
How to Use this Manual 
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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Rear  Seat  Passengers 
It’s  very important  for  rear seat 
passengers  to buckle  up! Accident 
statistics  show  that unbelted  people  in 
the  rear  seat are  hurt  more  often  in 
crashes  than those who  are wearing 
safety  belts. 
Rear  passengers  who  aren’t safety 
belted  can be thrown  out 
of the vehicle 
in a crash.  And they can strike others  in 
the  vehicle  who are wearing  safety  belts. 
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Rear  Seat  Outside  Passenger 
Positions 
Lap-Shoulder Belt 
The  positions  next  to the  windows  have 
lap-shoulder  belts.  Here’s 
how to wear  one properly. 
1. Pick  up the  latch  plate  and  pull  the 
belt  across  you.  Don’t  let 
it get 
twisted. 
2. Push  the latch  plate  into  the buckle 
until  it  clicks.  Pull  up on the  latch 
plate  to make  sure it  is secure. 
When  the shoulder  belt  is  pulled  out all 
the  way,  it  will  lock.  If it does,  let it go 
back  all  the way  and  start  again. 
If  the  belt  is  not long  enough,  see 
Safety 
Belt Extender at  the end of this  section. 
Make  sure the release  button 
on the 
buckle  is  positioned 
so you  would  be 
able  to unbuckle  the safety  belt  quickly 
if you  ever  had  to. 
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Seats & Restraint  Systems 
7. Push and pull the child  restraint in 
different  directions  to be  sure it 
is 
secure. Adjust  the bucket seat 
forward  until the lap portion  of the 
safety  belt  holds  the restraint  firmly. 
But  don't  move  it any more  than 
needed  to tighten  the lap belt. 
To  remove  the child  restraint, just 
unbuckle  the vehicle's  safety  belt  and 
let it  go  back  all  the way. 
The  safety  belt  will  move  freely  again 
and  be  ready  to work for  an adult  or 
larger  child  passenger. 
Larger  Children 
Children  who have  outgrown  child 
restraints  should wear the vehicle's 
safety  belts. 
If  you  have  the choice,  a  child  should  si1 
next  to a window 
so the  child  can wear 
a  lap-shoulder  belt  and get the 
additional restraint  a shoulder  belt can 
provide. 
Children  who  aren't  buckled up can 
Children  who aren't  buckled  up can 
be 
thrown  out in a crash. 
strike other  people who are. 
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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 
........................................................................\
........................ 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 
........................................................................\
............................. 64 
Sun  Visors 
........................................................................\
......................................... 69 
Mirrors 
........................................................................\
............................................... 69 
Storage Compartments 
........................................................................\
..................... 71 
Ashtrays and  Lighter 
........................................................................\
......................... 73 
Luggage Carrier ........................................................................\
................................. 74 
Warning  Lights, Gages and Indicators 
..................................................................... 80 
Instrument  Panel ........................................................................\
............................... 76 
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2. Lift the front  cover  off,  bottom half 
3. Remove  and replace  the batteries 
4. Reassemble  the transmitter. 
5. Check  the transmitter  operation. 
first. 
(2016). 
Theft 
Vehicle 
theft is big business,  especially 
in some  cities. Although  your 
I Oldsmobile  has a number  of theft 
deterrent features, we know  that 
nothing  we put  on  it can make it 
impossible  to steal. However, there are 
ways  you  can help. 
Key  in the  Ignition 
If you  walk  away  from  your  vehicle  with 
the  keys  inside, it’s  an easy  target  for 
joy  riders 
or professional  thieves - so 
don’t do it. 
When 
you park  your  Oldsmobile  and 
open  the driver’s  door, you’ll  hear a 
tone  reminding  you to remove your  key 
from  the ignition  and take it with  you. 
Always  do this. Your steering  wheel 
will  be locked, and 
so will  your  ignition 
and transmission. And remember  to 
lock  the doors. 
Parking  at  Night 
Park  in  a lighted  spot, close  all  windows 
and  lock  your  vehicle.  Remember  to 
keep  your  valuables  out of sight.  Put 
them  in a storage area, or  take them 
with  you. 
Parking  Lots 
If you  park  in  a lot  where someone  will 
be  watching  your  vehicle,  it’s best  to 
lock  it  up  and take your  keys.  But  what 
if you  have to leave  your  ignition  key? 
What 
if you  have  to leave  something 
valuable 
in your  vehicle? 
Put  your  valuables  in a storage  area, 
like  your  glove  box. 
Lock  the glove  box. 
Lock  all  the doors  except  the driver’s. 
Then take  the door  key with  you. 
Tailgate  Lock 
From  the outside,  use the round  key to 
open  the tailgate.  With the key  in the 
lock,  turn the lock  handle  to  the left to 
unlock  the window. 
Raise  the window, then  turn  the lock 
handle  to  the right to unlock  the 
tailgate. 
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Power  Tailgate  Window Release 
From  inside  the vehicle,  press  the REAR 
WINDOW button, located to  the left of 
the radio,  to unlock  the tailgate  window. 
Your  shift lever  must  be  in 
P (Park)  or 
N (Neutral). 
Tailgate-Mounted  Spare  Tire 
Carrier 
(OPTION) 
You  must  move  the carrier arm  out of 
the way  to open  the tailgate  window. 
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Tilt Steering Wheel 
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. 
Power Windows 
Switches  on the  driver's door control 
each  of the  windows  when  the  ignition 
is  on.  In addition, each  passenger door 
has a control switch for  its own 
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4 Turn  SignullMukifinction 
Lever 
The lever  on  the  left  side  of the  steering 
column  includes  your: 
Turn Signal  and Lane Change 
Cruise Control 
Headlight  High-Low  Beam 
Windshield  Wipers 
Windshield  Washer 
The  High-Low  Beam  feature is 
discussed under 
Headlights. See  the 
Index under Headlights. 
Indicator 
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Features & Controls 
Heavy snow or  ice  can overload  your 
wipers. 
A circuit  breaker  will stop them 
until the motor  cools.  Clear  away  snow 
or  ice  to prevent  an overload. 
Windshield  Washer 
4t the  top  of the turn  signal/multifunction 
ever  there’s  a  paddle  with the word 
PUSH on it. To spray  washer  fluid on 
:he  windshield,  push the paddle. 
rhe  wipers  will  clear  the window and 
:hen  either stop or return  to your  preset 
;peed. 
See  the 
Index under Windshield 
flasher  Fluid. 
Driving  without washer  fluid can be 
dangerous. A  bad  mud splash can  block 
your  vision. 
You could  hit another 
vehicle  or go  off  the  road.  Check  your 
washer  fluid  level  often. 
NOTICE: 
When  using  concentrated washer 
fluid,  follow  the manufacturer’s 
instructions for  adding water. 
Don’t mix water with  ready-to- 
use  washer  fluid.  Water  can cause 
the  solution  to freeze  and damage 
your  washer  fluid tank  and other 
parts  of the  washer  system.  Also, 
water doesn’t  clean as well  as 
washer  fluid. 
Fill  your  washer fluid tank only 
3/4 full when  it’s  very  cold.  This 
allows  for expansion,  which  could 
damage  the  tank  if it  is 
completely  full. 
Don’t use radiator antifreeze  in 
your  windshield  washer. It can 
damage  your  washer system and 
paint. 
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