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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols are used on an
original battery:
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CAUTION
INJURY
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SHIELDING
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ACID COULD BAlTERY
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BURNS
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EXPLODE BAllERY
These symbols are important
for you and
your passengers whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e e3
TURN
WARNING
A
HAZARD
FLASHER
HIGH
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FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT F-
TEMP --
ENGINE
CHARGING BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
RADIATOR COOLANT
a
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
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ANTI-LOCK (a)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
RADIO
VOLUME
CONDITIONING
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RELEASE
HORN
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SPEAKER
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference
to this system occur, try this:
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Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions
on battery
replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
See your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified
technician for service.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock and the interior lamps
will go on when the unlock symbol is pressed (see
“Illuminated Entry System” later in this section). If
pressed again within five seconds, all doors and the
liftgate will unlock. All doors and the liftgate will lock
when the lock symbol is pressed.
If the driver’s door is open and your key is in the
ignition in the
OFF position, you won’t be able to set the
door lock with the power door lock switch or the remote
transmitter. This security feature is designed to help
keep you from locking your keys in your vehicle.
Lock Delay
The lock delay feature can be operated using either the
remote key chain transmitter or the power door locks
switch (see “Power Door Locks” earlier in this section).
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization
to
use this equipment.
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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. (General Motors offers
several different models
of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only four transmitters
matched to it.
See your retailer to match transmitters to another
vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle
before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
To Replace the Battery in the Remote Transmitter
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5.
Insert a coin into the slot in the back of the
transmitter, and turn it counterclockwise to open the
cover.
Remove the cover.
Remove and replace the 3-volt battery (CR2032).
Reassemble the transmitter. Check the transmitter operation.
Illuminated Entry System (Option)
This option comes with the optional Remote Lock
Control system.
When you open the driver’s door, by itself or in
combination with any passenger door or the liftgate, the
interior lamps will come on and then gradually dim to
off 10 seconds after the last door is closed. (If the
driver’s door has not been opened, the interior lamps
will immediately dim to
off.)
When you press the unlock symbol on your remote
transmitter, the lamps inside your vehicle will
go on,
then gradually dim to
off after about 40 seconds, unless
a door or the liftgate is opened.
When you turn on the ignition, the interior lamps will
immediately dim
to off.
Sliding Door
To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull
the front
of the latch release out and then toward the
rear.
If you slide the door all the way back, it will latch
in the open position.
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To manually close the power sliding door when the sliding
door enable switch
is in the ON position, pull the inside or
outside latch release or the edge
of the door. Move the door
about four inches toward the closed position and release.
The door will close completely and latch for you.
To manually close the power sliding door when the
enable switch is in the
OFF position, pull the inside or
outside latch release and slide the door all the way
forward
to the latch position.
On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding
door,
a low voltage battery may cause the system to
become inoperative. This is a built-in feature to prevent
damage to the power sliding door motor.
When the battery has been charged, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the door is in the closed position.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Remove the fuse marked TAIL from the fuse panel.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. Reinstall the fuse.
6. Cycle the door open and closed with either the wall
mounted
or overhead console switch. Wait three
seconds before opening and closing the door again.
If this does not restore power sliding door operation, see
your retailer for service.
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NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START.
If it doesn’t start in three seconds (or starts
but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about
one-quarter of the way down for
12 more seconds, or
until it starts.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could
be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try this:
Wait
15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down.
Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor. Hold it there. Then hold the key in START.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When
the engine starts, let
go of the key and the accelerator
pedal.
If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another
15 seconds and repeat this step.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your retailer.
If
you don’t, your engine might not perform
properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that
tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
To Start Your 3800 V6 Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition
key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets
warm.
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NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START
for about three to five seconds at a time until
your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between
each try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way
to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After
waiting about
15 seconds, repeat the normal starting
procedure.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the
way
the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your retailer.
If
you don’t, your engine might not perform
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do
it
~ without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
, properly.
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Rear Interior Lamps
The rear dome lamp also has two reading lamps.
The dome lamp will go on each time you open the
doors, unless you
turn the interior lights override switch
in the center instrument panel console to OFF.
To turn on either reading lamp, press the switch next to it.
There are also two lamps in the liftgate to light the rear
cargo area. These will come on each time you open the liftgate, unless the interior
lights override switch is in
the
OFF position.
Interior Lights Override Switch
This switch is located to the left of the cigarette lighter
in the center instrument panel console. It has two
positions,
DOOR (on) and OFF, and overrides all
interior lamps except the reading lamps.
The interior lamps go
on each time you open the doors.
You can
turn off these lamps so that the doors may be
left open without running down the battery by turning
the interior lights override switch to
OFF.
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