1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme inflation pressure

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Tm OCCUPANTS VEHICLE .CAP. WT,
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CA.PAClTY WEIG'HT
XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE SPEED PRESSURE.
RTG
PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSV28KPa.
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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Two labels on your vehicle show how much wei.ght it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label is inside the
trunk lid. The label tells you the proper size,
speed rating and recommended inflation pressures'for
the tiies on your vehicle. It also gives you important
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information about the number of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight you, can carry. This
includes, the weight 'of all occupants, ,cargo and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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MFD'BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVW8 GAWR FRT
. GAWR RR
'THIS VEHICLE C-ONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS
IN EF,FECT ON THE DATE Of
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
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The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge
of the driver's door. It tells .you the gross
weight aqacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross\Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes
the weight
of the vehicle, all occupantS, fuel and cargo.
Never: exceed the
GVWR for your vehicie or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either, the front or
'rear axle.
If you do have a heavy bad, spread it out. Don't carry
more than 167 lbs. (75 kg) in your trunk:

Compact
Although the compact spare tire. was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose
air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as.possible and make sure your
spare tire
is correctly inflated. The compact sphe is
made to perform well at posted speed limits for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so ydu can
finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where
you want. Of course, it’s best to replace
your spare w.ith a full-size’tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be
in good shape in case you
need it again.
When the ‘compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
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Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. ’
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
otherwheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your sp&e
tire and its wheel together.
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NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too.
Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, located on
the inside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right.
It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much
air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t ‘forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell
if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put
the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out
dirt and moisture.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10
000 to 13 000 km) .for any signs of unusual wear.
If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
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When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
A CAUTI, :
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
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It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fiuid”,in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-26
Spare Tire. Compact
.............................. 5-33
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-69
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-69
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-44
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-38
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 12
Steam
........................................ 5-13
Steering
....................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-39
In Emergencies ................................ 4-9
. Power ....................................... 4-8
Tips
......................................... 4-8
Variable Assist
................................ 4-8
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-25
Steering Wheel Touch Control
................. 3-9. 3-25
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-37
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-29
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-34
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-40
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1 - 19
Symbols. Vehicle
................................... v
Tachometer .................................. 2-44
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
.................. 6-38. 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-27
Temperature Knob. Automatic and Auxiliary
Temp Control
.............................. 3-4. 3-5
Temperature Knob. Climate Control System
........... 3-1
SRS
......................................... 1-19
Sunroof
....................................... 2-41 Theft
.......................................... 2-8
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-23
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-16
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-25
Time, Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-49
TireLoading
................................... 4-27
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-27
Tires
......................................... 6-42
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
Chains
..................................... 6-49
Changing a Flat
............................... 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-56
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Inflation Check
............................... 7-36
Loading
.................................... 4-27
Pressure
.................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwe ar
................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-47
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-45
TopStrap
..................................... 1-39
TorqueLock
................................... 2-21
Torque. Wheel
Nut .............................. 5-30
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
THEPrZOCK"
................................. 3-23
Inspection and Rotation
.................... ... 6-44