1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme battery replacement

Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of the
doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). All doors will unlock
automatically when the ignition is turned
off.
If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is
running, have that person use the manual or power lock.
When the door is closed again, it will lock automatically
as long as the shift lever is out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition is on. Note that the
door must be opened, then closed,
or the door will not
automatically relock.
If you don’t want the doors to unlock automatically
when you
turn the ignition off, you can remove the Lock
Control fuse in the instrument panel fuse block. See
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Lock Control (Option)
If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and
unlock your doors or unlock your’trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Your Remote Lock Control transmitter operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
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:
0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary.
See the instructions on battery replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
See your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified
vehicle.
This product has a maximum range.
blocking the signal.
technician for service.
Changes or modifications to
this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use
this equipment.
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Operation
Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door. Press
UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all the
doors. The interior lamps will come on (see “Illuminated
Entry” in the Index for more details).
To lock all doors, press DOOR. To unlock the trunk,
press the vehicle symbol on the transmitter. The trunk
will only unlock
if your transaxle is in PARK (P).
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, any remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle
can have only two transmitters matched to it.
Battery Replacement I
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are 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 batteries.

Brake Pedal Travel Battery
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign
of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Oldsmobile does when it is new.
When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicie, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways
if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Every new
Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom@ battery.
You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s
time for a new battery, -we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more,
take
off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This
will help keep your battery from running down.
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your
vehicle for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.
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Vehicle Dimensions Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Wheelbase ............. 107.5” (2730 inm)
Tread Width
Front
................. 59.5”(1512 mm)
Rear .................. 58.0” (1472 mm)
Overall Length Coupe
............... 193.9” (4926 mm)
Sedan ................ 193.7” (492 1 mm)
Overall Width ............ 7 1 .O” ( 1804 mm)
Overall Height
Coupe
................ 53.3” (1 353 mm)
Sedan.. ............... 54.8”(1391 mm)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If
the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailer.
Air Cleaner Filter
Battery
All Engines ......................... A1208C
3.1L (Code
M) ...................... 525 CCA
3.4L (Code
X) ...................... 690 CCA
Engine Oil Filter
3.1L (Code M) ........................ PF47
3.4L(CodeX)
......................... PF51
3.1L (Code
M) ..................... CV892C
3.4L (Code X)
.......... : ........... CV895C
All Engines
........................... RC27
3.1L (Code
M) ............... AC. Type 41-940
Gap:
0.060” (1.52 mm)
3.4L (Code X) ................ AC Type 41-919
Gap: 0.045” (1.14
mm)
Length ........................ 20” (510 mm)
Type
...................................p in
PCV Valve
Radiator Cap
Spark Plugs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-40
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-21
Location
.................................... 1-21
Readiness Light
......................... 1.20. 2.46
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
............................ 3.3. 3.6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-47
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-56
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-28
Antifreeze
................................. ... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
................. 2.49. 4.8
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.48. 4.6
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-23
Appearance Care
............................... 6-50
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-58
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-6 Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-37
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-39
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-25
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-24
Automatic Auxiliary Temp Control
......................... 3-4
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-1
Overdrive
................................... 2-16
Check
...................................... 7-37
Fluid
........................................ 6-17
Operation
................................... 2-14
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-39
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-26
Automatic
. Transaxle
Battery
...................................... 6-29
Jumpstarting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
................ 2-5
Saver
...................................... 2-36
Warnings
................................ 5-2. 5-4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-6
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-6
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