1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manuals

Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM
Glass Cleaner
(GM Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals-
on the inside rear
window, since they may have to
be
scraped off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the
inside
of the rear window, an electric
defogger element may be damaged.
Any
temporary license should not be
attached across the defogger grid.
Inside Center High-Mounted
stOp/ight
(2-DOOR MODELS)
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
If you would like to clean the inside
surface
of the rear window or need to
replace a bulb, you can remove the
stoplight housing by following these
steps:
1. Remove the two Phillips-head screws
from the cover.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Unclip the bulb carrier.
4. Pull the bulb out to replace. Push in a
5. Clip the bulb carrier back into place.
6. To remove the stoplight lens to clean
the window, remove the
two nuts on
either side of the housing.
new
bulb.
7. Replace the cover.
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Inside Center High-Mounted
SfOP/@hf (4-DOOR MODELS)
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
If you would like to clean the inside
surface of the rear window or need to
replace
a bulb, you can remove the
stoplight housing by following these
steps:
1. Remove the two Phillips-head screws
2. Pull down the cover.
3. Unclip the bulb socket from the
4. Pull the bulb out to replace. Push in a
from
the cover.
housing. new bulb.
5. Press the bulb socket back into the
housing.
6. Remove the lens to clean the window
by pressing in
on the ends of the lens.
7. Replace the cover.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or
if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or
other material may be
on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield
with
GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@
(GM Part No. 105001 1). The
windshield is clean
if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously
with a cloth soaked in
full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse
the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked
on a
regular basis and replaced when worn.

Cleaning the Outside of Your
Oldsmobile
The paint finish on your vehicle
provides beauty, depth of color,
gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
finish is to keep it clean by washing it
often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct
rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents.
Use liquid hand,
dish or car washing (non-detergent)
soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that
contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to dry on the surface, or
they could stain.
Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and
water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may
cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Oldsmobile may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get
GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See the
Index under Appearance Care.)
Your Oldsmobile has a “basecoat/
clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat
gives more depth and gloss to the
colored basecoat.
Aluminum Wheels (IF so EQUIPPED)
Your aluminum wheels have a
protective coating similar to the painted
surface of your Oldsmobile. Don’t use
strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
or other abrasive cleaners on them
because you could damage this coating.
After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be
applied.
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White Sidewall Tires
Your Oldsmobile dealer has a GM
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can
Weathersfrips
These are places where glass or metal
meets rubber. Silicone grease there will
make them last longer, seal better, and
not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a
clean cloth
at least everv six months.
Sheet Mefal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-
corrosion material
to the parts repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion
protection.

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Fiberglass Springs Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather
and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage can take two forms:
blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations,
and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although
no defect in the paint job
causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at
no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within 12 months or 12,000
miles
(20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
Vehicle Identification Number
0
This is the legal identifier for your
Oldsmobile.
It appears on a plate in the
front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you
look through the windshield from
outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and
Service
Parts labels and the certificates
of title and registration.

Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code for your
GM engine. This
code
will help you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts in
this section.
Service Parts ldentification Label
You'll find this label on your spare tire
cover. It's very helpful
if you ever need
to order parts. On this label is:
Your VIN.
Its model designation.
Paint information.
A list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
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Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by
a
combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links in the wiring
itself. This greatly reduces the chance of
fires caused by electrical problems.
Some fuses are located in a fuse block
in the glove box as shown above.
To
locate the fuse block, lift out the storage
bin inside the glove box. See the
diagram later in this section.
Another set of fuses is located in the
component center, under the
instrument panel.
Additional fuses are located in the
underhood electrical centers on the
right and left sides of the engine
compartment. Spare fuses
and a fuse puller are located
in the glove box lid. To remove the
cover, press in on both ends
of the
cover and pull it
off.
Place the wide end of the fuse puller
over the plastic end of the fuse. Squeeze
the ends over the fuse and pull it out.
To identify and check fuses, refer to the
charts on the following pages. Look
at the silver-colored band inside
the fuse. If the band is broken or
melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.