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Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the leftor right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. 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 positions when you're not using them. 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 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 to remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB, BASS, TONE, SEEK and SCAN controls just as you do for theradio. The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is 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 a tape when the ignition is off, first press EJECT or RCL. If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape won't play because of an error. E10: 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 to the left 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. E l l : The tape is broken. Try a new tape. If any error occurs repeatedly 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 during REV operation by using TUNE. 3-9

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	10
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	29
Rear Seat Passengers	36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	40
Center Passenger Position	42
Children	44
Child Restraints	47
Larger Children	58
Safety Belt Extender	61
Checking Your Restraint Systems	61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	61
Features and Controls	65
Keys	66
Door Locks	68
Remote Lock Control	70
Trunk	74
Theft	75
Passlock	76
New Vehicle "Break-In"	77
Ignition Positions	77
Starting Your Engine	78
Engine Coolant Heater	81
Automatic Transaxle Operation	82
Parking Brake	87
Shifting Into PARK (P)	88
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	90
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	91
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	91
Windows	92
Horn	93
Tilt Wheel	93
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	94
Exterior Lamps	101
Interior Lamps	103
Mirrors	106
Storage Compartments	107
Accessory Power Outlet	109
Instrument Panel	110
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	114
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	125
Comfort Controls	126
Climate Control System	126
Air Conditioning	127
Heating	127
Defogging and Defrosting	128
Rear Window Defogger	128
Ventilation System	129
Audio Systems	130
Setting the Clock	130
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	131
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc with Automatic Tone Control	135
Theft-Deterrent Feature	140
Understanding Radio Reception	142
Tips About Your Audio System	142
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	143
Care of Your Compact Discs	144
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	144
Rear Window Defogger Antenna	145
Your Driving and the Road	149
Defensive Driving	150
Drunken Driving	151
Control of a Vehicle	154
Braking	154
Steering	158
Off-Road Recovery	160
Passing	161
Loss of Control	162
Driving at Night	163
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	165
City Driving	168
Freeway Driving	169
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	170
Highway Hypnosis	171
Hill and Mountain Roads	171
Winter Driving	173
Recreational Vehicle Towing	177
Loading Your Vehicle	179
Towing a Trailer	181
Problems on the Road	189
Hazard Warning Flashers	190
Other Warning Devices	191
Jump Starting	191
Towing Your Vehicle	196
Engine Overheating	203
Cooling System	205
If a Tire Goes Flat	212
Changing a Flat Tire	213
Compact Spare Tire	224
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	225
Service and Appearance Care	229
Service	230
Fuel	231
Fuels in Foreign Countries	233
Filling Your Tank	233
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	236
Checking Things Under the Hood	236
Engine Oil	240
Air Cleaner	245
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	246
Engine Coolant	249
Thermostat	253
Power Steering Fluid	253
Windshield Washer Fluid	254
Brakes	255
Battery	259
Bulb Replacement	260
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	264
Tires	264
Appearance Care	272
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	273
Care of Safety Belts	275
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	276
Appearance Care Materials Chart	279
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	280
Electrical System	280
Replacement Bulbs	285
Capacities and Specifications	286
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	286
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	287
Vehicle Dimensions	287
Maintenance Schedule	291
Introduction	292
How This Section is Organized	293
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	294
Short Trip/City Definition	295
Short Trip/City Intervals	295
Long Trip/Highway Definition	296
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	296
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	297
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	311
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	320
Part C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections	324
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	326
Part E: Maintenance Record	327
Customer Assistance Information	331
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	332
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	334
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	335
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	337
Warranty Information	338
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	338
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	339
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	339
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	339

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Adjusting

the

Speakers

BAL:

Press this knob lightly

it extends. Turn

the knob

to move the sound to

the

leftor right

speakers. The

middle position

balances the sound between the speakers.

FADE:

Press the knob lightly

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 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.

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,

TONE,

SEEK and SCAN controls just as

you do

for

the

radio. The display will show

with a

box

around

and an arrow to show which side of the

tape is 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 a tape when the ignition

off,

first press EJECT

RCL.

and a number appear on the radio display, the tape

won’t play because of an error.

E10:

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 to the

left with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat.

the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be

damaged and should not be used in the

player.

Try

new tape to make sure your player is

working properly.

Ell:

The tape is broken. Try a new tape.

any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be

corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio

displays an error number, write

down and provide

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.

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