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The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem,the system will turn off and the warning light willcome on. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Low Traction Light (Option) If your vehicle has the traction control system, there will be a LOW TRACTION light on the instrument panel. LOW TRACTION When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, or when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, theLOW TRACTION light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will come on and stay on for four seconds when your anti-lock system adjusts brake pressure less than four seconds or for when your traction control system limits wheel spin for less than four seconds.Otherwise, the light will go out as soon as the anti-lock system stops adjusting brake pressure orthe traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. The LOW TRACTION light alsocomes on briefly, as a bulb check,when the engine is started. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active. 2-91

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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The traction control system warning light may come on

for the following

reasons:

If there’s a

brake system problem that is specifically

related to traction control, the traction control system

will turn

off

and the warning light will come on. If

your brakes begin to

overheat,

the

traction control

system will turn off and the warning light will come

on until your brakes cool down.

the

traction control system is affected by an

engine-related

problem,the system will turn off and

the warning light

will come on.

If the traction control system warning light comes on

and stays

for an extended period of time when the

system

turned on, your vehicle needs service.

Low

Traction

Light

(Option)

LOW

TRACTION

If your vehicle has

the

traction control

system,

there will be

LOW

TRACTION light on the

instrument panel.

When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure

help

avoid

braking

skid, or when your traction

control system is limiting wheel spin,

the

LOW

TRACTION light will come on. Slippery road

conditions may exist if this light comes on,

adjust

your driving accordingly. The light will come on and

stay

for

four

seconds when your anti-lock system

adjusts

brake

pressure

for less than four

seconds

when your traction control system limits wheel spin for

less than four

seconds. Otherwise, the light will

out

as soon as the anti-lock system

stops

adjusting brake

pressure

or the traction control system stops limiting

wheel spin.

The

LOW

TRACTION light

alsocomes

briefly, as a

bulb

check, when the

engine is started. If the light

doesn’t come on then, have it fixed

it will be there to

tell you

when

the

system is active.

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