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Compact Spare  Tire 
Although the  compact  spare  was fully  inflated when 
your  vehicle  was new,  it can  lose  air  after  a  time. 
Check  the  inflation pressure regularly. It  should be 
60 psi (420 kPa). After  installing  the  compact  spare on 
your vehicle,  you should  stop as soon  as possible  and 
make  sure  your  spare  tire 
is correctly  inflated.  The 
compact  spare  is made  to  perform  well at posted  speed 
limits  for  distances  up to 
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you 
can  finish  your trip and  have your full-size  tire  repaired 
or  replaced  where  you want.  Of course,  it’s best  to 
replace  your  spare  with a  full-size  tire as soon as  you 
can.  Your  spare  will last longer  and be  in  good  shape 
in 
case you need it again. 
I NOTICE: 
Don’t  take your  compact  spare  through  an 
automatic  car  wash with guide rails.  The 
compact  spare can get caught  on the  rails.  That 
can  damage  the  tire  and wheel,  and maybe  other 
parts 
of your  vehicle. 
Don’t  use  your compact  spare  on some  other vehicle. 
And  don’t mix your  compact  spare  or  wheel with other 
wheels  or tires.  They  won’t fit.  Keep your spare  and its 
wheel together. 
NOTICE: 
Tire  chains  won’t fit  your  compact  spare.  Using 
them  will damage  your  vehicle and destroy  the 
chains 
too. Don’t  use tire  chains  on  your  compact 
spare.  
     
        
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Tire Chains 
NOTICE: 
If your Oldsmobile  has P195/65R15 or 
P205/55R16 size tires, don’t  use tire  chains;  they 
can  damage your  vehicle. 
If you  have other tires, use tire  chains  only  where 
legal  and only  when  you  must.  Use  only 
SAE 
Class “S” type  chains  that  are  the  proper  size for 
your  tires.  Install  them  on  the front  tires and 
tighten them 
as tightly  as possible  with  the ends 
securely  fastened.  Drive  slowly  and follow  the 
chain manufacturer’s instructions.  If  you can 
hear  the chains contacting your  vehicle, stop  and 
retighten  them. 
If the contact  continues,  slow 
down  until 
it stops.  Driving too fast or spinning 
the  wheels  with  chains on  will  damage your 
vehicle. 
Appearance  Care 
Remember,  cleaning  products  can  be  hazardous.  Some  are  toxic.  Others  can  burst  into flame  if  you  strike  a 
match  or  get  them  on  a  hot 
part of the  vehicle.  Some are 
dangerous if  you breathe  their  fumes  in a closed  space. 
When  you  use  anything  from  a  container  to clean  your 
Oldsmobile,  be  sure  to  follow  the  manufacturer’s  warnings  and  instructions.  And  always  open  your  doors 
or  windows  when  you’re  cleaning  the  inside. 
Never use  these  to  clean  your  vehicle: 
0 Gasoline 
Benzene 
Naphtha 
0 Carbon  Tetrachloride 
0 Acetone 
0 Paint  Thinner 
Turpentine 
0 Lacquer  Thinner 
0 Nail  Polish  Remover 
They  can 
all be  hazardous -- some  more  than  others -- and 
they  can  all  damage  your  vehicle,  too. 
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Fuses & Circuit  Breakers 
The wiring  circuits  in your vehicle  are  protected from 
short  circuits  by a  combination  of fuses  and circuit 
breakers.  This  greatly  reduces 
the chance of damage 
caused  by electrical  problems. 
The  main  fuse panel  is located  to  the  left 
of the steering 
wheel under  the  instrument  panel. To open,  push 
forward  on the tab and pull  down. 
Look at the silver-colored  band inside the  fuse. If the 
band is broken  or melted,  replace the  fuse. Be sure  you 
replace 
a bad  fuse  with  a new  one of the correct  size. 
When  finished,  replace  the cover  and pinch  the release 
levers  again to unlock the panel.  Press 
it back up into 
place. 
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Capacities & Specifications 
FuelTank ................................................... 
Power  Steering 
PumpOnly ................................................. 
Complete  System ............................................ 
Tire  Pressures,  Sizes .......................................... 
WheelNutTorque ............................................ 
15.2 gallons 57.5 L 
1.00 pint 0.50 L 
2.25 pints 1.25 L 
See Tire-Loading  Information 
label on driver’s  door. 
100 pound-feet 140 N.m 
NOTE: All capacities  are  approximate. When  adding, be sure  to fill to the  appropriate  level or as  recommended in 
this  manual. 
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