Page 1 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 Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
Page 2: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. 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 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: 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 5 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 7: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle 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. Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About...
Page 8: Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the driver’s and passenger’s door panels. Horizontal Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by raising the forward edge of the button.
Page 9: Power Lumbar Control
Power Lumbar Control The power lumbar controls are located on the driver’s and passenger’s door panels. The rear lumbar control adjusts upper lumbar support, and the front control adjusts lower lumbar support. Press the front of the switch to increase support. Press the back of the switch to decrease support.
Page 10 The seat cushion and mirror positions will be stored for the number pressed. Repeat the procedure to store another position with the other number if desired. To adjust the seat and mirrors to the stored position, press the number corresponding to the position. The memory function will only work with the gearshift in PARK (P).
Page 11 If you prefer to program the transmitter to the exit seat position, which moves the seat completely down and back, follow these steps: 1. Press the SET button on the driver’s door panel. You will hear one beep. 2. Press one of the memory buttons on the driver’s door panel.
Page 12: Reclining Front Seatbacks
Reclining Front Seatbacks The vertical control described previously in this section reclines the front seatbacks. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. There are four different positions.
Page 14 CAUTION: 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 15: Why Safety Belts Work
yellowblue Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
Page 16 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... yellowblue...
Page 17 yellowblue or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 18 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 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 19: 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 20 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 21 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don’t, the adjustment feature won’t set, and you’ll have to start again. 5.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16 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.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 24 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 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: 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 dealer to fix it.
Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. This is true even with Next Generation frontal air bags.
Page 29: How The Air Bag System Works
How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. yellowblue 1-23...
Page 30 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
Page 31 What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s will be hot for a short time.
Page 32: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag.
Page 33: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! 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 34 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 1-28 If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
Page 35 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. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 36: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort 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 37 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 38: 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. 1-32 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides.
Page 39: Lap Belt
Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Page 40: Smaller Children And Babies
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 41 CAUTION: 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 42 CAUTION: 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) 1-36 CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 will suddenly become a 240...
Page 43: 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 child restraints? 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 44 yellowblue 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 frontal crash.
Page 45 yellowblue A forward facing child restraint (C E) positions a 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 46 yellowblue A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.
Page 47: Where To Put The Restraint
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 48: Top Strap
Top Strap Canadian law requires that forward restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. 1-42 If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle.
Page 49 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The 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 50: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position
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 51 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
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. 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.
Page 53 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
Page 54: Larger Children
6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7.
Page 55 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 56 1-50 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 57: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer 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.
Page 58: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. 1-52 If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right front passenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be...
Page 59: Section 2 Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls 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 you have a problem.
Page 60 yellowblue Keys CAUTION: Leaving 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 children.
Page 61 The ignition key is for the When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the ignition only. plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner. The ignition key has a bar Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 62: Door Locks
Door Locks CAUTION: 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 63: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch. Door Ajar Reminder If a door is not fully closed when the transaxle is in gear, a chime will sound and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display one of these messages: DRIVER DOOR AJAR...
Page 64: Delayed Locking
Mode 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P).
Page 65: Rear Door Security Locks
Personalization Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for each driver’s remote lock control transmitter. To turn the feature on: 1. Press and hold the lock position on the driver’s power door lock switch throughout this procedure. All of the doors will lock.
Page 66 To Open a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On 1. Unlock the door from the inside, or from the outside using the remote lock control or central door unlocking feature. 2. Then open the door from the outside using the remote lock control transmitter or central door unlocking feature.
Page 67: Anti-Lockout Feature
Anti-Lockout Feature The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the ignition with the driver’s door open. You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless the engine is running.
Page 68: Operation
This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote lock control system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement or...
Page 69 Personalization Features The following list of features that are available on your vehicle can be programmed to the driver’s preference for each transmitter. Memory Door Locks: This feature programs your door locks to automatically lock or unlock when shifting in and out of PARK (P). Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote lock control transmitter.
Page 70: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5. To change to another mode: 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 2. Press and hold the lock position on the driver’s power door lock switch throughout this procedure. 3. Press the trunk button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode.
Page 71 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. For battery replacement, use a Duracell 2032, or a similar type. To replace the battery: 1.
Page 72: Trunk Lock Release
Trunk CAUTION: 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. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...
Page 73: Trunk Security Override
Remote Trunk Release Lockout The trunk release lockout switch in the glove box allows you to secure items in the trunk. Move the trunk release lockout switch to OFF, lock the glove box and take the key with you. Now the trunk release, located to the right of the steering column, will not open the trunk.
Page 74: Parking Lots
Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? If possible, park in a busy, well lit area. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
Page 75: Testing The Alarm
If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and then shuts off while the ignition is on, the security system has detected a problem. See your dealer for service. If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or remote lock control transmitter, the alarm will go off.
Page 76 PASS Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS Key II is a passive theft deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
Page 77 If you lose or damage a PASS Key II ignition key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS to have a new key made. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at OLDS (6537). In Canada, call 6800. New Vehicle “Break NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate...
Page 78: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in the vehicle with children.
Page 79: Key Reminder Warning
RUN (D): This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. This is the position for driving. Even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights.
Page 80 NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Starting Your 4.0L V8 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START.
Page 81: Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 _ F ( 18 _ C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 82: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 2-24 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.
Page 83 REVERSE (R): 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 84 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than approximately 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
Page 85: Parking Brake
Press the button on your shift lever so that it’s either in the NORMAL or POWER position. When it’s in the NORMAL position, the line on the button will be showing. When in POWER, the line is not showing. In the NORMAL position, the transaxle shifts at lower engine speeds.
Page 86: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It 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 87: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in 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 88: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P) CAUTION: Before shifting out of PARK (P) you must fully apply your regular brakes. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Page 89: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
Page 90: Running Your Engine While You're Parked
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
Page 91: Power Windows
Windows Power Windows Switches on the driver’s armrest control each of the windows while the ignition is on or retained accessory power is active. In addition, each passenger’s door armrest has a switch for its own window. Express Down Window The switch for the driver’s window has an express feature.
Page 92: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you.
Page 93: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 94: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamps Turn the band to this symbol to turn on: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps Turn the band to this symbol to turn on the headlamps as well as the other operating lamps. Turn the band to OFF to turn off the lamps/lights. 2-36 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps...
Page 95: Lamps On Reminder
Lamps On Reminder If the headlamp switch is left on you’ll hear a warning chime when you turn the ignition off, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver’s door. Flash-To-Pass This feature lets you use your high signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 96: Windshield Washer
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wiper cycles. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Push the lever down to the first detent, DELAY. Turn the band closer to the short lines for fewer wiper passes per minute.
Page 97: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 98 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 2-40 3. Push in the button at the end of the lever and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on. 4.
Page 99 Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can briefly move the cruise control switch from ON to RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate) to reset.
Page 100: Exterior Lamps
Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or Move the cruise switch to OFF. The CRUISE light will also go out. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Page 101: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps To turn on the fog lamps, first turn on the parking lamps or headlamps. Then press the fog lamp switch located on the left side of the instrument panel. A light will glow on the switch when the fog lamps are on.
Page 102: Interior Lamps
Twilight Sentinel Twilight sentinel turns the headlamps, taillamps and parking lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate it, leave the headlamp switch off and move the twilight sentinel control toward MAX. The control is located to the left of the steering column.
Page 103: Exit Lighting
Illuminated Entry Press the UNLOCK button on the remote lock control transmitter and the interior courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for up to one minute. The lamps will turn off immediately by pressing the LOCK button on the remote lock control transmitter, starting the ignition or activating the power door locks.
Page 104: Front Reading Lamps
3. Press the instant alarm button on the remote lock control transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the horn will chirp two times. 4. Press the instant alarm button on the remote lock control transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn will chirp one time.
Page 105: Rear Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps These lamps go on when you open the doors. You can also turn them on by pressing the button to the side of the lamp. Press it again to turn them off. Trunk Lamp When you open the trunk to its full open position, a lamp will come on inside the trunk.
Page 106 When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary.
Page 107 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 108: Convex Outside Mirror
Power Remote Control Mirror The controls on the far left of the instrument panel control both outside rearview mirrors. Move the center switch to the left (L) to select the driver’s side rearview mirror, or to the right (R) to select the passenger’s side rearview mirror.
Page 109: Storage Compartments
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger also warms the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice and snow. See “Rear Window Defogger” in the Index. Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box.
Page 110: Convenience Net
Convenience Net Your vehicle has a convenience net just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads.
Page 111: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Push and release the cover to reveal the front ashtray, lighter and accessory power outlet. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.
Page 112: Accessory Power Outlet
Accessory Power Outlet The power outlet inside the front ashtray can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. The accessory power outlet is off if the ignition is turned off.
Page 113: Sunroof (Option)
Sunroof (Option) Your express open sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The control switch will work only when the ignition is on, or when retained accessory power is active. To open the sunroof, press the control switch rearward and release it to open the glass panel and sunshade.
Page 114: Universal Transmitter
Universal Transmitter This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems. 2-56 The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system.
Page 115: Programming The Transmitter
Programming the Transmitter Do not use the Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” safety feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming.
Page 116 If you have trouble programming the Universal Transmitter, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described. The Universal Transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts, refer to “Rolling Code Programming”...
Page 117: Erasing Channels
“Rolling Code” Programming (If Equipped) If you have not previously programmed the hand transmitter to the Universal Transmitter, see “Programming the Universal Transmitter” listed previously. If you have completed this programming already, you now need to train the garage door opener motor head unit to recognize the Universal Transmitter.
Page 118: The Instrument Panel
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Page 119 The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Power Mirrors Control Switch B. Fog Lamp Switch C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Cluster/Gages E. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch F. Horn G. Windshield Wiper/Washer Control H. Driver Information Center I. Climate Controls J.
Page 120: Instrument Panel Cluster
yellowblue Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
Page 121: Odometer And Trip Odometer
Speedometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer and Trip Odometer Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 122: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). If your engine speed equals or exceeds the safe limit for operation, the message HOT...REDUCE ENGINE RPM is displayed on the information center. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or when the message HOT...REDUCE ENGINE RPM is displayed.
Page 123: Safety Belt Reminder Light
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly dangerous.
Page 124: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as a check to show you it is working, then it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Page 125 If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 126: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Page 127: Traction Control System Active Light
The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the center console, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again.
Page 128: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red warning zone, your engine is hot. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will turn off automatically, a fast chime will sound, and the message ENGINE HOT...A/C OFF will appear in the information center.
Page 129: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On Board Diagnostics Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 130 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing A misfire condition has been...
Page 131: Oil Pressure Warning Light
Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition.
Page 132: Cruise Light
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 as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by...
Page 133: Driver Information Center
Press the FUEL button on the Driver Information Center to turn off the warning. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F”...
Page 134: Fuel Economy
Turn on the system by pressing any button except RESET, ENTER or OFF. When you turn on the ignition, the DIC will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off. Keep in mind that this also applies to the OFF mode.
Page 135: Fuel Range
Fuel Press FUEL to see how much fuel has been used since you last pressed the RESET button. The display will show a reading such as: 10.4 GALLONS USED or 39.4 LITERS USED To learn how much fuel will be used from a specific starting point, first press FUEL to display fuel used, then press RESET.
Page 136 Engine The ENG button scrolls through the following functions: Oil pressure, such as: OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa Battery voltage, such as: BATTERY 13.8 VOLTS Transaxle fluid life, such as: TRANS FLUID LIFE 40% This is an estimate of the transaxle fluid’s remaining useful life.
Page 137: Distance To Destination
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID yourself after each oil or transaxle fluid change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID accidentally at any time other than when the oil or transaxle fluid has just been changed.
Page 138: Estimated Time Of Arrival (Eta)
The system will display the total distance to destination, such as: 365 MI TO DEST or 587 KM TO DEST When the system counts down to zero distance remaining, even if you’re in another display, a chime will sound and the display will show: TRIP COMPLETE The TRIP COMPLETE message will go off when you press any button, or when you turn your ignition to OFF,...
Page 139: Elapsed Time (Et)
Date Press DATE to display the date. To change the date, press DATE then RESET. The following display will appear: MONTH? XX/DD/YY MM, DD and YY represent the month, date and year you currently have in your system. Check to make sure your clock is in the correct AM or PM mode.
Page 140 RECALL When you press the RCL button, the system scrolls through any currently active warning messages, then returns to the mode the system was in before you pressed RCL. 2-82 If no warning messages exist, MONITORED SYSTEMS OK will be displayed. yellowblue...
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Page 143: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Automatic Electronic Climate Control Air Conditioning Heating...
Page 144: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls This section tells you how to operate your climate control system. Your climate control system uses ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant. Automatic Electronic Climate Control Your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Zone Automatic Electronic Climate Control System. You can use the automatic setting or override the automatic setting by using the manual controls.
Page 145 Temperature Buttons To adjust the comfort level you want maintained inside the vehicle, use the red and blue buttons located below the digital display. If you want a warmer comfort level, push the red button. If you want a cooler comfort level, push the blue button.
Page 146 In cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan to avoid blowing cold air. The length of the delay depends on the engine coolant temperature and the outside temperature. Turning the AUTO FAN knob will override this delay by turning off the automatic fan mode and changing the fan speed.
Page 147 DEFOG: This setting directs the majority of the airflow to the lower floor outlets and the front defroster. A small amount of airflow is directed to the side window defroster outlets. This mode can be useful to remove the moisture from the inside of the windshield when the outside temperature is cold or the humidity is high.
Page 148: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning The air conditioner cools, dehumidifies and filters the air for the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor is enabled in all modes unless the A/C ON button is in the off position (the indicator light will not be illuminated). However, the air conditioning compressor will not operate when the outside temperature is below 42 _ F (7 _ C).
Page 149: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting On cool, humid days, use the defog setting to keep the windows clear while also providing heat through the lower outlets. Turn the AUTO PUSH knob clockwise to DEF to quickly remove fog or ice from the windshield. Rear Window Defogger R.
Page 150: Ventilation System
NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Passenger Temperature Control With this feature, the right front seat passenger can control the comfort setting...
Page 151: Steering Wheel Controls For Climate Control
Turn the control between the rear outlets up to direct air through the upper outlets. Turn the control down to direct air through the lower outlets. Adjust the direction of airflow from side to side with the controls in each outlet. Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet area between the base of the windshield and the hood free of ice,...
Page 152: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape And Compact Disc Player With Automatic Tone Control
Press the upper part of the fan symbol button to override the automatic fan control and increase the fan speed. Press the lower part of the fan symbol button to override the automatic fan control and reduce the fan speed. Press either arrow on the TEMP button once to display your current comfort setting in the digital display.
Page 153 Playing the Radio VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RCL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RCL button until the display flashes.
Page 154 P SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and P SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning.
Page 155 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right.
Page 156 PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of the tape. (4): Press this button to reduce background noise. Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Page 157 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 a CD when the ignition is off, first press EJECT or RCL. The CD player will play either normal smaller 8 cm discs with an adapter.
Page 158 SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds. The disc will go to the next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scanning, SCAN will appear on the display.
Page 159: Trunk-Mounted Cd Changer (Option)
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option) With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.
Page 160 Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded.
Page 161 If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or changer, the following conditions may have caused the error: The road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. The air is very humid.
Page 162: Theft-Deterrent Feature
SEEK: Press the SEEK down arrow while playing a CD to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. If you press it again, the changer will go to previous tracks. Press the SEEK up arrow and it will go to the next higher track on the disc.
Page 163 1. Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 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.
Page 164: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC shows on the display.
Page 165: Understanding Radio Reception
SEEK: Press this button to tune to the next strong radio station. When playing a cassette tape or compact disc, press SEEK to hear the next selection. There must be at least a three second gap between selections on a cassette tape.
Page 166: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them.
Page 167: Care Of Your Compact Disc Player
When using a scrubbing action, non cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. If the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning.
Page 168: Power Antenna Mast Care
Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
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Page 171: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Road Recovery...
Page 172: Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: 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 173: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
Page 174 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 175: Control Of A Vehicle
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 176 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. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
Page 177: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Page 178: Traction Control System
The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 179 This light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See “Traction Control System Active Light” in the Index. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage.
Page 180: Braking In Emergencies
To turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button on the center console. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come on but the system won’t turn off right away.
Page 181: Steering Tips
Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
Page 182: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 183: Off-Road Recovery
Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 184: Loss Of Control
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 185 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 186: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. 4-16 Don’t drink and drive.
Page 187: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 188 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 189: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So 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.
Page 190: 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 191: 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 192: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip:...
Page 193: 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 194 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. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Page 195: Winter Driving
You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
Page 196: Driving On Snow Or Ice
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 197: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti Lock”...
Page 198 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 199: 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 battery charged.
Page 200: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire Loading Information label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door, tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressure for the tires on your vehicle.
Page 201: Electronic Level Control
CAUTION: 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, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash.
Page 202: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive 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.
Page 203: Weight Of The Trailer
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343–6006...
Page 204: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 205: Safety Chains
Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches.
Page 206: Following Distance
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
Page 207: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out.
Page 208: When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 209: Section 5 Problems On The Road
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 Engine Overheating Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You’re Stuck In: Sand, Mud,...
Page 210: 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 on and off. Press down on the button located on top of the steering column, then release it to turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Page 211: Jump Starting
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 212 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If 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.
Page 213 5. Find the positive (+) and negative ( each battery or remote terminal. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+) terminal on your battery. To open the remote positive (+) terminal box, pull the tab and open the cover.
Page 214 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 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.
Page 215 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 ( to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
Page 216: Towing Your Vehicle
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
Page 217: Engine Overheating
NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel or car carrier equipment.
Page 218: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
yellowblue If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 219: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 220: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Two Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-12 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 221 A low coolant level should be indicated by a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center. If it is, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 222: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
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, whichever occurs first.
Page 223 yellowblue 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.
Page 224 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. 5-16 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 225 yellowblue 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the mixture, to FULL COLD. engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans.
Page 226: If A Tire Goes Flat
yellowblue If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 227: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 228: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover. You can rest the cover near you for easy reference while you change the tire. 1.
Page 229: Removing The Wheel Cover
Removing the Wheel Cover Insert the hooked end of the wheel wrench in one of the two small notches in the center cover and pry the cover off. Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as it could be scratched or damaged.
Page 230 yellowblue 4. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame to 3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise by hand to position the jack head. You’ll find the word JACK lower the jack head until it fits under the vehicle. and an arrow stamped into the plastic near each notch.
Page 231 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is 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. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 232 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8. Place the spare tire on the wheel 9. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 233 11. Using the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 234: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 235: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Page 236: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 237: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want 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 239: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care
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 240: Doing Your Own Service Work
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll...
Page 241: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
CAUTION: 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 242 (See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.) If this occurs, return to your authorized Oldsmobile dealer 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 243: Fuels In Foreign Countries
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 244 CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The remote fuel door release can help keep your fuel tank from being siphoned.
Page 245 While refueling, hang the tethered cap from the hook on the fuel door. To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 246: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged.
Page 247: Hood Release
CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Page 248 4.0L V8 Engine When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Oil Dipstick F. Brake Fluid Reservoir G.
Page 249: Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message or the oil warning light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “Check Oil Level Message” or “Oil Pressure Warning Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly;...
Page 250: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
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. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
Page 251 As shown in the chart, SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W to be colder than 60 F (16 C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold, you should use SAE 30.
Page 252: Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil. This is not based on mileage, but on engine revolutions and engine operating temperature.
Page 253: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner and filter are on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. To check or replace the air filter: 1. Remove the radiator hose from the resonator channel. 2. Release the tension of the wing screw clamp on the air intake hose where it attaches to the air cleaner cover near the top of the engine.
Page 254 4. There’s a temperature sensor on the corner of the air cleaner cover. Release the sensor’s electrical connector retainer, and pull up. 6-16 5. Unsnap the two clamps by pushing down on the top of the air cleaner cover and pushing in on the clamps toward the center of the cover.
Page 255 6. Remove the air filter. 7. Install the new air filter and reverse all of the steps to reinstall the cover, electrical wires, hose and clamp. Be sure the tabs of the air cleaner cover fit into the slots of the air cleaner housing. Then make sure both clamps are fully engaged.
Page 256: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90...
Page 257 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 C to 93...
Page 258: How To Add Fluid
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use.
Page 259: Engine Coolant
Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, a GM thermostat is recommended. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with COOL...
Page 260: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and half DEX COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 261: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. CAUTION: 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.
Page 262 The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark or a little higher. If the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT is displayed on your Driver Information Center, it means you’re low on engine coolant.
Page 263: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is hand tight.
Page 264: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
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 265: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid There are two windshield washer fluid tanks. The upper tank (shown above) will empty first. When the lower tank contains 0.5 quarts (0.5 liters) or less, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Page 266: Brake Fluid
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 267 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 268: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
Page 269: Replacing Brake System Parts
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts.
Page 270: Vehicle Storage
To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the floor pan (E).
Page 271: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement This section describes bulb changing procedures for some of your interior and exterior lamps. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your service department. For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.
Page 272 Beam Headlamp Bulbs If you need to replace a low beam headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two bolts and pull out the headlamp assembly for more hand clearance. 2. Twist the bulb assembly one sixth of a turn counterclockwise and pull out the bulb assembly.
Page 273 High Beam Headlamp Bulbs If you need to replace a high beam headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the headlamp assembly if you need more hand clearance. 2. Pull up on the wiring harness. This unlocks the bulb. 3. Now you can reach in behind the lamp housing and pull out the bulb.
Page 274 NOTICE: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface.
Page 275 yellowblue 1. Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the 2. Turn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the level indicator (B) is lined up with zero. bubble (D) is lined up with zero. 6-37...
Page 276: Front Turn Signal
Front Turn Signal The front turn signal bulb is on the inboard edge of the headlamp assembly. To replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the headlamp assembly if you need more hand clearance. 2. Reach in and press the locking tab while twisting the bulb assembly one quarter of a turn counterclockwise.
Page 277 1. In the trunk, remove the convenience net from the hooks. Next remove the plastic screws holding the carpeting in place and pull back the carpeting. 2. Unscrew the convenience net attachment nut. Open the trim panel door. 3. Remove the two wing nuts now exposed.
Page 278: Rear Turn Signal
5. Pull out the taillamp assembly to reach the bulb and pull it out. To replace, push the bulb back in. 6. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to replace the taillamp filler, wing nuts and carpeting. 6-40 Rear Turn Signal The rear turn signal bulb is located on the outboard edge of the taillamp assembly.
Page 279 2. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the four bolts. There are two bolts on each side of the cover. 3. Pry off the cover and pull down to access the bulbs. 4. Press the locking tab of the bulb assembly. yellowblue 6-41...
Page 280: Interior Lamps
5. Twist the socket one quarter of a turn counterclockwise and pull to remove. 6. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1 through 4 to replace the assembly and tighten the bolts. 6-42 Interior Lamps Front and Rear Reading Lamps To change the bulbs in the front and rear reading lamps, do the following: 1.
Page 281: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Your new vehicle comes with high a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 282: Inflation -- Tire Pressure
CAUTION: (Continued) Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole.
Page 283: Tire Inspection And Rotation
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 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them.
Page 284 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make 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 places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 285: Buying New Tires
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 286: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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 287: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 288: Tire Chains
NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information.
Page 289: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
Page 290: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1.
Page 291: Care Of Safety Belts
Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner.
Page 292: Cleaning Glass Surfaces
CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it 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. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often.
Page 293: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 294: Cleaning Aluminum Or Chrome - Plated Wheels
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. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Page 295: Sheet Metal Damage
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first.
Page 296: Gm Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050174 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050214 32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050427 23 oz. (0.680 L) 1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052925 16 oz.
Page 297: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 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. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Page 298: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 299: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Maxifuse /Relay Center It’s easy to check the fuses in this underhood relay center. There are two locking arms on either side of the base of the cover. Reach down and unsnap each one by pulling the cover toward you, then pushing it away while pulling up.
Page 300 yellowblue Instrument Panel Fuse Block This fuse block is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To open it, push the latch to the left, then pull, and the door will open. You’ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover.
Page 301 Fuse Usage Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) Injectors Anti Lock Brake System Left Exterior Lamps Turn Signal Lamps Injectors Climate Controls Right Exterior Lamps Chime (Ignition 1), Memory Set Powertrain Control Module, VATS PASS Auxiliary Power Interior Lamps Shift Solenoids Linear EGR Fuse Usage...
Page 302: Removing The Rear Seat Cushion
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion To access the battery and rear compartment fuse panels, the rear seat cushion must be removed. This procedure is somewhat difficult. You may wish to have your dealer do this for you. NOTICE: The battery and main fuse boxes are located under the rear seat cushion.
Page 303 CAUTION: A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the next passenger.
Page 304 6-66 Fuse Usage Open Electronic Level Control Relay Trunk Release Relay Open Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Open Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone) Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone) Open Spare Spare Spare Open Direct Accessory Power sory Relay Open yellowblue Acces-...
Page 305 Fuse Usage 1, 2 Spare Open Breaker Power Window, Sunroof 5, 6 Spare Open 8, 9 Spare Open Breaker Power Seat 12, 13 Spare Open Power Seat Breaker Headlamps HVAC Blower Motor Powertrain Control PASS Ignition 3 Ignition 1 yellowblue Module, 6-67...
Page 306 Fuse Usage Rear Defogger Trunk Pull Down Electronic Level Control Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps Bose Stereo (Option) Power Door Locks Interior Lamps Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps Parking Lamps Heated Outside Mirror Open 6-68 Fuse Usage Fuel Door Release Cooling Fan Relay Battery Thermistor Instrument Panel Power Antenna,...
Page 307 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Usage Air Conditioning Center Open Open Horn Open Fog Lamp 2 Cooling Fan #2 Cooling Fan #3 Cooling Fan ABS Main ABS Pump Motor Fog Lamp Horn Open yellowblue 6-69...
Page 308: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs EXTERIOR LAMPS Front Front Turn Signal Lamps ....Halogen Headlamps Low Beam ......High Beam .
Page 309: Engine Specifications
Power Steering Pump Only ..... Complete System ....Tire Pressures .
Page 310: Vehicle Dimensions
Vehicle Dimensions Length ....205.4 inches (522.0 cm) Width ....74.4 inches (189.0 cm) Height .
Page 311: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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 Scheduled Maintenance Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants...
Page 312: Your Vehicle And The Environment
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer 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 313: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule 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 dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 314: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 315: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. 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 316 Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
Page 317 Scheduled Maintenance Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote #.) 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) Check Oil Life Monitor.
Page 318 Scheduled Maintenance 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
Page 319 Scheduled Maintenance – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Page 320 Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 321 Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
Page 322 Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote #.) Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required. An Emission Control Service.
Page 323 Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and bottom screens if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: –...
Page 324: At Each Fuel Fill
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 325: At Least Twice A Year
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 326 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
Page 327 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. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK.
Page 328: Exhaust System Inspection
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 329: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system.
Page 330 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
Page 331 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Lubrication 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly, (GM Part No. 12346293 or Secondary Latch, equivalent) or lubricant meeting Pivots, Spring requirements of NLGI # 2, Anchor and...
Page 332: 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 ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY READING 7-22 Services”...
Page 333 yellowblue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-23...
Page 334 yellowblue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-24...
Page 335: Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
Page 336: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Oldsmobile. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 337 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 338: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices free telephone Oldsmobile encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Oldsmobile, the letter should be addressed to Oldsmobile’s Customer Assistance Network. United States Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E.
Page 339: All Overseas Locations
Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC Customer Communication Centre 169-007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone: 905-644-4112 Fax:...
Page 340: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features And Benefits
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Security While You Travel OLDS (6537) As the proud owner of a new Oldsmobile vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program. This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 341: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicle model, year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle license plate number Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Oldsmobile’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Page 342: Plan Ahead When Possible
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Oldsmobile helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 343: Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Page 344: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors.
Page 345: 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 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343-6006...
Page 346 1999 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
Page 347 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-551-4123 (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-313-865-5927 PUBLICATION FORM PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER NUMBER Service Manual Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner’s Manual In Portfolio Owner’s Manual Without Portfolio 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.
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Page 349: Section 9 Index
Section 9 Index ccessory Power Outlet ......Air Bag ........How Does it Restrain .
Page 350 Belt, Engine Accessory ......... Better Business Bureau Mediation Blizzard .
Page 351 Climate Controls ............Automatic Electronic Right Front Passenger .
Page 352 On Grades While Towing a Trailer ........On Hill and Mountain Roads On Snow or Ice .
Page 353 Fuel ......... . .
Page 354 Cluster ............... Fuse Block Interior Lamps .
Page 355 agnasteer ....... . . Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Record .
Page 356 PASS ............. . . Perimeter Lighting Periodic Maintenance Inspections .
Page 357 Retained Accessory Power ..........Reverse, Automatic Transaxle Right Front Passenger Position .
Page 358 Skidding ............. . Sound Equipment, Adding Spare Tire, Compact .
Page 359 Traction ........Active Light Control System ....... . Control System Active Light .
Page 360 arning Devices ..........Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warranty Information .

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