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Oldsmobile 1997 88 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
How to Use this Manual
Safety Warnings and Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Seats and Seat Controls
Manual Front Seat
Power Seat (if Equipped)
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Head Restraints
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
Why Safety Belts Work
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
How the Air Bag System Works
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Center Passenger Position
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
Smaller Children and Babies
Where to Put the Restraint
Top Strap
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
Larger Children
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Safety Belt Extender
Section 2 Features and Controls
Power Door Locks
Delayed Locking
Rear Door Security Lock
Anti-Lockout Feature
Leaving Your Vehicle
Operation
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
Remote Trunk Release (if Equipped)
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
Trunk Lid
Parking at Night
Key Reminder Warning
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Steering Column Shift Lever
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
Torque Lock
Shifting out of PARK (P)
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You're Parked
Power Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signaymultifunction Lever
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-To-Pass Feature
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers
Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps
Lamps on Reminder
Daytime Running Lamps
Interior Lamps
Exit Lighting
Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped
Front Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps
Trunk Lamp
Power Remote Control Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Convenience Net (If' Equipped)
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Garment Hooks
Accessory Power Outlet
Assist Handles
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Cluster
Speedometer and Odometer
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Airbag Readiness Light
Brake System Warning Light
Traction Active
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
Engine Oil Level Warning Light
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Four Season Climate Control
Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning
Rear Window Defogger
Ventilation System
Audio Systems
Setting the Clock
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips about Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
Power Antenna Mast Care
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
Drunken Driving
Control of a Vehicle
Anti-Lock Brakes
Traction Control System (if Equipped)
Braking in Emergencies
Power Steering
Steering Tips
Steering in Emergencies
Off-Road Recovery
Loss of Control
Driving at Night
Night Vision
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Driving through Deep Standing Water
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
City Driving
Freeway Driving
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Hill and Mountain Roads
Highway Hypnosis
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
Loading Your Vehicle
Towing a Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
Safety Chains
Trailer Brakes
Driving with a Trailer
Following Distance
Driving on Grades
Parking on Hills
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
Section 5 Problems on the Road
Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Jump Starting
Towing Your Vehicle
Front Towing
Rear Towing
Engine Overheating
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
Cooling System
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
Compact Spare Tire
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
Doing Your Own Service Work
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things under the Hood
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Engine Oil Additives
When to Change Engine Oil
What to Do with Used Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Check
How to Add Fluid
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
What to Use
Windshield Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Brake Fluid
Brake Wear
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Tire Pressure
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Buying New Tires
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Wheel Replacement
Tire Chains
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Cleaning Vinyl
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Washing Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
Finish Care
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels (if Equipped)
Cleaning Tires
Sheet Metal Damage
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Engine Identification
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Replacement Bulbs
Engine Specifications
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Vehicle Dimensions
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
Your Vehicle and the Environment
How this Section Is Organized
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule
Short Trip/City Intervals
Long Trip/Highway Definition
At each Fuel Fill
At Least Once a Month
At Least Twice a Year
At Least Once a Year
Underbody Flushing Service
Brake System Inspection
Maintenance Record
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits
Who Is Covered
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Warranty Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada
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