Page 3 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page Index Here’s...
Page 4 'General Motors of Canada Limited" for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.
Page 5: How To Use This Manual
How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
Page 6: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this.book you will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your- vehicle. Many times, this damage would But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage.
Page 7 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 PROTECT...
Page 8 NOTES...
Page 10: Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints, Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle moving.
Page 11: Reclining Front Seatbacks
Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. lever rind the seat will go to an upright position. But don't have a seatback Pull up on the...
Page 12: Head Restraints
-AUTION: (C itinued) up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 13 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of vehicle. In people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 14: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on you go as anythmg, fast it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
Page 15 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 16 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, your strongest bones take theforces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 17 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers e.’ Won’t be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m 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 18: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
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. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
Page 19 The lap part of the belt should be the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 20 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right 1-12 To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position. the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the for you.
Page 21 &: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt i too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 22 &t What's wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 CArJTION: can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 23 &: What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 24 @’ What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-16 You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your retailer to f i x...
Page 25: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 26: Right Front Passenger Position
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or a i r bag system. Your Oldsmobile has two air bags driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. 1-18 Here are the most important things to...
Page 27 ‘ CAUTION: bags inflate.with great force, faster than the eye. I f you’re too close to an inflating blink of bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with bags.
Page 28: How The Air Bag System Works
How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-20 The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
Page 29 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other bag covering.
Page 30 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 31 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 32 !.,, . . . Lap Belt I€ your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit the center position. your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit the center position. your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit the center your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear positions.
Page 33: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had...
Page 34 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it twisted. release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly you ever had to. ,.I- ,-.. ~"...
Page 35 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug o 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 36 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
Page 37 1. Pull the elastic. cord out from between the edge of the seatback interior body and the to remove the guide from its storage clip.
Page 38 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges the slots of the guide. 1-30 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 39: Smaller Children And Babies
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides.
Page 40 Never hold a baby in your arms while riding vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash baby will become so CAUTION: (Continued) heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in only 25 mph (40 k d h ) , a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become your arms.
Page 41: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 42: Top Strap
If your child restraint has a top strap, anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Oldsmobile retailer to put you want to install an anchor yourself, your retailer can tell you how to do it.
Page 43 3. Pick up latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through around the restrtra'jnt. The child restraint instructions Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt : " I f the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
Page 44 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the you push down on the child restraint. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure, 1-36...
Page 45 You’ll be using the lap belt.
Page 46 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. positioned Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
Page 47: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt.
Page 48 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger bag, always move the seat as ’ before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats”...
Page 49 6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 50 Children who*have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-42...
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Page 53: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your retailer will order you an extender. It’s free. go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose.
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Page 57: Section 2 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 everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 58 Keys CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 59 If your ignition keys don't have plugs or tags, go to your Oldsmobile retailer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key. NOTICE: Your Oldsmobile has a number of features that can help prevent theft.
Page 60: Power Door Locks
Door Locks CAUl Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 61 Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped) Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors will lock. And, every time you your shift lever into PARK (P), your doors will unlock. If someone needs to get out while you’re not in PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power When...
Page 62: Delayed Locking
To change modes: 1. Close all doors and t u r n the ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch through Step 4. 3. Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
Page 63: Rear Door Security Lock
3. Release the power door lock switch. To turn the feature off, repeat the previous procedures. Rear Door Security Lock Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside.
Page 64: Anti-Lockout Feature
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from is in use. If you want to the inside when this feature open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside.
Page 65 Remote Lock Control (If Equipped) I f your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Page 66: Operation
Operation The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed. UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. Pressing the UNLOCK button will also illuminate the interior lamps. Entry’’ in the index. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. trunk will unlock when the trunk button when the ignition is turned to OFF.
Page 67 Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode change to another mode: Press and hold the power door lock switch located the driver’s door. Press the trunk button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode. The transmitter will remain its current mode. Press the trunk button again.
Page 68: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
Delayed Locking: This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When all doors have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. For more detailed information and programming instructions, refer to the Index for each individual feature listed.
Page 69: Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped)
To replace the battery: Insert a coin into the notch near the keyring. Turn the coin counterclockwise to separate the two halves of the transmitter. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil to remove the old battery. not use a metal object. Remove and replace the battery.
Page 70: Trunk Lid
the glove box allows you to secure items Move the switch to glove box with you. Now the release button on the left the steering column will not.; open the g,y,t;;:;; To allow the trunk release switch to operate W ; ! ;c trunk release switch Trunk Security Override (If Equipped)
Page 71: Key In The Ignition
Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Oldsmobile has a number theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an...
Page 72 Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can service If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the...
Page 73: Ignition Positions
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key 1 1 ignition key, see your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key to have a new key made. New Vehicle L6Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern OIdsmobile doesn’t need elaborate L6break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these .guidelines:...
Page 74: Key Reminder Warning
OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open driver’s door when the ignition is turned to key is in the ignition.
Page 75: Starting Your Engine
To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
Page 76: Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. your accelerator pedal a l l the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.
Page 77: Automatic Transaxle Operation
The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Oldsmobile retailer the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
Page 78 Index. 2-22 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK on. If you cannot shift out of PARK...
Page 79 (N): In NEUTRAL this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing”...
Page 80 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Here are some times you’might choose THIRD instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting ..between gears.
Page 81: Parking Brake
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or deep snow or mud. in FIRST lever is put (1), the transaxle first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to drive.
Page 82: Shifting Into Park (P)
NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. you are towing a trailer and see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
Page 83: Steering Column Shift Lever
Steering Column Shift Lever 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: Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as as it will go.
Page 84 Console Shift Lever (Option) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2-28 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 the vehicle.
Page 85: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
Page 86: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P) Yo-ur Oldsrnobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application.
Page 87: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Page 88 ’ CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK parking brake fiimly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 89: Tilt Wheel
Express-Down Window When the driver’s AUTO switch is held rearward for more than a half second and then released, the window will automatically lower completely. The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward and releasing it immediately. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the switch again, then release.
Page 90: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals Headlamp Highbow Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control 2-34 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right downward (for left positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
Page 91: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the hse.
Page 92: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.
Page 93: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it. fluid on the windshield, push the paddle for less than one second. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.
Page 94 CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
Page 95 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (resume/accelerate) for...
Page 96: Exterior Lamps
'as k g Another :hide While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
Page 97: Lamps On Reminder
Push the switch marked with the lamp symbol to turn on the headlamps, together with: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Push the switch again to turn off the lamps. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door while leaving the manual headlamps or parking lamps switch on and the key removed from the ignition, you will hear a warning tone.
Page 98: Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the ransaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until PARK (P). r0u shift out of At night, you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are in PARK (P) by moving the twilight sentinel control all the way to OFF.
Page 99: Twilight Sentinel
Twilight Sentinel Push in the headlamp switch to turn your headlamps off. Turn the twilight sentinel switch clockwise from OFF. At night, you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are in PARK (P) by moving the twilight sentinel control all the way to OW.
Page 100 Time Out Feature The interior lamps will automatically shut 10 minutes if a door is left open. This feature is designed to help eliminate battery wear down. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car. To turn on these lamps, rotate the INTERIOR control dial all the way to the right.
Page 101: Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open the doors. To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, press either switch. Press it again to turn the lamp off. Rear Reading Lamps These lamps will come on when you open the doors.
Page 102: Trunk Lamp
Trunk Lamp For your convenience, this lamp comes on when the is opened. trunk Inadvertent Load Protection This feature shuts off the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove mirror box and visor vanity lamps, if more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down.
Page 103 Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped) This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the M (Mirror) or C/M (CompassMirror) positions. This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside.
Page 104 Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse day mode is another important feature electrochromic mirror.
Page 105 Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to se the variance for your particular location: 1.
Page 106: Power Remote Control Mirrors
Manual Remote Control Mirror 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’s side outside mirror with lever on the driver’s door. To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you.
Page 107: Storage Compartments
Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 108 Press the cupholder back to its recessed position when not in use. Rear Storage Compartment (Option) Your Oldsmobile may have a rear storage armrest with cupholders. front armrest Lift the rear of the armrest to reveal the storage space.
Page 109: Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Convenience Net (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
Page 110: Visor Vanity Mirror
To clean the rear ashtray, open it, push down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out. 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 111: Accessory Power Outlet
Accessory Power Outlet If your vehicle is equipped with a floor console, accessory power outlet is located on the right side of the console, at the bottom. For vehicles not equipped with a console, power outlet is located inside the ashtray on the instrument panel.
Page 112: Instrument Panel
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Page 113 Lamp Controls Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Tilt Steering Wheel Lever Instrument Cluster/Gages Horn Ignition Switch Gearshift Lever Climate Controls Passenger’s Side SRS (Airbag) Air Outlet Glove Box Air Outlet 13. Audio System 14. Ashtray, Cigarette Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet 15. Air Outlet 16.
Page 114: Instrument Panel Cluster
2-58 Your Oldsmobile is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 115: Speedometer And Odometer
Pressing this button will also cycle all other displays through English and metric units. Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer. see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that someone has probably tried to t u r n numbers may not be true.
Page 116: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause expensive repair or replacement.
Page 117: 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 bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 118: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.
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. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
Page 120: Traction Active
The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the button located to the right of the steering column, the warning light will come on and stay on. system back on, press the button again.
Page 121: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. kht) Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
Page 122 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 123 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 124: Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you’are driving. PRESS A fast warning chime may also sound. This may indicate that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it cool.
Page 125: Engine Oil Level Warning Light
Engine Oil Level Warning Light When the CHECK OIL warning light comes on, it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts CHECK (0.95 L to 1.4 L) low. A warning chime may also sound. The warning light will come on for two to four seconds when the ignition is turned on, as a bulb check to show you it is working.
Page 126 Fuel Gage and Low Fuel Light Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. The LOW FUEL warning light will come on and a warning chime may sound when the gage pointer nears EMPTY (E).
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Page 129: Section 3 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 and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Climate Controls...
Page 130: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. With these systems you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your Oldsmobile. Your vehicle has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
Page 131: Air Conditioning
Fan Knob The center knob is the fan knob and selects the force of you want. Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. The fan will always run unless the mode knob is turned to OFF.
Page 132: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Press the rear defogger button on your climate control system to warm the defogger grid on the rear window. The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating. It will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use.
Page 133: Ventilation System
Ventilation System Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside into the vehicle when it's moving. Qutside also enter the vehicle when the heater or a i r will conditioning, is runmng. hqease or reduce the ..mount of airflow by q m h g and closing ,the louvers.
Page 134: Audio Systems
Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work better, reducing the chance fogging your windows. When you enter a vehicle with the four season climate control in cold weather, select LOWER to supply air through the floor outlets.
Page 135: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock.
Page 136 PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4.
Page 137 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out.
Page 138 FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape advances. You may select stations TUNE. during operation by using PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side the tape.
Page 139 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock.
Page 140 PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). Just: Turn the radio on. Press AM-FM to select the band. Tune in the desired station. Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected.
Page 141 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out.
Page 142 (2): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape advances. You may select stations during operation by using TUNE. PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side the tape.
Page 143 Playing a Compact Disc The CD player will play either normal-size discs or the smaller 8 cm discs with an adapter. With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing.
Page 144: Theft-Deterrent Feature
RCL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. To change what is normally shown display (track or elapsed time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes.
Page 145 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Turn the radio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down. 5.
Page 146 When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will appear on the display. To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power this section. Understanding Rz. Reception FM Stereo stereo will give you the best sound.
Page 147: Tips About Your Audio System
Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to sound level before your hearing adapts To help avoid hearing loss or damage:...
Page 148: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 149: Power Antenna Mast Care
Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well it’s cleaned from time to t h e . To clean the antenna mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
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Page 153: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 4-1 1 Steering 4-13...
Page 155 Police records show that almost half vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. recent years, some 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults by some estimates, nearly half the adult population...
Page 156 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, the same person drank three double or 90 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 somewhat lower BAG level.
Page 157 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the 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 158: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work 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 159: Anti-Lock Brakes
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 160 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 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 rear wheels.
Page 161: Traction Control System (If Equipped)
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 162 When the wasning light will come let you know problem TRACTION csntral See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle.
Page 163: Braking In Emergencies
Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort.
Page 164: 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. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Page 165 Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. OFF-ROAD RECOVERY surface edge of paved If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.
Page 166 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 especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
Page 167: Loss Of Control
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 168 "W Night driving is more dangerous One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. I< day driving. than...
Page 169: Night Vision
Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.
Page 170: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Rain and wet roads mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or 4-18 Roads your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread even less traction.
Page 171 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: ’...
Page 172: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually 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 173: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out 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 174: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving for mile7 freeways of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 4-22 The most important advice on freeway driving up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow.
Page 175: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Of course, you’ll fiid experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilitys all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to Here are some things you can check before a trip:...
Page 176: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?. Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make...
Page 177 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your t i p s safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Page 178: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Oldsmobile in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 4-26 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply...
Page 179: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful.
Page 180: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
Page 181 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 182: Loading Your Vehicle
Run your engine only as long as you must. fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and battery charged.
Page 183 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP 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 rear edge of the driver’s door.
Page 184: Towing A Trailer
You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your Oldsmobile retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 185 Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result i n costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice i n this part, and see your Oldsmobile retailer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 186: Weight Of The Trailer
You can ask your retailer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: km/h)) Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, write to:...
Page 187: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 188: Safety Chains
Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here some rules to follow: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended hitches.
Page 189: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
Page 190: Making Turns
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your Oldsmobile retailer. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,...
Page 191 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. Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle,’...
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Page 195 S e c t i c 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5-13 Engine Overheating can occur on the road. If a Tire Goes Flat 5-23 Changing a Flat Tire...
Page 196: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. rear turn signal lamps will flash on and Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Your front and off.
Page 197: Other Warning Devices
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batt :eries can hurt you. They can be...
Page 198 If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set...
Page 199 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing and some have been blinded. Use you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
Page 200 7. Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery.
Page 201 It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine the vehicle with the dead battery. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away fiom the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Page 202: Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Try to have Oldsmobile retailer or a professional towing service tow your Oldsmobile. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
Page 203 CAUTION: To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.
Page 204: Front Towing
Front Towing Position a 4” x 4” wood beam across the sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the front bumper. 5-10...
Page 205: Rear Towing
Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each control arm. Rear Towing 55 mph (88 kmlh), 500 miles (800 km) Limits Attach T-hook chains to slots in the bottom of the floor pan directly ahead of the rear wheels on both sides.
Page 206 Position the lower sling crossbar directly behind and the lower edge of the rear bumper cover.
Page 207: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on your Oldsmobile’s instrument panel. See “Coolant Temperature Gage” or “Coolant Temperature Light” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 208 From Your Engine No Steam Is Coming If you get the overheat warning but see steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
Page 209 When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Fans ’ CAUTION: An electric fan under’the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 210 The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5-16 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 211 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD add a 50/50 mixture of m a r k , clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank.
Page 212 5-18 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle.
Page 213 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 214: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator ..:.:.. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until stops.
Page 215 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, leave radiator presme cap o f f . 5-21...
Page 216 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. engine fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until base the filler neck.
Page 217: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. warning flashers. But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 218: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. 5-24 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need the t r u n k . carpeting from the floor of trunk. retainer bolt cover counterclockwise tire to remove it.
Page 219 The box that stores the jack and wrench is on the passenger's side wall. trunk Open the box and then twist the wing bolt a quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the jack and wheel wrench. The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B).
Page 220 Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps If you have a bolt-on plastic wheel cover, use the wheel wrench to remove the nut caps which screw onto the wheel nuts and hold the cover on the cover off. Note: nut caps are captured in the cover and will not remove completely.
Page 221 Removing the Flat Tire and Spare Tire 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them. Installing the 2. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack, and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches. 3.
Page 222 10" 4. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you. 5-28 / ! 1 C L m JTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 223 - L - 5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. Rust or a m on me wneel, or on...
Page 224 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing serious accident. 8. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Make sure each wheel stud is centered in each wheel hole while tightening the nuts.
Page 225 10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence. CAUTl IN: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 226 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact spare tire you’ll need to store the flat tire in your following procedure to secure the flat tire in the...
Page 227 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Page 228: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire 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 229: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
‘ I If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck to spin your wheels too fast. The method “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
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Page 233: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Oldsmobile. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 234: Doing Your Own Service Work
Your Oldsmobile retailer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your retailer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: AC‘...
Page 235: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check wit your Oldsmobile retailer before adding equipment to t outside of your vehicle. Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number shows the code letter for your engine.
Page 236 If this occurs, return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 237: Fuels In Foreign Countries
To provide cleaner all gasolines air, are now required to contain additives that prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anythmg to the fuel. addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to...
Page 238 Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline.
Page 239 Your fuel cap is tethered and you cannot hang it inside fuel door while refueling. tcTr.wa&$,h cap, it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
Page 240 Be careful not spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile” in the Index. turn When you put the cap back (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap.
Page 241: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important underhood parts. CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 243 3800 Series I1 Engine (L36 When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Battery C. Radiator Pressure Cap Code K) D. Engine Dipstick Engine Fill E Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder H. Air Cleaner I.
Page 244: Checking Engine Oil
Olil Engine If the the instrument panel comes on, ,it means you need to check your engine oil CHECK right away. For ‘more information, see ‘“Check Oil Light” in the Index. should check your engine ofi level regularly; this,& an added reminder.
Page 245: What Kind Of Oil To Use
When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
Page 246 RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR M I S WEATHER SYMBOL "C +80- + 6 0 - - + 1 6 +40- - + 4 t 2 0 - - - 7 - - l a 1 1 1 .
Page 247: Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anythmg to your oil. Your Oldsmobile retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city...
Page 248 1. Remove the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) cover that is located to the driver’s side of the air cleaner assembly. Unscrew the retaining screws and remove the PCM cover. 6-16...
Page 249 4. Replace the air filter. 5. Reinstall the rear section of the a i r cleaner. 6. Reattach the a i r intake hose by fitting it back onto the throttle body. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the filter.
Page 250: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.
Page 251: How To Check
How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retail facility Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow here, or you could get a false r e a b g on the dipstick.
Page 253: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 254 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30,000 miles km) or 24 months, first.
Page 255: Checking Coolant
NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 256: Radiator Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. t a n k , With the coolant recovery never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Page 257: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located on the rear passenger side of the engine compartment.
Page 258: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use when you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions befoge use. If you operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against fi-eezing.
Page 259: Brake Fluid
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 260 What When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt;...
Page 261: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
Page 262 6-30 Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom’ battery. pedal You never have to add water to one time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery.
Page 263: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement The following procedure tells you how to replace your headlamp bulbs. For any bulb change procedure not listed in this section, contact your Oldsmobile retailer’s service department. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 265 4. There are three clips to remove before you have access to the headlamp assembly bulbs. Take note of the clip position during removal. When reinstalling the clip, be sure to point the arched side of the clip toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 267: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
3. Rotate the bulb housing one-eighth of a Replacement come blades remove 4. To’remove the bulb, push with counterclockwise. type 5. Replace the bulb. 6. Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement turn and in and rotate removed in different ways.
Page 268: Tire Pressure
Tires Your new Oldsmobile comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 269: Tire Inspection And Rotation
NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. I f your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy.
Page 270 Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. < * When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label.
Page 271: Buying New Tires
When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
Page 272: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of diffetent sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 273: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
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 274: Wheel Replacement
(except some aluminum air, 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...
Page 275: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: used wheel on your vehicle is Putting dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. I f you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 276: Appearance Care
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 277 4. Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area. 5. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric 1.
Page 278: Cleaning Vinyl
Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2.
Page 279: Care Of Safety Belts
Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or Keep belts clean and dry. saddle soap and wipe with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your retailer for this product.
Page 280: Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades
(See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) 6-48 Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 281: Finish Care
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 “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish.
Page 282: Cleaning Aluminum Or Chrome Wheels (If Equipped)
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle, Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or...
Page 283: 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 of purchase, whichever occurs first.
Page 284: Appearance Care Materials Chart
Appearance Care Materials Chart PARTNUMBER SIZE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. 1050004 2.75 sq. f t . 1050172 (0.473 1050173 (0.473 1050174 (0.473 1050200 gal. (3.785 1050214 (0.946 1050427 oz. (0.680 L) (0.473 1052870 1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 (0.473 ,1052925 1052929 (0.473...
Page 285: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
SAMPLE4UXVM072675 E N G l N E A 9 7 CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your Oldsmobile. on a plate the front corner of the instrument panel, on i n . the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 286: Electrical System
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile” in the Index. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker.
Page 287 MaxifusedRelay Center To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn the two knobs one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise and loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger’s side of the cover. Then remove the cover. The inside of the cover has a chart that explains the features and controls controlled by each fuse and relay.
Page 288 0" 0" 6-56 Fuse Usage Circuit Breaker Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used PASS-Key Spare Not Used Not Used Ignition (Run), Automatic A/C Control, Cruise Control Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Cigar Lighter Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock Spare Not Used...
Page 289 Fuse Usage Anti-Lock Brake System, Electronic Level Control Brake and Hazard Lamps Not Used Interior Lighting Electronic Level Control Air Bag System Spare Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans, Transaxle Parking Lamps Not Used Not Used Battery, Radio, Cluster Ignition (Run/Crank), Chime, Cluster Spare Not Used Not Used...
Page 290 1 7 0 0 0 0 1 7 r - - - - - - - - - l FUSE POSMONS u u u , 6-58 Fuse Usage Door Locks Trunk Release, Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engine Controls Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Control Module Not Used...
Page 291: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Outside Lamps Front ....Front Parking Lamps Turn Signal Lamps Halogen Headlamps Low-Beam High-Beam Rear Back-up Lamps Stop/Taillamps TurnSign Capacities and Specifications Bulb The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
Page 292: Air Conditioning Refrigerants
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you're not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailer. Engine Specifications 3800 Series I1 Engine (L36) VIN Engine Code...
Page 293 L36 Engine Accessory Belt The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected and the routing. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index check the belt. for when to A. Power Steering B. Generator C. Air Conditioning D.
Page 294 6-62...
Page 295 NOTES 6-63...
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Page 297: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Oldsmobile. safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part B: Owner Checks and Services 7-39 Your vehicle needs these services to retain its...
Page 298: Your Vehicle And The Environment
AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED protection Have you purchased the Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Oldsrnobile retailer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep you vehicle in good working condition, but also helps environment.
Page 299: How This Section Is Organized
It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains of these important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. “Part Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 300: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
If you have any section and note how you drive. 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 301: Short Trip/City Intervals
Maintenance Schedule Trip/City Short Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Page 302 Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads.
Page 303: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) should be performed .after 100,000 miles k m ) (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000...
Page 305 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 306 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 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.
Page 307 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 309 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 310 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
Page 311 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 312 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 313 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 314 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 315 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote (Also see footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 63,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 316 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 317 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation"...
Page 318 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See ‘“Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 319 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine o i l and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 320 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
Page 321 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 322 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule .99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 7-26 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service.
Page 323 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedulq In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system...
Page 324: Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up (166 000 k m ) should be performed after 100,000 miles k m ) (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 k m ) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
Page 325 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 326 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 327 Long TripIHighway Maintenance Schedule Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 328 Long -Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.> Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
Page 329 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
Page 330 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage.
Page 331 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 332 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
Page 333 Long: Trip/Hig:hway Mai 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 334 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED 7-38...
Page 335: 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 P a r t...
Page 336: At Least Twice A Year
Power Antenna Service Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 337 Starter Switch Check ’ CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
Page 338 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check When you are doing this check, your vehicle...
Page 339 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 340: Brake System Inspection
Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Page 341 Part D: Recommended Fluids Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants .identified below part number or specification may be obtained from your GM retailer. USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT with Engine Oil Engine oil Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper \;iscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”...
Page 342 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Chassis No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements 2, Category LB of NLGI or GC-LB. GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Windshield P a r t No. 1051515) Washer Solvent or equivalent. Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Hood Latch P a r t No.
Page 343 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. ODOMETER DATE READING Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
Page 344 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-48...
Page 345 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-49...
Page 346 Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-50...
Page 347: Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance. service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program...
Page 348: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Oldsmobile retailers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retail facility management.
Page 349 If after contacting a member of retail facility management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 350: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas ofices. When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved using the retailer's facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern.
Page 351: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features And Benefits
Oldsmobile retail facility, take your request computerized trip routing or simply answer questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program. The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Page 352: Who Is Covered
Who Is Covered? Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1997 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 353: Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue 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 354: Warranty Information
Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.
Page 355: 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 356 1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATIO The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filli the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money orde or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address...
Page 357 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-782-4356 (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927 Manual Service Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner’s Manual In Portfolio Owner’s Manual Without Portfolio Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receigt. Please allow ade uate time for postal service.
Page 358 NOTES 8-12...
Page 359 Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet Accessory Power. Retained Air Bag How Does it Restrain How it Works Location ......Readiness Light Servicing What Makes it Inflate...
Page 361 Convex Outside Mirror Caolant Heater, Engine Recovery Tank 1 , . Cooling System Courtesy Transportation Cruise Control Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Damage, Finish Damage, Sheet Metal Daytime Running Lamps Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defensive Driving Defogger, Rear Window Defogging...
Page 362 ........Engineoil ........Adding Additives .
Page 363 ......... Horn Hydroplaning Ignition Positions...
Page 364 Locks Anti-Lockout Feature ....... Automatic Door ....Automatic Door.
Page 366 .Replacement Bulbs Parts ...i Wheel Replacing Safety Belts Reporting Safetj Defects Restraints Checking Child ... l-4 Head Replacing Parts After a Crash Systemcheck Retained Accessory Power Reverse, Automatic Transaxle Right Front Passenger Position Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance, Canadian Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation, Tires safety Belt Extender Safety Belts...
Page 367 Service Publications A i r Servicing Your Bag-Equipped Oldsmolqile SheetMetalDamage shifting Automatic Transaxle Into PARK (P) Out of PARK Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Turns Signaling Skidding Sound Equipment. Adding Spare Tire. Compact Specifications and Capacities Specifications. Engine Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance Speedometer SRS ...
Page 368 Tires (Continued) Traction Treadwear Uniform Quality Grading Wear Indicators Wheel Replacement When It’s Time for New TopStrap ........TorqueLock Torque.
Page 369 Wheel Alignment NutTorque Replacement'. Wheel Cover Removal Wheel Nut Cap Removal Wrench Window Lock Windows Express-Down Power Windshield Washer Huid Fluid Level Check Windshield Wipers 6-41 Bladecleaning 5-31,6-59 Blade Replacement 6-42 Fuses 5-26 Winter Driving 5-26 Wiper Blade Check 5-25 Wiper Blades, Cleaning 2-33 Wiring, Headlamp...
Page 370 Service Station Checkpoints REMOTE BATTERY TERMINAL P5-6 TIRES P6-36 FUEL HOOD DOOR RELEASE ENGINE COOLANT P6-10 P6-6 RECOVERY TANK P6-23 WASHER FLUID P6-26 P2-13 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual. 9-12...

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