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Finding a Station TUNE-AM-FM: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations. Press it to switch between AM and FM. SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher station and stop. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds. The radio will go to the next station, stop for afew seconds, then go to the next station. SCAN will appear on the display. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. 3. Press one of the four pushbuttons, within five seconds, to storethe station. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return. 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. In addition to the four stations set as above, up to three additional stations may be preset on eachband by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time.Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 3. Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time, within five seconds. Wheneveryou press the same two buttons, the station you set will return. 4. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons. AM-ST Press this button to tune an AM station that broadcasts in stereo. Your STEREO light will come on when you're receiving AM stereo. If you press AM-ST and there is no more noise, it means the station is weak. You'll hear the station better if you do not use AM-ST. Press the button again to delete stereo. Setting the Tone TONE ADJUSTMENT Set the bass, midrange and treble by using the levers in the upper middle left corner to get the sound you want. The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass, 1K is midrange, and 3.5K and 10K control the treble. We suggest you start with 1K in the midpoint position. Then move the other levers up until you get the amount of bass and treble you like. 3-7

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	13
Why Safety Belts Work	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Adults	18
Driver Position	18
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	30
Rear Seat Passengers	31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	34
Center Rear Passenger Position	37
Children	38
Smaller Children and Babies	38
Child Restraints	40
Larger Children	47
Safety Belt Extender	50
Checking Your Restraint Systems	50
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	51
Features and Controls	53
Keys	53
Door Locks	55
Keyless Entry System	57
Endgate	59
Theft	61
New Vehicle "Break-In”	62
Ignition Positions	62
Starting Your Engine	64
Engine Coolant Heater	65
Automatic Transmission Operation	66
Locking Rear Axle	69
All-Wheel Drive	69
Parking Brake	69
Shifting Into PARK (P)	70
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	72
Parking Over Things That Burn	72
Engine Exhaust	73
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	73
Windows	74
Horn	75
Tilt Wheel	75
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	76
Windshield Wipers	78
Windshield Washer	78
Cruise Control	80
Lamps	82
Interior Lamps	84
Mirrors	85
Storage Compartments	86
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	93
Sun Visors	94
Accessory Power Outlets	95
Universal Transmitter	95
Instrument Panel	98
Instrument Panel Cluster	100
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	102
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	113
Comfort Controls	113
Climate Control System	113
Air Conditioning	115
Heating	115
Ventilation System	115
Defogging and Defrosting	116
Rear Window Defogger	117
Audio Systems	118
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Equalizer	118
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	118
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Equalizer	118
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	121
Theft-Deterrent Feature	123
Understanding Radio Reception	125
Tips About Your Audio System	125
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	126
Care of Your Compact Discs	127
Fixed Mast Antenna	127
Your Driving and the Road	129
Defensive Driving	129
Drunken Driving	130
Control of a Vehicle	133
Braking	133
Steering	136
Off-Road Recovery	138
Passing	139
Loss of Control	140
Driving Guidelines	141
Operating Your Bravada Off Paved Roads	142
Driving at Night	155
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	157
City Driving	160
Freeway Driving	161
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	162
Highway Hypnosis	163
Hill and Mountain Roads	163
Winter Driving	165
Loading Your Vehicle	169
Towing a Trailer	171
Problems on the Road	181
Hazard Warning Flashers	181
Other Warning Devices	182
Jump Starting	182
Towing Your Vehicle	186
Engine Overheating	191
If a Tire Goes Flat	200
Changing a Flat Tire	200
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	209
Service and Appearance Care	213
Service	213
Fuel	214
Fuels in Foreign Countries	216
Filling Your Tank	216
Checking Things Under the Hood	218
Engine Oil	221
Air Cleaner	225
Automatic Transmission Fluid	226
All-Wheel Drive	229
Rear Axle	231
Engine Coolant	231
Radiator Pressure Cap	235
Thermostat	235
Power Steering Fluid	235
Windshield Washer Fluid	236
Brakes	237
Battery	242
Bulb Replacement	242
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	247
Tires	249
Appearance Care	256
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile	256
Care of Safety Belts	259
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	259
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	259
Weatherstrips	259
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile	260
Aluminum Wheels	261
Cleaning Tires	261
Sheet Metal Damage	261
Finish Damage	261
Underbody Maintenance	262
Chemical Paint Spotting	262
Appearance Care Materials Chart	263
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	264
Service Parts Identification Label	264
Electrical System	264
Replacement Bulbs	268
Capacities and Specifications	269
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	270
Maintenance Schedule	271
Introduction	271
Your Vehicle and the Environment	271
How This Section is Organized	272
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	273
Short Trip/City Definition	274
Short Trip/City Intervals	274
Long Trip/Highway Definition	275
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	275
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	276
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	298
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	309
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	313
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	315
Part E: Maintenance Record	317
Customer Assistance Information	319
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	319
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	321
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	322
Courtesy Transportation	323
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	324
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	325
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	326
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	326
Service and Owner Publications	327

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Finding

Station

TUNE-AM-FM:

Turn this knob to tune

radio

stations. Press it to switch between AM and FM.

SEEK:

Press this button to go to the next higher station

and stop.

SCAN:

Press this button to listen to each station

for a

few seconds. The radio will go

the

station,

stop

for

few seconds, then go to

the

next station.

SCAN will appear

the display. Press SCAN again to

stop

scanning.

PUSHBUTTONS:

The

four

numbered

pushbuttons let

you return

your favorite

stations.

You

can set up to

stations (seven AM and seven

FM).

Tune

the

desired station.

Press SET.

Press

one of

the

four

pushbuttons, within five

seconds,

store

the station.

Whenever you press

that numbered button, the station you set will return.

Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

In addition

the four stations set as above, up to three

additional stations may be preset on

each band by

pressing two adjoining buttons at

the

same

time. Just:

Tune

the desired station.

Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)

Press two

adjoining pushbuttons at the same time,

within five

seconds.

Whenever you press

the

same

two buttons, the station you

set will return.

Repeat these steps for

each pair of buttons.

AM-ST

Press this button to tune an

station that

broadcasts

stereo. Your STEREO light will come

when you’re receiving AM stereo. If

you press AM-ST

and there is

no more noise, it means

the

station is weak.

You’ll hear the station better

you do not use AM-ST.

Press the button again to delete stereo.

Setting

the

Tone

TONE ADJUSTMENT

Set

the

bass, midrange and

treble by using the levers in the upper middle

left

corner

to get the sound you want. The

and

250

levers adjust

the

bass,

is midrange, and

3.5K

and

10K

control

the treble.

We suggest you start with

the midpoint position.

Then move the other levers up until you get the amount

of bass and treble you like.

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