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Question posted by wassimabailey on December 16th, 2011

Car Will Start And Cut Off.

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

... Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and operate your audio system. i You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

... occur within miles (40 km) of (65 km/h). Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. 1-10 Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. We'll start with the driver position. A: You may be an excellent driver, but you 'll want to know which restraint systems your passengerscan be hurt. Be aware...
Owner's Manual - Page 25

... the correct buckle when buckling your chance of the belt out all the way and You can be severely injured or killed acrash if in start again. A --
Owner's Manual - Page 29

... rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily becau as mythlng morethan a 3s not designed to severe frontal or near -fiontal collisions. The bag will parked car, the threshold level be higher. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air What will you may not even realize the air...
Owner's Manual - Page 31

... when it , the battery cables are parts the air bag systemin several places of the air bag system. If this ever happens, and then you start your vehicle and soaks carpet, theair bag controller the can be serviced. would have information about servicing your vehicle should be injured you are close...
Owner's Manual - Page 57

... that might keep a safety belt system from this section. To wear it, just attach it , and useit else or seat parts repaired replaced. anchorages are cut or damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. If you've had a crash, you need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-50 Collision will...
Owner's Manual - Page 60

... 2- 16 2-18 2-19 2-20 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 73

... 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 If someon key tries to the engine. Then take the door key with...
Owner's Manual - Page 74

... your see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may not start.If the engine does not start , the first vehicle needs service. Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). Turnthe ignition...an ignition key may also want to restart your retailer or a locksmith who can service If start and the SECURITY light is not working properly and must be clean and before trying another ...
Owner's Manual - Page 75

... new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in ." A E ? But it toward you the top of it will perform better in . Don't make full-throttle starts. NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in . Follow this time your electrical power accessories. Pressthe ignition i n switch as you turn the switchto five...
Owner's Manual - Page 76

.... for even remove the key, you turn it could break the key or the ignition switch. LOCK (B): This is the only positionin which you start your vehicle. START (E): This position startsthe engine. Use this position if your try to vehicle must be sure you use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories...
Owner's Manual - Page 77

...it floor and holding there as your go of the key. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for about three seconds. Wait about three tofive seconds at a time will down five or six seconds...turn your ignition key to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is stopped. If your engine still won 't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you 're already moving . If it could damage the...
Owner's Manual - Page 78

... Equipped) In very cold weather, (-18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heatercan help. You'll get easier starting your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with your retailer.you...
Owner's Manual - Page 79

...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 front wheels. How long should you contact we be damaged. If you 'll parking your ... vehicle can give you the best advice for rated at least 15 amps. , 0000000 P R N a 3 2 1 : .:., I Before starting theengine, be seriously injured.
Owner's Manual - Page 80

... Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) range before the moving forward could damage your parking brake and move , even when you wish. (Press shift lever button before starting the engine. You or otherscould be injured.To be sure your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in the Index. Then move the shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 81

... accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power. for THIRD (3): This positionis also used for normal fuel driving, however,it seems not to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more power passing, for normal driving.If you need more power and lower (0). Going about halfway down the...
Owner's Manual - Page 83

... and a single chime may replace them, and you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill, are see "Towing a Trailer"in the Index. If you start to keep the trailer from moving. Parking Brake To set , the brake the light will stay on and a chime will sound the after 40 vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 166

... right moment, for accelerates, moves around vehicle ahead, then goes the back into other cars are sometips for passing: 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to cancel your pass... lane again. Time your passing patterns. Never cross solid line on a two-lane highway is coming up, start " that more than makes up pass a slow vehicle, wait to face with the worst of all traffic ...
Owner's Manual - Page 177

...that can work hard on mountains that warn of hill, be a something in your vehicle in good shape. Don't swing wide or cut across the centerof the road. If you drive regularly in steep country,or if you're planning to visit there, here are long... and take appropriate action. These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your lane, like stalled car or an accident.
Owner's Manual - Page 202

... Never use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that is transported. This can fall from a car carrierif it has been liftedby the tow truck. 0 Always secure the vehicle on each side with chains or steel... in the T-hook slots. The vehicle should be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Theywill damage drivetrain and suspension components. 5-9

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