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Maintenance Schedule Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. The proper fluids lubricants to use and are listed in Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replacedand all necessaryrepairs done before you or anyone else drivesthe vehicle. ITEM NO. SERVICE - Inspect the drive beltfor cracks, Engine Accessory Drive Inspection 1 . Engine Oil and Filter Change* - 238 Always use SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The "SH" or "SG" designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as "SH/CD," "SH, SG, CD," "SG/CD," etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle'sengine (e.g., SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W-30),see Engine Oil in the Index. 2. Chassis Lubrication- Lubricate suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, and parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. 3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection - For proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual. See Tires, Inspection E. Rotation in theIndex. Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you see irregularor premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check for damaged wheelsalso. fraying, wearand proper tension. Replace as needed. Cooling System Servicee - Drain, flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified. SeeCoolant in the Index. This provides proper freeze and boil protection, corrosion I inhibitor level and maintains proper engine operating temperature. Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Wash tht pressure cap and neck. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling systemand the pressure cap.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
How to Use this Manual	8
Safety Warnings and Symbols	10
Vehicle Damage Warnings	10
Vehicle Symbols	11
Seats & Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	14
Removing and Replacing Rear Seats	17
Safety Belts	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Driver Position	24
Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag)	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Rear Seat Passengers	32
Children	36
Smaller Children & Babies	36
Child Restraints	37
Larger Children	41
Safety Belt Extender	43
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash	43
Features & Controls	45
Keys	46
Front Doors	47
Locks	47
Remote Lock Control	50
Sliding Door	53
Liftgate	58
Ignition	60
Starting Your Engine	60
Engine Coolant Heater	63
Shifting the Transaxle	64
Parking Brake	67
Shifting into Park	68
Horn	71
Tilt Steering Wheel	71
Windows	71
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	73
Cruise Control	74
Headlights	76
Interior Lights	78
Windshield Wipers	79
Windshield Washer	80
Mirrors	88
Glove Box and Storage Compartments	90
Luggage Carrier	94
Instrument Panel	98
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	102
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems	111
Climate Control System	112
Rear Climate Control	115
Defogging and Defrosting	117
Rear Window Defogger	117
Setting the Clock	119
AM/FM Stereo Radio	121
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player	122
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player with Dolby	124
AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	126
Compact Disc Player Anti-Theft Feature	128
Steering Wheel Touch Controls	129
Understanding Radio Reception	130
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	130
Care of Your Compact Discs	131
Integrated Roof Antenna	131
Your Driving and the Road	133
Defensive Driving	134
Drunken Driving	134
Control of a Vehicle	136
Braking	136
Anti-Lock Brakes	137
Traction Control System	139
Steering Tips	140
Steering in Emergencies	141
Passing	142
Driving at Night	144
Driving in the Rain	145
City Driving	147
Freeway Driving	147
Hill and Mountain Roads	149
Winter Driving	150
Towing a Trailer	153
Problems on the Road	159
Hazard Warning Flashers	160
Jump Starting	160
Towing Your Oldsmobile	164
Engine Overheating	167
If a Tire Goes Flat	174
Changing a Flat Tire	174
Compact Spare Tire	180
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	181
Service & Appearance Care	183
Service	184
Fuel	185
Hood Release	188
Engine Oil	192
Air Cleaner	196
Transaxle Fluid	197
Engine Coolant	199
Power Steering Fluid	201
Windshield Washer Fluid	202
Brakes	203
Battery	205
Bulb Replacement	205
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	207
Loading Your Vehicle	208
Tires	209
Appearance Care	214
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	220
Add-on Electrical Equipment	221
Fuses & Circuit Breakers	221
Capacities & Specifications	226
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	228
Fluids & Lubricants	229
Replacement Bulbs	230
Maintenance Schedule	233
Introduction	234
A Word About Maintenance	234
Your Vehicle and the Environment	234
How This Part is Organized	234
Section A. Scheduled Maintenance Services	235
Using Your Maintenance Schedules	235
Selecting the Right Schedule	235
Schedule I	236
Schedule II	238
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services	240
Section B. Owner Checks & Services	242
At Each Fuel Fill	242
At Least Once a Month	242
At Least Once a Year	243
Section C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections	245
Section D. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants	246
Section E. Maintenance Record	248
Customer Assistance Information	251
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	252
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired	253
BBB Auto Line/Alternative Arbitration	253
Reporting Safety Defects	254
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program	255
Service Publications	256
lndex	265

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Maintenance

Schedule

238

Explanation

Scheduled

Maintenance

Services

Following are explanations of the

services

listed in Schedule I and

Schedule 11.

The

proper

fluids

and lubricants to use

are listed in Section D.

Make sure

whoever

services

your

vehicle

uses

these. All parts should be

replaced and

all

necessary repairs done before

you or

anyone else

drives

the vehicle.

ITEM

NO.

SERVICE

Engine

Oil

and

Filter

Change*

Always use SH or SG Energy

Conserving

oils of proper

viscosity.

The

“SH”

“SG”

designation may

be shown alone

in combination

with others, such as “SH/CD,”

“SH,

SG,

CD,” “SG/CD,” etc.

determine the preferred

viscosity

for

your

vehicle’sengine (e.g.,

SAE

5W-

30 or SAE 10W-30), see

Engine

Oil

in the

Index.

Chassis

Lubrication

Lubricate

suspension and steering linkage.

Lubricate the transaxle shift

linkage,

and parking brake cable

guides,

underbody contact points and

linkage.

Tire

and

Wheel

Rotation

and

Inspection

For proper wear and

maximum tire life, rotate your tires

following the instructions in this

manual. See

Tires,

Inspection

Rotation

the

Index.

Check the

tires for uneven wear

damage. If

you see

irregular or premature wear,

check the wheel

alignment.

Check

for

damaged

wheelsalso.

Engine

Accessory

Drive

Inspection

Inspect the drive

belt

for cracks,

fraying,

wear and proper tension.

Replace as needed.

Cooling

System

Servicee

Drain,

flush and refill the system with new

or approved

recycled coolant

conforming to GM Specification

1825M. Keep coolant at the proper

mixture as specified.

See Coolant in

the

Index.

This

provides proper

freeze and boil protection, corrosion

inhibitor level and maintains proper

engine operating temperature.

Inspect hoses

and

replace if they are

cracked, swollen

or deteriorated.

Tighten screw-type hose clamps.

Clean the outside of the radiator and

air conditioning condenser. Wash

tht

pressure cap and neck.

help ensure proper operation, we

recommend

pressure test of both the

cooling

system and the pressure cap.