
Door Locks
Fmm the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock
Control,
if your vehicle has this option.
On two-door models, the door lock will light up for
about
15 seconds. if you pull the dbor handle. The light
can help you find where to put
your key, when it’s dark
outside.
There
we several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
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Operation
Press UNLOCK once to
unlock the driver’s door.
Press
UNLOCK again
within five seconds to
unlock. all the doors. The
interior lamps will come
on (see “Illuminated
Entry” in the Index for
more details).
To lock all doors, press DOOR. To unlock the trunk,
press the trunk symbol on the transmitter. The trunk will
only unlock
if your transaxle is in PARK (P) and your
ignition
is in LOCK, OFF or ACC.
Matching - Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your retailer.
When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to
your vehicle, the’remaining transmitters must
also be
matched. Once the new transmitter
is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many different
vehicles as you -own, provided they are equipped with
exactly the same model system. (Genezal Motors offers
several different ,models
of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only
two transmitters
matched to it.
See your retailer to match transmitters to another
vehicle.
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Automatic Control
For the most efficient operation, you ,should.set the
system temperature and press the knob. The system will
select the best fan speed and air flow, settings to keep
you comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will
run
if the outside temperature is above 40°F (4.5 ” C).
YOU may notice
a delay of three to four minutes before
the fan comes on.
Manual Control
If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling
and ventilation
in your vehicle, push UPPER, BI-LEV,
LOWER, DEFOG or
DEE AUTO will go off the
display. Set the system to the temperature and fan
speed you want. The system will try to maintain the
temperature you set using the mode you select. The
following suggestions will help the system run more
efficiently in manual mode.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to
let hot inside
air escape. This reduces the time the
compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use RECIRC. If
this setting is used for long periods
of time, the air in
your vehicle may become too dry. For normal cooling on hot days, use UPPER with the
A/C button pushed
in. The system will.bring in outside
air and cool it.
On
cool but .sunny days, the sun may warm your upper ,
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. You
can use BI-LEV with the A/C’ button pushed in.’
The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your
upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to your
lower body. You may notice this temperature difference
more at some times than.others.
Heating
On cold days use LOWER. The system will bring in
outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you, can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside
(0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant
heater warms the‘coolant your engine and heating
system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use-UPPER to direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Your vehicle also has the flow-through
ventilation system described later in
this section.
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SCAN: Press this button and release to listen to stations
a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a
few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press the
button again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted
while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the display.
If
you-
the display.
PSCAN: Press SCAN for more than two s,econds, and
PSCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to
the first preset station, stop for-a few seconds, then go
on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop
scanning.
Setting the Tone
BASS:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease bass. The middle position
is
a detent.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends..Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn it to increase or decrease
treble. The middle position is a detent.
Push the knob back in when you’re not using it.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to move,the sound to the left or right speakers. The
middle position is a detent and balances the speakers.
FADE: Press the knob lightly .so it extends. Then pull
the knob
all the way out. Turn it to move the sound to
the front or rear speakers.. The middle position is a
detent and balances the speakers.
Push the knob back in when you’re not using it.
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Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-22
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-50
Things Under the Hood
......................... 6-7
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-55
Child Restraints
................................ 1-38
(2-Door Models) ........................... 1-39
(4-Door Models) ........................... 1-41
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Positioh
.......... 1-43
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
........... 1-44
TopStrap
................................... 1-39
Where to Put
................................. 1-38
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-41
Circuit Bfeaker, Power Windows and
. Other
Power Options
................................ 6-63
City Driving
................................... 4-17
Cleaner,
Air ................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................... 6-54
Fabric
..................................... 6-49
Glass
...................................... 6-52
Inside
of Your Oldsmobile ..................... 6-48
Leather
.................................... 6-51
Outside of Your Oldsrnobile
.................... 6-53
Special Problems
.............................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-50
.Tires
...................................... 6-54
Top of the Instrument Panel
..................... 6-51
Vinyl
...................................... 6-50
Clock, Setting-the
................................. 3-8
Outside
of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
....... 6-52 Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Comfort Guides. Rear Safety Belt
.................. '1-34
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-19
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-13
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 5-31
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-20
Console. Center
................................ 2-38
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Control. Loss Of
................................ 4-12
ConVenience.Net
........ ....................... 2-37
Convex Outside Mirror
........................... 2-36
Coolant
........................................ 6-19
Bleed Valves
................................. 5-19
Heater, Engine
......................... 2-14, 6-14
How to Add to the Radiator
.................... 5-18
Temperature Gage
........... ; ... ............ 2-51
Temperature Light
........................... 2-50
Cruise Control
................................. 2-28
Erasing Speed Memory
........................ 2-31
Getting Out Of
.............................. 2-30
ToIncreaseSpeed
............................ 2-29
ToReduceSpeed
............................ 2-30
To Resume a Set Speed ......................... 2-29
ToSet
..................................... 2-29
UseonHills
................................ 2-30
Cupholders
.................................... 2-37
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or SpeechImpaired
............................... 8-2
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-1
How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank ........ 5-16
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............ 2-30

Low Oil Level Light ............................. 2-54 Mode Knob .................................... 3-2
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-41 MTBE (In Fuel) ................................. 6-3
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-38
Lubrication. Body
.............................. 7-37
Multifunction Lever ..... ': ....................... 2-25
Maintenance Record
...................... ; ....... 7-43
Maintenance Schedule
.............................. 7-1
Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-36
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-40
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............ 7-41
Schedule
I , Definition .......................... 7-4
ScheduleII
................................. 7-26
Schedule
11 Defin.ition .......................... 7-4
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................. 7-3
Maintenance, Normal Replacement
Parts ............ 6-66
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... : 6-55
Maintenance, Wen Trailer Towing
..... 1. ........... 4-34
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine
Soon Light)
.................................. 2-52
Manual Control, Comfort Controls
.................. 3-6
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1 - 1
Manual Outside Mirror .......................... 2-36
Methanol
(In Fuel) ............................... 6-3
Convex Outside
............................. 2-36
Inside Daymight Rearview
.... ................ 2-35
Manual Outside
............ ; .................. 2-36
Power Outside
............................... 2-36
Visor Vanity
. ' ................................ 2-39
Mode Buttons
................................... 3-5
Schedule1
................................... 7-6
.. Mirrors ....................................... 2-35 Net.
Convenience
.................. ! ........... 2-37
Neutral Position. Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2-16
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-11
Nightvision
.................................... 4-14
Odometer
..................................... 2-44
Odometer, Trip
................................. 2-44
,Off- Road Recovery ............................. 4-10
Oil Engine
.... ................................. 640
WarningLight
............................... 2-53
Owner Publications
............................. 8-7
Service Bulletins
................. 1 ............ 8-7
Service Manuals
.............................. 8-7
Outlet, Accessory
............................... 2-39
Overdrive Position, Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2-17
.Overheated Engine
............................... 5-13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-36
Owner Publications, Ordering
....................... 8-7
Odometer, Tamper Resistant ...................... 2-44
Ordering
Paint Spotting. Chemical
......................... 6-55
PwelLamps
................................... 2-32
Park Position. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-15
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..
Reverse Position. Automatic Transaxle .............. 2- 16
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance
.......... .-. .............. : ... 8-6
' Roadside Assistance. Canadian ...................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
..................... i ....... 5-32
Rotation. Tire
.................................. 6-42
.safety Belt Extender
....................... .... 1-50
Safety Belt Reminder Light
......... : ......... 1-6, 2-47
Safety Belts
..................................... 1-6
Adults
............. ;, ....................... 1-12
Careof
..................................... 6-51
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-26
Driver Position
.............................. 1 - 12
Extender
............ : ....................... 1-50'
How to Wear Properly
........... ; ............ 1- 12
Incorrect Usage .......................... 1- 15, 1-48
Lap
........................................ 1-26
Lap-Shoulder
................................. 1 - 12
Lap-Shoulder, Rear (2-Door Models)
............ 1-28
Lap-Shoulder, Rear (4-Door Models)
............ 1-30
Questions People Ask
.. ........................ 1 - 11
Rear Seat Passengers
........................... 1-27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
........... .&. ... 1-34
.. Replacing After a Crash ......................... 1-50
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
.... : ............. 1-14
Use by Children
............................. 1-36
Use by Larger Children
........................ 1-47
Use by Smaller Children and Babies
............. 1-36
Use During Pregnancy
.......................... 1-25
Why They Work .................... : ......... 1-8 ..
Safety Chains .................................. 4-31
Safety Defects .Reporting to General Motors
....... ............. 8-5
Reporting to the Canadian Government
............ 8-5
Reporting to the United States Government
......... 8-4
Safety Warnings and Symbol's
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seats Controls
..................................... 1-1
ManualFront
................................. 1-1
Power ...................................... 1-2
Reclining Front
................................ 1-2
Restraint Systems And
........................... 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
..................... 1-38
Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-17
...
Split Folding Rear ............................. 1-6
Security Light
................................... 2-54
Security System (PASS-Key
II) .................... 2-10
Service
.......................................... 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
...................... 8-7
Service Bulletins, Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Engine Soon Light
......................... 2-52
Service Manuals, Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-57
Service Publications
.............................. 8-7 .
Service Work, Doing Your Own .................... 6-2
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ........ 1-24
Sheet Metal Damage ........... ................ 6-54
Shift Lever, Console
............................. 2-20
Shift Lever, Steering Column ..................... 2-19