1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manuals

3. Pull out the bulb.
4. Push in a new bulb.
5. Clip the bulb carrier back into place.
6. Replace the cover and screws.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(4-h~ Models)
1. Remove the two screws from the cover.
2. Pull down the cover.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Pull out the bulb.
Push in a new bulb.
Push the bulb socket back into the housing.
Remove the lens to clean the window by pressing in
on the ends of the lens.
Replace the cover and screws.
3. Unclip the bulb socket
from the housing.
1. Remove the two large plastic screws and pull the
carpet away from the rear corner of the trunk.

2.
3.
Squeeze the tab
on the socket.and
turn the socket
counterclcsckwise-;
.
Pud out the socket.
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4. ell the bulb out of the socket.
5. Push in a new bulb.
.6. Replace the socket into the housing and
tum clockwise. ..
7. Reposition the carpet.and tighten the plastic screws. G>;J;L~ + '... .,::.,,j1 !,.
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1. Remove the two. large plastic screws and pull the
carpet away,from the rear corner
of the trunk.

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2. Remove the two wing nuts. 3. Pull the taillamp housing away from the body of
the vehicle.
4. Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket
counterclockwise.

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5; Pull out the socket.^ W’indshied’wiper Blade‘Replacement
6. Pull the buIb out of
the socket.
7. Push innew bulb. .’
.’ 8. ’ .Replace the socket into the housing and
turn clockwjse. -
9. Replace the .taillamp housing to -the body of
the vehicle.
10. Install the two wing nuts.
1.1. Reposition the carpet and tighten the plastic screws.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely onto the
Fog Lamps I wiper arm/‘
Don’t trY to change a fog lamp bulb unless.You have the
For replacement wiper blade length and type; see
proper aiming. equipment.
See your Oldsmobile retailer. “Reeplacement Parts” in the Index. -
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' We don't make tires. Your new Oldsmobile comes with
high-quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer.
If
you ever have questions about your tire warranty and'
where to obtain service, see your ;Oldsmobile Warranty.
booklet for details..
Poorly maintained and,jmpbpe$ly used tires '
..are dangerous..
'0 0verloading.your tires can awe ' I
-. You codd have an aimut and a serious
accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in
the Index.
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' Nov&heating as a result oft& much.friction. .. I_
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Underinflated tires pose the.same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check
all .tires '
'frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire press& .should be checked
'.
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by
a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires
at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old. tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or
if your tires have
,been damaged, replace them. ,.

Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, located on
the inside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right.
It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much
air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t ‘forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell
if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put
the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out
dirt and moisture.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10
000 to 13 000 km) .for any signs of unusual wear.
If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
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When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
A CAUTI, :
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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