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3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position,
but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with
normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK
(P),
your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK,
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot
on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until
the vehicle
is held by the parking brake only.
Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your
GM retailer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems
are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its
job, have it repaired.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts
as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections, or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for
wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more
often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-57
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6-2 1
BrakeFluid ................................. 6-28
Electrical Equipment
............... 2.25.3.21. 6.51
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-23
Engineoil
.................................. 6-12
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-26
SoundEquipment
............................ 3-21
Windshield Washer Fluid
................. 2.43. 6-26
AirBag
....................................... 1-26
How Does
it Restrain ......................... 1-29
How
it Works ............................... 1-28
Location
................................... 1-28
Readiness Light
........................ 1.27. 2.76
What Makes it Inflate
......................... 1-29
What Will You See After it Inflates
.............. 1-30
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-29
AirClealler
.................................... 6-17
Airconditioner
................................. 3-2
AirInflator
.................................... 2-63
Alignment and Balance. Tires
..................... 6-40
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-48
Servicing
................................... 1-31 Antenna.
Integrated Roof
......................... 3-23
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Junction Block Fuse ......... 6-56
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Anti-Theft Feature. CD Player
.................... 3-17
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Adding
.................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-23
Appearance Care
............................... 6-42
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-50
Ashtrays
................................... 2.65. 66
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-8
Auto Down Window Feature
...................... 2-39
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive Position
..................... 2-30
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-28
Automatic Overdrive Position
.................. 2-30
First Gear (1) Position
........................ 2-32
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-30
Park (P) Position
............................. 2-29
Reverse (R) Position
.......................... 2-29
Second Gear
(2) Position ...................... 2-31
Audio
System. Steering Wheel Touch Controls
....... 3-20
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Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-57
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6-19
Brakenuid
................................. 6-27
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-23
Engineoil
.................................. 6-11
Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-25
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-57
Things Under the Hood
........................ 6-6
Chemjcal Faint Spotting
.......................... 6-49
Child Restraints
................................ 1-49
Built-In
.................................... 1-40
Securing in
an Outside Seat Position ............. 1-50
Securing in the Center Seat Position
.............. 1-52
TopStrap
................................... 1-49
Where to Put
................................ 1-49
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-65
Circuit Breaker, Power Windows
and
Other Power Options ........................... 6-57
Circuit BreakerRelay Panel
....................... 6-55
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................... 6-48
Built-In Child Restraint Pad
.................... 6-45
Fabric
..................................... 6-42
Leather
.................................... 6-45
Outside
of the Windshield, Backglass
andWiperBlades
........................... 6-46
Special Problems
............................ 6-44
Glass
...................................... 6-46
Stains
...................................... 6-42 The Inside
of Your Oldsrnobile .................. 6-42
The Outside
of Your Oldsmobile ................ 6-47
Tires
...................................... 6-48
Top
of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-45
Vinyl
...................................... 6-44
Climate Control System
........................... 3-1
Climate Control. Rear
............................ 3-4
Clock. Settingthe ................................ 3-8
Coinholder
.................................... 2-67
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-22
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-16
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-34
Console. Compact Overhead
...................... 2-55
Console. Overhead
.............................. 2-51
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Control.
LOSS of ................................ 4-14
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-59
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-58
Coolant
....................................... 6-22
Coolant Heater. Engine
..................... 2-27. 6-16
Coolant Recovery Tank
.......................... 5-19
Coolant. How
to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank ... 5-19
Coolant. How to
Add to the Radiator ............... 5-21
Cooling System ................................ 5-16
Cruise Control
................................. 2-44
Erasing Speed Memory
........................ 2-48
Getting Out
of ............................... 2-48
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............ 2-48
ToIqcreaseSpeed
............................ 2-47
To Reduce Speed
............................ 2-48
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To Resume a Set Speed ........................ 2-46
ToSet
..................................... 2-45
Traction Control
............................. 2-45
UseonHills
................................ 2-48
Cupholders
................................. 2.65. 66
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or
SpeechImpaired
............................... 8-2
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-48
Dead Battery ................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting
............ i .................. 8-4
Defensive Driving
............................... 4- 1
Defogging ..................................... 3-6
Defrosting
..................................... 3-6
Directional Controls
.............................. 3-2
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ....................... 3- 13
Dome Lamp ................................... 2-55
Door Lock. Sliding .............................. 2- 12
Door Lock. Sliding Door Child Security ... ......... 2- 17
DoorLocks ..................................... 2-3
Doors. Front
.......................... I ......... 2-3
Driver Position
................................. 1 - 1 8
Driver’s 4-Way Manual Seat
....................... 1 - 1
Driver’s 6-Way Power Seat ......................... 1-3
Driving On..Grades. With a Trailer .................. 4-37
Driving
AtNight
................................... 4-15
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-7 City
....................................... 4-19
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
.................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
In a Blizzard
................................ 4-27
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
In the Rain
.................................. 4-17
OnCurves .................................. 4-11
On Hill and Mountain Roads ................... 4-23
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-25
Through Deep Standing Water
.................. 2-27
Winter
..................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
............................... 4-35
Drunken Driving
.......... ..................... 4-2
Dump and
Stow Feature ........................... 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding .......... 2.25. 3.21. 6-51
Electronic Level Control
......................... 2-68
Enginecoolant
................................. 6-22
Adding
.................................... 6-23
Checking ................................... 6-23
Heater
................................ 2.27. 6. 16
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-80
Exhaust
.................................... 2-37
Identification ................................ 6-51
Running it While You’re Parked
................. 2-37
Specifications
.. :’. ........................... 6-60
Starting
.................................... 2-24
Engine
Overheating
................................. 5-15
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Engineoil .................................... 6-11
adding
..................... : .............. 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-16
Checking
................................... 6-11
What Kind to Use
............................ 6- 13
What to do with Used Oil
...................... 6-16
. Whentochange ............................. 6-16
Ethanol
(In Fuel) ................................ 6-3
Expectarit Mothers, Use
of Safety Belts ............. 1-31
Extender, Safety Belt
....................... : .... 1-57
Fabric: Cleaning
.......................... : .... 6-42
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-4
Filter Aircleaner
................................. 6- 17
Engine
Oil .................................. 6-16
Finishcare
.................................... 6-47
Fihish Damage
............................ : .... 6-48
First
Gear (1) Position ............ ; .............. 2-32
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-24
FogLamps
.................................... 2-50
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........ : .................. 6-4
ForwardGears
................................. 2-30
FrontDoors
.................................... 2-3
Front Towing Ifbokups
.......................... 5- 11
Fuel
.......................... i............... 6-2
FillingYourTank
............................. 6-4
Gage
...................................... 2-86
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4 Fuse
Paiiel(3.lL V6 Engine)
............ ......... 6-53
Fuse Panel (3800 V6 Engine) ..................... 6-54
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-52
Gag&. Engine Coolant Temperature
............... 2-80
Garage
Door Opener Compartment.
Overhead Console
.............................. 2-5 1.
Gasolines for Cleaner Air .......................... 6-3
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
Gear Positions
................................. 2-28
Glass. Cleaning
................................ 6-46
GloveBox .................................... 2-21
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazqd Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
............... 2-50
Headlamp. Wiring
.............................. 6-57
Headlamps
.................................... 2-49
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-31
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
High Beam
Lamps. How to Change ................ 2-50
Highway Hypnosis
........................ ; ..... 4-22
HillandMountainRoads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
i ................................ 4-34
HoodProp
..................................... 6-7
HoodRelease
................................... 6-6
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Lighter ....................................... 2-65
Locks Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Automatic Door
.............................. 2-5
Door ....................................... 2-3
Liftgate
.................................... 2-19
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Locking Storage Bin
............................ 2-67
Loss
of Control ................................ 4-14
Low Fuel Warning Light
......................... 2-85
Low Traction Light
......................... 2.80. 4.9
Lubrication. Body
.............................. 7-37
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-60
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-42
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Owner Checks and Services
.................... 7-36
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
............... 7-39
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............ 7-40
Schedule1
................................... 7-6
Schedule
I Definition .......................... 7-4
Schedule11
................................. 7-26
Schedule
I1 Definition .......................... 7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................. 7-3
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-48
Maintenance. When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
..................... 2-81
Manual Front Passenger Seat
....................... 1-2
Manual Windows
............................... 2-38
Methanol
(In Fuel) ............................... 6-3 Mirrors
....................................... 2-58
Convex Outside
............................. 2-58
Inside Daymight Rearview
.................... 2-58
Power Remote Control ........................ 2-59
Visorvanity
................................ 2-65
MTBE
(In Fuel) ................................. 6-3
Net. Convenience .............................. 2-59
Neutral
(N) Position ............................. 2-30
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-22
Night Vision
................................... 4-16
odometer
.................................... 2-74
Odometer. Tamper Resistant
...................... 2-74
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-12
Oil Engine
..................................... 6-11
Pressure Gage (3800
V6 Engine) ................ 2-83
Pressure Indicator
(3.1L V6 Engine) ............. 2-82
Owner Publications
............................ 8-7
Service Bulletins
.............................. 8-7
Service Manuals
.............................. 8-7
Overdrive Position
.............................. 2-30
Overhead Console
.............................. 2-51
Garage Door Opener compartment .............. 2-51
Ordering
Reading Lamps
.............................. 2-51
Storage Compartment
......................... 2-54
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
................ 2-54
Temperature and Compass Display
.............. 2-53
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Replacement. Wheel ............................ 6-40
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-58
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash
................................. 1-58
Restraints. Checking Your
........................ 1-57
Restraints. Child
................................ 1-49
Restraints. Head
................................. 1-4
Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash
............ 1-58
Reverse (R) Position
............................ 2-29
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-32
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-35
Roof. Integrated Antenna ......................... 3-23
Roof. Luggage Rack
............................ 2-60
Rotation. Tire
.................................. 6-36
safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-57
Safety Belt Reminder Light
.................. 1 . 13. 2-76
Safety Belts
................................... 1-13
Adults
..................................... 1-18
Careof
.................................... 6-45
DriverPosition
.............................. 1-18
Extender
................................... 1-57
How to Wear Properly
........................ 1 . 18
Incorrect Usage
............ 1.21.22.23.24.25.55. 56
LapBelt
................................... 1-36
Lap-Shoulder
............................ 1 . 18. 32
Questions People Ask
......................... 1 . 17
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-32
Rear Seat Passengers
......................... 1-32 Replacing After a Crash
....................... 1-58
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-32
Use by Children
............................. 1-38
Use by Larger Children
........................ 1-54
Use by Smaller Children and Babies
............. 1-38
Use During Pregnancy
........................ 1-31
WhyTheyWork
............................. 1-14
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-35
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 Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seats
.......................................... 1-1
Driver’s 4-Way Manual
........................ 1-1
Driver’s 6-Way Power
......................... 1-3
Manual Front Passenger
........................ 1-2
Reclining Front
............................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
..................... 1-50
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Seats and Seat Controls
........................... 1-1
Second Gear (2) Position
......................... 2-31
Service
........................................ 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-7
Service Bulletins. Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Engine Soon Light
....................... 2-81
Service Manuals. Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-51
Service Publications
.............................. 8-7
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