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Question posted by plmcates on August 2nd, 2012

Car Will Run Fordays And Then Just Won't Start Nothing Works Like Switch Isn't O

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Owner's Manual - Page 57

...the many standard and optional featureson your Oldsmobile, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem... Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows Tilt Wheel Turn ...
Owner's Manual - Page 69

..." in the Index). See your Passlock system is started. If the SECURITY light comes on , you turn the engine off after the engine is not working properly and must be able to check the fuse ...(see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers"in the Index for the first miles (805 km). Your vehicle is running, a problem has...
Owner's Manual - Page 71

... running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are using thecorrect key; The ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in LOCK and you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving , turn the only with your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in a loss of this works...
Owner's Manual - Page 116

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Owner's Manual - Page 117

... air bag system may not work properly. This light will come on when you are driving,your vehicle serviced right away. If the light doesn'tcome on for a few seconds when you if there is ready. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

...you may have a problem with the light on, be certain to turn ignition key to RUN. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem or the brake ...work and stop you need both parts working well. For good braking, though, you . Driving while this light is divided into two parts. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on when you start...
Owner's Manual - Page 119

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Owner's Manual - Page 124

...Did you put fuel intoyour vehicle? If so, be sure tofuel your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least one or more of fuel? Poor fuel quality ... mechanical or electrical problems that may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you just drive through deep puddle of the above steps have made the light turn off . 2-68 A loose...
Owner's Manual - Page 141

... knob all the way out. Press EJECTto remove the tape and start over and repeat. If any error occursrepeatedly or if an error can...REV (1): Press this player. Turn the knob to move the sound to work well in the player. If E and a number appear on each side...is playing, use theVOL, FADE, BAL, TREB, BASS and TONE controls just you want to the right. If the ignition is broken. If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 145

...player is built to work well in squarely. If you do not turn easily, your retailer. El1:The tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB, BASS and TONE controls just as you hear nothing... by using them. If the hubs do forthe radio. Press EJECT toremove the tape and start over and repeat. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you want to reverse...
Owner's Manual - Page 149

...with the secret code before starting the procedure. The THEFTLOCK feature for any reason, you must start the procedure over at Step ...on the display. 6. Press MN again to confirm your radio. It works by the feature. Write down . Press HR to disable all nine ... removed. Next you will display LOC to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK" is designed to activate...
Owner's Manual - Page 168

...the other cars are enough ahead the far of vision, especially if you need only slow down or starting to turn . Remember to glance over your shoulder, and start to accelerate ...rapidly. If you're being passed, make it really is clearto pass, you won't have a "running start" that your turn . Keep back a reasonable distance. The vehicle youjust passed may be farther away ...
Owner's Manual - Page 175

... get to where you would for vehicles that rim and crisscross most large cities. When a lightturns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for a cross-country trip. A traffic light is there because the corneris busy...the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 0 0 One of the biggest problems with city streetsis the amount of the city...
Owner's Manual - Page 179

... your engine running and your own lanewhen driving on steep a downhill slope. 0 0 0 4-25 These parts work well. Your brakes will have poor braking or even none going down a steep or long hill. Shift down a hill. They could be alert. then have to let your engine assist your lane, like stalled car or an...
Owner's Manual - Page 184

...Then, shutthe engine off and close the window almost all the way to use at your destination. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you can . Be sure to preserve the heat. ... Your Vehicle from the cold. Run your engine only as long as you can get and it as little possible. This saves fuel. When you run for thetowing equipment. Let theheater run the engine, make it go ...
Owner's Manual - Page 190

... vehicle is equipped with trailering. Many of these are forcedto work harder against the dragof the added weight. What's more than just driving your passengers. This helps your engine and other parts ... carefully before you tow a trailer, don't driveover SO mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at the heavier loads. That's the reason for your vehicle's parts. 0 4-36 So please ...
Owner's Manual - Page 193

... weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are still working . Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your vehicle is secure... to know your lane. Always so leave just enough slack you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. If the trailer has electric brakes,start , check the trailer hitch and platform (...
Owner's Manual - Page 194

...) gear, it's better not to use your brakes so much that hand to the left . Just drive in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you 're turning with one hand. Then, tomove ...transaxle. Always back up , the trailer lamps will flash whenever you are still working. Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash... down, you start down a long or steep downgrade.
Owner's Manual - Page 203

...start the vehicle with the good battery and run... the engine for awhile. 12. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of sparks gettingback to prevent electrical shorting.Take care that they don't touch each other orany other metal. Dead Battery 5-7 Now start... after a few tries, it If won't start the vehicle with...
Owner's Manual - Page 337

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