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Accessory Power Outlet
The power outlet is located in the rear compartment on
the driver’s side.
To open, slide the latch down and
remove the cover. The
power outlet can be used to plug in electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone,
CB radio, etc.
Follow the proper installation instructions that are
included with any electrical equipment
you install.
When not in use, always cover the outlet with the
protective cap.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlet:
Maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed
20 amps.
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment
on for extended periods can
drain your battery.
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adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to
it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
1. Adjust the volume control
to the lowest setting.
2. Increase the volume slowly until you can hear
comfortably and clearly.
I NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can
add what you want.
If you can, it’s very
important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio
or other
systems, and even damage them. And, your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation
of sound equipment that has been
added improperly.
Before adding sound equipment, check with your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach
only about 10 to 40 miles ( 16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing
the sound
to come and go.
AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can
also
pick up noise from things like storms and power lines.
To lower this noise, try reducing the treble level.
AM Stereo
Your Delco@ system may be able
to receive C-Quam@
stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country
use C-Quam@
to produce stereo, though some do not.
C-Quam@ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc. If
your Delco@ system can get C-Quam@ signals, your
stereo indicator light will come on when
you are
receiving
it.
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Integrated Roof Antenna
Your state-of-the-art integrated roof antenna is not
visible. It is located between the roof and headliner of
your vehicle, covering
the entire roof area from the rear
edge of the front doors to the liftgate.
NOTICE:
Don’t mount anything to your roof or headliner,
such as an antenna or a luggage carrier. If you
puncture the roof or headliner, you could damage
or destroy your integrated roof antenna. Have
any work
of this type done by your retailer.
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If you want to add a mobile phone or two-way radio to
your vehicle, there are special precautions you’ll need to
take because
of your integrated roof antenna. See
“Adding Sound Equipment” in the Index.
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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it has little or no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if ‘your
tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure
in one or
more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on
the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
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For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer Assistance
Representative:
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Your name, address, home and business telephone
numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Retail facility name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call the toll-free number Iisted
previously in order to give your inquiry prompt
attention. However, if you wish to write Oldsmobile,
write to:
United States
Customer Assistance Representative
Oldsmobile Central Office
920 Townsend St.
P.O. Box 30095
Lansing, MI 48909
Canada
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and
GM
Overseas offices.
When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that
your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility,
using the retailer’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
That is why we suggest you follow Step One first
if you
have a concern.
Customer Assistance for the Hearing
or Speech Impaired (TDD)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties,
Oldsmobile has installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at
its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech
impaired customer who has access
to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate
with Oldsmobile by dialing: 1-800-TDD-OLDS. (TDD
users
in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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GM Participation in BBB AUTO
LINE - Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program*
*This program may not be available in all states,
depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet.
General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility
limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this
program.
Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are
committed to making sure you
are completely satisfied
with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that,
if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not
been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure described earlier in this section is very
successful.
There may be instances where an impartial third-party
can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement
regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these
disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in
BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO
LINE is an out-of-court program
administered by the Better Business Bureau system to
settle disputes between customers and automobile
manufacturers. This program is available free of charge
to customers who currently own or lease a
GM vehicle.
If you are not satisfied after following the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using
the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the
following address:
BBB AUTO LINE
Council
of Better Business Bureaus
4200 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name
and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
and a statement of the nature of your complaint.
Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and
other factors.
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Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
Program Features and Benefits
The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means
help is just a toll-free call away
-- 24 hours a day, 365
days a year.
Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors
are on-call to provide
you with prompt assistance.
24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
Telephone Number
1-800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one number to call for
assistance in the United States. Trained Customer
Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance to
Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and
towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail
facility, take your request for an Oldsmobile
computerized trip routing or simply answer any
questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the
coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance Program. The Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance number is fully staffed and operational
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Who Is Covered?
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance (Oldsmobile Edge)
covers all
1995 Oldsmobile vehicles.
Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle,
regardless of
the driver, and is concurrent with the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period.
Oldsmobile reserves the right
to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when in
Oldsmobile’s judgement the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
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Service and Owner Publications
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for all
current and many past model General Motors vehicles.
Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:
United States
1-800-551-4123
Canada 1-800-668-5539
Service Manuals
Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair
information for all chassis and body systems. They may
be useful for owners
who wish to gain a greater
understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for
owners with the appropriate skill level or training who
wish to perform “do-it-yourself’ service. These are
authentic General Motors service manuals meant for
professional, qualified technicians.
In some cases they
refer to specialized tools, equipment and safety
procedures necessary to service the vehicle.
Service Bulletins
Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly
sent to all General Motors dealershipshetail facilities.
GM monitors product performance in the field. When
service methods are found which promote better service
on GM vehicles, bulletins
are created to help the
technician perform better service. Service bplletins may
involve any number
of vehicles. Some will describe
inexpensive service, others will describe expensive
service. Some will advise new or unexpected conditions,
and others may help avoid future costly repairs. An
important reminder
- - service bulletins. are meant for
qualified technicians. Since these bulletins are issued
throughout the model year and beyond, an index is
required and published quarterly to help identify specific
bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an
index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or
ask a
GM dealerhetailer to see an index or individual bulletin.
Owner Publications
Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner
assistance booklets provide owners with general
operation and maintenance information.
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