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Page 2: Emergency Towing
Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Bravada under warranty is backed with the following 1-800-442-OLDS 1-800-442-OLDS services: that provides in an emergency: Free lockout assistance Courtesy Free dead-battery assistance Transportation Free out-of-fuel assistance Deluxe Trip Routing Free flat-tire change Emergency...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls Air Bag Systems Section Safety Belts Child Restraints Features and Controls Keys and Door Locks Cruise Control Section Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Interior and Exterior Lamps Liftgate Mirrors Automatic Transmission Storage Compartments All-Wheel Drive...
Page 5 Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Heating and Air Conditioning Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Section Setting the Radio Clock Steering Wheel Controls Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Your Driving and the Road Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Recreational Vehicle Towing Section Steering Loading Your Vehicle Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Towing a Trailer Off-Road Driving...
Page 6 Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Fuel Appearance Care Section Checking Fluids and Lubricants Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Bulb Replacement Capacities and Specifications Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Tires and Wheels Maintenance Schedule Section Scheduled Maintenance Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Periodic Maintenance Inspections...
Page 7 Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedures Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Section Customer Assistance Offices Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-9 Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Service Publications Index In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Section You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
Page 8 We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name BRAVADA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
Page 9 Door Utility How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
Page 10 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it in You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. this book. This safety We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you symbol means “Don’t,”...
Page 11: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Damage Warnings not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid Also in this book you will find these notices: the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION NOTICE: and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.
Page 12: Vehicle Symbols
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 13 Service Station Guide Battery Tire Pressure Cooling System See Section 6 See Section 6 See Section 5 a More Spare Tire Pressure Detailed Look at See Section 6 What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Engine Oil Dipstick Fluid...
Page 14 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...
Page 15: Section 1 Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls Power Seat(s) (If Equipped) The control pad is on the side of your seat. This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and fold them up and down. Manual Passenger Seat Horizontal Control: Raise the front of the seat by raising the forward edge of the button.
Page 16 Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers Memory Seat (If Equipped) the whole seat. If your vehicle has this Vertical Control: Move the reclining front seatback feature, the memory seat rearward by moving the button toward the rear of the control on the driver’s seat vehicle.
Page 17 When your vehicle is in PARK (P), push and release the Heated Front Seats (Option) numbered memory button you just stored. The seat will If you have this feature, the move to the set position. You will hear one chime. control is located on the Pressing the unlock button of a remote keyless entry side of the seat.
Page 18: Reclining Front Seatbacks
Reclining Front Seatbacks CAUTION: The vertical power seat control allows the seatback to recline. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this.
Page 19: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle are adjustable.
Page 20: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 21 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. CAUTION: You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 22: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
Page 23 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 24 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 25: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
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 26: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
Page 27 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? 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. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 29 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 30 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 31 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 33: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Here are the most important things to know about the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more air bag system: likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making CAUTION: safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 34 CAUTION: CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured air bag, as you would be if you were leaning or killed.
Page 35 There is an air bag readiness How the Air Bag System Works light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 36 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
Page 37 When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing frontal or near frontal crash. The air bag will inflate system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 38 What will you see after an air bag inflates? CAUTION: After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module the steering When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.
Page 39 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they NOTICE: inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the A new system will include air bag modules and right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not...
Page 40 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the around your vehicle.
Page 41: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 42 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 43 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 44: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 45 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic the seatback and the interior body to remove the cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide guide from its storage clip.
Page 46 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” on top.
Page 47: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center rear seating position, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2.
Page 48: Children
Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 49 Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because an infant’s CAUTION: neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a frontal crash, an infant in a Smaller children and babies should always be rear facing restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash...
Page 50 CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb. (5.5 kg) baby 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 51: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add child restraints? on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will...
Page 52 A rear facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash.
Page 53 A forward facing child restraint (C E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
Page 54 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 55 Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at You may secure a forward facing child restraint General Motors therefore recommend that you put your in the right front seat, but before you do, always child restraint in a rear seat outside position.
Page 56: Top Strap
Top Strap In Canada, the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 58 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. 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. 1-45...
Page 59: Center Seat Position
Center Seat Position Don’t use child restraints in this position. The restraints won’t work properly. 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 60: Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right CAUTION: Front Seat Position A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
Page 61 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
Page 62: Larger Children
Larger Children 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down Children who have outgrown child restraints should on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 63: Safety Belts
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the CAUTION: safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in Never do this. a crash. Here two children are wearing the same belt.
Page 64 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 65: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Replacing Restraint System Parts 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? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn dealer will order you an extender.
Page 66 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 67 Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 68 This vehicle has one NOTICE: double sided key for the ignition, liftgate and door locks. It will fit with either Your vehicle has a number of new features that side up. can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.
Page 69: Door Locks
Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the keyless entry system. You can use your power door lock switch to unlock your CAUTION: doors from the inside. You can use your key to unlock your door from Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 70: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Rear Door Security Lock With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. Move the lever up to lock the doors and down to release the door locks. The power door lock switch is located on the armrest.
Page 71: Leaving Your Vehicle
Leaving Your Vehicle Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your use this equipment. door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and At times you may notice a decrease in range.
Page 72: Battery Replacement
Operation Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle UNLOCK: When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to door will unlock automatically, the parking lamps will prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. flash and the interior lights will go on. Pressing this If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be button once also unlocks the rear liftglass.
Page 73 1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the NOTICE: transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. When replacing the battery, use care not to touch 2. Remove and replace the battery with a three volt any of the circuitry.
Page 74: Liftgate Release
Liftgate/Liftglass Liftgate Release You may use the keyless entry system or your power door locks to release the liftgate or liftglass. CAUTION: The liftglass can be opened using the pushbutton on the It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftgate after the driver’s liftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas door has been opened using...
Page 75 Remote Liftglass Release Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an This button on the easy target for joy riders or professional thieves passenger’s side of the don’t do it. steering column allows you to release the liftglass from When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, inside the vehicle.
Page 76 Content Theft Deterrent If a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft deterrent headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for alarm system.
Page 77: Testing The Alarm
Passlock at this time. You may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). See your dealer for service. In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1 OLDS (6537).
Page 78: Ignition Positions
New Vehicle “Break In” Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five different positions. NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Page 79: Retained Accessory Power
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine NOTICE: but still turn the steering wheel. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being towed). Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for long periods of time.
Page 80 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in NOTICE: START. If it doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for five more seconds, unless it starts sooner. Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving.
Page 81: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) CAUTION: In very cold weather, 0 _ F ( 18 _ C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up. Usually, Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of could cause an electrical shock.
Page 82: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: There are several different positions for your It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever. 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 83 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already transmission shift lock control system You have to fully moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 84 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power need more power for passing, and you’re: but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your selector lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Page 85: Parking Brake
Parking Brake NOTICE: To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake Driving with the parking brake on can cause pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake your rear brakes to overheat.
Page 86 Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 87: Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in CAUTION: the transmission.
Page 88: Parking Over Things That Burn
Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transmission Operation”...
Page 89: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if CAUTION: ever you 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 CAUTION: smell.
Page 90: All-Wheel Drive
Locking Rear Axle CAUTION: Your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
Page 91: Windows
Windows There are individual controls on each of the side doors. Press the side of the switch with the down arrow to Power Windows lower a window. Press the side of the switch with the up arrow to raise a window. Express Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express...
Page 92: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever You should adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column, under the turn signal lever. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 93: Turn And Lane Change Signals
Turn and Lane Change Signals If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a different turn signal flasher is used. The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash downward (for left) positions.
Page 94: Windshield Wipers
Flash-to-Pass Feature Windshield Wipers This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not so far that you hear a click.
Page 95: Windshield Washer
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away Rear Window Washer/Wiper from you to LO. For high speed wiping, turn the band This switch is located on the further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the band instrument panel.
Page 96: Cruise Control
Cruise Control CAUTION: With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about Cruise control can be dangerous where you 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can don’t use your cruise control on winding really help on long trips.
Page 97 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off CAUTION: the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, If you leave your cruise control switch on when you can move the cruise control switch briefly from you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button...
Page 98 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on Hills There are two ways to go to a higher speed: How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Page 99: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps Turn the knob clockwise to the master lamp symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn off your lamps and put the system in auto headlamp mode. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the...
Page 100: Lamps On Reminder
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is reduced brightness when: off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp the ignition is on, system will stay off until you release the parking brake.
Page 101: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Brightness Control Turn the thumbwheel next to the headlamp switch up to make your instrument panel lights brighter. Turn the thumbwheel all the way up to turn on the interior lamps. Illuminated Entry Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature.
Page 102: Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection Press the button near each lamp on the overhead console This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, to turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can be reading, glove box and underhood lamps if they are left swiveled to point in the desired direction.
Page 103: Mirrors
Mirrors Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror Press the AUTO button at the base of the mirror to turn on the automatic feature. The button has an indicator This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from light to show it is on. Press the OFF button to turn the headlamps behind you.
Page 104 Cleaning the Photocells Convex Outside Mirror Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more photocells when necessary. from the driver’s seat. Power Remote Control Mirror CAUTION: The control is located on the driver’s door armrest.
Page 105: Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments Reading Lamps Press the button near each Glove Box lamp to turn the reading To open your glove box, lift the lever on the front of the lamps on and off. glove box and lower the door. The glove box should not be open while driving.
Page 106 Driver Information System COMP/TEMP: The display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on.
Page 107 3. After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge the variation mode by displaying the current zone number. When it does, release both buttons. 4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on the display. 5. Press MODE to enter your zone number. Your variance is now set and the display will return to the COMP/TEMP mode.
Page 108: Front Storage Area
To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and Door Storage US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two You will find a storage compartment on each of the seconds. All functions will be displayed briefly once the doors. Cupholders are also located on the doors. system is reset.
Page 109: Convenience Net
Convenience Net Cargo Security Shade You can use the cargo security shade to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it. CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or...
Page 110: Luggage Carrier
Cargo Tie Downs Luggage Carrier There are four cargo tie downs in the rear that allow CAUTION: you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving inside If you try to carry something on top of your the vehicle. vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and...
Page 111: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
To slide the crossrails to where you want them, push up Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on the lever under each side of the crossrail. This will Pull the front ashtray door down to open it. release the crossrail and allow you to slide it. When the crossrail is where you want it, push down on the lever to lock it into place.
Page 112: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Accessory Power Outlets You can move down your visor to block out glare. With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in You can also move the visor from side side. auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlets are located near the center of the vehicle on the Visor Vanity Mirror lower part of the instrument panel.
Page 113: Onstar System (If Equipped)
OnStar System (If Equipped) Sunroof (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications service. The following services are available through a subscription with OnStar and are available 24 hours a day: Emergency Services Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Theft Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking Roadside Assistance with Location Remote Diagnostics...
Page 114: Homelink Transmitter
HomeLink Transmitter Full Size Console This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference Mini Console received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 115: Programming The Transmitter
Programming the Transmitter 2. Decide which one of the three channels you want to program. Hold the end of the hand held transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage about 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm) away from the door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”...
Page 116: Operating The Transmitter
If you have trouble programming the HomeLink Operating the Transmitter Transmitter, make sure that you have followed the Press and hold the appropriate button on the HomeLink directions exactly as described and that the battery in the Transmitter. The indicator light comes on while the hand held transmitter is not dead.
Page 117 Training a Garage Door Opener with a 3. Return to the HomeLink Transmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the HomeLink “Rolling Code” Feature (If Equipped) Transmitter button you have already programmed for If you have not previously programmed the hand held two to three seconds.
Page 118: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel A. Air Vents F. Rear Window and K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls Mirror Defogger (If Equipped) B. Instrument Cluster G. Comfort Controls L. Brake Release C. Glove Box H. Ashtray M. Fog Lamps D. Audio System I. Rear Liftgate Glass Release N.
Page 119: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel 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 you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 120: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). per minute (rpm). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been The tachometer has three areas: normal operating range, driven, in miles.
Page 121: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Warning Lights, Gages When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are 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...
Page 122: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 123: Voltmeter Gage
Charging System Indicator Light Voltmeter Gage The charging system light When your engine is not will come on briefly when running, but the ignition is you turn on the ignition, but on (in the RUN position), the engine is not running, this gage shows your as a check to show you it battery’s state of charge in...
Page 124: Brake System Warning Light
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in This light should come on either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all briefly when you turn the unnecessary accessories. ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible it fixed so it will be ready...
Page 125 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage With the anti lock brake This gage shows the engine system, this light will come coolant temperature. If the on when you start your gage pointer moves into the engine and may stay on red area, your engine is for several seconds.
Page 126: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE: (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped If you keep driving your vehicle with this light with a computer which on, after a while, your emission controls may not monitors operation of the work as well, your fuel economy may not be as fuel, ignition and emission good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 127 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. running.
Page 128 Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition Some state/provincial and local governments have or will usually be corrected when the electrical system may begin programs to inspect the emission control dries out.
Page 129: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. psi (pounds per square inch) If you do, your engine can become so hot that it when the engine is running. catches fire.
Page 130 Security Warning Light Service AWD Light This light will come on This light should come on briefly when you turn the briefly when you turn on the key toward START. The ignition, as a check to show light will stay on until the you it is working.
Page 131: Fuel Gage
Check Gages Light Fuel Gage The CHECK GAGES light When the ignition is on, will come on briefly when the fuel gage tells you you are starting the engine. about how much fuel you have remaining. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones.
Page 132 Low Fuel Light This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See “Fuel” This light comes on briefly in the Index. when you start your engine. 2-67...
Page 133 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Console Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped) Electronic Climate Control...
Page 134: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls OFF: If the knob is in OFF, outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of With this system, you can control the heating, cooling the mode knob. and ventilation in your vehicle. AUTO: If the knob is in AUTO, the fan speed will vary Electronic Climate Control as the system maintains the selected temperature.
Page 135 Mode Knob Automatic Operation As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain interior The right knob on the control panel allows you to comfort, the airflow will adjust between the instrument choose the direction of air delivery. When the system is panel air outlets and floor outlets.
Page 136 Mode Knob Manual Operation OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button to force the system to use outside air. Press it again to close off the The right knob on the control panel allows you to outside air. choose the direction of air delivery. Pressing the OUTSIDE AIR button will cancel the You can choose to set the climate control system RECIRCULATION button.
Page 137: Air Conditioning
Remember that in order for the automatic Heating system to perform well, it needs A/C to provide The heater works best if you keep your windows closed cooling performance. while using it. On cold days, use HEATER with the temperature knob turned to the right. BLEND is useful Air Conditioning in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot...
Page 138: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Pressing the REAR button on your climate control system will also activate your heated outside mirrors The rear window has lines that warm the glass. For best (if equipped). This will help to keep ice, snow and results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as condensation from collecting on your mirror surfaces.
Page 139 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, turn the fan control to high for a few moments before driving off.
Page 140: Audio Systems
Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Your audio system has been designed to operate easily Tone Control and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
Page 141 Playing the Radio SCAN: Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, PWR VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. off.
Page 142 P SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass P SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to and treble equalization settings designed for jazz, vocal, the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop pop, rock and classical stations.
Page 143 Playing a Cassette Tape If E and a number appear on the radio display and the tape won’t play because of an error, it could be that: Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the than that are so thin they may not work well in this player.
Page 144 PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is the tape. in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the player. (4): Press this button to reduce background noise. TAPE CD: Press this button if you have a disc loaded Note that the double...
Page 145 Playing a Compact Disc If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot, displays an error number, write it down and provide it to label side up.
Page 146 SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a TAPE CD: Press this button to change to the tape or few seconds. The disc will go to the next selection, stop disc function when the radio is on and either a tape or for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection.
Page 147: Console-Mounted Cd Changer (If Equipped)
Console-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped) With the compact disc changer, you can play up to You must first load the magazine with discs before you six discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played can play a compact disc. Load the CDs from bottom to using the slots supplied in the magazine.
Page 148 Close the door by sliding it all the way forward. When the a disc and track number will be displayed. The disc CD magazine is loaded, the changer will begin checking for numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. discs in the magazine.
Page 149 Playing a Compact Disc SEEK: Press the SEEK down arrow while playing a CD to go back to the start of the current track if more than REV (1): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse eight seconds have played. If you press it again, the within a track.
Page 150: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature 1. Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your from the vehicle. radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio 2.
Page 151 Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 15 seconds between steps: 1.
Page 152: Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss” earlier in station and the down arrow to tune to the previous this section. radio station.
Page 153: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, and clearly. especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other.
Page 154: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player When using a scrubbing action, non abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape.
Page 155: Care Of Your Compact Discs
Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight without being damaged. If the mast should ever become and dust.
Page 156 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. Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Defensive Driving City Driving Drunken Driving...
Page 157: Driver Behavior
Driver Behavior The single most important thing is this: everyone in the vehicle, including the driver, should buckle up (see “Safety Belts” in the Index). In fact, most serious injuries and fatalities to unbelted occupants can be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Page 158: Vehicle Design
Vehicle Design Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Drive defensively. utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Utility vehicles do have a Please start with a very important safety device in your higher ground clearance and a narrower track or shorter vehicle: Buckle up.
Page 159: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” a national tragedy.
Page 160 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 161 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold CAUTION: 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 162: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 163: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) 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 164 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 165: Power Steering
Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need Steering Tips to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in Driving on Curves front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
Page 166: Steering In Emergencies
What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the Steering in Emergencies accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it There are times when steering can be more effective to go, and slow down. than braking. For example, you come over a hill and Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls adjust your speed.
Page 167: Off Road Recovery
Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 168 So here are some tips for passing: When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides and get too close. Time your move so you will be to crossroads for situations that might affect your increasing speed as the time comes to move into the passing patterns.
Page 169: Loss Of Control
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and Loss of Control start your left lane change signal before moving out Let’s review what driving experts say about what of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal...
Page 170 A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best Operating Your Vehicle Off handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Paved Roads If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the Many of the same design features that help make your accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weather vehicle to go.
Page 171 Before You Go Off-Roading CAUTION: There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody Cargo on the load floor piled higher than shields (if so equipped) are properly attached.
Page 172: Environmental Concerns
It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. concerns. Oldsmobile recognizes these concerns and You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get urges every off roader to follow these basic rules for accurate maps of trails and terrain.
Page 173: Scanning The Terrain
Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful Scanning the Terrain road driving. One of the best ways to control your road driving can take you over many different kinds vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to of terrain.
Page 174: Driving On Off-Road Hills
When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a Driving on Off-Road Hills firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other road driving often takes you up, down or across a surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if hill.
Page 175: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill What’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop off, a fence? Get out and walk When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one the hill if you don’t know. It’s the smart way to of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend or find out.
Page 176 CAUTION: CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep hills can be Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can dangerous. You could lose traction, slide cause an accident. There could be a drop off, sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle.
Page 177 If your engine has stopped running, you’ll need to Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift to parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and PARK (P) and restart the engine.
Page 178: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain your brakes to overheat and fade. This could vehicle control? cause loss of control and a serious accident.
Page 179: Driving Across An Incline
Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across. When you go straight up or It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the it happens going downhill, here’s what to do.
Page 180: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get Driving across an incline that’s too steep will out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll make your vehicle roll over.
Page 181 When you drive on sand, you’ll sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed the CAUTION: sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand dunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand. This has Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle an effect on steering, accelerating and braking.
Page 182: Driving In Water
Driving in Water CAUTION: Light rain causes no special off road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream Find out how deep the water is before you drive through and you and your passengers could drown.
Page 183: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 184 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several Drive defensively. seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. Don’t drink and drive. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with...
Page 185 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 186 CAUTION: 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 187: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There Driving Through Flowing Water just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. CAUTION: Driving Through Deep Standing Water Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. NOTICE: If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be...
Page 188: 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 a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip.
Page 189: 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 speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too fast or slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 190: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America. allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it.
Page 191: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads 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 192 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See “Off Road Driving” in the Index for information about Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the driving off road.) ignition off is dangerous.
Page 193: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 194 Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
Page 195 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 196: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again CAUTION: and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 197: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 198 CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can a crash.
Page 199: Towing A Trailer
Payload Towing a Trailer The payload capacity is shown on the Certification/Tire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your CAUTION: vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things...
Page 200: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer NOTICE: If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your rig will be legal, not only where you live but your warranty.
Page 201: Weight Of The Trailer
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343 6006...
Page 202 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Tire Loading” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 203: Trailer Brakes
Will you have to make any holes in the body of your Trailer Brakes vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when loaded, then it needs its own brakes and they must be you remove the hitch.
Page 204: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the CAUTION: trailer.
Page 205: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Passing When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers.
Page 206: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into down a long or steep downgrade.
Page 207: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Maintenance When Trailer Towing Dark Blue: Use for electric trailer brakes or auxiliary wiring. Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re Red: Use for battery charging; it connects to the pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more starter solenoid.
Page 208 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 Cooling System Other Warning Devices If a Tire Goes Flat Jump Starting Changing a Flat Tire Towing Your Vehicle If You’re Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Engine Overheating...
Page 209: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button on top of the steering column all the way down 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 button until the first click and release.
Page 210: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices NOTICE: If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage your vehicle. to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by Jump Starting your warranty.
Page 211 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables NOTICE: can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to If you leave your radio on, it could be badly start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damaged.
Page 212 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. CAUTION: 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 213 7. Don’t let the other end Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next touch metal. Connect it step. The other end of the negative ( ) cable doesn’t to the positive (+) go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted terminal of the metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the good battery.
Page 214 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, make sure all connections are good. If it still won’t start, it probably needs service. CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly.
Page 215: Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle NOTICE: CAUTION: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to being towed.
Page 216 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 217: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If you get an engine 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 218: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at least up to the ADD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 219 NOTICE: CAUTION: When adding coolant, it is important that you Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine use only DEX COOL (silicate free) coolant. parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you If coolant other than DEX COOL is added do, you can be burned.
Page 220: Recovery Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant NOTICE: Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water can freeze and crack isn’t at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 221 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark, start your vehicle.
Page 222 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 223: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 224 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but (See “Engine Coolant”...
Page 225 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the engine cooling fan.
Page 226: 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 227 To remove the jack cover, pull up on the latch(es) on the cover. Remove the wheel blocks, jack and wheel wrench. The spare tire is stored under the vehicle. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and NOTICE: change a tire.
Page 228 To remove the spare, insert Put the spare tire near the flat tire. the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, into the hole in the rear bumper. Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft.
Page 229: Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench in the notch of the hub cap and pry off the hub cap. 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
Page 230 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly A.
Page 231 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts ground so there is enough room for the spare become loose after a time.
Page 232 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. If a nut can’t be turned by hand, CAUTION: use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose.
Page 233 10. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel CAUTION: nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened as shown. wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 234 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools A. Retainer B. Valve Stem (Pointed Down) CAUTION: C. Spare Tire D. Spring Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could E. Wheel Wrench cause injury.
Page 235 CAUTION: Make sure the tire and carrier are secure. Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle. Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in your vehicle’s rear area. Secure the items and replace the jack cover.
Page 236: If You're Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 237: Using The Recovery Hooks
Using the Recovery Hooks NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...
Page 238 CAUTION: The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
Page 239 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 240: Doing Your Own Service Work
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for more about how to service your vehicle than this manual all your service needs.
Page 241 Fuel CAUTION: Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the You can be injured and your vehicle could be American Automobile Manufacturers Association damaged if you try to do service work on a (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Page 242 Indicator Lamp” in the Index.) If this occurs, return to the specifications described earlier. your authorized Oldsmobile dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is NOTICE: determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 243: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to CAUTION: find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.
Page 244 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 245 Filling a Portable Fuel Container NOTICE: CAUTION: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light your vehicle.
Page 246: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
Page 247 When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: A. Battery F. Power Steering Reservoir B. Coolant Recovery Tank G. Brake Master Cylinder C. Engine Oil Dipstick H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter D. Engine Oil Fill I. Engine Compartment Fuse Block E.
Page 248: Engine Oil
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on Engine Oil properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Checking Engine Oil Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you return the prop to its retainer.
Page 249: When To Add Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or When to Add Engine Oil cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need keeping the tip down, and check the level.
Page 250: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
Page 251: Engine Oil Additives
As shown in the chart, SAE 5W 30 is best for your Engine Oil Additives vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W 30 if it’s going Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils to be 0 C) or above. These numbers on an oil with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 252: What To Do With Used Oil
If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway What to Do with Used Oil maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every Did you know that used engine oil contains certain 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months whichever elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could occurs first.
Page 253: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter 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.
Page 254: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you When to Check and Change may choose to have this done at the dealership A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid service department. level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 255 To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal Checking the Fluid Level operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 Prepare your vehicle as follows: C to 93 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles engine running.
Page 256 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. The dipstick is located in the center of the engine compartment in the rear. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross...
Page 257: Transfer Case
How to Add Fluid Wheel Drive Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what Transfer Case kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended When to Check Lubricant Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot.
Page 258: Front Axle
What to Use How to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 259: Rear Axle
Rear Axle What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what When to Check and Change Lubricant kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how Lubricants” in the Index. often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 260 What to Use NOTICE: Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and half DEX COOL coolant which won’t damage When adding coolant, it is important that you aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you use only DEX COOL (silicate free) coolant.
Page 261: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 262 Adding Coolant CAUTION: If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 263: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) you hear an unusual noise.
Page 264: Adding Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 265: Brake Fluid
Brakes NOTICE: Brake Fluid When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready 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 266 So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Checking Brake Fluid Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid You can check the brake when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid without taking off fluid when you get new brake linings.
Page 267 What to Add NOTICE: When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT 3 brake fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” Using the wrong fluid can badly damage in the Index. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. brake system parts.
Page 268: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly Your vehicle 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 a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are...
Page 269: Vehicle Storage
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days parts have to be of top quality and work well together if or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 270: Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your Oldsmobile dealer’s service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 271: Front Turn Signal Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown earlier in this section. 2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp 3.
Page 272: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Taillamps 7. Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise until it locks into place. 1. Open the liftgate. 8. Install the lamp assembly and screws. 2. Remove the two screws 9. Close the liftgate. from the lamp assembly. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least...
Page 273 1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. until it locks into a vertical position. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook. 3.
Page 274: Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details. A. Claw in Notch B. Correct Installation C. Incorrect Installation...
Page 275 Inflation -- Tire Pressure CAUTION: The Certification/Tire label, which is on the driver’s door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least are dangerous.
Page 276: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation NOTICE: (Continued) Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual If your tires have too much air (overinflation), wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check you can get the following: wheel alignment.
Page 277 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 278: Buying New Tires
When It’s Time for New Tires Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at One way to tell when it’s the Certification/Tire label. time for new tires is to check the treadwear The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had indicators, which will a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
Page 279: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while treadwear, traction and temperature performance. driving.
Page 280 Treadwear Temperature A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 281: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance CAUTION: The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 282: Appearance Care
Used Replacement Wheels Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a CAUTION: match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is When you use anything from a container to clean your dangerous.
Page 283: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. Here are some cleaning tips: In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Alcohol Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set.
Page 284: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), Use warm water and a clean cloth. egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. blood can be removed as follows: You may have to do it more than once.
Page 285: Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Cleaning Glass Surfaces Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass.
Page 286: Washing Your Vehicle
Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades Washing Your Vehicle and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 287: Finish Care
Finish Care Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted finish.
Page 288: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Cleaning Tires Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. NOTICE: A wax may then be applied.
Page 289: Chemical Paint Spotting
Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’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 290 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz.
Page 291: Engine Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the model designation, paint information and a list of all production options and This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
Page 292: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, NOTICE: be sure to get it fixed.
Page 293: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Page 294 Fuse/Circuit Usage Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Breaker Not Used Turn Signal Not Used Cluster, Engine Control Module Not Used Interior Lights Cigarette Lighter, Data Auxiliary Power Link Connector Power Locks Motor Cruise Control Module and 4WD Switch, Engine Controls Switch, Body Control Module, (VCM, PCM, Transmission) Heated Seats Supplemental Inflatable Restraint...
Page 295: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is under the hood at the driver’s side of the engine compartment. Remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise. To reinstall the fuse panel cover, push in and turn the fastener clockwise. 6-57...
Page 296 Name Usage Name Usage TRL TRN Trailer Left Turn ENG I Engine Sensors/Solenoids, MAF, CAM, PURGE, VENT TRR TRN Trailer Right Turn ECM B Engine Control Module, Fuel TRL B/U Trailer Back Up Lamps Pump Module, Oil Pressure VEH B/U Vehicle Back Up Lamps Anti...
Page 297 Name Usage Name Usage IGN E Engine TRCHMSL Trailer Center High Mounted Stop Light MIR/LKS Mirrors, Door Locks RRDFOG Rear Defogger FOG LP Fog Lamps Truck Body Computer IGN A Starting and Charging IGN 1 CRANK Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch STUD #2 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake HAZLP...
Page 298: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Lamps Quantity Number Halogen Headlamps, Composite Low Beam 9005 HB4 Halogen Headlamps, Composite High Beam 9005 HB3 Tail and Stoplamps 3057 Front Sidemarker Lamps Front Turn Signal Lamps 3157NA Turn Signal Lamps 3157 NA 6-60...
Page 299: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications Capacities (Approximate) Engine Description ..“VORTEC” 4300 V6 Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Type ........VIN Code .
Page 300: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Vehicle Dimensions* Replacement Parts Wheelbase ....107.0 inches (271.8 cm) Length ....180.9 inches (459.5 cm) Replacement part numbers listed in this section are Height...
Page 301 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance...
Page 302: Introduction
Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
Page 303: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 304: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All Maintenance Services parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Using Your Maintenance Schedule These schedules are for vehicles that: We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle...
Page 305: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 306 Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Intervals Long Trip/Highway Definition Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Maintenance are true.
Page 307 Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Intervals Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Belt Inspection. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire occurs first).
Page 308: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles # Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown universal joints and brake pedal springs.
Page 309 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 310 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 311 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 312 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 313 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 314 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 315 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 316 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 317 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 318 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 319 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 320 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 321 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 322 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 323 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:...
Page 324 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 325 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 326 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 327 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 328 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 329 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) DATE Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Page 330: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles # Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown universal joints and brake pedal springs.
Page 331 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 332 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Page 333 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 334 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 335 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rotate tires.
Page 336 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 337 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 338 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 339 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 340 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Page 341 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) DATE Inspect spark plug wires. ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.
Page 342: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Listed in this part 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 343 Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, Automatic Transmission Check and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See does not need regular maintenance.) “Automatic Transmission Fluid” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem.
Page 344 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System 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.
Page 345 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift With the engine running and transmission in...
Page 346: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could each spring and fall).
Page 347: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as hoses for proper hook up, binding, leaks, cracks, needed. Replace any components that have high effort chafing, etc.
Page 348: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT and Lubricants Hydraulic Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid Brake System (GM Part No. 12377967 or NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid). part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer.
Page 349 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Hood and Multi Purpose Lubricant, Lubrication No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Door Hinges Superlube (GM Part lubricant meeting requirements of No. 12346241 or equivalent). NLGI # 2, Category LB Fuel Filler Door Multi purpose lubricant, or GC...
Page 350: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Page 351 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-51...
Page 352 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-52...
Page 353 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 354: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Oldsmobile. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 355 That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling have a concern. 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada...
Page 356: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone
Oldsmobile encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to BBB Auto Line Oldsmobile, the letter should be addressed to Oldsmobile’s Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. Customer Assistance Network. 4200 Wilson Boulevard...
Page 357: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Canada If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean, call Puerto Rico 1-787-763-1315. General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 GM Mobility Program for Persons 1908 Colonel Sam Drive with Disabilities Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 This program, available to 1-800-263-3777 (English) qualified applicants, can 1-800-263-7854 (French)
Page 358: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel Dealership locator service OLDS (6537) See Courtesy Courtesy Transportation As the proud owner of a new Oldsmobile vehicle, you Transportation section for details are automatically enrolled in the Oldsmobile Roadside Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance specifically excludes Assistance program. This value...
Page 359: Courtesy Transportation
In some cases, where service is impractical, the driver Courtesy Transportation may be authorized to obtain other service for which Oldsmobile has always exemplified quality and value in reimbursement is provided. its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your In many instances, mechanical failures are covered ownership experience, we and our participating dealers under Oldsmobile’s comprehensive warranty.
Page 360: Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This wait. However, if you are unable to wait Oldsmobile requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider transportation options.
Page 361: Warranty Information
Courtesy Transportation is available only at REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS participating dealers and all program options, such as TO THE UNITED STATES shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. GOVERNMENT Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
Page 362: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343-6006...
Page 363 2000 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
Page 364 ORDER TOLL FREE Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return 1-800-551-4123 information within 30 days of delivery.

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