1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme service

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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
-
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.

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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

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fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine,
vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions described earlier.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat the area with a
waterbaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1
cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-
type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise,
chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water and allow to
dry-
* If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove
dirt.
You may have to do it
more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
polish will stain
if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a
solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water
and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild
solution of
10% isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) and
90% water.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-
based or abrasive cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work
into finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces
of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.

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Inside Center High-Mounted
Stoplight
(4.~00~ MODELS)
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
If you would like to clean the inside
surface of the ,rear window or need to
replace a bulb., you can remove the
stoplight housing by following these
steps:
1 Remove the two Phillips-head screws
2. Pull down the cover.
from
the cover.
1
3. Unclip the bulb socket from .the
housing;
4. Pull the bulb out to replace. Push in a
.new bulb.
5. Press the bulb socket back into the
housing.
6. Remove the lens to clean the window
by pressing in on-the endsof the-lens.
7. Replace the cover.
Ckaning the-Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or
if the wiper
blade chatters when
running, wax or
other material may be.on.the blade or
windshield.

Wehick Identification
Number
m)
This is the legal identifier for your
Oldsmobile. It appears on a plate in the
front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side.
You can see it if you
look through the windshield from
outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification anc
Service Parts labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code. This code will help you
identify your engine, specifications, and
replacement parts.
Service Parts Identijcation
Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire
:over. It’s very helpful
if you ever need
to order parts. On this label is:
Your VIN,
The model designation,
Paint information, and
A list of all production options and
Be sure that this label is not removed
€rom the vehicle.
special
equipment.
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Add-on Electrical
Equijment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to
your Oldsmobile unless you check
with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage
wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical
equipment can keep other
components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to your Oldsmobile, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Oldsrnobile in the Index.
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1 Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links in the wiring
itself. This greatly reduces the chance of
damage caused by electrical problems.
Some fuses are located
in a fuse block
in the glove box as shown.above. To
locate the fuse block, lift out the storage
bin inside the glove box. See the
diagram later in this section. Another
set of fuses is located in the
component center, under the
instrument panel.
Additional fuses are located in the
underhood electrical centers
on the
right and left sides of the engine
compartment.

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Glove Box Fuse Block
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1111211311
RADIO INDlC BLMTR I
1411511611
WIPER T/SIG STOP I
CTSY ARBGI DRLKS I
C/LTR VATS HVAC I
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ELEC CLSTR ABS I
ARBGP
1
2
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Fuse Rating Circuitry
(AMP)
10 Radio & Clock
10 Rear Defogger Timer Relay; Instrument Cluster; Chime
Module; Cruise Control; DIU Module (Canada); ABS
Lamp Driver Module; SIR
20 Blower Motor
25 Windshield Wiper & Washer
10 Turn Signals/Flasher
15 Brake Lights
10 Courtesy, Glove Box, Underhood, Trunk, Header
15 SIR
20 Door Locks
15 Cigarette Lighter
Lights; Lighted
Inside Rearview Mirror
5 Vehicle Anti-Theft System (Pass-I 15 Blower Control Switch; Solenoid
15 Radio
& Clock; Passive Restraint Lockout, Passive
15 Cluster; HVAC Controls; HUD; DRL
5 ABS Control Module
Restraint
Timer; Chime Module; ABS; VATS
10 Power Door Lock Switch; Seat Belts; Power Outside
Mirrors; Power Antenna
Not Used
SIR (crank)
5

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Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center
Fuse Ratin Circuitry
(AMP7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
60.
60
60
60
20
15
15
15
15
15
1-5
15 Instrument
Panel
Instrument Panel
Cooling Fan
Instrument Panel
ECM; Fuel Pump
Trunk Release
Not Used
Cruise Control; Air Conditioner (3.4L Only)
Engine Emission Controls
Transmission Torque Converter Clutch
Electronic Ignition System
ECM
Fuel Injectors
Relay
14
15
16
17
18
Circuitry
Air Conditioner Compressor
Fuel Pump
Not Used
Driver Side Engine Cooling
Fan Control
Passenger Side Engine
Cooling Fan Control