1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme jump start

Your Driving and the Road
150
Anti-Lock Brakes (CONT.)
And this light on the instrument panel
will go on when you start your vehicle.
When you start your vehicle and begin
to drive away you may hear a
momentary motor or clicking noise and
you may even notice that your brake
pedal moves a little while this is going
on. This is the
ABS system testing itself.
If you have your foot on the brake
pedal, this check won’t happen until the
vehicle goes about
4 mph (6 lm/h) or
until you take your foot off the brake
pedal.
You’ll also hear a clicking noise the
next time the vehicle goes about
4 mph
(6 lun/h).
If there’s a problem with the anti-lock
brake system, the anti-lock brake
system warning light will stay on or
flash. See the
Index under Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light.
Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say
the road is wet. You’re driving safely.
Suddenly an animal jumps out in front
of you.
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what
happens with
ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are
slowing down. The computer separately
works the brakes at each front wheel
and at the rear wheels.
The anti-lock system can change the
brake pressure faster than any driver
could. The computer is programmed to
make the most of available tire and road
conditions.

Here you’ll find what to do about
some problems that can occur on the
road
.
Part 5
Problems on the Road
Hazard Warning Flashers ........................................................................\
............... 188
Jump Starting
........................................................................\
.................................. 189
Towing Your Oldsmobile
........................................................................\
............... 193
Engine Overheating
........................................................................\
........................ 197
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................................................\
........................... 204
Changing a Flat Tire
........................................................................\
....................... 205
Compact Spare Tire ........................................................................\
........................ 211
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ......................................................... 212
187

Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your Oldsmobilc
But please
follow the steps here to do i
safely.
In
bAU I IVlV
Batteries can hurt you. They
can be dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn
They contain gas that can
They contain enough electricity
you.
explode
or ignite.
to burn you.
~ If you don’t follow these steps
1 exactly, some or all of these things
1 can hurt vou.
To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
189

Probkms on the Road
Jump Starting (CONT.)
190
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each
other. If they are,
it could cause a
ground connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to start
your
Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured
if the
vehicles roll. Set the parking
brake firmly on each vehicle. Put
an
automatic transaxle in P (Park) or
a manual transaxle in
N (Neutral).
3. Turn off the ignition on both
vehicles. Turn
off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the
batteries.
I
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I 2 /i An even electric when the f- engine is not
I running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away
I from any underhood electric fan.
Find the positive
(+) and negative (-)
terminals on each battery. Your
Oldsmobile has a remote positive
(+)
jump starting terrninal. The terminal is
on the same side
of the engine
compartment as your battery.
You should always use the remote
positive
(+) terminal instead of the
positive
(+) terminal on your battery.
To uncover the remote positive
(+)
terminal, lift the red plastic cap.

Problems on the Road
192
Jump Starting (CONT.)
7. Don’t let the other end touch metal.
Connect it to the positive
(+)
terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote positive
(+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative
(-) cable to the good battery’s
negative
(-) terminal.
Don’t let the other end touch anything
until the next step. The other end of the
negative cable
doesn’t go to the dead
battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted
metal part on the engine
of the vehicle
with the dead battery.
9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as
good there, but the chance
of sparks
getting back to the battery is much
less.
IO. Now start the vehicle with the good
battery and run the engine for a
while.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the
dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order
to prevent electrical shorting. Take
care that they don’t touch each
other or
any metal.

Service & Appearance Care
Bulb Replacement
240
Baffery
Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco
Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s
time for a new battery,,+we recommend a
Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that
has the catalog number shown on the
original battery’s label.
Jump Starting
For jump starting instructions, see the
Index under lump Starting.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle
for
25 days or more, take off the black
negative
(-) cable from the battery. This
will help keep your battery
from
running down. In
this section you’ll find directions for
changing the light bulbs in some of the
lights on your Oldsmobile. You’ll also
find directions for adjusting the
alignment of the mini-quad headlights,
if you have this type.
Be sure to read the directions before
you begin to replace or adjust any lights
See the
Index under Replacement
Bulbs to find the type of bulb you need
to use.
Batteries have acid that can
burn you and gas that can
explode. You can be badly hurt
if
you aren’t careful. See the Index
under Jump Starting for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your deakr to
learn how to
prepare your vehicle for .longer storage
periods.
Halogen Bulbs ~~

High-Low Beam .............................. 78
Replacement
................................... 243
Wiring
............................................. 275
Head-Up Display (HUD)
................ 101
Heater ....................................... 111, 113
Heater, Engine Block ................. 57, 229
High Beams
............................... 78, 160
Highway Hypnosis
.......................... 169
Hill and Mountain Roads
................ 170
Hills. Parking on
.............................. 171
Hood Release
.................................... 222
Safety Warning
.............................. 223
Warning, Overheated Engine
....... 197
Horn
................................................... 67
Hot Engine, Safety Warnings
.......... 197
How the Anti-Lock Brake
System Works
............................... 150
HUD (Head-Up Display) ................ 10 1
(6 On” Reminder ................................ 77
Replacement Bulbs
........................ 280
Head Restraint
.................................... 15
Hydroplaning ................................... 163
Identification Englne
............................................. 269
Label. Service Parts
....................... 269
Number. Vehicle (VIN Code)
....... 268
Idling Your Engine
....................... 65. 67
If You’re Stuck: In
Ignition Sand.
Mud. Ice or Snow
............... 212
Key
................................................... 46
Positions
........................................... 54
Indicator Lights (see
Warning Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
Inflation. Tires ................................. 253
Inside Rearview Mirror
..................... 80
Instrument Panel ............................... 89
Instrument Panel Clusters
................. 90
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
... 79
Instrument Panel Warning Lights
..... 91
Jump Starting
................................... 189
Jack.
Tire
........................................ 205 Keyless
Entry System
....................... 49
Keys
..................................................... 46
Lane Change Indicator
..................... 69
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
................... 22
Front, Automatic
...................... 22, 26
Rear
................................................. 27
Use by Children
................................ 39
Latches, Seatback
............................... 16
Lighter
................................................. 84
Lights
Fog Lights
......................................... 79
Headlights
........................................ 76
Operation
of ..................................... 77
Reading ............................................. 79
Removing
& Replacing
Bulbs
........................................... 240
Replacement Bulbs
....................... 280
Retractable Underhood
................. 226
Taillights
........................................ 247
Turn Signal
....................................... 70
Underhood, Retractable
................. 226
Warning Lights
................................ 91
329

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332
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Safety Defects. Reporting ................. 314
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.... 290
Seat Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Seat Controls ..................................... 12
Adjustable Supports
........................ 14
Head Restraint
................................ 15
Manual Front Seat .......................... 12
Power Seat, Six-Way
...................... 13
Seatback Latches
............................ 16
Seat, Rear Split Fold-Down
............. 16
Service Engine Soon Light
............... 100
Service Information
......................... 218
Service Parts Identification Label
... 269
Service Publications
... ..................... 3 16
Service Publications Order
Form .............................................. 319
Service Station Information
............. 336
Setting the Clock
............................. 118
Setting the Trip Odometer ........... 92, 93
Shifting Into
P (Park)
Column Shift
................................... 64
Console Shift
................................... 65
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle
..... 58
Manual Reclining Seatback
............ 14
Reclining Seatback
........................... 14 Signaling
Turns
......................... 69. 143
Signs. Road
...................................... 140
Six-Way Power Seat
........................... 13
Skidding
........................................... 158
Snowstorm.
If You’re
Caught in a
.................................... 175
Sound Equipment. Adding .............. 118
Sound Systems (see Audio Systems)
Spark Plugs ....................................... 283
Specifications and
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control)
Speedometer ................................ 92, 93
Stains, Removing
.............................. 261
Starting the Engine
............................ 55
Starting Your Vehicle
if the Battew
Steering Spare Tire. Compact
......................... 21 1
Capacities ...................................... 276
is Dead (see
Jump Starting)
In Emergencies .............................. 155
Steering Wheel, Tilt.
........................... 68
Off-Road Recovery
........................ 156
Tips
................................................. 154
Steering Wheel Touch Controls Audio System
................................. 132 Climate Control
.............................. 116
Stereo Sound Systems
(see
Audio Systems)
Storage Cassette Tape Holders
.................... 83
Fold-Down Storage Compartment .. 83
Rear Seat Console ............................ 84
Storing Your Vehicle
....................... 240
Stuck, If
You Are .............................. 212
Sunroof
............................................... 86
Sun Visors
........................................... 82
T achometer ...................................... 94
Tape Player (see Audio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
.............................................. 280
Electrical Equipment, Add-on
.... -269
Engine Specifications
..................... 282
Fluid Capacities
87 Types ............. 278
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ............. 270
Replacement Parts
......................... 283
Service Parts Identification
269
Label
...........................................
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