
seat. 
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designed to hold  larger,  heavier  loads. 
Store  such  loads on the  floor  of your 
vehicle,  as far  forward  as 
you can. 
When  not in use,  we recommend  that 
you  take  down  the convenience  net to 
extend  its  life and  retain  its  elasticity, 
and  to keep  the rear  exit clear.  Store  the 
net  in the  pouch behind  either  front 
luggage Carrier (oprIoN) 
If you  have  the optional  luggage carrier, 
you  can load  things 
on top of your 
vehicle.  The luggage  carrier  has  slats 
and  side  rails attached  to  the roof, 
sliding  crossrails  and places  to use  for 
tying  things  down. These let  you  load 
some  things  on  top 
of your  vehicle, so 
long as they  are  not  wider or longer 
than  the  luggage carrier. 
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Sunroof (OPTION) 
This  feature may not be available  on 
your  vehicle. 
The  sunroof  has  a glass panel  that 
opens  for ventilation. 
To Open  the Sunroof: 
Pull down  on  the  latch  release  handle 
and  then  push  it forward  and  up  until 
the  glass  panel  loclts into place. 
To Close  the Sunroof: 
Pull the  latch  release  handle  forward 
and  down,  then  push  it back and  up. 
Press  firmly  to lock  the latch  release 
handle  into  the closed position. 
Compact Overhead Console 
The  standard  front  overhead console 
includes 
two reading  lights and a 
storage  compartment. 
To  turn  on  or 
off either  reading  light, 
press  the  switch  next  to it. 
If you  have  the  optional  power  sliding 
door,  your overhead console  will 
also 
have two power  sliding  door  switches. 
To operate  these  switches,  see  the 
Index under Power Sliding Door. 
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In this  part  you’ll  find  out  how  to 
operate  the  comfort  control  systems 
and  audio  systems  offered  with  your 
Oldsmobile 
. Be  sure  to read  about 
the  particular  system  supplied  with 
your  vehicle 
. 
Part 
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 
Climate  Control System ........................................................................\
.................. 110 
Rear Climate  Control ........................................................................\
...................... 113 
Defogging  and Defrosting 
........................................................................\
............... 115 
Rear  Window  Defogger 
........................................................................\
................... 115 
AM/FM  Stereo Radio 
........................................................................\
..................... 119 
Setting  the 
Clock 
........................................................................\
............................. 117 
AM/FM  Stereo  with  Cassette  Player 
...................................................................... 120 
AM/FM  Stereo  with  Cassette  Player with Dolby@ 
................................................ 122 
AM/FM  Stereo  with  Compact Disc  Player ............................................................ 124 
Compact Disc Player Anti-Theft  Feature ............................................................... 126 
Steering Wheel Touch  Controls ........................................................................\
...... 127 
Understanding  Radio Reception ........................................................................\
..... 128 
Care  of Your  Compact Discs 
........................................................................\
.......... 129 
Integrated  Roof Antenna 
........................................................................\
................ 129 
Care 
of Your  Cassette  Tape  Player 
........................................................................\
. 128 
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results  in no improvement  in  sound 
quality, 
try cleaning  the  tape player. 
Proper  tape  player cleaning  should be 
done  with  a 
wiping action nonabrasive 
 cleaner  cassette. To properly clean your 
; tape player,  you should  follow the 
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directions  on  the cleaning  cassette. 
Cassettes  are  subject  to wear  and  the 
1 sound quality  may degrade  over time. 
Always  verlfy  that  the cassette  tape  is  in 
good  condition  before obtaining  service 
on  your  tape player. 
:are of Your Compact  Discs 
Handle  discs carefully.  Store  them  in 
their  original cases or  other protective 
cases  and  away from direct  sunlight  and 
dust.  If the  surface  of a disc  is soiled, 
dampen  a  clean,  soft cloth  in  a  mild, 
neutral  detergent  solution  and  clean it, 
wiping 
from the  center  to  the edge. 
Be  sure  never  to  touch  the  signal 
surface  when  handling  discs. Pick up 
discs  by grasping  the  outer  edges or the 
edge  of the  hole  and  the  outer  edge. 
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mtegrated Roof Antenna 
)ur  state-of-the-art  integrated  roof 
ltenna  is  not  visible. It is located 
!tween  the roof  and headliner  of your 
Ihicle,  covering  the entire  roof area 
3m  the  rear  edge 
of the front  doors  to 
.e  liftgate. 
NOTICE: 
Don't  mount  anything  to your  roof, 
such  as  an  antenna  or a luggage 
carrier,  or to your  headliner.  If you 
puncture  the roof  or headliner,  you 
could damage  or  destroy your 
integrated  roof antenna.  Have any 
work  of this  type  done  by your 
dealer. 
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130 
If you want to add a mobile phone  or 
two-way  radio to your vehicle,  there  are 
special  precautions  you’ll need to  take 
because 
of your  integrated  roof 
antenna.  See the 
Index under Adding 
Sound Equipment. 
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Starting Your  Vehicle if the Battery  is 
Steering  “Dead” (see 
Jump Starting) 
In  Emergencies .............................. 139 
Off-Road  Recovery ........................ 140 
Power 
............................................. 138 
Tips ................................................ 138 
Steering  Wheel.  Tilt ............................ 69 
Steering  Wheel Touch Controls 
...... 127 
Stereo Sound  Systems 
(see 
Audio  Systems ) 
Storing  Your  Vehicle ........................ 203 
Compact  Overhead  Console 
........... 95 
Compartment 
................................... 83 
Cup  Holder ...................................... 89 
Locking  Bin ..................................... 90 
Luggage  Carrier 
............................... 92 
Overhead  Console 
........................... 79 
Rear  Compartment 
.......................... 91 
Sunglasses 
........................................ 83 
Stuck.  If  You Are ........................... 179 
Sunroof 
............................................... 95 
Sun  Visors 
.......................................... 87 
Supplemental Restraint 
System 
(SRS) ................................... 26 
Storage 
Convenience  Net 
............................. 91 
Garage Door Opener 
....................... 80 
Glove  Boxes 
..................................... 88 
T achometer ....................................... 99 
Taillights 
........................................... 204 
Tape  Player  (see 
Audio Systems) 
Technical  Facts & Specifications 
Bulbs 
...................................... 228. 229 
Capacities 
& Specifications .......... 224 
Circuit  Brealters/Relays 
................. 222 
Add-on 
......................... 60.  117. 219 
Engine 
............................................ 226 
Fluids 
& Lubricants ...................... 227 
Fuses 
.............................. 219.  220.  221 
Replacement  Parts 
......................... 226 
Service  Parts Identification 
Label 
............................................ 218 
Vehicle  Identification Number 
(VIN) 
........................................... 218 
Temperature  Display 
.......................... 81 
Temperature Warning ...................... 103 
Theft 
.................................................... 50 
Thermostat ....................................... 199 
Tilt  Steering  Wheel 
............................. 69 
Time.  Setting  the 
.............................. 117 
Tire  Loading 
..................................... 206 
Tires 
.................................................. 207 
“Blow  Out” 
.................................... 172 
Buying  New 
................................... 209 
Chains 
.................................... 178. 212 
Electrical 
Equipment. 
Flat.  Changing 
............................... 172  Inflation 
................... 85. 172. 178. 
208 
Loading 
.......................................... 206 
Pressure 
......................................... 208 
Quality Grading 
............................. 210 
Spare.  Compact 
............................. 178 
Wear  Indicators 
............................. 209 
Wheel  Alignment 
& Tire 
Balance 
........................................ 211 
Wheel  Replacement 
....................... 211 
Torque  Lock 
....................................... 67 
Towing  a  Trailer 
............................... 151 
Inspection & Rotation ................... 208 
Wheel  Nut Torque 
................. 177, 225 
Top  Strap 
............................................ 36 
Towing  Your  Vehicle 
....................... 162 
Traction Control  System 
................... 137 
Traction Control  System 
Warning  Light 
................................ 105 
Trailer  Towing 
.................................. 151 
Brakes ............................................ 154 
Maintenance .................................. 156 
Parking  on 
Hills .............................. 156 
Safety  Chains 
................................. 154 
(see 
Automatic  Transaxle) 
(see Automatic  Transaxle) 
Transaxle, Automatic 
Transmission, Automatic 
Trip  Odometer 
.................................... 99 
Turn  Signal  Indicator ......................... 71 
Turn  Signal/Multifunction  Lever 
...... 70 269 
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