1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme ignition

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Low Coolant Wa-mjng Light
If this light comes on, your system is
low on coolant and the engine may
overheat.
See .the
Index. under Engine Coolant.
and have your vehicle serviced as.soon
as you can
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LOW 'OIL .
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Low Engine Oil- Level Warning
Light
(omorv)
Your engine may be equipped with an
oil level monitoring system. When. the
ignition key is turned on, the
LOW OIL
LEVEL light will briefly flash. If the
light stays
on, stop the vehicle on a level
surface and turn the engine off. Check
the oil level using the engine oil
dipstick. (See the
Index under Engine
Oil.) If the light does not flash, have the
low oil level sensor system repaired
so it
will be ready to warn you if there's a
problem.
NOTIC E:
The oil.leve1 monitoring system
only checks oil level during the
brief period between key on and
engine crank. It does not monitor
engine oil level when the engine is
running. Additionally, an oil level
check is only performed if the
engine has been turned off for a
considerable peri.od of time
allowing the oil normally in
circulation to drain back into the
oil pan.

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Oil Pressure lndicafor
This indicator tells you if there could be
a problem with your engine oil pressure.
The pointer should be above the red
zone when the engine
is running.
Readings in the red area tell you that
the engine is low on oil, or that you
might have some other oil problem. See
the
Index under Engine Oil.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be costly
and is not covered by your
warranty.
Volfmefer
When the engine is running, the gage
shows the condition of the charging
system. Readings between the red
warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.
Readings in either red warning zone
indicate a possible problem in the
electrical system.
Have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
When your engine is not running, but
the ignition is on (in the
Run position),
the gage shows your battery's state
of
charge.
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If the anti-lock brake system warning
light stays on longer than normal after
you’ve started your engine, turn the
ignition
off. Or, if the light comes on
and stays on when you’re driving, stop
as soon as possible and turn the ignition
off. Then start the,engine again to reset
the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving,
your Oldsmobile needs service. If the
light
is on but not flashing and the
regular brake system warning light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but you don’t
have anti-lock brakes.
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
Malfunction. Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on
when the ignition is on, but the engine
is not running, as a check to show you
it is working.
If it does not come on at
all, have it fixed right away. If it stays
on, or it comes on while you are driving,
the computer is indicating that you
have a problem.
You should take your
vehicle in for service soon.
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CHECK GAUGES
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HUD shows these lights when they are
lit on the instrument panel.
When you sit straight in your seat, the
HUD image will appear slightly to the
right.
When the ignition key is turned to
Run,
all possible HUD images will come on
and look
lilce this. Then the Head-Up
Display will
operate normally.
NOITICE:
'Although the HUD image appears
to be near the front
of the vehicle,
do not use it as a parking aid. The
HUD was not designed for that
purpose.
If you try to use it that
way, such.as in a parking lot, you
may misjudge distance and
run into
something.
DIM AW
MAX UP
MIN OFF ON
HUD CONTROL
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To adjust the HUD so you can see it
properly:
1. Start your engine and slide the HUD
dimmer control (1ocate.d below the
climate controls) all the way to
MAX.
The brightness of the .HUD image is
determined by whether the headlight
switch is
on or off, and where you
have
set the HUD dimmer control.
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Care of the Head-Up Display
Clean the inside of the windshield as
needed to remove any dirt or film that
reduces the sharpness or clarity of the
HUD image.
To Clean the HUD:
Spray household glass cleaner on a soft,
clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently,
then
dry it. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the lens, because the cleaner
fluid could leak inside the unit
if you do.
If You Can’t See the HUD Image
When the Ignition
is On:
Is anything covering the HUD unit?
Is the HUD dimmer control close
Is the HUD image adjusted to the
enough
to
MAX?
proper height?
Still no HUD image? Check the fuse
in the
CLSTR position in the glove
box fuse panel. See the Index under
Fuses G Circuit Breakers.
If the HUD Image is Not Clear:
It could be too bright. Move the HUD
dimmer control closer
to OFF.
You may need to clean the windshield
and HUD lens.
Your windshield is part of the HUD
system. If you ever have to have
a new
windshield, be sure to get one designed
for HUD. If you don’t, the HUD image
may look blurred and out of focus.

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Comfort Controls &Audio Svstems J
Your vehicle is equipped with side
window defogger vents located on the
window pillar. For additional side
window defogging, push the
BI-LEV
button, set the fan control on high and
aim the side vents on the instrument
panel toward the side windows. For
increased air flow to the side vents,
close the center vents.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window. Press
R DEFOG to turn
on. The defogger will turn off
automatically after about
10 minutes of
use. 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
R DEFOG button again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle
license across the defogger grid on the
rear window.
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NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something
else sharp on the inside of the rear
window.
If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered by your
warranty.

Comfort Controls &Audio Systems
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Use the following controls when the
system is not set on
AUTO:
8: Press.the top of the switch to raise
the fan speed, the bottom of the switch
to lower the fan speed. The fan symbol
and bar graph will be displayed on the
digital screen.
When the
AUTO switch is pressed, the
fan symbol will go out and the fan will
return to automatic operation.
If the Fahrenheit (F") or Celsius (C")
symbol begins to flash, or flashes when
you turn on the ignition, it indicates an
electrical problem with your air
conditioning system. The flashing will
continue for about two minutes. It
means you should have your system
serviced.
Directional Controls
When the following buttons are pressed,
an indicator light will glow above the
button.
BI-LEV (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but
sunny days. This setting brings in the
outside air, but directs it in
two ways.
The cool air is directed to the upper
portion of your body through the instrument
panel outlets, but most
warmed air is directed through the
heater ducts and a little to the defrost
and side window vents. At times this
temperature difference may be more
apparent than others.
You may notice a delay of three or four
minutes before the blower comes on.
UPPER: Press to direct air flow
through the instrument panel outlets
only.
LOWER Press to direct 90% of the air
flow through the heater ducts, and
10%
of the air flow through the windshield
defroster vents.
DEFOG: Press to direct half the air to
the windshield, and the other half
through the heater ducts.
DEF (Defrost): Press to direct 90% of
the air to the windshield and side
window vents, and
10% to the floor.
The fan will automatically go to high.
For a lower fan speed, press the fan
switch.
OFF: Press to turn off the system.
Some air will still come from the outlets
at the floor.
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Steering Wheel Touch Controls
for Climate Control
(OPTION)
Some heating and cooling controls can
be adjusted at the steering wheel. These
touch controls also operate some audio
controls. See the
Index under Steering
Wheel
Touch Controls for Audio
System.
FAN: Press the upper part of the
control to increase the fan speed; press
the lower part to reduce the fan speed.
TEMP: Press the upper part of the
control to raise the inside temperature
setting; press the lower part to lower
the setting.
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Rear Window Defogger
R. DEFOG: Press 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 of
use. 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
R. DEFOG switch again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle
license across the defogger grid on the
rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or
something else sharp on the inside
of the rear window.
If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming
grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
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