1995 Oldsmobile Achieva cruise control

Horn
You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on
your steering wheel.
Tilt Steering Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before
you drive.
You can also raise it
to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever.
Move the steering wheel
to a comfortable level, then
release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass Feature
Cruise Control (Option)
The High-Low Beam feature
is discussed under
Headlamps. See “Headlamps” in the Index.
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NOTICE:
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When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t
mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
314 full
when it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion, which could damage the tank
if
it is completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
windshield washer.
It can damage your
washer system and paint.
Cruise Control (Option)
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph
(40 km/h).
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When you apply your brake or the clutch pedal, the
cruise control shuts off.
To Set Cruise Control
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
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3. Press in the SET button at the end of the lever and
release it. To Resume a Set Speed
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Suppose you set your cruise control at
a desired speed
and then
you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of
course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need
to reset it. Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 kdh)
or more, you can move the cruise control switch from
ON to RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a
second.
You’ll go right back up
to your chosen speed and stay
there.
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If you hold the switch at RES/ACC longer than half a
second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you
release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal.
You could be startled and even lose control.
So unless
you want to
go faster, don’t hold the switch at
REYACC.
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
2. Press the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed.
Here’s the second way to go to
a higher speed:
Move the cruise switch from ON to RES/ACC. Hold
it there until you get up to the speed you want, and
then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, move
the switch to
RES/ACC for less than half a second
and then release
it. Each time you do this, your
vehicle will go about 1 mph (1 -6 km/h) faster.
The accelerate feature will only work after you turn
on
the cruise control by pushing the SET button.
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half
a second. Each time you do
this, you’ll
go 1 mph (1.6 kdh) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off
the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills.
When
going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to
a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control. Many
drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use
cruise control
on steep hills.
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To Get Out of Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal, if you have
a manual transaxle; OR
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
To Erase Cruise Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
I A lNTER’OR 7
A LIGHTS
You can brighten or dim the instrument cluster lights by
rotating the wheel. Rotate the wheel all the way down to
turn
off the instrument cluster lights and displays.
Rotate
the wheel all the way up to turn on the courtesy
lamps.
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F/P IN.1 e,
iNST LPS GAUGES
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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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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice
a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should
let your GM retailer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any
loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines
and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts
as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in the floor pan or could
let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Accelerator and cruise control cables should not be
lubricated.
Manual Transaxle
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transaxle”
in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate
a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel
cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is self-adjusting and
no manual adjustment is required. You
may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your
driving habits or conditions result
in frequent braking.
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