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That's the reason for this part. Init are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. your safety and that of Many of these are important for your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag the added weight. The engineis of required to operateat relatively higher speeds and under greater loads,generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer addsconsiderably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 0 Then, during the first500 miles (800 km) you that m) tow a trailer, don't drive over50 mph (80 k k and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive fasterthan the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle's parts. the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. 0 Three important considerations have to do with weight: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving.A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. 0 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1000 lbs. (450 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pulla trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. 4-32

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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That’s the reason for this part.

are many

time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.

Many

these

are

important

for

your safety and that of

your passengers.

please read this section carefully

before you pull a trailer.

Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,

wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder

against

the

drag

of the added weight. The

engine is

required to

operate at relatively higher speeds and under

greater

loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the

trailer

adds considerably

wind resistance, increasing

the pulling requirements.

You

Decide

Pull

Trailer

you do,

here

are

some important points:

There

are many different laws,

including speed limit

restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make

sure

your rig will be legal, not only where you live

but

also where you’ll be

driving.A good source

for

this

information can be

state

provincial police.

Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch

dealer about sway controls.

Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first

1,000

miles

600

km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,

axle or other parts could be damaged.

Then, during the

first

500

miles

(800

km)

that you

tow

trailer, don’t drive

over

mph

(80

kmk)

and

don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your

engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the

heavier loads.

Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer.

Don’t drive

faster

than the maximum posted speed

for trailers (or

more than

mph

(90

km/h))

save wear on your vehicle’s parts.

Three important considerations have to do with weight:

the weight

the trailer,

the weight of the trailer tongue

and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires.

Weight

the

Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

It should never weigh more than

1000

lbs.

(450

kg).

But even that can be too heavy.

It depends on how

you plan to use your rig.

For

example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside

temperature and how much your vehicle is used to

pulla

trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any

special equipment that you have on your vehicle.

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