
Turn Signal  and  Lane  Change  Indicator 
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The turn  signal  has two  upward  (for right) and  two 
downward  (for left) positions.  These positions allow 
you 
to signal  a  turn or  a  lane  change. 
To  signal  a turn, move the  lever all the  way 
up or  down. 
When 
the turn is  finished,  the lever  will return 
automatically. 
A green arrow on  the 
instrument panel will 
flash in the direction 
of  the  turn  or lane 
change. 
To  signal 
a lane  change,  just raise  or lower  the  lever  until 
the  green  arrow  starts  to flash.  Hold  it there  until 
you 
complete  your  lane  change.  The lever  will  return  by itself 
when  you  release  it. 
A warning  chime signal will come  on if  you  have left 
your turn  signal  on  for more than three-quarters mile 
(1 km). 
As you signal a turn  or a lane  change,  if the  arrows  don I: 
flash but just  stay on,  a signal  bulb may  be  burned out 
and  other  drivers  won’t see your 
turn signal. 
If a bulb is burned  out,  replace  it to help avoid an 
accident. 
If the green arrows don’t  go on at all  when you 
signal  a turn, check the  fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit 
Breakers’’  in  the Index) and  for burned-out  bulbs. 
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Backing Up 
Hold the bottom of the  steering  wheel with  one hand. 
Then,  to  move the trailer  to  the left, just  move that hand 
to  the left. 
To move  the  trailer  to the  right,  move  your 
hand 
to the right.  Always back up slowly  and, if 
possible, have  someone  guide  you. 
Making nrns 
NOTICE: 
Making  very  sharp  turns  while  trailering  could 
cause  the  trailer  to  come  in  contact  with  the  vehicle.  Your  vehicle  could  be  damaged.  Avoid 
making  very  sharp  turns  while  trailering. 
When  you’re  turning  with  a trailer,  make  wider turns than 
normal. 
Do this so your  trailer  won’t  strike  soft  shoulders, 
curbs,  road  signs,  trees,  or other  objects.  Avoid jerky or 
sudden  maneuvers.  Signal  well  in advance. 
Turn  Signals  When Towing a Trailer 
When  you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a 
different turn  signal flasher and  extra wiring.  The green 
arrows  on your instrument panel  will flash whenever 
you  signal a turn or  lane change. Properly hooked 
up, 
the trailer  lamps will also  flash, telling other drivers 
you’re about  to turn, change  lanes or stop. 
When towing a trailer, the green  arrows 
on your 
instrument panel will  flash  for turns even  if the bulbs on 
the trailer  are burned  out.  Thus,  you may think drivers 
behind  you are seeing your signal when they are not.  It’s 
important to check occasionally 
to be  sure  the trailer 
bulbs are still working. 
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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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Seats and  Restraint  Systems ........................ 1 . 1 
Seats  and  Seat  Controls ........................... 1 . 1 
Second  Gear (2). Automatic  Transaxle .............. 2-2 I 
Second  Gear  (2) . Manual Transaxle ................. 2-24 
Service 
........................................ 6-1 
Service  and Appearance  Care ...................... 6- 1 
Service  and Owner  Publications .................... 8-7 
Service  Bulletins.  Ordering 
........................ 8-7 
Service  Engine  Soon Light  (Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp) 
2-65 
Service  Manuals . Ordering ........................ 8-7 
Service  Parts  Identification  Label 
.................. 6-50 
Service  Publications .............................. 8-7 
Service  Work. Doing Your Own 
.................... 6- 1 
Servicing  Your Air Bag-Equipped  Oldsrnobile ........ 1-24 
Sheet  Metal  Damage 
............................ 6-48 
Shift  Light.  Manual Transaxle ................ 2-24 . 2-61 
Shift  Speeds.  Manual Transaxle 
.................... 2-25 
Shifting  Into  Park (P) ............................ 2-27 
Shifting  Out 
of Park  (P) .......................... 2-29 
Shifting.  Automatic  Transaxle 
..................... 2- IC) 
Signaling  Turns ................................ 2-34 
Skidding 
...................................... 4-12 
Sound  Equipment 
. Adding ........................ 3- 15 
Spare  Tire.  Cornpact ............................. 5-27 
Specifications  Chart 
............................. 6-57 
Speedometer  (Std  and Gage  Cluster) 
................ 2-58 
Split Fold-Down  Seat 
............................ 1-6 
Stains.  Cleaning ................................ 6-43 
Starter  Switch 
.................................. 7-37 
Starting  Your Engine 
2.3Liter 
.................................... 2-15 
3.1Liter 
.................................... 2-16 
Autolnatic  Transaxle 
.......................... 2- IS 
Manual  Transaxle  ............................  2- I5 
Steam . If Coming From Your Engine ............... 5- I2 
Steering ....................................... 4-8 
Steering  Wheel. 
Tilt ............................. 2-33 
Steering. 
In Emergencies .......................... 4-9 
Steering.  Power 
................................. 4-8 
Steering 
. Tips ................................... 4-8 
Storage  Armrest 
................................ 2-49 
Storage 
. Of  Your  Vehicle ......................... 6-29 
Storage.  Sunglasses 
............................. 2-53 
Stuck.  If  You  Are 
............................... 5-28 
Sun Visors 
.................................... 2-48 
Sunglasses  Storage 
.............................. 2-53 
Sunroof 
....................................... 2-53 
Supplemental  Restraint System 
(SRS) ............... 1-20 
Symbols . Vehicle .................................. v 
Steering  Column  Lock ........................... 7-38 
Surge 
Tank Pressure Cap ......................... 6-23 
Tachometer  (Gage  ~~uster) 
...................... 2-69 
Taillamps.  Bulb  Replacement 
..................... 6-31 
Tamper Resistant  Odometer ....................... 2-58 
Tape  Player  Care 
............................... 3-16 
Theft 
......................................... 2-11 
Theft  Deterrent  Feature.  CD Player ................. 3-13 
Thermostat 
.................................... 6-24 
Third  Gear 
(3). Automatic  Transaxle ................ 2-21 
Third  Gear 
(3) . M;UILI~~ Transaxle .................. 2-24 
Tilt Steering  Wheel ............................. 2-33 
Time.  Setting  the 
................................ 3-5 
Tire  Chains .................................... 6-41 
Tire  Inspection 
and Rotation ...................... 6-35 
Tire  Loading 
................................... 4-29 
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