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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Rear Fan-Rear Control
This feature allows passengers riding in
the rear seats to control the flow of air
to the rear area of the vehicle. When the
heater
is on, warmed air is directed to
the third row seats and to the rear side
windows to defog them. When the air
conditioner is on, cooled air
is directed
to the second and third row seats
through upper vents. (See the
Index
under Climate Control System. )
The rear control switch is located on the
armrest next to the second row seat, left
position. The rear fan master control on
the instrument panel must be in the
REAR position for the rear control
switch to operate.
Select the force of air you want, from
LOW to HI, by turning the switch to the
desired setting. To turn the rear fan
off,
turn the switch to OFF. The rear fan can
also be turned off at the master control.
Defogging and Defrosting
To rapidly defrost the windshield, slide
the temperature control lever
all the way
to
WARM and press DEF. Adjust the
fan to the highest speed.
To keep the windshield clear and bring
in heated
air through the heater ducts,
press
DEFOG.
When the temperature outside is above freezing, the air conditioner compressor
will run in these settings to help remove
moisture
from the air.
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Your vehicle is equipped with side
window defogger vents located on the
top of the instrument panel. For
additional side window defogging, press
the
BI-LEV button and adjust the fan to
the highest speed.
Aim the side vents on
the instrument panel toward the side
windows. For increased air flow to the
side vents, close the center vents.
Rear Window Defogger (omoiv)
Press R. DEF (Rear Defog) to warm the
defogger grid on the rear window. The
indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating. The rear
window defogger will turn
off
automatically after about 10 minutes. If
you turn it on again, the defogger will
operate for about five minutes only. You
can
also turn the defogger off by turning
off the ignition or pressing the switch
again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle
license across the defogger grid on the
rear window.
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Comfort Controls & Pdio Systems
Flow-Through Wntilation System
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation
system supplies outside air into the
vehicle when it is moving. Outside air
will also enter the vehicle when the
heater or the air conditioning fan is
running.
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Ventilation Tips:
Keep the hood and front air inlet free
of ice, snow, or
any other obstruction
(such as leaves). The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing
the chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.
weather,
turn the blower fan to HIGH
for a few moments before driving off.
This helps clear the intake ducts of
snow and moisture, and reduces
the
chance of fogging the inside of your
windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold
Keep the area around the base of the
center instrument panel console and
the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps
air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.
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REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY
Many city roads and expressways, and
even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic
control during rush hours.
A red X light
above a lane means no driving in that
lane at that time. A green arrow means
you may drive in that lane.
Look for the
signs posted to warn drivers what hours
and days these systems are in effect.
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NO PASSING ZONE
Pavement Markings
Pavement markings add to traffic signs
and signals. They give information to
drivers without taking attention from the
roadway.
A solid yellow line on your
side of the road or lane means
Don’t
Cross.
Your Own Signals
Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not
only more polite, it’s safer
to let other
drivers know what
you are doing. And
in some places the law requires driver
signals.
Turn and Lane Change Signals:
Always signal when you plan to turn or
change lanes.
If necessary, you can use hand signals
out the window: Left arm straight out
for a left turn, down for slow or about-
to-stop, and up for a right turn.
Slowing Down: If time allows, tap the
brake pedal once or twice in advance of
slowing or stopping. This warns the
driver behind you.
Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal
that your vehicle is disabled or
is a
hazard. See the
Index under Hazard
Warning Flashers.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source
of important information. The officer’s
signals govern, no matter what the
traffic lights
or other signs say.
The next section discusses some
of the
road conditions you may encounter.
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Driving a Long Distance
Although most long trips today are
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
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made on freeways, there are still many
made on regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in some
ways. The trip has to be planned and the
vehicle prepared, you drive at higher-
than-city speeds, and there are longer
turns behind the wheel. You’ll enjoy
your trip more if you and your vehicle
are
in good shape. Here are some tips
for a successful long trip. rested.
If you
must start when you’re not
fresh-such as after a day’s work-don’t
plan to make too many miles that first
part of the journey. Wear comfortable
clothing and shoes you can easily drive
in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to go.
If it needs service, have it
done before starting out.
Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service
experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all across
North America. They’ll be ready
and willing to help
if you need it. Here
are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are
all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires
all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
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If You’re Caught in a Blimrd
If you are stopped by heavy snow, you
could be in a serious situation. You
should probably stay with your vehicle
unless you know for sure that you are
near help and you can hike through the
snow. Here are some things to
do to
summon help and keep yourself and
your passengers safe:
Turn on your hazard flashers.
Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert
police that you’ve been stopped by the
snow.
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Put on extra clothing or wrap a
blanket around you. If you have
no
blankets or extra clothing, make body
insulators from newspapers, burlap
bags, rags, floor mats-anything you
can wrap around yourself or tuck
under your clothing to keep warm.
but be careful.
You can run the engine to keep warm, Snow can trap exhaust gases
under your vehicle. This ca
Lituse deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside.
CC
could overcome you and kill yo1
You can’t see
it or smell it, so v(
might not know it was in you
vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle,
especially any that
is blocking your
exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure
snow doesn’t collect there.
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lf You’re Caught in a Blizard
(CON X)
Run your engine only as long as you
must. This saves fuel. When you run
the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps
the battery charged.
You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the
vehicle and possibly for signaling later
on with your headlights. Let the heater
run for a while. Then,
shut the engine off and close
the window almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Start the engine
again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the
cold. But
do it as little as possible.
Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get out of
the vehicle and do some fairly
vigorous exercises every half-hour or
so until help comes.
If Mu’re Stuck in Deep Snow
This manual explains how to get the
vehicle out
of deep snow without
damaging it. See the
Index under
Rocking Your Ehicle.
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1 Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you’ll want to get
to
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with
the feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and
not nearly
so responsive as your vehicle
is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector, lights, tires and mirror
adjustment.
If the trailer has electric
brakes,
start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the brakes
are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
If you have a rear-most
window open and you pull a
mler with your‘vehicle, carbon
monoxide (CO) could come into
your vehicle. You can’t see or
smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness or death (see the
Inh under Engine Exhausb). To I
maximize your safety when towing
a trailer:
@ Have your exhaust system
inspected for leaks, and Make
necessary yirs before starting
on your trip.
closed.
If exhaust does corne into your
vehicle through a window in the
fear or another opening, drive
with your front, main heating or
cmling system on and with the
fan on any speed. This WU bring
fresh, outside air into your
vehicle.
Do not use RECIRC
because it only recirculates the
air imide ywr vehick, See the
Index under Comfort &m&.
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During your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure, and that
the lights and any trailer brakes are still
working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that
require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
And, because you’re a good deal longer,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.
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