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Your it 's an the easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves-- and If you must drive with the setting on any airflow selection except RECIRC. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. lock Parking at Night Park in ey I the Ignition If you . 2-... can cause unconsciousness even death. in a lighted spot, close all the way. Put themin a storage area, or take with keys inside, it steering wheel will be dangerousto drive with the trunk lid open , you'll hear achime reminding you . in Index. Remember to remove your key from the ignition and take them...
Your it 's an the easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves-- and If you must drive with the setting on any airflow selection except RECIRC. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. lock Parking at Night Park in ey I the Ignition If you . 2-... can cause unconsciousness even death. in a lighted spot, close all the way. Put themin a storage area, or take with keys inside, it steering wheel will be dangerousto drive with the trunk lid open , you'll hear achime reminding you . in Index. Remember to remove your key from the ignition and take them...
Owner's Manual
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... thatthe switch returns to after your the ignition OFF and this t n u to operate your vehicle. This locks your hand. Using a tool to RUN normal driving. A warning chime will hear a warning tone when you open a door. The switch staysin RUN whenthe engine is off if you open the driver's door. ...even if engine is not running, you use RUN to any other position than discharge prematurely. LOCK (B): This is , then turn the the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key LOCK. Always leave your in the ignition, the...
... thatthe switch returns to after your the ignition OFF and this t n u to operate your vehicle. This locks your hand. Using a tool to RUN normal driving. A warning chime will hear a warning tone when you open a door. The switch staysin RUN whenthe engine is off if you open the driver's door. ...even if engine is not running, you use RUN to any other position than discharge prematurely. LOCK (B): This is , then turn the the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key LOCK. Always leave your in the ignition, the...
Owner's Manual
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...'t covered by your engineis racing. for THIRD (3): This positionis also used for normal fuel driving, however,it seems not to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE NOTICE: Damage to shift gears as go faster, you 're ...This AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): positionis NEUTRAL (N): In this happens, have more power. To restart when you something may be damaged. Until then, you drive very far thatway, your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the down the next gear and...
...'t covered by your engineis racing. for THIRD (3): This positionis also used for normal fuel driving, however,it seems not to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE NOTICE: Damage to shift gears as go faster, you 're ...This AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): positionis NEUTRAL (N): In this happens, have more power. To restart when you something may be damaged. Until then, you drive very far thatway, your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the down the next gear and...
Owner's Manual
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... even more power but (2). SECOND (2): This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy. You could overheat damage the and transaxle. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND for morethan 5 miles (2) (8 km), or atspeeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Here are some times you... gearutl the vehicle is less shifting between gears. When going uphill, don't hold your front wheels can help control your speedas you go downsteep mountain roads, but then you would also want to try drive. the selector lever is put in very deep sand mud or were up against a solid...
... even more power but (2). SECOND (2): This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy. You could overheat damage the and transaxle. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND for morethan 5 miles (2) (8 km), or atspeeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Here are some times you... gearutl the vehicle is less shifting between gears. When going uphill, don't hold your front wheels can help control your speedas you go downsteep mountain roads, but then you would also want to try drive. the selector lever is put in very deep sand mud or were up against a solid...
Owner's Manual
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... it to the highest level give your to allow passengers use their window switches again. This a useful is feature when you drive. A tilt steering wheel allows you adjust the steering to disable all passenger window switches. The window can alsoraise it immediately. Move the steering... wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to soundthe horn. Press anywhere on the pad to lockthe wheel into place. 2-31 You can be operable. Express-Down Window When the driver's AUTO...
... it to the highest level give your to allow passengers use their window switches again. This a useful is feature when you drive. A tilt steering wheel allows you adjust the steering to disable all passenger window switches. The window can alsoraise it immediately. Move the steering... wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to soundthe horn. Press anywhere on the pad to lockthe wheel into place. 2-31 You can be operable. Express-Down Window When the driver's AUTO...
Owner's Manual
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Cruise control can 't drive safely a steady speed. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. at ... don't use your washer until the windshield is cruise control when the optional in traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System"in the Index.) When road conditions allow... without keeping your cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can really help on slippery roads. i Cruise Control With cruise control, you could lose control.
Cruise control can 't drive safely a steady speed. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. at ... don't use your washer until the windshield is cruise control when the optional in traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System"in the Index.) When road conditions allow... without keeping your cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can really help on slippery roads. i Cruise Control With cruise control, you could lose control.
Owner's Manual
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...'t have anti-lock is a problem. If the regular brake system warning light on then, have it fixed so it will be ready towarn you 're driving, your will be a problem with your traction control system and If again to RUN. Then start the engine.If the warning light doesn't come on... brieflyas you start the engine may on , the system not limit wheel spin. If the light doesn't come on briefly when youturn the ignition key to reset the system.the lightstill stays on again while you if...
...'t have anti-lock is a problem. If the regular brake system warning light on then, have it fixed so it will be ready towarn you 're driving, your will be a problem with your traction control system and If again to RUN. Then start the engine.If the warning light doesn't come on... brieflyas you start the engine may on , the system not limit wheel spin. If the light doesn't come on briefly when youturn the ignition key to reset the system.the lightstill stays on again while you if...
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... Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for the following reasons: Light (Option) System Active When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, this light will stay on a few seconds after traction for the If the traction control system is related to traction control... the traction control system If will turnoff and the warning light will come driving accordingly. on until your vehicle needs service. 2-60 off system will turn the systemoff by an control system stops limiting wheel spin. . The warning the light should gooff. (See "Traction Control System...
... Slippery road conditions may come onTraction Control for the following reasons: Light (Option) System Active When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, this light will stay on a few seconds after traction for the If the traction control system is related to traction control... the traction control system If will turnoff and the warning light will come driving accordingly. on until your vehicle needs service. 2-60 off system will turn the systemoff by an control system stops limiting wheel spin. . The warning the light should gooff. (See "Traction Control System...
Owner's Manual
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... this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power to safely useagain, you may have a traction control system that in limits wheel spin.This is normal. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is especially useful slippery if road ...the traction control system begins to apply your brakes if that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your foot up ahead stop, even though you have time to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will come when your vehicleis in the Index. Traction Control System...
... this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power to safely useagain, you may have a traction control system that in limits wheel spin.This is normal. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is especially useful slippery if road ...the traction control system begins to apply your brakes if that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are driving, there's a problem with your foot up ahead stop, even though you have time to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will come when your vehicleis in the Index. Traction Control System...
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...same time. off come on and stay on , the system will wait until there's no longer a current need (You off should gooff. Steering Tips Driving on -- The traction control system warning light should turn the system off you ever need to . Braking in sand, mud,ice or snow. A lot...much more than even the very best braking. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) To turn the system if your driving accordingly. It will not is limit wheel spin. In many emergencies, steering can turn right away. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine...
...same time. off come on and stay on , the system will wait until there's no longer a current need (You off should gooff. Steering Tips Driving on -- The traction control system warning light should turn the system off you ever need to . Braking in sand, mud,ice or snow. A lot...much more than even the very best braking. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) To turn the system if your driving accordingly. It will not is limit wheel spin. In many emergencies, steering can turn right away. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine...
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... this ever happens? remove as much of the curve, and then out accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway. based on traction of physics when driving curves. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you've ever tried to 4-11 there...conditions. If you needto reduce your speed as you can from between parked suddenly accelerate. Wait to accelerate until you turn the front wheels. Youcan lose control. Adding the sudden acceleration can avoid these . Refer to evasive action-- Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us ...
... this ever happens? remove as much of the curve, and then out accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway. based on traction of physics when driving curves. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you've ever tried to 4-11 there...conditions. If you needto reduce your speed as you can from between parked suddenly accelerate. Wait to accelerate until you turn the front wheels. Youcan lose control. Adding the sudden acceleration can avoid these . Refer to evasive action-- Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us ...
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....If you are The fact that such emergency situations always that your right wheels have fairly easy. You the possible is a good reason practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter until the to go straight down the roadway. Off...You may find that your vehicle straddles the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. in accelerator and then,if there is only slightly below the just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have to act fast, steer quickly, and If the level of the shoulder is nouling...
....If you are The fact that such emergency situations always that your right wheels have fairly easy. You the possible is a good reason practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter until the to go straight down the roadway. Off...You may find that your vehicle straddles the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. in accelerator and then,if there is only slightly below the just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have to act fast, steer quickly, and If the level of the shoulder is nouling...
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... skid,too the much speed or steering a curve causes tires to spin. And in much throttle causes driving wheels to slip and lose cornering force. Let's review what driving experts say about what driver has asked. But skids always possible. Keep trying steer and to your vehicle...'s three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. too it Even thoughthe brake lamps are of can ...
... skid,too the much speed or steering a curve causes tires to spin. And in much throttle causes driving wheels to slip and lose cornering force. Let's review what driving experts say about what driver has asked. But skids always possible. Keep trying steer and to your vehicle...'s three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. too it Even thoughthe brake lamps are of can ...
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... different from is it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the vehicle that can you sleepy. as an emergency. be injured. Driving on the highway as Or is driving inflat or rolling terrain. 4-23 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition "highway hypnosis"? Hill and Mountain Roads What can make you..., or whatever. Then here are some exercise, or both. Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving. Call it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Scan the road ahead and to you could crash and be First, aware thatit can happen.
... different from is it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the vehicle that can you sleepy. as an emergency. be injured. Driving on the highway as Or is driving inflat or rolling terrain. 4-23 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition "highway hypnosis"? Hill and Mountain Roads What can make you..., or whatever. Then here are some exercise, or both. Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving. Call it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Scan the road ahead and to you could crash and be First, aware thatit can happen.
Owner's Manual
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... and sand crews can be or very careful. If you have good traction. You'll Ty to freezing (32OF;0O C) and freezing rain beginsfall. drive with caution. Whatever the condition-- However, if thereis snow orice between your ability to break fragile traction. If you can get there. It will improve... your tires and r ice the road, you the accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will need to the road conditions. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- Try not to accelerate when...
... and sand crews can be or very careful. If you have good traction. You'll Ty to freezing (32OF;0O C) and freezing rain beginsfall. drive with caution. Whatever the condition-- However, if thereis snow orice between your ability to break fragile traction. If you can get there. It will improve... your tires and r ice the road, you the accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will need to the road conditions. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- Try not to accelerate when...
Owner's Manual
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... to ) save wear on your vehicle, you should readthe information in heavier 0 0 0 Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to be state or provincial police. If You Do Decide To Pull...make starts at the of in "Weight of the added weight. This helps your vehicle by itself. Don't drive faster than driving your engine and other parts could be driving. That's the reason this section. Then, during the first 1,000 miles at relatively loads. just Trailering means...
... to ) save wear on your vehicle, you should readthe information in heavier 0 0 0 Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to be state or provincial police. If You Do Decide To Pull...make starts at the of in "Weight of the added weight. This helps your vehicle by itself. Don't drive faster than driving your engine and other parts could be driving. That's the reason this section. Then, during the first 1,000 miles at relatively loads. just Trailering means...
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... wider turns soft than normal. Avoid You'll need to come in advance. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well Hold the bottom of steering wheel with the Passing vehicle. And, because you . longer, you'll need more passing distance up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you 're a good... move the trailer to your vehicle without a trailer. Following Distance Stay at least twice as behind the vehicle ahead as you far This would when driving your lane.
... wider turns soft than normal. Avoid You'll need to come in advance. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well Hold the bottom of steering wheel with the Passing vehicle. And, because you . longer, you'll need more passing distance up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you 're a good... move the trailer to your vehicle without a trailer. Following Distance Stay at least twice as behind the vehicle ahead as you far This would when driving your lane.
Owner's Manual
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Properly hooked up, trailer lamps the will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to time from 4. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift tolower gearbeJore you start to move. It's But if you ever have bulb warning messages. the check your vehicle .... Once you disconnect the brake, and then shift to be sure they're all working . 1. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. Then apply your vehicle, with your Oldsmobile retailer.The green arrows on your brakes much that they are in , regular brakes until chocks absorbthe load. Parking on important to...
Properly hooked up, trailer lamps the will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to time from 4. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift tolower gearbeJore you start to move. It's But if you ever have bulb warning messages. the check your vehicle .... Once you disconnect the brake, and then shift to be sure they're all working . 1. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. Then apply your vehicle, with your Oldsmobile retailer.The green arrows on your brakes much that they are in , regular brakes until chocks absorbthe load. Parking on important to...
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... towing instructions and illustrations. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items fog like lamps, aero skirting, or special and wheels, these tires instructions and illustrations may want to have a retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle can only be correct. turn Before you call... them. 5-8 See "Roadside Assistance" in That your vehicle. Heavy Metal EngineP r at That your vehicle. The make, model and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
... towing instructions and illustrations. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items fog like lamps, aero skirting, or special and wheels, these tires instructions and illustrations may want to have a retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle can only be correct. turn Before you call... them. 5-8 See "Roadside Assistance" in That your vehicle. Heavy Metal EngineP r at That your vehicle. The make, model and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
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...fromthe one being changed. If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It's unusualfor a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, 'If a tire goes avoid further tire and wheel damage flat, Turn by 2 Put the shift lever in a the skid. people. In any rear blowout, remove your tire. If ... well off the engine. L 5-22 jacking equipment to a level place. grip Changing atire can steer. accelerator pedal.Get the vehicle under control by driving slowly to change your foot the from moving: skid and may be badly injured. very bumpy and noisy, but you can slipoff the jack and...
...fromthe one being changed. If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It's unusualfor a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, 'If a tire goes avoid further tire and wheel damage flat, Turn by 2 Put the shift lever in a the skid. people. In any rear blowout, remove your tire. If ... well off the engine. L 5-22 jacking equipment to a level place. grip Changing atire can steer. accelerator pedal.Get the vehicle under control by driving slowly to change your foot the from moving: skid and may be badly injured. very bumpy and noisy, but you can slipoff the jack and...