
Vehicle Symbols 
These  are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. 
For  example, 
these  symbols 
are  used  on  an 
original  battery: 
POSSIBLE A 
CAUTION 
INJURY 
PROTECT  EYES  BY 
SHIELDING 
CAUSTIC 
ACID  COULD  BATTERY 
CAUSE 
BURNS 
AVOID 
SPARKS 
OR 
FLAMES 
SPARK 
OR ,\I/, 
COULD  FLAME 
EXPLODE  BATTERY 
These  symbols 
are  important 
for  you  and 
your  passengers 
whenever  your 
vehicle 
is 
driven: 
DOOR  LOCK 
UNLOCK 
FASTEN  SEAT 
BELTS 
POWER 
WINDOW 
These  symbols 
have  to  do with 
your  lights: 
SIGNALS e e 
TURN 
FOG  LAMPS 
$0 
These  symbols 
are  on some  of 
your  controls: 
WINDSHIELD 
WIPER 
WINDSHIELD  DEFROSTER 
WINDOW 
DEFOGGER 
VENTILATING  FAN 
These  symbols are  used  on 
warning  and 
indicator  lights: 
COOLANT F- 
TEMP -- 
ENGINE 
CHARGING 
I-1 
BATTERY  SYSTEM 
BRAKE 
(a) 
FUEL 
ENGINE  OIL 
PRESSURE 
Wd 
TEMP  OIL 9b 
ANTI-LOCK (@) 
BRAKE 
Here  are  some 
other  symbols 
you  may  see: 
FUSE -%- 
RELEASE 
RADIO 
VOLUME 
CONDITIONING 
A'R 43 
RELEASE TRUNK e 
LIGHTER n 
HORN )tr 
SPEAKER 
b 
V  

Fog Lamps  (Option) Daytime  Running  Lamps  (Canada  Only) 
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OFF 
LIGHTS 
The 
button  for  your 
fog  lamps  is  below the 
instrument  panel 
intensity  control.  Daytime Running 
Lamps (DRL) can  make  it  easier  for 
others  to  see the front  of your  vehicle  during the  day. 
DRL  can  be helpful in many different driving 
conditions, but they  can 
be especially helpful in  the 
short periods  after dawn and  before sunset. Several 
countries, including Canada,  require  DRL. 
A light  sensor  on top of the  instrument  panel makes the 
DRL  work, 
so be sure it isn’t  covered.  The  DRL  system 
will  make  your  high and low-beam  headlamps  come  on 
at a reduced brightness  when: 
0 The  ignition is  on, 
Push the button  to turn the  fog  lamps  on. 
When  using fog  lamps,  the  parking lamps or low beam 
headlamps must  be  on. 
Fog  lamps  will go off  whenever the high  beam 
headlamps  come on. When  the  high  beams  go 
off, the 
fog  lamps  will come  on  again. 
0 The  headlamp  switch is off, and 
0 The  parking brake is released (manual transaxle);  or 
0 The transaxle is not  in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) 
(automatic transaxle). 
When  the DRL  are  on, only your high and low-beam 
headlamps will  be  on.  The taillamps, sidemarker and 
other  lamps  won’t be  on. Your  instrument panel won’t 
be lit up either. 
When  it’s dark enough  outside, your headlamps will 
come  on at 
full brightness.  The other lamps that come 
on  with your headlamps will  also  come on.  

MODE CONTROL: The right control knob changes 
the functions 
of your  system. 
VENT: Use when  outside temperatures are mild,  and 
little heating or cooling  is needed.  Air flow  is through 
the instrument panel outlets. 
Set the center control knob 
to the temperature desired. 
BI-LEV: Use  on cool, but sunny days. This setting 
brings in the outside  air, but directs it  in two ways.  The 
cool air is directed to the upper portion  of your  body 
through the instrument panel outlets,  but slightly 
warmer  air  is directed through  the heater ducts and 
defroster  vents.  At times this temperature difference 
may  be  more apparent than others. 
HEAT This setting brings heated  air through the heater 
ducts,  and some through the windshield defroster  vents. 
If you have the optional engine coolant heater (engine 
block  heater)  and 
use it during cold  weather, 0°F 
(- 1 8’ C) or lower, your heating system  will  more quickly 
provide heat because the  engine coolant  is already 
warmed.  See “Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block 
Heater)”  in the Index. 
DEFOG: This setting divides  air flow equally between 
the heater ducts and the windshield defroster vents. 
DEF: This setting directs air through the 
windshield defroster vents located on top 
of the 
instrument panel. 
Defogging  Windows 
To defog the windshield, turn all three control knobs  to 
the far right. 
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Rear  Window Defogger 
cl The  rear window defogger 
uses  a warming  grid 
remove  fog  from  the 
window.  to 
rear 
1 
Press  the defogger  switch.  The indicator light will glow. 
If  your vehicle  is traveling under 
45 mph (70 km/h), the 
rear  window defogger will turn  off automatically  after 
about 
10 minutes of use. If your vehicle  is traveling 
over 
45 mph (70 km/h), the  defogger will operate 
continuously.  You can turn the defogger  off  by turning 
off 
the ignition  or pressing the switch again. 
Do not attach  a temporary vehicle license across the 
defogger grid on the rear window. 
NOTICE: 
Don’t  use  a  razor  blade  or  something  else  sharp 
on  the  inside 
of the  rear  window. If you do, you 
could  cut  or damage  the  warming  grid,  and  the 
repairs  wouldn’t  be  covered  by 
your warranty. 
Flow-Through  Ventilation System 
Your  Oldsmobile’s  flow-through  ventilation  system  supplies 
outside 
air into the  vehicle  when  it is moving.  Outside air 
will also enter  the  vehicle  when  the  fan  is  running. 
Ventilation  Tips 
0 
0 
0 
Keep the hood  and front  air inlet  free of ice,  snow,  or 
any  other  obstruction (such 
as leaves).  The heater 
and defroster  will  work far better, reducing the 
chance  of fogging the inside  of your windows. 
When  you enter 
a vehicle  in cold weather,  turn the 
fan  control to 
HTGH for  a  few moments before 
driving 
off. This  helps  clear the intake  ducts of snow 
and moisture, and reduces the chance  of fogging  the 
inside 
of your windows. 
Keep  the  air  path  under  the  front  seats  clear 
of objects. 
This  helps  air  to  circulate  throughout  your  vehicle. 
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Fixed  Mast  Antenna 
The fixed  mast antenna  can withstand  most  car washes 
without  being  damaged. 
If the mast  should  ever  become 
slightly  bent, 
you can straighten  it  out  by hand. If the 
mast 
is badly  bent,  as  it  might  be  by vandals,  you should 
replace  it. 
Check  every  once  in 
a while to be sure the mast  is still 
tightened  to the fender. 
Rear  Window Defogger Antenna  (Option) 
This particular  rear window  defogger  also  serves as a 
radio  antenna. If you have  this  option,  do not apply 
aftermarket  glass  tinting. The metallic  film in some 
tinting  materials  will interfere  with or distort  the 
incoming  radio  reception. 
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F/P IN.1 e, 
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H3LP CIRCUIT BREAKER 
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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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I Section 9 Index 
Adding Automatic  Transaxle  Fluid 
..................... 6- 19 
Brake  Fluid ................................. 6-26 
Electrical  Ecluipt-nent 
............ 2- 16 . I7 . 3- I5 . 6-50 
Engine  Coolant 
......................... 5- 15. 6-23 
Engine  Oil 
.................................. 6- 12 
Hycitwlic  Clutch  Fluid ........................ 6-2 1 
Manual Transaxle  Fluid ....................... 6-20 
Power  Steering  Fluid 
......................... 6-24 
Sound  Equipment 
............................ 3- IS 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid ................. 2-39 . 6-25 
How Does it Restrain ......................... 1-22 
How it Works ............................... 1-21 
Location ................................... 1-2 1 
Readiness Light ........................ 1-20 . 2-60 
Servicing 
................................... 1-24 
What  Makes 
it Inflate  .........................  1-22 
What  Will You See  After 
it Inflates .............. 1-23 
When  Should 
it Inl'late ........................ 1-22 
Air  Cleaner .................................... 6- I6 
Air  Conditioning ................................ 3-3 
Aluminum  Wheels.  Cleaning ...................... 6-47 
Antenna.  Fixed  Mast 
............................ 3- 17 
Antenna.  Rear  Window  Defogger .................. 3- I7 
Air Bag 
Alignment  and  Balance . Tires ..................... 6-39 Antifreeze 
..................................... 6-21 
Adding 
............................... 5- 15.6-23 
Checking 
................................... 6- 23 
Anti-Lock 
..................................... 4-6 
Anti-Lock  Brake System  Warning  Light ......... 2-63. 4-6 
Anti-Lock  Brakes ............................... 4-6 
Appearance 
Care and  Materials .................... 6-49 
Ashtray  and  Lighler 
............................. 2-51 
Audio  Systems 
.................................. 3-5 
Auto Down Window ............................ 2-32 
Automatic  Door  Locks 
............................ 2-4 
Automatic  Overdrive  Position 
. Automatic  Transaxle ... 2-21 
Automatic  Transaxle ............................ 2- 19 
Automatic  Transaxle . Automatic  Overdrive  Position . 2-2 I 
Automatic  Transaxle  Chart ..................... 6-54 
Drive (D) Position ............................ 2-21 
First  Gear ( 1 ) Position ........................ - 3-22 
Neutral (N) Position .......................... 2-20 
Park 
(P) Position ............................. 2- 19 
Reverse (R) Position .......................... 2-20 
Second 
Gear (2) Position ...................... 2-21 
Shifting 
.............................. 2-  19.27. 29 
Starting  Your Engine .......................... 2- IS 
Third Gear (3) Position ........................ 2-21 
AppeariInce 
Ci1t.e 
............................... 6-11 
Armrest . Storage ............................... I 3 -49 
Ashtray . Rear .................................. 2-52 
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