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surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
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I NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant.
You can be bmrned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant mge tank pressure .cap when the cooling system, inclu-ding the coalimt surge tank pressare cap and upper radiatox hose, is no longer hot. T m the pressure cap slowly about one-quafter turn to the left and then stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.
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5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure
cap is tight. Check the level in the a g e tank when the cooling system has cooled down. If the coolant isn't at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 to 3 and reinstall the pressure cap or see your retailer.
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If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
injury. The vehicle
Changing a tire can cause an can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. ’krn off the .engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put blocks at the front and rear of the one being changed. tire farthest away from the That would be the’ tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it.
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
Lift and remove the cover. (See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare.) You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover.
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Turn the wing nut to the left and remove it. Then lift off the adapter a d remove tbe spare tire.
Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk. Your vehicle’s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray.
Removing the Flat Tire and InstaIling the Spare Tire 1. On vehicles equipped with steel wheel covers, ao no1
try to remove the nut caps from the wheel cover. Give the cover a sharp pull or gently pry on the edge of the cover to remove it from the wheel.
2. Some models are equipped with aluminum wheels.
Remove the cover plate to find the wheel nuts. Carefully use the wedge end of the wheel wrench to pry it off.
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3. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
4. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits
firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you.
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18” (46cm)
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Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
the jack improperly
Raising your vehicle with positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location befare raising the vehicle.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench to the
right. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
6. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 7. Then take off the flat tire.
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Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident.
9. Replace the wheel nuts with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub.
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel use a scraper or wire to do this; but be sure to brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
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11. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown.
10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench to
the left. Lower the jack completely.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If yon have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 Nom).
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NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
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Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray. Place the foam tray in the spare tire compartment. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment. Place the tire in the compartment, then secure the adapter, extension (aluminum wheels only) and wing bolt.
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A. Nut B. Cover C. Wing Nut D. Adapter
E. Wrench F. Jack G. Flat Road Tire
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a hll-size tire as soon as you can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly.
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Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 P a ) . After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again.
NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
A. Nut B. Cover C. Wing Nut D. Adapter
E. Wrench E Jack G. Spare Tire
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Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare.
If You’re Stuck: ,In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
A CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.
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left and right. That will
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear. that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
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Service Your retailer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your retailer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
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You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “Ehglish” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your retailer before adding equipment your vehicle.
to the outside of
Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications .have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association ( M A ) for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines. Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine. If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you’re accelerating or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy’ constant knock that means you have a problem.
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If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty, Some gasolines that are not reformulated emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Oldsmobile retailer for service,
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To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forrning in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don't use it. It can corrode metal parts in'your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered under your warranty.
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Filling Your Tank
Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving. You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number o.
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refbesng your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline.
The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle. To open the door, insert your finger into the finger depression next to the fuel door.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more Iikely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any 6'hisss' noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the fuel door.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle" in the Index.
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Checking Things Under the Hood
An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Hood Release The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important parts under the hood.
To open the hood, first pull the HOOD release handle inside the vehicle.
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop rod into the slot marked PROP ROD.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle before lifting.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then let the hood drop from about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm).
A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Oil Fill Cap
D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F. Air Cleaner
G. Battery H. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
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Engine Oil
CHECK
OIL
If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away.
For more information, see “Check Oil Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on
level ground.
The engine yellow and fi-ont of the
oil dipstick is located on the engine.
Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
Checking Engine Oil it with a paper towel or Pull out the dipstick and clean cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
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Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged.
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The engine oil fill cap is located on the front of the engine. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push back in when you’re through.
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol.
If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container.
If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart:
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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SAE 1OW-30
SAE SW-30 PREFERRED
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, S A E 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 2OW-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29”C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection at extremely low temperatures.
for your engine
Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short tripkity maintenance schedule:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 h). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other cornmercial application.
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever occurs first.
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If none of them is true, use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil break down slower. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your retailer, a service station or a local recycling center for help.
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The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. To check or replace the air filter: 1. Unscrew the four Phillips-head screws, then pull the
cover back.
2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter and replace the
cover tightly.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your Oldsmobile retail facility Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible. You may also have your fluid level checked by your retailer or service center when you have your oil changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city h.aff.3~ where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32” C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
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NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will: 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). 0 Give boiling protection up to 265 O F (1 29 O C). 0 Protect against rust and corrosion. 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature. 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anfthing else.
Adding only plain water to your coorrng system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean water and DEX-COOL@ coolant.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your retailer check your cooling system.
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If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful.
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Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Never turn the surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
When y o u engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher.
If the light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant.
Checking Coolant
The surge tank is located on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment.
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Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool.
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
Your pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a GM cap is recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an ACDelco' thermostat is recommended.
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to reguldy check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
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Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap labeled WASHER FIJ.JlD OmY. Add. wxsher fluid until the tnnkis fbll.
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Brakes Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir rnight go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake
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lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fured, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
BRAKE
When your bmke fluid f a to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See ‘‘Brake System W m Light’9 in the hdex.
NOTICE:
Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
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Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications. Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See “Brake System Inspection” in Section 7 of this manual under Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.”
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Brake Pedal navel See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in thatway, then -- very carefully -- make a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by pumping the brake pedal repeatedly while the engine is running with the shift lever in PARK (P).
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle 1s complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Battery Every new Oldsmobile has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label.
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Bdb Replacmeat This section describes bulb changing procedures for some of your interior and exterior lamps. For bulb sizes, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulbs not listed in this section, contact your retail facility. Halogen Bulbs
I A CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Vl-hifide .ggfip-gp for 25 days If you’re not going to drive your vehicle or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down.
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent Feature” in the Index.
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2. Carefully pull directly up on the two latches.
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A. Back-up Lamp B. Taillamp/Stoplamp C. Rear Turn Signal Lamp
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2. Gently pull back the trunk trim.
3. Remove the three plastic wingnuts.
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4. Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose the backplate.
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5. Carefully remove the backplate by p-g
outer tabs and two inner tabs sideways away from the backplate.
6. Gently wiggle the bulbs to remove them from the i
socket. Replace the bulb.
7. Reverse the steps to reassemble the rear lamp
assembly and mount to the car. Make sure' that all six tabs are securely fastened to the backplate before reassembling the lamp.
8. When securing the lamp back into place, align the
lamp so that the trunk lid doesn't contact it.
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Dome Lamp To change, your dome lamp bulb, grasp the center front and center rear portion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently.. The housing should pop off. If this doesn’t work, you may need to use a small flat-head screwdriver p d e r the side of the housing to help pry it .off. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. Here’s how to remove the Sheppard’s Hook type: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arrn away from the
windshield.
2. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly
toward the driver’s side of the vehicle.
3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details.
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Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious mjury. Check all tires frequently to maintam the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact -- such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on the driver’s side rear passenger door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: 0 Too much flexing
Too much heat Tire overloading
0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
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Unusual wear Bad handling
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Needless damage from road hazards.
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How to Check .:Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire !pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated lsimply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. @e sure to put the valve caps back on the valve ’stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to. 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the myst important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1 -6 mm) or less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.
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Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread "MS" design, the TPC number will be followed by an (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It's all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Pedomance Criteria ( P C ) standards.
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Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the nom due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
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Traction -- A, B, C The traction grades, fkom highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured mder controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfomce. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the tire life, and material of the tire to degenerate and reduce excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alig1:::::Bt and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your retailer if any of these conditions exist. Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need.
If the
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Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model.
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Using the wrong -)la( 1. bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information. Used Replacement Wheels
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
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Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowIy and foIlow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them, If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.
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Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
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and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: 0 Gasoline Benzene Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
e Paint Thinner
Turpentine Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Your retailer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your retailer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
0 Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or it will set.
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1. 2.
Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate the material and don’t rub it roughly. AS soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, damp towel or cloth. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry.
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4.
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Cleaning Vinyl
1.
2.
3.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. Let -dm.
4. Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. First, clean with cool water and allow to
dry completely.
3. If a stain remains, follow instructions for
Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner.
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Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinyVleather cleaner. See your retailer for this product.
Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your retailer for this product.
0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
0 Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish. Care of Safety Belts
/!\ CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
the inside of the rear
Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleamd often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached acro~ss the defogger grid. Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water.
Powder (non-scratching
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Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your retailer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your vehicle has a “basecoatlclearcoat” paint finish. The clearcaat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoathlearcoat paint finish.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/cIearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
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Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. after^ rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface. Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.
Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is darnaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
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Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your retailer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your retailer’s body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 lun) of purchase, whichever occurs first.
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SIZE x 25 in. 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) oz. (0.473 L)
DESCRIPTION Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls
USAGE Exterior polishing cloth
tat, road oil and asphalt
Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass
Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER
994954 23 in. 1050172 1050173 1050174 16 1050214 1050427 23 1052870
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1052925 16
32 oz. (0.946 L) oz. (0.680 L) I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Wash Wax Concentrate I 8 oz. (0.237 L) I Armor All" Protectant
Vinyl Cleaner Glass Cleaner
Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleaner
oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 8 oz. (0.237 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L)
Capture Dry Spot Remover
2.5 sq. ft.
Wheel Cleaner
1052929 1052930 12345002 12345721 12345725 12377964 12377966 12377984 See your General Motors Parts Department for these products.
Armor All" Cleaner Synthetic Chamois Silicone Tire Shine Finish Enhancer
12 oz. (0.354 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) oz. (0.473 L) oz. (0.473 L)
Cleaner Wax Surface
Cleaner
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in the Index.
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Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops
Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
and Cleans
lightly waxes
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vinyl
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rubber
Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels mats
floor Spray on and rinse with water
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Attracts, absorbs and removes soils
Cleans and shines a variety of surface types
Shines vehicle without scratching
Spray on tire shine
Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects &ish Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks '* Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
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This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: e your VIN,
the model designation,
e paint informati-on and
a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that ths label is not removed from the vehicle.
Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your retailer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses, one for each headlamp, in the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
.dshield Wipers
rne windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare- fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. Also, there are spare fuses in the left side instrument panel fuse block. There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle: two instmment panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse blocks are located at each end of the instrument panel. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by
To replace the door, insert the hooks at the front end fiist, then push the door in to the instrument panel to secure it.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block - Left
In the left instrument panel fuse block, there are spare fuses and a fuse puller.
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Usage Body Function Control~Module Powertrain Control Module Door Locks Body Function Control Module, Cluster Stoplamps Hazard Lamps Cluster, Climate Control
Remote Trunk Release
Power Seats
Door Locks
Door Locks
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