1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 86

Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the leverall the way up or down. When the turn isfinished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal. it If a bulb is burned out, replace to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don'tgo on at all whenyou signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). Headlamp High/Low Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on. To signal a lane change,just raise or lower the lever until the arrow startsto flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. A warning chime signal willcome on if you have left your turn signal on for more than mile (1 km). 3/4 The headlamp high/low beam indicator may flash the if Daytime Running Lights (DRL) systemis experiencing a problem or if a headlamp is malfunctioning.