
Thermostat 
Engine  coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat 
in the engine  coolant  system.  The  thermostat  stops the 
flow 
of coolant  through the radiator until the  coolant 
reaches 
a preset temperature. 
When  you replace  your thermostat,  an  AC@ thermostat 
is recommended. 
Power Steering Fluid 
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How To Check  Power  Steering Fluid 
When the  engine compartment is  cool, unscrew the  cap 
and wipe the  dipstick with 
a clean  rag.  Replace the  cap 
and completely tighten  it. Then  remove  the cap  again 
and look  at the  fluid  level  on the  dipstick. 
The level should  be  at the FULL COLD mark.  Add 
enough  fluid  to bring the  level up to the mark. 
A fluid loss in this system  could  indicate  a problem. 
Have  the system inspected  and repaired. 
What to Add 
Refer to the Maintenance  Schedule  to determine what 
kind 
of fluid  to  use. See “Recommended Fluids  and 
Lubricants” 
in the Index. 
I NOTICE: 
When  adding  power  steering  fluid  or  making  a 
complete  fluid  change,  always use  the  proper 
fluid.  Failure  to  use  the  proper  fluid  can  cause 
leaks  and  damage  hoses  and  seals. 
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Part B: Owner  Checks  and  Services 
Listed below are owner  checks  and services which 
should  be performed at the intervals specified to help 
ensure  the safety, dependability  and emission control 
performance 
of your vehicle. 
Be  sure  any necessary repairs  are completed  at once. 
Whenever  any fluids  or  lubricants  are  added to your 
vehicle,  make sure they  are the proper ones, as shown 
in 
Part D. 
At Each Fuel Fill 
Engine  Oil  Level 
Check  the engine  oil  level  and  add t,he proper oil if 
necessary.  See “Engine  Oil” in the Index for  further 
details. 
Engine  Coolant  Level 
Check the  engine coolant level and add  the proper 
coolant mix  if necessary.  See “Coolant”  in the Index for 
further  details. 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid  Level 
Check the windshield washer  tluid level  in  the 
windshield washer tank  and  add the proper tluid  if 
necessary.  See “Windshield  Washer Fluid” 
in the Index 
for  further  details. 
At Least Once a Month 
Tire  Inflation 
Check tire inflation.  Make  sure tires are inflated to the 
pressures  specified 
on the  Tire-Loading  Information 
label  located 
on the rear edge of the  driver’s  door. See 
“Tires” 
in the  Index  for further  details. 
Cassette  Deck 
Clean cassette  deck. Cleaning should  be done  every 
50 hours  of tape  play.  See  “Audio  Systems” in the 
Index for further details. 
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Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-24 
Restraint Systems 
............................ 1-47 
Starter Switch 
............................... 7-37 
Steering  Column  Lock 
........................ 7-38 
Things  Under  the  Hood 
........................ 6-7 
Chemical Paint Spotting 
.......................... 6-48 
Child  Restraints 
Securing  in a Rear Outside Seat  Position 
.......... 1-35 
Securing  in  the Center  Rear Seat Position 
......... 1-37 
Securing  in the  Right  Front Seat  Position 
.......... 1-39 
TopStrap 
................................... 1-35 
Cigarette Lighter 
............................... 2-52 
Circuit  Breaker.  Power  Windows 
and  Other  Power  Options 
....................... 6-53 
WheretoPut 
................................ 1-34 
Cleaner.  Air 
................................... 6-16 
Fabric 
..................................... 6-42 
Glass 
...................................... 6-45 
Leather 
.................................... 6-44 
Cleaning 
Aluminum  Wheels 
........................... 6-47 
Outside 
of the  Windshield  and  Wiper  Blades ....... 6-45 
Special Problems 
............................ 6-43 
Stains 
...................................... 6-43 
The Inside  of  Your Oldsmobile 
.................. 6-42 
The Outside 
of Your  Oldsmobile ................ 6-46 
Tires 
...................................... 6-47 
Top 
of the Instrument  Panel .................... 6-44 
Climate Control 
................................. 3-1 
Clock, Setting the 
................................ 3-5 
Clutch Adjustment .............................. 6-21 
Vinyl 
...................................... 6-44  Clutch. 
Hydraulic 
............................... 6-21 
Comfort  Controls 
................................ 3-1 
Compact  Disc Player 
............................ 3-10 
Compact  Disc Player Care 
........................ 3-16 
Compact  Spare Tire 
............................. 5-27 
Console Cup/  Coin  Holder 
........................ 2-50 
Control  of a Vehicle 
.............................. 4-5 
Control. Loss of ................................ 4-12 
Convenience  Net 
............................... 2-10 
Convex  Outside Mirror 
.......................... 2-47 
Coolant  Heater.  Engine 
..................... 2- 17,  6- 15 
Coolant  Level  Warning  Light ...................... 2-65 
Coolant  Surge Tank 
........................ 5- 15, 6-21 
Coolant  Temperature  Gage 
....................... 2-64 
Coolant  Temperature  Warning  Light 
................ 2-64 
Coolant.  How  to Add  to the  Coolant  Surge Tank 
...... 5-15 
Cooling  System ................................ 5-14 
Cruise  Control 
Erasing  Speed Memory 
........................ 2-43 
Getting  Out 
of ............................... 2-43 
Passing  Another  Vehicle  While  Using 
............ 2-42 
To  Increase  Speed 
............................ 2-42 
To  Resume  a Set Speed 
........................ 2-41 
Coolant 
....................................... 6-21 
ToReduceSpeed 
............................ 2-42 
ToSet 
..................................... 2-40 
UseonHills 
................................ 2-42 
Cupholder.  RearSeat 
............................ 2-50 
Cupholder, Glove 
Box 
........................... 2-49 
Customer Assistance for the  Hearing or Speech  Impaired 
8-2 
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1 
Customer Satisfaction Procedure 
.................... 8-1 
9-3  

Damage. Finish ............................... 6-48 
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-48 
Daytime Running Lamps 
......................... 2-44 
Dead  Battery 
................................... 5-2 
Defects. Reporting ............................... 8-4 
Defensive  Driving 
................................ 4- I 
Defogger.  Rear W~ndow .......................... 3-4 
Defogging 
..................................... 3-2 
Defrosting 
..................................... 3-2 
Locks 
...................................... 2-3 
Locks.  Power 
................................ 2-4 
Driver  Position 
................................. 1 - I2 
Driving On Grades . With a Trailer .................. 4-37 
Driving 
Door 
AtNight ................................... 4-13 
City 
....................................... 4-17 
Defensive 
................................... 4- I 
Drunken .................................... 4- 2. 
Freeway .................................... 4-18 
In a Blizzard ................................ 4-25 
In Foreign  Countries ........................... 6-4 
In the  Rain .................................. 4- 14 
OnCurves ................................... 4-8 
On  Hill  and  Mountain  Roads 
................... 4-2 I 
On  Snow  and  Ice ............................. 4-23 
Through  Deep Standing  Water 
.................. 2- I7 
Winter ..................................... 4-22 
With 
a Tsailer ............................... 4-35 
Drunken  Driving 
................................ 4-2 
Easy-Entry  Seat ................................ 
Elect;-ical Eyuipment.  Adding ........... 2- 16. 3- IS. 6-50 
Adding 
............................... 5- 1 2. 6-23 
Checkmg 
................................... 6-23 
Heater 
................................ 2- 17. 6- 15 
Low  Coolant  Level  Warning  Light ............... 2-65 
Temperature 
Gage ............................ 2-64 
Temperature  Warning  Light 
.................... 2-64 
Cooling  System 
.............................. 6-54 
Exhallst 
.................................... 2-30 
Identification 
................................ 6-50 
Lubrication System  Chart 
...................... 6-54 
Overheating 
................................. 5-12 
Specifications 
............................... 6-57 
Starting 
................................. 2-15. 16 
2.3 L ............................ 2- IS. 6-9.54. 57 
3.1 L ........................... 2-16.6-10,54,57 
Engineoil .................................... 6-11 
Adding .................................... 6-12 
Additives ................................... 6-14 
Checking 
................................... 6-11 
Warning  Light ............................ 2-67.  68 
What  Kind  to 
Use ............................ 6-13 
What  to  do 
with Used  Oil ...................... 6-15 
When 
to Change ............................. 6-15 
Ethanol (In Fuel) ................................ 6-3 
Exhaust . Engine ................................ 2-30 
Engine Coolant 
c 
Engine 
Running 
it While  You’re  Parked ................. 2-31 
9-4  

Hook. Garment ................................. 2-51 
Hydraulic Clutch 
............................... 6-21 
Adding 
.................................... 6-2 1 
Hydroplaning ................................... 4-  16 
Horn 
......................................... 2-33 
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid  Checking 
................................... 6-21 
If  You’re  Stuck: In Sand.  Mud. Ice or Snow 
......... 5-28 
Ignition  Key Positions 
........................... 2- 13 
Ignition Switch 
................................. 2-  13 
Illuminated  Entry System 
.......................... 2-5 
Inside  Daymight  Rearview Mirror 
................. 2-47 
Exhaust Systems 
............................. 7-40 
Restraint Systems 
............................ 7-40 
Throttle Linkage 
............................. 7-40 
Instrument Panel 
............................... 2-54 
Inspections 
Brakesystem 
............................... 7-40 
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive  Axle  Bootandseal 
.............................. 7-40 
Instrument Panel Cluster  Gage 
....................................... 2-57 
.Standard 
................................... 2-56 
Instrument Panel Intensity Control ................. 2-43 
Instrument Panel, Cleaning 
....................... 6-44 
J ack.  Tire .................................... 5-20 
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2  Key 
Lock Cylinders 
............................ 7-37 
Key  Release Button 
............................. 2-14 
Key  Reminder  Warning 
.......................... 2-13 
Keys 
.......................................... 2-1 
Lamp  Controls 
................................ 2-35 
Lamp, Underhood 
.............................. 6-11 
Lamps, Daytime Running 
........................ 2-44 
Lamps  On Reminder 
............................ 2-36 
Lane Change Indicator 
........................... 2-34 
Larger Children, Safety Belt Use 
................... 1-44 
Latches, Front Seatback 
........................... 1-5 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle 
............................. 2-4 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle  With  the Engine Running 
....... 2-28 
Air  Bag  Readiness 
...................... 1-20, 2-60 
Anti-Lock  Brake System  Warning 
........... 2-63,  4-6 
Brake System  Warning 
........................ 2-62 
Charging System 
............................. 2-60 
Engine Coolant Temperature  Warning 
............ 2-64 
EngineOil 
.................................. 2-67 
Engine Oil Pressure 
.......................... 2-67 
Low  Coolant Level 
........................... 2-65 
Low  Washer  Fluid Warning 
.................... 2-70 
Safety  Belt  Warning 
...................... 1-7, 2-59 
Up  Shift  (Manual  Transaxle) 
.............. 2-24, 2-61 
LampTrunk 
................................... 2-46 
Lamps, Fog 
................................... 2-44 
Lights  CheckGages 
................................ 2-66 
CheckOil 
.................................. 2-68 
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine  Soon) 
. 2-65 
9-6  

Lighter ....................................... 2-52 
Loading  Your  Vehicle 
............................ 4-29 
Locks  Automatic  Door 
.............................. 2-4 
Door 
....................................... 2-3 
PowerDoor 
.................................. 2-4 
Rear  Door  Security 
............................ 2-5 
Steering  Column 
............................. 7-38 
Window 
.................................... 2-32 
Lockout  Feature,  Trunk 
........................... 2-9 
Long  Trip,  Before  Leaving  on  a 
.................... 4-  19 
Loss  of Control 
................................ 4- 12 
Low  Coolant  Level  Warning  Light 
................. 2-65 
Low  Maintenance  Battery 
........................ 6-28 
Low  Washer  Fluid  Warning  Light 
.................. 2-70 
Lubricants  and  Fluids 
......................... 7-41,  42 
Lubrication,  Body 
.............................. 7-37 
TIIUI~ 
....................................... 2-9 
Maintenance  Record 
........................... 7-43 
Maintenance  Schedule  Owner 
Checks and  Services .................... 7-36 
Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections 
............... 7-40 
Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
......... 7.41.  42 
Schedule 
I Definition .......................... 7-4 
Schedule 
II Definition .......................... 7-5 
Scheduled  Maintenance  Services 
................. 7-2 
Maintenance,  Normal  Replacement 
Parts ............ 6-57 
Maintenance,  Underbody 
......................... 6-48 
Maintenance.  When  Trailer  Towing 
................. 4-38 
Schedule1 
................................... 7-6 
ScheduleII 
................................. 7-26  Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp  (Service  Engine  Soon) 
.... 2-65 
Manual  Front  Seat 
............................... 1-1 
Manual  Adjustable  Seat  (Four-Way) ................. 1-2 
Manual  Remote  Control  Mirror 
.................... 2-48 
Manual  Transaxle 
FifthGear(5) 
............................... 2-24 
First  Gear 
(1) ................................ 2-23 
FourthGear(4) 
.............................. 2-24 
Neutral  (N)  Position 
.......................... 2-24 
Parking  Your  Vehicle 
......................... 2-29 
Reverse 
(R) Position .......................... 2-24 
Shift  Light 
.................................. 2-24 
SecondGear(2) 
............................. 2-24 
Shiftspeeds 
................................ 2-25 
Shifting 
.................................... 2-23 
Starting  Your Engine 
.......................... 2-15 
Third  Gear  (3) 
............................... 2-24 
Methanol 
(In Fuel) ............................... 6-3 
Mirrors 
Convex  Outside 
............................. 2-47 
Inside  Daymight  Rearview 
.................... 2-47 
Manual  Remote  Control 
....................... 2-48 
Power  Remote  Control 
........................ 2-48 
Visor  Vanity 
................................ 2-48 
MTBE(InFue1) 
................................. 6-3 
Net.  Convenience 
.............................. 2. IO 
Neutral (N) Position.  Automatic  Transaxle ........... 2-20 
Neutral  (N)  Position.  Manual  Transaxle 
............. 2-24 
New  Vehicle  “Break-In” 
......................... 2-12 
Nightvision 
................................... 4-13 
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