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dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)

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

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

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

I DATE

I ACTUALMILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km)

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 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

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DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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

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

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

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

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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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

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

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

0 Replace passenger compartment air filter.

Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y I

I DATE

SERVICED B Y

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (1 65 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0 Change automatic transa

.xle fl .uid 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.

(Continued)

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) (Continued) - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or lf you do not use your vehicle under m y of these conditions, the fluid and jilter do not require changing.

delivery service.

150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Elnission Control Service.

ACTUAL MILEAGE 1

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

DATE

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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. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). Footnotes -1- 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.

7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An E1mksion Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

DATE

ACTUAL

MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Enzissiorz Control Sewice.

0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

El Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 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

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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

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°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

I DATE

1 ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y I

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1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I

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

delivery service.

IJ‘you do t w t use your velzicle under any of these conditiom, the fluid and-filter do not require ch.unging.

52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

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ISERVICED B Y

ACTUAL MILE * >E

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED B Y I

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ay Maintenance Schedule

Replace air cleaner filter. AII Ernission Control Service.

0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. AI? Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). AI? Emission Control Service.

0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. Inspect engine accessory drive belt.

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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 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 Emissiolz Control Service.

0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED B Y I

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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ng Trip/Highway Maintename Schedule1

82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). AI? Emission Control Service.

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

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

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Elnissiorl Colztrol Service.

0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0 Replace air cleaner filter. AH Emission Control Service. 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 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,30 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An En?issiorz Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Elnission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. 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

An Emission Control Service.

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

I DATE

ACTUAL

MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

(Continued)

I AI

Long TripEIighway Maintenance Schedule

100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) (Continued)

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

delivery service.

I f you do not use pour vehicle under any of these corzditions, the- fluid and filter do not require clznrzgirzg.

150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, 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.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

I DATE

ACTUAL

MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

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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 importunt.for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuelfill.

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

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 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 Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.

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

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

Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges, including the liftgate. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, power sliding door cable, 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.

At Least Twice a Year

Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built-in child restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in child restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts or harness straps replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)

Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.

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Starter Switch Check

A CAUTION:

Irake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check

When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.

When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.

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

around the vehicle.

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). 1.f the starter works i n any other position, your vehicle needs service.

1.

2.

3.

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

Steering Column Park Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 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

When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular ’ brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

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’s holding ability: 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.

0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:

With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.

Underbody Flushing Service 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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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. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed.

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. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Steering, Suspension and Front 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 hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

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Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables.

Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, 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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FLUID/LUBRICANT

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.

USAGE Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

FLUID/LUBRICANT 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 clean water (preferably distilled) and GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL” or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM (silicate-free) antifreeze. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.

with a complete

flush

GM Part No. 3634621 or

USAGE Coolant Supplement equivalent Sealer Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 1 I System

and refill.

(GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid (GM System

Brake Fluid

Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cy I i nders

Windshield Washer Solvent

Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 10500 17 - 1 quart, or equivalent). DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Pur ose lubricant, Superlube No. 12346241 or equivalent). GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent.

i) (GM Part

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FLUID/LUBRICANT Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI ## 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).

I USAGE I Weatherstrip

Conditioning

I FLUIDLUBRICANT Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

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

USAGE Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge, Liftgate Hinges, Power Sliding Door Cable

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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

ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile service publications and how to report any safety defects.

if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain

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Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance Information Address for Writing to Oldsmobile Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Phone Number for Roadside Assistance Oldsmobile Courtesy Transportation

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BBB Autoline Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Reporting Safety Defects to Canada Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service Publications in Canada How to Order Service Publications Order Form for Service Publications

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Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and Oldsmobile. Normally, any concern you may have with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing retailer. Your retailer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue which may arise. Oldsmobile has empowered its retailers to make decisions and to repair vehicles, and they are eager to resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, take the following steps:

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STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of retailer 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 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 Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate:

In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4 135 (English) or 1-800-75 1-4 136 (Spanish) In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009

0 111 Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British

Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0 122

0 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 13 15

In other overseas locations, call GM North American Export Sales in Canada at: (905) 644-41 12.

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Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of 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 Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs). Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing: I -800-833-OLDS. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

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 us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Oldsmobile, address your inquiry to:

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

In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LI H 8P7

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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 I-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. Who Is Covered? Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1997 Oldsmobile vehicles. Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, regardless of tlze 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.

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Courtesy Transportation We’re here to help. That’s why whenever your Oldsmobile is undergoing any Bumper to Bumper Warranty service, we’ll make sure you don’t end up stranded at the retail facility. It’s called Courtesy Transportation and it’s our way to make sure you’re able to get out even when your car is in. For same-day service, we’ll give you a one-way shuttle ride of up to 10 miles. If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, we’ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you up to $30 a day for the cost of alternate transportation -- a cab, a bus or even a rental car if necessary. Having your car serviced is rarely convenient, but with Courtesy Transportation, at least you’ll be able to get where you need to go, whether it’s here, or there.

Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Oldsmobile will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. Please consult your retailer for details. For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your retailer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada.

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GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. 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 automotive disputes. This prograin 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, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203- 1804 Telephone: 1 -800-955-5 100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VTN) 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. 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 40 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 1-800-955-5 100 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 366-0 123 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.

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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 352

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 Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7

Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals anc other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.

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1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION

out^ The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling

the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,

or credit card

information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 OLDSMOBILE

SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00

TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00

SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.

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Section 9 Index

1.44, 2.94

Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-84 Adding Equipment to the Outside Of Your Vehicle . . . . . . 6-3 Adjusting the Split Bench Seat .................... 1 . 19 AirBag ....... ........ ........................ 1-43 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-47 Howitworks ................................ 1-45 Location .................................... 1-45 Readiness Light ......................... Servicing ................................... 1-48 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-46 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47 When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-46 Aircleaner .................................... 6-15 Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-62 AirInflator .................................... 2-86 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-44 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-52 Antenna. Integrated Windshield .................... 3-30 Antifreeze ..................................... 6-20 Anti-Lock

........................................ Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.96. 4.7 Brakes ......................................

4-7

Appearance Care ............................... 6-46 Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-54 Ashtray ....................................... 2-82 Audio Systems .................................. 3-9 Automatic Door Locks ............................ 2-6 Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-33 Automatic Transaxle Check ....................... 7-38 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................ 6-17 HowtoAdd ................................. 6-20 How to Check ............................... 6-18 When to Check and Change ..................... 6-17 Automatic Transaxle Operation .................... 2-31 Shifting ..................................... 2-31 Automatic Transaxle Park Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . 7-40

Battery Saver ................................. Battery ....................................... Jump Starting ................................. Warnings ................................ BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-7 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 4-22 Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

2-61 6-30 5-3

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6-30 6-26 6-26 2-35 6-30 6-30

Adjustment .................................. Fluid ....................................... Master Cylinder .............................. Parking ..................................... PedalTravel ................................. Replacing System Parts ........................ System Warning Light .................... Trailer ...................................... 4-35 Transaxle Shift Interlock ....................... 2-38 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Wear ....................................... 6-29 Brakes’Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7 Braking ........................................ 4-6 Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4-10 .......................... Break.In. New Vehicle 2-26 BTSI ......................................... 2-38 BTSICheck ................................... 7-39 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-31

2.95. 6.27

Canada. Ordering Service and Owner Publications . . . . 8-9 Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-62 Captain’s Chairs ................................ 1-26 Reclining the Seatback ......................... 1-26 Removing ................................... 1-26 Replacing ................................... 1-27

Carbon Monoxide ....................

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Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Inside of Your Oldsmobile ...................... 6-47 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Outside of Your Oldsmobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Special Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Coinholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 1 Compact Disc Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 19 Compact Disc Player Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Compact Disc Player. Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Compact Overhead Console ...................... 2-68 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Content Theft Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78 Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22

Heater. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 RecoveryTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Whattouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2

Damage. Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-52 Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Dead Battery Defects? Reporting Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Defogger. Rear Window Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Delayed Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 Dimensions. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Door

Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 104 Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 DriverPosition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34

Driver’s Four-Way Manual Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Driving

City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Drunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 InaBlizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 In Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 IntheRain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 OnCurves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23 On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-25 Throughwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 WetRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Drunken Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Dump and Stow Feature ........................... 1-7

Coolant Tenlperature Gage ..................... 2-98 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 OilLevelCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Starting Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 2- 102. 6-10 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 What Kind to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 WhentoAdd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 When to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-99 Equipment, Adding to the Outside Of Your Vehicle . . . . . 6-3 Exhaust, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Electronic Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 7-37 Coolant Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fabric Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Fan Knob. Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Filter. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Filter. Pollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Finishcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51

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Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 FirstGear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Flashers. Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Flat Tire. Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 FogLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 1-3 Folding Driver's Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foreign Countries. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 FrontDoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . 6-34 Front Seat Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75 Front Seat Storage Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 FrontTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-105 In Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57

G a g e s

Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-98 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-105 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 1 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92 Garage Door Opener Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 I

GloveBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OnReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-31 5-2 1-6 2-59 6-31 2-53 2-59 6-56 Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 High-Beam Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Hitches, Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Hood

Checking Things Under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 2-51 4-19

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83 Inflation. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Inflator. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Inspections

Brakesystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Exhaust Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 1 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 1 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 1 Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-41 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-42 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-88 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Cluster ..................................... 2-90 FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Light Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 Instrument Panel Switchbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- I3 Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 1 Interior Lamps Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 1 Interior Lamps Override Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62

Jack. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

K e y Lock Cylinders Service . . . . . . . . . . . . Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-38 . 2-2

Labels

CertificationlTire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-55 Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-29 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Delayed Illumination .......................... 2-63 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Exit Lighting ................................ 2-63 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 On Reminder ................................ 2-59 Rearcargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Underhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Leaving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-37 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82 Lights

Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-44: 2-94 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-96. 4-7 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95. 6.27 Charging System Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94 DoorAjar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-99 Engine Temperature Warning Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 Low Coolant Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99, 6-23 2- 105 Low Fuel Warning Low Oil Level

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.103. 6.10

...........................

Low Traction ............................ Oil Pressure ................................ Safety Belt Reminder ..................... Service Engine Soon ......................... Traction Control System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 2.97. 4.10 ...........................

2.98. 4.9

1.29, 2.93

2- 102

2- 100

4-29

Loading Your Vehicle Locks

Automatic Door ............................... 2-6 Cylinders ................................... 7-38 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-38 Last Door Closed Locking ....................... 2-6 Lockout Deterrent ............................. 2-7 Power Door .................................. 2-5 Sliding Door ................................. 2- 14 Sliding Door Child Security ..................... 2-19 Sliding Door Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Steering Column Park Check .................... 7-40 Locks and Lighting Choices ...................... 2-41 Loss of Control ................................ 4- 15 Low Coolant Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99. 6.23 Low Fuel Warning Light ........................ Low Oil Level Light ...................... Low Traction Light ......................... Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-43 Lubrication Service. Body ........................ 7-38 Luggagecarrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-79 Lumbar Control ................................. 1-6

2.103, 6.10 2.98. 4.9

2- 105

Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1 How This Section is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals ..................... 7-6 Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-37 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Short Trip/City Definition ....................... 7-5 Short Trip/City Intervals ........................ 7-5 Your Vehicle and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-53 Maintenance When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..................... 2- 100 Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Convex Outside .............................. 2-67 ....................... Illuminated Visor Vanity 2-83 Inside Daymight Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Power Remote Control ......................... 2-66 ................................. 2-83 Visor Vanity Mode Buttons. Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Mode Knob. Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 MountainRoads ................................ 4-23 Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-52

9-7

Net. ~onvenimzrrce ............................. -2-76 Nt~@af ....................................... 2-32 New Vehicle "Break-In" ......................... 2-24 Night Vision ................................... 4-16

2.102. 6.10

2-9 1 2-91 4-13

Odometer .................................... Odometer. Trip ................................. Off-RoadRecovery ............................. Oil. Engine .............................. Oil Pressure Light ............................. 2-102 Overhead Console .............................. 2-69 Driver Information Center ...................... 2-7 1 Garage Door Opener Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 Sunglasses Compartment ....................... 2-7 1 Overhead Console Switchbank .................... 2- 12 Overheated Engine Protection ..................... 5- 12 Overheating Engine ............................. 5- 12 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-37 Owner Publications. Ordering ..................... 8- 10

Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ Park

Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2-3 1 Shifting Into ................................. 2-36 Shifting Out of ............................... 2-38 AtNight .................................... 2-25 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Parking

6-53

Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-40 Lots ....................................... 2-25 Over Things That Bum ........................ 2-39 With a Trailer ................................ 4-37 Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 Passing ....................................... 4-13 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Pollen Filter ................................... 6-16 Power ............................. 2-84 Accessory Outlet DoorLocks ................................... 2-5 ................................ 6-56 Option Fuses Rear Quarter Windows ......................... 2-51 ........................ 2-66 Remote Control Mirror Seat ......................................... 1-3 Steering .................................... 4-11 Sunroof ..................................... 2-85 Windows ................................... 2-50 Power Steering Fluid ............................ 6-24 Howtocheck ............................... 6-25 Whattouse ................................. 6-25 Whentocheck ............................... 6-25 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-42 Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1 Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8-10

Radiator ..................................... Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... Radio Reception ................................

5-19 6-24 3-27

9-8

Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Radios. Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Rain. Driving In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- I7 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65 Rear

AirVents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Fan Control Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 Safety Belt Comfort Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52 Seat Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 15. 3-23 Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Windshield Washer Rearview Mirror, Inside Day/Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Reclining Front and Captain’s Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Recovery Tank, Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 16 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Remote

Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- I7 Operation of the Power Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 2-7 2- IO 2- I2

Remote Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resynchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing

Captain’s Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Row Solid Bench Seat .................... Split Bench Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Third Row Solid Bench Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-26 1-8 1-20 1-14

Replacement

BLIlbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44

Replacing

Captain’s Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Second Row Solid Bench Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . I O Split Bench Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Third Row Solid Bench Seat .................... 1 . 16 Replacing Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-80 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Resetting the Power Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Restraints

Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-80 Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-80 Second Row Safety Belt Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Restraints. Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-68 Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Front Passenger Position 1-43 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation . Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-80 1-28 Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Center Rear Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-80 How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-34 Incorrect Usage .................... 1-37. 1-78. 1-79 LapBelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55 Lap-Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34. 1-50 Larger Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-77 Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 1-33 Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-52 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 Reminder Light ......................... Replacing After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-80 Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36 Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-56 Use During Pregnancy . . . : ..................... 1-42 WhyThey Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4 Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 9-10

1.29. 2.93

Seatback

Seats

Folding Driver’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reclining Front and Captain’s ....................

1-3 1-4

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2. 1-6 Driver’s Four-Way Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Dumpandstow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Lumbar Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Manual Front Passenger ......................... 1-4 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 1 Second Row Safety Belt Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Securing a Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-70 SecondGear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Second Row Solid Bench Seat ...................... 1-8 Folding the Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Bulletins. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Engine Soon Light ........................... 2- 100 Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8- IO Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Publications. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Work. Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Service and Owner Publications. Ordering in Canada . . . . 8-9 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ........ 1-48 Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-52 Shifting Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2-3 1 Intopark .................................... 2-36 Outofpark .................................. 2-38 . Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1-36 SideAshtrays .................................. 2-82 Side Convenience Net ........................... 2-78 Signaling Turns ................................ 2-53 Skidding ...................................... 4-15 Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-28 Spare Tire. Compact ............................. 5-32 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-62 Specifications. Engine ........................... 6-63 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Speedometer ................................... 2-91 SplitBenchSeat ................................ 1-18 Adjusting ................................... 1-19 Folding or Reclining the Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18 Removing ...................................