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SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on tothe next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. 'Thesound will be muted, SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning. TONE: Press this button to select a TONE while playing a cassette. The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the player. TAPE CD: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio or disc function is on. A box will appear around TP on thedisplay when the tape is active. Press this button again to return to the radio or disc function. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See "Care of Your Cassette Tape Player" in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. If you're driving on a very rough road or if it's veryhot, the disc may not play and ERR (error) may appear on the display. When things get back to normal, the disc should play. If the disc comes out, it could be that: The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched or wet. It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and try again.) RCL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. To change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing, EL TM will appear on the display.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	14
Why Safety Belts Work	15
Here are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Adults	19
Driver Position	19
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Rear Seat Passengers	33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	37
Center Passenger Position	40
Children	41
Smaller Children and Babies	41
Child Restraints	43
Larger Children	50
Safety Belt Extender	53
Checking Your Restraint Systems	53
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	53
Features and Controls	55
Keys	55
Door Locks	57
Remote Lock Control	60
Trunk	62
Theft	63
Passlock	64
New Vehicle “Break-In”	65
Ignition Positions	65
Starting Your Engine	67
Engine Coolant Heater	70
Automatic Transaxle Operation	72
Manual Transaxle	76
Parking Brake	78
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)	79
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	81
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	81
Parking Over Things That Burn	82
Engine Exhaust	82
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	83
Windows	84
Horn	84
Tilt Wheel	85
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	85
Windshield Wipers	87
Windshield Washer	88
Cruise Control	89
Lamps	93
Interior Lamps	95
Mirrors	98
Storage Compartments	100
Ashtray and Lighter	101
Sun Visors	102
Auxiliary Power Outlet	102
Garment Hook	102
Sunroof	103
Instrument Panel	104
Instrument Panel Cluster	106
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	108
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	123
Comfort Controls	123
Climate Control System	123
Air Conditioning	125
Heating	125
Ventilation System	125
Defogging and Defrosting	126
Rear Window Defogger	127
Audio Systems	127
Setting the Clock	127
AM-FM Stereo	128
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Automatic Tone Control	130
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	137
Theft-Deterrent Feature	143
Understanding Radio Reception	145
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	146
Care of Your Compact Discs	146
Fixed Mast Antenna	147
Rear Window Defogger Antenna	147
Your Driving and the Road	149
Defensive Driving	149
Drunken Driving	150
Control of a Vehicle	153
Braking	153
Off-Road Recovery	159
Passing	160
Loss of Control	161
Driving at Night	162
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	164
City Driving	167
Freeway Driving	168
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	169
Highway Hypnosis	170
Hill and Mountain Roads	170
Winter Driving	172
Recreational Vehicle Towing	176
Loading Your Vehicle	179
Towing a Trailer	181
Problems on the Road	191
Hazard Warning Flashers	191
Other Warning Devices	192
Jump Starting	192
Towing Your Vehicle	197
Engine Overheating	202
If a Tire Goes Flat	210
Changing a Flat Tire	211
Compact Spare Tire	221
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	222
Service and Appearance Care	223
Service	223
Fuel	224
Fuels in Foreign Countries	225
Filling Your Tank	226
Checking Things Under the Hood	228
Engine Oil	232
Air Cleaner	238
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	239
Manual Transaxle Fluid	242
Hydraulic Clutch	243
Engine Coolant	244
Power Steering Fluid	248
Windshield Washer Fluid	249
Brakes	250
Battery	255
Halogen Bulbs	255
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	258
Tires	259
Appearance Care	267
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile	267
Care of Safety Belts	270
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	270
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	270
Weatherstrips	271
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile	271
Aluminum Wheels	272
Cleaning Tires	272
Sheet Metal Damage	272
Finish Damage	272
Underbody Maintenance	273
Chemical Paint Spotting	273
Appearance Care Materials Chart	274
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	275
Service Parts Identification Label	275
Electrical System	276
Replacement Bulbs	281
Capacities and Specifications	282
Dimensions	284
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	285
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	285
Maintenance Schedule	287
Introduction	287
Your Vehicle and the Environment	287
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	289
Short Trip/City Definition	290
Short Trip/City Intervals	290
Long Trip/Highway Definition	291
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	291
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	292
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	313
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	323
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	327
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	328
Part E: Maintenance Record	330
Customer Assistance Information	333
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	333
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	335
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance	336
Canadian Roadside Assistance	337
Courtesy Transportation	337
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	338
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	339
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	340
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	340
Service and Owner Publications	341

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SCAN:

Press this button to listen to each selection for a

few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop

for a few seconds, then go

the next selection. Press

this button again to stop scanning. ‘The sound will be

muted,

SCAN

will appear on the display and the tape

direction arrow will blink while scanning.

TONE:

Press this button to select a TONE while

playing a cassette. The tone will be automatically set

whenever you play a cassette tape.

AM-FM:

Press this button to play the radio when a tape

is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the

player.

TAPE CD:

Press this button to change to the tape

function when the radio or disc function is on.

box

will appear around TP on

thedisplay when the tape is

active. Press this button again to return to the radio or

disc function.

EJECT

Press this button to remove the tape. The radio

will play. EJECT may be activated with either the

ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the

radio

off

if this button is pressed first.

CLN:

This message may appear on the display.

does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It

will still play tapes, but you should clean it

soon as

possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See

“Care of

Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index.

After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for

five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will

display

---

to show the indicator was reset.

Playing

Compact

Disc

Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The

player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing.

If you’re driving on a very rough road or if

it’s

very hot,

the disc may not play and

ERR

(error) may appear on

the display. When things get back to normal, the disc

should play. If the disc comes out, it could be that:

The

disc

is upside down.

is dirty, scratched or wet.

It is very humid. (If

so,

wait about an hour and try

RCL:

Press this button to see which track is playing.

Press it again within five seconds to see how long

has

been playing.

change what

normally shown on the

display (track or elapsed time), press the button until

you see the display you want, then hold the button until

the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing,

will appear on the display.

again.)