3 Once you are m,oving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane well in advance.
If you-miss your exit do not, under
any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the
next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually. posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going
slower’than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long- Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must
start when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’s
work
.-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready
for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go.
If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Oldsmobile retailers all across North America. They’ll
be ready and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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,Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other FZuids: Have you checked
all levels?
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Lights: Are .they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread gaod enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time‘to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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OCCUPANTS VE’HICLE CAP., WT.
INFORMATION
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG~
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MAX. LOADING-& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT
.XXX’. COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG
PSI/KPa
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IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSI/28KPa
SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
’ SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON.THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
Two labelspn your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
is inside the trunk lid. The label tells you the proper size,
speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires
on your vehicle. It also gives you important
information about the number‘of people that can be
in
your vehicle and .the total weight you can carry. This
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all
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nonfactory-installed options. The
other 1abel.is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver’s door.
It tells you the gross.’
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the
GVWR . .
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or re*
axle.
If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don’t carry
mop than 167 pounds (75 kg) in your trunk.
Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or, every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
c.able guides, underbody contact points and
linkage
(or every-6 months, whichever
occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. ,
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission
Control Service.
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0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
Control
Service.
Control Service.
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more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap‘gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An
Emission Control Service.
El Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every‘
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
,
condenser, pressure cap and ‘neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
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I DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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U. Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Sewice.
Control Service.
17 Replace spark plugs. An Emission
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
Control Service.
c] Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
. I Maintenance Schedule I’ I
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
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DATE. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-23
Maintenance Schedule I1
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
L_1 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubric'ate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See ''Engine Coolant" in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
" Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Riplace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-28
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I Maintenance . .. .. Schedule’II’ . .,I, ‘‘1
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every 12.months, whichever-:
occurs first).
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An ,Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission ’
Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. ,Pressure
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
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test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control 1/
Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
Control Service.
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Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control ~e‘rvice.
0 Inspect fuel: tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-33.
~ Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Listed below are owner checks and services which
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
should
be performed at the intervals specified to help windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
necessary.
See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
performance of your vehicle. for further details.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
’ At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
1 necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix
if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for
further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information
label.
See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Gleaning should,be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio*Syst$ms” in the
Index for further details.