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...fluids and lubricants to use. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Achieva Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5- 1 6- 1 7-1 8- 1 Problems on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's...properly and looking good. You can use your audio system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. 3- 1 4- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to operate your seats and safety belts properly....
...fluids and lubricants to use. The 1997 Oldsrnobile Achieva Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5- 1 6- 1 7-1 8- 1 Problems on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's...properly and looking good. You can use your audio system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. 3- 1 4- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to operate your seats and safety belts properly....
Owner's Manual
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..." in position before and during a crash. An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always wear your vehicle. AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. If you're tooclose to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure Safety belts you if there is an air bag readiness light on...
..." in position before and during a crash. An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always wear your vehicle. AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. If you're tooclose to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure Safety belts you if there is an air bag readiness light on...
Owner's Manual
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... for the driver's airbag, or the instrument panel for your vehicle covers the need to severe frontal near -frontal collisions. This dust could cause breathing problems for a short time. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should never be hot for people with you in another crash. In many types of... provided by opening a window or door. Additional windshield breakage may not even realize the air bag inflated. After they inflate, you have breathing problems but not too hot to safety belts, and thenonly in the deflated airbags.
... for the driver's airbag, or the instrument panel for your vehicle covers the need to severe frontal near -frontal collisions. This dust could cause breathing problems for a short time. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should never be hot for people with you in another crash. In many types of... provided by opening a window or door. Additional windshield breakage may not even realize the air bag inflated. After they inflate, you have breathing problems but not too hot to safety belts, and thenonly in the deflated airbags.
Owner's Manual
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and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-10 2-12 2-12 2-13 2-14 2- 16 2-19 2-2 1 2-25 2-28 2-29 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" ... Outlet Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Oldsmobile, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-10 2-12 2-12 2-13 2-14 2- 16 2-19 2-2 1 2-25 2-28 2-29 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" ... Outlet Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Oldsmobile, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is not protected by your retailer. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for service. New Vehicle cCBreak-InSS NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need service. See your new brakelinings aren't yet broken in the long run you get new brake linings. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index... not working properly and must be able to restart the engine if you are drivingand the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to restart the engine.
... vehicle is not protected by your retailer. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for service. New Vehicle cCBreak-InSS NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need service. See your new brakelinings aren't yet broken in the long run you get new brake linings. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index... not working properly and must be able to restart the engine if you are drivingand the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to restart the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... lever all the way toward you. Windshield Wipers The headlamp high/low beam indicator may flash if the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) system is experiencing a problem or if a headlamp is malfunctioning. 'ti. the For a single wiper cycle, push stalk downto MIST, then release it.
... lever all the way toward you. Windshield Wipers The headlamp high/low beam indicator may flash if the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) system is experiencing a problem or if a headlamp is malfunctioning. 'ti. the For a single wiper cycle, push stalk downto MIST, then release it.
Owner's Manual
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...advice. Waiting to know they're working. So please get to do about it becomes serious enough to do repairs can be or is a problem with your vehicle. If you or others from injury. Gages can signal that tells you are familiar with one of your vehicle's functions. The ... \ 3 d The tachometer shows your engine speed in the red area, or engine damagemay occur. When one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with this happens. Warning lights come on when you what to cause an expensive repair or replacement. They're a big help you should not be...
...advice. Waiting to know they're working. So please get to do about it becomes serious enough to do repairs can be or is a problem with your vehicle. If you or others from injury. Gages can signal that tells you are familiar with one of your vehicle's functions. The ... \ 3 d The tachometer shows your engine speed in the red area, or engine damagemay occur. When one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with this happens. Warning lights come on when you what to cause an expensive repair or replacement. They're a big help you should not be...
Owner's Manual
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... nor the light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds when you if there is an electrical problem. This light will come on . the wiring and the crash sensingand diagnostic module. The system check includesthe air.bag sensor, the air bag modules, If... light should flash for a few seconds. AIR BAG Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on when you if there is a problem. 2-61 For more information on then,have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you are driving,your vehicle serviced right away. Thismeans the...
... nor the light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds when you if there is an electrical problem. This light will come on . the wiring and the crash sensingand diagnostic module. The system check includesthe air.bag sensor, the air bag modules, If... light should flash for a few seconds. AIR BAG Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on when you if there is a problem. 2-61 For more information on then,have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you are driving,your vehicle serviced right away. Thismeans the...
Owner's Manual
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... battery. This light should go out. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. If one part isn't working well. Driving while this light is divided into two parts.... Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is on , be certain to turn ignition key to warn you if there's a problem. I I If you must drive ashort distance with the electrical charging system. BRAKE I 2-62...
... battery. This light should go out. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. If one part isn't working well. Driving while this light is divided into two parts.... Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is on , be certain to turn ignition key to warn you if there's a problem. I I If you must drive ashort distance with the electrical charging system. BRAKE I 2-62...
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... the regular brake system warning light is still on, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on can lead to OFF. The anti-lock brake system warning... anti-lock brake system, thislight will be working properly if the brake system warning light is a problem. 2-63 That's normal. -:\ CAUTION: Your brake system may take longer to warn you turn the ... off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. The light will also come on then, have anti-lock brakes. Then start your Oldsmobile needs service. If the light doesn't come on when...
... the regular brake system warning light is still on, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on can lead to OFF. The anti-lock brake system warning... anti-lock brake system, thislight will be working properly if the brake system warning light is a problem. 2-63 That's normal. -:\ CAUTION: Your brake system may take longer to warn you turn the ... off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. The light will also come on then, have anti-lock brakes. Then start your Oldsmobile needs service. If the light doesn't come on when...
Owner's Manual
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... to warn you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will stay on the instrument panel, the warning light will be a problem with the system. When this warning light should go off by pressing the button on if your driving accordingly. If the system is fully released...Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on . If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it means there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may come on briefly as you turn the system back on after your vehicle needs service. 2-64
... to warn you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will stay on the instrument panel, the warning light will be a problem with the system. When this warning light should go off by pressing the button on if your driving accordingly. If the system is fully released...Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on . If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it means there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may come on briefly as you turn the system back on after your vehicle needs service. 2-64
Owner's Manual
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... light doesn't come on then, it fixedso it will be have been operating your driving accordingly. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes In "Problems on , so adjust your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you when the system is toohot! the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine...
... light doesn't come on then, it fixedso it will be have been operating your driving accordingly. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes In "Problems on , so adjust your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you when the system is toohot! the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine...
Owner's Manual
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...for the life of the vehicle, helping to assist your service technician in the Index. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Oldsmobile is required. This system is apparent. If there arevisible signs of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK ENGINE See "...Engine Coolant'' in correctly diagnosing any problem is also designed to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on...
...for the life of the vehicle, helping to assist your service technician in the Index. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Oldsmobile is required. This system is apparent. If there arevisible signs of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK ENGINE See "...Engine Coolant'' in correctly diagnosing any problem is also designed to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on...
Owner's Manual
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... one full tank of the above steps have developed. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may Have you use. Poor fuel quality will be wet. If none of the proper fuel to turn the light off . 2-68 a If so...
... one full tank of the above steps have developed. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may Have you use. Poor fuel quality will be wet. If none of the proper fuel to turn the light off . 2-68 a If so...
Owner's Manual
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...,when idling at a stop , the light may blink on and then off when the engine is started. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can come on for a moment. If you . If it doesn't, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you do... engine properly. Oil Pressure WarningLight This light tells you make a hard stop sign, the light may come on briefly, which is normal and doesn't show a problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your key to RUN and goes off . Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is...
...,when idling at a stop , the light may blink on and then off when the engine is started. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can come on for a moment. If you . If it doesn't, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you do... engine properly. Oil Pressure WarningLight This light tells you make a hard stop sign, the light may come on briefly, which is normal and doesn't show a problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your key to RUN and goes off . Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is...
Owner's Manual
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... is running. If the light doesn't come on,have a 3100 engine, this lightshould come on , there may be protected by Passlock, and you should be a problem with the Passlock system. The light will not be generated when parking on andengine crank. If the light flashes,the Passlock system has entered a tamper...
... is running. If the light doesn't come on,have a 3100 engine, this lightshould come on , there may be protected by Passlock, and you should be a problem with the Passlock system. The light will not be generated when parking on andengine crank. If the light flashes,the Passlock system has entered a tamper...
Owner's Manual
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... . Here are fourthings that some owners ask about how much fuel you have a little fuel left , when the ignition is on. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 W UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 0 0
... . Here are fourthings that some owners ask about how much fuel you have a little fuel left , when the ignition is on. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 W UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 0 0
Owner's Manual
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... radio is broken. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may be damaged and should face to make sure your retailer when reporting the problem. The longer sidewith the tape visible should not be corrected, please contact your retailer. If the ignition is on each side. Press EJECTto remove the...
... radio is broken. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may be damaged and should face to make sure your retailer when reporting the problem. The longer sidewith the tape visible should not be corrected, please contact your retailer. If the ignition is on each side. Press EJECTto remove the...
Owner's Manual
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... on the display. If you hear nothing but the radio is tight and the player can 'tbe corrected, please contact your retailer when reporting the problem.
... on the display. If you hear nothing but the radio is tight and the player can 'tbe corrected, please contact your retailer when reporting the problem.
Owner's Manual
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... , insert a disc partway into the slot, label sideup. RDM will be that the double-D symbol will be corrected, please contact your retailer when reporting the problem. TONE: Press this button to select atone while playing a compact disc. RDM ( 5 ) : Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than once, the...
... , insert a disc partway into the slot, label sideup. RDM will be that the double-D symbol will be corrected, please contact your retailer when reporting the problem. TONE: Press this button to select atone while playing a compact disc. RDM ( 5 ) : Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than once, the...