1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme light

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see
“Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your
engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may
notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you
put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on
acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine
is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause
the light
to turn on.
If you experience
this condition, change the fuel brand
you use.
It will require at least one full tank of the
proper fuel to turn the light
off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,
have your retailer or qualified service center check the
vehicle. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.
Oil Warning Light c
If you have a problem with
your oil, this light may stay
on after you start your
engine, or come on when
you are driving.
This indicates that oil is not going through your engine
quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could
be low on oil or could have some other oil problem.
Have it fixed right away.
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When the ignition is on but the engine is not running,
the light will come on as a test to show you it is
working, but the light will go out when you turn the
ignition to
START. If it doesn’t come on with the
ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or
bulb. Have it fixed right away.
If you make a hard
stop, the light may come on for a
moment. This is normal.
A The oil light could also come on in two other situations:
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Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire.
You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.

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Low'Oil Level Eight
LOW OIL
LEVEL
Your engine is equipped
with an oil, level monitoring
system. When the i,gnition
key is turned on, the
LOW
OIL LEVEL light will
briefly flash.
If the light .
.does not flash, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you if there's a problem.
.' only performed if the engine has been turned off for a '
, . considerable period of time, allowing the oil normally in .. circulation to drain back into-the oil pan.
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Security Light
SEC.URITY
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This light will come on
when
you turn the key to i
START and st.ay on until the '. i
vehicle starts. .It will also I
come on and stay on if your i
key is too dirty or wet,.for
the PASS-Key
11 system to ~
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read the resistor pellet.
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If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the light
will 'flash.
If' you're driving and the security light comes on and
remains on; your PASS-Key
11 system is not working
properly. Your vehicle is not protected. by PASS-Key
11, ..
and you should see your retailer.
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Low Fuel Light
0 ’ FUEL
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UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
Your fuel gage tells you
about how much fuel you
have left when the ignition
is on. When the indicator
nears EMPTY (E), you still
have a little fuel left, but
you should get more soon.
Here
are some things owners ask about. All these
situations are normal and do not show a problem with
your fuel gage:
At the service station, the pump shuts off before the
0 ,It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
gage
reads FULL
(F).
gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took
a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to
fill
it.
0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or
speed up,.
LOW
FUEL
If your fuel is low, a light
will come on and stay on
until you add fuel. It will
also come on for a few seconds when you first turn
on the ignition as a check
to
show you it’s working. If it
doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed.
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MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside
your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel
outlets.
The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below
40°F (4.5 "C). (Even when the
compressor is running, you can control the temperature.)
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fl VENT This setting brings in outside air and
directs
it through the instrument panel outlets.
+fl BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and
directs it two ways. Half
of the air is directed through
the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost
and side window vents.
+H FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air
through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes
out of
the defroster and side window vents.
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+' DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go
to the
floor ducts and half to the defrost and: side
window vents.
DEFROST This setting directs most of the air
through the defrost and side window vents. Some
of
the air goes to the floor ducts. The air conditioning
compressor will run automatically in
this setting unless
the outside temperature is below
40°F (4.5"C).
(Even when the compressor is running, you can control
the temperature.)
Air Conditioning Compressor Button
Press the A/C button to operate the air conditioning
compressor.
The indicator light above the button will
glow when the button
is pressed. You don't have to
press the button to run the compressor in
MAX
or DEFROST.

Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to’let
hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the
compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use
MAX with
the temperature knob all
the way in the blue area. If this
setting is used for long periods of time, the air in your
vehicle may become too
dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use VENT with the
temperature knob in the blue area and the A/C button
pushed in. The system will bring in outside air and
cool it.
On cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use BI-LEVEL with the temperature knob set
for comfort and the A/C button pushed in. The system
will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body,
while sending slightly warmed air
to your lower body.
You may notice this temperature difference more at
some times than others.
Heating
On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperature knob all
the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside
air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant
heater warms the coolant your engine and heating
system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air
through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the
flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use
DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the
red area. To warm passengers while keeping the
windows clean, use DEFOG.
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Air Conditioning with Automatic and
-Auxiliary Temperature Control
With this system, you set a temperature. You can then
either let the system adjust airflow and force to maintain
. the temperature, or you can manually adjust the flow
and force. The system works best if you keep your
windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The left knob selects the force of air you want when the
system
is not in AUTO. The display will show the
speed. To turn the system off,'push the
knob. ,
Driver Temperature Knob
The right knob sets the temperature for the entire system
when the light on the PASS button isn't lit. If the light is
lit, the knob sets the temperature for the driver. Turn the
knob toward red (clockwise) to raise the temperature.
Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) to lower the
temperature.
The display will show your selection for a
few seconds, then the outside temperature will show. If
you push the knob, the system will control the fan speed
and airflow. AUTO will show on the display.
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Passenger Temperature Knob
The knob on the
passenger's door adjusts
the air temperature
on
the passenger's side so
it is warmer or colder
than the temperature set.
by the driver.
Push the PASS button on the system face
so the light
on it is lit. Turn the knob on the door toward red
(clockwise) to raise the temperature. Turn it toward blue
(counterclockwise) to lower the temperature.
Mode Buttons
The center panel has several settings to control the direction \
of airflow when the system is not in AUTO. The indicator
light on the button will glow when the button is pressed.
RECIRC: This setting can recirculate either the air
inside of your vehicle or outside air and send it through
the instrument panel outlets. Press this button once and
it will recirculate outside air. Press it again and it will
recirculate the air inside
of your vehicle. This setting is
available in LOWER, DEFOG, UPPER and BI-LEV.
UPPER: This setting brings in outside air and directs it
through the instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEV: This setting brings in the outside air and
directs it two ways. Half of the air is directed through
the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and
a little to the defrost
and side window vents.
LOWER: This setting sends most of the air through the
ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the defrost
and side window vents.
DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go to the
floor ducts and half to the defrost and side window vents.
DEF: This setting directs most of the air through the
defrost and side window vents. Some of the air goes to
the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below 40°F (4.5"C).
Automatic Control
For the most efficient operation, you should press the knob
and set the system temperature. The system will select the
best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable.
The
air conditioning compressor will run if the outside
temperature is above 40°F
(4.5 "C). You may notice a delay
of three to four minutes before the fan comes on.
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