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L-OCK (B): Before you put the key into theignition switch, the switch is in LOCK. It is also the only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle (on automatic transaxle models). OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure are using the correct if you key; so, is itall the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while turn the you key hard. But, turn the only with your hand. key Using a tool to forceit could break the or the key ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in theRUN position when the engine isrunning. But even when the engine isnot running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts,release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. Note that even if the engine isnot running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don't try to shift PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile to is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 2-14

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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L-OCK

(B):

Before you put the key into

the

ignition

switch, the switch

in LOCK. It

also the only

position in which you can remove the key.

This

locks

your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle

(on

automatic transaxle models).

OFF

(C):

This position unlocks the steering wheel and

ignition, but does not send electrical power to any

accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be

pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your

vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the

driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is

in the ignition.

RUN

(D): This position is where the key returns after

you start your engine and release the switch. The switch

stays in

the RUN position when the engine

running.

But even when the engine

is not running, you can use

RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and

to display some instrument panel warning lights.

START

(E):

This position starts the engine. When the

engine

starts,

release the key. The ignition switch will

return to

RUN

for normal driving.

Note that even

the engine

is not running, the positions

ACCESSORY

and RUN are on positions that allow you

to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.

NOTICE:

your key seems

stuck

LOCK

and you can’t

turn it,

sure

you are

using

the

correct

key; if

so,

all

the

way

in?

it is, then

turn

the

steering wheel

left and

right

while

you turn

the

key hard.

But,

turn

the

key only

with

your

hand.

Using

tool to

force

could

break

the

key or

the

ignition

switch.

none of this

works,

then

your

vehicle

needs

service.

Starting Your

Engine

Move your shift lever to PARK

(P)

or NEUTRAL (N).

Your engine won’t start in any other position

that’s a

safety feature.

restart when you’re already moving,

use NEUTRAL (N) only.

NOTICE:

Don’t

try

shift

PARK

(P)

your

Oldsmobile

is moving. If you do, you could

damage

the

transaxle.

Shift

PARK

(P)

only

when your

vehicle is stopped.

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