1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 176

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do itas little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you canget out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. Towing Your Vehicle from the Front (Automatic Transaxle) Recreational VehicleTowing There may be times when you want to tow your Oldsmobile behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing. Follow the instructions for the towing equipment. Follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.