1995 Oldsmobile Achieva heater

NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
So use the recommended coolant.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when the cooling system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is no
longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about
one-quarter turn to the left and then stop.
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When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
0
0
0
0
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop and go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then
you
need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change
the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
comes first.
Engine Coolant Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have
to park outside
in very cold weather, 0 OF (- 18 O C) or
colder. If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or
a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat
to the environment. If you
change your own
oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your retailer, a service station or
a local recycling
center for help.
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What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clearz water (preferably
distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets
“GM
Specification 182SM,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush
and refill. Use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
with any complete coolant flush and refill.
If you use
this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
I
I NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cast wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
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F/P IN.1 e,
iNST LPS GAUGES
I I
H3LP CIRCUIT BREAKER
~ CIRCUIT PWR WDO
BREAKER
PWA ACC
BREAKEI? - CIRCUIT
Fuse Usage
PRNDL
F/P INJ
STOP HAZ
AIR BAG
INST. LPS Circuitry
Electronic PRNDL display (automatic transaxle)
Fuel
Pump, Fuel Injectors
Hazard/Stop Lamps
Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
Interior Lamps Dimming
Fuse
GAUGES
HORN
ALARM
HTR-A/C
RDO
TURN DR
LK
TAIL LPS
WDO
WIPER
ERLS DR UNLK
FTP
ACC
AIR BAG PCM CRUISE
HDLP Circuitry
Rear Window Defogger,
Gauges, Warning
Lights
Horn, Fog Lamps
Chime, Interior Lamps, Automatic Door
Locks, Remote Lock Control
Heater, Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS), Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
(Canada)
Radio
Turn Signals
Automatic Door Locks
Fog Lamps, Tail Lamps, Marker Lamps,
License Lamp
Power Windows, Sunroof (Circuit Breaker)
Windshield Wipersmashers
Engine Controls, Back-up Lamps
Automatic Door Unlock (Remove
to Disable)
Flash-to-Pass
(U.S.)
Rear Window Antenna, Power Seats, Rear
Window Defogger, Power Sunroof (Circuit
Breaker)
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
Powertrain Control Module, Ignition System
Cruise Control
Headlamps (Circuit Breaker)
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Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB
Back-up Lamps ........................... 2057
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps .......... 2057 NA
License Plate Lamp ......................... 194
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ............... 9 12
Halogen Headlamps
Low Beam
............................. 9004
High Beam ............................. 9004
Fog Lamps ................................ 885
Side Marker Lamps
Front ................................ 194NA
Rear
................................... 161
Stop/TaiI/Turn Signal Lamps ................. 3057
Trunk Lamp ............................... 906
Underhood Lamp ........................... 906
INSIDE LAMPS BULB
Ashtray .................................. 161
Without Su11roof .......................... i68
With Sunroof ........................... 2 14-2
Front
Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps
........................ 168
Underdash Lamps .......................... 194
Heater
& A/C Control ....................... 161
High-Beam Indicator ....................... 161
Instr~~ment Cluster Warning Lights ............. 161
Glove Box ................................ 161
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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
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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
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