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Owner's Manual - Page 3

The 1997 Oldsrnobile Achieva Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand what to get service and owner publications. It also gives you 'll find something you how to use your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good. i Your Driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

...may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT TEMP BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I /, DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS .'****o w, '** b e3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES...These symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 57

... (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic ...Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Warning Lights...
Owner's Manual - Page 69

.... New Vehicle cCBreak-InSS NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need service. If the SECURITY light comes on , you will go off .However, your Passlock system is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to restart the engine. Your vehicle is started. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for service. During...
Owner's Manual - Page 75

Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in a minimum of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18" C )or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.You'll get easier starting your vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 116

..., you should not be on briefly when you start the engine justto let you know they're working. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when there may be...rpm). Warning lights come on your engine speed in the red area, or engine damagemay occur. Please followthis manual's advice. and even dangerous. So please get to your warning lights and gages. The pictures will see in...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

...RUN. BRAKE I If you need both parts working , the other part can still work and stop 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 the engine... drive belt or another electrical problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is on , there could be ...
Owner's Manual - Page 120

... following reasons: If you turn the system back on for more information.) 0 ETS OFF If it will not limit wheel spin. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may need service. The warning light will come on briefly as you start the engine. To turn the system off by pressing the button on the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual - Page 134

Thesystem will bring in the Index. If your vehicle has an engine coolantheater, you can use it tohelp your engine and heating system use HEAT with side window defogger vents. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in outside air, heat it and send it 's cold outside (O'F (-18°C) or lower). For each end of the instrument panel. Heating On...
Owner's Manual - Page 177

...ll find experienced and able service experts in advance. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 0 0... before a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: the reservoir full? When you 'reready. Reduce your speed according...in Oldsmobile retail facilities all working? If you must start when ...following distance. Are the tires all windows clean inside and outside? Weather ...
Owner's Manual - Page 199

...vehicle. Trying to start your Oldsmobile by pushing or pulling it could result in costly damage to do it won't start your warranty. They contain enough electricity to Oldsmobile. Jump Starting If your vehicle.... up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your battery has run down, you have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, bothvehicles can hurt you. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 254

..., see fluid in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for your vehicle is acceptable. This coolant is low. How to 265 "F (129°C). Engine Coolant The cooling system in your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is designed to remain in your Oldsmobile will: 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°...
Owner's Manual - Page 258

... system. Have the system.inspected and repaired. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. When y'6u &place your thermostat, an AC' thermostat is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid ~ NOTICE: Your pressure cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 289

... Air Bag-Power Horn, Service Tool Power Instrument Cluster Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Anti-Lock Brakes Powertrain Control Module Door Locks, Remote Lock Control Instrument Panel Lights, Fog Lamps Rear Window Defogger Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (Circuit Breaker) DR LK 2 AIR BAG HORN INST STOP HAZ PCM DR LK 1 INST LPS RR DEF HDLP
Owner's Manual - Page 352

... covers all 1997 Oldsmobile vehicles.* Coverage is forthe Oldsmobile vehicle, regardless of up to $30/day for details. For same-day service, we'll give you don't end up to $30 a day for details. a cab, a bus or even a rental car if necessary. For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the United States...
Owner's Manual - Page 356

...1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of vehicle can be purchased by filling your the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailingwith your vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines... Motors cars and trucks...
Owner's Manual - Page 357

...send...quoted in U S . Allow ample time for postal service. BOX NUMBERS) (CITY) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO. (STATE) (ZIP CODE) 0 AREA CODE P A Y M E N... a PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio Owner's Manual...uate time for delivery.) PRICE EACH* YEAR $40.00 1997 1997 1997 $15.00 $1 0.00 G M I GRAND TOTAL...
Owner's Manual - Page 361

...Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 2-52 Convenience Net ...Convex Outside Mirror ...2-50 Coolant 2- 19 Heater. Engine ...SurgeTank ...5-16 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...6-28 Cooling System ...5- 15 8-6 ... the ...3-6 Clutch Fluid. Sheet Metal ...6-54 Daytime Running Lamps ...2-44 DeadBattery ...5-3 Defects. Clock. Rear Window ...Defogging ...3-4 Defrosting ...3-4 Dimensions. Hydraulic ...6-23...
Owner's Manual - Page 364

... Charging System Indicator ...2-62 2-66 Check Engine ...2-71 CheckGages ...CheckOil ...2-70 Cruise ...2-71 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light ...2-69 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...2.65. 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2.64.4.10 ETS Warning ...2- 64. 4. 10 2-46 Interior ...Low Coolant Warning ...2-66 Low Washer ...2-71 Passlock Warning ...2-70 1.8. 2.61 Safety Belt Reminder...
Owner's Manual - Page 365

...with a Trailer ...4-39 Passlock Warning Light ...2-70 Periodic Maintenance ...Inspections ...7-45 Power Accessory Outlet ...2-54 DoorLocks ...2-5 Option Fuses ...6-57 Remote ControlMirror ...2-50 Seat ...1-4 Steering ...4-11 Steering Fluid ...6-28 Windows ...2-34 Pregnancy. Service and Owner ...8-10 R a d i o Reception ...3-21 Radios ...3-6 Rain. Engine...

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