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Page 3: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual
We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. 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 4: 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 5: Vehicle Symbols
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 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
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 section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks, folding rear seats and head restraints. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 9 Six-Way Power Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, the controls are located on the outboard sides of both the driver’s and the passenger’s seat cushions. To adjust the front seat cushions do any of the following: Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control toward the front or the rear of the vehicle.
Page 10: Reclining Front Seatbacks
Heated Front Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s and passenger’s heated seat switches are located on the instrument panel near the comfort controls. The driver’s switch is on the left, and the passenger’s switch is on the right. There are two settings, LO and HI.
Page 11 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. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 12: 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 head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped) This feature enables you to have direct access to the trunk from the rear seat of the vehicle.
Page 13: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 14: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
Page 15 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 16 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-10...
Page 17: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
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. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers...
Page 18: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident even one that isn’t your fault your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
Page 19: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 20 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 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 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move the height adjuster to the desired position.
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 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 29 CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
Page 30: How The Air Bag System Works
How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-24 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 31 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 causing severe injury or even death. 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...
Page 32 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 33 In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system.
Page 34: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
Page 35 Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. shoulder The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 36 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 37 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-31...
Page 38: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 39 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 40: Center Passenger Position
1-34 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 41: 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 42: Infants And Young Children
Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. 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 43 CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 44 What are the different types of add child restraints? on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 45: Restraint Systems For Children
CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 46 A rear facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 1-40 A forward facing child seat (C E) provides restraint for...
Page 47 A booster seat (F G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high back booster seats have a five booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position...
Page 48: 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 49: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 50 Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself.
Page 51: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll find anchors (A) in all three rear seating positions. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system will have a dot on the seatback directly above the anchor.
Page 52 A. Vehicle Anchor B. LATCH System Attachment Points With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint. 1-46 CAUTION: If a LATCH type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there.
Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3.
Page 54 You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 55 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor 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...
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see “Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH)” in the Index. You’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 57 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end 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...
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see “Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH)” in the Index. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat.
Page 59 You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 60 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-54 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder 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.
Page 61: Older Children
Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a...
Page 62 1-56 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
Page 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 66 Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 67: Power Windows
Power Windows Switches located on the driver’s door armrest operate each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger door has an individual window switch. Express Down Window The driver’s window switch has an auto This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the switch rearward, and the driver’s window will open a small amount.
Page 68 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 the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 69 The keys can be used for the ignition, as well as all door locks, trunk and storage compartments. These keys don’t have key plugs. Your Oldsmobile dealer has a code for your key and can assist you if you need a new key.
Page 70: Door Locks
Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 71: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch located on either front door near the handle to lock or unlock all the doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. Push the manual lever located above each rear door handle forward to lock and rearward to unlock each door.
Page 72 Programmable Modes Mode 1: Last Door Closed Locking Feature is off. Mode 2: Last Door Closed Locking Feature is on. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
Page 73: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks Programmable automatic door locks is a standard feature intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking vehicle doors. The automatic locking and unlocking of the vehicle will occur if the ignition key is in ON and the driver’s door is closed when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
Page 74: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear-Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these locks, do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2.
Page 75: Remote Keyless Entry System
Programmable Modes Mode 1: Turns feature on. Mode 2: Turns feature off. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1.
Page 76: Operation
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry 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 the distance.
Page 77 Remote Panic Alarm When you press the panic button with the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the headlamps will flash, the horn will sound repeatedly and the interior lamps will illuminate. This will allow you to attract attention if needed. The alarm will continue until one of the following occurs: The driver presses the panic button with the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter...
Page 78 RAV Lock Mode Programming Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 3. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the RAV lock mode to which your vehicle is programmed, or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1.
Page 79: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
3. While holding the door lock switch, press and release the remote keyless entry transmitter UNLOCK button. This button press will initialize the customization mode. Upon initiation of this mode, the chime will sound. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for.
Page 80: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 81: Trunk Lock
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 82: Trunk Release Handle
Trunk Release Handle NOTICE: The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release handle could damage it. 2-18 There is a glow dark trunk release handle located...
Page 83: Key In The Ignition
Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you.
Page 84 Passlock at this time. You may also want to check the fuse. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. See your dealer for assistance. In an emergency, contact Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index for more information.
Page 85: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. Your ignition switch is located on the instrument panel. A (OFF): This position locks your ignition and transaxle. It’s a theft deterrent feature. It’s also the only position from which you can remove your key.
Page 86: Starting Your Engine
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With Retained Accessory Power (RAP), the power windows, audio system and sunroof (option) will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and none of the doors are open. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Page 87: Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.
Page 88: Automatic Transaxle Operation
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located behind the driver’s side headlamp assembly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110 CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Page 89 Maximum engine speed is limited when your vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several 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.
Page 90 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 91 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down.
Page 92 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
Page 93: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the left of the brake pedal near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. Then, push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 94: 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 95: Torque Lock
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 96: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down.
Page 97: 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 98: 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.
Page 99: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that enables you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 100: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal lever has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 101: Windshield Wipers
Flash-to-Pass Feature With the lever in the low beam position, pull the lever toward you momentarily to switch to high beams (to signal you are going to pass). If you have the headlamps on, they will return to low beams when you release the lever.
Page 102: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer At the end of the lever on right side of the steering wheel, is a wiper symbol. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the button on the end of the lever. The wipers will run for several cycles and then either stop or return to the preset speed.
Page 103: 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 can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 104 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 105 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you either apply the brake or press the clear button located on the steering column. This, of course shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it because the system remembers the last set speed.
Page 106: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 107: Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control
(Parking Lamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamp Instrument Panel Lights (Headlamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.
Page 108: Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
When it’s dark enough outside, your front turn signal lamps will turn off and your headlamps and parking lamps will turn on. When it’s bright enough outside, your headlamps will go off and your front turn signal lamps will come on. To idle your vehicle with the DRL or automatic headlamps off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF.
Page 109: Courtesy Lamps
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Turn the thumbwheel upward to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights or downward to decrease the brightness.
Page 110: Illuminated Entry
Illuminated Entry Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you close it.
Page 111 Delayed Illumination The delayed illumination feature will continue to illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed so that you can find the ignition and buckle your seat belt at night. Delayed illumination will not occur while the ignition is in ON. After 25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out.
Page 112: Battery Saver
Battery Saver Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave an interior or trunk lamp on. If you leave any of these lamps on while the ignition is in ACCESSORY or OFF, they will automatically turn off after 20 minutes.
Page 113 Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and Map Lamps (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror with a compass and map lamps. The mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from any headlamps behind you. A time delay feature also prevents rapid changing from the day to the night position while driving under lights and through traffic.
Page 114 (Maplamp): Press one of the buttons with this symbol on it to turn on either the driver’s or passenger’s maplamp. Press each button again to turn it off. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror housing.
Page 115 Compass Calibration Press the on/off button for eight seconds to activate the compass calibration mode. The letter C will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror. The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways: Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display indicates a direction or until C is no longer displayed in the compass window.
Page 116: Power Outside Rearview Mirrors
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors The power mirror controls are located near the driver’s window, on the armrest. Move the selector switch to the left to adjust the driver’s side mirror or to the right to adjust the passenger’s side mirror. Use one of the arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go.
Page 117: Center Console
Center Console To open the storage area located between the driver’s and passenger’s seat, press back on the front edge and lift the cover. The console has a cassette tape and compact disc storage area and a coinholder. The cupholder is located below the storage area. Push down on the door and the cupholder will come out.
Page 118: Sun Visors
Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. You can also swing each visor from the front window to the side window. The sun visors also have extenders located on the inboard side that can be pulled out for added anti glare protection.
Page 119 NOTICE: When using accessory power outlets: Maximum level of any electrical equipment should not exceed 20 amps Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain the battery. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlets and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
Page 120: Onstar System (If Equipped)
OnStar System (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a one hands free communication link between you and the OnStar Center. To receive OnStar services, a service subscription agreement is required and an additional fee may be required.
Page 121: Onstar Services
Volume Control: You can control the volume of the OnStar System using either the volume knob on the radio or, if equipped, the steering wheel volume controls. (Telltale Light): This light will indicate the status of the system. A solid green light will come on when you start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on and is ready to make or receive calls.
Page 122: Onstar System Limitations
OnStar MED NET: Med Net can store your personal medical history and provide it to emergency personnel if necessary. (Requires activation and additional fee). Accident Assist: An advisor can provide step step guidance following an accident. Remote Door Unlock: To contact the center, call ONSTAR.
Page 123: Power Sunroof (Option)
Global positioning locating capabilities will not be available if satellite signals are obstructed. OnStar will not function if the vehicle’s battery is discharged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative if the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle electrical system components are damaged.
Page 124: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2-60 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 125 Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels. 1. Decide which one of the three channels (one of the three HomeLink buttons) you want to program. 2. Press and hold the desired button on HomeLink through Step 3.
Page 126: Training A Garage Opener With A "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped)
Training a Garage Opener with a “Rolling Code” Feature (If Equipped) If you have not previously programmed the hand transmitter of HomeLink, see “Programming the HomeLink Transmitter” listed previously. If you have completed this programming already, you now need to train the garage door opener motor head unit to recognize HomeLink.
Page 127: Canadian Programming
Canadian Programming Canadian Owners: During programming, the hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after two seconds. In this case, you should press and hold the HomeLink button (see Steps 2 and 3 under Programming the HomeLink Transmitter) while you press and repress (cycle) your hand every two seconds until HomeLink is trained.
Page 128: The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System 2-64...
Page 129 The main components of your instrument panel are listed below: A. Side Window Defogger Vents B. Instrument Panel Vents C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Windshield Wipers/Washer Fluid Lever F. Cruise Control (CRUISE) Button G. Hazard Warning Button H.
Page 130: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar Your instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 131 Speedometer/Odometer Your speedometer lets your see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows you how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer.
Page 132: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded area, or engine damage may occur. 2-68 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
Page 133: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. 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.
Page 134: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 135: Brake System Warning Light
Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON as a check to show you it’s working. Then it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you’re driving, you may have a problem with the charging system.
Page 136: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light comes 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 137 Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
Page 138 Precision Control System (PCS) Warning Light (Option) United States This light should come on briefly as you start your engine. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it serviced so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the PCS warning light comes on, it means there may be a problem with your Precision Control System.
Page 139: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
If the LOW TRAC light comes on, slippery road conditions may exist, so you should consider slowing down and adjusting your driving accordingly. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage moves into the shaded area near the hot mark, your engine is too hot.
Page 140: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light In The United States Or Check Engine Light In Canada)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) United States Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 2-76 This system is called OBD II (On Diagnostics Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the...
Page 141 NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to come on.
Page 142 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 143 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 144: Oil Warning Light
Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving. This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem.
Page 145: Service Vehicle Soon Light
Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON to show that the bulb is working. This light indicates problems with your vehicle that are not related to emissions. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance and durability.
Page 146: Security Light
Change Oil Light The CHANGE OIL light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have the vehicle serviced right away. If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after you start the engine, have the oil changed.
Page 147: Fuel Gage
Low Washer Fluid Light This light appears when your vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid. This light will come on when your ignition is turned on to check the bulb. It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does not come on when you start your vehicle, the bulb may need to be replaced.
Page 148: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads.
Page 149 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 Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls Air Conditioning Air Conditioning with Automatic and...
Page 150: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls With this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. Fan Knob The left knob regulates the amount of air coming into the vehicle.
Page 151 Mode Buttons Each button has an indicator which will glow when the button is pressed. (Vent): This setting directs air through the instrument panel outlets. Level): This setting directs air two ways. Half of the air is directed through the instrument vent outlets. Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents.
Page 152: Air Conditioning
(Recirculation): This button is used to recirculate much of the air inside your vehicle. This setting is not available in defogger or defroster. Operating the system in recirculation may cause the windows to fog up when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, use the defog or defrost modes and increase the fan speed.
Page 153: Defogging And Defrosting
Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use a fan setting, vent outlets and the outside air button to direct air through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section. Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows.
Page 154 DRIVER (Driver Temperature): This knob regulates the temperature for the entire vehicle when the PASS knob is in the center neutral position. Turn the DRIVER knob clockwise (toward red) to raise the temperature. Turn it counterclockwise (toward blue) to lower the temperature.
Page 155 MODE: The MODE button is used to control the direction of airflow when the system is not in AUTO. The first press will display the current airflow direction. Repeated pressing of the MODE button will cycle through the following airflow directions shown in the display.
Page 156 Auto Button For the most efficient operation of the system, press the AUTO button and set the temperature. The system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will run if the outside temperature is above 38 _ F (3.3 _ C).
Page 157 For normal cooling on hot days, use the vent outlets and outside air with the air conditioning. The system will bring in outside air and cool it. On cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. To remedy this, you can use bi level with the air conditioning on.
Page 158: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Press the button marked REAR to turn the rear window defogger on. It will turn itself off after about 15 minutes (automatic control) or 10 minutes (manual control).
Page 159: Ventilation System
Ventilation System Change the direction of airflow by adjusting the vents. To completely shut off airflow to the outlet move the lever down. To open the outlet for airflow move the lever up. Your vehicle’s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving.
Page 160: Audio Systems
Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Page 161: Am - Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player And
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) Playing the Radio POWER: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. SCV (Speed Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road...
Page 162 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there. The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only.
Page 163 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO button until BASS, MID or TREB appears on the display. Press the knob above the AUDIO button to extend it, then turn the knob to increase or decrease. When you use this knob, the radio’s tone setting will switch to manual.
Page 164: System (Rds)
Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful new features. With RDS, the radio can do the following: Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, seek to stations with traffic announcements, receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and...
Page 165 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations.
Page 166 RDS Messages ALERT!: This message warns of national or local emergencies. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements. ALERT! appears on the display when an alert announcement plays. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing.
Page 167 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 the eject button or the RCL knob.
Page 168 RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. To change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing, EL TM will appear on the display.
Page 169: Am - Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape And Compact Disc Player With Programmable
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped) Standard Radio Bose Playing the Radio POWER: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume.
Page 170 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there. The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only.
Page 171 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO button until BASS, MID or TREB appears on the display. Press the knob above the AUDIO button to extend it, then turn the knob to increase or decrease. When you use this knob, the radio’s tone setting will switch to manual.
Page 172 Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful new features. With RDS, the radio can do the following: Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, seek to stations with traffic announcements, receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies, and...
Page 173 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations.
Page 174 RDS Messages ALERT!: This message warns of national or local emergencies. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements. ALERT! appears on the display when an alert announcement plays. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing.
Page 175 Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off, first press the button with the eject symbol on it or the RCL knob. If an error appears on the radio display, the tape won’t play because of an error.
Page 176 SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until you hear a beep and SCAN appears on the display. The tape will go to the next selection, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning.
Page 177 CLEAN PLAYR (Clean Player): This message may also appear on the radio display to indicate that the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. For additional information see “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player”...
Page 178 SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until you hear a beep and SCAN appears on the display. The disc will go to the next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track. Press this button again to stop scanning.
Page 179: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed and the radio is placed in a different vehicle. This feature requires no user input to be activated. It is automatically armed when it is put into the vehicle for the first time.
Page 180: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
Page 181: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 182: Care Of Your Compact Discs
You may also choose a non scrubbing action, wet cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
Page 183: Chime Level Adjustment
Because this antenna is built into your rear window, there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals. If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM antenna.
Page 184: 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 Traction Control System (Option) Steering...
Page 185: 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 186: 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 187 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 188 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 189: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 190: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 191 Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
Page 192: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 193 The Traction Control System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you’ve chosen, so you should use the lower gears only when necessary. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. This warning light will come on to let you know if there’s a problem with your...
Page 194 Precision Control System (PCS) (Option) If your vehicle is equipped with PCS, this system helps your vehicle to go in the direction you are steering in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished when the computer senses that your vehicle is starting to spin and assists the driver by selectively applying any one of the vehicle’s brakes.
Page 195: Power Steering
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic Speed Sensitive Steering This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 196: Steering In Emergencies
If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
Page 197: 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 198 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 199: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
Page 200: Driving At Night
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.
Page 201 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 202: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 203 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-20 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 204: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple”...
Page 205: 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. 4-22 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 206: 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 207: 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 208: 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 209: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 4-26 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 210: Winter Driving
CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash.
Page 211: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 212 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32 F;...
Page 213: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
Page 214 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
Page 215: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing”...
Page 216: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing NOTICE: Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, you should use a dolly. See “Dolly Towing” next in this section for more information.
Page 217: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire Loading Information label is inside the trunk lid. The label tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle.
Page 218 If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don’t carry more than 167 lbs. (75 kg) in your trunk. 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.
Page 219: 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 You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Page 220: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33171 Detroit, MI 48232 5171...
Page 221: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 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.
Page 222: Safety Chains
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Tire Loading Information label inside of the trunk lid or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 223: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
Page 224: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 225: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
Page 226: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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 227: 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, Ice or Snow...
Page 228: 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. The hazard warning flasher button is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel, near the air vents.
Page 229: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
Page 230 NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12 volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12 battery with a negative ground system. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
Page 231 To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, squeeze the sides of the red plastic cap and pull the cap toward you. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+) terminal on your battery. CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 232 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Page 233 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch on metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal location on the vehicle with the good battery.
Page 234 8. Now connect the black negative ( negative ( ) terminal location on the vehicle with the good battery. Use a remote negative ( the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( go to the dead battery.
Page 235 NOTICE: Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care that the cables don’t touch each other or any other metal. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Jumper Cable Removal A.
Page 236: Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 237: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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 238: 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 An overheat warning along with a low coolant light can indicate a serious problem.
Page 239: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 240 The coolant level should beat or above the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 241 NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. 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.
Page 242: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be...
Page 243 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
Page 244 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one quarter turn and then stop.
Page 245: If A Tire Goes Flat
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 246: 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 247: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then lift and remove the cover. 2. Remove the compact spare tire. See “Compact Spare Tire”...
Page 248 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), extension 3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and and protector/guide (B) and wheel wrench (C). remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. 5-22...
Page 249: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, remove the plastic caps and loosen all of the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 250 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches. For jacking at the vehicle’s front location, put the jack lift head (C) about 8 inches (20 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel opening (B) or just behind the two bolts (A) as shown.
Page 251 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle 4. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 5-25...
Page 252 5. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 253 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 9. 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.
Page 254: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 10. Reinstall the plastic nut caps tightly by hand. Using the wheel wrench, tighten the caps an additional one quarter turn.
Page 255: 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 256: 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 257: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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.
Page 258: 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 259: 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 260: 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 261: Gasoline Specifications
Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasolines.
Page 262: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected.
Page 263: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank 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 tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
Page 264 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 265: Checking Things Under The Hood
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
Page 266: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle. It is located below the instrument panel on the driver’s side. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch. 3.
Page 267: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood of the 3.5L V6 engine, you’ll see the following: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Auxiliary Fuse Box C. Battery D. Remote Positive (+)Terminal 6-10 E. Main Underhood Fuse Box F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank G.
Page 268: Checking Engine Oil
Before closing the hood, be sure that all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. Engine Oil If the LOW OIL message appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away.
Page 269: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...
Page 270: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
Page 271: Engine Oil Additives
As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W going to be 0 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst...
Page 272: When To Change Engine Oil
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil. This is based on engine revolutions, and engine temperature and not on mileage. 10,000 miles (16 000 km) since your last oil and filter change.
Page 273: What To Do With Used Oil
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 274 3. Unhook the two hold down clips located on the engine air cleaner/filter housing cover. 4. Lift the housing cover and air duct assembly away from the housing, toward the engine and hold them there. 5. Remove the old air filter element from the housing. 6.
Page 275 Be sure the tabs on the cover are inserted into the housing slots. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. 6-18 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 276: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle (underneath the air inlet grille). The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module.
Page 277: 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 278 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 F (82...
Page 279 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the red loop near the rear of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
Page 280: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross the dipstick.
Page 281: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only COOL extended life coolant.
Page 282: 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 283: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment toward the rear of the engine on the passengers’ side of the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 6-26 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.
Page 284: Cooling System Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. 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.
Page 285: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is toward the middle of the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 286: Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 287: Brake Fluid
NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 288 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. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up.
Page 289: Brake Wear
NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Page 290: Brake Adjustment
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications.
Page 291: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 292 Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Pull straight up on the two headlamp retainers to release the assembly locator tabs and take the retainers off. At the same time, hold the headlamp assembly in position by applying a little pressure against the headlamp lens.
Page 293 4. Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb you are replacing. 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp. 6-36 6. Replace the bulb, making sure you don’t touch the bulb with your bare hands. 7.
Page 294 Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0”...
Page 295 A. Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw B. Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw Start with the horizontal aim. The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket. Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim. 6-38 A. Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw (shown in previous photo) B.
Page 296 Front Parking, Sidemarker and Turn Signal Cornering Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the removal procedure listed under “Headlamps” earlier in this section. 2. Remove the rubber access cover. 3. Twist and pull the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly.
Page 297 3. Remove the old bulb from the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Place the new bulb into the socket. 5. Turn the bulb one quarter turn clockwise to install. 6. Close the trunk. 6-40 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Spoiler Mounted) It is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit.
Page 298 1. Unscrew the wing nut inside of the trunk (B) behind the taillamp to be changed. If equipped with a convenience net, unhook the net. 2. Pull back the carpeting. 3. Remove the other two plastic wing nuts (A). 4. Pull the taillamp housing away from the body of the vehicle (C).
Page 299: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Windshield Wipers, Blade Check” in the Index for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts”...
Page 300 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 301: Inflation -- Tire Pressure
Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label, which is located on the inside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Page 302: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
Page 303: Buying New Tires
When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
Page 304: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 305 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 306: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
Page 307: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 308: 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 309: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
Page 310: Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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 311: Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades
Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Page 312: 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 313: Cleaning Tires
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 314: Chemical Paint Spotting
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 315: Gm Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Page 316: Engine Identification
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 317: 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 318 Instrument Panel Fuse Block These fuses are located in a fuse block in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Pull off the passenger’s side cover to expose the fuses. Fuse Description NOT USED Not Used CRANK CRANK Instrument Panel SIGNAL...
Page 319 Fuse Description IGN 0: Instrument Panel Cluster, CLUSTER Powertrain Control Module, PCM, & BCM Body Control NOT USED Not Used LOW BLOWER HVAC Control Assembly, Blower Motor HVAC Air Temperature Valve Motor, HVAC Control Assembly, Solenoid Box, Compass Mirror CRUISE Cruise Control Module NOT USED Not Used...
Page 320 Fuse Description STOP LAMPS Stoplamps Switch DOOR LOCKS Door Lock Relays (Internal to Body Control Module) and External Driver Door Lock Relay POWER Left hand and Right MIRRORS Power Mirrors Passenger’s Side Heated Seat HEATED SEAT Driver’s Side Heated Seat HEATED SEAT NOT USED Not Used...
Page 321 Underhood Fuse Blocks A. Auxiliary Fuse Block B. Main Underhood Fuse Block Some fuses are in the underhood fuse block. The auxiliary fuse block (A) is located next to the main underhood fuse block (B) in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 322 To remove the main fuse block cover, follow these steps: 1. Remove the remote positive (+) terminal cap. See “Remote Positive (+) Terminal” in the Index. 2. Turn the knob on the front of the fuse cover counterclockwise. 3. Pull off the cover. The main underhood fuse block (B) contains the following: Maxi Fuses...
Page 323 Mini Relays Description Cooling Fans Cooling Fans Crank Cooling Fans Ignition Main Blank Micro Relays Description Air Conditioning Compressor Horn Fog Lamps Blank Fuel Pump Mini Fuses Description Blank Generator Powertrain Control Module Air Conditioning Compressor Blank Fuel Injectors, Electronic Ignition Transmission Solenoid Horn 6-66...
Page 324: Capacities And Specifications
Replacement Bulbs Lamps Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (Window Mounted) Front Parking/Turn Signal ... . . Headlamp High Beam ....Headlamp Low Beam .
Page 325: Engine Specifications
Engine Specifications Type ........VIN Code .
Page 326: 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 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Scheduled Maintenance Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Record...
Page 327: 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 328: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains 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 329: 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 330: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.
Page 331: Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage.
Page 332 Scheduled Maintenance...
Page 333 Scheduled Maintenance...
Page 334 Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +). 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary.
Page 335 Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +). Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 336 Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher. –...
Page 337 Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +). Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
Page 338 Scheduled Maintenance 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +). 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often.
Page 339 Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher.
Page 340: At Least Once A Month
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 341: 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 342 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 343 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in OFF.
Page 344: Steering, Suspension And Front Drive Axle Boot And Seal 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 345: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
Page 346 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 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 347 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT 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 Category LB or GC Release Pawl 7-22 USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUID/LUBRICANT...
Page 348: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Page 349 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-24...
Page 350 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-25...
Page 351 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-26...
Page 352: 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 353: 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 354 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 Center 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 355: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone
Customer Assistance Offices 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 Center. United States Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 356: 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 Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Page 357: 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 358: 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 359: Transportation Options
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 360: Additional Program Information
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to $10 per day (five day maximum) may be available.
Page 361: Warranty Information
Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein...
Page 362: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 6537, or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33171 Detroit, MI 48232-5171 In Canada, please call us at 1 or 1 7854 (French).
Page 363: Service Publications Ordering Information
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.

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