1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme inflation pressure

17. Store the flat tire as far forward in
the trunk
as possible. Store the jack
and wheel wrench in their
compartment in the trunk.
only. Replace the compact spare t&e
with a full-size tire
as soon as you can.
See
Compact Spare Tire later in this
section.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully
inflated when your vehicle was new,
it
can lose air after a time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 1rPa). The compact spare is
made to
go up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), ' so you can finish your trip and have
your full-size tire repaired or replaced
where you want. Of course, it's best to
replace your spare with a full-size tire as
soon as you can. Your spare will last
longer and be in
good shape in case you
need it again. Your anti-lock brake
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Sewice & Appearance Care
Windshield Wper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed
in different
ways. Here’s how to remove the type
with a release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away
2. Lift the release clip with a
from the windshield.
screwdriver and
pull the blade
assembly
off the wiper arm.
the wiper m.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on
Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found on the inside
of the trunlc lid tells you
the proper size, speed rating and
recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle. It
also gives
you important information about the
number
of people that can be in your
vehicle and the total weight that you
can carry. This weight is called the
Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes
the weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
all nonfactory-installed options.
The other label is the Certification label,
on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. It
tells you the gross weight capacity
of
your vehicle, ded the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle,
all
occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed
the
GVWR for your vehicle, or the
Gross Axle~Weight Rating (GAWR) for
either the front
or rear axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread it out. Don’t cany
more
than 167 lbs, (75 kg) in your trunk.

Inflation-Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label
which is on the inside of the trunk lid
shows the correct inflation pressures for
your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for
at least three hours or driven no more
than a mile. When to Check
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Don’t forget your compact spare
tire. It should be
at 60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check:
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially
if you have radial tires-
which may look properly inflated even
if
they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See the
Index
under Scheduled Maintenance
Services.
Use this rotation pattern. After
the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See the
Index
under Wheel Nut Torque.
A
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is
fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The
wheel could come
off and cause an
accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you
can use a cloth or a paper towel to
do this; but be sure to use a scraper
or wire brush later, if you need to,
to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
the
Index under Changing a Flat
Tire. 1

Section B: Owner Checks & Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
made at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle,
dependability and emission control performance of your make sure they are the proper ones, as
shown in Section D.
vehicle.
At Each Fuel Fill (/t is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood check\
s at each fuel fill.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level
See the
Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.
Fluid Level Check the
windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer
tank and add fluid if necessary. Windshield Washer
Check the engine coolant
level in the coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if
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necessary. See the Index under Coolant for further details.
At Least Once a Month
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
~~ ~
Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See the Index under Tires for
further details.
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Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
.......................................... 268
Temperature Warning Light
.............. 95
Theft
.................................................... 51
Thermostat
........................................ 236
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 68
Time, Setting the .............................. 118
Tires ................................................. 252
Buying New
................................... 255
Chains
................................... 212, 258
Flat, Changing
............................... 205
Inflation
.......................................... 253
Inspection
& Rotation ................... 254
Loading
.................................. 250, 254
Pressure
......................................... 253
Quality Grading
............................ 256
Spare, Compact
............................. 211
Wear Indicators
............................. 255
Wheel Alignment
& Tire
Balance
....................................... 257
Wheel Replacement
...................... 257
When to Replace Wheels
............... 257
Winter Driving,
and Tires
..................... 173, 174, 258
Top Strap
........................................... 32
Torque Lock
..................................... 173 Towing a Trailer
.............................. 176
Traffic Lights
................................... 142
Trailer Towing
................................. 176
Driving with a Trailer
.................... 18 1
Maintenance ................................... 183
Trailer Brakes
................................ 180
Turn Signals
................................... 182
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
(see Automatic Trmsaxle)
Towing Your Oldsmobile ................ 193
Parking on Hills
............................ 183
Transaxle, Automatic
Transmission. Automatic
Trip Odometer
............................. 92. 93
Trunk
.................................................. 52
Trunk. Remote Release
...................... 53
Turn Signal Indicator ........................ 69
Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever
.. 69
Cruise Control
.................................. 70
Flash-to-Pass
.................................... 78
HigWLow Beam Changer
............... 78
Pulse Windshield Wipers ................. 75
Turn
& Lane Change Indicator ....... 69
Turn Signal Indicator
..................... 69
Windshield Washer
.......................... 75
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 74 Underhood
Light. Retractable
....... 226
Unleaded Gasoline
........................... 219
Urban Driving
.................................. 165
Upholstery Care
................................ 260
Khicle Identification Number
(VIN)
............................................. 268
Vehicle Storage
................................. 240
Ventilation
................................ 111. 117
VIN
................................................... 268
Voltmeter
........................................... 98
Vehicle Loading ................................ 250
Visor Vanity Mirrors
.......................... 82
Warning Flashers. Hazard
............ 188
Warning lights
Anti-Lock Brake System
................ 99
Battery
.............................................. 98
Brake
............................................... 98
Coolant Temperature ...................... 95
Fasten Belts ...................................... 21
Low Coolant .................................... 96
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