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0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you're awaiting an opportunity. For too one thing, following closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you're following a larger vehicle. Also, you won't have adequate space the if vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay inthe right lane and don't get too close. Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clearto pass, you will have a "running start" that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happens to causeyou to cancel your pass, you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into theright lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. Thevehicle you just passed may seem to befarther away from you than it really is.) Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. If you're being passed, make it easy for the following driver to getahead of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right. 0 0 0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to pass you as you pull out to pass slow vehicle. the Remember to glance overyour shoulder and check the blind spot. Loss of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency,don't give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek anescape route or area of less danger.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	10
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	13
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	27
Rear Seat Passengers	35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Children	42
Child Restraints	45
Larger Children	56
Safety Belt Extender	59
Checking Your Restraint Systems	59
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	59
Features and Controls	61
Keys	62
Door Locks	64
Keyless Entry System	68
Trunk	73
Theft	74
Passlock	74
New Vehicle "Break-In"	75
Ignition Positions	76
Starting Your Engine	77
Engine Coolant Heater	78
Automatic Transaxle Operation	80
Parking Brake	84
Shifting Into PARK (P)	85
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	87
Parking Over Things That Burn	87
Engine Exhaust	88
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	88
Windows	89
Tilt Steering Wheel	90
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	91
Exterior Lamps	98
Interior Lamps	100
Mirrors	103
Storage Compartments	106
Power Sunroof	109
Instrument Panel - Your Information System	110
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	115
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	127
Comfort Controls	128
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	128
Heating	130
Ventilation	130
Defogging and Defrosting	130
Rear Window Defogger	135
Setting the Clock	135
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	135
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	140
Trunk Mounted CD Changer	146
Theft-Deterrent Feature	149
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	151
Understanding Radio Reception	151
Tips About Your Audio System	152
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	153
Care of Your Compact Discs	154
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	154
Backglass Antenna	154
Your Driving and the Road	155
Defensive Driving	156
Drunken Driving	157
Control of a Vehicle	160
Braking	160
Steering	165
Off-Road Recovery	167
Passing	167
Loss of Control	168
Driving at Night	170
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	171
City Driving	174
Freeway Driving	175
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	176
Highway Hypnosis	177
Hill and Mountain Roads	177
Winter Driving	179
Loading Your Vehicle	183
Towing a Trailer	185
Problems on the Road	193
Hazard Warning Flashers	194
Other Warning Devices	194
Jump Starting	195
Towing Your Vehicle	201
Engine Overheating	207
If a Tire Goes Flat	216
Changing a Flat Tire	217
Compact Spare Tire	227
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	228
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	239
Air Cleaner	244
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	246
Engine Coolant	249
Power Steering Fluid	253
Windshield Washer Fluid	254
Brakes	255
Battery	258
Bulb Replacement	259
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	266
Tires	267
Appearance Care	275
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	275
Care of Safety Belts	277
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	278
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	278
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	280
Sheet Metal Damage	280
Finish Damage	281
Underbody Maintenance	281
Chemical Paint Spotting	281
Appearance Care Materials Chart	282
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	283
Service Parts Identification Label	283
Electrical System	284
Replacement Bulbs	290
Capacities and Specifications	291
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	292
Maintenance Schedule	293
Introduction	294
Your Vehicle and the Environment	294
How This Section is Organized	295
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	296
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	305
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	309
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	310
Part E: Maintenance Record	312
Customer Assistance Information	315
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	316
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	318
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	319
Canadian Roadside Assistance	320
Courtesy Transportation	320
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	321
Warranty Information	322
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	322
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	323
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	323
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	323

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Do not get

too

the

vehicle you want to

pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For

one

thing,

following

too

closely reduces your area

vision, especially if you’re following a larger

vehicle.

Also,

you won’t have

adequate

space

if the

vehicle ahead suddenly slows

stops. Keep back

a reasonable distance.

When it looks like a chance to pass

coming up,

start to accelerate but stay

the right lane and

don’t get too close. Time your move

you will be

increasing speed as

the

time

comes to move into the

other lane.

the way is

clear to pass, you will have

a “running start” that more than makes up for

the

distance you would lose by dropping back. And

something happens to

cause you

cancel your pass,

you need only slow down and drop back again and

wait for another opportunity.

other cars

are

lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait

your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to

pass

you

pull out

pass

the slow vehicle.

Remember

glance

over your shoulder and check

the blind spot.

Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and

start your left lane change signal before moving out

of the right lane

pass. When

you

are

far

enough

ahead of the passed vehicle to see

its

front

your

inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal

and move back into

the

right lane. (Remember that

your right outside mirror is convex.

The vehicle you

just passed may seem to

be farther away from you

than it really is.)

Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time

on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the

next vehicle.

Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.

Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may

be slowing down or starting to turn.

following driver to

get ahead

you. Perhaps you

can ease a little to the right.

If you’re being passed, make it easy for the

Loss

Control

Let’s review what driving experts say about what

happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering

and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the

tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.

In any

emergency, don’t give up. Keep

trying to steer

and

constantly

seek

an escape route or area of less

danger.