1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manuals

Steering Column Lock Check
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
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lever is in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
I A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake
at 'once should the vehicle begin to move.
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.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK
(P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
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.

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.
‘Proper procedures to perform these services may )be
found in a Oldsmobile Service Manual. See “Service
and Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
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 hook-up, 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.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have hem replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the corfiplete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for’ proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including 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.

Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
detemnine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL
TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index.
.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake System
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM
Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part
No. 12346241
or equivalent).
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any
additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance’’ can be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
I Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED
BY ‘ READING
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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11111 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you
need assistance.
This section also tells you how to obtain
service publications and how to report any safety defects.
This section includes information on:
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The Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation
BBB Auto Line -- Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program
Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your
retailer and Oldsmobile. Normally, any concern you
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may have with your vehicle can be handled by your
selling or servicing retailer. Your retailer has the facility,
trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date
information to promptly address any issue which may
arise. Oldsmobile has empowered its retailers to make
decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to
resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction.
If
your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction,
take the following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of
retail facility management. Normally, concerns can be
quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has already
been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager,
contact the owner of the retail facility or the
General Manager.
STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of retail
facility management, it appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the retail facility without further help,
contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network
by calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of
Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by
calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French). For
help outside of the United States and Canada, call
the following numbers as appropriate:
0 In Mexico: (525) 625-3256
0 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)
In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994
0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135
(English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish)
0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009
0 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British
Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122
In all other Caribbean countries: 1-809-763- 13 15
0 In other overseas locations, call GM North American
Export Sales
in Canada at: 1-905-644-41 12.