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Question posted by sharonh25320 on July 27th, 2011

Dome Light Stays On

the dome light stays on all the time and is running my battery down.  how do I find the switch, fuse or get the dome light cover off so I can remove the bulb

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Owner's Manual - Page 69

... full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for service. During this time your new brakelinings aren't yet broken in . Remember to release the key...running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers"in the Index for more information. -- -- If the engine stallsand the SECURITY light flashes, wait until the light...
Owner's Manual - Page 70

... when the engine is running , you can use ACCESSORY, push in the ignition. The switch stays in the ignition switch, you can remove the key. It is also the only position in LOCK. E OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition, but never try to display some instrument panel warning lights. Ignition Positions c I A i i 1 D B LOCK (B): Before...
Owner's Manual - Page 100

... engine is running, The headlamp switch is in the OFF position, The light sensor detects daytime light, The parking brake is released and The shift lever is engaged. The DRL and the ALC systems will remain off the ignition while leaving the lamps on, you open the driver's door and turn off any time your...
Owner's Manual - Page 102

...or open either rear door, the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 40 seconds, or when the ignition is removed from the ignition to MAX will turn on the courtesy lamps...Remote Lock Control transmitter. You can brighten or dim the instrument panel cluster lights by rotating the INT LIGHTS switch. Rotating the wheel to provide an illuminated exit. Theselamps will also go on after ...
Owner's Manual - Page 116

...advice. When one of your vehicle's functions. and even dangerous. If you locate them. 2-60 NOTICE: Do not run your engineat speeds in revolutions per minute (rpm). Tachometer 0 o \ Q5 ' 0 07% 6 8 \ ... the warning lights comes on and stays on when there may be or is a problem with this happens. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages ...
Owner's Manual - Page 117

..., the air bag modules, If the air bag readiness light stays after you if there is a problem. 2-61 If the light doesn'tcome on then,have it fixedso it will flash for...stay 20 on when you start the on engine orcomes on for about 55 seconds. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for about seconds, then it will come on . Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

... Warning Light Your Oldsmobile's hydraulic brake system is on then, have a problem with the light on, be certain to turn ignition key to warn you may have it fixed so it stays on,... I If it will come on could be ready to RUN. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will be low. If the warning light comes on while you are driving, you if there's ...
Owner's Manual - Page 119

...ignition key to stop carefully. If It may go closer to OFF. If the light stays on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. Then start your engine and it...light comes on when you don't have it fixed so it stays on after you set your parking brake. If the regular brake system warning light is harder to push.Or, the pedal may take longer to RUN. See "Brake System Warning Light...
Owner's Manual - Page 120

... Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is fully released, it means there's a problem with the system. The warning light should come on... system is on then, have it fixed so it will be a problem with the engine running, and it stays on, orcomes on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. Adjust your vehicle needs service....
Owner's Manual - Page 121

... Overheating" in the Index. on briefly whenyou turn the ignition to RUN.If the key light doesn't come on. Enhanced TractionSystem Active Light (If Equipped) When yourEnhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheel spin, this light will come on then, it fixedso it will stay on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel...
Owner's Manual - Page 122

LOW COOLANT If this light comes on and stays on, the vehicle should promptly be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that ...ENGINE See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index before any malfunction. 2-64 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Oldsmobile is also designed to assure that there is a problem and service is apparent. This...
Owner's Manual - Page 125

... oil problem. But, when this lightcomes on and stays on and then off when the engine is normal and doesn't show a problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on when you make a hard stop sign, the light may come on briefly, which is started. NOTICE: Damage to RUN and goes off . If you do, your...
Owner's Manual - Page 126

... period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to theproper level. Additionally, an oil level check is on briefly when you start the engine. Your vehicle will stay on andengine crank. The light will not be checked. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running. If the light flashes,the...
Owner's Manual - Page 137

...you press SCAN for a few seconds. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it counterclockwise to P SCAN mode. The sound will change ... off , the clock will appear on the display (station or time), press the RECALL button until you see the display you 're... lower station and stay there. AM-PM Stereo RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to switch between AM, FMl...
Owner's Manual - Page 139

... volume. To increase volume, turn off , the clock will appear on the display (station or time),press the RCL button until you see the display you 're not using it extends. The radio...you press SCAN formore than two seconds, the radio will go tothe next higher or lower station and stay there. P SCAN will show for a few seconds. If you press the button when the ignition is...
Owner's Manual - Page 143

... Tone Control (If Equipped) RCL: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. To change to P SCAN.... 3-13 Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob lightly so it . P SCAN will stop scanning. The displayshows your...radio go to the next higher or lower station and stay there. Turn it to listen to stations for afew ...time),press the RCL button until the display flashes.
Owner's Manual - Page 161

...much faster if you brake. Your brakes will still have time to push. That means better braking and longer brake life... You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will check itself. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake... a problem with traffic. If your anti-lock brake system will stay on , and you begin to push down. When you start your...
Owner's Manual - Page 164

... won't turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off, and the indicator light on the button should turn the system off, the warning light will come on and stay on, and the indicator light on the button will go off , press the...
Owner's Manual - Page 201

...don't need more light. Keep your skin, flush the place with water and get a shock. People have loose or missing insulation. has Be sure the battery enough water. Battery fluid contains acid that... are some have been blinded. Don't get a shortthat would damage the battery and you connect the cables, here are running. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and gas to take Fans or...
Owner's Manual - Page 338

... shift leveris in each shift lever position. Keeping your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any corrosive materials from...parking brake only. 0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running , shift toPARK (P). With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to LOCK without ...

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