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Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1997 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8.

  • Page 3: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual

    “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Oldsmobile French Language Manual: Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile, so it will Aux propriCtaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If...

  • 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 These mean there is something that could hurt controls for your vehicle.

  • Page 5: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    In the notice area, we tell you about something that can Vehicle Damage Warnings damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would Also in this book you will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice willtell you what to do to help avoid the damage.
  • Page 6 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you and...

  • Page 8: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.

  • Page 9: 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 You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 10 FRONT (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding switch up. Hold the switch down to low * : . ? a ? $ ! ? p $ 7 ~ 7 ? F % 3 Y F ' l y ~ y ! : .
  • Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle 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. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
  • Page 12 Reclining Front Seatbacks (4-Door Models) Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move the But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback into place. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback, and the seatback will CAUTION: move forward.

  • Page 13: Head Restraints

    Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seat folds forward up, your safety belts can’t do their job when to let people get into the you’re reclined like this. back seat. Your seatback will move back and forth The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it freely, unless you come to a won’t be against your body.

  • Page 14: For Everyone

    Split Folding Rear Seat (Option) for Everyone Safety Belts: They're This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also t@ls you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), bag system.
  • Page 15 Your vehicle has light that comes on as reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, the Index.) inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

  • Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in on mythng, you go as fast as it goes. . . " . Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle, Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.
  • Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn't stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-10...
  • Page 18 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11...

  • Page 19: About Safety Belts And The Answers

    Here Are Questions Many People Ask If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? About Safety Belts and the Answers You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident even one that isn’t your fault...

  • Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
  • Page 21 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 you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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  • Page 23 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
  • Page 24 &: What’s wrong with this? 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 25 What’s wrong with this? 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. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
  • Page 26 Q.’ What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your retailer to The belt is twisted across the body.
  • Page 27 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 you slam the door on it, you damage both the way.

  • Page 28: Right Front Passenger Position

    This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) all in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal bag system. crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a Your Oldsmobile has two air bags -- one air bag for the safety belt properly whether not there’s an driver and another air bag for the right front passenger.
  • Page 29 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you.

  • Page 30: How The Air Bag System Works

    How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-23...
  • Page 31 it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side Don’t attach anything to, or put anything impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not between, an occupant and an air bag.
  • Page 32 ’ How does an air bag restrain? CAUTION: In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. provided by safety belts.
  • Page 33 Oldsmobile bag system. The module records information Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be serviced. about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are There are parts of the air bag system in several places activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.

  • Page 34: Center Passenger Position

    Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in a 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.

  • Page 35: Rear Seat Passengers

    Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
  • Page 36 Lap-Shoulder Belt (2-Door Models) The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 37 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 38 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash. 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.
  • Page 39 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (4-DOOr Models) you have a two-door model, see “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (2-Door Models)’’ earlier in this section. Lap-Shoulder Belt (4-Door Models) The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. belts.
  • Page 40 If the belt is not 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. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
  • Page 41 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-34...
  • Page 42 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 1-35...
  • Page 43 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into on top.

  • Page 44: Smaller Children And Babies

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. 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 vehicle.
  • Page 45 heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only a 124b. kg) baby (40 kmk), (5.5 will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle.

  • Page 46: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints CAUTION: Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s Then follow the instructions for the restraint.

  • Page 47: Top Strap

    If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Oldsmobile retailer to put in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your retailer can...
  • Page 48 For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top If you have a four-door model, see “Securing a Child strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (4-DOOr Models)” later in this section. Your retailer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself using the You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 49 4. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 50 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (4-DoOr Models) If you have a two-door model, see “Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (2-Door Models)” earlier in this section. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
  • Page 51 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-44...

  • Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the air bag if it inflates.
  • Page 53 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is plate and pulling it along the belt. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 2.

  • Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice CAUTION:...
  • Page 55 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air it will go bag, always move the seat as far back before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
  • Page 56 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the the retractor to set lock. retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

  • Page 57: Larger Children

    Larger Children If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the real seat.
  • Page 58 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. &: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is...
  • Page 59 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this 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 60: Safety Belt Extender

    Replacing Restraint System Parts Safety Belt Extender After a Crash If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
  • Page 61 NOTES 1-54...

  • Page 62: Section 2 Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, 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 63 Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
  • Page 64 The door keys are for the If you need a new ignition key, contact your Oldsmobile retailer who can obtain the correct key code, or, in an emergency, call Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537).

  • Page 65: Power Door Locks

    Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a From the inside, push the lever down to lock the door.

  • Page 66: Automatic Door Locks

    Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and the doors will lock when you move your shift lever unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

  • Page 67: Operation

    Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. If you’re still having trouble, see your Oldsmobile Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door. Press retailer or a qualified technician for service.

  • Page 68: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

    Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you to your retailer.
  • Page 69 4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the Trunk halves are together tightly so water won’t git in. 5. Test the transmitter. NOTICE: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into When replacing the battery, use care not to your vehicle.

  • Page 70: Trunk Lock

    Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped) Trunk Lock Press the button behind the To unlock the trunk from glove box door to unlock the outside, insert the door the trunk from inside your key and turn it. You can also vehicle. Your transaxle shift use the Remote Lock Control transmitter, if your lever must be in PARK (P).

  • Page 71: Key In The Ignition

    Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove Lock the glove box. your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
  • Page 72 For about three minutes, the starter does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11.
  • Page 73 SECURITY light will come on. But you don’t have to NOTICE: wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made.

  • Page 74: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions ACC (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. To use ACC (Accessory), push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will stay locked. LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is in LOCK.

  • Page 75: Starting Your Engine

    NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if is moving. If you do, you could damage the...
  • Page 76 NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than Your engine is designed to work with the 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can parts or accessories, you could change the way damage your starter motor.

  • Page 77: Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

    Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Oldsmobile retailer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The retailer can give you the best...

  • Page 78: Automatic Transaxle Operation

    Automatic Transaxle Operation PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats.
  • Page 79 Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK (P) range connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re before starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
  • Page 80 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is for (@): driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel normal driving. It is the overdrive position. If you need (a). more power for passing, and you’re: economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Here are some times you might choose THIRD Going less than 35 mph...
  • Page 81 SECOND ( 2 ) : This position gives you more power but FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on than SECOND (2) but lower fuel economy. You can use hills.

  • Page 82: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake NOTICE: To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal Driving with the parking brake on can cause down with your right foot. your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to Push down the parking replace them, and you could also damage other brake pedal with your left parts of your vehicle.

  • Page 83: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting Into PARK (P) Column Shift your foot and 1. Hold the brake pedal down with right set the parking brake. QUTION: 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.
  • Page 84 Console Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. . \ q p8$ii%& ' 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) this: like Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

  • Page 85: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running

    Torque Lock Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.

  • Page 86: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Parking Over Things That Burn Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.

  • Page 87: Engine Exhaust

    Engine Exhaust 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. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.

  • Page 88: Power Windows

    Power Windows 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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.

  • Page 89: Tilt Steering Wheel

    To stop the window while it is lowering, press the top of Tilt Steering Wheel the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the top of the switch. tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering On four-door models, the driver’s window controls also wheel before you drive.
  • Page 90 Turn SignaVMultifunction Signal Lane Change Idicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow yo to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a move the lever the way up or down. turn, When the turn...

  • Page 91: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

    As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows Windshield Wipers don’t flash but just stay on, signal bulb may be burned You control the windshield out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. wipers by turning the band If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an marked WIPER.

  • Page 92: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Washer Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40km/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 kmh).
  • Page 93 When you apply your brakes, the cruise control Setting Cruise Control shuts off. CAUTION: CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when Cruise control can be dangerous where you you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button can’t drive safely at a steady speed.
  • Page 94 Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed There are two ways to go to a higher speed: and then you apply the brake. This will shut off the Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher cruise control but you don’t need to reset it.
  • Page 95 Ending Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control are two There ways to turn the cruise control: There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR Push in the SET button until you reach the lower Move the cruise switch to OFT.
  • Page 96 Parking Lamps Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Courtesy Lamps Fog Lamps -;q- Turn the knob to this symbol (B) to turn on the headlamps and other operating lamps. Turn the knob to this symbol (A) to turn on the parking and other operating lamps without the headlamps.

  • Page 97: Daytime Running Lamps

    Daytime Running Lamps When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go out, and your low-beam headlamps change to the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier reduced brightness DRL. for others to see the front of your vehicle during the To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking day.

  • Page 98: Interior Lamps

    Illuminated Entry Interior Lamps Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set Instrument Panel Brightness Control time whenever you: You can brighten or dim theinstrument panel lamps by Pull a front door handle. moving the instrument panel lights dial. If you turn the Press UNLOCK on the Remote Lock Control dial all the way to INT, your courtesy or interior lamps transmitter (if equipped).
  • Page 99 Dome Lamp Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps If you have the optional sunroof, you will have a dome These lamps go on when you open the doors. When the lamp. The dome lamp will go on when you open the doors are closed, push the button next to each lamp to doors.
  • Page 100 Rear Reading Lamps Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror These lamps are near each passenger's door. They will go on when you open the doors. When the doors are closed, push the button to turn the lamp on and off.

  • Page 101: Power Outside Mirrors

    Convex Outside Mirror Power Outside Mirrors Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex The electric mirror control mirror’s surface is curved so you can more from the is on the driver’s door. Turn driver’s seat. the control to the left to adjust the left mirror or to the right to adjust the right 7AUTION:...

  • Page 102: Storage Compartments

    Storage Compartments Center Console (If Equipped) Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Storage Armrest If you have a bench seat, you will have a storage armrest in front. To use the storage area, fold down the armrest. Press the latch on the front edge and pull up.

  • Page 103: Convenience Net (If Equipped)

    Convenience Net (If Equipped) Ashtrays and Lighter The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel or on the console. remove the console ashtray, open the lid and lift out the ashtray using the snuffer. the instrument panel ashtray, open it, push down on the locking tab and pull out the ashtray.

  • Page 104: Sun Visors

    To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go, Sun Visors When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself. To block out glare, you can flip down the visors. You can also move them from side to side. NOTICE: Visor Vanity Mirrors Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand...

  • Page 105: Accessory Outlet

    Accessory Outlet If your vehicle has a center console, you have a 12-volt outlet. It is on the passenger’s side, near the floor. Open the cover to use the outlet. NOTICE: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should.
  • Page 106 Instrument Panel Your Information System The main components of your instrument panel are: 1. Side Window Defogger Vent 4. Glove Box 7. Cigarette Lighter 2. Instrument Panel Outlet 5. Comfort Controls 8. Lamp Controls 3. Instrument Cluster 6. Audio System 2-45...
  • Page 107 Your instrument cluster 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. 2-46...
  • Page 108 (used in the United States) or in (rpm). kilometers (used in Canada). Your Oldsmobile has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be accurate.

  • Page 109: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on Warning Lights, Gages when you driving, or when one of the gages shows and Indicators there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. This part describes the warning lights and gages that Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even may be on your vehicle.

  • Page 110: Airbag Readiness Light

    Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed it will be panel, which shows AIR BAG or shows the air bag ready to warn you if there is a problem.

  • Page 111: Brake System Warning Light

    It may take longer to stop. If the light still on, or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashmg, have Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulic brake system is divided the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part System Warning Light”...

  • Page 112: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    If the light still stays on, or comes on again Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your while you’re driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. If Vehicle” in the Index.) the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but...
  • Page 113 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Light When your anti-lock system This light tells you that is adjusting brake pressure your engine coolant has to help avoid a braking skid, overheated or your radiator the anti-lock brake system cooling fan is not working.

  • Page 114: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light You have a gage that shows If this light comes on, your the engine coolant system is low on coolant temperature. If the gage and the engine may pointer moves into the red overheat.

  • Page 115: Service Engine Soon

    (Service Engine Soon Light) SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often Your Oldsmobile is will be indicated by the system before any problem equipped with a computer is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage which monitors operation to your vehicle.
  • Page 116 If the Light Is Flashing This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not The following may prevent more serious damage to running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. your vehicle: This light will also come on during a malfunction in one Reducing vehicle speed.
  • Page 117 If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, (see You may be able to correct the emission system be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your malfunction by considering the following: engine not to run as efficiently as designed.

  • Page 118: Oil Warning Light

    Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the Warning Light light may blink on and off. This is normal. If you have a problem with If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a your oil, this light may stay moment.

  • Page 119: Low Oil Level Light

    Low Oil Level Light Security Light Your engine is equipped This light will come on with an oil level monitoring when you turn the key to system. When the ignition start and stay on until the key is turned on, the LOW vehicle starts.

  • Page 120: Low Fuel Light

    Low Fuel Light Fuel Gage If your fuel is low, a light Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you will come on and stay on have left when the ignition until you add fuel. It will is on. When the indicator also come on for a few 1 /2 nears EMPTY...
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  • Page 124: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls...

  • Page 125: Air Conditioning With Electronic Controls

    The center knob changes the temperature of the air Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls coming through the system. Turn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer a i r . Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air. Mode Knot The right knob ha- -everal settings to control the direction of airflow.

  • Page 126: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of On very hot days, open the windows long enough the defroster and side window vents. to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time the compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.

  • Page 127: Defogging And Defrosting

    ‘ 1 Heating Air Conditioning with Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Control On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s cold outside (0°F...
  • Page 128 Fan Knob Passenger Temperature Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want when the The knob on the passenger’s system is not in AUTO. The display will show the door adjusts the air speed. To turn the system off, push the knob. temperature on the passenger’s side so it is Driver Temperature Knob...

  • Page 129: Automatic Control

    Mode Buttons DEF: This setting directs most of the air through the defrost and side window vents. Some of the air goes to The center panel has several settings to control the the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run direction of airflow when the system is not in AUTO.
  • Page 130 Air Conditioning Heating On very hot days, open the windows long enough to On cold days use LOWER. The system will bring in let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.

  • Page 131: Ventilation System

    Ventilation System Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, set the mode to FLOOR or LOWER and the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off.

  • Page 132: Rear Window Defogger

    Rear Window Defogger Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid. NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

  • Page 133: Audio Systems

    Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Audio Systems Control (Option) Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get You can control certain the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself comfort control system with it first.

  • Page 134: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)

    RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player being played or to display the clock. To change what is and Automatic Tone Control Equipped) normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RCL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RCL button until the display flashes.
  • Page 135 PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let Setting the Tone you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the 15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). Just: knob to increase or decrease bass.
  • Page 136 Adjusting the Speakers Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the BAL: Press this knob lightly it extends. Turn the knob display. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
  • Page 137 FWD ( 2 ) : Press this button to advance quickly to this button again to stop scanning. The sound will mute, SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction another part of the tape. Press the button again to return arrow will blink while scanning.
  • Page 138 FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) normally shown on the display (station or time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes.
  • Page 139 PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let Setting the Tone you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the 15 stations (five AM, five and five FM2). Just: knob to increase or decrease bass. When you use this 1.
  • Page 140 FWD (2): Press and hold this button to quickly advance Adjusting the Speakers within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob The display will show elapsed time. to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
  • Page 141 RCL: Press this button to see which track is playing. AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Press it again within five seconds to how long it has Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone been playing. To change what is normally shown on the Control (If Equipped) display (track or elapsed time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button...
  • Page 142 RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let played or to display the clock. To change what you return to your favorite stations. can set up to 15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). Just: normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RCL button until you the display you want, then...
  • Page 143 Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers BASS: BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob Press this knob lightly it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. When you use this to move the sound to left or right speakers.
  • Page 144 REV (1): While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will TREB, BASS and TONE controls just as you do for the play the last-selected station while the tape reverses.
  • Page 145 SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to search for the E JECE Press this button to remove the tape. The next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the have at least three seconds of silence between each ignition or radio off.
  • Page 146 inserted, PROG (3): Press this button to go to the next track. Note that when the disc is CD will be displayed. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the When the disc is playing, a box will appear around CD on the display.

  • Page 147: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    RCL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Theft-Deterrent Feature Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has THEFTLOCK” is designed to discourage theft of your change what is normally shown on the been playing. radio.
  • Page 148 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. Turn the radio off. 3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until shows on the display.
  • Page 149 Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System 4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. (If Equipped) Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. If your vehicle has this 6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree feature, you can control with your code.

  • Page 150: Understanding Radio Reception

    To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Understanding Radio Reception Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. FM Stereo Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably FM stereo will give you the best sound. But signals and clearly. will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (1 km).

  • Page 151: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    5. Eject the tape after the tape player has been cleaned. the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the broken your Oldsmobile retail facility. tape detection feature is active again.

  • Page 152: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    Fixed Mast Antenna Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes tape is in good condition before you have your tape without being damaged.

  • Page 153: Power Antenna Mast Care (If Equipped)

    Power Antenna Mast Care (If Equipped) NOTICE: Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the Before entering an automatic car wash, turn antenna mast: your radio to make the power antenna go down.
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  • Page 156: 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 4- 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Drunken Driving 4-20 City Driving...

  • Page 157: Defensive Driving

    Please start with a very important safety device in your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...

  • Page 158: 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 159 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U S . states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent.
  • Page 160 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 Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
  • Page 161 Contro.1 of Vehicle Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires : : ! , b ' . ' A , and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle.

  • Page 162: Anti-Lock Brakes

    Anti-Lock Brakes Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a advanced electronic braking system that will help mistake.
  • Page 163 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you.

  • Page 164: Braking In Emergencies

    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 With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in time.

  • Page 165: Steering Tips

    Steering Tips Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and Driving on Curves acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.

  • Page 166: Steering In Emergencies

    That’s the time for evasive action steering around the problem. Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible An emergency like this requires close attention and a collision.

  • Page 167: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find sometime that your right wheels have The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, you’re driving.
  • Page 168 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, start your left lane change signal before moving out following too closely reduces your area of vision, of the right lane to pass.

  • Page 169: Loss Of Control

    The three types of skids correspond to your slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until Oldsmobile’s three control systems. In the braking skid, your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface”...

  • Page 170: Driving At Night

    Here are some tips on night driving. Driving at Night 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 171: Night Vision

    Night Vision Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean -- inside and out. Glare at night is made much one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass we get older these differences increase.

  • Page 172: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
  • Page 173 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.

  • Page 174: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. NOTICE: This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or it has little or no contact with the road.

  • Page 175: City Driving

    City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.

  • Page 176: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same 4-21...

  • Page 177: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America. allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. slightly slower at night.

  • Page 178: Highway Hypnosis

    Hill and Mountain Roads 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 179 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system ignition off is dangerous.

  • Page 180: Winter Driving

    Here are some tips for winter driving: couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will Have your Oldsmobile in good shape for winter. be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk.

  • Page 181: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Driving on Snow or Ice least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32” F; 0 C ) and freezing rain begins to fall. Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews road probably have good traction.

  • Page 182: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or...
  • Page 183 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.

  • Page 184: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR GAWR TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. CTR. FRT. TOTAL LBS. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE & MAX. LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION CAPACITY WEIGHT COLD TIRE...
  • Page 185 Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike in a GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear and injure people sudden stop or turn, GAWR. I f you do, parts on your vehicle can or in a crash.

  • Page 186: Towing A Trailer

    To pull a trailer correctly, follow If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive the advice in this part, and see your Oldsmobile properly, you can lose control when you pull a retailer for important information about towing trailer.
  • Page 187 That’s the reason for this part. In it are many Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. dealer about sway controls. Many of these are important for your safety and that of Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles your passengers.

  • Page 188: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. You can ask your retailer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Oldsmobile Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, write to:...

  • Page 189: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires

    Hitches If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. trailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.
  • Page 190 Safety Chains Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, You should always attach chains between your vehicle lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure...

  • Page 191: Making Turns

    Check with your to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your Oldsmobile retailer. The green arrows on your instrument hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.

  • Page 192: Parking On Hills

    Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down could start to move.
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  • Page 194: 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 5-16 Cooling System Other Warning Devices 5-25 If a Tire Goes Flat Jump Starting 5 -25 Changing a Flat Tire Towing Your Vehicle 5-36...

  • Page 195: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers Press the switch to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. To turn off the flashers, press the switch again. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work.

  • Page 196: Other Warning Devices

    If your battery has run down, you may want to use damage your vehicle. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
  • Page 197 If they are, it could cause a ground CAUTION: connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. An electric fan can start up even when the engine To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set is not running and can injure you.
  • Page 198 6. 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. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic Using a match near a battery can cause battery things you should know.
  • Page 199 Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery’s 7. Connect the red positive cable to the positive negative terminal.
  • Page 200 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move.
  • Page 201 Try to have an Oldsmobile retailer or a professional towing service tow your Cutlass Supreme. See .;,r! , ’ .’. “.&m&ide Assistance’’ in the Index. --> ‘‘C ; - , . ._..I .l.!;.,:t-;;.,,~ ; , . : ’ ; . ! !/.$Ji...
  • Page 202 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key turned to the OFF position. The steering wheel should CAUTION: be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t vehicle’s steering column lock for ths.

  • Page 203: Front Towing

    Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage vehicle.
  • Page 204 Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rails, behind the front wheels. These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.

  • Page 205: Rear Towing

    Rear Towing NOTICE: Tow Limits -- 35 mph (55 k d h ) , 50 miles (80 krn) A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear when towingporn the reaK bumper valance damage will occur.
  • Page 206 Attach T-hook chains to the T-hook slots in the frame rails, just ahead of the rear wheels, on both sides. These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car-carrier equipment. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.

  • Page 207: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and “Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn Coolant Temperature Warning Light” in the Index. You away badly, even if you just open the hood.

  • Page 208: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can steam, the problem may not be too serious.

  • Page 209: Cooling System

    Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ 1 1 see: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
  • Page 210 CAUTIQN: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
  • Page 211 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant NOTICE: Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level Engine damage from running your engine isn’t at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank.
  • Page 212 NOTICE: cold weather, water can freeze and crack the You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol coolht Use the recommended and the proper will burn if the engine parts are hot coolant mix.
  • Page 213 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.

  • Page 214: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator

    to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you NOTICE: turn it. Remove the pressure cap. Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
  • Page 215 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. 3 100 V6 (VIN Code M): There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 5-22...
  • Page 216 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark.
  • Page 217 10. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 11. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT 8.

  • Page 218: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out’, while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes by driving slowly to a level place.

  • Page 219: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire.and Tools The equipment ~you’11 need Pull the is in the trunk. carpeting from the floor trunk. Turn the center nut on the compact spare .cover counterclockwise to I-’ remove it. Then lift and .xe,move the cover. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and :remove it.
  • Page 220 Turn the nut holding the jack and wrench counterclockwise The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), socket (B) and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. andabsel wrench (C).
  • Page 221 If your vehicle has wheel If there is a wheel cover, nut caps, remove them loosen the plastic nut caps using the wheel wrench. with the wheel wrench. They won’t come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off.

  • Page 222: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire

    Position the jack under Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the vehicle and raise the Spare Tire jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you. Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
  • Page 223 NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise.
  • Page 224 5 . Remove any rust dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
  • Page 225 6. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 7 . Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-32...
  • Page 226 NOTICE: firmly in a crisscross sequenceas shown. Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead 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. 9. Don't t r y to put the'wheel cover on your compact spare tire.

  • Page 227: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools

    Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk.
  • Page 228 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Cover / 1 1 Wing Nut CAUTION: Spacer Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the Tire passenger compartment of the vehicle could Wrench cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.

  • Page 229: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.

  • Page 230: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, NOTICE: Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as vehicle as well as the tires.
  • Page 231 NOTES 5-38...

  • Page 232: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care

    Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Oldsmobile. 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 233: Doing Your Own Service Work

    If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll fasteners can be easily confused. If you use want to get the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual. It the wrong fasteners, parts can later break tells you much more about how to service your Oldsmobile than this manual can.

  • Page 234: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Check with of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means your Oldsmobile retailer before adding equipment to the you have a problem. outside of your vehicle.

  • Page 235: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    If this occurs, return to your authorized Fuels in Foreign Countries Oldsmobile retailer for service. If you plan on driving in another country outside the To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States...

  • Page 236: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
  • Page 237 Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the might be damaged. Outside of Your Oldsmobile” in the Index.

  • Page 238: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Hood Release Checking Things Under the Hood To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle next to the dnver’s seat. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
  • Page 239 When you open the hood of the 3100 (Code M) engine, you’ll see: E. Engine Oil I. Windshield Washer Fluid A. Engine Coolant Reservoir Dipstick B. Radiator Fill Cap F. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick Reservoir C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G. Brake Fluid Reservoir J.

  • Page 240: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes If the LOW OIL LEVEL to drain back into the oil light on the instrument panel pan. If you don’t, the oil comes on, it means you need dipstick might not show to check your engine oil LOW OIL...

  • Page 241: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    When to Add Oil What Kind of Oil to Use If the oil is at or below the lower mark, then you’ll need to Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. looking for the “Starburst”...
  • Page 242 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST going to be 0" F C) or above.
  • Page 243 shown in the chart, 1OW-30 is best for your RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTl GRADE ENGINE OILS vehicle. However, you can use 5W-30 if it’s going BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST to be colder than 60 O F C) before your next oil SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.

  • Page 244: Engine Oil Additives

    Engine Oil Additives Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to Don’t add anythmg to your oil. Your Oldsmobile retailer is break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your ready to advise if you something should be added.

  • Page 245: What To Do With Used Oil

    What to Do with Used Oil Air Cleaner Did you know that 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 246 Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with ”...

  • Page 247: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Automatic Transaxle Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retail A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid facility Service Department. level is when the engine oil is changed.
  • Page 248 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle Checking the Fluid Level fluid level if you have been driving: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). engine running. At high speed for quite a while. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P).
  • Page 249 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and 1. The transaxle fluid read the lower dipstick handle is level. The fluid the red loop near level must be in the the back of the cross-hatched area.

  • Page 250: How To Add Fluid

    It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for pint (0.5 L). Don’t oveflll. your Oldsmobile will: NOTICE: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). ” Give boiling protection up to 265 O F (1 29 We recommend you use only fluid labeled Protect against rust and corrosion.

  • Page 251: What To Use

    What to Use NOTICE: Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which When adding coolant, is important that you use won’t damage aluminum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant only DEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant. Supplement (sealer) (GM Part No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change.

  • Page 252: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
  • Page 253 If this light comes on, it means you’re low on CAUTION: engine coolant. Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator.

  • Page 254: Radiator Pressure Cap

    Power Steering Fluid Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.

  • Page 255: How To Check Power Steering Fluid

    How To Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.

  • Page 256: Adding Washer Fluid

    Washer Adding Fluid NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.

  • Page 257: Brake Fluid

    Brakes goes back up. The other reason is that fluid leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake Brake Fluid system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’...
  • Page 258 What to Add NOTICE: When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake such as Delco Supreme l l @ (GM P a r t fluid Using the wrong fluid can badly damage No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed brake system parts.

  • Page 259: Brake Wear

    Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly Your Oldsmobile has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make...

  • Page 260: Replacing Brake System Parts

    Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom@ battery. Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s Feature”...

  • Page 261: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement Headlamps (2-Door Models) In this section you’ll find directions for changing the bulbs in some of the lamps on your Oldsmobile. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use. F-logen B-lbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
  • Page 262 2. Remove the Tom@ Note which way the socket is pointing screws at the end of the before you disconnect it. You'll need to install aiming ring. The aiming the new headlamp so the socket points in the ring will swing open like same direction.
  • Page 263 Headlamps (4-Door Models) 7. Plug: the electrical connector into the headlamp soccet. Make sure the locking tabs snap onto the socket. 8. Put the new headlamp in position. Make sure the socket points in the same direction as it did with the old headlamp. 9.

  • Page 264: Headlamp Aiming

    5. Replace the bulb socket into the housing and turn clockwise. This section only applies to two-door Oldsmobiles. If you have a four-door Oldsmobile, see your retailer when your headlamp aim needs to be checked or adjusted. Your vehicle has the 55 x 135 mini-quad headlamp system.
  • Page 265 If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your I - I I Oldsmobile retailer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles read “0.” may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Oldsmobile retailer.
  • Page 266 Start with the horizontal aim. Don’t try to adjust the vertical aim first. 1. Check the horizontal aim indicator. The pointer should be lined up with “0”. 2. If the pointer isn’t at “0”, turn the horizontal aiming screw to adjust the aim.
  • Page 267 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 4. If the bubble isn’t on “0”, turn the vertical (2-Door Models) aiming screw to adjust the aim. 1. Remove two screws and the cover. 2. Unclip the bulb carrier and pull it out. To remove the stoplamp lens to clean the window, remove the two nuts on either side of the housing.
  • Page 268 3. Pull out the bulb. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp @-Door Models) 4. Push in a new bulb. 5. Clip the bulb carrier back into place. 6. Replace the cover and screws. 1. Remove the two screws from the cover. 2. Pull down the cover. 6-37...
  • Page 269 Taillamps (2-Door Models) 4. Pull out the bulb. 5. Push in a new bulb. 1. Remove the two large plastic screws pull the trunk. carpet away from the rear corner of the 6-38...
  • Page 270 2. Squeeze the tab 3. Pull out the socket. on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise. t ’ 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 5. Push in a new bulb. 6. Replace the socket into the housing and turn clockwise.
  • Page 271 Taillamps @-Door Models) 2. Remove the two wing nuts. 1. Remove the two large plastic screws and pull the carpet away from the rear corner of the trunk. 6-40...
  • Page 272 5. Pull out the socket. 6. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Push in new bulb. Replace the socket into the housing and 3. Pull the taillamp housing away from the body of turn clockwise. the vehicle. Replace the taillamp housing to the body of 4.

  • Page 273: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires 1. Pull the windshield wiper away from the windshield. Your new Oldsmobile comes with high-quality tires made If you by a leading tire manufacturer. ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details.
  • Page 274 NOTICE: Overinflated tires are more likely to be Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or cut, punctured or broken by a sudden overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires impact such as when you hit a pothole. don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can Keep tires at the recommended pressure.

  • Page 275: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    When to Check The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first Check your tires once a month or more. rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at Maintenance Services”...
  • Page 276 When It’s Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to -Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which check the treadwear it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose indicators, which will off and cause after a time.

  • Page 277: Buying New Tires

    Buying New Tires CAUTION: To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had driving.
  • Page 278 While the tires available on General Motors passenger Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not grades, they must also conform to Federal safety include cornering (turning) traction.

  • Page 279: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    (except some aluminum for replacement. wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Oldsmobile retailer if any of these conditions exist. Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
  • Page 280 NOTICE: NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or If your Oldsmobile has P215/60Rl6 or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper size tires, don’t use tire chains. They P225/60R16 height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire can damage your vehicle.

  • Page 281: Appearance Care

    Bleach When you use anything from a container to clean your Oldsmobile, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s Reducing Agents warnings and instructions. And always open your doors Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
  • Page 282 Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric If you need to use a solvent: 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. a clean, dull knife or scraper. Always clean whole trim panel or section.

  • Page 283: Cleaning Vinyl

    Non-Greasy Stains Cleaning Vinyl Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit Use warm water and a clean cloth. juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You be removed as follows: may have to do it more than once.

  • Page 284: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel

    Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If of the instrument panel.

  • Page 285: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Oldsmobile

    Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent Oldsmobile by hand may be necessary to remove application may be required. (See “Recommended residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved Fluids and Lubricants”...

  • Page 286: Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)

    Tires of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Oldsmobile garaged or covered To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. whenever possible.

  • Page 287: Sheet Metal Damage

    Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your retailer’s body and paint shop. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the Underbody Maintenance surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout...

  • Page 288: Appearance Care Materials Chart

    Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER **Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl. 6-57...

  • Page 289: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    On label is: your VIN, This is the legal identifier for your Oldsmobile. It appears the model designation, on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on paint information and the driver’s side.

  • Page 290: Electrical System

    NOTICE: it fixed. Don’t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile Power Windows and Other Power Options unless you check with your retailer first. Some Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power electrical equipment can damage your vehicle windows and other power accessories.
  • Page 291 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 0 0 0 0 0 n o o n 0 0 These fuses are located in a fuse block on the Circuit passenger’s side of the instrument panel. Pull off the Breaker Description cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses. Power Windows Power Seats Description...
  • Page 292 Description Fuse Fuse Description HVAC #2 -- Climate Control Assembly, POWER ACCESSORY #l -- Trunk Solenoid Box Courtesy Lamp, Antenna Relay, Power Mirror Switch, Door Lock Switches, Door HAZARD FLASHER Handle Switches POWER ACCESSORY #2 -- Sunroof AIR BAG -- Air Bag System Control Unit STOPLAMPS -- TCC/Brake Switch LOCK CONTROL -- Door Lock Relay...
  • Page 293 Underhood Electrical Center Passenger’s Side RICMPT REL ECM BAT A/C CONT n n n F/INJN ECM IGN ELEK IGN Fuse Description WCMPT REL Remote Trunk Release, Back-up Lamps Some fuses are in the underhood electrical centers on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment. ECM BAT Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump Relay, Fan...
  • Page 294 Fuse Description Underhood Electrical Center Driver’s Side F/INJN Fuel Injectors ECM IGN Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (VIN X only), EGR, CCP, Oxygen Sensor, VAC CAN SW ELEK IGN Electronic Ignition (EI) Control Module I/P Fuse Block FAN CONT #1 Relay Passenger’s Side Underhood Electrical Center and I/P Fuse...
  • Page 295 Description Fuse I/P Fuse Block: PWR IGN SW2 WDO and Circuit Breaker D; Passenger’s Side Underhood FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN n n n Electrical Center: TCC and ENG EMIS Fuses IGN SW1 Fuse Block: Radio, I / P Wiper, HVAC, ABS and Turn Signal Fuses;...

  • Page 296: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Bulb Lamps Exterior Please refer ‘‘Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” ....... in the Index for more information. Back-up 3057 Center High-Mounted Stop Transaxle Automatic ......2-Door Models 2355 ..Pan Removal and Replacement 7 quarts (6.7 L) ......

  • Page 297: Vehicle Dimensions

    54.8" (139.1 cm) Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you're not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailer. 6-66...
  • Page 298 NOTES 6-67...
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  • Page 300: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

    Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Oldsmobile. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Long Trip/Highway Intervals Your Vehicle and the Environment P a r t...
  • Page 301 Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Oldsmobile retailer for details.

  • Page 302: How This Section Is Organized

    “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer’s services can be complex, so unless you are technically service department or another qualified service center qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should should perform.

  • Page 303: Using Your Maintenance Schedule

    If you have any schedule to follow: questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Oldsmobile retailer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your retailer for your service needs, you’ll know...

  • Page 304: Short Trip/City Intervals

    Maintenance Schedule Trip/City Short Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
  • Page 305 Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Definition Trip/Highway Intervals Long ~~~~ ~~~~~ Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Schedule is true.

  • Page 306: Change Engine Oil And Filter

    Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles 3 months, whichever occurs first). (166 000 at the same intervals.
  • Page 307 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.

  • Page 308: Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule

    Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 309 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 310 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 000 km) 27,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.

  • Page 311: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

    Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 312 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 313 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 314 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 3 months, whichever occurs first). if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 315 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 316 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedu e l 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 317 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Change engine oil and filter (or every Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 3 months, whichever occurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 318 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 319 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 320 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 321 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 322 Short Tkip/City Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 3 months, whichever occurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any An Emission Control Service. damage.
  • Page 323 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 324 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Inspect spark plug wires. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 325 000 km) 150,000 Miles (240 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued) Drain, flush and refill cooling system In hilly or mountainous terrain. (or every 60 months since last service, When doing frequent trailer towing. whichever occurs first). See “Engine Uses such as found in taxi, police or Coolant”...
  • Page 326 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles 12 months, whichever occurs first). (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown An Emission Control Service.

  • Page 327: Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

    Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 328 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 329 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 12 months, whichever occurs first). if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: An Em.ission Control Service.
  • Page 330 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
  • Page 331 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Change engine oil and filter (or every Replace air cleaner filter. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Ernission Control Sewice. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.

  • Page 332: Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

    Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 333 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 334 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Change engine oil and filter every Inspect spark plug wires. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 335 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain. Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, When doing frequent trailer towing. whichever occurs first). See “Engine Uses such as found in taxi, police or Coolant”...

  • Page 336: At Each Fuel Fill

    Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Listed below are owner checks and services which windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if should be performed at the intervals specified to help necessary.

  • Page 337: At Least Twice A Year

    Automatic Transaxle Check At Least Twice a Year Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See Restraint System Check “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are if needed.
  • Page 338 Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check ’ CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured.
  • Page 339 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),...
  • Page 340 Part C: Periodic Maintenance missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could Inspections cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” Listed below are inspections and services which should in the Index.
  • Page 341 Part D: Recommended Fluids FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE and Lubricants Coolant Part No. 3634621 or Supplement equivalent with a complete flush NOTE: Fluids ‘and lubricants identified below by name, Sealer and refill. part number or specification may be obtained from your GM retailer. 1 l@ Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme System...
  • Page 342 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT FLUIDLUBRICANT Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Hood and Door Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) Part No. 12346241 Hinges or equivalent. or equivalent). Hood Latch Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip Assembly, (GM Part No. 12346293 or Part No.
  • Page 343 Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Part E: Maintenance Record Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts.
  • Page 344 Maintenance Record 7-45...
  • Page 345 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-46...

  • Page 346: 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 Warranty Information...

  • Page 347: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Customer Satisfaction Procedure Oldsmobile retailers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retail.facility management.
  • Page 348 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further (English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication...

  • Page 349: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Vehicle delivery date and present mileage speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Nature of concern Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user prompt attention.

  • Page 350: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features And Benefits

    Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility, take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside >I...

  • Page 351: Who Is Covered

    1997 Oldsmobile vehicles. to 10 miles (16 km). If your vehicle requires overnight Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, regardless of warranty repairs, we’ll provide a loaner car or the driver, and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper reimburse you up to $30 a day for the cost of alternate warranty period.

  • Page 352: Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

    Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are BBB AUTO LINE committed to making sure you are completely satisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.

  • Page 353: Warranty Information

    For further information, contact the General Motors. BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Oldsmobile Customer To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537.

  • Page 354: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government

    Canada is 1-800-668-5539. In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909...
  • Page 355 1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling o the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
  • Page 356 ORDER TOLL FREE Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address s own below or call (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1 -800-782-4356 1-800-782-4356.
  • Page 357 NOTES 8-12...

  • Page 358: Section 9 Index

    Section 9 Index ............Arbitration Program Accessory Power Outlet 2-44 ........Armrest. Storage 2-41 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ........
  • Page 359 ..............Bulb Replacement 6-30 Fabric 6-51 ........Glass 6-53 ...... Inside of Your Oldsmobile 6-50 ....Canadian Roadside Assistance ......Instrument Panel 6-53 ...... Capacities and Specifications 6-65 .
  • Page 360 ..............Climate Control System Defogging .
  • Page 361 ................Engine Finish Care 6-54 ..............Coolant 6-19 Finish Damage 6-56 ..........Coolant. Adding 6-22 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle 2-20 ............. Coolant. Checking 6-21 Flashers. Hazard Warning ............Coolant Heater 2-16 Flat Tire, Changing 5-25 ......
  • Page 362 ..............Throttle Linkage 7-41 Headlamps...
  • Page 363 ... Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts 6-66 Lights ........... Air Bag Readiness 1.22. 2.49 Maintenance Record 7-44 ......... Anti-Lock Brake System Active 2.52.
  • Page 364 ............... o d o m e t e r 2-47 DoorLocks...
  • Page 365 ...... Replacement Lap-Shoulder 1.13. 1.27. 1-29 ............Bulbs 6-65 Larger Children 1-50 ......
  • Page 366 ....... . Sun Visors 2-43 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile 1-26 ......Sheet Metal Damage 6-56 .
  • Page 367 ........Trailer Tire Loading 4-29 ............Brakes 4-35 Tire-Loading Information Label 4-29 ..............
  • Page 368 Windows Vehicle ............... Auto-Down 2-27 Control...
  • Page 369 ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P6-21 P6-42 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-9 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-7 FUEL WINDSHIELD BATTERY RELEASE DOOR WASHER FLUID TERMINAL P6-7 P6-5 P5-4 P6-25 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual.

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