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Features & Controls
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Accessory Power Outlet
The power outlet is located in the rear
compartment on the driver's side.
To
open, slide the latch down and remove
the cover.
The power outlet can be used to plug in
electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone,
CB radio, etc. Follow the
proper installation instructions that are
included with any electrical equipment
you install. When not
in use,
always cover the outlet
with the protective cap.
equipment
when not in use.
Leaving electrical equipment on
I for extended periods can drain
Air Inflator System (opTIoN)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
air inflator. With it, you can inflate
things like air mattresses and
basketballs, and
you can also use it to
bring your tires up to the proper
pressure.
The air inflator
is located in the rear
compartment on the driver's side.
To
open, slide the latch down and remove
the cover.
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Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in
their original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct sunlight and
dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled,
dampen a clean,
soft cloth in a mild,
neutral detergent solution and clean it,
wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling discs. Pick up discs
by
grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
integrated Roof Antenna
Your state-of-the-art integrated roof
antenna is not visible. It is located
between the roof and headliner
of your
vehicle, covering the entire roof area from the rear edge
of the front doors to
the liftgate.
NOTE€
If you want to add a mobile phone or
two-way radio to your vehicle, there are
special precautions you'll
need to take.
See the Index under Adding Sound
Equipment.
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I Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much
water can build up under your tires that
they can actually ride on the water. This
can happen if the road is wet enough
and you’re going fast enough. When
your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little
or no contact with
the road.
You might not be aware
of hydroplaning.
You could drive along for some time
without realizing your tires aren’t in
constant contact with the road. You
could find out the hard way: when
you
have to slow, turn, move out to pass-or
if you get hit by a gust
of wind. You could
suddenly find yourself
out of control. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But
it can if your tires haven’t much tread or
if the pressure
in one or more is low. It
can happen if a lot
of water is standing
on the road. If you can see reflections
from trees, telephone poles,
or other
vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the
water’s surface, there could be
hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher
speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast
rule about hydroplaning. The best
advice is
to slow down when it is
raining, and be careful.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Turn on your headlights-not just your
parking lights-to help make you more
visible to others.
Look for hard-to-see vehicles coming
from behind. You may want to use
your headlights even in daytime
if it’s
raining hard.
Besides slowing down, allow some
extra following distance. And be
especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more
clear room ahead, and be prepared to
have your view restricted by road
spray. If the road spray is
so heavy you
are actually blinded, drop back. Don’t
pass until conditions improve. Going
more slowly is better than having an
accident.
Use your defogger if it helps.
Have good tires with proper tread
depth. (See the
Index under Tires.) 163
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something between you and moving
vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles,
a private driveway, anything that
removes you from other traffic.
If visibility is near zero and you must
stop but are unsure whether you are
away from the road, turn your lights on,
start your hazard warning flashers, and
sound your horn at intervals or when
you hear approaching traffic.
Pass other vehicles in fog only if you
can
see far enough ahead to pass safely.
Even then, be prepared to delay your
pass if you suspect the fog is worse up
ahead. If other vehicles
try to pass you,
make it easy for them.
City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city
streets is the amount of traffic on them.
You’ll want to watch out for what the
other drivers are doing and pay attention
to traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety
in
city driving:
Know the best way to get to where you
are going. Try not to drive around
trying
to pick out a familiar street or
landmark. Get a city map and plan
your trip into an unknown part of
the
city just as you would for a cross-
country trip.
Try to use the freeways that rim and
crisscross most large cities. You’ll save
time and energy. (See the next section,
Freeway Driving.)
Treat a green light as a warning
signal.
A traffic light is there because
the corner is busy enough to need it.
When a light turns green, and just
before you
start to move, check both
ways for vehicles that have not cleared
the intersection or may be running the
red light.
remember that
they are for ideal road,
weather and visibility conditions. You
may need
to drive below the posted
limit in bad weather or when visibility
is especially poor.
clear of intersections when you see
or
hear emergency vehicles.
Obey all posted speed limits. But
Pull to the right (with care) and stop
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To check on fuel availability, ask an auto
club, or contact
a major oil company
that does business in the country where
you'll be driving.
You can
also write us at the following
address for advice. Just tell us where
you're going and give your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN)
.
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
International
Export Sales
P.O. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 7N1, Canada
Remote Fuel Door Release
The remote fuel door release can help
keep your fuel tank from being siphoned. Always be sure the fuel door
is closed and latched after refueling.
To open the fuel door (on the left rear
fender), lift the release lever beside the
driver's seat.
Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the
left side
of your vehicle.
h nammable. It burns violently,
lsoline vapor is highly
ana that can cause very bad
injuries. Don't smoke if you're
near gasoline or refueling your
vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away from
gasoline. I
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To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise).
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Customer Assistance lnfomatmn
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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
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
1-800-442-6537.
1-416-644-4112,
For prompt assistance, please have the
following
information available to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, telephone
number
Vehicle Identification Number (This 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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How bu Can Get an Index
Indexes are published periodically. Most
of
the PSP’s which could potentially
apply
to the most recent Oldsmobile
models will
be listed in the most recent
publication for that model year.
This
means you may want to wait until the
end of the model year before ordering
an index,
if you are interested in buying
PSP’s pertaining to a current model year
car or truck.
Some
PSP‘s pertaining to a particular
model year vehicle may be published in
later years, and these would be listed in
the later year’s index. When
you order
an index for a model year that
is not
over yet, we’ll send you the most recently published issue. Check the
ordering form for indexes for earlier
model years. Cut out the ordering form,
fd it out,
and mail it in. We will then
see to it that
an index is
mailed to you. There is no
charge for indexes for the
1989-1993
model years.
Toll-F’ree Telephone Number
If you want an additional ordering form
for an index or a subscription, just call
toll-free and we’ll be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment
will take your name and mailing
address. The number to call
is
Copies at Participating Dealers
Copies of indexes and individual PSP’s
are at your participating Oldsmobile
dealer. You can ask to see them.
1-800-551-4123.
A Very Important Reminder
These PSP’s are meant for technicians.
They are not meant for
the “do-it-
yourselferl’ Technicians have the
equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how
to do a job quickly and
safely.
Oldsmobile Service Publications
You can get these by using the following
order form. They include: Product
Service Publications, Service Manuals
and Owner Publications.
If the order form is missing, you can
write:
Lansing Lithographers
P.O. Box 23188
Lansing, Michigan 48909
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