1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme display

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
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Remote Lock Control ........................................................................\
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Glove Box ........................................................................\
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Ignition
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Starting Your Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater
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Shifting the Transaxle
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Parking Brake
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Shifting into Park
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Windows
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Cruise Control
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Headlights
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Interior Lights
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Mirrors ........................................................................\
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Storage Compartments ........................................................................\
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Ashtrays and Lighter ........................................................................\
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Sunroof ........................................................................\
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Luggage Carrier
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Instrument Panel
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..................................................................... 91
Head-Up Display ........................................................................\
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ACCES
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I Ijyzition Switch
NOTICE:
If your ltey 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
ltey
only with your hand. Using a
tool to force it could break the ltey
or the ignition switch. If none of
this worlcs, then your vehicle needs
service.
7ith the ignition key in the ignition
vitch, you can turn the switch to five
ositions:
ccessory: An ‘‘on” position in which
3u can operate your radio and windshield wipers.
Press in the ignition
switch as you turn the top
of it toward
you.
Lock: The only position in which you
can remove the ltey. This locks your
steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
Off Unloclts the steering wheel,
ignition, and transaxle, 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.
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 instru-
ment panel warning lights.
Start: Starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the ltey. 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.
Starting Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit
of your Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) shows the code letter or number
for your engine. You will find the VIN
at the top left of your instrument panel.
(See
Vehicle Identification Number in
the
Index.) Follow the proper steps to
start the 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 transaxle.
Shift to
P (Park) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero
and a label must be put
on the driver’s
door to show the old mileage reading
when the new odometer was installed.
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Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm)
.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the
tachometer in the red area, or
engine damage may occur.

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NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle
with this light on, after
a while the
emission controls won’t work as
well, your fuel economy won’t be as
good and your engine may not run
as smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs not covered by your
warranty. CHECK
GAGES
1 ANTI-
Check Gages Light
When this light comes on it means one
of these four things:
You have approximately 3 gallons
(12 L) or less of fuel remaining in
your tank. Check your fuel gage.
Your oil pressure is low. Check your
oil pressure indicator.
Your engine is too hot. Check your
coolant temperature gage.
There is a problem with the charging
system.
Head-Up Displcly (OP~ONJ
If you have the optional Head-Up
Display (HUD), you can see the
speedometer reading, in English or
metric units, displayed “through” the
windshield. The
HUD also shows:
Turn signal indicator lights.
A high beam indicator symbol.
A CHECK GAUGES message. (For
low oil pressure, high coolant
temperature, high or low battery
voltage, and low fuel.)

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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.

CLIMATE CONTROL
ELECTRONIC
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1 Electronic Climate Control
(OPTION)
This system allows you to set the
temperature
you want. It also lets you
choose automatic air flow and direction
control, or air flow and direction
settings you select. Your vehicle also
has the flow-through ventilation system
described later in this section.
The digital screen displays the outside
temperature, the inside temperature
setting and the fan speed.
When you select the
AUTO mode, the
air conditioner compressor
will operate
if the outside temperature is above
freezing.
The air conditioner compressor also
operates in
DEFOG, DEF (Defrost) and
BI-LEV (Bi-Level)
when the
outside temperature is above freezing.
COOL/WARM: Sets the interior
temperature you want. Press
COOL to
lower the inside temperature setting;
press
WARM to raise the setting. The
temperature you set will be displayed on
the digital screen.
Once you set the temperature, the
system will try to maintain the set
temperature, whether. you are using the
heating or cooling controls.
Your system has an interior
temperature sensor that dete.cts
increased interior temperature caused
by sunlight. To keep you comfortable, it
reduces the interior temperature by as
much as
5°F (3°C) below the setting on
the digital screen.
AUTO: To allow the system to
automatically control the temperature,
air distribution and fan speed:
1. Set the temperature you want with
the
COOL/WARM switch.
2. Press the AUTO switch. The AUTO
symbol will appear on the digital
screen.
The system will approach the
temperature you select as quickly as
possible.
For most efficient operation,
just set the system temperature where
you would like it and drive away.
You may notice a delay of three or four
minutes before the blower comes on.
OUTS TEMP: Press to have the
outside temperature displayed
on the
digital screen. Press
again to return to
the inside temperature setting.
If the system is left in the outside
temperature mode, the outside
temperature will be displayed except
when changing the inside temperature
setting using the
COOL/WARM
switch. The display will return to the
outside temperature setting in about
five seconds.
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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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