
Vehide Symbols 
These  are  some of the  symbols  you 
will find on  your  vehicle. For 
example,  these symbols are  used  on 
an  original  battery: 
Caution  Possible  Injury 
Protect  Eyes by 
Shielding 
Caustic  Battery  Acid 
Could  Cause  Burns 
Avoid  Sparks  or  Flames  Spark  or  Flame  Could  Explode  Battery A 
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These  symbols  are  important  for  you 
and  your  passengers  whenever  your 
vehicle  is  driven: 
Fasten  Safety  Belts 
Door  LocklUnlock 
These  symbols  have to do  with your 
lights: 
Master  Lighting Switch 
Turn  Signal  Direction 
Hazard  Warning  Flashers 
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Headlight  High Beam 
Parking  Lights 
Fog Lights 
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These  symbols are on some of your 
controls:  These  symbols 
are used  on  warning 
and  indicator  lights:  Here 
are  some  other  symbols you 
may  see: 
Windshield  Wipers 
Engine  Coolant 
Temperature  Fuse 
w Windshield 
Washer 
Battery  Charging 
System  Tailgate  Window 
Windshield  Defroster  Lighter 
Fuel 
Rear  Window  Defogger  Horn 
Speaker 
Engine 
Oil Pressure 
Rear  Window  Wiper 
Brake 
Hood  Release 
Rear  Window 
WiperlWasher  Anti-Lock  Brakes 
Ventilating  Fan 
Power  Window 
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Here  you  can  learn  about  the  many standard  and  optional  features  on 
your  Oldsmobile.  and  information  on 
starting.  shifting  and  braking 
. Also 
explained  are  the  instrument  panel 
and  the  warning  systems  that  tell  you 
if everything  is working  properly - 
and  what  to do  if  you  have  a  problem . 
Part 2 
Features & Controls 
Keys ........................................................................\
.......................................... .. ....... 38 
Locks ........................................................................\
.................................................. 39 
Remote  Lock Control 
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........................ 40 
Tailgate ........................................................................\
.............................................. 42 
Ignition ........................................................................\
.............................................. 45 
Starting  Your  Engine ........................................................................\
........................ 45 
Shifting the Transmission ........................................................................\
................. 48 
Parking  Brake ........................................................................\
.................................... 51 
Shifting into Park ........................................................................\
.............................. 51 
Horn ........................................................................\
................................................... 54 
Tilt Steering  Wheel ........................................................................\
............................ 55 
Windows ........................................................................\
............................................ 55 
Turn Signal/Multifunction  Lever ........................................................................\
..... 55 
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........................................................................\
........ 57 
Cruise Control ........................................................................\
................................... 59 
Headlights 
........................................................................\
.......................................... 62 
Fog Lights ........................................................................\
.......................................... 63 
Overhead  Console 
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............................. 64 
Sun  Visors 
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......................................... 69 
Mirrors 
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............................................... 69 
Storage Compartments 
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..................... 71 
Ashtrays and  Lighter 
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......................... 73 
Luggage Carrier ........................................................................\
................................. 74 
Warning  Lights, Gages and Indicators 
..................................................................... 80 
Instrument  Panel ........................................................................\
............................... 76 
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Ignition  Switch 
With the ignition  key  in the ignition 
switch,  you  can turn  the  switch to five 
positions: 
Accessory: An  “on7’  position in which 
you  can operate  your  electrical  power 
xcessories.  Press in the  ignition  switch 
2s you turn  the  top  of it toward you. 
Lock: The  only  position  in which  you 
:an  remove  the key.  This  locks  your 
steering  wheel,  ignition and 
transmission. 
Off: Unlocks  the steering  wheel, 
ignition,  and transmission,  but does  not 
send  electrical  power  to any  accessories. 
Use  this  position  if your  vehicle  must be 
pushed  or towed,  but never  try to push- 
start  your  vehicle.  A warning chime  will 
sound  if you  open  the driver’s  door 
when  the  ignition is off  and  the key  is in 
the  ignition. 
Run: An “on”  position  to which  the 
switch  returns  after you start  your 
engine and  release the switch. The 
switch  stays in the 
Run position  when 
the  engine  is running.  But  even  when 
the  engine 
is not  running,  you can use 
Run to operate  your  electrical  power 
accessories,  and to display  some 
instrument  panel warning  lights. 
Start: Starts the engine.  When the 
engine  starts, release  the key.  The 
ignition switch  will return  to 
Run for 
normal  driving. 
Note  that even  if the  engine is  not 
running,  the positions 
Accessory and 
Run are  “on”  positions  that allow  you 
to  operate  your  electrical  accessories, 
such  as  the  radio. 
NOTICE: 
If your  key  seems  stuck in Lock 
and you  can’t  turn  it,  be sure  it is 
all  the  way  in. 
If it is, then  turn  the 
steering  wheel  left  and right while 
you  turn  the  key hard.  But turn  the 
key  only  with your  hand.  Using  a 
tool  to force  it could  break  the key 
or  the  ignition  switch. If none  of 
this works, then  your  vehicle  needs 
service. 
Starting Your Engine 
Move  your  shift  lever to P (Park)  or 
N (Neutral).  Your  engine  won’t  start in 
any  other  position 
- that’s  a safety 
feature. To restart  when you’re  already 
moving,  use 
N (Neutral)  only. 
NOTICE: 
Don’t try to shift  to P (Park)  if your 
Oldsmobile  is  moving.  If you  do, 
you  could  damage  the transmission. 
Shift  to 
P (Park)  only when  your 
vehicle  is  stopped. 
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Headlights 
Push the switch  marked pe to  turn  on: 
Parking  Lights 
Side  Marker  Lights 
Taillights 
Instrument  Panel  Lights 
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Push the -:Q- switch  to  turn  on the 
headlights,  together with: 
Parking  Lights 
Side  Marker  Lights 
Taillights 
Instrument  Panel  Lights 
Pull  the switch  or press 
OFF to turn  off 
the  lights. 
Lights  on  Reminder 
If  you open the door  while  leaving  the 
lights 
on, you  will  hear a warning  tone. 
Headlight  High-Low  Beam 
To change  the headlights  from  low 
beam  to high 
or high  to low,  pull  the 
turn  signal  lever  all  the way  toward 
you. 
Then  release  it. 
When  the high  beams  are  on, 
a blue 
light 
on the  instrument  panel  also will 
be  on. 
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The  Instrument  Panel-Your 
Information  System 
Your  instrument  panel is designed  to let 
you  know  at  a glance  how your  vehicle 
is  running.  You’ll know how fast  you’re 
going,  how much  fuel you’re  using, and 
many other things  you’ll need to drive 
safely  and economically. 
The  main components 
of your 
instrument  panel are: 
1. Side Vents 
2. Side  Window  Defogger 
3. Rear  Window  Wipermasher 
4. Rear  Window  Defogger 
5. Light Controls 
6. Tilt Steering  Wheel  Lever 
7. Instrument  Cluster 
8. Gearshift Lever 
9. Climate Controls 
IO. Lighter 
11. Center Vents 
12. Glove Box 
13. Side Window  Defogger 
14. Side  Vents 
15. Audio System 
16. Ashtray 
17. Tailgate  Window  Release 
18. Power  Remote  Control Mirrors 
19. Ignition  Switch 
20. Hazard Warning Flashers  Switch 
21. Horn 
22. Fuse Panel  (under  instrument 
panel) 
23. Hood  Release 
24. Turn Signal/Multifunction  Lever 
25. Parking  Brake  Release 
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1 Instrument Panel  Clusters 
You have one of these  instrument  panel clusters,  which  include  indicator  warning  lights  and gages  that are explained  on  the 
following  pages.  Be  sure 
to read about  those  that  apply to  the  instrument  panel  cluster  for  your  Oldsmobile. 
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I Warning Lights,  Gages  and 
Indicators 
This  section describes  the warning 
lights  and gages  that may  be on  your 
vehicle.  The pictures  will  help  you 
locate them. 
Warning  lights and gages  can signal  that 
something  is wrong  before  it becomes 
serious enough  to cause  an expensive 
repair  or replacement.  Paying attention 
to  your  warning  lights  and gages  could 
also  save  you  or  others from  injury. 
Warning  lights  go on  when  there may 
be or  is  a  problem  with one of your 
vehicle's  functions. 
As you  will see in 
the  details  on  the next few  pages,  some 
warning  lights  come  on briefly  when 
you  turn  the  ignition  key  just  to let you 
know  they're  working. 
If you are 
familiar  with this section,  you should 
not  be  alarmed  when this happens.  Gages 
can indicate  when  there  may  be 
or  is a problem with  one of your 
vehicle's  functions.  Often  gages and 
warning lights work together  to let  you 
know  when  there's  a problem with 
your  vehicle. 
When one  of the  warning lights comes 
on and stays  on  when you are driving, 
or  when  one of the  gages  shows  there 
may  be  a  problem,  check  the section 
that  tells  you  what to  do  about  it. 
Please  follow  the manual's  advice. 
Waiting  to  do repairs  can be  costly 
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and  even  dangerous. So please  get  to 
know  your warning  lights and gages. 
They're  a  big  help. 
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I' I Speedometer (STANDARD CLUSTER) 
our speedometer  lets  you see your 
jeed  in  both miles  per  hour  (mph) and 
ilometers  per  hour (ldh). 
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