s Time for New TopStrap ........TorqueLock Torque.
  • Page 338 ....... w a r n i n g Devices ......Warning Flashers.

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