Page 3 Ta’b1.e of Cont’ents The Heritage of Oldsmo’bile Customer Assistance Information Includes “Reporting Safety Deficts” on page 254... . . Index..Service Station Information Last Page CUTLASS SUP.REME M A N U A L O W N E R ’...
Page 4 General Motors Corporation. the latest information the time it printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. 0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Oldsmobile Division. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
Page 7 T h e S e c u r i t y O w n e r S a t i s f a c t i o n your The quality we built into Oldsmobile gives the confidence to J. D. Rock...
Page 8: Part
Part 5: Problems on the Road T h s part explains how to start and this manual, you’ll find that This part tells you what do if you operate your Oldsmobile. pictures and words work together have problem while driving, such to explainthings quickly. Part...
Page 9: Customer Assistance Information
Here the manual tells you how to keep This part includes important Here’s an alphabetical listing information about reporting safety almost every subject in this manual. your Oldsmobile running properly and defects and gives you details about You can use quickly find looking good.
Page 10 Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols tell You will also fiid a circle with In the notice area, we you about You wdl find number of safety slash it in This something that can damage your through this book. safety cautions in t h s book.
Page 11 Wehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you These symbols are important These symbols have to do with your w i l l find on your vehicle. For and your passengers whenever your lights: example, these symbols are used vehicle driven: an original battery:...
Page 12 Use this Manual some of warning Here These symbols are on your are some other symbols you These symbols are used on may see: controls: and indicator lights: Windshield Wipers Fuse Engine Coolant Temperature Trunk or Liftgate Release Windshield Washer Battery Charging System Lighter...
Page 13 Part...
Page 14 Seats & Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats- how to adjust them-and also about reclining seatbaclts and head restraints. Manual Front Seat Manual Four-Way Seat Adjuster To adjust the seat forward or back, lift the handle.
Page 15 Reclining Front Seatback Lift the lever to release the seatback, then tilt the seatback forward or backward, as desired. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
Page 16 Seatback Latches Head Restraints In 2-door Oldsmobiles, the front seat Slide the head restraint up or down so folds forward to let people get into the that the top of the restraint is closest to back seat. the top of your ears. Your seatback will move back and forth This position reduces the chance of a freely,...
Page 17 And it explains the Suppleniental Matable, 'Restraint,2 of "air bag'' system.
Page 18 Restraint Systems & .Seats When the bike hits the block, it Why Safety Belts, Work You never know if you’ll be in a crash. stops. But the child keeps going! If you do have a crash, you don’t lmow When you ride in or on anything, you if it will be a bad one.
Page 19 3. Take the simplest vehicle. -Sappose Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. ,Then stop the it’s jast a seat- on- wheels. vehicle. The rider doesn’t. stop. The person keeps going-until stopped or the instrument panel or the safety belts;: by something.
Page 20 Seats & Restraint Systems have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. FASTEN BELTS Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident...
Page 21 How To Wear Safety Belts Khicles First .Sold In Canada Properly Was your Oldsmobile first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on Adults the driver’s door will say “conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle.. This section is only for people of adult ”...
Page 22 & Resbaint Systems Seats Automatic Lap-Shoukkr Belt don’t have to ubuclde when you get out. This safety Belt is called “automatic” Just get into your vehicle. ‘Then close because you don’t have buckle and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to when you into.your vehicle.
Page 23 Oldsmobile that doesn’t needs service. We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency. And you would need to unbuckle it to let someone get into the center front seat position, if your vehicle has one.
Page 24 Seats Restraint Systems & What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the The belt is buckled in the wrong The shoulder belt is too loose. It arm. It should be worn over the place.
Page 25 3: What’s wrong with this? Supplemental Restraint 9: The belt is twisted across the body. System (Air Bag) This section explains the driver’s Supplemental Restraint (SRS) system, commonly referred to as an air bag. Here are the most important things to lalow:...
Page 26 Seats &Restraint Systems AIRBAO CHECK How The Air Bag System Works 9ir Bag Readiness Light Where is the air bag? rhere is an air bag readiness light on ;he instrument panel, which shows AIR The driver’s air bag is in the middle BAG.
Page 28: Cutlass Sup.reme
If you damage the cover for the someone is working on your vehicle. driver’s air bag, it may not work Your Oldsmobile dealer and the 1994 properly. You may have to replace Cutlass Supreme Service Manual have the air bag on the steering wheel.
Page 29 Right Front Pasertger Adjust the seat (to see how, see Seat Controls .in the Index) so you can sit up Position straight. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of The right front passenger’s safety belt the car that is called the “toeboard”...
Page 30 Seats & Restraint Systems To make the belt longer, tilt the latch To make the belt shorter, pull its free Center Passenger Position end as shown until the belt is snug. plate and pull it along the belt. lap Belt Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder [f your vehicle has a bench seat,...
Page 31 Rear Seat Passengers (2-DOOR OLDSMOBILES) 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 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Pick up the latch plate and pull the belted can be thrown out of the vehicle...
Page 32 The lap part of the belt should be worn 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down If the belt stops before it reaches the low and snug on the hips, just touching buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep on the buckle end of the belt as you the thighs.
Page 33 To unlatch the belt, just push the Pear Seat Outside Passenger button on the buckle. Dositions Lap-Shoulder Belt 4.Rear Seat Passengers The positions next to the windows have ap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear (4-DOOR OLDSMOBILES) me properly. 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...
Page 34 Seats Restraint Systems & The lap part of the belt should be worn Pick up the latch plate and pull the To make the lap part tight, pull down ow and snug on the hips, just touching on the buckle end of the belt as you belt across you.
Page 35 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
Page 36 Seats Restraint Systems & Slide the guide under and past the Be sure that the belt is not twisted 4. Buckle the belt around the child, and belt. The elastic cord must be under and it lies flat. The elastic cord must make sure that both the lap belt and the belt.
Page 37 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 a vehicle.
Page 38 If you need to have an anchor installed, Keep in mind that an unsecured child you can ask your Oldsmobile dealer to Child Restraints restraint can'move around in a collision you. If you want to install put it in for or sudden stop and .injure people in the...
Page 39 around the restraint. The child restraint will show you how. Tilt the latch plate adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4 . Buckle the belt. Make sure the Securing a Child Restraint in a release button is positioned so.you Rear Outside Position’- 2-Door...
Page 40 Seats Restraint Systems & To tighten the belt, pull up on the Push and pull the child restraint in Securing a Child Restraint in a shoulder belt while you push down different directions to be sure it is ?ear Outside Position 4-Door on the child restraint.
Page 41 Pull afthe- To tighten the-belt, feed the shoulder 'the rest shoulder belt all 4 . Buckle= the belt. Male sure the belt into the retractor while you push the way out of theretractor to set the release button is positioned so you down on the child restraint.
Page 42 Push and pull the child restraint in Securing a Child Restraint in the Make the belt as long as possible by different directions to be sure it is tilting the latch plate and pulling it Senter Rear Seat Position along the belt. secure.
Page 43 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions.to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over an( buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the...
Page 44 Your dealer can get these and i n s t a l l the Once the special hardware is installed, hardware for you. It’s free. The special belt please follow the instructions with it is GM P a r t Number 12340286.
Page 45 You can make the belt longer by Put the belt’s special latch plate into Snap one hook of the infant/child tilting the buckle and pulling it along the vehicle’s safety belt buckle. seat attaching belt near the floor at the belt. the door side of the seat.
Page 46 Seats Restraint Systems & Put the hook on the free end through To make it tight, pull the belt while 2 . Push the spring on the hook near the the slot in the latch plate. you push down on the child restraint. door and remove the special belt.
Page 48 Wherever the child sits., the lap -portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt.force to the crash. See Rear child’s p e l ~ c bones in Safety Belt Comfort Guides the Index.
Page 49 you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. wrong with this? Q: What’s After Replacing Safety Belts The belt is torn.
Page 51 ....................Shifting the Transaxle ....................your Oldsmobile. and information on Parking Brake ......................
Page 52: Keys
When a new Oldsmobile is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the door keys, and gives them to the first owner. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locltsmith how to make extra door keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place.
Page 53 Door Locks There are several ways to lock and From the Inside: unlock- your -vehicle. To lock the door, push dowmthe From the Outside: locking lever. To tmlock, push th'e lever Use your door key or Remote Lock Control, if your vehicle has this option.
Page 54: Remote Lock Control
(OPTION) You can lock or unlock all doors of your If you don’t want the doors to If your Oldsmobile has this option, you vehicle from the driver or passenger automatically unlock when you turn the can lock and unlock your doors or door lock switch.
Page 55 DOOR within 16 secondls, the interior w i l l lights go off. Press to unlock the trunk. Your interior lights will not come on. Matching Transmiiter(s) To Your Vehlcle...
Page 56 Vehicle theft is big business, especially connector in the trunk; in some cities. Although your Check the transmitter operation. Oldsmobile has a number of theft You replace the Remote Lock Control deterrent features, we lmow that module. nothing we put on it can make it To program the module, you’ll need the...
Page 57 See your Oldsmobile dealer or a shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel Parking Lots locksmith who can service the PASS- systems.
Page 58 Controls & Features Lock Finder Trunk Lock On 2-door models only, pull the driver’s To unlock the trunk from the outside, light the door lock for a door handle insert the door key and turn it. few seconds. This helps you find the lock when it’s dark.
Page 59 Remote Trunk Release Convenience Net (OPTION) (OPTION) Press the yellow trunk release button Your vehicle may have a convenience located under the instrument panel on net. You'll see it just inside the back the driver's side. wall of the trunk. Your automatic transaxle must be in Put small loads, like grocery bags, P (Park).
Page 60: Glove Box
& Controls Features New ‘vehicle ‘Break=In” NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed fast or slow - for the first 500...
Page 61: Ignition
Don’t try to shift to P (Park) if your or the ignition switch. If none of ment panel warning lights. Oldsmobile is moving. If you do, this worlcs, then your vehicle needs you could damage the transaxle. Start: Starts the engine. When the service.
Page 62: Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep To start your engine: NOTICE: Without pushing the accelerator Standing Water Your engine is designed to work pedal, turn your ignition key to Start. with the electronics in your vehicle. When the engine starts, let go of the NOTICE: If you add electrical parts or key.
Page 63 N0T:ICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. you don’t, it could be damaged.
Page 64 Controls & Features Park There are seven shift positions. In this Automatic Transaxle manual, these are referred to by the P (Park) This locks your front Your automatic transaxle may have a commonly used symbols in the right wheels. It's the best position to use shift lever located on the steering column below: when you start your engine because...
Page 65 Reverse To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. damaging your transaxle, see the Index You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, under If NOTICE: Ice or Snow. Shifting to (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could...
Page 68: Parking Brake
Features & Controls NOTICE: NOTICE: Don’t drive in (Second Gear) for If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might more than 5 miles (8 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (88 k w h ) , or happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up you can damage your transaxle.
Page 70 Features & Controls Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Rumina Move the lever up as far as it will go. 2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position like this: Move the ignition key to Lock. Remove the key and take it with you. Hold in the button on the lever.
Page 71 Engine Exhaust can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into P (Park). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.
Page 72 W?unning.bur Engine’ While bu’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to lmow. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into P (Park) Index.
Page 73: Windows
Windows Tilt Steering Wheel Horn On a vehicle with manual. windows, use A tilt steering wheel allows you to You can sound the horn by pressing the the window crank to open .and close adjust.the steering wheel before you horn symbols on your steering wheel. each window.
Page 74 Fmtures di ConlroZs . ‘ . ? ... .,>,>.+..:%,***,: . . , . , . ‘ - * c z - . = - . - %i%*,Y,.-.lr.= ; , ~ ; n . * . . . * i . . . ? i ? ? s 7 9 r s Passenger Lockout Switch Turn SignallMuiiifinctiort On 4-door models, this switch disables...
Page 75 M P I A warning chime will remind you if you have left your turn signal on for more than mile km) of driving. ‘/2 Signal and Lane Change A green arrow on the instrument panel win flash in the direction of the turn or Indicator lane change.
Page 76: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Push in the SET button at the end of (OPTION) the lever and release it. Nith cruise control, you can maintain a ;peed of about 25 mph ltm/h) or Take your foot off the accelerator nore without keeping your foot on the pedal.
Page 77 To Reduce Speed While Using To Increase Speed Wh,ile Using Cruise Control Cruise Confro;l There are two ways to reduce your There are two ways to go to a higher speed while using cruise control: speed. Here’s the first: Use the accelerator pedal to. get to Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed the higher speed.
Page 78: Windshield Wipers
Controk & Features down. Of course, applying the brake them. If they’re frozen to.the takes you .out of cruise control. Many windshield, carefully loosen or thaw drivers find this to be too much trouble them. If your blades do become and don’t use cruise control on steep damaged, get new blades or blade hills...
Page 79: Headlights
Headlights The main light controls are on the left side of the instrument panel.. Rotate the knob to to turn on your: Parking Lights Running Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights...
Page 80 attention before you op~erate these Your DIU work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t lights. cover it up. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps The low :beam headlights will come on only when your lower beam headlights at reduced brightness in daylight when:...
Page 81: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If Your Headlights are On: No flash-to-pass. Use the lever to change between high and low beams, as Headlight High-Low explained under Beam Changer earlier in this section.
Page 82 & Controls Features I \ \ bonf ReadingIMap. Lights Rear Reading lights rhese lights are part of the rearview These lights go on when you open the Use your fog lights for better vision in nirror. They go on when you open the doors.
Page 83: Mirrors
Inside Manual, DaylNight :onvex Outside Mirror Rearview Mirror ’our right side mirror is convex. A onvex mirror’s sursface is cwved so you To reduce glare from lights behind you, see more from the driver’s seat pull the lever toward you to the night position.
Page 84 Features & Controk Manual Adjust Mirror The passenger side outside mirror should be adjusted by hand that you just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a cornfortable driving position. Manual Remote Confrol Mirror. Power Remote Confrol Mirrors (OPTION) The driver's side outside mirror can be A selector switch on the driver's door...
Page 85: Storage Compartments
Fold-Down Storage Compartment (OPTION) To open, fold down the armrest console, press the latch on the underside and pull up. In addition,to storage space, you will find: A-fold-out cup holder. A coin holder. Cassette Tape HotderlStwage Visors and Visor Va.nity Cassette tape storage.
Page 86 & Controls Features . . . Coin Holder Rear Seat Console Trunk Access Panel (OPTION) (OPTION) Use your coin holder to store nickels, To use the rear seat storage If you have split rear seats, you may dimes and quarters. It lifts out for compartment and cup holders, pull the have a trunk access panel for storing loading coins or cleaning.
Page 87: Ashtrays And Lighter
Ashtrays and Lighter NOTICE: NOTICE: To clean the ashtrays, open them fully Don’t put papers and other things Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in and lift out the ashtray by pulling on the with your hand while it is heating. that burn into your ashtrays.
Page 88: Sunroof
Press the front of the switch to close the only when the ignition is on. glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your Oldsmobile has an electrical failure.
Page 89: Luggage Carrier
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle To Close the Sunroof Rear Vent: The luggage carrier has slats attached to capacity when loading your Oldsmobile. the deck lid, a rear rail, and tiedowns. Press the rear of the switch. For more information on vehicle...
Page 91: Instrument Panel
The Instrument Panel- Your Information System 4. Instrument Cluster 13. Ashtray and Lighter Your instrument panel is designed to let Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 1 4 . Vents you lmow at a glance how your vehicle Ignition Switch 1 5 . Audio System Steering Wheel is running.
Page 92 Instrument Panel Cluster Your Oldsmobile is equipped with an instrument panel cluster that includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about these.
Page 93 When one of the warning lights comes Warning Lights, Gages .and on and stays on when you are driving, l..icdors or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check -the section This section describes the warning that tells you what to do about it.
Page 94 & Controls Features be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. R P M X I O O O . Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm)
Page 95 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill qBAG up than the gage indicated. For 1 . . example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank.
Page 96 NOTIC E: The oil.leve1 monitoring system 0I.L only checks oil level during the LOW 'OIL COOLANT EVEL brief period between key on and LEV-E COOLA engine crank. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running. Additionally, an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a Low Coolant Wa-mjng Light...
Page 97 ." NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. rnn\ Pressure lndicafor Volfmefer This indicator tells you if there could be When the engine is running, the gage a problem with your engine oil pressure. shows the condition of the charging system.
Page 98 & Controh Features closer floor. to the take lang-er-to -on, or-if.the anti- stop. Ifthe light 'still lock brake system warning light is ( a ) ( @ ) flashing, have the vehicle towed .far BRAKE service. (See Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLight .and Towilzg .Your Vehicle inthe Index.)
Page 99 Then start the,engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. If the Malfunction. Indicator Lamp light is on but not flashing and the (Service Engine Soon Light) regular brake system warning light isn’t...
Page 100 Controls & Features NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle CHECK with this light on, after a while the GAGES emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your ANTI- warranty.
Page 101 CHECK GAUGES HUD CONTROL . . , , , . ,:...>:.,.:.,;<.,.: . , , , . . : ' . . i . . i . i . , . I .,.. -& ..-..,..,..:.,,.. :.*.._.:..., .._.._.."...
Page 102 Features & Controls HUD's brightness using the HUD dimmer control. Polarizing sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. ~.*.,. ~ ~ ~ ~ .., ..~~.,,~..~.,.~. ;,~,!~~. :.~:~..:.*,:~ ...,., .., :*-&...
Page 103 Still no HUD image? Check the fuse in the CLSTR position in the glove box fuse panel. See the Index under Fuses G Circuit Breakers. If the HUD Image is Not Clear: It could be too bright. Move the HUD dimmer control closer to OFF.
Page 104 Notes...
Page 105 Part Comfort Controls Audio Systems & In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle.
Page 106 Comfort Controls &Audio Systems cools it and directs it through the CLIMATE CONTROL instrument panel outlets. BI-LEV (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but sunny days. This setting brings in outside air, but directs it in two ways. The cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the instrument panel outlets, but most warmed air is directed through the...
Page 107 HEAT: When outside temperatures are cold, push HEAT. Slide the temperature control lever to a comfortable level. For maximum heating, slide it all the way to the right. This setting will send most of the heated air through the ducts near the floor.
Page 108 Comfort Controls &Audio Svstems $" ' NOTICE: Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. I f you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Page 109 AUTO: To allow the system to automatically control the temperature, ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL air distribution and fan speed: Set the temperature you want with the COOL/WARM switch. Press the AUTO switch. The AUTO symbol will appear on the digital screen. The system will approach the and BI-LEV (Bi-Level) when the Electronic Climate Control...
Page 110 Comfort Controls &Audio Systems Use the following controls when the instrument panel outlets, but most DEF (Defrost): Press to direct 90% of system is not set on AUTO: warmed air is directed through the the air to the windshield and side heater ducts and a little to the defrost window vents, and 10% to the floor.
Page 111 l W 1 , ECTRONIC NOTICE: TE CONTROL 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 112 Comfort Controls &Audio Systems ‘Flow-Through Venfilafiun System Your 01dsmbde’:s flow-though ventilation systemsupgfiies miside into. the vehicle when it is moving enter Outside air will also vehicle when the air conditi,oning the heater running.
Page 113 NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a OBlCD tape player, CB radio, mobile AUTO REVERSE telephone or two-way radio sure you can add what you want. If you can, it's very important to do it properly.
Page 114 Comfort Controls &Audio Systems SCAN: Press to listen for a few seconds to the next station on the AM or band; the scan will continue every few seconds until you press SCAN again to stop on a particular station. You can TREB VOLUME also...
Page 115 Tune in the desired station. Press SET, and within five seconds STEREO press any two adjacent pushbuttons at the same time. The station can be tuned in when the VOLUME TREB same two pushbuttons are pressed at TUNE BASS the same time. AUTO REVERSE AMIFM Stereo Radio with TUNE: This knob has two functions.
Page 116 Comfort Controls &Audio Systems band; the scan will continue every few Tune in the desired station. Reverse: Press the button with the seconds until you press SCAN again to arrow pointing in the opposite direction Press SET, and within five seconds stop on a particular station.
Page 117 setting preset at the factory, press the left and right or top and bottom buttons at the same time. Radio Controls The band you select will be displayed on the digital screen. The frequency of the station will also be displayed, and if the station is in stereo, the STEREO indicator.
Page 118 Comfort Controls & Audio.Systems To Preset Radio Stations: tape side first. Adjust volume, balance, second quiet spot or when you press SEEK again (or PROG) . fade and tone as described earlier. You can preselect up to 10 radio stations (five AM and five FM) and Here .are your other tape player REPT (Repeat): Press to repeat a tune to any of them by pushing a single...
Page 119 250Hz 3.5KHz taste. When you change either 60Hz lKHz lOKHr adjustment, the bottom of the digital screen will display the point of balance you have selected. For the normal setting preset at the factory, press the center of the balance control. Radio Controls AM/FM: Press the AM or FM buttons to select either the AM or FM radio...
Page 120 Comfort.Controls &Audio Systems TUNE: Press this control to tune in Then push a cassette into the cassette CRO,: This button sets tape bias. When stations higher or lower on the AM or entry door. (the tape side goes in first). playing high bias chrome or metal tapes, FM radio band.
Page 121 SCAN: Press to listen for a few seconds to the next station on the AM or FM band; the scan will continue every few seconds until you press SCAN again to stop on a particular station. RCL (Recall): Press to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed on the digital screen.
Page 122 Comfort Controls &Audio Systems To Play a Compact Disc: seconds to see how long your selection ignition or power switch. The disc will has been playing. The track number begin playing at the point where it had Many of the controls far the radio also also will be displayed when the.
Page 123 is secure. If "- Turn the ignition to Accessory or appears, the play again. If the display shows SEC: " Run. steps were not successful and you the steps were not successful and the must repeat the entire procedure. numbers did not match the secret 3 .
Page 124 Comfort Controls &Audio Systems switch to mute the audio system. Press Stereo any switch to return to your original Your Delco@ system may be able volume level. receive C-Quam@ stereo broadcasts. SEEK: Each time you press the switch, Many AM stations around the country you will tune in a radio station higher use C-Quam@ to produce.
Page 125 Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten...
Page 126 Comfort Con&ols & Systems Audio it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, Th en repeat if necessary. as it might be by vandals, you should NOTICE: replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure Don't lubricate the power.
Page 127: Winter Driving
Part Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving Here you’ll find information about ....................Drunken Driving ....................driving on different kinds of roads Control of a Vehicle and in varying weather conditions Braking We’ve also included many other ......................... Anti-Lock Brakes useful tips on driving ....................
Page 128 Judgment before and during drinking. Please start with a very important safety Muscular Coordination The length of time it has taken the device in your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. Vision drinker to consume the alcohol. (See BeZts in the Index.) Safety Police records show that almost half of Defensive driving really means “be...
Page 129 200 220 BODY WELGHT POUNDS...
Page 130 Sometimes, as when you’re driving on to ask more snow or.ice, it’s easy ecmtrol systems than the tires and those ro:ad can Wovidg. That means you can lose of your vehicle. control Braking Br&ng:action involves perception time and .reaction time. First, you have to dedde~ to push on the...
Page 131 CHECK GAQES...
Page 132 the Road Your Driving and Braking in Emergencies it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If Use your anti-lock braking system when there’s no traction, inertia will keep the you need to. With anti-lock, you can vehicle going in the same direction.
Page 133 Your Oldsmobile can perform very well: in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from possible collision. Then steer around the...
Page 134 Your Driving and the Road pass. A broken center line usually Passing indicates it’s all right to pass The driver of vehicle about to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). another on a two-lane highway waits for Never cross a solid line on your side just the right moment, accelerates, of the lane or a double solid line, even moves around the vehicle ahead, then...
Page 136 Your Driving and the Road up only so much road ahead. steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine bralting by shifting to In remote areas, watch for animals. a lower gear). Any sudden changes If you’re tired, pull off the road in a could cause the tires to slide.
Page 137 headlights), slow down a little. Avoid It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment staring directly into the approaching in good shape and keep your windshield lights. washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they Keep your windshield and all the glass show signs streaking or missing areas on your vehicle clean...
Page 138 I Your Driving and the Road Hydroplaning Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much especially careful when you pass water can build up under your tires that another vehicle. Allow yourself more they can actually ride on the water.
Page 139 Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light.
Page 140 Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service Is there actually such a condition as experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain across North America. They’ll be ready falling asleep at the wheel? Call it and willing to help if you need it.
Page 141 There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, of the tires on the along with the hum road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be...
Page 142 Here are some tips for winter driving: accident. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or Have your Oldsmobile in good shape You may see highway signs broom, a supply of windshield washer for winter. Be sure your engine...
Page 143 fall. Try avoid driving on wet ice until an overpass may remain icy when the salt and sand crews can get there. surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake Whatever the condition smooth ice, before you are on it.
Page 144 Driving and the Road Your mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation.
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Page 148 Your Driving and the Road Safety Chains with the feel of handling and braking Passing with the added weight of the trailer. You should always attach chains You’ll need more passing distance up And always keep in mind that the ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
Page 149 Turn Signals When Towing a On a long uphill grade, shift down and 4 . Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then reduce your speed to around 45 mph Trailer (70 ltm/h) to reduce the possibility of shift to P (Park).
Page 150 Mainfenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service :nore often when you’re pulling a trailer. See Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment.
Page 151 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about Hazard Warning Flashers ..................some problems that can occur on the Jump Starting ......................Towing Your Oldsmobile ..................road Engine Overheating ....................If a Tire Goes Flat ....................Changing a Flat Tire ....................
Page 152 Problems on the Road Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. Hazard Warning Flashers...
Page 153 To Jump Start Your Oldmob!le: Checkthe otber vehicle.. It must have a 1.2-volt battery with a negative ground system, NOTICE: Ifthe other system isn’t a 12-vdt .system with a negative grouad, both vehicles can be. damagd. Open the h0od.s and locate the batteries.
Page 154 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery. Your Oldsmobile has a remote positive jump starting terminal. The terminal is on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery. You should always use the remote...
Page 155 Connect the red positive cable to Don’t let the other end touch metal. Attach the cable at least 18 inches the positive terminal of the Connect it to the positive (45 em) away from the dead battery, vehicle with the dead battery. Use a terminal of the good battery.
Page 156 Problems on the Road Towing Your OUsmobile Remove the cables reverse order to prevent electrical shofiing, Take they don’t touch care-that each other- other metal.
Page 157 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in (Neutral) and the parking brake released.
Page 158 Before hooking up to a tow truck, be cradle horns. Do not tow with sling-type sure to read all the information on equipment or fascia/fog light rowing Your Oldsmobile earlier in this damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or section. car carrier equipment. Additional Qll Models...
Page 159 NOTICE: Towing vehicle over rough surfaces could damage vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground Models and/or wheel-lift equipment.
Page 161 WTICE: your enghe'catches fire because . I f you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged.. The costly repairs would not be covered- by your warranty.
Page 162 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or above Cooling System the COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may When you decide it’s safe to lift the have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hood, here’s what you’ll see: hoses, radiator, water pump...
Page 163 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other-parts. Use the recommended coolant.
Page 165 Then keep turning the pressure cap, 3 . After the engine cools, open the (VIN Code X): There are 3.4L V6 but now push down as you turn it. coolant air bleed valve or valves. two bleed valves. They are located on Remove the pressure cap.
Page 166 Problems on the Road Put the cap back the coolant Then fill the coolant recovery tank to Fill the radiatot with the praper mix, mark. recovery tank, but. leave the radiator the filler neck. If the COLD .up to the base off.
Page 167 leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 168 Problems on the Road Changing Flat Tire The following steps will tell-you how to use the jack and change a tire. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and The equipment you’ll need is in the wheel damage by driving slowly to a trunk.
Page 169 If there is a wheel cover, remove it by 4 . Remove the bolt securing the jack 3. Remove the wing nut securing the and wrench by turning it using the wedge end of the wrench to compact spare tire and spacer by pry gently in a notch at the edge.of turning it countercloclwise.
Page 170 Problems on the Road If your vehicle has exposed wheel nut Using the wheel wrench, loosen all 3. Remove the band around the jack. caps, remove them using the wheel the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them Turn the jack handle clockwise to nut wrench.
Page 171 NOTICE: IO. Raise the vebide by rotating the 9. Position the jack and raise the jack jack han8dle clockwise. Raise the head until it fits firmly into th’e notch jack far enough so there’s enough in the vehicle’s -frame nearest the flat fit.
Page 172 Probkms on the Road Remove any rust or dirt from the Replace the wheel nuts with the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and rounded end of the nuts toward the spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand wheel mounting surface.
Page 173 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a Lower the vehicle by rotating the cr&cross sequence as shown. Don’t jack handle counterclockwise. try to put the wheel cover on your Lower the jack completely. compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired Store the flat tire as far forward in or replaced.
Page 174 The compact spare for temporary use Replace the compact spare tire only. with a full-size tire as s o m a s you 'can. Compact Spare -Tire later in this section.
Page 177 Part Service &Appearance Care 1 75...
Page 178 Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own Servicing Your service work, see Bag-Equipped .Oldsmobile in the Index.. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
Page 179 Fuel Be sure the posted.octane is at least 87. I€ the octane is less than you may a heavy knocking noise when you drive. it's bad enough, it .can damage your engine.
Page 180 Gasolines for Cleaner Air deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been Your use of gasoline with deposit reformulated to reduce vehicle control additives will help prevent emissions. deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly.
Page 181 llou can also write us at the following iddress for advice. Just tell us where {ou’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LIH 8P7 Filling Your Tank While refueling;...
Page 182 Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean from gasoline painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside Your Oldsmobile in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until hear at least .three cliclcs .
Page 183 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly.
Page 184 Service & Appearanctr Care 3700 V6 Engine (CODE M). When you open the hood, you’ll see: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap 3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4 . Brake Fluid Reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Battery Air Cleaner Engine Oil Dipstick Radiator Pressure Cap IO.
Page 185 Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 Engine (CODE When you open the hood, you’ll see: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 . Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 . Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Battery Air Cleaner Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Radiator Pressure Cap IO.
Page 186 Service Appearance Care & Engine Oil When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the then you’ll need to add some oil. But on, it means instrument panel comes you must use the right kind.
Page 187: Adding
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGlNE OILS BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR ONE OF THESE LABELS WEATHER What Kind of Oil to Use 3100 V6: Adding Engine Oil Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be identified with this new “starburst”...
Page 188: Engine Coolant Heater
“starburst” symbol, you should Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Engine Coolant Heater (Engine look for oils with the doughnut shaped Oldsmobile dealer is ready to advise if symbol, containing the three things you think something should be added. Block Heater) (omoN) noted above.
Page 189 Air Cleaner cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder. If Engine your vehicle has this option, see Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Coolant Heater Index. in the determine when to replace the air filter and the crankcase ventilation filter. Used What to Do wifh Scheduled Maintenance Services Did you know that used engine oil...
Page 190 Wait at least 30 minutes before and replace the cover tightly. difficult, you may choose to have this checking the transaxle fluid level if you done at an Oldsmobile dealership have been driving: Service Department. When outside temperatures are above If you do it yourself, be sure to follow 90°F (32°C).
Page 191 3100 V6: Checking Auto'matic Transaxle F l m u l i d Twin Dual Cam V6: Checking 3.4L Automatic Tmnsaxle Fluid...
Page 192 Engine coolant to your radiator, Overheating in the Index. The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile will: Give freezing protection down to-34”F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C). Protect againstrust and corrosion.
Page 193 SECURITY NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be EVEL COOLANT 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 194: Power Steering
Service & Appearance Care Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105kPa) pressure-type cap and io prevent must be tightly. installed coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator Power Steering Fluid neck.
Page 195: Windshield Washer
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTICE: Index. in the When using concentrated washer NOTICE: fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, Don’t mix water with ready-to- always use the proper fluid. Failure use washer fluid.
Page 196 See Brake Syste-m Warning Light in the Index. Brake Wear What to Add Your Oldsmobile has four-wheel disc When you do need brake fluid, use o.nly brakes. DOT-3 brake fluid such as Delco Disc brake pads have builtin wear...
Page 197 Vehicles we design and is wrong with your brakes. test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Oldsmobile does when it Brake linings should always be replaced is new. When you replace parts of your as complete axle sets.
Page 199 If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlight aim seems to be affected, see your Oldsmobile dealer. Headlights on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Oldsmobile dealer.
Page 200 Service, & Appearance Care NOTICE: To make sure your headlights are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlight parts. Aiming Headlights Statekpection stations will allow a ( 2 . ~ 0 0 ~ MODELS) vertical reading of up plus .76 degrees Start with the horizontal (left and...
Page 201 I \ I k W l / \ “ ‘ v 2 . Remove the Torx@ head screws at the Pry up the plastic pins and remove Now adjust the vertical aim. Check end of the aiming ring. The aiming the headlight cover.
Page 202 Service & Appearance Care 4 . Remove the wiring connector fkom Check the new headlight again. The Plug the wiring connector into the the headlight s~ocltet by lifting the number on the top of the light (A) headlight s-oclcet. Snap the locking plastic locking tabs on the connector must match the number on the tabs onto the socket.
Page 203 The horizontal indicator should read 0 (zero). If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlight aim seems to be affected, see your Oldsmobile dealer. Headlights on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Oldsmobile dealer.
Page 204 ~~~~~~ .Headlfght Replacement Pull out the bulb assembly. Taill[ght Bulb Replacement 3 . Disconnect the bulb wiring harness (4-DOOR MODES) (2-DOOR MODES) Replacement from the socket bulb assembly by See thelndm under Index For the type bulb, see the Bulbs to check thetype of bulb to use.
Page 205 Taillighf Bulb Replacement To remove the bulb, pull it from the Press the bulb housing release lever assembly. and turn the housing turn (4-DOOR MODELS) countercloclnvise to remove it. 4 . Push in a new bulb. For the type of bulb, see the Index Replacement under Bulbs.
Page 206 .Service.& Appeurance Care...
Page 207 NOTICE: mvex parts Your warranty does not or components that because of overloading.
Page 208 Oldsmobile. If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
Page 209 NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can get: Inflation Tire Pressure Too much flexing The Tire-Loading Information label Too much heat which is on the inside of the trunk lid Tire overloading shows the correct inflation pressures for Bad wear...
Page 210 How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure, especially if you have radial tires - which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated. If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on.
Page 212 Service Appearance Care & test course. For example, a tire graded when tested under controlled have been approved for use on General 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) A l l conditions on a specified indoor Motors vehicles. passenger type (P times as well on the government course laboratory test wheel.
Page 213 original equipment parts. This way, you willbe sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Oldsrnobile model.
Page 214 When you use anything from a container to clean your NOTICE: Don’t use any of these unless this Oldsmobile, be sure to follow the manual says you can. In many uses, If your Oldsmobile has P215/60R16, manufacturer’s warnings and...
Page 215 Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. Wipe what's left with a slightly damp paper: towel clsth. Then it immediately with blow dryer or a heat lamp. .NOTICE: with careful hair dryer or heat lamp. You could scorch the fabric. Wipe with a.clean cloth.
Page 216 Service &Appearance Care fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, Cleaning the Top of the remove dirt. You may have to do it vomit, urine and blood. more than once. Instrument Panel Carefully scrape off excess stain, then Things like tar, asphalt and shoe Use only mild soap and water to clean sponge the soiled area with cool polish will stain if you don’t get them...
Page 217 Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don't use,abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear Pull the bulb out to replace.
Page 218 & Service Appearance.Care Inside Center High-Mounted 3 . Unclip the bulb socket from .the housing; Stoplight ( 4 . ~ 0 0 ~ MODELS) Pull the bulb out to replace. Push in a For the type of bulb, see the Index .new bulb.
Page 219 Aluminum Wpzeek (IF SO. EQUlPPf Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and NOTICE: not stick- or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every Machine compounding or aggressive six months. During very cold, damp polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat weather more frequent application .may .paint finish...
Page 220 Chemical Paint Spotting NOTICE: Don't use corrosive or acidic. cleaning agents, engine degreasers, aluminum cleaning agents or other harsh solv'ents to clean fiberglass springs; they'll damage the springs.
Page 221 You’ll find this label on your spare tire This is the legal identifier for your :over. It’s very helpful i f you ever need Oldsmobile. It appears on a plate in the to order parts. On this label is: front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.
Page 222 Don’t add anything electrical to compartment. your Oldsmobile unless you check with your dealer first. Some ...- ....
Page 223 Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out. To identify and check fuses, refer to the charts on the following pages. ,ook at the silver-colored band inside Spare fuses and a fuse puller are located .he fuse.
Page 224 Service & Appearance Care Glove Box Fuse Block Fuse Rating Circuitry (AMP) Radio Clock & Rear Defogger Timer Relay; Instrument Cluster; Chime Module; Cruise Control; DIU Module (Canada); ABS Lamp Driver Module; SIR 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 Blower Motor Windshield Wiper &...
Page 225 Component Center Fuse Rating Circuitry (AMP) Defogger Timer Relay Air Conditioner Blower Relay (HI) (Electronic AC only) Air Conditioner Blower Relay (LO) (Electronic AC only) Rear Defogger Circuit Breaker Power Accessories Circuit Breaker Power Windows and Sunroof Circuit Breaker Not Used Lock Control Chime Module Hazard Flasher...
Page 226 Service & Appearance, Care Relay Circuitry Air Conditioner Compressor Fuel Pump Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center Not Used Fuse Circuitry Ratin Driver Side Engine Cooling (AMP7 Fan Control Instrument Panel Passenger Side Engine Instrument Panel Cooling Fan Control Cooling Fan Instrument Panel ECM;...
Page 227 FOGLPS PARKLPS HORN Relay Circuitry Horn Fog Lamps Driver Side Underhood Electrical Center Fuse Rating Circuitry (AMP) Headlamp Circuit Breaker Ignition Switch Ignition. Switch Not Used Not Used Not Used Horn Park Lamps Fog Lamps Not Used Not Used Not Used...
Page 228 Service &Appearance Care Headlight Wiring Windshield Wipers Power Windows and Other Power Options The headlight wiring is protected by a The windshield wiper motor is protected circuit breaker in the component center. by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the Circuit breakers in the fuse panel An electrical overload will cause the motor overheats due to heavy snow,...
Page 229 Capacities & Specifications Engine Crankcase 3.8 L 3100 V6 4 quarts .............................. 4.8 L Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 5 quarts When changing filter, up to quarts more oil may be needed. 0.50 (0.50L) Automatic Transaxle When draininglreplacing converter, more. fluid may be needed. Pan Removal and Replacement ............
Page 230 Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. the air conditioning system-in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you%e not sure, ask your Oldsmobile dealer. For additional information, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. ”...
Page 231 FIuids & Lubricants SIZE ITEM NUMBER PART APPLICATION ......Antifreeze Coolant ........gal. (3.8 L) Year-round antifreeze for .lo52753 coolant mixtures (Ethylene Glycol Base) General chassis lube, etc......1052497 Chassis Lubricant (Grease Gun Insert) 14 oz. (397 g) Delco Supreme 1 1 s Brake Fluid .... Brake System ..........
Page 232 Service & Appearance Care Replacement Bulbs BULB OUTSIDE LIGHTS ..................3057 Back-up Lights Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights ............2358NA ................License Plate Light Center High-Mounted Stoplight Inside Vehicle, 2-Door Models ............2355 ............Inside Vehicle, 4-DOOr Models ..............Luggage Carrier Mount Halogen Headlights 2-Door Models Low Beam ..................
Page 233 INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Ashtray .................................. Center Instrument Cluster 168. 194 Courtesy Lights Door ....................12864 Rear ....................12-2 Reading Lights Front ....................Inside Rearview Mirror ..............Rear 212-2 ....................Glove Box Light .................. A/C Control ................ Heater & High Beam Indicator ................Indicator Lights ...................
Page 234 Service & Appearance Care Engine Specificafions Twin Dual Cam 31 00 V6 (DOHC) 3.4L V6 ................VIN Engine Code Type ...................................... Displacement 3.1L (191 CID) 3.4L (207 CID) ................Compression Ratio 9.6: 9.25:l ..................Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6 ..............Thermostat Temperature 195°F (91°C) 195°F (91°C)
Page 235 Normal -Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 3100 V6 AC Type A-905 ............................Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 AC Type A-1129 C Engine Oil Filter 3100 V6 AC Type PF-47 ..................Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 ..........AC Type PF-51 PCV Valve 3100 V6...
Page 236 Notes...
Page 237 Introduction A Word About Maintenance ................Your Vehicle and the Environment ..............This part covers the maintenance required for your Oldsmobile. Your How This Part is Organized ................vehicle needs these services to retain A. Scheduled Maintenance Services its safety, dependability and emission Using Your Maintenance Schedules ..............
Page 238 How This Part is, Organhed The remainder of this part is divided in five sections: “Section A: Scheduled Maintenance- Services” shows what to have done .and how often.- Some these.services am be complex, unless you are technidy qualified and have.the necessary .equipment, you should kt!tyour dealer’s service department or another qualified service Center do these jobs.
Page 239 Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 when you should schedule them. Your inspections that your Oldsmobile lun) when outside temperatures are Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle dealer’s service department or another best and wants you to be happy with it. below freezing.
Page 240 Maintenance Schedule Schedule l WHEN TO PERFORM TO BE SERVICED ITEM Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Months Services (whichever occurs first). MAINLY driven under one or more of following Schedules I and 11. the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles Lubrication...
Page 241 The services shown on this chart up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should be performed after 60,000 miles at the same intervals. An Emission Control Service. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will nullify the emission warranty or limit...
Page 242 Maintenance Schedule Schedule I 1 TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM ITEM Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of See Explanation Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) Months Services following Schedules I and (whichever occurs.first). the driving conditions specified in Schedule apply.
Page 244 Maintenance Schedule Explanation of~scheduled Service Chassis Lubrication Lubricate a service manual, see suspension and steering linkage. Publications i n the Index.) Replace Mainfenance Services Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parts as needed. Following are explanations of the and parking brake cable guides, Cooling System Service* Drain, services listed in Schedule I and...
Page 245 NOTE: To determine your engine’s -10. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) driven under one or more of these displacement and code, see Engine System Inspection (3.4L Code X c.onditions: Identification in the Index. engine only)*? Conduct the In heavy city traffic where the An Emission Control Service.
Page 246 Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle Listed below are owner checks and services which. should make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D. be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle.
Page 247 Least Once a Year CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the Body Lubrication hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware.
Page 248 Maintenance Schedule Once a Year 3f Least (cant.) CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE You or others CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 249 Section Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary Bepairs are completed at once.
Page 250 Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants VOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils the proper viscosity. The “SH) or “SG’ designation w i t h Engine Oil may be shown alone or in combination...
Page 251 FLUID/LUBRlCANT USAGE Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or eql.-- or lubricant meeting requirements Chassis Lubrication NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Windshield Washer GM OptildeenB Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a. Engine oil. a.
Page 252 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record or Schedule maintenance charts which correspond to the After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a columns indicated.
Page 253 Reporting Safety Defects ..................service publications and how to Oldsmobile Roadside. Assistance Program....,......
Page 254 Customer Assistance, Information. Customer Satit$action...
Page 256 Box 8880 courts. For further information, contact and remedy campaign. However, Ottawa, Ontario I-ClG 3J2. the BBB or the Oldsmobile Customer NHTSA cannot become involved in Assistance Center at 1-800-442-6537. individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors.
Page 257 I n Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Who. is Covered?
Page 258 This will include bulletins for all Bulletins cover various subjects. Some the U.S.A. Please refer to the separate vehicles sold by Oldsmobile and will not to the proper use and care of pertain brochure provided by the dealer or call be limited to PSP’s applicable to any...
Page 259 Copies at Participating Dealers For Service Manual costs and ordering Copies of Indexes and PSP’s are at your information call 1-800-551-4123. participating Oldsmobile dealer. You can ask to see them. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER:. These PSP’s are meant for technicians.
Page 260 Product Service Publication Ordering Information Oldsmobile Division service publications are intended for use by professional, qualified technicians. Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training, tools, and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly.
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Page 267: Table Of Contents
..............Finish Care ........Passing Checking & Adding ............Disposing of Used Oil Finish Damage Through Deep Standing Water ..................... Energy Conserving Flash-to-Pass Winter Driving ..........With a Trailer ........ Flashers. Hazard Warning ....150 Filter ........
Page 268: Shifting The Transaxle
Gages .+ ....C.oolant Temperature . . Fuel ..,..........93 ........Oil Pressure Voltmeter..,....
Page 269 ....Stoplight. Inside 215. 216 Mirrors Taillights ......Convex Outside ....... Paint 77. 202. 203 ............. Turn Signal Chemical Spotting Inside Manual Daymight ....Warning Lights ......Manual Adjust ......... Finish Care ........91. 98 ............ Finish Damage Loading Your Vehicle Manual Remote Control ....
Page 271 ....... Starting Your Engine Fluid Capacities & Types 227, 229 Towing a Trailer ..............Starting. Jump Fuses & Circuit Breakers Towing Your Oldsmobile ............Steering Replacement Parts Trailer Towing ..........In Emergencies Service Parts Identification Driving with Trailer ......
Page 272 ........Oil ............ Flash-to-Pass ............High/Low Beam Changer Safety Belt ........Sewice Engine Soon Pulse Windshield Wipers ......... Turn & Lane Change Indicator Washer. Windshield ...... Turn Signal Indicator Weight ........Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) Windshieid Washer ......
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