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Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. Themiddle position is a detent and balances the speakers. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front rear speakers. Themiddle or position is a detent and balances the speakers. Playing a CassetteTape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible goes in first. If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound,it may not be in squarely. Press STOP-EJECT to removethe tape and start over. While the tape playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, is TREB and BASS controls just asyou do for the radio. Other controlsmay have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will not work in your cassette player. These adapters will cause an error message to show on the display, and the adapter cassettewill be ejected. FORWARD: Press the right arrow to rapidly advance the tape. It will continue forwardinguntil you press the right arrow again lightly. REVERSE: Press the left arrow to rapidly reverse the tape. It will continue reversing until you press the left arrow again lightly. PROG-RCL: Press this knob to hear the other side of a tape that is playing. STOP-EJECT Press this button to remove the tape or stop playing the tape and switch to the radio. CLN: This message may appear onthe display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it assoon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See "Care of Your Cassette Tape Player" in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold STOP-EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. 3-13

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	20
Why Safety Belts Work	21
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Adults	25
Driver Position	25
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	38
Right Front Passenger Position	39
Rear Seat Passengers	39
Center Passenger Position	43
Children	45
Smaller Children and Babies	45
Built-in Child Restraint	47
Child Restraints	56
Larger Children	61
Safety Belt Extender	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Features and Controls	65
Keys	65
Front Doors	67
Door Locks	68
Remote Lock Control	72
Illuminated Entry System	75
Sliding Door	76
Power Sliding Door	77
Liftgate	83
Theft	85
New Vehicle “Break-In”	86
Ignition Positions	87
Starting Your Engine	88
Engine Coolant Heater	90
Automatic Transaxle Operation	91
Parking Brake	95
Shifting Into PARK (P)	96
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	99
Parking Over Things That Burn	99
Engine Exhaust	100
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	100
Windows	101
Horn	102
Tilt Steering Wheel	103
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	103
Windshield Wipers	105
Windshield Washer	106
Cruise Control	108
Lamps	112
Interior Lamps	113
Mirrors	116
Storage Compartments	117
Cupholders/Ashtray/Lighter	122
Locking Storage Bin	123
Convenience Net	125
Luggage Carrier	126
Sun Visors	129
Accessory Power Outlet	130
Air Inflator System	130
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	132
Instrument Panel Cluster	134
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	136
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	149
Comfort Controls	149
Air Conditioning	151
Heating	151
Ventilation System	152
Rear Climate Control	154
Defogging and Defrosting	156
Rear Window Defogger	157
Audio Systems	157
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo	157
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	157
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	157
AM-FM Stereo	158
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	159
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	162
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	164
Theft-Deterrent Feature	167
Steering Wheel Controls	170
Understanding Radio Reception	171
Tips About Your Audio System	171
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	172
Care of Your Compact Discs	172
Integrated Roof Antenna	173
Your Driving and the Road	175
Defensive Driving	175
Drunken Driving	176
Control of a Vehicle	179
Braking	179
Steering	182
Off-Road Recovery	184
Passing	185
Loss of Control	186
Driving at Night	187
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	189
City Driving	192
Freeway Driving	193
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	194
Highway Hypnosis	195
Hill and Mountain Roads	195
Winter Driving	197
Loading Your Vehicle	201
Towing a Trailer	203
Problems on the Road	213
Hazard Warning Flashers	213
Other Warning Devices	214
Jump Starting	214
Towing Your Vehicle	219
Engine Overheating	224
If a Tire Goes Flat	234
Changing a Flat Tire	234
Compact Spare Tire	244
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	245
Service and Appearance Care	247
Service	247
Fuel	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	249
Filling Your Tank	250
Checking Things Under the Hood	252
Engine Oil	255
Air Cleaner	260
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	261
Engine Coolant	264
Radiator Pressure Cap	268
Thermostat	268
Power Steering Fluid	268
Windshield Washer Fluid	269
Brakes	271
Battery	274
Bulb Replacement	275
Tires	281
Appearance Care	288
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile	289
Cleaning the Built-In Child Restraint Pad	291
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness	291
Glass	292
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	292
Weatherstrips	292
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile	292
Aluminum Wheels	294
Cleaning Tires	294
Finish Damage	294
Underbody Maintenance	295
Collision Repair	295
Chemical Paint Spotting	295
Appearance Care Materials Chart	296
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	297
Service Parts Identification Label	297
Electrical System	298
Replacement Bulbs	304
Capacities and Specifications	305
Maintenance Schedule	307
Introduction	307
Your Vehicle and the Environment	307
How This Section is Organized	308
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	309
Short Trip/City Definition	310
Short Trip/City Intervals	310
Long Trip/Highway Definition	311
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	311
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	312
LongTrip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	331
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	340
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	344
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	345
Part E: Maintenance Record	347
Customer Assistance Information	349
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	349
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	351
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	352
Courtesy Transportation	353
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	355
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	356
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	356
Service and Owner Publications	357

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Adjusting

the

Speakers

BAL:

Turn the

control behind the upper knob to move

the sound

the left or right speakers.

Themiddle

position is a detent and balances the speakers.

FADE:

Turn the control behind the lower knob to move

the sound

the

front

or rear speakers.

The middle

position is a detent and balances

the

speakers.

Playing

Cassette Tape

Your tape player

is built to work best with tapes that are

minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than

that are

thin they may not work well in this player.

The longer

side with the tape visible goes in first. If

you

hear nothing or hear just a

garbled

sound,

it may

not be

in squarely. Press STOP-EJECT

remove

the tape and

start over.

While

the

tape

is playing, use

the

VOL,

FADE,

BAL,

TREB and

BASS

controls just

as you do for the radio.

Other

controls may have different functions when

tape

is inserted. The display will show an

arrow

to show

which side

the tape is playing.

Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact

disc players will

not work in your cassette player. These

adapters will cause an error message to show on

the

display, and the adapter

cassettewill be ejected.

FORWARD:

Press the right arrow

to rapidly advance

the tape. It will continue

forwarding until you press the

right arrow again lightly.

REVERSE:

Press the left arrow to rapidly reverse the

tape. It will continue reversing

until

you

press the left

arrow again lightly.

PROG-RCL:

Press this knob to hear the other side of a

tape that is playing.

STOP-EJECT

Press this button to remove the tape or

stop playing the tape and switch

the radio.

CLN:

This

message may appear

the

display.

does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It

will still play tapes, but

you should clean

as soon as

possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player.

See “Care of

Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index.

After you clean the player, press and hold STOP-EJECT

for

five seconds to reset

the

CLN indicator. The radio

will display

---

to show the indicator was reset.

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