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ETR@ AM/FM stereo with ~assette Player and Equalizer The following information is important if your vehicle is equipped with an Em@ A” stereo with a cassette player and equalizer. This information replaces the existing information from <‘ETR@ A” Stereo with Cassette Player and Equalizer” on pages 96 and 97 of your Owner’s Manual.

This part tells you how your ETR@AM-FM stereo audio cassette system with equalizer works: The Upper Knob The upper knob does these four things: @ It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases

volume when rotated to the right. It lets you know what station you’re listening to. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the knob to display the time.) It allows you to hear the other side of the tape. (Press the knob while the cassette is playing.)

the sound

The control behind the upper knob moves between your left and right speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push it to get AM or FM. The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers.

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Tone Levers (Equalizer) The 5 levers near the upper knob control the tone of your radio. Use the levers to set the bass, midrange, and treble until you get the sound you prefer. The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass; 1K is midrange; 3.5K and 10K adjust the treble.

PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and off. AM-ST Button Push this button if you want AM stereo. (“STEREO” will be displayed when you are receiving an AM stereo station .) CrO2 Button The CrO2 button lets YOU set the system for the type of cassette being played. If you are playing chrome or metal tapes, push the Cr02 button in. If you are playing standard tapes, make sure the button is out.

DNR@ Your audio system has automatic Dynamic Noise Reduction. It helps remove background hiss noise from the radio or tape player. D m * is a registered trademark of the National Semiconductor Corporation.

Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favorite stations (4 AM and 4 EM). Just:

Tune in the station. Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds .) Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever you push the button, the preset station will appear.

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Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. NOTE: You can preset 3 more stations on each band by at the same pushing a pair of buttons next to each other time. Just: 8 Tune in the station.

Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.)

8 Within 5 seconds, push two buttons next to each

other at the same time. Whenever you push that pair of buttons, the preset station will return. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons.

SCAN Button When you push this button, the radio will scan to the frrst available station, pause a few seconds, and then scan to the next available station. The radio will continue to scan available stations until you press SCAN again.

SEEK Button This chooses stations also, but it doesn’t keep changing stations as SCAN does. When you push SEEK, the radio goes to the next available station and stays there. To Play A Cassette Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. To play a cassette tape:

Have the radio on. Insert the tape squarely through the tape door.

The side with the tape visible goes in first. If you hear nothing or hear just garbled sound, the tape may not be inserted properly.

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If this happens, push STOP-EJECT to remove the tape and insert the tape again. Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume and balance, just as you do for the radio. The arrows show which side of the tape is playing. 0 To go forward to another part of the tape, push 0 To go backward, push 4 To stop the tape, push the

other button lightly.

0 To go from one side of the tape to the other, push in the upper knob on your radio. To remove or stop the tape, push STOP-E JECT.

APS (Automatic Program Search) Press this button to activate the automatic program search, When the button is pressed, the tape will rapidly advance to the beginning of the next selection. When the 4 button is pressed, the tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning of the current selection.

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Service Station Information .

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Published by Oldsmobile Division General Motors Corporation 920 Townsend Street Lansing, Michigan 4892 1

The word Oldsmobile and the Oldsmobile rocket emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.

About Driving Your Bravada As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the “on pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in this manual. (See the Index under Driving Guidelines and Off- Road Driving.)

Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile, so it wiU be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.

This manual includes the latest mformation at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.

0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Oldsmobile Division. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.

T h e H e r i t a g e of O l d s m o b i l e

Engineering with a purpose. It’s at the heart of every Oldsmobile. Your new Oldsmobile continues a 9 7-year tradition of engineering excellence.

That tradition was born in Lansing,

Michigan, on August 2 1, 1897, when Ransom E. Olds began budding 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.” Still 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 $-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.

T h e S e c u r i t y o f O w n e r S a t i s f a c t i o n

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 industry. The Edge gives you 24-hour roadside assistance, ' Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty protection, even free transportation

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

J. D. Rock General Manager

How to Use this Manual

MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER’S manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This vvlll 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 parts with thumb- tabbed pages in 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. You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the tabs that help you find a part.

Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells 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 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep This part includes important your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good.

Part 8: Customer Assistance Information

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

information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the “Roadside Assistance” program. You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. We’ve also included ordering information for service publications in this part.

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.

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Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that Don’t could hurt you if you were to ignore the warnhg.

You will also find a circle with a slasl through it in this book. This safety symbol means:

Don’t do this Don’t let this happen

we tell

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

these notices:

These mean there is something

In the 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. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehide Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

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

These symbols have to do with your lights:

Caution Possible Injury

Protect Eyes by Shielding

Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames

Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery

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 on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washer

Windshield Defroster

Rear Window Defogger

Rear Window Wiper

Rear Window WiperlWasher

Ventilating Fan

Power Window

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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

Battery Charging System

Fuel

Engine Oil Pressure

Brake

Anti-Lock Brakes

Tailgate Window

Lighter

Horn

Speaker

Hood Release

Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems

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 14 Folding Rear Seat ...................................................................................................... Safety Belts ................................................................................................................ 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .......................................................................... 18 Driver Position .......................................................................................................... 18 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ........................................................................... Right Front Passenger Position ................................................................................ 21 Rear Seat Passengers ................................................................................................ 22 Children ..................................................................................................................... 25 Smaller Children and Babies .................................................................................... 25 Child Restraints ......................................................................................................... 26 Larger Children ......................................................................................................... 32 Safety Belt Extender .................................................................................................. 34 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ........................................................................ 34

Lumbar Controls To adjust lower back support on the driver’s seat: Press the front of the DRIVER i t switch to increase support. Press the back of the switch to decrease support. To adjust lower back support on the passenger’s seat: Press the front of the PASS to increase support. Press the back of the switch to decrease support.

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

- (Center Control): Move the seat

Power Seat To adjust the driver’s power seat: 6-0 (Left Control): Raise the front of the seat by pressing the switch forward. Lower the front of the seat by pressing the switch back. $0 ?:ward by pushing the control left. Move the seat back by pushing the control right. Raise the seat by pushing the control forward. Lower the seat by pushing the control back. - v 0~ (Right Control): Raise the rear of the seat by pressing the switch forward. Lower the rear of the seat by pressing the switch back.

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Manual Fronf 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.

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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.

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 rearward as you pull up on the latch. Then fold the seatback forward to the down position. To raise it, lift the seatbaclt and push it back until it loch in the upright position. Test to see that it is locked in place by pushing and pulling the seatback.

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This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.

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.

You never h o w 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 mild, and some crashes can be so serious 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 have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

2. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!

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3. Take the simplest %chicle." Suppose

it’s just a seat on wheels.

4. Put someone on it.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the “vehicle.’’ The rider doesn’t stop.

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6. The person keeps going until stopped

by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

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7. or the instrument panel ...

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or the safety belts!

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. HereAre Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle 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?

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.

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never

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

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 lun) 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.

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 already buckled, a tone will also sound.

A: Air bags 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.

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I How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to h o w about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see the section after this one, called Children. 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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I Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

Lap-Shoulder 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 Seats in the Index) so you can sit up straight.

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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. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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

won’t give nearly as much protection this way.

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

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

place.

3: What’s wrong with this? 4: 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.

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I ” 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 Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See Driver Position, earlier in- this part. 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.

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 malung safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

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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.

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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt 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. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.

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 Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

The lap part of the belt should be worn .ow and snug on the hips, just touching ;he thighs. In a crash, this applies force :o the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be .ess likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply iorce at your abdomen. This could ;awe serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These ?arts of the body are best able to tale 2elt restraining forces. rhe safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

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

Center Passenger Position

Lap Belt If your vehicle has a rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center position.

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.

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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 Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section. Male sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

Smaller Children and Babies n

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I Child Restraints

Be sure to follow the instructions for +he restraint. You may find these atructions on the restraint itself or in I a booklet, or both. These restraints use he belt system in your vehicle, but the hild also has to be secured within the estraint 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. l 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. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the ’ child restraint in your vehicle - even vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any

when no child is in it.

fop Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Oldsmobile dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the 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. Pick up the latch plate, and run the

lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the

release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had 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 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.

Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position 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 buclde and latch plate easily. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

. Male the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. . Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 1. 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 is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had 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 about how to attach the child restraint properly.

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 Child Restraint in the ?ight Front Seat tou‘ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the 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.

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5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way

out of the retractor to set the lock.

6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt

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

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the

lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the

release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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

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 si1 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.

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.

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

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If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

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I Safety Belt Edender 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. I 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.

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I Replacing Safety Belts A#er 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 the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident. You would see this label on the belt near the door opening.

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

Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. You’ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle. The model year is on your title and registration. And you can find the model number on the CertificatiodTire label of your vehicle. See Certification/Tire Label in the Index. The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to see this label.

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile. and information on starting. shifting and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly - and what to do if you have a problem .

Part 2 Features & Controls

.. ....... 38 Keys .................................................................................................................. Locks .......................................................................................................................... 39 Remote Lock Control ................................................................................................ 40 Tailgate ...................................................................................................................... 42 Ignition ...................................................................................................................... 45 Starting Your Engine ................................................................................................ 45 Shifting the Transmission ......................................................................................... 48 Parking Brake ............................................................................................................ 51 Shifting into Park ...................................................................................................... 51 Horn ........................................................................................................................... 54 Tilt Steering Wheel .................................................................................................... 55 Windows .................................................................................................................... 55 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ............................................................................. 55 Windshield Wipers and Washer ................................................................................ 57 Cruise Control ........................................................................................................... 59 Headlights .................................................................................................................. 62 Fog Lights .................................................................................................................. 63 Overhead Console ..................................................................................................... 64 Sun Visors ................................................................................................................. 69 69 Mirrors ....................................................................................................................... Storage Compartments ............................................................................................. 71 Ashtrays and Lighter ................................................................................................. 73 Luggage Carrier ......................................................................................................... 74 Instrument Panel ....................................................................................................... 76 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..................................................................... 80

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The square-shaped keys are for the .gnition only.

The oval-shaped keys are for the doors and all other loclts. 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.

Door Locks

NOTICE: Your Oldsmobile has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

I'here are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the Outside: Use your door key or Remote Lock Control.

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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.

I Remote Lock Control You can lock and unlock your doors, or mloclc your tailgate glass, from about 50 feet (9 m) away using the key chain :ransmitter supplied with your vehicle. four remote lock control operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Zommunications Commission (FCC) Rules. rhis device complies with Part 15 of the X C Rules. Operation is subject to the ’olIowing two conditions: (1) This levice may not cause harmful .nterference, and (2) This device must iccept any interference received, ncluding interference that may cause Indesired operation.

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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 your 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. 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 0 is pressed, but only when the transmission is in P (Park).

Matching rransmitfer(sj 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 transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. 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. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.

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. To Replace Batteries in the Remote Lock Control: 1. Pop the cover off by inserting a dime (or something similar) in the groove between the covers and twisting.

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2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half

first.

3. Remove and replace the batteries

(2016).

4. Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Check the transmitter operation.

Theft

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your I Oldsmobile has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves - so don’t do it. When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transmission. And remember to lock the doors.

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Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key with you.

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).

Tailgate-Mounted Spare Tire Carrier (OPTION) You must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the tailgate window.

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New Vehicle “BreakmIn” NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 ltm/h) or less for the first 500 miles (804 ltm) . Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (804 ltm) . Don’t make full- throttle starts. Avoid malting hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 lun) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every time you get new brake linings.

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

Here’s How to Move the Arm: 1. Squeeze the release handle to free the

carrier arm.

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 one catch, so push hard on the carrier arm to make sure it has locked in place. If it is not securely latched, the carrier will swing freely.

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U Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: Accessory: An “on7’ position in which you can operate your electrical power xcessories. Press in the ignition switch 2s you turn the top of it toward you. Lock: The only position in which you :an 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 instrument 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.

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in Lock and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. Starting 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.

NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to P (Park) if your Oldsmobile is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped.

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1. Without pushing the accelerator

pedal, 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. NOTICE: Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. 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, 3. 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 ten seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

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Driving llzrough Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

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. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See Towing Your Truck in the Index.

How long should you keep the coolant warmer 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 area.

Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (OPTION)

In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant 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.

NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

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Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for your shift lever.

Park Reverse Neutral Overdrive Drive Second First

ID]

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

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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.

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

NOTICE: Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped.

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

NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your 1 warranty.

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Forward Gears ID1 (Automatic Overdrive): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 ltm/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.

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

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. 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 shift lever is put in 1, the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE: 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 both. 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 hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Locking Rear Axle Your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.

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Parking Brake ro Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking xalte pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning ight will come on.

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

NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

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.

Shiftins Into P (Park)

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake.

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2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position like this:

Pull the lever toward you.

Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. Move the ignition key to Lock. 4. Remove the key and take it with you.

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

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

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).

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park).

Engine Exhaust

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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked

It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

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

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer in the Index.

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Power Windows Switches on the driver's door control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger door has a control switch for its own

window.

Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

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4 Turn SignullMukifinction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Cruise Control Headlight High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer

The High-Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlights. See the Index under Headlights.

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Operation of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are also on, or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.

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rurn Signal and Lane Change ’ndicator The turn signal has two upward (for light) and two downward (for Left) )ositions. These positions allow you to ignal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the yay up or down. When the turn is inished, the lever will return lutomatically.

A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, ij the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal If your vehicle has the electronic instrument cluster, the turn signal arrows will flash at a faster rate if a signal bulb is burned out. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to hell avoid an accident.

If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see the Index under Fuses G Circuit Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working.

Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.

You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

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Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Washer 4t the top of the turn signal/multifunction ever there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on :he windshield, push the paddle. rhe wipers will clear the window and :hen either stop or return to your preset ;peed. See the Index under Windshield flasher Fluid.

Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.

NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to- use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.

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the lever and release it.

1. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.

2. Get up to the speed you want.

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To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 l d h ) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (which stands for Resume/ Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at WA.

To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. To Erase Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the

higher speed.

2. Push the button at the end of the

lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed:

Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 ltm/h) faster. To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 lun/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

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