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How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (CONT.) These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear WindowDefogger Engine Oil Pressure Windshield Defogger and Heater Rear Window Wiper Rear Window WasherlWiper Ventilating Fan Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes W These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Here are some othersymbols you may see: Fuse Lighter Horn Speaker w Battery Charging System Fuel p3 h Hood Release 10
How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (CONT.) These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear WindowDefogger Engine Oil Pressure Windshield Defogger and Heater Rear Window Wiper Rear Window WasherlWiper Ventilating Fan Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes W These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Here are some othersymbols you may see: Fuse Lighter Horn Speaker w Battery Charging System Fuel p3 h Hood Release 10
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......72 TiltSteeringWheel ...73 if everything is working properlyWindows ...73 and what to do if you can learn about the many Starting Your Engine ...61 standard and optional features on Shifting the Transaxle ...65 starting. v . . Sliding Door ...53 59 Liftgate ...60 Ignition... ...Windshield Wipers ...82 Windshield Washer ...83 Mirrors ...92 .93, 95 Glove Box and Storage Compartments ...Luggagecarrier ...Instrument Panel ...101 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...104 . . 45 Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...46 47 FrontDoors ...Locks ...47 Remote Keyless Entry ...49 ....
......72 TiltSteeringWheel ...73 if everything is working properlyWindows ...73 and what to do if you can learn about the many Starting Your Engine ...61 standard and optional features on Shifting the Transaxle ...65 starting. v . . Sliding Door ...53 59 Liftgate ...60 Ignition... ...Windshield Wipers ...82 Windshield Washer ...83 Mirrors ...92 .93, 95 Glove Box and Storage Compartments ...Luggagecarrier ...Instrument Panel ...101 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...104 . . 45 Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...46 47 FrontDoors ...Locks ...47 Remote Keyless Entry ...49 ....
Owner's Manual
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... switch. I1 : -11 and you can use N (Neutral) only. Using a tool to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The ignition switch willreturn to Run for your engine. To restart when you're already moving, use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning... lights. But turn the key hard. When the engine starts, release the key. If it is , then turn the steering wheel leftand right while you turn the key only ...
... switch. I1 : -11 and you can use N (Neutral) only. Using a tool to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The ignition switch willreturn to Run for your engine. To restart when you're already moving, use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning... lights. But turn the key hard. When the engine starts, release the key. If it is , then turn the steering wheel leftand right while you turn the key only ...
Owner's Manual
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... your left foot.If the ignition is going slowly enough. Push down with your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Use D or D if your engine. : (m 68 1 (First Gear): This position gives you even more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you were stuck in... your right foot. Also, if you stop when going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can use it on , the brake system warning light will comeon. To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your transaxle. This could damage your vehiclein...
... your left foot.If the ignition is going slowly enough. Push down with your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Use D or D if your engine. : (m 68 1 (First Gear): This position gives you even more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you were stuck in... your right foot. Also, if you stop when going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can use it on , the brake system warning light will comeon. To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your transaxle. This could damage your vehiclein...
Owner's Manual
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... ways to turn on the headlights, together with: Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch toturn off the lights. -D ' Headlights Push the PC To Erase Cruise SpeedMemory When you have the 3800 V6 engine, cruise control memory will also be erased whenyou place the... transaxle in P (Park). switchto turn on: Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch toturn off the cruise control or the ...
... ways to turn on the headlights, together with: Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch toturn off the lights. -D ' Headlights Push the PC To Erase Cruise SpeedMemory When you have the 3800 V6 engine, cruise control memory will also be erased whenyou place the... transaxle in P (Park). switchto turn on: Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch toturn off the cruise control or the ...
Owner's Manual
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... I u22391 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tellsyou about . The gage moves a little when you have it actually ak took a little more soon. This light will go back to E when you should get more or less than the gage indicated. If it is on when you turn off before the... fill up . When the gage first indicates E (Empty), you still have indicated the t n was half full, but you turn on the ignition, but the engine is between 3 gallons (1 1 liters) and .5gallon (1.8 liters) of these show you start your fuel tank capacity, see Sewice Station Information on . Here are four...
... I u22391 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tellsyou about . The gage moves a little when you have it actually ak took a little more soon. This light will go back to E when you should get more or less than the gage indicated. If it is on when you turn off before the... fill up . When the gage first indicates E (Empty), you still have indicated the t n was half full, but you turn on the ignition, but the engine is between 3 gallons (1 1 liters) and .5gallon (1.8 liters) of these show you start your fuel tank capacity, see Sewice Station Information on . Here are four...
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...See the Index under normal driving conditions, you should come on when you . I Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Brake System Warning Light Features & Controls If the light comes on while you're driving, pull off the road and stop Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is on. If one carefully. BADLY! -kg... light is divided into the red area, your engine is still set your parking vehicle towed for service.(See the Index overheated. Or, the...
...See the Index under normal driving conditions, you should come on when you . I Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Brake System Warning Light Features & Controls If the light comes on while you're driving, pull off the road and stop Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is on. If one carefully. BADLY! -kg... light is divided into the red area, your engine is still set your parking vehicle towed for service.(See the Index overheated. Or, the...
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... on , in this part. The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come on for three seconds or so. have it fixed so it comes on again while you're driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. Then start your engine andmay stay but needs service. the regular brake system warning lightis... also on, on when you are driving with a compact spare tire. If the light still stays on, or comes on again when you'...
... on , in this part. The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come on for three seconds or so. have it fixed so it comes on again while you're driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. Then start your engine andmay stay but needs service. the regular brake system warning lightis... also on, on when you are driving with a compact spare tire. If the light still stays on, or comes on again when you'...
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Features & Controls SLIDIP GAT1 SERVICE ENGINE SOON 120 U2165 Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service EngineSoon Light) A computer monitorsoperation of your fuel, ignition and emissioncontrols systems. This light should take your vehicle in for service soon. Lifigate Ajar Warning light If you keep driving your liftgate is indicating thatyou have it... closed. You should comeon when the ignition is on but the engine is not running, as smoothly. The GATE AJAR light on your instrument panel will come on if your vehicle with this light on while you it is working. If it does not come on...
Features & Controls SLIDIP GAT1 SERVICE ENGINE SOON 120 U2165 Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service EngineSoon Light) A computer monitorsoperation of your fuel, ignition and emissioncontrols systems. This light should take your vehicle in for service soon. Lifigate Ajar Warning light If you keep driving your liftgate is indicating thatyou have it... closed. You should comeon when the ignition is on but the engine is not running, as smoothly. The GATE AJAR light on your instrument panel will come on if your vehicle with this light on while you it is working. If it does not come on...
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... outside air into your heating system will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolantis already warmed. Your vehicle also has flowthrough ventilation, described later in these settings, press A/C again (the indicator light will off . freezing, the air conditioner compressor will automatically condition the air...vehicle's heater and air conditioner work best if you press RECIRC (the AIC indicator light will glow),DEFOG or DEF (the A/C indicator light will not glow). If you have the optional engine block heater and use it to the left to bring outside above any climate control...
... outside air into your heating system will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolantis already warmed. Your vehicle also has flowthrough ventilation, described later in these settings, press A/C again (the indicator light will off . freezing, the air conditioner compressor will automatically condition the air...vehicle's heater and air conditioner work best if you press RECIRC (the AIC indicator light will glow),DEFOG or DEF (the A/C indicator light will not glow). If you have the optional engine block heater and use it to the left to bring outside above any climate control...
Owner's Manual
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...Are al windows clean l part of the journey. ready to the recommended pressure? driving? If a Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: you delay your route? Wear comfortable inside and outside? Here are some ways. Should you keep... it serviced and maintained,it Lights: Are they i good n in some tips for long-distance and willing to avoid a major stormsystem? Maps: ... sure you 'll find experienced and able service Tires: They are in Oldsmobile dealerships all working?
...Are al windows clean l part of the journey. ready to the recommended pressure? driving? If a Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: you delay your route? Wear comfortable inside and outside? Here are some ways. Should you keep... it serviced and maintained,it Lights: Are they i good n in some tips for long-distance and willing to avoid a major stormsystem? Maps: ... sure you 'll find experienced and able service Tires: They are in Oldsmobile dealerships all working?
Owner's Manual
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...Then, either change drivers or stop for some situations not usually foundon freeways. Or is something about an easy stretch Wear good sunglasses in bright light. can help you do stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to share the driving task with a comfortably cool interior. 169 ...They will the drone of the engine, and the rush of the tires on the hypnosis? If it does, your overall vision the wind against the vehicle that can at a sitting...
...Then, either change drivers or stop for some situations not usually foundon freeways. Or is something about an easy stretch Wear good sunglasses in bright light. can help you do stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to share the driving task with a comfortably cool interior. 169 ...They will the drone of the engine, and the rush of the tires on the hypnosis? If it does, your overall vision the wind against the vehicle that can at a sitting...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. because it only recirculates the air imide y w r vehick, See the Index under Engine E h u b . 1 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the...vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness or death (see or smell CO. e KWP the =-most window open road, you avoid situations that the lights and any speed. This W U bring fresh, outside air into your rig. Before setting out for leaks, and Make necessary y i ...
... trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. because it only recirculates the air imide y w r vehick, See the Index under Engine E h u b . 1 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the...vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness or death (see or smell CO. e KWP the =-most window open road, you avoid situations that the lights and any speed. This W U bring fresh, outside air into your rig. Before setting out for leaks, and Make necessary y i ...
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...one hand. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. If you don't shift down a long or steep and extra wiring. lights will also flash, telling other objects. It's important to check engine and transaxle run cooler this so your hand to the right, move that weighs more than 1,000 pounds (454... change reduce your speed to around mph 45 lanes or stop. (70 W h ) to reduce the possibilityof When towing a trailer, the green arrows engine and transaxle overheating.If on downgrade. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On Grades When you need to, a lower gear). Thus, you may prefer...
...one hand. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. If you don't shift down a long or steep and extra wiring. lights will also flash, telling other objects. It's important to check engine and transaxle run cooler this so your hand to the right, move that weighs more than 1,000 pounds (454... change reduce your speed to around mph 45 lanes or stop. (70 W h ) to reduce the possibilityof When towing a trailer, the green arrows engine and transaxle overheating.If on downgrade. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On Grades When you need to, a lower gear). Thus, you may prefer...
Owner's Manual
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Turn off all lights thataren't jumper cables can injure you. Keep could be injuredif the Set the parking brake firmly on the Road Jump Starting (CONT.) 4. ground connectionyou don't ... each battery. other. I88 Open the hoods and locate the 3. Turn off the ignition on each sparks and help save your even when the engine is not Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding I L vehicles roll. You could damage the electrical systems. hands, clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. Get the vehicles...
Turn off all lights thataren't jumper cables can injure you. Keep could be injuredif the Set the parking brake firmly on the Road Jump Starting (CONT.) 4. ground connectionyou don't ... each battery. other. I88 Open the hoods and locate the 3. Turn off the ignition on each sparks and help save your even when the engine is not Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding I L vehicles roll. You could damage the electrical systems. hands, clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. Get the vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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...you should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the engine compartment as your hands a a b m wy moving engine parts can bum you . Before you connect the cables, here are running. You don't need more light. The vehicles could bepresent. Keep your battery. I I89 But...installed in your eyes or on you . Fans or other moving parts once the engines are some have been blinded. People have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you badly. A Your Oldsmobile has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal. The terminal is there. You ...
...you should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the engine compartment as your hands a a b m wy moving engine parts can bum you . Before you connect the cables, here are running. You don't need more light. The vehicles could bepresent. Keep your battery. I I89 But...installed in your eyes or on you . Fans or other moving parts once the engines are some have been blinded. People have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you badly. A Your Oldsmobile has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal. The terminal is there. You ...
Owner's Manual
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...forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as "rocking" can overheat. If you may need to be towed out. under Towing Your Oldsmobile. 213 And, the transaxle or other damage. If that doesn't get out when you'restuck, but you must use caution. .... If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts of the vehicle can help you get you out after a few tries, you... turn your front wheels. When you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. ' Rocking Your Vehicle to spin your wheels. The method known as possible.
...forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as "rocking" can overheat. If you may need to be towed out. under Towing Your Oldsmobile. 213 And, the transaxle or other damage. If that doesn't get out when you'restuck, but you must use caution. .... If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts of the vehicle can help you get you out after a few tries, you... turn your front wheels. When you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. ' Rocking Your Vehicle to spin your wheels. The method known as possible.
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... It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle... show the actual level. In order to drain back into the oil pan. If you open the hood. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean with a it paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip ...lower. 3800 V6: Checking Engine Oil 225 Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to get fuel. Underhood Light Your underhood light willgo on ground. Remove it back in all the way.
... It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle... show the actual level. In order to drain back into the oil pan. If you open the hood. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean with a it paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip ...lower. 3800 V6: Checking Engine Oil 225 Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to get fuel. Underhood Light Your underhood light willgo on ground. Remove it back in all the way.
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... 262°F (128"C). Help keep the proper engine temperature. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) withany complete coolant change. Let the warning lights work as they should. 235 What to add coolant when it is low. 3;.1LV6: Adding Automatic Transaxle FWid Engine Coolant The following explains your Oldsmobile will: Give freezing protection down to GM...
... 262°F (128"C). Help keep the proper engine temperature. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) withany complete coolant change. Let the warning lights work as they should. 235 What to add coolant when it is low. 3;.1LV6: Adding Automatic Transaxle FWid Engine Coolant The following explains your Oldsmobile will: Give freezing protection down to GM...
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...-based oil, such as Delco Supreme ll@(GM Part No. 1052535). Brake fluid can spill on the engine. What to Add: When you have to low a level, your brake warning light will burn if the engine is done on . image your vehicle could be damaged. A If you do need brake fluid, use it... that they'll have too much brake fluid, it Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. See theIndex under Brake System Warning Light. The fluid will come on the brake hydraulic system. You OT others could be replaced.
...-based oil, such as Delco Supreme ll@(GM Part No. 1052535). Brake fluid can spill on the engine. What to Add: When you have to low a level, your brake warning light will burn if the engine is done on . image your vehicle could be damaged. A If you do need brake fluid, use it... that they'll have too much brake fluid, it Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. See theIndex under Brake System Warning Light. The fluid will come on the brake hydraulic system. You OT others could be replaced.