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I Mixing tires couldcause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparativerating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction -- A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, areA, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. 6-41

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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Mixing

tires

could cause you

lose

control

while

driving.

you

mix

tires

different

sizes

or types

(radial

and

bias-belted

tires),

the

vehicle

may

not

handle

properly,

and

you

could

have

crash.

Using

tires

different

sizes

may

also cause

damage to your

vehicle.Be sure to use

the

same

size and type

tires

all

wheels.

Uniform

Tire

Quality

Grading

The

following information relates to the system

developed by the United States National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by

treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This

applies only to vehicles sold in

the

United States.) The

grades

are molded

the sidewalls

most passenger

car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does

not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,

space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with

nominal rim diameters of 10 to

12 inches (25 to

cm),

to some limited-production tires.

While the tires available on General Motors passenger

cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these

grades, they

must also conform to Federal safety

requirements and additional General Motors Tire

Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.

Treadwear

The

treadwear grade is a

comparative rating based on

the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled

conditions on a specified government test course. For

example,

a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half

1/2) times as well

the government course

a tire

graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends

upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and

may depart significantly from

the

norm due to variations

driving habits, service practices and differences

road characteristics and climate.

Traction

The traction

grades,

from

highest

lowest,

are

and

they

represent

the

tire’s

ability to stop

wet

pavement

measured

under

controlled

conditions

specified

government

test

surfaces

asphalt

and

concrete.

tire

marked

may have

poor

traction

performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based

on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not

include cornering (turning) traction.

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