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Vehicle Symbols 
These are some of the symbols you may find on  your vehicle. 
For example, these symbols 
are  used on an 
original battery: 
POSSIBLE A 
CAUTION 
INJURY 
PROTECT  EYES  BY 
SHIELDING 
Q 
CAUSTIC 
BURNS AVOID 
SPARKS 
OR 
FLAMES 
SPARK 
OR ,\I/, 
COULD  FLAME 
EXPLODE  BAllERY 
These symbols are important 
for  you  and 
your passengers 
whenever your 
vehicle  is 
driven: 
UNLOCK w. 
FASTEN 
SEAT 
BELTS 
POWER 
WINDOW 
These symbols 
have to  do with 
your lights: 
SIGNALS e e3 
TURN 
RUNNING 
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DAYTIME 
LAMPS 
FOG  LAMPS 
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These symbols 
are on some 
of 
your  controls: 
WINDSHIELD 
WIPER 
WINDOW 
DEFOGGER 
These symbols  are  used  on 
warning and 
indicator lights: 
COOLANT 
TEMP 
- 
CHARGING I-1 
BAllERY 
SYSTEM 
BRAKE 
(a) 
COOLANT a 
ENGINE OIL w, 
PRESSURE 
ANTI-LOCK 
(@) 
BRAKES 
Here are some 
other symbols 
you  may  see: 
FUSE 
LIGHTER 
m 
HORN )tr 
SPEAKER 
I@ 
FUEL la  

R Section 1 Seats and  Restraint  Systems 
Here you’ll find information about  the seats  in your 
Oldsmobile  and  how  to  use  your  safety  belts properly. 
You  can also learn about some things  you should 
not do 
with  air bags  and  safety belts. 
Seats  and  Seat Controls 
This section tells  you  how  to adjust the seats  and explains 
reclining seatbacks, folding rear seats and head restraints. 
Manual  Front  Seat 
 CAUTION: 
You  can lose  control of the vehicle  if  you try to 
adjust 
a manual  driver’s seat  while the vehicle  is 
moving.  The sudden  movement  could  startle  and 
confuse  you,  or make  you push a pedal  when  you 
don’t  want to. Adjust  the driver’s seat  only  when 
the  vehicle  is  not  moving. Lift the bar  under the front of the  seat to unlock it. Slide 
the  seat 
to where  you  want  it and  release the  bar. Try to 
move  the seat  with  your  body  to  be  sure the seat is 
locked  in place. 
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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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PASS-Key I1 uses  a resistor pellet  in the  ignition  key 
that  matches  a decoder  in  your vehicle. 
When  the PASS-Key  I1  system senses that  someone  is 
using  the wrong  key,  it shuts down  the  vehicle’s  starter 
and  fuel  systems.  For about three minutes, the starter 
won’t  work  and  fuel won’t  go to the engine.  If someone 
tries  to start  your  vehicle  again or uses  another  key 
during this time, the vehicle  will  not start. This 
discourages someone  from randomly  trying  different 
keys  with different resistor pellets  in an  attempt to 
make  a match. 
The  ignition  key  must  be clean and  dry before  it’s 
inserted  in the ignition or the engine  may  not start. If the 
engine does  not start and  the SECURITY  light is on, the 
key  may  be dirty  or wet.  Turn  the ignition 
off. 
Clean  and  dry  the key.  Wait  about three  minutes  and try 
again.  The SECURITY  light may remain  on during  this 
time.  If the  starter still  won’t  work,  and  the  key  appears 
to  be  clean and 
dry, wait about three  minutes  and  try 
another ignition  key. At this time,  you  may also want  to 
check the fuses (see “Fuses  and Circuit Breakers”  in  the Index). 
If the  starter  won’t  work  with  the other  key,  your 
vehicle  needs  service. If your  vehicle  does start,  the first 
ignition  key  may  be faulty.  See your  Oldsmobile retailer 
or a locksmith  who can service the  PASS-Key 11. 
If  you accidentally  use a key that has a  damaged or 
missing  resistor pellet, the starter won’t  work  and  the 
SECURITY  light will come  on..But  you  don’t  have to 
wait  three  minutes  before trying another ignition  key. 
See  your  Oldsmobile retailer or a  locksmith  who  can 
service  the PASS-Key 
I1 to have a  new  key  made. 
If  you’re ever  driving and the SECURITY  light 
comes  on, you  will  be able  to restart  your engine 
if 
you  turn  it off. Your  PASS-Key  I1  system, however,  is 
not  working  properly  and  must  be serviced by  your 
Oldsmobile  retailer. Your vehicle is  not  protected  by 
the  PASS-Key  I1  system. 
If  you  lose or damage a  PASS-Key  I1 ignition key,  see 
your  Oldsmobile retailer or 
a locksmith  who  can service 
PASS-Key 
11 to  have a  new  key  made. 
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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. 
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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.  

Doing Your Own Service Work 
If you  want  to do some of your  own  service work,  you’ll 
,want  to  get  the proper  Oldsmabile Service  Manual. 
It tells you  much  more  about how to service  your 
Oldsmobile  than  this  manual  can. 
To order  the  proper 
service  manual,  see “Service  and  Owner  Publications” 
in the Index. 
,Your  vehicle  has  an air  bag  system.  Before  attempting  to 
do  your  own  service  work,  see “Servicing  Your  Air 
Bag-Equipped  Oldsmobile”  in  the Index. 
You.should  keep  a record 
with all parts receipts  and  list 
the  mileage  and  the date 
of any service  work  you 
‘perform. See  “Maintenance  Record?  in’the Index. 
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A CAUTION:  
You can be injured  and your  ,vehicle  could  be 
damaged 
if you  try to do  service  work on a 
vehicle  without  knowing  enough  about it. 
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Be sure  you have  suffkient  knowledge, 
experience,  and the proper  replacement 
parts  and  tools  before  you  attempt any 
vehicle  maintenance  task.  Be  sure  to use  the  proper  nuts, bolts and 
other  fasteners.  “English”  and “metric” 
fasteners can  be  easily  confused. 
If you use 
the  wrong  fasteners,  parts  can  later  break 
or  fall 
off. You  could  be  hurt.  

Electrical System Headlamp  Wiring 
Add-on  Electrical  Equipment 
NOTICE: 
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Don’t  add  anything  electrical  t6 ydur Oldsmobile 
unless  you  check  with  your  retailer  first.  Some 
electrical  equipment  can  damage  your  vehicle 
and  the  damage  wouldn’t  be  covered  by  your 
warranty.  Some  add-on  electrical  equipment 
can  keep  other  components  from  working  as 
they  should. 
Your  vehicle  has  an  air  bag  system.  Before  attempting 
to  add  anything  electrical  to  your  Oldsmobile,  see 
“Servicing  Your  Air Bag-Equipped  Oldsmobile”  in 
the Index.  The 
headlamp  wiring  is protected  by a  circuit  breaker 
in 
the  underhood  electrical  center.  An  electrical  overload 
will  cause  the  lamps  to  go on  and  off,  or in  some  cases 
to  remain 
off. If this  happens,  have  your  headlamp 
system  checked  right  away. 
Windshield  Wipers 
The  windshield  wiper  motor  is protected  by a  circuit 
breaker  and  a  fuse.  If the  motor  overheats  due  to  heavy 
snow,  etc.,  the  wiper  will  stop  until  the  motor  cools.  If 
the  overload 
is caused  by some  electrical  problem,  have 
it fixed. I  

Power  Windows  and  Other  Power  Options 
Circuit breakers in the  fuse  panel protect the  power 
windows  and  other power  accessories.  When the current 
load  is too  heavy,  the circuit breaker opens  and closes, 
protecting the circuit  until the problem 
is fixed. 
Fuses  and  Circuit  Breakers 
The  wiring  circuits  in  your vehicle are protected from 
short circuits  by a combination  of fuses,  circuit breakers, 
and  fusible thermal links  in the  wiring  itself. This 
greatly  reduces  the chance  of'fires  caused by 
electrical problems. 
Look  at the silver-colored  band inside  the  fuse.  If the 
band  is broken or melted, replace  the fuse.  Be sure  you 
replace  a bad  fuse  with  a new  one of the  identical size 
and  rating. 
Instrument  Panel  Fuse  Block 
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These fuses are located  in a fuse block  on  the 
passenger's  side of the  instrument  panel. Pull 
off the 
cover  labeled 
FUSES to  expose  the fuses. 
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