Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Oldsmobile 1998 88
Summarization of Contents
Seats and Restraint Systems
Seats and Seat Controls
Information on adjusting vehicle seats, including manual and power seat controls.
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
Guidance on proper safety belt usage for all occupants and why they are essential for protection.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Detailed instructions for adults on wearing lap-shoulder belts correctly for optimal safety.
Children
Protection guidelines for children in vehicles, emphasizing the necessity of child restraint systems.
Features and Controls
Keys
Information about ignition and door keys, including key tags and theft prevention features.
Door Locks
Explanation of manual and power door locks, including safety features like child security locks.
Instrument Panel
Overview of the instrument panel layout, identifying various controls and indicators.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Explanation of dashboard warning lights and gages that signal vehicle status and potential problems.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Comfort Controls
Controls for heating, cooling, and ventilation systems to manage the vehicle's interior climate.
Audio System
Guide to operating the Delco Electronics audio system, including setting the clock and playing the radio.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Explanation of the radio's theft-deterrent system, activation, and unlocking procedures after power loss.
Your Driving and the Road
Defensive Driving
Key principles of defensive driving, including awareness of surroundings and anticipating other drivers' actions.
Drunken Driving
Impact of alcohol on driving abilities and the risks associated with drinking and driving.
Braking
Understanding braking mechanics, perception and reaction times, and factors affecting stopping distance.
Towing a Trailer
Critical safety information and procedures for towing a trailer, including equipment, handling, and legal requirements.
Problems on the Road
Jump Starting
Step-by-step guide for safely jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery using jumper cables.
Towing Your Vehicle
Instructions and precautions for towing your vehicle, including information for service providers.
Engine Overheating
What to do if the engine overheats, including steam warnings and safe shutdown procedures.
Changing a Flat Tire
Procedure for safely changing a flat tire, including vehicle preparation and tool usage.
Service and Appearance Care
Service
Information on vehicle servicing, recommendations for genuine GM parts, and doing your own service work.
Engine Oil
Checking and maintaining engine oil level, types of oil to use, and when to change it.
Tires
Information on tire inspection, rotation, pressure, buying new tires, and uniform tire quality grading.
Appearance Care
Guidelines for cleaning the vehicle's interior and exterior, including specific tips for different materials.
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Explains the importance of vehicle maintenance for safety, dependability, and environmental impact.
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Details the recommended maintenance services and their intervals for keeping the vehicle in good condition.
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Lists owner checks and services to be performed at specified intervals for safety and performance.
Part E: Maintenance Record
Provides space to record maintenance performed, helping track service intervals and warranty repairs.
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Steps to follow to resolve concerns with your vehicle if not adequately addressed by the retail facility.
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits
Details the 24-hour roadside assistance program, features, and benefits available to owners.
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Information on how to report vehicle defects that could cause a crash, injury, or death to NHTSA.
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada
Information on how to purchase service manuals and owner literature for General Motors vehicles in Canada.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 1998 88 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers