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5. Buckle tkbelt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the if you everhad to. safety belt quickly 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end whileyou push the on down child restraint.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Controls	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Reclining Front Seatbacks	11
Rear Seats	13
Why Safety Belts Work	15
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Questions and Answers About Air Bags	30
Safety Belt Comfort Guides	37
How to Use Child Restraints	41
Important Information for Buckling Children in Child Restraints	43
Child Restraint Top Straps	44
How to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender	54
Checking Your Restraint Systems	54
Replaceing Parts After a Crash	54
Features and Controls	58
Important Information About Keys	60
Door Locks	61
Operation of Child Security Locks	62
Remote Lock Control	63
Battery Replacement for Remote Lock Control	65
Preventing Theft of Your Vehicle	68
New Vehicle "Break-In"	70
Ignition Positions	70
Tips on Starting Your Engine	71
Using the Engine Coolant Heater	72
Automatic Transaxle Operation	74
Second-Gear Start	78
Parking Brake Guidelines	78
Important Information on Engine Exhaust	82
Operation of Your Windows	83
Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel	84
Functions of the Multifunction Lever	85
How to Use the High/Low-Beam Headlamp Changer	86
Windshield Wipers and Fluid	87
Using Cruise Control	89
Exterior Lamps	92
Daytime Running Lamps (Dm) and Automatic Light Control (ALC)	93
Interior Lamps	94
Rearview Mirrors	96
Storage Compartments	98
Sunroof	102
Instrument Panel Overview	103
All About Your Warning Lights and Gages	107
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	122
Climate Controls	123
Air Conditioning	124
Heating	125
Tips for Defogging and Defrosting	125
Rear Window Defogger	126
Ventilation System and Tips	127
Setting the Clock	128
AM-FM Stereo	128
AM-FM Stereo With Cassette and ATC	130
AM-FM Stereo With CD Player and Cassette and ATC	135
Theft-Deterrent Feature	140
Understanding Radio Reception	142
Tips About Your Audio System	142
Adding Sound Equipment to Your Vehicle	143
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	143
Care of Your Compact Discs	144
Antenna	144
Your Driving and the Road	146
Defensive Driving	147
Driving Drunk	148
Having Control of Your Vehicle	151
Your Braking System Information	151
Anti-Lock Brake Information	152
Braking in Emergencies	154
Steering Tips	154
Off-Road Recovery Tips	156
Passing Other Vehicles	157
Losing Control of Your Vehicle	158
Night Driving	159
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	161
Tips Before Leaving on a Long Trip	166
Avoiding Highway Hypnosis	167
Driving on Hills and Mountains	167
Winter Driving	169
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard	171
Recreational Vehicle Towing	173
Loading Your Vehicle	175
Helpful Hints for Towing a Trailer	177
Problems on the Road	188
How to Use Warning Flashers	189
Other Types of Warning Devices	189
Step-by-step Procedure for Jump Starting	190
Information You Should Know Before Towing	195
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front	197
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear	198
If Your Engine is Overheating	199
If No Steam is Coming From Your Engine	200
How to Add Coolant	203
What to do if a Tire Goes Flat	207
How to Change a Flat Tire	208
Where to Store the Flat Tire and Tools	217
Information on the Compact Spare Tire	219
If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Snow or on Ice	220
How to Rock Your Vehicle	220
Service and Appearance Care	224
Doing Your Own Service Work	225
What Kind of Fuel to Use	226
Using Fuel in Foreign Countries	228
Where to Put the Fuel and Filling the Tank	228
Checking Things Under the Hood	230
Checking Your Engine Oil	234
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	239
Engine Coolant	239
Where to Fill the Windshield Washer Fluid	244
Important Brake Information	245
Infomation on Your Vehicle’s Battery	248
Tips on Vehicle Storage	249
Bulb Replacement Procedures	249
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	255
How and When to Check Tire Inflation	256
When it is Time to Buy New Tires	258
Wheel Alignment	261
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	264
Care of the Safety Belts	266
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	268
How to Clean Aluminum Wheels	269
Underbody Maintenance	270
Recommended Appearance Care Materials	271
The Electrical System	273
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	274
Replacement Bulb Types for Your Vehicle	280
Capacities and Specifications	280
Air Conditioning Specifications	281
Normal Replacement Parts	281
Maintenance Schedule	284
Introduction to Your Maintenance Schedule	285
Your Vehicle and the Environment	285
How this Section is Organized	286
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	287
Selecting the Right Schedule for Your Vehicle	287
Short Trip/City Intervals	288
Short Trip/City Definition	288
Long Trip/Highway Definition	289
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	289
Owner Checks at Each Fuel Fill-up	320
What to Check at Least Once a Month	320
What to Check at Least Twice a Year	321
What to Check at Least Once a Year	321
Periodic Maintenance Inspections	324
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	325
Tips for Keeping Track of Maintenance	326
A Place to Record Maintenance Procedures	326
Customer Assistance Information	330
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	331
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	333
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	334
Courtesy Transportation	335
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	336
Warranty Information	337
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	337
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	338
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	338
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	338