Owner's Manual
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...section tells you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and ... controls and how to drive under different conditions. for It also gives you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to use . It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4-...Features and Controls This section explains how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to get service...
...section tells you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and ... controls and how to drive under different conditions. for It also gives you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to use . It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4-...Features and Controls This section explains how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to get service...
Owner's Manual
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... TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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...2-24 2-25 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control Equipped) TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-38 2-4 ...1 2-44 2-48 2-5 1 2-52 2-56 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust While You're Parked Running Your Engine Windows Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and ...
...2-24 2-25 Keys Door Locks (If Remote Lock Control Equipped) TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-38 2-4 ...1 2-44 2-48 2-5 1 2-52 2-56 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust While You're Parked Running Your Engine Windows Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and ...
Owner's Manual
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... from opening the rear doors of these security work, and locks how to the ENGAGED position. 2. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is left in use. If you are leaving the vehicle, take your door and set the locks the inside . Then open . Close the door...
... from opening the rear doors of these security work, and locks how to the ENGAGED position. 2. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless engine the is left in use. If you are leaving the vehicle, take your door and set the locks the inside . Then open . Close the door...
Owner's Manual
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... seal between the body the and trunk lid: Make sure all windowsare shut. 'hrn the fan on your vehicle. It can 't seeor smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. It can come into your vehicle has a numbertheft-deterrent we features, we know that nothing put on any airflow selection except RECIRC.
... seal between the body the and trunk lid: Make sure all windowsare shut. 'hrn the fan on your vehicle. It can 't seeor smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. It can come into your vehicle has a numbertheft-deterrent we features, we know that nothing put on any airflow selection except RECIRC.
Owner's Manual
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Then take the door key with you. If someon key tries to the engine. When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to start your vehicle again or uses another not during this time, the vehicle will start. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different
Then take the door key with you. If someon key tries to the engine. When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to start your vehicle again or uses another not during this time, the vehicle will start. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different
Owner's Manual
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... damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won't work. your retailer or a locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is on , 1 engine if you willbe able to restart your retaileror a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key IT to have a new key made . In Canada, call the... Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. Turnthe ignition off . Wait about three minutes and try again. Your vehicle not protected by...
... damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won't work. your retailer or a locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is on , 1 engine if you willbe able to restart your retaileror a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key IT to have a new key made . In Canada, call the... Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. Turnthe ignition off . Wait about three minutes and try again. Your vehicle not protected by...
Owner's Manual
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...start your electrical power accessories, and to any other position than discharge prematurely. Use this t n u to for Note that even if engine is not running,the positions the ACCESSORY and RUN areon positions that allow you can't in turn the key only with your battery will...(If Ifyou have electrical power will return to after your the ignition OFF and this position if your electrical accessories, suchas the radio. Whenthe engine starts,release the key. for even remove the key, you open a door. OFF (C): This position unlocksthe steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, ...
...start your electrical power accessories, and to any other position than discharge prematurely. Use this t n u to for Note that even if engine is not running,the positions the ACCESSORY and RUN areon positions that allow you can't in turn the key only with your battery will...(If Ifyou have electrical power will return to after your the ignition OFF and this position if your electrical accessories, suchas the radio. Whenthe engine starts,release the key. for even remove the key, you open a door. OFF (C): This position unlocksthe steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, ...
Owner's Manual
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...position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you're already moving . Wait about 15 seconds between each try to shift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is stopped. for about three tofive seconds at a time will down five or six seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to... but then stops again, do , you do the same thing, but then stops), it floor and holding there as your starter motor. 2. Your engine won 't start right away, hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your key in START for This clears the...
...position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you're already moving . Wait about 15 seconds between each try to shift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is stopped. for about three tofive seconds at a time will down five or six seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to... but then stops again, do , you do the same thing, but then stops), it floor and holding there as your starter motor. 2. Your engine won 't start right away, hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your key in START for This clears the...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle towed, see the part of this manualthat tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. O 2-19 NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimumof in a four hours... prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. you add electrical If parts oraccessories, you could changethe way the...
... your vehicle towed, see the part of this manualthat tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. O 2-19 NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you don't, If your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimumof in a four hours... prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. you add electrical If parts oraccessories, you could changethe way the...
Owner's Manual
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... Automatic Transaxle Operation Plugging the cord an ungrounded outlet into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.f the cordwon't reach, use when start your engine because your you contact we be sure to unplug and .;store the as it was before to it could be damaged. Instead of trying to...
... Automatic Transaxle Operation Plugging the cord an ungrounded outlet into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.f the cordwon't reach, use when start your engine because your you contact we be sure to unplug and .;store the as it was before to it could be damaged. Instead of trying to...
Owner's Manual
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...REVERSE (R): Use this gear to . To rock your vehicle back and forth to fully brakes before you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. You or otherscould be injured.To be sure your transaxle. Then move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud... onthe shift lever -- I f you 're on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)"later inthis section. I you have left the f engine running unless you have to getofout snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in theIndex. push the shift...
...REVERSE (R): Use this gear to . To rock your vehicle back and forth to fully brakes before you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. You or otherscould be injured.To be sure your transaxle. Then move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud... onthe shift lever -- I f you 're on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)"later inthis section. I you have left the f engine running unless you have to getofout snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in theIndex. push the shift...
Owner's Manual
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.... Going about halfway down. You'll shift down . Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-22 So, if this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by your engineis racing. for THIRD (3): This positionis also used for normal fuel driving, however,it seems not to...
.... Going about halfway down. You'll shift down . Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-22 So, if this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine or racing isn't covered by your engineis racing. for THIRD (3): This positionis also used for normal fuel driving, however,it seems not to...
Owner's Manual
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... help control your speedas you go downsteep mountain roads, but then you can damage your vehicle in position on . When going uphill, don't hold your engine. 2-23 FIRST (1): This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy. NOTICE: If your front wheels can use your transaxle. SECOND (2): This position gives...
... help control your speedas you go downsteep mountain roads, but then you can damage your vehicle in position on . When going uphill, don't hold your engine. 2-23 FIRST (1): This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy. NOTICE: If your front wheels can use your transaxle. SECOND (2): This position gives...
Owner's Manual
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I can f you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be injured. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in ...
I can f you have leftthe engine running, vehicle can be injured. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in ...
Owner's Manual
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... can pullthe shift lever out of PARK (P). And, lever leave the vehicle with the If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may find out how,see the ..., without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have to. After you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P) properly before youleave the driver's engine running , be injured. You others could move seat. This is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal...
... can pullthe shift lever out of PARK (P). And, lever leave the vehicle with the If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may find out how,see the ..., without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have to. After you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P) properly before youleave the driver's engine running , be injured. You others could move seat. This is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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...CO)into your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Another closed -in place can happen a garage. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked I you ever suspect exhaust is coming if: in Your exhaust system soundsstrange or different. 0 Your vehicle gets rusty ...if you can comein easily. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever haveto, here aresome things to park with the engine running . NEVER park in the Index.) -- -- Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. It can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in a garage withthe...
...CO)into your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Another closed -in place can happen a garage. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked I you ever suspect exhaust is coming if: in Your exhaust system soundsstrange or different. 0 Your vehicle gets rusty ...if you can comein easily. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever haveto, here aresome things to park with the engine running . NEVER park in the Index.) -- -- Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. It can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in a garage withthe...
Owner's Manual
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set your To vehicle won 't move suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you 've left the engine running, the vehicle can move . You or others could be dangerous to PARK (P). In addition, each the of your vehicle won 't move the shift lever ...
set your To vehicle won 't move suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you 've left the engine running, the vehicle can move . You or others could be dangerous to PARK (P). In addition, each the of your vehicle won 't move the shift lever ...
Owner's Manual
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... left ajar, your battery. These turn off These lamps will come is on 25 seconds after you open the doors. off if you start the engine or activate lamps will come for on when you remove key from the ignition. Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will turn after...
... left ajar, your battery. These turn off These lamps will come is on 25 seconds after you open the doors. off if you start the engine or activate lamps will come for on when you remove key from the ignition. Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will turn after...
Owner's Manual
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... needs a new odometer installed.If the new one can 't, then it to zero, pressTRIP to numbers may not true. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). the red area. To reset it 's at zero and a label must be You may 2-55 If see your speedin both... . Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how you have driven, in far either miles (used the United States)or kilometers in (used in occur. Engine damage may wonder what happens if your vehicle has been driven, far in either miles or kilometers, since you 'll know that so someone has...
... needs a new odometer installed.If the new one can 't, then it to zero, pressTRIP to numbers may not true. NOTICE: ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). the red area. To reset it 's at zero and a label must be You may 2-55 If see your speedin both... . Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how you have driven, in far either miles (used the United States)or kilometers in (used in occur. Engine damage may wonder what happens if your vehicle has been driven, far in either miles or kilometers, since you 'll know that so someone has...