1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme flat tire

I Hedlight.Airning
This section is for owners of 2-door
Oldsmobiles only. The headlights on
2-
door Oldsmobiles can be checked and
aimed by the owner. If you have a 4-
door Oldsmobile, please see your dealer
when your headlight aim needs to be
headlight on a 4-dOOr Oldsmobile, see
the
Index under Headlight
Replacement.
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Checking Headlight Aim
(2-DOOR MODELS)
Your vehicle has the 55 x 135 mini-
quad headlight system. These
headlights have horizontal and vertical
aim indicators. The aim has been pre- set at
the factory and should need no
further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an
accident and the headlight aim seems to
be affected, see your Oldsmobile dealer.
Headlights on damaged vehicles may
require recalibration of the horizontal
aim by your Oldsmobile dealer.
To check the aim, the vehicle should be
properly prepared as follows:
The vehicle must have all four tires on
a perfectly level surface.
The vehicle should not have any
snow, ice, or mud attached to it.
There should not be any cargo or
loading of vehicle, except it should
have a
full tank of gas and one person
or
160 pounds (75 kg) on the driver’s
seat.
Tires should be properly inflated.
The horizontal indicator should read
0 (zero).
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8. Insert the tabs on the aiming ring
into the slots in the headlight
assembly. 9. Holding the aiming ring closed, insert
the screws at the end of the ring.
Tighten the screws until the aiming
ring touches the plastic nuts on both
the top and bottom.
Do not
overtighten.
Do not damage the
vertical aiming bubble.
To check the aim, the vehicle should be
properly prepared as follows:
The vehicle must have all four tires on
a perfectly level surface.
The vehicle should not have any
snow, ice or mud attached to it.
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There should not be any cargo or
loading of vehicle, except it should
have a full tank of gas and one person
or
160 pounds (75 kg) on the driver’s
seat.
Tires should be properly inflated.
The horizontal indicator should read
If your vehicle is damaged in an
accident and the headlight aim seems to
be affected, see your Oldsmobile dealer.
Headlights on damaged vehicles may
require recalibration of the horizontal
aim by your Oldsmobile dealer.
0 (zero).
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Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label
which is on the inside of the trunk lid
shows the correct inflation pressures for
your tires, when they’re. cold.
Cold
means your vehicle has been sitting for
at least three hours or driven no more
than a mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that
underinflation
or overinflation is all
right. It’s not. If your tires don’t
have enough air (underinflation)
you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air
(overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road
hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It
should be at
60 psi (420 1tPa).
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How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially if you have radial tires
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which may look properly inflated even if
they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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Tire lnspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule.
See Scheduled
Maintenance Services
in the Index.
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown
on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See
Wheel Nut
Torque in the Index.

Service & Appearance Care
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course
as a tire graded
100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions
of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences
in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest are:
A, B, and C. They represent
the tire’s ability to stop onwet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire
marked
C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature - A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest),
B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded
on the
sidewalls
of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or
optional equipment on General Motors
vehicles may vary with respect to these
grades, all such tires meet General
Motors performance standards and have been
approved for use on General
Motors vehicles.
All passenger type (P
Metric) tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However,
if
you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked
or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If
the wheel leaks air, replace it (except

Maintenance Schedule
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Section B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which. should
be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the
safety, dependability and emission control performance of
your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to
your vehicle
make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D.
At Each Fuel Fill -(It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
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CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO.
Engine Oil Level
Check
the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil in the Index for
further details.
Engine Index for further details.
Check
the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See Coolant in the
Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
Fluid Level necessary. See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details.
At Least Once Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Tire
Inflation Check
tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Tires in the Index for
further details.
Cassette Deck
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Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 15 hours of tape play, See Audio Systems in
the
Index for further details.

Passing ........................................... 132
Winter Driving
............................... 140
With a Trailer
................................ 146
Drunken Driving
.............................. 126
Electric Outside Mirror Control
..... 82
Electrical Center, Underhood
.......... 220
Electrical Equipment.
Adding
............................. 60. 111. 220
Electronic Climate Control
.............. 107
Emergencies on the Road
................. 149
Emergency Starting
.......................... 150
Emergency Towing .......................... 154
Engine Block Heater
.......................... 61
Engine Coolant
................................ 190
Checking &Adding
.............. 160, 161
Heater
...................................... 61, 186
Low Coolant Warning Light ........... 94
Proper Mixture to Use
.................. 161
Safety Warnings About
.................. 159, 160, 181, 190
Temperature Gage
........................... 93
Engine Exhaust
.................................. 69
Engine Identification
....................... 219
Engine Oil
........................................ 184
Additives
........................................ 186
1 Capacity ......................................... 227
Through Deep Standing Water
....... 60
Emergencies. Braking in
.................. 130
Emergencies. Steering in
................. 131
Checking & Adding ....................... 184
Disposing of Used Oil
................... 187
Energy Conserving
........................ 186
Filter
.............................................. 186
Pressure Gage .................................. 95
Starburst
........................................ 185
Warning Light
.................................. 94
When to Change
............................ 186
Engine Overheating ......................... 158
Engine Specifications
....................... 232
Engine Starting
.................................. 59
Ethanol in Gasoline
......................... 177
Exhaust Dangerous Gas in
............. 57. 69. 142
Parking with the Engine
Running
.................................. 68. 70
Expectant Mothers. Use
of Safety
Belts
................................................. 27
Expressway Driving
......................... 137
Extender. Safety Belt
......................... 46
Exterior Appearance (see
Appearance
Fabric Cleaning (see Appearance Care)
Fan Warnings ........................... 152. 181
Filling the Fuel Tank ........................ 179
Filter Air
.................................................. 187
Fuel
................................................ 233
Oil
.......................................... 186. 233
Care)
Finish Care ....................................... 217
Finish Damage
................................. 217
Flash-to-Pass
...................................... 79
Flashers. Hazard Warning
............... 150
Flat Tire ............................................ 165
Flooded Engine
.................................. 60
Fluid Automatic Transaxle
..................... 188
Bralte .............................................. 194
Capacities
...................................... 227
Power Steering
.............................. 192
Windshield Washer
....................... 193
Fluids
& Lubricants ................. 229. 248
Fog Lights
.................................. 80. 204
Fold-Down Storage Compartment
.... 83
Foreign Material ................................ 217
Freeway Driving
............................... 137
French Language Manual
.................... 2
Fuel ................................................... 177
Alcohol in Fuel
.............................. 177
Capacity
................................. 179. 272
Exhaust Warnings
................... 57. 142
Filling Your Tank
.......................... 179
Fuels with Alcohol
........................ 177
Gage
................................................. 93
In Foreign Countries
..................... 178
Low Fuel Warning Light
................. 98
Requirements
................................ 177
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ................ 220
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Sound Equipment. Adding .............. 11 1
Sound Systems (see Audio Systems)
Spare Tire. Compact ........................ 172
Spark Plugs
.............................. 220. 233
Specifications
& Capacities ............. 227
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control)
Speedometer ...................................... 91
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
............................................ 23
Stains; Removing
.............................. 212
Starting Your Engine
......................... 59
Starting. Jump
.................................. 150
Steering In Emergencies
.............................. 131
Off-Road Recovery ........................ 132
Tips
................................................ 130
Steering Wheel. Tilt
........................... 71
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
Audio System
................................ 122
Climate Control
............................. 109
Stereo Systems (see
Audio Systems)
Stoplight. Inside Center
Storage High
Mounted
........................ 2 15. 2 16
Cassette Tape Holders
.................... 83
Convenience Net ................................ 57
Fold-Down Storage Compartment
... 83
Rear Seat Console ........................... 84
Storing Your Vehicle
....................... 196
Stuck.
If You Are ............................. 173 Sunroof
............................................... 86
Sun
Visors .......................................... 83
T achometer ...................................... 92
Tape Player (see
Audio Systems )
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
.............................................. 230
Electrical Equipment.
Add-on
................................. 60. 111
Engine Specifications .................... 232
Fluid Capacities
& Types ...... 227, 229
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers .............. 220
Replacement Parts
......................... 233
Service Parts Identification
Vehicle Identification Number
Label
............................................ 219
(VIN)
.......................................... 219
Temperature Warning Light
.............. 98
Theft
................................................... 54
Thermostat ....................................... 192
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................ 71
Time. Setting the
.............................. 111
Tires .................................................. 206
Buying New
................................... 209
Chains
.................................... 173. 212
Inflation
......................................... 207
Loading
.......................................... 207
Pressure
......................................... 207
Flat. Changing
............................... 166
Inspection
& Rotation .................. 208 Quality
Grading
............................. 209
Spare. Compact
............................. 172
Wear Indicators
............................. 209
Wheel Alignment
& Tire Balance ... 210
Wheel Replacement
....................... 210
When to Replace Wheels
............... 210
Winter Driving. and
Tires
............................ 140. 141. 212'
Top Strap
............................................ 36
Torque Lock ....................................... 69
Towing a Trailer
............................... 143
Towing Your Oldsmobile
................ 154
Trailer Towing
.................................. 143
Driving with
a Trailer .................... 146
Maintenance
................................... 148
Parking on Hills
............................ 147
Trailer Brakes
................................ 146
Turn Signals
.................................. 146
Transaxle)
Automatic Transaxle)
Transaxle. Automatic (see Automatic
Transmission. Automatic (see
Trip Odometer
................................... 92
Trunk
Access Panel
..................................... 84
Lock
.................................................. 56
Remote Release
............................... 57
Turn Signal Indicator.
........................ 73
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
...... 72
Cruise Control
................................. 74 269