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NOTE: While this mode provides increasedsecurity, it can be a problem if your remote lock control transmitter is damaged, lost orif it fails to operate for reason any while theContent Theft-Deterrent system is armed. The Content Theft-Deterrent system must be disarmed for the engine torun while in Mode 2; your key can no longer disarm the system. If your vehicle isequipped with the optional dealer installed Onstar@system, OnStar will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle if it has been programmed to Mode 2. To change the mode: 1. Follow the instructions for "Entering Programming Mode" listed previously. 2. Insert your second key fully into any door key cylinder and turn it tothe unlock position. This step is inconvenient, necessary to prevent but accidental programming of this featureto Mode 2. Do notprogram this feature to Mode without first 2 reading the special note contained the description in for thatmode. The doorkey cylinder must remain in the unlock position during Steps2 through 4. Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming The system will arm when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while door or the any liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition. The system will arm when you lock the doors with your key or remote lock control transmitterand the key is removed from the ignition. The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your key or remote lock control transmitter. Vehicles are deliveredprogrammed in Mode 1. 3. Press thehorn symbol on theremote lock control transmitter. 4. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by pressing the horn symbol on the remote lock control transmitter again. 5 . Repeat Step 3 until you hear thenumber of chimes that matches the modeyou want. 6. Remove your key from the door key cylinder. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following theinstructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	7
Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Controls	14
Rear Seats	18
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone	36
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers	40
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	41
Driver Position	41
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	49
Right Front Passenger Position	50
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)	50
Rear Seat Passengers	59
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	62
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)	65
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)	66
Children	68
Built-in Child Restraint	71
Child Restraints	82
Larger Children	98
Safety Belt Extender	101
Checking Your Restraint Systems	101
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	102
Features and Controls	103
Keys	104
Door Locks	106
Remote Lock Control	110
Switchbanks	115
Sliding Door	116
Power Sliding Door	117
Liftgate	122
Theft	124
Content Theft-Deterrent	125
New Vehicle "Break-In"	127
Ignition Positions	128
Starting Your Engine	129
Engine Coolant Heater	131
Automatic Transaxle Operation	132
Parking Brake	136
Shifting Into PARK (P)	137
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	139
Parking Over Things That Burn	140
Engine Exhaust	140
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	141
Locks and Lighting Choices	142
Windows	152
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	154
Exterior Lamps	161
Interior Lamps	163
Mirrors	166
Storage Compartments	167
Sun Visors	180
Accessory Inflator System	180
Accessory Power Outlet	183
Instrument Panel	184
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	188
Driver Information Center (DIC)	201
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	205
Comfort Controls	206
Air Conditioning	207
Heating	208
Defogging and Defrosting	208
Rear Window Defogger	209
Rear Climate Control	210
Ventilation System	212
Setting the Clock for All Systems	213
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	214
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	218
Rear Seat Audio	222
Remote Compact Disc Player	224
Theft-Deterrent Feature	225
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	228
Understanding Radio Reception	229
Tips About Your Audio System	229
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	230
Care of Your Compact Discs	231
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	231
Integrated Windshield Antenna	231
Your Driving and the Road	233
Defensive Driving	234
Drunken Driving	235
Control of a Vehicle	238
Braking	238
Steering	243
Off-Road Recovery	245
Passing	245
Loss of Control	247
Driving at Night	248
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	250
City Driving	253
Freeway Driving	254
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	255
Highway Hypnosis	256
Hill and Mountain Roads	256
Winter Driving	258
Loading Your Vehicle	262
Towing a Trailer	265
Problems on the Road	275
Hazard Warning Flashers	276
Other Warning Devices	276
Jump Starting	277
Towing Your Vehicle	281
Engine Overheating	287
If a Tire Goes Flat	298
Air Inflator	298
Changing a Flat Tire	298
Compact Spare Tire	308
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	309
Service and Appearance Care	311
Service	312
Fuel	313
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	317
Checking Things Under the Hood	318
Engine Oil	321
Air Cleaner	325
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement	326
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	328
Engine Coolant	331
Radiator Pressure Cap	334
Windshield Washer Fluid	336
Brakes	337
Battery	340
Bulb Replacement	341
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	348
Tires	349
Appearance Care	357
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	357
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	360
Underbody Maintenance	363
Chemical Paint Spotting	363
Appearance Care Materials Chart	364
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	365
Electrical System	366
Replacement Bulbs	374
Capacities and Specifications	374
Engine Specifications	374
Vehicle Dimensions	375
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	375
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	375
Maintenance Schedule	377
Introduction	378
Your Vehicle and the Environment	378
How This Section is Organized	379
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	380
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	380
Selecting the Right Schedule	380
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	405
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	409
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	410
Part E: Maintenance Record	412
Customer Assistance Information	415
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	416
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	418
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	419
Canadian Roadside Assistance	420
Courtesy Transportation	420
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	421
Warranty Information	422
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	422
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	423
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	423
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	423

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NOTE:

While

this mode provides

increased security, it

can be a problem if your remote lock

control

transmitter

damaged, lost

or if it

fails

operate

for

any reason

while

the Content Theft-Deterrent system is armed. The

Content Theft-Deterrent system must be disarmed for

the engine

torun while in Mode

your key can no

longer disarm the system.

If your vehicle

isequipped with the optional

dealer

installed Onstar@ system, OnStar will not be

able to

remotely unlock your vehicle if it has been programmed

Mode

Standard Arming and Disarming

The system will arm when you lock

the

doors using

either power door

lock

switch

while

any door or

the

liftgate

is open and the key is removed from

the

ignition.

The system will arm when you lock the

doors

with

your key

remote lock control

transmitter and the

key is removed from the ignition.

The system will disarm when

you

unlock the doors

with your key or

remote

lock

control

transmitter.

Vehicles are

delivered programmed in

Mode

To change the mode:

Follow the

instructions

for

“Entering

Programming

Mode” listed previously.

Insert your second key fully into any door key

cylinder and turn it

to the unlock position.

This

step

inconvenient,

but necessary to prevent

accidental programming of this

feature

to Mode

notprogram this feature

Mode

without first

reading the special

note

contained

in the description

for

thatmode. The

door key cylinder must remain in

the unlock position during

Steps

through

Press

the horn symbol on

the remote lock

control transmitter.

Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle

in.

You can change the mode by pressing the horn

symbol on the remote lock control transmitter again.

Repeat Step

until you hear

the number of chimes

that matches the

modeyou want.

Remove your key from the door key cylinder.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either

exit

the programming mode by following

the

instructions

later in this section or program the next

feature

available

on your vehicle.