1993 Oldsmobile Bravada Owners Manual

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The Power of Intelligent~Engineering

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How to Use this~Manua1 . Seats & Safety Belts . Features & Controls .

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . Your Driving and the Road .

Problems on the Road . Service & Appearance Care .

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Maintenance Schedule. Customer Assistance Information . Includes “Reporting Safety Defects ’’ on page 286 Index.

Service Station Information

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T h e P o w e r I n t e l l i a e n t E n g i n e e r i n g

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Engineering with a purpose. It’s at

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the heart of every Oldsmobile. Your new Oldsmobile continues a 96-year tradition of engineering excellence.

That tradition was born in Lansing,

Michigan, on August 21, 1897, when Ransom E. Olds began buildmg a horseless carriage “in as nearly a perfect manner as possible.’’ Soon, Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation’s first assembly line.

Innovation and refinement have

always set Oldsmobiles apart. In 1939, Oldsmobile introduced the celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of today’s advanced systems. In 1948, the high-spirited Rocket V8 engine set standards for performance.

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In 1966, Toronado made front-wheel-

drive news, including Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year.” Stiu breaking new ground, the 1974 “Toro” became the first car equipped with a production “air bag.’’

Recent Oldsmobile engineering has

created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad 4 engine. Versions of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standards of economy and performance.

Today, the all-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of meaningful technology.

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The quality we built into your new Oldsmobile gives us the confidence to back it with the Oldsmobile Edge-the most comprehensive owner satisfaction program in the , i industry. The Edge gives you 24-hour roadside assistance,

"! Bumper-to-Bumper Plus Warranty protection, even free transportation

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while your vehicle is in for warranty service. With the Oldsmobile Edge, we've pledged to make your ownership experience a great one.

How to Use this Manual

MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER’S manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. There are nine tabs to help you find each of the parts of this manual. Each part begins with a brief list of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want.

Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts This part t e b you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.

Part 2: Features & Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.

Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

Part 4: Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating.

Part 9: Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Service Station Information: This is a quick reference of service information. You can find it on the last page of this manual.

Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good.

Part 7: Maintenance Schedule Ths part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

Part 8: Customer Assistance Informution This part tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects.

How to Use this Manual

Safety Warnings und Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

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You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means: Don’t Don’t do this Don’t let this happen

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these blue notices:

In the yellow caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. I€ you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

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In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In this manual, we’ve used the familiar words and colors that Oldsmobile has used for years. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

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Vehkle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an origjnal baktery:

Caution Possible Injury

Protect Eyes by Shielding

Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames

Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

These symbols have to do with your lights:

Fasten Safety Belts

Master Lighting Switch

Door LocklUnlock

Turn Signal Direction

Hazard Warning Flashers

Headlight High Beam

Parking Lights

Fog Lights

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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature

Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse

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Tailgate Window

Lighter

Horn

Speaker

Hood Release

How to Use this Manual

Vehicle Symbols (CONT.) These synbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wiper

Windshield Washer

Baitery Charging System

Windshield Defroster

Rear Window Defogger w

Fuel

'ngme Oil Pressure

Brake

Anti-Lock Brakes

Rear Window Wiper

Rear Window WasherlWiper

Ventilating Fan a

Power Window

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Part Seats Safety Belts

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts .

Seats and Seat Controls ..................... ... .... .. ..... .. ........ 12 FoldingRearSeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SafetyBelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Driver Position .................................................... 19 .................................... 23 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -23 Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Childre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Larger Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ................................... 37

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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats- how to adjust them-and also about reclining seatbacks and the folding rear seat.

Power Seat To adjust the driver's power seat: Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Lower the front of the seat by holding the switch down. Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the control right or left. Move the seat higher by holding the control up. Lower the seat by holding the control down. Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up. Lower the rear of the seat by holding the switch down.

Lumbar Contml This switch is located on the right front of the driver's seat and the left front of the passenger's seat. To adjust lower back support on the driver's seat: Press the switch left to increase support. Press the switch right to decrease support. To adjust lower back support on the passenger's seat: Press the switch right to increase support. Press the switch left to decrease support.

Manual Front Seat Move the control lever under the front of the passenger’s seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.

Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outside of your seat. Move the seatback where you want it, then release the lever. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Pull up on the lever and the seatback will go to its original upright position.

Sitting in a reclined position \ when your vehicle is in

motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic (Continued)

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I 4 bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

Folding Rear Seat You can fold the rear seatback down for more cargo space. The latch is in the upper center of the rear of the seatback. To lower the seatback, push it forward as you pull up on the latch. To raise it, lift the seatback and push it back until it locks in the upright position. Test to see that it is locked in place by pushing and pulling the seatback.

Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts.

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properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fwtened properly too.

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This figure lights^ up when you turn the key to Run or Start when your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the reminder to buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.

You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash,^ you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt even if you’re not buckled up. And some crashes can be so serious, like being hit by a train, that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed. After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter. . . a lot!

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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.

2. When the bike hits the block, it

stops. But the child keeps going!

3. Take the simplest "car." Suppose

it's just a seat on wheels.

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4. Put someone on it.

5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the

“car.” The rider doesn’t stop.

6. The 1 son keeps going until stopped by something. In a real windshield. . . vehicle, it could be the

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8. or the safety belts!

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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.

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Here A@ wuesrrons Mar Ask About Safety 6e/ts- and the Answers Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle

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after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be-whether you’re

wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted,

Q: Why don’t they just put in air

bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts?

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never

drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: “Air bags,” or Supplemental

Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only-so they work with safety belts, not instead of them. Every “air bag” system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has “air bags,” you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

A: You may be an excellent driver, but

if you’re in an accident-even one that isn’t your fault-you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers, Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

Driver This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to Run or Start, a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s safety belt is buckled, a buzzer will also sound.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly-Adults

This section is only for people of adult size.

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know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see the Index under Children and Safety Belts. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.

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lapshoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the Index under Seat Controls) so you can sit up straight.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the

belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks.

If the belt isn’t long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even f a t a l injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It

won’t give nearly as much protection this way.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong

place.

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too

loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

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your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

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lap-Shoulder Belt (CONT:) Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the

arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body.

You can be seriously injured a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

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forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be-sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

Right Front PasWwnger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See the Index under Driver Position. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.

Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap- shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts.

Here's How to Wear One Properly: 1 . Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks.

When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.

If the belt is not long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt &tender. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. To make the^ lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

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The lap pan of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

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The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

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your shoulder belt is too

loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

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When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Eictertder. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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fi should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’s abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child‘s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint.

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Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle.

A baby doesn’t weigh much-until a crash. During a crash a baby will

’ become so heavy you can’t hold it. l For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 kmfh), a 12-pound ’ (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-pund (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible

to hold.

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Smaller Children and Babies (COnrT.)

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Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that.

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you're the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.

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can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle-even when no child is in it.

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outsfde Position You'll be using the lap--shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position (CONI) 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to un- buckle it quickly if you ever need to.

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

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7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is. secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle thevehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Sear Positiun When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using the lap belt. But don’t use the rear center seat, unless the base of the child restraint is small enough to let you. reach the buckle and latch plate easily. See the Index under Top Strap if the child restraint has one.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (CONT.) 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.

2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow

the. instructions for the child restraint.

3. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say,

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4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through

or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the

release button faces upward or out- ward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.

6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint.

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7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice,

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

Securing a wild Restrainr In the Right Fmnt Seat You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the Index under Top Strap if the child restraint has one. 1 ,-Put the restraint on the seat. Follow

the instructions for the child restraint.

2. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child’s face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint.

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to un- buckle it quickly if you ever need to.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Fmnt Seat CON^) 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

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6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt

back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

8. Adjust the bucket seat forward until

the lap portion of the safety belt holds the restraint firmly. But don’t move it any more than needed to tighten the lap belt.

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To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.

Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.

Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.

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Larger Children (CONXI 1 CAUTION

Never do this. Here two children are wearing

the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap- shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of

the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s face or neck, you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt, if your vehicle has one.

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Never do this.

a Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the ‘ loulder part is behind the child. 11 the child wears the belt in this

in a crash the child might ide under the belt. The belt’s rce would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, and just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt.

Replacing Safety L J s After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If you ever see a label on a right front safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then it will be there to help protect you in an accident. You would see this label on the belt near the door opening. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts,

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Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash (CONZ) like the retractor, replaced or anchorage locations repaired-even if the belt wasn’t being us,ed at the time of the collision.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. GAU I IUN 1 Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

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Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. You’ll need the model year and model number for you1 vehicle. The model year is on your title and registration. And you can find the model number on the Certification/Tire label of your

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The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace.

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Part 2 Features & Controls

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on starting. shifting and braking . Also your Oldsmobile. and information on

explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you and what to do if you have a problem . if everything is working properly-

Keys ............................................................ 40 Locks ........................................................... 41 Remote Lock Control .............................................. 42 Tailgate ......................................................... 45 Ignition ......................................................... 49 StartingYourEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Shifting the Transmission ........................................... 53 RrkingBrake .................................................... 56 Shiftingintopark .................................................. 57 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Tilt Steering Wheel ................................................ 61 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................................ 62 CruiseControl .................................................... 63 Headlights ....................................................... 67 FogLights ....................................................... 68 Windshield Wipers ................................................ 69 Windshield Washer ................................................ 70 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...................................... 71 Overhead Console ................................................. 72 Sunvisors ....................................................... 77 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Storage Compartments .............................................. 79 Ashtrays and Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Luggagecarrier ................................................... 82 InstrumentPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Gages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(eys CAUTIUN is dangerous for many reasons. A I

eaving young children in a :hide with the ignition key

child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power. windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't l'eave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

The ignition keys are for the ignition only.

When a new Oldsmobile is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.

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The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.

new features that can help prevent . ._-Ai. But you can have a lot of a you ever lock your keys ins trouble getting into your vehi may even have mage i, vehicle to g( ' have extra key:

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CAUTION

A Unlocked doors can be

dangerous.

Passengers-especially children- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter thro'ugh an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be fir better off whenever you drive your vehicle.

II TheE are several ways to lock and

d o c k your vehicle. r'rom the Outside: Use your door key or Remote Lock Control.

From the Inside: To lock the door, push the manual locking lever forward. To unlock the door, push the lever back. The rear doors have only a manual door lock lever.

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Power Door Locks You can lock or unlock all doors at the same time from either front door. Push the switch forward to lock the doors. Push it rearward to unlock them. This switch does not keep you from locking or unlocking a door with the key. The switch on each rear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that’s a safety feature. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door.

Remote Lock Control You can lock and unlock your doors, or unlock your tailgate glass, from about 30 feet (9 m) using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Operation When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door will unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. All doors will lock when DOOR is pressed. The tailgate glass will unlock when is pressed, but only when the

transmission is in P (Park).

Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining transmitter with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitter must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.

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You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it. Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Should interference to this system occur, try this:

Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from the vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Oldsmobile dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries

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Battery Replacement (CONT) T0 Replace Batteries in the Remote Lock Control: 1. If your transmitter has a screw,

remove it from the back cover. If it doesn’t have a screw, pop the cover off by inserting a dime (or something similar) in the slot-between the covers and twisting.

2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half

fist.

3. Remove and replace the batteries (2016). 4. Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Check the transmitter operation.

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Tailgate Lock From the outside, use the round key to open the tailgate. With the key in the lock, turn the lock handle to the left to unlock the window. Raise the window, then turn the lock handle to the right to unlock the tailgate.

Power Tailgate Window Release From inside the vehicle, press the REAR WINDOW button, located to the left of the radio, to unlock the tailgate window. Your shift lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate window

open. Carbon monoxide (GO) gas can come into your vehicle. You

I ean't see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the tailgate window opm: * Make sure all other windows are shut. Turn the fan qn your heating. QI- cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT or BI-LEV Ale. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See the Index under Comfort Controls.

0 If you have air vents on or under the instrument panel, open them a11 the way.

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Tailgate-Iwounko' Spare T7re Catrier prim) You must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the tailgate window.

Here's How to Move the Arm: 1 . Squeeze the release handle to free the carrier a m . 2. Swing the carrier arm away from the

tailgate. You may need to give it a slight tug.

To latch the carrier arm, swing it hard toward the tailgate. The latch has two catches, so push hard on the carrier arm to make sure it has locked in place. It shouldn't move. If it is nut securely latched the carrier may rattle.

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Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, pinch the latch release.

Convenience Net A convenience net may be provided for the rear of your vehicle to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falIing over during sharp turns or quick S~QPS and starts. The net is not designed to retain these items during off-road use or an accident, and is not for larger, heavier loads. Store such things on the load floor as far forward as you can.

Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, just inside the tailgate. Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the tailgate opening (the label should be in the upper righthand corner). Attach the lower loops to the hooks on the floor. The side of the convenience net closest to the front of the vehicle has a loop that

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Convenience Net (CONTJ you can use as a handle. Pull the handle away from you to load items into the net. When not in use, we recommend that you take down the convenience net to extend its life and retain its elasticity.

New Vehicle “Break-In”

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Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: Accessory: An “on” position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. Lock: The only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transmission. Off Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transmission, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push- start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition.

Run: An “on” position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the Run .position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instru- ment panel warning lights. Start: Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to Run for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions Accessory and Run are “on” positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.

and you can’t turn it, be sure it __ all the way in. If it is, then turn th steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn thl key only with your hand. Using tool to force it could break the ke] or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle ne

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Starthg Your Engine Move your shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position-that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use N (Neutral) only.

do, you could damage the

1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal

before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your- vehicle’s computer systems, you don’t.

2. Turn your ignition key to Start.

When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold

your key in Start. If it doesn’t start in three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds, or until it starts A

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4. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too. much gasoline. Try this: Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the key in Start for no more than 10 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still doesn't start, wait another 15 seconds and do it all again. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal.

Driving Through Deep Standing Water

l r accesso;ies, you could char e way the fuel injection systc--- &Sperates. Before adding electrical quipment, check with your dealer. '$1

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deep puddles@@ standing watel water can co&s$:in through you engine's air intake and bad117 damage your engine. If you buJ avoid deep puddles or standing

{ehicle towed, see the part of thit nanual that tells how to do it

lout damaging your vehicle. ' :r Towing Your the Inde;

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Engine Block Heater (omoiv) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To Use the Block Heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the

electrical cord.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded

110-volt outlet.

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Plugging the cord into an

A ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension

rd rated for at least 15 amps.

eater,

. sure to store the cord as it oeiore, to keep it away fro] moving engine par+-

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How long should you keep the block heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact an Oldsmobile dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular arca.

Park P (Park): This locks your rear wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily.

Shifting the Automatic Transmission

There are several different positions for your shift lever.

Park Reverse NeutraI Overdrive Drive Second First

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A It is dangerous to get out of

your vehicle if the shift lever

is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move :'.,;: suddenly. You or others could be '.''''''? injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, when you're on fairlq level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See the Index under Shifting Into P (Park). If you are parking on a hill, or if you're pulling a trailer, also see the Index under Parking on Hills or Towing a

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Reverse R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.

R (R xse) F moving forwar Iur transmission. Shift 1

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To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see the Index under r f You ’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.

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Neutral N (Neutral): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels To restart when you’re already moving, use N (Neutral) only.

A [Neutral) while yaur engine is A Shifhg Out Of P (mk) Or N ‘‘racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly QII the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out ‘of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine is racing.

rorWard Gears 1 (Automatic Overdrive): This osition is for normal driving. If you eed more power for passing, and ou’re: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. bu’ll shift down to the next gear and ave more power.

D (Third Gear): This is like m, but you never go into Overdrive. Here are of m: some times you might choose D instead

When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill.

2 (Second Gear): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use 2 on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.

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Forward Gears (CONTJ 1 (First Gear): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than 2. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in 1, the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission or transfer case or botk -! Also, if you stop when going :: uphill, don’t hold your vehicle $ there with only the accelerator :- pedal. This could overheat and -- damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) to

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Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. Zf the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.

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To Release the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever.

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If You Are on a Hill: See the Index under Parking on Hills. That section shows how to turn your front wheels. If You Are Towing a Trailer and Are Parking on a Hill: ’ See the Index under Towing a Trailer. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

Shifting Info P (Park)

CAUTION

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever

is not filly in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t mme, when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see the I d a under Parking OPE Hills or Towing a Trailer. . Hold the brake pedal down with you] right foot and set the parking brake.

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ShiRing into P (Park) (CONI:) 2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position like this: 1 1 1 the lever tow

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Move the lever up 3. Move the ignition 4. Remove the key and take it with you.

as far as key to Lock.

it will g the with the

If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P (Park).

Leaving bur Vehicle with the Engine Running

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It is dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move ddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake f i y set. And, if you leave running, it could overheat and even tch fire. You or others could be 1 ~ & . Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into the P (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into P (Park).

Parking vver Things That Burn

'A Things that can burn could

touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can bum.

Engine Exhaust

' A Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),

E which you can't see or smell. It can cause plnconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if

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Your exhaust system sounds strange o * Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. e Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

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Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road deb'ris. Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming'into your vehicle: ~ ~ ~ L ~ ; ; ~ X L

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Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel.