1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme service

CHECK
OR SERVICE
Steering Column Lock
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transaxle
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever
position.
The key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
The key should come out only in
Lock.
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 fool
un the regula1
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly
remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
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. 1 301

Maintenunce Schedule
Section 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 dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs
are completed at once.
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INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
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.
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 the
Index under Engine Ekhaust.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed.
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. Inspect
other brake parts, including 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.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads whi\
ch may need to be
serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with the brake system. See the
Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your vehicle is
equipped with anti-lock brakes and the anti-lock brake system w\
arning light stays on, comes on
or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. See the
Index under Anti-
Lock Brake System Warning Light.

Maintenance Schedule
Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date,
odometer reading and who performed the service in the
columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance
Performed column, insert the numbers
from the Schedule I
or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the
maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a
convenient place to store them.
DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Here you will find out how to contact
Oldsmobile if you need assistance
.
This part also tells you how to obtain
service publications and how
to report
any safety defects
.
Part 8
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ........................................................................\
.. 310
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
.................................... 311
BBB MediatiodArbitration Program ..................................................................... 312
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program
............................................................. 315
Service Publications
........................................................................\
........................ 316
Reporting Safety Defects
........................................................................\
................ 314
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Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are
important to your dealer and
Oldsmobile. Normally, any problems
with the sales transaction or the
operation of your vehicle will be
resolved by your dealer’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 problem
with a member of dealership
management. Complaints can often 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 dealership or
the General Manager.
STEP TWO: If after contacting a
member of Dealership Management, it
appears your problem cannot be
resolved by the dealership 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 254-17-86. In Puerto
Rico or
U.S. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas
locations, contact GM International
Export Sales in Canada by calling
1-416-644-41 12. For
prompt assistance, please have the
following information available to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, telephone
Vehicle Identification Number (This number
is available from the vehicle
registration or title, or the plate
attached to the left top of the
instrument panel and visible through
the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present
Nature of problem
mileage

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Customer Assistance Information
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Service Publications
Information on how to obtain Product
Service Publications, Subscriptions and
Indexes as described below is applicable
only in the fifty
U.S. states (and the
District of Columbia) and only for cars
and light trucks with GVWR less than
10,000 pounds (4 536 kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to
Product Service Bulletins and Indexes
can be obtained by writing to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Service Publications Department
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Oldsmobile regularly sends its dealers
useful service bulletins about
Oldsmobile products. Oldsmobile
monitors product performance in the
field. We then prepare bulletins for
servicing
our products better. Now, you
can get these bulletins too.
Bulletins cover various subjects. Some
pertain to the proper use and care of
your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive
repairs which, if done
on time with the
latest parts, may avoid future costly
repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician
how to repair a new or unexpected
condition. Others describe a quicker
way to fix your vehicle. They can help a
technician service your vehicle better. Most
bulletins apply to conditions
affecting a small number of cars or
trucks. Your Oldsmobile dealer or a
qualified technician may have to
determine
if a specific bulletin applies
to your vehicle.
You can subscribe to
all Oldsmobile
bulletins. This way you'll get them as
they come out. You can wait a while
and get an index to the bulletins. You
can also get individual bulletins.
However, you'll need the index to
identify them.