1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owners Manual

I7 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving

in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.

78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Cl Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE ACTUAL

MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

DATE ACTUAL

MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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I Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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I Maintenance Schedule I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED

BY:^

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever OCCUTS first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering

linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap: An Emission Control Service.

I Maintenance Schedule I

0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control 0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter

Service.

more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service.

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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I Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

c] Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

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I Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.

; ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y

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I Maintenance Schedule I1

The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes 7 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

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7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

I7 Lubricate the suspension and steering

linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

I DATE

I ACTUALMILEAGE

ISERVICED

B Y I

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Maintenance Schedule I1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the suspension and steering

linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

1 DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY: I

22,500 Miles (37 500 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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I Maintenance Schedule I1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

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Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.

0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control 0 Air Cleaner Hoses, Ducts & Valves

Service.

Inspection (3.1L Code D engine only).

L ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

BY:

37,500 Miles (62 500 km)

45,000 Miles (75 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

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Maintenance Schedule I1 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter

if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32 O C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.

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52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the suspension and steering

linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

pattern and additional information. rn ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

c] Replace spark plugs. An Emission ControlSewice. 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission

Control Service. -f-

1 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 1 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed (or every 60 months). An Emission Control Service. 0 Air Cleaner Hoses, Ducts & Valves 0 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System

Inspection (3.1L Code D engine only).

Inspection (or every 60 months) (3.1L Code D engine only).

0 Engine Timing and Distributor Check (or

every 60 months) (3.1L Code D engine only).

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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

BY:

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

BY:

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Maintenance Schedule I1 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. 0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

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1 Maintenance Schedule I1 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (continued) 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control

Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

0 Air Cleaner Hoses, Ducts & Valves

Inspection (3.1L Code D engine only).

97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

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100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90" F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the CertificatiodTire label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.

Cassette Deck Clean the cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service stution attendant to pe$orm these underhood checks at each fueljill.

Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details.

Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.

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At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.

Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges, including the liftgate. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, sliding door track, rear compartment, glove box door, console door, and any folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.

Starter Switch

2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter

should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.

Brake-’hansaxle Shift Interlock -- BTSI

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room

around the vehicle.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”

in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.

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3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift

lever is in PARK (P).

0 The key should come out only in LOCK, Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.

Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.

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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM retailer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. 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. Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel- Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM retailer. Engine Oil

USAGE

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent.

Engine Coolant

Coolant

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USAGE

Hydraulic Brake System I Parking Brake Guides

Power Steering System

Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders

Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage

FLUIDLUBRICANT

Brake Fluid

Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent). DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345 120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Engine oil.

USAGE

Chassis Lubrication

Windshield Washer Solvent

Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring Anchor

b. Release Pawl

FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515 or equivalent).

a. Engine oil.

b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part

No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

USAGE

Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Liil Hinges Sliding Door Track

Weatherstrip Conditioning

FLUIDLUBRICANT

Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).

Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 1052349) or equivalent white grease. Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.

Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record

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Maintenance Record

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PERFORMED

READING SERVICED

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1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance. This section includes information on: Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired, BBB Auto Line -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance and Service and Owner Publications. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and Oldsmobile. Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your retailer’s Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of your retail facility management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts

Manager, contact the owner of the retail facility or the General Manager. STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of the retail facility management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish). In the U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-800-496-9994. In other overseas locations, contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-905-644-4112.

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For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:

Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Retail facility name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern

We encourage you to call the toll-free number Iisted previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Oldsmobile, write to: United States

Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Central Office 920 Townsend St. P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909

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Canada

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7

Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices. When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility, using the retailer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, Oldsmobile has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing: 1-800-TDD-OLDS. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third-party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address: BBB AUTO LINE

Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors.

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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Oldsmobile. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 3J2.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7

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Who Is Covered? Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance (Oldsmobile Edge) covers all 1995 Oldsmobile vehicles. Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, regardless of the driver, and is concurrent with the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period. Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile’s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.

Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means help is just a toll-free call away -- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors are on-call to provide you with prompt assistance. 24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Telephone Number 1-800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one number to call for assistance in the United States. Trained Customer Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility, take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program. The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles.

Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:

United States Canada

1-800-551-4123 1-800-668-5539

Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to gain a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself’ service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians. In some cases they refer to specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle.

Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealershipshetail facilities. GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service. Service bplletins may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service, others will describe expensive service. Some will advise new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. An important reminder - - service bulletins. are meant for qualified technicians. Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM dealerhetailer to see an index or individual bulletin. Owner Publications Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.

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Section 9 Index

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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid ..................... 6-2 1 BrakeFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25.3.21. 6.51 Engine Coolant .............................. 6-23 Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-26 SoundEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.43. 6-26 AirBag ....................................... 1-26 How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 How it Works ............................... 1-28 Location ................................... 1-28 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27. 2.76 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 What Makes it Inflate ......................... 1-29 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 When Should it Inflate ........................ 1-29 AirClealler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Airconditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 AirInflator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 Alignment and Balance. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48

Antenna. Integrated Roof ......................... 3-23 Anti-Lock ..................................... 4-6 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Junction Block Fuse . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 2.78. 4.7 Anti-Lock Brakes ............................... 4-6 Anti-Theft Feature. CD Player .................... 3-17 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Adding .................................... 6-23 Checking ................................... 6-23 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Appearance Care and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Ashtrays ................................... 2.65. 66 Audio System. Steering Wheel Touch Controls ....... 3-20 Audio Systems .................................. 3-8 Auto Down Window Feature ...................... 2-39 Automatic Door Locks ............................ 2-5 Automatic Overdrive Position ..................... 2-30 Automatic Transaxle ............................ 2-28 Automatic Overdrive Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 First Gear (1) Position ........................ 2-32 Neutral (N) Position .......................... 2-30 Park (P) Position ............................. 2-29 Reverse (R) Position .......................... 2-29 Second Gear (2) Position ...................... 2-31

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Battery ...................................... 6-30 Battery Replacement. Remote Lock Control .......... 2-10 BatteryWarnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2 . 4 ................................. 8-3 BBB Auto Line Blizzard ...................................... 4-27 Brake Adjustment ................................. 6-29 Fluid, Adding ............................... 6-28 Master Cylinder ............................. 6-27 Pedal Travel ................................ 6-29 System Parts. Replacing ....................... 6-30 System Warning Light ........................ 2-77 Trailer ..................................... 4-35 Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) ........ 2-29.36. 7-37 Wear ...................................... 6-29 Brake. Parking ................................. 2-32 Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6 Brakes. Trailer .................................. 4-35 Braking ........................................ 4-5 Braking In Emergencies .......................... 4-10 Break-In. New Vehicle 2-22 BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock) ...... 2-29.36. 7-37 Bucketseats .................................... 1-5 1- 10

Adjusting Rear Seats ..........................

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Capacities and Specifications ..................... 6-58 CarbonMonoxide ................... 2.20.4.27.34. 37 Cassette Tape Player ............................ 3-11 Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-22 CDPlayer ..................................... 3-16 CD Player Anti-Theft Feature ..................... 3-17 Center Dome Lamp ............................. 2-55 Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-36 Certificatioflire Label .......................... 4-29 Chains, Safety ................................. 4-35 Chains, Tire ................................... 6-41 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24

Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-57 Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid ..................... 6-19 Brakenuid ................................. 6-27 Engine Coolant .............................. 6-23 Engineoil .................................. 6-11 Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-25 Restraint Systems ............................ 1-57 Things Under the Hood ........................ 6-6 Chemjcal Faint Spotting .......................... 6-49 Child Restraints ................................ 1-49 Built-In .................................... 1-40 Securing in an Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50 Securing in the Center Seat Position .............. 1-52 TopStrap ................................... 1-49 Where to Put ................................ 1-49 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-65 Circuit Breaker, Power Windows and Other Power Options ........................... Circuit BreakerRelay Panel ....................... Cleaner, Air ................................... Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................... 6-48 Built-In Child Restraint Pad .................... 6-45 Fabric ..................................... 6-42 Glass ...................................... 6-46 Leather .................................... 6-45 Outside of the Windshield, Backglass andWiperBlades ........................... 6-46 ............................ 6-44 Special Problems Stains ...................................... 6-42

6-57 6-55 6-17

The Inside of Your Oldsrnobile .................. 6-42 The Outside of Your Oldsmobile ................ 6-47 Tires ...................................... 6-48 Top of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-45 Vinyl ...................................... 6-44 Climate Control System ........................... 3-1 ............................ 3-4 Climate Control. Rear Clock. Settingthe ................................ 3-8 Coinholder .................................... 2-67 Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1 ............................. 3-22 Compact Disc Care Compact Disc Player ............................ 3-16 Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-34 Console. Compact Overhead ...................... 2-55 Console. Overhead .............................. 2-51 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5 Control. LOSS of ................................ 4-14 ConvenienceNet ............................... 2-59 Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-58 Coolant ....................................... 6-22 2-27. 6-16 Coolant Heater. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank .......................... 5-19 Coolant. How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank ... 5-19 Coolant. How to Add to the Radiator ............... 5-21 Cooling System ................................ 5-16 Cruise Control ................................. 2-44 Erasing Speed Memory ........................ 2-48 Getting Out of ............................... 2-48 Passing Another Vehicle While Using ............ 2-48 ToIqcreaseSpeed ............................ 2-47 ............................ To Reduce Speed 2-48

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To Resume a Set Speed ........................ 2-46 ToSet ..................................... 2-45 Traction Control ............................. 2-45 UseonHills ................................ 2-48 2.65. 66

Cupholders ................................. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or SpeechImpaired ............................... 8-2 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1

Damage. Finish ............................... 6-48 Dead Battery ................................... 5-2 Defects. Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Defensive Driving ............................... 4- 1 Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-7 Defogging ..................................... 3-6 Defrosting ..................................... 3-6 Directional Controls .............................. 3-2 Dolby@ B Noise Reduction ....................... 3- 13 Dome Lamp ................................... 2-55 Door Lock. Sliding .............................. 2- 12 Door Lock. Sliding Door Child Security . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 17 DoorLocks ..................................... 2-3 I . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Doors. Front .......................... Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 8 Driver’s 4-Way Manual Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 Driver’s 6-Way Power Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Driving On..Grades. With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Driving AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

City ....................................... 4-19 Defensive ................................... 4-1 Drunken .................................... 4-2 Freeway .................................... 4-20 In a Blizzard ................................ 4-27 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4 In the Rain .................................. 4-17 OnCurves .................................. 4-11 On Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-25 Through Deep Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 With a Trailer ............................... 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . ..................... Drunken Driving 4-2 Dump and Stow Feature ........................... 1-6

Electrical Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . 2.25. 3.21. 6-51 Electronic Level Control ......................... 2-68 Enginecoolant ................................. 6-22 Adding .................................... 6-23 Checking ................................... 6-23 Heater ................................ 2.27. 6. 16 Temperature Gage ............................ 2-80 Exhaust .................................... 2-37 Identification ................................ 6-51 Overheating ................................. 5-15 Running it While You’re Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Specifications .. :’. ........................... 6-60 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Engine

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Engineoil .................................... 6-11 : .............. 6-12 adding ..................... Additives ................................... 6-16 Checking ................................... 6-11 What Kind to Use ............................ 6- 13 What to do with Used Oil ...................... 6-16 . Whentochange ............................. 6-16 Ethanol (In Fuel) ................................ 6-3 Expectarit Mothers, Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 : .... 1-57 Extender, Safety Belt .......................

Fabric: Cleaning .......................... : . . . . 6-42 Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-4 Filter Aircleaner ................................. 6- 17 Engine Oil .................................. 6-16 Finishcare .................................... 6-47 Fihish Damage ............................ : . . . . 6-48 First Gear (1) Position ............ ; .............. 2-32 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1 Flat Tire, Changing ............................. 5-24 FogLamps .................................... 2-50 Foreign Countries, Fuel ........ : .................. 6-4 ForwardGears ................................. 2-30 FrontDoors .................................... 2-3 Front Towing Ifbokups .......................... 5- 11 Fuel .......................... i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 FillingYourTank ............................. 6-4 Gage ...................................... 2-86 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4

Fuse Paiiel(3.lL V6 Engine) ............ ......... 6-53 Fuse Panel (3800 V6 Engine) ..................... 6-54 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-52

Gag&. Engine Coolant Temperature ............... 2-80 Garage Door Opener Compartment. Overhead Console .............................. 2-5 1. Gasolines for Cleaner Air .......................... 6-3 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................ 4-29 Gear Positions ................................. 2-28 Glass. Cleaning ................................ 6-46 GloveBox .................................... 2-21 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 4-29

Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31 Hazqd Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1 Head Restraints ................................. 1-4 ............... 2-50 Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer Headlamp. Wiring .............................. 6-57 Headlamps .................................... 2-49 .................... 6-31 Headlamps. Bulb Replacement Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ...... 8-2 High Beam Lamps. How to Change ................ 2-50 ; ..... 4-22 Highway Hypnosis ........................ HillandMountainRoads ......................... 4-23 Hitches. Trailer i ................................ 4-34 HoodProp ..................................... 6-7 HoodRelease ................................... 6-6

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Horn 2-39 Hydroplaning .................................. 4- 18

K e y Lock Cylinders ............................ 7-37 Key Reminder Warning .......................... 2-23 Keys .......................................... 2-1

&You’re Stuck In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-35 Ignition Key Positions ........................... 2-23 Ignition Switch ................................. 2-23 Illuminated Entry System ......................... 2-11 Inflator. Air ................................... 2-63 Injector 3365 Fuse .............................. 6-56 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-58 Inspections Brake System ............................... 7-39 Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-39 Restraint Systems ............................ 7-39 Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Sed ......................... 7-39 Throttle Linkage ............................. 7-39 Instrumentpanel ............................... 2-70 Instrument Panel Cluster ......................... 2-72 Instrument Panel Intensity Control ................. 2-49 Instrument Panel. Cleaning ....................... 6-45 Integrated Roof Antenna ......................... 3-23 Interior Lamps Control ........................... 2-55 Interior Lights Override Switch .................... 2-56

Jack. Tie .................................... 5-25 Jumpstarting ................................... 5-2

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Lamps ...................................... 2-49 Lamps Control. Interior .......................... 2-55 ............................ 2-49 Lamps On Reminder Lane Change Indicator ........................... 2-41 Larger Children. Safety Belt Use ................... 1-54 Latches. Side Window ........................... 2-39 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ....... 2-35 Level Control. Electronic ......................... 2-68 Liftgate Ajar Warning Light ....................... 2-84 Liftgate Lock .................................. 2-19 Liftgate. Raising ................................ 2-19 Lights

Air Bag: Readiness ................. .... 1.27, 2.76 Anti-LGck Brake System Warning ........... 2.78. 4.7 Brake System Warning ........................ 2-77 Liftgate Ajar Warning ......................... 2-84 Low Fuel Warning ........................... 2-85 Low Traction ............................ 2-80, 4-9 Power Sliding Door Warning ................... 2-84 Safety Belt Reminder .................... 1-13, 2-76 Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-81 TCS Warning ........................... 2.79, 4-9 Traction Control System Warning ........... 2-79, 4-9

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Lighter ....................................... 2-65 4-29 Loading Your Vehicle Locks

........................... Automatic Door .............................. Door ....................................... Liftgate .................................... PowerDoor .................................. Locking Storage Bin ............................ Loss of Control ................................ Low Fuel Warning Light ......................... ......................... 2.80. 4.9 Low Traction Light .............................. Lubrication. Body Luggagecarrier ................................

2-5 2-3 2-19 2-4 2-67 4-14 2-85

7-37 2-60

Maintenance Record ........................... 7-42 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7- 1 Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-36 ............... 7-39 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ............ 7-40 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Schedule1 ................................... 7-6 Schedule I Definition .......................... 7-4 Schedule11 ................................. 7-26 Schedule I1 Definition .......................... 7-5 Scheduled Maintenance Services ................. 7-3 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-48 Maintenance. When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) ..................... 2-81 Manual Front Passenger Seat ....................... 1-2 Manual Windows ............................... 2-38 Methanol (In Fuel) ............................... 6-3

Mirrors ....................................... 2-58 Convex Outside ............................. 2-58 Inside Daymight Rearview .................... 2-58 Power Remote Control ........................ 2-59 Visorvanity ................................ 2-65 MTBE (In Fuel) ................................. 6-3

Net. Convenience .............................. Neutral (N) Position ............................. ......................... New Vehicle “Break-In” Night Vision ...................................

2-59 2-30 2-22 4-16

Ordering

odometer .................................... 2-74 Odometer. Tamper Resistant ...................... 2-74 Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4-12 Oil Engine ..................................... 6-11 Pressure Gage (3800 V6 Engine) ................ 2-83 Pressure Indicator (3.1L V6 Engine) ............. 2-82 Owner Publications ............................ 8-7 Service Bulletins .............................. 8-7 Service Manuals .............................. 8-7 Overdrive Position .............................. 2-30 Overhead Console .............................. 2-51 Garage Door Opener compartment .............. 2-51 Reading Lamps .............................. 2-51 Storage Compartment ......................... 2-54 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ................ 2-54 .............. 2-53 Temperature and Compass Display

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6-49 2-29 2-33 2-36

Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ Park (P) Position ............................... ........................... Park (P). Shifting Into Park (P). Shifting Out of ......................... Parking AtNight ................................... 2-22 Lots ....................................... 2-22 On Hills While Towing a Trailer ................ 4-38 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-36 ParkingBrake .................................. 2-32 Parts, Normal Maintenance Replacement ............ 6-60 Passing ....................................... 4-13 Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-39 PowerDoorLocks ............................... 2-4 Power Outlet, Accessory ......................... 2-57 Power Remote Control Mirrors .................... 2-59 Power Sliding Door ............................. 2-13 Power Sliding Door Warning Light ................. 2-84 Power Steering ................................. 4-11 Power Steering Fluid ............................ 6-25 Adding .................................... 6-26 Checking ................................... 6-25 Power Windows ................................ 2-38 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-31 Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1 Publications, Service and Owner .................... 8-7

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Replacement. Wheel Replacing Safety Belts ........................... Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash ................................. ........................ Restraints. Checking Your Restraints. Child ................................ Restraints. Head ................................. Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash Reverse (R) Position ............................ .................... Right Front Passenger Position Roadside Assistance .............................. ........................... Rocking Your Vehicle Roof. Integrated Antenna ......................... ............................ Roof. Luggage Rack Rotation. Tire ..................................

1-58 1-57 1-49 1-4 ............ 1-58 2-29 1-32 8-6 5-35 3-23 2-60 6-36

safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-57 Safety Belt Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 13. 2-76 ................................... Safety Belts 1-13 Adults ..................................... 1-18 Careof .................................... 6-45 DriverPosition .............................. 1-18 Extender ................................... 1-57 How to Wear Properly ........................ 1 . 18 Incorrect Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21.22.23.24.25.55. 56 LapBelt ................................... 1-36 Lap-Shoulder ............................ 1 . 18. 32 Questions People Ask ......................... 1 . 17 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

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Replacing After a Crash ....................... 1-58 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-32 Use by Children ............................. 1-38 Use by Larger Children ........................ 1-54 Use by Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 WhyTheyWork ............................. 1-14 Safety Chains .................................. 4-35 Safety Defects Reporting to General Motors .................... 8-5 Reporting to the Canadian Government ............ 8-5 Reporting to the United States Government . . . . . . . . . 8-4 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3 Seats .......................................... 1-1 ........................ 1-1 Driver’s 4-Way Manual ......................... 1-3 Driver’s 6-Way Power Manual Front Passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Reclining Front ............................... 1-3 Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 1-50 Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1-1 ........................... 1-1 Seats and Seat Controls Second Gear (2) Position ......................... 2-31 Service ........................................ 6-1 ...................... Service and Appearance Care 6-1 .................... 8-7 Service and Owner Publications Service Bulletins. Ordering ........................ 8-7 Service Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-81 ........................ 8-7 Service Manuals. Ordering Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Service Publications .............................. 8-7

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.................... Service Work. Doing Your Own Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ........ 1-31 Stuck. Shifting Into Park (P) ............................ 2-33 Shifting Out of Park (P) .......................... 2-36 Shifting. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-28 Sunroof Side Window Latches ........................... 2-39 Signaling Turns ................................ 2-41 Symbols. Vehicle Skidding ...................................... 4-14 Sliding Door ................................... 2- 11 Sliding Door Child Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Sliding Door Lock .............................. 2- 12 Sliding Door. power ............................. 2-13 Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-21 SpareTire.Compact ............................. 5-34 Speedometer ................................... 2-74 Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-42 Starter Switch .................................. 7-37 Starting Your Engine 3-lL v6 Engine .............................. 3800V6Engine .............................

2-24 2-25 Steamy If Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-15 Time. Steering ...................................... 4- 11 ........................... Steering Column 7-38 Steering In Emergencies ......................... 4- 12 Tires 3-20 Steering Wheel Touch

Steering Wheel. Tilt ............................. 2-40 Steering. Power ................................ 4- 11 Steering. Tips .................................. 4-1 1 ............................ Storage Bin. Locking 2-67 Storage Compartment Center Console .............................. 2-21 Overhead Console ............................ 2-54 Rear ....................................... 2-66

Audio System

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Rotation

......................... Storage. Of Your Vehicle 6-30 If You Are ............................... 5-35 Sun Visors .................................... 2-65 Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-54 ....................................... 2-69 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............... 1-26

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Tachometer .................................. 2-74 Taillamps. Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-32 Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-74 Tape Player .................................... 3-11 Tapeplayercare ............................... 3-22 TCS warning Light ......................... 2-79. 4-9 Temperature and Compass Display ................. 2-53 Theft ......................................... 2-21 .................................... 6-24 Thermostat Third Gear (D) Position .......................... 2-31 TiltSteeringWheel ............................. 2-40 Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 .................................... Tire Chains 6-41 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 6-36 ................................... TireLoading ......................................... 6-34 Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-40 BuyingNew ................................ 6-38 5-24 ChangingaFlat Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Inspection and ....................... 6-36 Spare. Compact .............................. 5-34 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39

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Lock

Controls.

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Traction .................................... 6-39 Treadwear .................................. 6-39 Uniform Quality Grading ...................... 6-38 Wear Indicators .............................. 6-37 .......................... 6-40 Wheel Replacement When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-37 Top Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 TorqueLock ................................... 2-35 Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-3 1 ............................. Towing Your Vehicle 5-8 Front ...................................... 5-11 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 13 Traction Control Disable Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Traction Control System .......................... 4-9 Traction Control System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 2-79, 4-9 Trailer Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Trailer Towing Brakes ..................................... 4-35 Driving on Grades ............................ 4-37 Driving with a Trailer ......................... 4-35 Hitches .................................... 4-34 Maintenance ................................ 4-38 Parking on Hills ............................. 4-38 Safety Chains ............................... 4-35 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Towing a Trailer ............................. 4-31 Turnsignals ................................ 4-37 Weight of a Trailer ........................... 4-33 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ....................... 6- 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 10 Transmitters, Matching to Your Vehicle Trip Odometer ................................. 2-75

Trip. Before Leaving on a Long .................... 4-21 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Underbody Maintenance ........................ Underhood Lamp ...............................

6-48 6-11

Vehicle Damage Warnings ......................... iv Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Vehicle Loading ................................ 4-29 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : ....... 6-30 Vehicle Symbols ................................... ............................. 4-5 Vehicle. Control of a ............................ 2-7 Vehicle. Leaving Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Ventilation System. Flow-Through ................................. 3-7 Ventilation Tips .................................. 4-16 Vision. Night ............................ 2-65 Visor Vanity Mirrors Visors. Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65 Voltmeter ..................................... 2-77

w a r n i n g Devices ............................... 5-2 ......................... 5-1 Warning Flashers. Hazard Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75 ........................... 6-47 Washing Your Vehicle Water. Driving Through Deep Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-46

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Wheel Nut Torque ......................... 5.32. 6.59 Wheel Replacement ............................. 6-40 Wheel Rkpkment. Used ........................ 6-41 W d o w 2-39 2-38 2-38 2-44 2-39 2-43. 6-26

........................... Auto . Down Fea- .. ; ................................ MZI.IIU~~ Power ...................................... Rear Wipir and Washer ........................ Side LaQhes ................................

Windshield Washer Fluid ....................

Whdshield Washers ............................. 2-43 Windshield Washers. Rear ........................ 2-44 Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement .............. 6-34 Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker ................. 6-57 Windshield Wipers ............................... 2-42 Windshield Wipers. Rear ......................... 2-44 Wmter. Driving in .............................. 4-24 Wiring. Headlqp .............................. 6-57 Wreck& Tuwing ................................. 5-8

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a luggage carrier. Outboard bumper strips on the luggage carrier crossrails help ensure a quieter ride. If you wish to attach the luggage tiedowns or other equipment (see owner’s manual for more information), you will need to remove the outboard bumper strips to access the tapped plates on the crossbar After the tiedowns or other equipment is removed, be sure t o reinstall the bumper After the tiedowns or other equipment is removed, be sure t o reinstall the bumper strips. strips.

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1995 Oldsrnobile Silhouette Owner’s Manual

This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the