Owner's Manual
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... to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use...owner publications. to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you 'll find of something you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical ...
... to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use...owner publications. to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you 'll find of something you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical ...
Owner's Manual
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On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work speeds below about of m hor 25 mph (40 k / ) more without keeping your cruise ...
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work speeds below about of m hor 25 mph (40 k / ) more without keeping your cruise ...
Owner's Manual
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They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator.All three systems have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want.itto go. . - 1 < , I Control of a Vehicle You have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. '. ,...
They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator.All three systems have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want.itto go. . - 1 < , I Control of a Vehicle You have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. '. ,...
Owner's Manual
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Here's how anti-lock works. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available and road conditions. Let's say the road is programmed to tire make the most of you. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is wet.
Here's how anti-lock works. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available and road conditions. Let's say the road is programmed to tire make the most of you. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is wet.
Owner's Manual
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... earlier inthis section.) It is better to to go slower. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. you're in a curve, speed is banked, and your tires and the road surface, the angle at While which the curve is the one factor you if this . Adding the sudden acceleration can be more...child darts out from a possible Speed limit signs nearcurves warn that you should you can perform very well emergencies like do their work where the tires meet cars and stops right front of those places. Then you truck stoppedin your front wheels are straight ahead. Youcan lose control. remove as...
... earlier inthis section.) It is better to to go slower. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. you're in a curve, speed is banked, and your tires and the road surface, the angle at While which the curve is the one factor you if this . Adding the sudden acceleration can be more...child darts out from a possible Speed limit signs nearcurves warn that you should you can perform very well emergencies like do their work where the tires meet cars and stops right front of those places. Then you truck stoppedin your front wheels are straight ahead. Youcan lose control. remove as...
Owner's Manual
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... straddles the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter until the to turn right fiont tire contacts the pavement edge.
... straddles the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter until the to turn right fiont tire contacts the pavement edge.
Owner's Manual
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... change signal before passing the next vehicle. In the steering cornering skid, too or in acceleration skid,too the much speed or steering a curve causes tires to pass more than it easy the for following driver to get ahead you far enough ahead of Control . But skids always possible. If you... off, then an acceleration skid also best handled by is just passed may be farther away from you do not have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to the right. And in much throttle causes driving wheels to pass.
... change signal before passing the next vehicle. In the steering cornering skid, too or in acceleration skid,too the much speed or steering a curve causes tires to pass more than it easy the for following driver to get ahead you far enough ahead of Control . But skids always possible. If you... off, then an acceleration skid also best handled by is just passed may be farther away from you do not have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to the right. And in much throttle causes driving wheels to pass.
Owner's Manual
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For safety, you'll want to slow down when you have any doubt. Any sudden changes could cause tires to a the lower gear). such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road. Driving at Night than Night driving is importantto slow down ...
For safety, you'll want to slow down when you have any doubt. Any sudden changes could cause tires to a the lower gear). such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road. Driving at Night than Night driving is importantto slow down ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Some drivers suffer from night see as well, you may need to wear sunglasses. You can also affect your inside and out. What you 're tired, pull off road in the daytime. Just as your headlamps should be temporarily blinded by dust. inside rearview mirror to readjust the dark. But if...
.... Some drivers suffer from night see as well, you may need to wear sunglasses. You can also affect your inside and out. What you 're tired, pull off road in the daytime. Just as your headlamps should be temporarily blinded by dust. inside rearview mirror to readjust the dark. But if...
Owner's Manual
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... if your the windshield wiper bladesare in good shape, a heavy rain can make it is to -road traction isn't as good as well because your tire-to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of rubber start to while you 'll get left, even less traction. It's wise... fall cautious if rain starts to separate from the inserts. 4-17 And, if your reflexes are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your tires don't have much tread you are tuned for driving on dry roads. Driving in good shape and keep your windshield wiping equipment in Rain and...
... if your the windshield wiper bladesare in good shape, a heavy rain can make it is to -road traction isn't as good as well because your tire-to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of rubber start to while you 'll get left, even less traction. It's wise... fall cautious if rain starts to separate from the inserts. 4-17 And, if your reflexes are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your tires don't have much tread you are tuned for driving on dry roads. Driving in good shape and keep your windshield wiping equipment in Rain and...
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... about hydroplaning.The fast best adviceis to have much water can build up under yourtires that is dangerous. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" inthe Index.) 0 When your it tires do not have your vehicle.If you pass another vehicle. And be Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. Butcan if...
... about hydroplaning.The fast best adviceis to have much water can build up under yourtires that is dangerous. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" inthe Index.) 0 When your it tires do not have your vehicle.If you pass another vehicle. And be Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. Butcan if...
Owner's Manual
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...major storm system? course, Of you delay your vehicle ready a long trip? Should you 'll find experienced and able service experts in all Oldsmobile retail facilities across North America. you Ty If must start when you can check before starting out. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 're...the recommended pressure? Are the lenses clean? They'll be well rested. Here are vitally important to help if you checked all working? Tires: They are some things you keepit for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough long-distance driving? After drivingfor any distance at ...
...major storm system? course, Of you delay your vehicle ready a long trip? Should you 'll find experienced and able service experts in all Oldsmobile retail facilities across North America. you Ty If must start when you can check before starting out. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 're...the recommended pressure? Are the lenses clean? They'll be well rested. Here are vitally important to help if you checked all working? Tires: They are some things you keepit for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough long-distance driving? After drivingfor any distance at ...
Owner's Manual
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... your instruments frequently. be First, aware thatit can you could crash and be injured. Call it does, your vehicleis well ventilated, with hum of the tires on the highway as Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? of the wind against the vehicle that can road in less...
... your instruments frequently. be First, aware thatit can you could crash and be injured. Call it does, your vehicleis well ventilated, with hum of the tires on the highway as Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? of the wind against the vehicle that can road in less...
Owner's Manual
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... with the ignition off is this: let your engine do a l the work well. Know how togo uphill. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. You would then have poor braking or even none going or down hills. You could crash. As you go down ahill...
... with the ignition off is this: let your engine do a l the work well. Know how togo uphill. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. You would then have poor braking or even none going or down hills. You could crash. As you go down ahill...
Owner's Manual
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... to freezing (32OF;0O C) and freezing rain beginsfall. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires and r ice the road, you the accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the... offer the it 's about to avoid driving on . If you can have traction control system, accelerate the gently. However, if thereis snow orice between your tires meet the ice can be slick and hard to break fragile traction. If you don't have a very slippery situation. You can get there. What's the...
... to freezing (32OF;0O C) and freezing rain beginsfall. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires and r ice the road, you the accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the... offer the it 's about to avoid driving on . If you can have traction control system, accelerate the gently. However, if thereis snow orice between your tires meet the ice can be slick and hard to break fragile traction. If you don't have a very slippery situation. You can get there. What's the...
Owner's Manual
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... it battery charged. It also gives important information about the numberpeople that of can bein your vehicle and the total weight that you get IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa out of the vehicle and do as little as you can. You will need a well-charged battery to preserve the... KG LBS. . Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This uses lessfuel for the heat that you can get and keeps the it may properly carry.The Tire Loading Information label, found on the rear edge of all occupants, cargo and all the way to restart the vehicle, and possibly signaling later on...
... it battery charged. It also gives important information about the numberpeople that of can bein your vehicle and the total weight that you get IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa out of the vehicle and do as little as you can. You will need a well-charged battery to preserve the... KG LBS. . Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This uses lessfuel for the heat that you can get and keeps the it may properly carry.The Tire Loading Information label, found on the rear edge of all occupants, cargo and all the way to restart the vehicle, and possibly signaling later on...
Owner's Manual
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..., not only where you live but A also where you do with the is in heavier 0 0 0 Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are of Many of these important for trailers (or no more , the trailer adds considerably to do , here some important points: are 0 There are many...
..., not only where you live but A also where you do with the is in heavier 0 0 0 Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are of Many of these important for trailers (or no more , the trailer adds considerably to do , here some important points: are 0 There are many...
Owner's Manual
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...must add the tongue load to : 0 the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. 0 General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 8P7 Oshawa, Ontario L1H Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely... be too heavy. You can writeus at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network - And you tow a trailer, you have to do with weight: In Canada, write to GVW because your vehicle the will ...
...must add the tongue load to : 0 the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. 0 General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 8P7 Oshawa, Ontario L1H Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely... be too heavy. You can writeus at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network - And you tow a trailer, you have to do with weight: In Canada, write to GVW because your vehicle the will ...
Owner's Manual
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...weight(B). Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to have to make any holes in Index. You'll find these numbers the on Tire-Loading Information label at the rear edgethe of driver's door or "Loading Your Vehicle" the see "Carbon Monoxide" in the trailer. Total Weight ...on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle, including the weightthe of trailer tongue. Crosswinds, large trucks going by moving some rules to follow: If you have the correct...
...weight(B). Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to have to make any holes in Index. You'll find these numbers the on Tire-Loading Information label at the rear edgethe of driver's door or "Loading Your Vehicle" the see "Carbon Monoxide" in the trailer. Total Weight ...on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle, including the weightthe of trailer tongue. Crosswinds, large trucks going by moving some rules to follow: If you have the correct...
Owner's Manual
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... Before you have own brakes? the trailer has electric brakes, start , check trailer hitch and platform the (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, If lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Followthe the manufacturer's recommendationfor attaching safety chains anddo not attach them properly. And, never allow safety chains drag onthe ground. a Before setting...
... Before you have own brakes? the trailer has electric brakes, start , check trailer hitch and platform the (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, If lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Followthe the manufacturer's recommendationfor attaching safety chains anddo not attach them properly. And, never allow safety chains drag onthe ground. a Before setting...