1997 Oldsmobile Achieva service

Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete 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. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The
parking brake is self-adjusting
and no manual
adjustment is required. You
may need to have your
brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or
conditions result in frequent braking.
CalipedKnuckle Maintenance Inspection
If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive
environment, as indicated
by the shaded areas on the
map following this text, your vehicle may require
additional brake service. Refer to the appropriate
GM
Service Bulletin for the proper caliper inspection
procedure.
As necessary, caliper pins and knuckle brake pad
abutments should be lubricated at every other tire
rotation. Also, see your
GM retailer’s service
department or qualified service center for
additional information.
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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.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE
PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING

Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER READING
I SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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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.
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance
for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program
Features and Benefits GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program
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Reporting Safety Defects to the
United
States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure Oldsmobile retailers have the Fdcilities, trained
technicians and up-to-date information
to promptly
address any concerns you may have. However,
if a
concern has not been resolved to your complete
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.
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Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
Program Features and Benefits
The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means
help is just a toll-free call away
-- 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors
are on-call to provide you with prompt assistance.
24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
Telephone Number
1-800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one number to call
for assistance
in the United States. Trained Customer
Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance to
Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance
and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile
retail facility, take your request for an Oldsmobile
computerized trip routing or simply answer any
questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the
coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance Program. The Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance number is fully staffed and operational
24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
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Who Is Covered?
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all
1997 Oldsmobile vehicles.*
Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle,
regardless of
the driver, and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper
warranty period.
Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when in
Oldsmobile’s judgement the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Vehicles sold in Canada have a separate roadside
assistance program, as described next in this section.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada
or the United States. Please refer to the
separate brochure provided by the retailer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
Courtesy Transportation
We’re here to help. That’s why whenever your
Oldsmobile is undergoing any Bumper to Bumper
Warranty service, we’ll make sure you don’t end
up stranded at the retail facility. It’s called Courtesy Transportation and
it’s our way
to make sure you’re
able to get out even when your car
is in. For same-day
service, we’ll give you a one-way shuttle ride of up
to 10 miles
(16 km). If your vehicle requires overnight
warranty repairs,
we’ll provide a loaner car or
reimburse you up to
$30 a day for the cost of alternate
transportation
-- a cab, a bus or even a rental car
if necessary. Having your car serviced is rarely
convenient, but with Courtesy Transportation, at
least you’ll be able to get where you need to go,
whether it’s here,
or there.
Some state insurance regulations make it impractical
to rent vehicles to people under 21 years
of age. If
you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a
vehicle, Oldsmobile will reimburse up to $30/day
for documented transportation you receive. Please
consult your retailer for details.
For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle
Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
interim transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your
retailer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is
available only in the United States and Canada.
In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for
information on Courtesy Transportation.