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Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the display. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off, first press EJECT orRCL. If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape won't play because of an error. 0 FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back into their stored positionswhen you're not using them. ElO: The tape is tight and the player can't turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer sidewith the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECTto remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use theVOL, FADE, BAL, TREB, BASS and TONE controls just you do forthe as radio. The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. 0 Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. If any error occursrepeatedly or if an error can't be corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem. REV (1): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape reverses. You may select stations duringREV operation by using TUNE. 3-11

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	10
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	29
Rear Seat Passengers	35
Center Passenger Position	40
Children	42
Child Restraints	44
Larger Children	52
Safety Belt Extender	55
Checking Your Restraint Systems	55
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	55
Features and Controls	57
Keys	58
Door Locks	60
Remote Lock Control	63
Trunk	66
Theft	68
Passlock	68
New Vehicle "Break-In"	69
Ignition Positions	70
Starting Your Engine	72
Engine Coolant Heater	75
Automatic Transaxle Operation	77
Manual Transaxle Operation	81
Parking Brake	84
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)	85
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	87
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	87
Parking Over Things That Burn	88
Engine Exhaust	88
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	89
Windows	90
Tilt Wheel	91
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	91
Exterior Lamps	99
Interior Lamps	102
Mirrors	105
Storage Compartments	106
Accessory Power Outlet	110
Sunroof	111
Instrument Panel	112
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	116
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	131
Comfort Controls	132
Climate Control System	132
Air Conditioning	133
Heating	134
Defogging and Defrosting	134
Rear Window Defogger	135
Audio Systems	136
Setting the Clock	136
AM-FM Stereo	137
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	139
Theft-Deterrent Feature	149
Understanding Radio Reception	151
Tips About Your Audio System	151
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	152
Care of Your Compact Discs	153
Rear Window Defogger Antenna	153
Your Driving and the Road	155
Defensive Driving	156
Drunken Driving	157
Control of a Vehicle	160
Braking	160
Steering	165
Off-Road Recovery	167
Passing	167
Loss of Control	169
Driving at Night	170
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	172
City Driving	175
Freeway Driving	176
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	177
Highway Hypnosis	178
Hill and Mountain Roads	178
Winter Driving	180
Recreational Vehicle Towing	184
Loading Your Vehicle	187
Towing a Trailer	189
Problems on the Road	197
Hazard Warning Flashers	198
Other Warning Devices	199
Jump Starting	199
Towing Your Vehicle	204
Engine Overheating	209
If a Tire Goes Flat	217
Changing a Flat Tire	218
Compact Spare Tire	228
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	229
Service and Appearance Care	231
Fuel	233
Fuels in Foreign Countries	234
Filling Your Tank	235
Checking Things Under the Hood	238
Engine Oil	242
Air Cleaner	248
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	249
Manual Transaxle Fluid	252
Hydraulic Clutch	253
Engine Coolant	254
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	258
Thermostat	258
Power Steering Fluid	258
Windshield Washer Fluid	259
Brakes	260
Battery	265
Bulb Replacement	265
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	270
Appearance Care	278
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile	278
Care of Safety Belts	281
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile	282
Cleaning Tires	283
Appearance Care Materials Chart	285
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	286
Electrical System	286
Replacement Bulbs	291
Capacities and Specifications	292
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	292
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	293
Dimensions	293
Maintenance Schedule	295
Introduction	296
Your Vehicle and the Environment	296
How This Section is Organized	297
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	298
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	298
Selecting the Right Schedule	298
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	335
At Each Fuel Fill	335
At Least Once a Month	335
At Least Twice a Year	336
At Least Once a Year	336
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	339
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	339
Exhaust System Inspection	339
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection	339
Throttle Linkage Inspection	339
Brake System Inspection	340
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection	340
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	341
Part E: Maintenance Record	343
Customer Assistance Information	347
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	348
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	350
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	351
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	353
Warranty Information	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	355
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	355
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	355

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Adjusting the Speakers

BAL:

Press this knob lightly

it extends. Turn the knob

to move the sound

the left or right speakers.

The

middle position balances the sound between the speakers.

FADE:

Press the knob lightly

extends. Then pull

the knob all the way out. Turn it

to move the sound to

the

front

rear

speakers.

The

middle position balances

the sound between

the

speakers.

Push these knobs back into their stored

positions when

you’re not using them.

Playing

Cassette Tape

Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are

minutes long

on each side. Tapes longer than

that are

thin they may not work well in this player.

The

longer

side with the tape visible should face

to the

right. If the ignition is

on,

but the

radio is off, the tape

can be

inserted and will begin playing. If you hear

nothing but a

garbled

sound,

the

tape may not be in

squarely. Press

EJECT

remove the

tape and start over.

While the tape is playing,

use

the

VOL,

FADE, BAL,

TREB, BASS and TONE

controls

just

as you do

for the

radio. The

display will show TP with a box around it

and an arrow to show which side of the tape

playing.

Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or

chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the

display. If you want to

insert

tape

when the ignition is

off,

first press EJECT

RCL.

and a number appear on the radio display, the tape

won’t play because of an error.

ElO:

The

tape is tight and the player can’t turn

the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with

the open end down and try to

turn

the right hub

counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over

and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape

may

be damaged and should not

be used in the

player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is

working properly.

Ell:

The tape is

broken. Try a new tape.

If any error

occurs repeatedly

an error can’t be

corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio

displays an error number, write it down and provide it

to your retailer when reporting the problem.

REV

(1):

Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly.

Press it again to return to playing speed.

The

radio will

play the last-selected station while the tape reverses.

You may select stations

during REV operation by

using

TUNE.