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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your
speed in both miles per hour (mph) and
kilometers per hour (ltm/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle
has been driven, in either miles (used in
the
U.S.) or kilometers (used in
Canada).
Tamper Resistant Odometer
Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant
odometer.
If you see silver lines
between the numbers, you’ll know that
someone has probably tried to turn it
back,
so the numbers may not be true.
You may wonder what happens if your
vehicle needs a new odometer installed.
If the new one can be set to the mileage
total of the old odometer, then it must
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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Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far
your vehicle has been driven since
you
last set it to zero. To set it to zero, push
the reset button located above the fuel
gage.
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Service &Appearance Care
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I Service
Your Oldsmobile dealer knows your
vehicle best and wants you to be happy
with it. We hope you'll go to your dealer
for all your service needs. You'll get
genuine GM parts and GM-trained and
supported service people.
We hope you'll want to keep your GM
vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have
one of these marks.
Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own
service work, you'll want to get the
proper Oldsmobile Service Manual. It
tells you much more about how to
service your Oldsmobile than this
manual can.
To order the proper service
manual, see
Service Publications in the
Index.
Your vehicle has an air bag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see
Servicing Your Air
Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile
in the Index.
You should keep a record with all parts
receipts and list the mileage and the
date of any service work you perform.
See
Maintenance Record in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you try to do your own service
work without knowing enough
about it, your vehicle could be
damaged.
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Inflation-Tire Pressure
The CertificatiodTire label which is on
the rear edge of the driver’s door 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).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply loolting 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 Inspection 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 CertificationlTire label.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See
Wheel Nut
Toque in the Index.
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Customer Assistance Infomation
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I Customer Satiflaction
Procedure
four satisfaction and goodwill are
.mportant to your dealer and
3ldsmobile. Normally, any concern
with the sales transaction or the
)peration of your vehicle will be
Sesolved by your dealer’s Sales or
Service Departments. Sometimes,
lowever, despite the best intentions of
dl concerned, misunderstandings can
jccur. If your concern has not been
Sesolved to your satisfaction, the
:allowing steps should be taken:
STEP ONE - Discuss your concern
vith a member
of dealership
nanagement. Complaints can often be
picltly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with
the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager,
contact the owner of the dealership or
the General Manager.
STEP TWO - If after contacting a
member of dealership management, it
appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without
further help, contact the Oldsmobile
Customer Assistance Network by
calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada,
contact GM of Canada Customer
Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling
1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call
(525) 254-3777. In
Puerto Rico or
U.S. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas
locations, contact GM North American
Export Sales in Canada by calling
For prompt assistance, please have the
following information available to give
the Customer Assistance
Representative:
Your name, address, telephone
1-416-644-4112.
number
Vehicle Identification Number (This
is available from the vehicle
registration or title, or the plate at the
left top of the instrument panel and
visible through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call the toll free
number listed previously in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention.
However, if you wish to write
Oldsmobile, write to
United States
Customer Assistance Representative
Oldsmobile Central Office
920 Townsend Street
P.O.
Box 30095
Lansing,
MI 48909
Canada
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
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When contacting Oldsmobile, please
remember that your concern will likely
be resolved in the dealership, using the
dealership's facilities, equipment and
personnel. That is why we suggest you
follow Step One first if you have a
concern.
I Customer Assistance for the
Hearing
or Speech Impaired
(TDD)
To assist owners who have hearing
difficulties, Oldsmobile has installed
special TDD (Telecommunication
Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its
Customer Assistance Center. Any
hearing or speech impaired customer
who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can
communicate with Oldsmobile by
dialing: 1-800-TDD-OLDS. (TDD users
in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
I GM Purticipation in BBB
AUTO LINE- Alternative
Resolution
Program *
Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile
dealer are committed to malting sure
you are completely satisfied with your
new vehicle. If a situation arises where
you feel your concern has not been
adequately addressed, our experience
has shown that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier
in this section is very successful at
resolving problems.
There may be instances where an
impartial third-party can assist in
arriving at a solution to a disagreement
regarding vehicle repairs or
interpretation of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
To assist in resolving
these disagreements Oldsmobile
voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO
LINE.
BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court
program administered by the Better
Business Bureau system to settle
disputes between customers and
automobile manufacturers. This program
is available free of charge to
customers who currently own or lease a
GM vehicle.
If you are not satisfied after following
the Customer Satisfaction Procedure,
you may contact the BBB using the toll-
free telephone number, or write them at
the following address:
BBB AUTO LINE
Council
of Better Business Bureaus
4200 Wilson Boulevard
Suite
800
Arlington, VA 22203
Telephone:
1-800-955-5100
To file a claim, you will be asked to
provide your name and address, your
vehicle identification number (VIN),
and a statenzent of the nature of your
complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle
age and mileage, and other factors.
We prefer you utilize the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure before you resort
to AUTO LINE, but you may contact
the BBB at any time. The BBB will
attempt to resolve the complaint serving
as an intermediary between you and
Oldsmobile. If this mediation is
unsuccessful, an informal hearing will
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Remote Control ................................ 48 .. Sliding Door ..................................... 52
Long Distance Driving
..................... 146
Low Battery
...................................... 158
Low Fuel Warning ............................ 101
Low Oil Pressure Warning
............... 102
Low Traction Light
........................... 105
Lubricants and Fluids ...................... 227
Luggage Carrier
.................................. 92
Maintenance Record
..................... 246
Maintenance Schedule
..................... 234
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
........... 106
Manual Front Seat
............................. 12
Manual Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
..... 23
Methanol in Gasoline
....................... 183
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer G. Speedometer)
Inside
Manual Day/Night ............... 86
Outside Convex
............................... 87
Power Remote Control
.................... 87
Mountain Driving
............................ 147
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Night Driving
................................... 142
Night Vision
..................................... 142
Visor Vanity
..................................... 88
Requirements ........................... 57.
152 Octane
Requirements
(see
Fuel Requirements)
Odometer & Speedometer ................. 99
Oil. Engine
........................................ 190
Pressure Gage
................................ 102
Pressure Indicator
......................... 101
Quality
........................................... 19 1
Thickness ....................................... 192
Used Oil
......................................... 194
When to Change
............................ 193
Oil Warning
...................................... 101
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................. 87
Overhead Console
........................ 79. 95
Overheated Engine
........................... 165
Warnings ................ 166. 187. 198. 199
Owner Checks
& Services ............... 240
Rrk. Shifting Into
............................. 66
Parking Over Things That Burn
................... 67
Parking Brake
..................................... 65
Passenger Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Passing .............................................. 140
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.. 243
Polishing and Waxing
With
the Engine Running
........... 67. 68
Payload
............................................. 206
(see
Appearance Care )
Power (Anti-Lock) Brakes ............... 135 Power
Door Locks
............................. 46
Power Mirrors
.................................... 87
Power Outlet. Accessory
.................... 84
Power Seat Controls
.......................... 13
Power Sliding Door .................... 52. 107
Power Steering
................................. 138
Power Steering Fluid ....... 199.225. 227
Power Windows
......................... 70. 223
During
.............................................. 30
Problems on the Road
...................... 157
Publications
...................................... 254
Pregnancy.
Use
of Safety Belts
Radiator Overheating
(see
Overheated Engine )
Radiator Pressure Cap ..................... 199
Radio (see
Audio Systems)
Reading Lights .................................... 80
Rear Climate Control
....................... 113
Rear Interior Lights ............................ 84
Rear Seats
........................................... 15
Removing ......................................... 16
Replacing
......................................... 18
Third Row Entry .............................. 15
Rear Window Defogger .................... 115
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
...... 79
Rearview Mirror
................................. 86
Reclining Seatbaclts
........................... 13
.. Ad~ustmg .......................................... 17
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