1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manuals

Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position.
Power Remote Control Mirror
(If Equipped)
This selector knob, located
on the driver’s side door,
controls both outside
rearview mirrors.
Select the mirror you want to adjust by rotating the knob
to the left or right. Adjust each mirror
so that you can
just see the side
of your vehicle when you are sitting in a
comfortable driving position..
Turn the knob to the center to turn the remote control
mirror off.
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Convex Outside Mirr-r
Your passenger’s side mirror 1s c%rR&X. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle
on your right. Check your
inside mirror
or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use one of the vehicle’s keys to lock and unlock the
glove
box. To open, pull the glove box handle
toward
you.
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Center Console Storage Area Center Console Cupholder
The armrest
opens into a storage area for cassette tapes,
gloves, etc.
To open it, lift up on driver’s side front
portion of
the armrest. A tissue holder is located under
the lid
of the armrest. There is also an accessory power
outlet located in
the front storage armrest. To use the
accessory power outlet, see “Accessory Power Outlet”
later in this section.
The console provides space for holding a cup or soft
drink.
To access the cupholder, pull the lid forward.
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Sunglasses Storage
Place your sunglasses in the open area located above
you in the overhead console, or front compartment in
the center console.
Rear Seat Cupholder
The rear seat cupholder is located on the back of the
center console.
To access the rear seat cupholder, pull
the door down.
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
just inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during
sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in
the
trunk as far forward as you can. You
can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using it.
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Ashtray and Lighter
Lift the cover to reveal the front ashtray in the front
storage armrest.
To open the rear ashtray, rotate it in either direction. Lift
it out by pushing down on the snuffer.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers or other flammable things into
your ashtrays. Lit cigarettes
or other smoking
materials could ignite them, causing a
damaging fire.
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
I NOTICE:
If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating, it won’t be able to back away
from the heating element when
it’s ready. That
can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and
the heating element.
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Sunvisors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Open the visor cover to expose the vanity mirror.
Accessory Power Outlet
The accessory power outlet is located in the front storage
armrest. You can use it to plug
in an additional electrical
accessory. Just open the armrest lid and remove the plug
from the outlet. Be sure to follow the proper installation
instructions that are included with any electrical accessory
you
install. The accessory power outlet is protected by a
fuse and has a maximum current level.
Garment Hook
Push down on the tab
marked with a hanger
symbol to fold down the
garment hook.
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Sunroof (If Equipped)
Open the sunshade by
hand when using the
vent position. Press
and hold the front
of the switch to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
your Oldsmobile has an electrical failure.
I NOTICE:
Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of
the sliding glass panel. Damage
will occur and the
sunroof may not open or close properly.
Press and release the rear of the switch and the sunroof
will open to the vent position.
Press the rear of
the switch again to open the glass panel
and the sunshade. Press the switch again
to stop the
panel in any position.
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Instrument Panel
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