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Check Oil Level Warning When CHECK OIL LEVEL appears, it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.9 L to 1.4 L) low. The message will appear only if the engine isrunning and it's been at least eight minutes since the engine was last running. If the message appears, check the oil dipstick level. If it reads low, your oil level should be brought up to the proper level (see "Engine Oil" in the Index). After bringing the oil to the proper level, the ignition must be off for eightminutes to allow the majority of oil to drain into the oil pan. When the system counts down to zero distance remaining, even if you're in another display, a chime will sound and the display will show: TRIP COMPLETE The TRIP COMPLETE message will go off when you press any button, or when you turn your ignition to OFF, then on. The display returns to the mode displayed prior to the interruption. Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) ETA is based on the average speed, the date and time of the day, and the estimated distance to your destination. After you have entered your distance to destination, press ETA to display estimated time of arrival, such as: ETA TUE 12% PM Press ETA again to display the time to destination. The display will show the current time as the hours and minutes to destination, such as: 1250 TIME TO DEST If the time to destination calculation is seven days or greater, the display will read: TRIP OVER 7 DAYS Distance to Destination This feature acts as a reverse trip odometer by counting backward from an estimated distance which you enter before starting your trip. It also uses that information to determine the estimated time of arrival. To set, press DEST, then RESET and enter a maximum of four digits for the length of your trip. (Always use whole miles or kilometers.) Then press ENTER. The system will only accept the last four digits you enter as your distance to destination. The system will display the total distance to destination, such as: 365 MI TO DEST or 587 KM TO DEST

Section	Page
Table of Contents	7
Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	14
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Driver Position	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	33
Rear Seat Passengers	39
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	42
Center Passenger Position	44
Children	46
Child Restraints	49
Larger Children	60
Safety Belt Extender	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Features and Controls	67
Keys	68
Door Locks	70
Remote Lock Control	75
Trunk	80
Theft	81
Universal Theft-Deterrent	82
PASS-Key II	84
New Vehicle "Break-In"	85
Ignition Positions	86
Starting Your Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater	89
Parking Brake	93
Shifting Into PARK (P)	94
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	96
Parking Over Things That Burn	97
Engine Exhaust	97
Windows	98
Tilt Wheel	100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	100
Exterior Lamps	108
Interior Lamps	111
Mirrors	114
Storage Compartments	118
Cellular Telephone	121
Accessory Power Outlet	121
Sunroof	121
Universal Transmitter	122
Instrument Panel	126
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	130
Driver Information Center	141
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	151
Comfort Controls	152
Automatic Electronic Climate Control	152
Air Conditioning	156
Heating	157
Ventilation System	157
Defogging and Defrosting	159
Rear Window Defogger	159
Passenger Temperature Control	160
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control	160
Audio Systems	161
Setting the Clock	161
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	161
Trunk Mounted CD Changer	168
Theft-Deterrent Feature	171
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	173
Understanding Radio Reception	174
Tips About Your Audio System	174
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	175
Care of Your Compact Discs	176
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	176
Power Antenna Mast Care	177
Your Driving and the Road	179
Defensive Driving	180
Drunken Driving	181
Control of a Vehicle	183
Braking	184
Steering	188
Off-Road Recovery	191
Passing	191
Loss of Control	192
Driving at Night	194
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	195
City Driving	198
Freeway Driving	199
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	200
Highway Hypnosis	201
Hill and Mountain Roads	201
Winter Driving	203
Loading Your Vehicle	207
Towing a Trailer	209
Problems on the Road	217
Hazard Warning Flashers	218
Other Warning Devices	219
Jump Starting	219
Towing Your Vehicle	224
Engine Overheating	230
Cooling System	233
If a Tire Goes Flat	240
Changing a Flat Tire	240
Compact Spare Tire	249
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	250
Service and Appearance Care	253
Service	254
Fuel	255
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	260
Checking Things Under the Hood	260
Engine Oil	263
Air Cleaner	267
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	270
Engine Coolant	273
Windshield Washer Fluid	278
Brakes	280
Battery	283
Bulb Replacement	285
Headlamp Aiming	288
Tires	295
Appearance Care	303
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	303
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	307
Underbody Maintenance	309
Chemical Paint Spotting	309
Appearance Care Materials Chart	310
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	311
Electrical System	312
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	316
Replacement Bulbs	322
Capacities and Specifications	322
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	323
Engine Specifications	323
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	323
Vehicle Dimensions	324
Maintenance Schedule	327
Introduction	328
How This Section is Organized	329
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	330
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	330
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	340
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	344
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	346
Part E: Maintenance Record	348
Customer Assistance Information	351
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	352
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	354
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	355
Canadian Roadside Assistance	356
Courtesy Transportation	356
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	357
Warranty Information	358
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	358
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	359
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	359
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	359

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Check

Oil

Level

Warning

When

CHECK

OIL

LEVEL

appears, it indicates that the

engine oil level is 1 to

1/2 quarts

(0.9

L to

1.4

L) low.

The message will appear only if the engine

isrunning

and it’s been at least eight minutes since the engine was

last running. If the message appears, check the oil

dipstick level. If it reads low, your oil level should be

brought up to the proper level (see “Engine Oil” in the

Index). After bringing the oil to the proper level, the

ignition must be off for

eightminutes to allow the

majority

oil to drain into the oil pan.

Distance

Destination

This feature acts as a reverse trip odometer by counting

backward from an estimated distance which you enter

before starting your trip.

also uses that information to

determine the estimated time of arrival.

To set, press DEST, then

RESET

and enter a maximum

of four digits for the length

your trip. (Always use

whole miles or kilometers.) Then press ENTER.

The

system will only accept the last four digits you enter

as your distance to destination.

The system will display the total distance to destination,

such as:

365

DEST

587

KM TO

DEST

When

the

system counts down to zero distance

remaining, even

you’re in another display, a chime

will sound and the display will show:

TRIP

COMPLETE

The

TRIP

COMPLETE message will go off when you

press any button, or when you turn your ignition to

OFF,

then on. The display returns to the mode displayed prior

to the interruption.

Estimated

Time

Arrival

(ETA)

ETA is based on the average speed, the date and time

the day, and the estimated distance to your destination.

After you have entered your distance to destination,

press ETA to display estimated time

arrival, such as:

ETA TUE

12%

Press ETA again to display the time to destination. The

display will show the current time

the hours and

minutes to destination, such as:

1250 TIME

DEST

If the time to destination calculation is seven days

greater, the display will read:

TRIP

OVER

DAYS