1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme cruise control

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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes
your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
, Windshield Wipers
' Wmdshield Washer
0 Cruise Control
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has two upwardl(for right) and.twa
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you
to signal a turn 'or a lane change. '
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
whep the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
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An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the.turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until
the arrow starts 2-0 flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return
by
itself when you release it.
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Windshield Washer
At the top of the multifunction lever, there's a paddle
with the word
PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will run for
several sweeps and then either stop or return to your
preset speed.
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In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid
can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help
on long trips. Cruise
(40 km/h). %
- control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts
off.
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A CAUTION:
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0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely
at a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
I Setting Cruise Control
A CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit
a button
and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep
the cruise control switch
OFF until you want
to use it.
1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Push in the SET button
at the end
of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
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Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Suppose,you set your cruise control at a desired speed There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
and then you the brake* Of shuts Off I 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Push in the SET button, then release the button
Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can move
the cruise control
switch from
ON to
R/A (Resume/Accelerate)
for about half a second.
You’ll go right back up
to your chosen speed and stay there. and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise
at the
higher speed.
Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it
there until you get up to the speed you want, and
then release the switch.
(To increase your speed
in very small amounts, move the switch to
R/A for
less than half a second and then release it. Each
time you do this, your vehicle will go
1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.)
The accelerate feature will only work after you set the
cruise control speed by pushing the SET button.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
0 Push in the SET button until you reach the lower
speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET
button for less than half a second. Each time you do
this, you'll go
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot
off the.peda1, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hil.ls.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down.
Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on
steep hills.
.Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or
shift into PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N), your cruise
control set speed memory is erased.

Fuse
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Rating Description
REAR DEFOG -- HVAC Control
Assembly Rear Window Defogger Switch
Courtesy Lamp, Antenna Relay, Power
Mirror Switch, Door Lock Switches,
Door Handle Switches
AIR BAG
-- Air Bag System
STOPLAMPS
-- TCCBrake Switch
CRUISE CONTROL
CTSY LAMPS
-- Vanity Mirrors, IP
Courtesy Lamps, IP Compartment Lamp,
Header Courtesy and Reading Lamp, I/S
Lighted Rearview Mirror, Dome and
Reading Lamp, Quarter Courtesy Lamps
POWER ACCESSORY
#1-- Trunk
Fuse Rating Description
29 WIPER -- Wiper
Switch
30 TURN SIGNAL
L- Turn Signal Flasher
32 POWER LOCKS
-- Door Lock Relay
37 AUXILIARY POWER
38 RADIO
-- Radio, Steering Wheel
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I/P ELECTRONICS IGNITION
Radio Switches
FEED
-- Headlamp
Switch, Cruise
Control Cut-Out Switch, Air Bag System,
TCCBrake Switch, Instrument Cluster,
Chime Module, Second-Gear
Start
Switch, Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Module
.
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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.