1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manuals

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If this 1ight.comes on, it
means you’re low on engine
coolant.
To Add Coolant
Ifjyou need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
coolant recovery tank.
If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add
coolant to the radiator. (See “Ennine Overheating” in the
Index.) Add coolant
mix at
the recovery tqk, but be ,careful not
to spill it.
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When the engine
compartment is hot, the
level should be at the
H
mark. When it’s cold, the
level should be at the
C
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
mark.
If the fluid is at the I
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid or making a
complete fluid change, always use the proper
fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause
leaks and damage hoses and seals.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature
protection against freezing.
. .
~ may fall below freezing, w .a fluid $kt has s~$f;Cimt.
To Add
Open [he cap labeled WA,S,HER FLUID ONLY. Add
washer, fluid until the tank is full. 1
NOTICE:
0
0 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
3/4 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. ,.

Brakes
Brake Master Cylinder
Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with
DOT-3 brake fluid. should
have your brake system fixed, since a leak means
that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or
won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ I I
your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a
leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then
you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake
.linings.
You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
There
are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
your master cylinder might go down. The first
is that the warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during, Light” in the Index.
normal brake lining wear. When new linings
are put in,
the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that
fluid is leaking out of the bree system. If
it is, you

Halogen Bulbs
Headlamp
.A,jming
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This section only applies to two-door Oldsmobiles. If
you have a four-door Oldsmobile, see your retailer when
your headlamp aim needs to be checked
or adjusted.
Your vehicle has the 55 x 135 mini-quad headlamp
system. These headldmps have horizontal and vertical
aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory
and should need no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the
headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your
Oldsmobile. retailer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles
may require recalibration
of the horizontal aim by your
Oldsmobile retailer.
,
To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly
mepared
as follows:
The vehicle must have all four tires on
a perfectly
level surface.
The v'ehicle should not have any snow, ice, or mud
attached to it.
There should not be any cargo or loading
of vehicle,
except it should have a
full tank of gas and one
person or
160 pounds (75 kg) on the driver's seat.
Tires should be properly inflated.
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