Owner's Manual
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...you 're on the road. We support voluntary technician certification. Oldsmobile GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name EIGHTY EIGHT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name... Division whenever it . Part No. 22656195B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Oldsmobile in the product after that time without further notice. DGN Marketing Services...
...you 're on the road. We support voluntary technician certification. Oldsmobile GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name EIGHTY EIGHT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name... Division whenever it . Part No. 22656195B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Oldsmobile in the product after that time without further notice. DGN Marketing Services...
Owner's Manual
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... a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious fatal injuries. I Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a motor vehicle.
... a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious fatal injuries. I Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a motor vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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Vehicle Safety Standards Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show you do that meets Federal Motor it . You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in your Never child restraint in arear seat. Both the owner's restraint can be manual and the ... restraint itself or a the in the rear rather than the front seat. Always air secure arearfacing child restraint in the rear seat. at We General Motors therefore recommend that you put a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle.is, it If it will have a label saying that . I 1-38 Here's why: Then follow...
Vehicle Safety Standards Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show you do that meets Federal Motor it . You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in your Never child restraint in arear seat. Both the owner's restraint can be manual and the ... restraint itself or a the in the rear rather than the front seat. Always air secure arearfacing child restraint in the rear seat. at We General Motors therefore recommend that you put a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle.is, it If it will have a label saying that . I 1-38 Here's why: Then follow...
Owner's Manual
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... that's a -safety feature.To restart when you could be drained much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) only when your Oldsmobile is stopped. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift to be flooded with too much sooner. Without... the excessive heat can damage your shift lever to START. When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. 3. Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. 2.
... that's a -safety feature.To restart when you could be drained much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) only when your Oldsmobile is stopped. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift to be flooded with too much sooner. Without... the excessive heat can damage your shift lever to START. When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. 3. Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... from you want more For a single wiping cycle, the band to the position. Clear it there until the wipers start, then let go. your wiper motor. The wipers will For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band further, to LO, the shorter the delay. you to MIST. For high-speed...
... from you want more For a single wiping cycle, the band to the position. Clear it there until the wipers start, then let go. your wiper motor. The wipers will For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band further, to LO, the shorter the delay. you to MIST. For high-speed...
Owner's Manual
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...The length of consume the alcohol. vehicle-related deathsinvolve alcohol. BAC of a liquor like whiskey, ginor vodka. Alcohol affectsfour things that almost halfall motor of time it has taken the drinker to Police records show that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment 0 The obviousway to the American... Medical Association, a and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use (355 ml) bottles of ...
...The length of consume the alcohol. vehicle-related deathsinvolve alcohol. BAC of a liquor like whiskey, ginor vodka. Alcohol affectsfour things that almost halfall motor of time it has taken the drinker to Police records show that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment 0 The obviousway to the American... Medical Association, a and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use (355 ml) bottles of ...
Owner's Manual
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... out much faster if you willstill have time to push. If you the do a lot of unnecessary braking. you will use it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while better braking and longer brake life. Your brakes may even notice that will be harder to cool between advanced electronic braking...
... out much faster if you willstill have time to push. If you the do a lot of unnecessary braking. you will use it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while better braking and longer brake life. Your brakes may even notice that will be harder to cool between advanced electronic braking...
Owner's Manual
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...And, if you to stop quickly, or if there a crash, they will goas fast else or turn as the vehicle goes. r- -. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR L!!s CAC 3 O L . Never exceed the GVWR your trunk. out. Don't carry more I 4-30 GVWR includes... your vehicle way handles. Also, overloading can break, or itcan change the your vehicle like suitcases, -tools, packages, or anything -- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. they ...
...And, if you to stop quickly, or if there a crash, they will goas fast else or turn as the vehicle goes. r- -. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR L!!s CAC 3 O L . Never exceed the GVWR your trunk. out. Don't carry more I 4-30 GVWR includes... your vehicle way handles. Also, overloading can break, or itcan change the your vehicle like suitcases, -tools, packages, or anything -- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. they ...
Owner's Manual
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...emission control system performake may geta heavy knocking noise when you drive. ask your authorized vehicle will operate satisfactorilyon fuels meeting Oldsmobile retailer service. Be sure the posted octane at octane or higher and you 87 hear heavy knocking, your engine needs ... MMT are not available malfunction indicator lamp on and/or your authorized Oldsmobile retailer diagnosis for emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); General Motors does not recommend the If your vehicleis certified to meet control system ...
...emission control system performake may geta heavy knocking noise when you drive. ask your authorized vehicle will operate satisfactorilyon fuels meeting Oldsmobile retailer service. Be sure the posted octane at octane or higher and you 87 hear heavy knocking, your engine needs ... MMT are not available malfunction indicator lamp on and/or your authorized Oldsmobile retailer diagnosis for emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); General Motors does not recommend the If your vehicleis certified to meet control system ...
Owner's Manual
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...United States all are now required to contain additives that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. General Motors recommends that will help cleanthe air. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major company that ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Never use It can also write us where you 'll be area to add anythingto the fuel. General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 6-5 In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such ethers and ethanol, as and ...
...United States all are now required to contain additives that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. General Motors recommends that will help cleanthe air. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major company that ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Never use It can also write us where you 'll be area to add anythingto the fuel. General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 6-5 In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such ethers and ethanol, as and ...
Owner's Manual
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...wheel rim flanges could cause to lose control while you could a fail suddenly, causing crash. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars andlight trucks may not handle properly,and you driving. Be to use spare tires, tires with your vehicle. Use ... and type tires on your compact spare, though. If you mix tires of different sizes may also cause damage to requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. If you use on allwheels. Uniform Tire Quality Grading I I A CAUTION: Mixing tires could develop cracks...
...wheel rim flanges could cause to lose control while you could a fail suddenly, causing crash. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars andlight trucks may not handle properly,and you driving. Be to use spare tires, tires with your vehicle. Use ... and type tires on your compact spare, though. If you mix tires of different sizes may also cause damage to requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. If you use on allwheels. Uniform Tire Quality Grading I I A CAUTION: Mixing tires could develop cracks...
Owner's Manual
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... course 100. heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not needed. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. Warning: The temperature grade this tire is based and best overall performance. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately in...
... course 100. heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not needed. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. Warning: The temperature grade this tire is based and best overall performance. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately in...
Owner's Manual
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... center, turn the two knobs one-quarter a turn to remain If this happens, have fixed. The inside of the cover. the motor overheats to unless you check with your warranty. Some electrical equipment can keep other power accessories. Some add-on electrical equipment can damage ...to your headlamp system checked right away. 6-52 Then remove the cover. Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected an internal by circuit breaker. Your vehicle has an air bag system. When the current loadis too heavy, the circuit breaker...
... center, turn the two knobs one-quarter a turn to remain If this happens, have fixed. The inside of the cover. the motor overheats to unless you check with your warranty. Some electrical equipment can keep other power accessories. Some add-on electrical equipment can damage ...to your headlamp system checked right away. 6-52 Then remove the cover. Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected an internal by circuit breaker. Your vehicle has an air bag system. When the current loadis too heavy, the circuit breaker...
Owner's Manual
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... follow: 7-4 to questions on how keep your vehicle These schedules are driven on your vehicle's Or only a few times a week. use your Oldsmobile retailer. are vehicles that GM-trained and supported service people will find these . You may drive it . You may drive long distances Tire-Loading... work , in the Index. Here's how to decide which the two schedules of all necessary repairs done before you drive. We at General Motors want to help you may drive very short distances limits. you keep your vehiclein good condition, see your l Your Vehicle" in to do...
... follow: 7-4 to questions on how keep your vehicle These schedules are driven on your vehicle's Or only a few times a week. use your Oldsmobile retailer. are vehicles that GM-trained and supported service people will find these . You may drive it . You may drive long distances Tire-Loading... work , in the Index. Here's how to decide which the two schedules of all necessary repairs done before you drive. We at General Motors want to help you may drive very short distances limits. you keep your vehiclein good condition, see your l Your Vehicle" in to do...
Owner's Manual
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... you how to obtain out This service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-6 8-7 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone (TTY) Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8-8 8-8 8-9 8-9 8-9 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects the United ...
... you how to obtain out This service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-6 8-7 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone (TTY) Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8-8 8-8 8-9 8-9 8-9 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects the United ...
Owner's Manual
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... 50 states andthe District in of -court program administered by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. 8-7 Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure you your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier .... of your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet-for information onthe Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). Canadian owners refer to discontinue its participation in BBB AUTO LINE. General Motors reserves right to the change eligibility limitations and/or to your complaint....
... 50 states andthe District in of -court program administered by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. 8-7 Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure you your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier .... of your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet-for information onthe Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). Canadian owners refer to discontinue its participation in BBB AUTO LINE. General Motors reserves right to the change eligibility limitations and/or to your complaint....
Owner's Manual
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... present their cause a crash or could f be bound by that your vehicle has a defect which you , your retailer or General Motors. However, NHTSA cannot become involved Some state laws may either the Auto Safety call Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537. Hotline toll...-free at any time. the Washington, D.C. I you believe that decision. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer To contact NHTSA, you acceptthe decision, GM will I 1 : We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS Procedure before filing a...
... present their cause a crash or could f be bound by that your vehicle has a defect which you , your retailer or General Motors. However, NHTSA cannot become involved Some state laws may either the Auto Safety call Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537. Hotline toll...-free at any time. the Washington, D.C. I you believe that decision. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer To contact NHTSA, you acceptthe decision, GM will I 1 : We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS Procedure before filing a...
Owner's Manual
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Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. REPORTING SAFETY ...and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situationlike this, we ...certainly hope you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition notifying General to Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, OntarioKlG 352 In Canada, please ...
Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. REPORTING SAFETY ...and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situationlike this, we ...certainly hope you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition notifying General to Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, OntarioKlG 352 In Canada, please ...
Owner's Manual
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...RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in with your vehicle. 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can purchased by filling out be the ...Warranty Booklet. specify year and model nameof the vehicle. Schedule for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. To request an order form, please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$10.00 CURRENT 8t PAST MODEL ...
...RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in with your vehicle. 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can purchased by filling out be the ...Warranty Booklet. specify year and model nameof the vehicle. Schedule for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. To request an order form, please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$10.00 CURRENT 8t PAST MODEL ...