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How to Use this Manual 
These  symbols  are on some of your 
controls: 
Windshield  Wipers 
Windshield  Washer 
Windshield  Defroster 
Rear  Window  Defogger 
Ventilating  Fan 
Power  Window 
w 
3f 
1+1 
These  symbols  are  used  on warning 
and indicator lights: 
Engine  Coolant 
Temperature 
Battery  Charging 
System 
Fuel Engine  Oil  Pressure 
Anti-Lock  Brakes 
Here are  some  other  symbols  you 
may see: 
Fuse 
Trunk 
or Liftgate  Release e 
I 
n Lighter 
Horn 
Speaker 
Hood  Release 
# 
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Remote Trunk  Release (OPTION) 
Press the yellow  trunk release  button 
located  under  the  instrument  panel 
on 
the driver's  side. 
Your automatic  transaxle  must be  in 
P (Park). 
Refiember  that  your trunk  can  be 
opened  at any time  using the lock 
release.  Be sure  to lock  your  doors. 
Convenience  Net (OPTION) 
Your  vehicle  may have  a convenience 
net.  You'll  see it just inside  the back 
wall  of the  trunk. 
Put 
small loads,  like  grocery  bags, 
behind  the  net.  It  can help  keep them 
from  fdling.over  during sharp  turns  or 
quick  starts  and  stops. 
The  net  isn't for  larger,  heavier  loads. 
Store  them in the  trunk 
as far  forward 
as 
you can. 
You can  unhook  the  net so that it will 
lie  flat  when  you're  not  using it. 
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3. Horn 
The  Instrument  Panel- 
Your  Information  System 
Your instrument  panel is  designed  to let 
you lmow  at a  glance  how  your  vehicle 
is running.  You’ll how how fast  you’re 
going, 
how much  fuel  you’re  using, and 
.many  other things  you’ll  need to drive 
safely  and economically. 
The  main  components 
of your 
instrument  panel are: 
1. Light Controls 
2. Tilt Steering  Wheel  Lever 
4. Instrument  Cluster 
5. Hazard Warning  Flashers Switch 
6. Ignition Switch 
7. Gearshift  Lever 
8. Audio System 
9. Glove Box/Fuse Panel 
IO. Vents 
1 1. Vents 
12. Climate  Control/Rear  Window 
Defogger 
13. Ashtray and  Lighter 
14. Vents 
15. Audio System  Steering  Wheel 
16. Remote Trunk Release  (Option) 
17. Parking  Brake 
18. Climate  Control Steering  Wheel 
19. Turn Signal/Multifunction  Lever 
20. Hood  Release (on floor by driver’s 
Touch Controls 
Touch Controls 
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2. Press the bulb housing release  lever 
and  turn  the  housing 
M turn 
countercloclnvise  to remove  it. 
3. To remove  the bulb,  pull it from  the 
4. Push  in a new bulb. 
5. Reverse  all  steps to reassemble  the 
taillight  housing. 
assembly. 
Taillighf Bulb Replacement 
(4-DOOR  MODELS) 
For 
the type of bulb, see  the Index 
under Replacement Bulbs. 
1. Remove the two large plastic  screws 
and  pull  the carpet  away 
from the 
rear corner  of the  trunk. 
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Service & Appearance,  Care 
1 224 
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  
     
        
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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