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PUSHBUTTONS: The fivenumbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. Setting theTone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decreasebass. When you use this control, the radio's tone setting will switch to manual. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio's tone setting will switch to manual. If a station is weak or noisy, you maywant to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you're not using them. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected. 5 . Press and hold one of the fivenumbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the tone that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. P SCAN: Press SCAN formore than two seconds, and P SCAN will appear on the display. The radiowill go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press SCANagain to stop scanning. TONE: This featureallows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for jazz, vocal, pop, rock and classical stations. JAZZ will appear on the display when you first press TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will appear. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB knobs, control will return to them and MANUAL will appear. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to left or right speakers. The middle the position balances the sound between the speakers. 3-14

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	10
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	29
Rear Seat Passengers	35
Center Passenger Position	40
Children	42
Child Restraints	44
Larger Children	52
Safety Belt Extender	55
Checking Your Restraint Systems	55
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	55
Features and Controls	57
Keys	58
Door Locks	60
Remote Lock Control	63
Trunk	66
Theft	68
Passlock	68
New Vehicle "Break-In"	69
Ignition Positions	70
Starting Your Engine	72
Engine Coolant Heater	75
Automatic Transaxle Operation	77
Manual Transaxle Operation	81
Parking Brake	84
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)	85
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	87
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	87
Parking Over Things That Burn	88
Engine Exhaust	88
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	89
Windows	90
Tilt Wheel	91
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	91
Exterior Lamps	99
Interior Lamps	102
Mirrors	105
Storage Compartments	106
Accessory Power Outlet	110
Sunroof	111
Instrument Panel	112
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	116
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	131
Comfort Controls	132
Climate Control System	132
Air Conditioning	133
Heating	134
Defogging and Defrosting	134
Rear Window Defogger	135
Audio Systems	136
Setting the Clock	136
AM-FM Stereo	137
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	139
Theft-Deterrent Feature	149
Understanding Radio Reception	151
Tips About Your Audio System	151
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	152
Care of Your Compact Discs	153
Rear Window Defogger Antenna	153
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	169
Driving at Night	170
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	172
City Driving	175
Freeway Driving	176
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	177
Highway Hypnosis	178
Hill and Mountain Roads	178
Winter Driving	180
Recreational Vehicle Towing	184
Loading Your Vehicle	187
Towing a Trailer	189
Problems on the Road	197
Hazard Warning Flashers	198
Other Warning Devices	199
Jump Starting	199
Towing Your Vehicle	204
Engine Overheating	209
If a Tire Goes Flat	217
Changing a Flat Tire	218
Compact Spare Tire	228
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	229
Service and Appearance Care	231
Fuel	233
Fuels in Foreign Countries	234
Filling Your Tank	235
Checking Things Under the Hood	238
Engine Oil	242
Air Cleaner	248
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	249
Manual Transaxle Fluid	252
Hydraulic Clutch	253
Engine Coolant	254
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	258
Thermostat	258
Power Steering Fluid	258
Windshield Washer Fluid	259
Brakes	260
Battery	265
Bulb Replacement	265
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	270
Appearance Care	278
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile	278
Care of Safety Belts	281
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile	282
Cleaning Tires	283
Appearance Care Materials Chart	285
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	286
Electrical System	286
Replacement Bulbs	291
Capacities and Specifications	292
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	292
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	293
Dimensions	293
Maintenance Schedule	295
Introduction	296
Your Vehicle and the Environment	296
How This Section is Organized	297
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	298
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	298
Selecting the Right Schedule	298
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	335
At Each Fuel Fill	335
At Least Once a Month	335
At Least Twice a Year	336
At Least Once a Year	336
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	339
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	339
Exhaust System Inspection	339
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection	339
Throttle Linkage Inspection	339
Brake System Inspection	340
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection	340
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	341
Part E: Maintenance Record	343
Customer Assistance Information	347
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	348
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	350
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	351
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	353
Warranty Information	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	355
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	355
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	355

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PUSHBUTTONS:

The

five numbered pushbuttons let

you return

your favorite stations. You can set up to

stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). Just:

Turn the radio on.

Press AM-FM to select the band.

Tune in the desired station.

Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits

the type of station selected.

Press and hold one of the

five numbered buttons.

The sound will mute. When it returns, release the

button. Whenever you press that numbered button,

the station you set will return and the tone that

you

selected will also be automatically selected for

that button.

Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

SCAN:

Press SCAN

formore than two seconds, and

P SCAN will appear

the display. The

radiowill go

the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons,

stop

for a few seconds, then go on

the next preset station.

Press

SCAN again

stop scanning.

Setting

the Tone

BASS:

Press this knob lightly

it extends. Turn the

knob

increase or

decrease bass. When you use this

control, the radio’s tone setting will switch to manual.

TREB:

Press this knob lightly

extends. Then pull

the knob all the way out.

Turn

the knob to increase or

decrease treble. When

you

use this control, the radio’s

tone setting will switch to manual. If a station is weak or

noisy,

you

may want to decrease the treble.

Push these knobs back into their stored positions when

you’re not using them.

TONE:

This

feature allows you to choose preset bass

and treble equalization settings designed for

jazz,

vocal,

pop, rock and classical stations. JAZZ will appear on the

display when you first press TONE. Each time you press

it, another setting will appear on the display. Press

again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will

appear. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB

knobs. Also,

you use the BASS and TREB knobs,

control will return to them and MANUAL will appear.

Adjusting

the

Speakers

BAL:

Press

this

knob

lightly

it extends.

Turn

the

knob

move

the

sound

the

left or right

speakers. The middle

position

balances

the

sound

between

the

speakers.

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