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 8-8.
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Page 5 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to 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 in this book you will find these notices Also NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
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...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
Page 10: Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Seats You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle moving.
Page 11 4-Way Manual Seat There are two levers at the front of the seat. The left lever adjusts the seat forward and back. The right lever adjusts the angle of the front of the seat. The lever near the outer side of the seat unlocks the seat allowing it to slide forward and back.
Page 12 Power Seat (If Equipped) To adjust the power seat: Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Lower the front of the seat by holding the switch down. Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back.
Page 13 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even 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.
Page 14: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat To fold down the rear seat, pull forward on Push the seatback up to return it to its original position. To make sure the seatback is secure, push it into a fully upright position. A loose seatback can cause an injury in a sudden stop.
Page 15 CAUTIOl!. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, 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 16 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.
Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 18 or the safety belts! or the instrument panel With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-10...
Page 19: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q.’ Won’t I 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 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
Page 21 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.
Page 22 ‘ 1 1-14 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 23 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
Page 25 What's wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAL J O N : You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 26 1 2 : What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 27 What's wrong with this? 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 fix it.
Page 28: 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 29: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 30 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close 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 air bags.
Page 31 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
Page 32 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-24 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear.
Page 33 In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near-frontal impacts.
Page 34 When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.
Page 35 If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water water up to the carpeting or higher your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined. If this ever happens, and then you start your vehicle, the damage could make the air bags inflate, even if there’s no crash.
Page 36: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 37 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
Page 38 part of The lap the belt should be worn and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. a crash, 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 This would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 39 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. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-31...
Page 40: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 41 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 of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 42: Center Passenger Position
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. 1-34 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together that you can take them out from the guides.
Page 43 Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Page 44: Children
Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 45 Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
Page 46 Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) 1-38 at only 25 mph (40 will suddenly become a 240-lb.
Page 47: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will...
Page 48 A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a crash.
Page 49 (C-E) positions a A forward-facing child restraint child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
Page 50 1-4.2 A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. ( I 8 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts;...
Page 51 When choosing a child restraint, 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 52 If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Oldsmobile retailer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your retailer can tell you how to do it.
Page 53 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
Page 54 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 55 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. Put the restraint on the seat. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will you how. Buckle the belt.
Page 56 remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
Page 57 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 58 helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6 . Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Page 59 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
Page 60 1-52 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 61: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your retailer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
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Page 65 Section 2 Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, 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 Keys Door Locks...
Page 66 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 67 If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these tags. used for the [f you need a new key, go to your Oldsmobile retailer the doors and for the correct key code.
Page 68 Door Locks 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 69 Power Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, all of the doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Page 70 The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 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 71 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 72 Trunk Release: The trunk will unlock anytime the vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed and the ignition is OFF. the ignition will unlock if the gear selector is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) The interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Page 73 To replace the battery in the remote lock control: 1. Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery and replace one. Make sure the positive faces down.
Page 74 Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key turn the trunk lock cylinder. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO.
Page 75 Remote Trunk Release Lockout (If Equipped) Your remote trunk release may be equipped with a lockout feature to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended. The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch.
Page 76 SECURITY light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may need service. See your retailer for service. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537).
Page 77 New Vehicle -eak-In” ‘ NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Page 78 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...
Page 79 Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
Page 80 Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
Page 81 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3100 Engine In very cold weather, 0°F C) or colder, the engine 2.4L Engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 82 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater T u r n off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 11 0-volt AC oatlet. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Page 83 CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 84 (R): REVERSE Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow”...
Page 85 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): transaxle has AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
Page 86 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
Page 87 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 88 Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 89 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 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 PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
Page 90 Sh '"ting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into...
Page 91 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: 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.
Page 92 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly 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, tlieVehiele can move suddenly.
Page 93 Auto-Down Feature The driver's window switch has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the switch back, and the driver's window will open a small amount. If the switch is moved all the way back, the window will go all the way down.
Page 94 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Cruise Control 2-30 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 95 If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index) or contact your Oldsmobile retailer service department). Turn Signal On Chime A warning chime signal will come on if you have left...
Page 96 For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk up to the (1) position. For high-speed wiping, move the stalk up further, to (2). To stop the wipers, move the OFF. stalk to You can set the wiper speed for long or short delay between wipes.
Page 97 In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When you release the stalk, the washers will stop. The wipers will continue wiping for about three cycles and will either stop or will resume the speed you were using before.
Page 98 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 99 3. Press in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control.
Page 100 If you hold the switch at WA longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at WA.
Page 101 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. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 102 Rotate the turn signal lever middle ring up two positions to turn on: Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the switch to OFF to turn all of the lamps off. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.
Page 103 Automatic Light Control (ALC) Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so be sure it is not covered which will cause the nighttime lights to be on continuously. When it is dark enough outside, your ALC will turn on your headlamps that you were last using at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps,...
Page 104 Illuminated Entry System When you lift the outside handle of either front door or open either rear door, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out after about 40 seconds, or when the ignition is turned on after all doors have been closed.
Page 105 Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk. Battery Saver Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes.
Page 106 Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped) This selector knob, located on the driver’s door, controls both outside rearview mirrors. 2-42 Select the mirror you want to adjust by rotating the knob to the left or right.
Page 107 Storage Compartments Glove Box Use one of the vehicle’s keys to lock and unlock the glove box. open, pull the glove box handle toward you. Center Console Storage Area The armrest opens into a storage area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc. To open it, lift up on driver’s side front portion of the armrest.
Page 108 Ashtray and Lighter Lift the cover to reveal the front ashtray in the front storage armrest. To open the rear ashtray, rotate it in either direction. Lift it out by pushing down on the snuffer. NOTICE: Don’t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays.
Page 109 Sunvisors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Open the visor cover to expose the vanity mirror. Accessory Power Outlet The accessory power outlet is located in the front storage armrest.
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Page 111 Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle you’re going, how much fuel you have used and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The main components of your instrument panel are: A.
Page 112 Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read them. United States version shown, Canada similar...
Page 113 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer.
Page 114 Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions 1 O Q I c’o per minute (rpm). RPM X 1000 NOTICE: Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area, or engine damage may occur. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
Page 115 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about...
Page 116 If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
Page 117 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Page 118 The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If the system is turned on and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means there’s a problem with the system.
Page 119 Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on, the vehicle should promptly be pulled off the road and the coolant level checked. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index. If there are visible signs of steam, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index before opening the hood.
Page 120 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not come on, running. If the light doesn’t This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing A misfire condition has been...
Page 121 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 122 CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by...
Page 123 Passlock Warning Light This light will briefly when you turn the key toward the START SECURITY position. The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see “Passlock” in the Index.
Page 124 Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES If it stays on, or if it comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones.
Page 125 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Climate Control System Air Conditioning Heating Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System Audio Systems...
Page 126: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls With this system, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Climate Control System Fan Knob The left control knob sets the fan speed. To select the force of air you want, turn the knob.
Page 127: Air Conditioning
BI-LEV: Use on cool, but sunny days. This setting brings in the outside air, but directs it in two ways. The cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the instrument panel outlets, but slightly warmer air is directed through the heater ducts and defroster vents.
Page 128: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting There are two settings for clearing your windows. For each setting, adjust the temperature control as desired. To rapidly defrost the windshield, rotate the temperature knob to maximum heat and rotate the mode knob to the defrost symbol. Rotate the fan to the highest speed. Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents.
Page 129: Ventilation System
Ventilation System Your Oldsmobile's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running.
Page 130: 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 far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan control to the highest setting for a few moments before driving off.
Page 131: Am-Fm
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 to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease volume. RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock.
Page 132 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: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4.
Page 133 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 134 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 during FWD operation by using TUNE. PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of the tape.
Page 135: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape And
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 to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease volume. RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock.
Page 136 P U S m m O N S : 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: 1. Turn the radio on. 2.
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 (2): Press this button to advance quickly to another part 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 FWD operation by using TUNE. PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of the tape.
Page 139 Playing a Compact Disc 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. If you want to insert the ignition is off, first press EJECT or RCL. The CD player will play either normal-size discs or the smaller 8 cm discs with an adapter.
Page 140: Theft-Deterrent Feature
RCL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds been playing. To change what 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 141 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 142: Understanding Radio Reception
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than seconds between steps: Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. Turn the radio off. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC shows on the display. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
Page 143: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio add what you want.
Page 144: Care Of Your Compact Discs
The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your retail facility (GM Part No.
Page 145: Rear Window Defogger Antenna
Rear Window Defogger Antenna (If Equipped) The rear window defogger, with this option, also serves as a radio antenna. If you have this option, do not apply aftermarket glass tinting. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception.
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Page 147 NOTES . @ I ) 3-23...
Page 148 NOTES 3-24...
Page 149 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 also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 4- 10 Steering...
Page 150: Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 151: Drunken Driving 4-2
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
Page 152 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 153 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 154: 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 theirwork 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 155 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 156 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
Page 157 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 158: Steering
To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on. But you can turn the system off if you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle’’...
Page 159 Experienced driver or beginner, each the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction.
Page 160: Off-Road Recovery
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 161: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 162: Loss Of Control 4-3
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 163: Driving At Night
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Page 164 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 165: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 166 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. 4-18 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 167 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.
Page 168: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 169: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 170: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. 4-22...
Page 171: 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 you sleepy.
Page 172 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. e Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Page 173: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Page 174 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the 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”...
Page 175 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 176 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 177: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves 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 it keeps the well-charged battery to battery charged.
Page 178 Set the parking brake. Open the fuse panel on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. Remove the fuse labeled This will keep your battery from draining while towing. Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel. See “Ignition Positions” in the Index. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing.
Page 179: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT, CTR. TOTAL LBS. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT SIZE TIRE SPEED FRT. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIi28KPa SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.
Page 180 Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Page 181: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer you don’t use the correct equipment properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage your vehicle;...
Page 182 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
Page 183 You can ask your retailer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive...
Page 184 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 185 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. 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 186 Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 187 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into...
Page 188 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
Page 189 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5- 15 Engine Overheating 5- 17 Cooling System 5 -24 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-25...
Page 190: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left.
Page 191: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 192 Get the vehicles close enough can reach, but sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure.
Page 193 CAUTI-N: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the AC Delco Freedom’...
Page 194 8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. 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.
Page 195 9. Now connect the black negative the good battery’s negative Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
Page 196: Towing Your Vehicle
B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle Try to have an Oldsmobile retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know-how to tow your vehicle without damage. (See ”Roadside Assistance” in...
Page 197 When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to see them. To help avoid injury to you or otk 's: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
Page 198 CAUTION: A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Page 199 Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or carcarrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
Page 200 Attach T-hook chains into the slots in the bottom of the floor pan, just behind the front wheels, on both sides. These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car-carrier equipment. 5-12 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.
Page 201 Rear Towing NOTICE: 55 mph (88 k d ) , 500 miles (800 km) Limits Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or carcarrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for carcarrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.
Page 202 NOTICE: Do not have your vehicle towed with the front wheels in contact with the ground. This will damage the transaxle. If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels, it cannot be towed more than a total of 500 miles (800km) for the lifetime of the vehicle.
Page 203: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index. You will also find a LOW COOLANT level warning light on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Low Coolant Warning Light” in the Index.
Page 204 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. 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 205: Cooling System
Cooling System decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what When you’ll see: 2 . 4 L Engine 3100 Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling 5-17...
Page 206 AUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
Page 207 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. I f you the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could ’...
Page 208 Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you the coolant surge turn pressure cap even a little they can come tank out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot.
Page 209 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
Page 210 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn to the left and then stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 211 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, up to FULL COLD, or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 212: If A Tire Goes Flat
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down. If the coolant isn’t at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 to 3 and reinstall the pressure cap or see your retailer.
Page 213: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and by driving slowly to a level place. warning flashers. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 214 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. (See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare.) You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover.
Page 215 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and (B). wheel wrench Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Remove the wheel nut caps, if your vehicle has them. You may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen and remove them, if your fingers do not fit into this small area.
Page 216 18” (46cm) 18” (46cm) 3. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits nuts. Don’t remove them yet. firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire.
Page 217 Getting under vehicle when it is jacked up dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 218 Remove the wheel cover from the wheel, if your vehicle has them. Then take off the flat tire. 5-30 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
Page 219 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 220 11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in criss-cross sequence, as shown. 10. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to the left. Lower the jack completely. 5-32...
Page 221 C ! UTldN: 1 . \ Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead 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 222 Storing Flat Tire and Tools I - - Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment.
Page 223 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ION: 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. The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Page 224: 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 Wa). 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 225: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
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Page 229 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 230 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications”...
Page 231 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 232 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 233 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 234 The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle. To open the fuel door, pull the fuel access handle on the floor by the driver’s seat. The remote fuel filler door release can help keep your fuel tank from being siphoned.
Page 235 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 236 Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline only into approved containers.
Page 237 Hood Release The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and imnortant arts under the hood. To open the hood, first pull the HOOD release handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release down to lift the hood.
Page 238 2.4L (CODE T) Engine When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Oil Fill Cap C . Engine Oil Dipstick D. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir G. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H.
Page 239 3100 (CODE M) Engine When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Oil Fill Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick F. Brake Fluid Reservoir G. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H.
Page 240 Engine Oil If your vehicle is equipped with the 3 100 engine, you CHECK have a CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel. the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes it means you need to check your engine oil level right away.
Page 241 3100 Engine The engine oil dipstick handle is yellow. The dipstick for the 3 100 engine is located in front of the engine, behind the fan. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
Page 242 NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. 2.4L Engine The 2.4L engine oil fill cap is located on the passenger’s side of the engine.
Page 243 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol.
Page 244 shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use " to be 0" C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as 20W-50.
Page 245 If none of them is true, use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 k m ) or 12 months occurs first. Driving vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower.
Page 246 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. 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.
Page 247 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 all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
Page 248 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. The automatic transaxle dipstick handle is red. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 6-20 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.
Page 249 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine 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 250 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 (50 000 km) or 24 months, first.
Page 251 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 252 Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap little when the engine and radiator are hot. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
Page 253 Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your pressure cap is an 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a GM cap is recommended.
Page 254 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 255 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 256 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that goes down to acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.
Page 257 CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts.
Page 258 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something your brakes. See “CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection” in Section 7 of this manual under Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.”...
Page 259 Battery Every new Oldsmobile has an AC Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend an AC Delco Freedom battery.
Page 260 Bulb Replacement This section describes bulb changing procedures for some of your interior and exterior lamps. For bulb sizes, see "Replacement Bu1bs"in the Index. For any bulbs not listed in this section, contact your retail facility Service Department. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 261 Both Sides: 3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness. 4. Reverse these steps to replace the bulb assembly and 2. Twist the lock ring to the right one-sixth of a turn headlamp housing. and pull out the bulb assembly.
Page 262 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Use a flat screwdriver to gently release the tabs on the trim cover. 2. Using a flat screwdriver, remove the screws holding the bulb assembly. 3. Use a flat screwdriver to release the tabs holding the socket in place.
Page 263 Pull back the trunk trim. 2. Carefully pull tab A of the plastic taillamp bracket away from the center of the trunk, then forward. When the bracket releases from its mount, pull the taillamp assembly forward. 3. Wiggle the bulb out of the socket. 4.
Page 264 Your new vehicle 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. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 265 CAUTION: (Continued) Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury.
Page 266 NOTICE: (Continued) air (overinflation), your tires have too much get the following: w e a r Unusual Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 Wa).
Page 267 Don’t include the compact spare tire tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Information label. Make certain that are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. Rust or dirt on wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose...
Page 268 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall, When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
Page 269 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
Page 270 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model.
Page 271 CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Page 272 NOTICE: (Continued) Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t spin your wheels.
Page 273 Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
Page 274 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 of lukewarm water. 4. Let dry. Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains be removed as follows: 1.
Page 275 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 276 Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 277 NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Page 278 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 1.2,OOO miles (20 000 of purchase, whichever occurs first.
Page 279 Appearance Care Materials Chart 12377984 16 oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. **Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl. See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 6-51...
Page 280 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ENGINE/ 1998 CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 281 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Page 282 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The main fuse panel is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door. 6-54 Fuse Usage PWR WDO Power Window (Circuit Breaker) TURN Turn Signal Lamps INT LPS Alarm Module (Illuminated Entry, Warning Chimes, Overhead Lamps,...
Page 283 Fuse Usage PWR ST Power Seat RDO IGN Radio HTR-A/C Heater/Air Conditioning Blower, Daytime Running Lamps, Automatic Lamp Control CRUISE Cruise Control TAIL LPS Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Sidemarker Lamps, License Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights, Underhood Lamp, Headlamp Warning Alarm Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet WIPER Windshield Wipers/Washers...
Page 284 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the battery. 6-56 Fuse Usage FP, INJ Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors ERLS Back-up Lamps, Canister Purge Valve, EGR, Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable Effort Steering, Air Conditioning Compressor, Park...
Page 285 Fuse Usage Bulb HVAC BLO MOT Heater/ Air Conditioner-High Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense PCM BATT Powertrain Computer CLG FAN Engine Cooling Fan Bulb HDLP Lighting Circuits STOP LPS PWR Power Accessory, Stoplamp DEFG Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable Effort Steering IGN SW Ignition Switched Circuits Replacement Bulbs...
Page 286 Capacities and Specifications Engine Crankcase 2.4L Engine ....3 100 Engine Automatic Transaxle . . . Pan Removal and Replacement ..After Complete Overhaul When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Page 287 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element ..... . . 2.4L ..... . . 3100 Engine Oil Filter 2.4L .
Page 288 NOTES 6-60...
Page 289 & NOTES...
Page 290 NOTES 6-62...
Page 291 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction How This Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long TripMighway Definition Long Tripmighway Intervals...
Page 292: Introduction
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Oldsmobile retailer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.
Page 293: How This Section Is Organized 7-2
How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your retailer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 294: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Oldsmobile retailer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your retailer for your service needs, you’ll know...
Page 295: Short Trip/City Definition
Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Definition Follow the Short Trip/City 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 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Page 296 Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short TripKity schedule for these conditions.
Page 297 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
Page 298: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months. whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles ( I 0 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 299 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote ++.) (Also see footnote 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 300 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles 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 301 Short TripKity 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 Sewice. (See footnote?.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 302 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 303 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 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. (See footnote ++.) (Also see footnote 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F...
Page 304 Short TkipKity Maintenance Schedule 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Control Service. An Emission 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 305 Short TripKity 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. (See footnote”f) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 306 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 69,000 Miles (115 800 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 307 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 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. (See footnote 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 308 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 309 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) ++.) (Also see footnote 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 310 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
Page 311 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) 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 km).
Page 312 i-ighway 7,500 Miles (12 500 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” rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 313 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 314 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 315: Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
Long Trip/Highway .Maintenance Schedule Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. I f you do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 316 Long TripLHighway Maintenance Schedule 000 km) (Continued) 60,000 Miles (100 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. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 317 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 82,500 Miles (137 500 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” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 318 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 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” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 319 I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
Page 320: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
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 321 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 322 Starter Switch Check 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. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”...
Page 323 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Page 324: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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 retailer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 325 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 wear and rotors 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 326: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your retailer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
Page 327: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
Page 328 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING SERVICED BY 7-38...
Page 329 Maintenance Record 7-39...
Page 330 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-40...
Page 331 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits...
Page 332: 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, if a 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 333 STEP TWO -- 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. contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 334: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone
Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing: 1-800-833-OLDS. (TTY users in Canada can dial...
Page 335 Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility, take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program.
Page 336: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation We’re here to help. That’s why whenever your Oldsmobile is undergoing any Bumper to Bumper Warranty service, we’ll make sure you don’t end up stranded at the retail facility. It’s called Courtesy Transportation and it’s our way to make sure you’re able to get out even when your car is in.
Page 337: Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute
Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a...
Page 338: 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 1-800-955-5100 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 339: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
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 340 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing the Service Publication Order Form in this book or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 341 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders 1-800-782-4356 (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927 PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. Mail completed order form to: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O.
Page 342 NOTES 8-12...
Page 343 Section 9 Index ......Accessory Power Outlet ........AirBag .
Page 344 ........Glass 3-20 Inside of Your Oldsmobile Instrument Panel 3-7, 3-11...
Page 345 Tires ........
Page 346 ........Engine ........Coolant .
Page 347 ........Headlamps ......Bulb Replacement .
Page 348 Lights (Continued) ....Brake System Warning ....Brake System Warning.
Page 349 ........Odometer ......Off-Road Recovery .
Page 350 ......Remote Lock Control ......Remote Trunk Release Replacement .
Page 351 ......8- Service Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ......
Page 352 Tires (Continued) ......Changing a Flat ........Cleaning Compact Spare .
Page 353 Vehicle ........Control Damage Warnings Dimensions Identification Number...
Page 354 Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT SURGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK FUEL DOOR P6-5 SECONDARY TIRES WINDSHIELD FLUID P6-36 RESERVOIR BATTERY P6-26 P6-31 REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6-6 TRUNK RELEASE P2-10 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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