Owner's Manual
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...air bags would not help you in moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel. See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for more tips on rough terrain. The airbag will inflate only if the impact speed is not toward the... rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. Air bags should never be higher. In a frontal or near -frontal collisions. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on off -road usage. The air bag is suddenly stopping as a parked car, the threshold level will move or deform, thethreshold...
...air bags would not help you in moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel. See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for more tips on rough terrain. The airbag will inflate only if the impact speed is not toward the... rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. Air bags should never be higher. In a frontal or near -frontal collisions. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on off -road usage. The air bag is suddenly stopping as a parked car, the threshold level will move or deform, thethreshold...
Owner's Manual
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... new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Push in the key and turn the ignition switch to five different positions. C D -- -- NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need an elaborate "break-in . Follow this time your speed at 55 mph (88 kmh) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km...). 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Your steering wheel will perform better in guideline every time you . But it will remain locked, just as it toward...
... new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Push in the key and turn the ignition switch to five different positions. C D -- -- NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need an elaborate "break-in . Follow this time your speed at 55 mph (88 kmh) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km...). 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Your steering wheel will perform better in guideline every time you . But it will remain locked, just as it toward...
Owner's Manual
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... steering wheel. RUN (D): This is the position for long periods of time. NOTICE: Don't operate accessories in motion while the engineis off the engine but still turn off (for example, if your engine. Using a tool to LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in the ACCESSORY position for driving. LOCK...
... steering wheel. RUN (D): This is the position for long periods of time. NOTICE: Don't operate accessories in motion while the engineis off the engine but still turn off (for example, if your engine. Using a tool to LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in the ACCESSORY position for driving. LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... were up against a solid object. Select THIRD (3) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. THIRD (3): This position is for normal driving. You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power for passing, and you... OVERDRIVE (@):This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off -road driving. You can also use SECOND (2) on hills. I NOTICE: If your rear wheels can use SECOND (2) for starting your transmission. This might happen if you would also ...
... were up against a solid object. Select THIRD (3) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. THIRD (3): This position is for normal driving. You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power for passing, and you... OVERDRIVE (@):This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off -road driving. You can also use SECOND (2) on hills. I NOTICE: If your rear wheels can use SECOND (2) for starting your transmission. This might happen if you would also ...
Owner's Manual
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... come on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to all four wheels for road conditions. It works like four-wheel drive, but when one of your rearbrakes to engage or disengage the front axle. Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever. It is sent to...keep the trailer from moving. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with traction to move the vehicle. All-Wheel Drive Your engine's driving power is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for extra traction. You may have to also damage other replace them, and you ...
... come on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to all four wheels for road conditions. It works like four-wheel drive, but when one of your rearbrakes to engage or disengage the front axle. Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever. It is sent to...keep the trailer from moving. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with traction to move the vehicle. All-Wheel Drive Your engine's driving power is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for extra traction. You may have to also damage other replace them, and you ...
Owner's Manual
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...has an express-uown feature that allows you to open the window slightly. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 2-23 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you drive. Lightly tap the switch to lower it to the highest level to give your legs more than a... 1/2 second to lock the wheel in place. Horn To sound the horn, press the center ad on the steerine wheel. Hold ...
...has an express-uown feature that allows you to open the window slightly. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 2-23 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you drive. Lightly tap the switch to lower it to the highest level to give your legs more than a... 1/2 second to lock the wheel in place. Horn To sound the horn, press the center ad on the steerine wheel. Hold ...
Owner's Manual
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... control switch OFF until you want to ON, 2. Cruise control can be startled and even lose control. Press in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could be dangerous on slippery roads. 3. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed.So, don't use cruise control on slippery...25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of the lever and release it . 1 . Cruise control can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot off . Don't use your brakes, the cruise control will shut...
... control switch OFF until you want to ON, 2. Cruise control can be startled and even lose control. Press in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could be dangerous on slippery roads. 3. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed.So, don't use cruise control on slippery...25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of the lever and release it . 1 . Cruise control can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot off . Don't use your brakes, the cruise control will shut...
Owner's Manual
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... programmed to stop rolling. You're driving safely. rear wheels. 4-7 Here's what happens with ABS. I Here's how anti-lock works. The computer is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Let's say the road is wet. ... brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. As you . You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The anti...
... programmed to stop rolling. You're driving safely. rear wheels. 4-7 Here's what happens with ABS. I Here's how anti-lock works. The computer is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Let's say the road is wet. ... brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. As you . You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The anti...
Owner's Manual
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Steering Tips Driving on curves. A lot of the tires against the road surface makes it will keep the vehicle going in a curve, speed is...anti-lock, you can control. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on the condition of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Always leave enough room up .... The traction you can help you more effort. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its path when you turn the front wheels. If you get ina curve depends on curves.
Steering Tips Driving on curves. A lot of the tires against the road surface makes it will keep the vehicle going in a curve, speed is...anti-lock, you can control. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on the condition of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Always leave enough room up .... The traction you can help you more effort. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its path when you turn the front wheels. If you get ina curve depends on curves.
Owner's Manual
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... from a possible collision. Steering in time. That's the time for evasive action -- Your Oldsmobile can stop in Emergencies There are out of you. if you can perform very well in ... steering around the problem. Try to accelerate until you are times when steering can "drive" through a sharp curve. Both control systems-- You can lose control. Under less favorable... emergencies like these problems by braking -- there isn't room. Wait to adjust your front wheels are based on the space available. Adding the sudden acceleration can 't; Suppose you're steering...
... from a possible collision. Steering in time. That's the time for evasive action -- Your Oldsmobile can stop in Emergencies There are out of you. if you can perform very well in ... steering around the problem. Try to accelerate until you are times when steering can "drive" through a sharp curve. Both control systems-- You can lose control. Under less favorable... emergencies like these problems by braking -- there isn't room. Wait to adjust your front wheels are based on the space available. Adding the sudden acceleration can 't; Suppose you're steering...
Owner's Manual
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...ROAD RECOVERY RECOVER /- You can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. If you can turn the steering wheel up to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you are always possible is a good reason to one-quarter turn your vehicle straddles... If the level of the shoulder is nothing in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to act fast, steerquickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you 're driving. Then turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. The fact that such emergency situations...
...ROAD RECOVERY RECOVER /- You can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. If you can turn the steering wheel up to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you are always possible is a good reason to one-quarter turn your vehicle straddles... If the level of the shoulder is nothing in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to act fast, steerquickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you 're driving. Then turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. The fact that such emergency situations...
Owner's Manual
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...In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to the right. 4- 12 In any emergency, don't give up. Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease...at a time on two-lane roads. Don't overtake a slowly moving out of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough ...that your right outside mirror is .) Try not to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling.
...In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to the right. 4- 12 In any emergency, don't give up. Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease...at a time on two-lane roads. Don't overtake a slowly moving out of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough ...that your right outside mirror is .) Try not to your Oldsmobile's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling.
Owner's Manual
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...by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. While driving on the road to slow down on the road. Learn to slide. such as enough water, ice or packed snow on a surface with...avoid only the braking skid. 4-13 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off -road applications. It is defined as conventional two-wheel-drive vehicles any doubt. Utility vehicles have any more limited. If at the same speeds as a utility vehicle in a wide variety of control or ...
...by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. While driving on the road to slow down on the road. Learn to slide. such as enough water, ice or packed snow on a surface with...avoid only the braking skid. 4-13 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off -road applications. It is defined as conventional two-wheel-drive vehicles any doubt. Utility vehicles have any more limited. If at the same speeds as a utility vehicle in a wide variety of control or ...
Owner's Manual
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Its higher.ground clearance also helps Bravada step over some important things to remember about your Bravada off paved roads. Is there enough fuel? If you don't know, you should check with law enforcement people in the Index. The greatest of these is for operating your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this guide. "Off-roading...
Its higher.ground clearance also helps Bravada step over some important things to remember about your Bravada off paved roads. Is there enough fuel? If you don't know, you should check with law enforcement people in the Index. The greatest of these is for operating your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this guide. "Off-roading...
Owner's Manual
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... the cargo area, not on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be tossed about when driving over . shrubs. breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or oversoft ground). See "Vehicle Loading," "Luggage Carrier"and "Tires" in the cargo area...or other important information in this includes wheel-spinning. Keep cargo in the Index. Oldsmobile recognizes these basic rules for public off -roader t o follow these concerns and urges every off -road recreational driving: obey a l l posted regulations. Avoid any driving practice that could catch fire from any...
... the cargo area, not on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be tossed about when driving over . shrubs. breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or oversoft ground). See "Vehicle Loading," "Luggage Carrier"and "Tires" in the cargo area...or other important information in this includes wheel-spinning. Keep cargo in the Index. Oldsmobile recognizes these basic rules for public off -roader t o follow these concerns and urges every off -road recreational driving: obey a l l posted regulations. Avoid any driving practice that could catch fire from any...
Owner's Manual
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... unpaved surface, it's especially important to stop suddenly or change abruptly up ahead? Drinking and driving can be When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. And this happens, even with a driver who has been drinking. You could have to ... A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle you if you drive over bumps, rocks, or other surface featurescan jerk the wheel out of the terrain itself. You need special alertness and driving skills, your wheels can leave the ground. Off-roading can take you may experience slipping, sliding...
... unpaved surface, it's especially important to stop suddenly or change abruptly up ahead? Drinking and driving can be When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. And this happens, even with a driver who has been drinking. You could have to ... A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle you if you drive over bumps, rocks, or other surface featurescan jerk the wheel out of the terrain itself. You need special alertness and driving skills, your wheels can leave the ground. Off-roading can take you may experience slipping, sliding...
Owner's Manual
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... towing service tow your vehicle has been changed since itwas factory-new by adding things like fog lamps, aero skirting, orspecial tires and wheels, these towing instructions. Dead Battery When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that they don't touch each other orany other... metal. Before you call, tell the towing service: 0 0 0 That your vehicle. The make, model and year of your vehicle has all-wheel drive. A. Remove the cables in the Index. Take care that this manual contains these instructions may want to prevent electrical shorting. When you do anything,...
... towing service tow your vehicle has been changed since itwas factory-new by adding things like fog lamps, aero skirting, orspecial tires and wheels, these towing instructions. Dead Battery When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that they don't touch each other orany other... metal. Before you call, tell the towing service: 0 0 0 That your vehicle. The make, model and year of your vehicle has all-wheel drive. A. Remove the cables in the Index. Take care that this manual contains these instructions may want to prevent electrical shorting. When you do anything,...
Owner's Manual
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..., you use . See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in all the way; Don't overfill. When the correct fluid level is made especially for a hot check. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in place.
..., you use . See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in all the way; Don't overfill. When the correct fluid level is made especially for a hot check. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in place.
Owner's Manual
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...cables that have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for proper hook-up in an Oldsmobile Service Manual. Replace any necessary repairs are completed at least twice a year (for damaged, loose... GM retailer's service departmentor other conditions which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. Proper procedures to perform these jobs. Wheel-Drive Ax Boot and Seal Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection . Do not lubricate acceleratorand cruise control cables. 7-43 Inspect the throttle linkage...
...cables that have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for proper hook-up in an Oldsmobile Service Manual. Replace any necessary repairs are completed at least twice a year (for damaged, loose... GM retailer's service departmentor other conditions which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. Proper procedures to perform these jobs. Wheel-Drive Ax Boot and Seal Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection . Do not lubricate acceleratorand cruise control cables. 7-43 Inspect the throttle linkage...
Owner's Manual
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... ...1-20 1. 19 When Should it Works ...1. 18 Location ...1-18 Readiness Light ...I 6-30 Battery ...ChargeLight ...2-51 Jump Starting ...5-2 2-6 Replacement. Parking ...2-17 9-1 . Tire ...6-42 All-Wheel Drive ...2.17. 6.17 6-49 Aluminum Wheels. 1 Section 9 Index . 8-6 Arbitration Program ...Armrest. Storage ...2-38 2-41 Ashtrays ...Audio Systems ...3-6 Automatic Overdrive ...:...2-16 Automatic Transmission 7-40 Check ...6-14 Fluid ...Operation ...2-14 Park...
... ...1-20 1. 19 When Should it Works ...1. 18 Location ...1-18 Readiness Light ...I 6-30 Battery ...ChargeLight ...2-51 Jump Starting ...5-2 2-6 Replacement. Parking ...2-17 9-1 . Tire ...6-42 All-Wheel Drive ...2.17. 6.17 6-49 Aluminum Wheels. 1 Section 9 Index . 8-6 Arbitration Program ...Armrest. Storage ...2-38 2-41 Ashtrays ...Audio Systems ...3-6 Automatic Overdrive ...:...2-16 Automatic Transmission 7-40 Check ...6-14 Fluid ...Operation ...2-14 Park...