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Before cldsing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly, Lift the hood tu relieve thepressure dn the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and returnthe prop to its retainer. Letthe haad down and close it f d y . 6-8

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
Seats and Restraint Systems	11
Seats and Seat Controls	11
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	23
Why Safety Belts Work	24
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	28
Adults	28
Driver Position	28
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	36
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	41
Right Front Passenger Position	42
Rear Seat Passengers	42
Center Passenger Position	46
Children	48
Smaller Children and Babies	48
Built-In Child Restraint	50
Child Restraints	59
Larger Children	64
Safety Belt Extender	67
Checking Your Restraint Systems	67
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Features and Controls	71
Keys	71
Front Doors	73
Door Locks	73
Remote Lock Control	77
Illuminated Entry System	81
Sliding Door	81
Liftgate Lock	89
Raising the Liftgate	89
Glove Box/Storage Compartment	91
Theft	91
New Vehicle ''Break-in"	92
Ignition Switch	93
Starting Your Engine	94
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	97
Engine Coolant Heater	97
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle	98
Shifting Into PARK (P)	103
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	106
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	107
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	107
Windows	108
Horn	109
Tilt Steering Wheel	110
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	110
Windshield Wipers	112
Windshield Washer	113
Cruise Control	114
Headlamps	119
Overhead Console	121
Mirrors	128
Convenience Net	129
Luggage Carrier	130
Air Inflator System	133
Sun Visors	135
Cupholders/Ashtray/Lighter	135
Locking Storage Bin	137
Electronic Level Control	138
Sunroof	139
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	141
Instrument Panel Cluster	142
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	145
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	159
Climate Control System	159
Air Conditioner	160
Rear Climate Control	162
Defogging and Defrosting	164
Rear Window Defogger	165
Flow-Through Ventilation System	165
Audio Systems	166
Setting the Clock	166
AM/FM Stereo Radio	167
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player	169
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player with Dolby	170
AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	172
CD Player Anti-Theft Feature	175
Steering Wheel Touch Controls	178
Understanding Radio Reception	179
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	180
Care of Your Compact Discs	180
Integrated Roof Antenna	181
Your Driving and the Road	183
Defensive Driving	183
Drunken Driving	184
Control of a Vehicle	187
Braking	187
Steering	193
Off-Road Recovery	194
Passing	195
Loss of Control	196
Driving at Night	197
Driving in the Rain	199
City Driving	201
Freeway Driving	202
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	203
Highway Hypnosis	204
Hill and Mountain Roads	205
Winter Driving	206
Loading Your Vehicle	211
Towing a Trailer	213
Problems on the Road	223
Hazard Warning Flashers	223
Other Warning Devices	224
Jump Starting	224
Towing Your Vehicle	230
Engine Overheating	237
Cooling System	238
If a Tire Goes Flat	246
Changing a Flat Tire	246
Compact Spare Tire	256
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	257
Service and Appearance Care	261
Service	261
Fuel	262
Fuels in Foreign Countries	264
Filling Your Tank	264
Checking Things Under the Hood	266
Engine Oil	271
Engine Coolant Heater	276
Air Cleaner	277
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	279
Engine Coolant	282
Radiator Pressure Cap	284
Thermostat	284
Power Steering Fluid	285
Windshield Washer Fluid	286
Brakes	287
Battery	290
Halogen Bulbs	291
Tires	294
Appearance Care	302
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile	302
Cleaning the Built-In Child Restraint Pad	305
Care of Safety Belts	305
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	306
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	306
Weatherstrips	306
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile	307
Aluminum Wheels	308
Tires	308
Finish Damage	308
Underbody Maintenance	308
Collision Repair	309
Chemical Paint Spotting	309
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials	310
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	311
Service Parts Identification Label	311
Add-on Electrical Equipment	311
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	312
Capacities and Specifications	318
Replacement Bulbs	321
Maintenance Schedule	323
Introduction	323
Your Vehicle and the Environment	323
How This Section is Organized	324
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	325
Schedule I Definition	326
Schedule I Intervals	326
Schedule II Definition	327
Schedule II Intervals	327
Maintenance Schedule I	328
Maintenance Schedule II	348
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	358
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	361
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	362
Part E: Maintenance Record	364
Customer Assistance Information	367
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	367
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	368
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	369
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	370
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	371
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	371
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	372
Service and Owner Publications	373