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Playing a Cassette Tape Press EJECT or RECALL to load a tape with the ignition off. Then insert the cartridge. If the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphic display whenever a tape is inserted. When a tape is active, the tape symbol will be accompanied by a direction arrow. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controlsjust as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show the tape symbol and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. The player automatically senses the cartridge for metal or Cr02 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected to play first. PROG (2): Press this button to play the other side of the tape. NEXT (3): Press this button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. Your tape must have at leastthree seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation. The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation. REV (4): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. Theradio will play the last-selected station while the tape reverses. 00 ( 5 ) : Press this button to reduce background noise. Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby@Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation. FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape advances. 3-14

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Controls	10
Manual Seats	10
Power Seats	11
Folding Driver’s Seatback	11
Reclining Front Seatbacks	12
Manual Lumbar Control	14
Head Restraints	14
Rear Seats	14
Second Row Safety Belt Storage	15
Dump and Stow Feature	15
Solid Bench Seats	16
Split Bench Seats	26
Captain Chairs	34
Why Safety Belts Work	38
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts	41
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	42
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	50
Questions and Answers About Air Bags	53
Reat Seat Passengers	57
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	60
Important for Buckling Children in Child Restraints	64
Using the Built-In Child Restraint	66
How to Use Child Restraints	76
Child Restraint Top Straps	77
How to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender	88
Checking Your Restraint Systems	88
Replacing Parts After a Crash	88
Features and Controls	89
Important Information About Keys	90
Door Locks	91
Remote Lock Control	95
Battery Replacement for RKE	98
Switchbanks	100
Sliding Door	101
Power Sliding Door	103
Operation of Sliding Door Security Locks	107
Preventing Theft of Your Vehicle	111
New Vehicle "Break-In"	114
Ignition Positions	114
Tips on Starting Your Engine	116
Using the Engine Coolant Heater	117
Automatic Transaxle Operation	119
Parking Brake Guidelines	123
Important Information on Engine Exhaust	127
Locks and Lighting Choices	129
Windows	138
Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel	140
Functions of the Multifunction Lever	140
How to Use the High/Low Beam Headlamp Changer	141
Windshield Wipers and Fluid	142
Using Cruise Control	143
Exterior Lamps	147
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	147
Interior Lamps	149
Rearview Mirrors	154
Storage Compartments	155
Driver Information Center	159
Accessory Power Outlets	172
Sun Roof	173
Air Inflator System	174
Instrument Panel Overview	176
All About Your Warning Lights and Gages	180
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	195
Comfort Controls	196
Air Conditioning	197
Heating	198
Ventilation System and Tips	198
Rear Climate Control	199
Tips for Defogging and Defrosting	202
Rear Window Defogger	202
Setting the Clock	203
Radios	203
Rear Seat Audio	209
Remote Compact Disc Player	211
Theft-Deterrent Feature	218
Steering Wheel Controls	220
Understanding Radio Reception	221
Tips About Your Audio System	221
Adding Sound Equipment to Your Vehicle	222
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	222
Care of Your Compact Discs	224
Antenna	224
Your Driving and the Road	227
Defensive Driving	228
Driving Drunk	229
Having Control of Your Vehicle	232
Your Braking System Information	232
Anti-Lock Brake Information	233
Traction Control System	235
Braking in Emergencies	236
Steering Tips	237
Off-Road Recovery	239
Passing Other Vehicles	239
Losing Control of Your Vehicle	241
Night Driving	242
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	243
City Driving	246
Freeway Driving	247
Tips Before Leaving on a Long Trip	248
Avoiding Highway Hypnosis	248
Winter Driving	251
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard	253
Loading Your Vehicle	255
Electronic Level Control	255
Helpful Hints for Towing a Trailer	257
Problems on the Road	265
How to Use Warning Flashers	266
Other Types of Warning Devices	267
Step-by-Step Procedure for Jump Starting	267
Information You Should Know Before Towing	272
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front	274
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear	275
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	276
If Your Engine is Overheating	276
If Steam is Coming From Your Engine	277
Cooling System	279
How to Add Coolant	280
What to do if a Tire Goes Flat	286
How to Change a Flat Tire	286
Where to Store the Flat Tire and Tools	295
Information on the Compact Spare Tire	296
If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Snow or on Ice	297
How to Rock Your Vehicle to Get Unstuck	298
Service and Appearance Care	299
Doing Your Own Service Work	300
What Kind of Fuel to Use	301
Using Fuel in Foreign Countries	302
Where to Put the Fuel and Filling the Tank	303
Checking Things Under the Hood	305
Checking Your Engine Oil	308
Air Cleaner	313
Pollen Filter	314
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	315
Engine Coolant	318
Power Steering Fluid	322
Where to Fill the Windshield Washer Fluid	323
Important Brake Information	324
Information on Your Vehicle’s Battery	328
Tips on Vehicle Storage	328
Bulb Replacement Procedures	329
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	336
How and When to Check Tire Inflation	338
When it is Time to Buy New Tires	340
Wheel Alignment	342
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	345
Care of the Safety Belts	347
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	348
How to Clean Aluminum Wheels	350
Underbody Maintenance	351
Recommended Appearance Care Materials	352
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	353
The Electrical System	354
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	355
Replacement Bulb Types for Your Vehicle	360
Capacities and Specifications	360
Air Conditioning Specifications	360
Vehicle Dimensions	361
Normal Replacement Parts	361
Maintenance Schedule	363
Introduction to Your Maintenance Schedule	364
Your Vehicle and the Environment	364
How this Section is Organized	365
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	366
Selecting the Right Schedule for Your Vehicle	366
Short Trip/City Definition	367
Short Trip/City Intervals	367
Long Trip/Highway Definition	368
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	368
Owner Checks at Each Fuel Fill-up	399
What to Check at Least Once a Month	399
What to Check at Least Twice a Year	400
What to Check at Least Once a Year	400
Periodic Maintenance Inspections	403
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	405
Tips for Keeping Track of Maintenance	407
A Place to Record Maintenance Procedures	407
Customer Assistance Information	409
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	410
Customer Assistance Information	411
Address for Writing to Oldsmobile	412
Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	412
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program	413
Phone Number for Roadside Assistance	413
Oldsmobile Courtesy Transportation	414
BBB Autoline Information	415
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	416
Reporting Safety Defects to Canadian Government	417
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	417
Ordering Service Publications in Canada	417
How to Order Service Publications	418
Order Form for Service Publications	419

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Playing a Cassette

Tape

Press

EJECT

or RECALL to load a tape

with

the

ignition

off.

Then

insert the cartridge. If the ignition is

on but the radio is off,

the

tape will begin playing. A

tape symbol

shown in

the center of the graphic display

whenever

tape is inserted. When a tape is active, the

tape symbol will be accompanied by a direction arrow.

While the tape is playing,

use

the

VOL,

FADE, BAL,

BASS and TREB

controls

just as

you do for the radio.

Other controls may have different functions when a tape

is inserted. The display

will

show

the

tape symbol and

an arrow to show which side

the tape is playing.

The player automatically senses

the

cartridge

for

metal

or Cr02 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime a tape

inserted, the top side is selected

play first.

(1):

Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to

search for the previous selection on

the tape. Your tape

must have at least three seconds

silence between each

selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction

arrow blinks during PREV or

SEEK

operation.

The

sound will mute during PREV

or SEEK operation.

PROG

(2):

Press this button to

play

the other side

the tape.

(3):

Press this button or the SEEK right arrow

to search for the

selection

the tape. Your tape

must

have

least three seconds of silence between

each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work. The tape

direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation.

The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation.

REV

(4):

Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly.

Press

again to return to playing speed.

The radio will

play the last-selected station while the tape reverses.

(5):

Press this button to reduce background

noise. Note that

the

double-D symbol will appear

the display.

Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Dolby

and

the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

FWD

(6):

Press this button to advance quickly to

another part

the tape. Press the

button again

return

playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected

station while the tape advances.

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