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~ Features di Controls
Tilt Steering Wheel (OPTION)
A
tilt steering wheel allows you to
adjust the steering wheel before you
drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level
to give your legs more room when you
exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering
wheel and pull the lever. Move the
steering wheel to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel
in place.
Windows
On a vehicle with manual windows, use
the window crank to open and close
each window.
Power Windows (OPTION)
With power windows, switches on the
driver’s armrest control each of the
windows when the ignition is on. In
addition, each passenger door has a
control switch for its
own window.
The driver’s window switch has a
Power Auto
Down feature. This switch
is labeled
AUTO. The driver’s window
can be opened a small amount by
tapping the rear of the switch.
To stop the window while it is lowering,
press the front of the
AUTO switch,
then release. To raise the window, press
and hold the front of the
AUTO switch.
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Passenger Lockout Switch
On 4-door models, this switch disables
all passenger power windows. Push the
switch to
LOCK to disable the window
switches on all doors except the
driver’s. Push the switch to
NORMAL
for normal power window operation.
Turn SiflallHeadlight
Beam Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering
column includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change
Cruise Control (Option)
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Headlight High-Low Beam
Flash-to-Pass Indicator
Turn Signal and Lane Change
Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for
Right) and
two downward (for Left)
positions. These positions allow you to
signal a turn or a lane change.
To Signal a Turn:
Move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn
is finished, the lever will
return automatically.
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In this part you’ll find out how to
operate the comfort control systems
and audio systems offered with
your
Oldsmobile . Be sure to read about the
particular system supplied with your
vehicle
.
I Part 3
I Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Climate Control ........................................................................\
.............................. 110
Electronic Climate Control
........................................................................\
.............. 113
Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control ............................................. 116
Setting the Clock
........................................................................\
............................. 118
AM/FM Stereo Radio ........................................................................\
...................... 119
AM/FM Stereo Radio
with Cassette Player .......................................................... 121
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer
................................ 126
Compact Disc Player Anti-Theft Feature
............................................................... 131
Audio Bass Control
........................................................................\
......................... 133
Understanding Radio Reception ........................................................................\
..... 133
Care of Your Compact Discs ........................................................................\
........... 135
Fixed Mast Antenna
........................................................................\
....................... 135
Power Antenna Mast Care ........................................................................\
............. 135
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Music Search ........................................ 123
AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player ............................................................. 129
Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System
................................................ 132
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player ........................................................................\
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Comfort Controls &Audio Systems
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CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
(CONT.)
To Disable the Anti-Theft System:
Enter your secret code by following
these steps (you will have only
15
seconds between each step).
1. Turn the ignition to Accessory or
Run and the radio off, then press the
PREV and FF buttons of the station
presets.
SEC will appear, showing the
radio is secure.
2. Press SET and 000 appears on the
display.
3. Press and hold SEEK until the first
digit of your secret code appears.
4. Press and hold SCAN until the
second and third digits of your code
appear.
the display).
5. Press AM-FM (000 will appear on
6. Press and hold SEEK until the fourth
digit of your code appears.
7. Press and hold SCAN until the fifth
and sixth digits of your code appear.
8. Press AM/FM. If the display shows
--- ” the radio is unsecured and
will play again. If the display shows
SEC, the steps were not successful
and the numbers did not match the
secret code.
If you lose or forget your code, see your
dealer.
If you lose battery power, when the
battery is reconnected, the system will
not turn on and
LOC will appear.
Follow steps
1-8 for disabling your
system (the time will appear if you are
successful). If
SEC appears, the
numbers did not match and your unit is
still locked.
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Steering Wheel Touch Controls
for Audio System (OPTION)
Some audio system functions described
in the previous pages can also be
operated with the Steering Wheel
Touch Controls option. These touch controls
also operate some climate
controls. See the
Index under Steering
Wheel
Touch Controls for Climate
Control.
PROG (Program): Press the top of
this button to hear stations which you
have preset on your radio.
AM/FM: Press the bottom of this
button to change between
AM and FM
bands.
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Power Seering
If you lose power steering assist
became the engine stops or the system
fails to function, you can steer but it
will take much more effort.
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3,IL V6 Engine (CODE TI
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
5. Battery
6. Air Cleaner
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Radiator Pressure Cap
IO. Engine Coolant Reservoir
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Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.41 V6
Engine (CODE x)
When you open the hood, you'll see:
1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Radiator Pressure Cap
. I$?. .- .. Engine . Coolant Reservoir . ,,- ,. . ~- ...%... J: L....'. Il,i ... ii I/ i.2:. ,
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Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the
cap again and look at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot,
the
level should be at the H mark.
When the engine compartment is
cool, the level should be at the
C
mark.
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind
of fluid to use. See
the
Lndex under Fluids G Lubricants.
Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add
Open the cap labeled WASHER
FLUID
ONLY. Add washer fluid until
the bottle
is full.
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