1997 Oldsmobile Achieva maintenance

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
7-50

Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
7-51

Maintenance Record
ODOMETER READING
I SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
7-52

1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing \
of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it\
in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 OLDSMOBILE
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions
to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 0.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model
GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Tme
For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-Mastercard-Discover)

Guide en FranGais 11
GVWR ....................................... 4-33
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps
.................................... 2-44
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-35
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-37
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Wiring
..................................... 6-57
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-37
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-38
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn ......................................... 2-34
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-23
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................... 6-23
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-42
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
If a Tire Goes Flat .............................. 5-21
Ignition Positions
............................... 2- 14
Illuminated EntryExit System
..................... 2-46
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-49 Inspections
Brakesystem
................................ 7-46
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance
................... 7-46
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-45
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-45
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-45
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-45
Steering
.................................... 7-45
Suspension
.................................. 7-45
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-45
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-56
Brightness Control
............................ 2-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Cluster
..................................... 2-58
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-58
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-46
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-24
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-42
Key Release Button
............................. 2-16
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-33
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-56
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-33
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-56
Lamps
........................................ 2-43
Interior
..................................... 2-46
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Exterior
.................................... 2-43
Fog
........................................ 2-45
9-5
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Latches. Seatback ................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Lighter
....................................... 2-53
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.22. 2.6 1
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2.63. 4.7
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.62. 6.31
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-62
Check Engine
................................ 2-66
CheckOil
................................... 2-70
Cruise
...................................... 2-71
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
............... 2-69
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
....... 2.65. 4-9
ETS Warning .......................... 2- 64. 4. 10
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-66
Low Washer
................................. 2-71
Passlock Warning
............................. 2-70
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.61
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-33
Lock-Out Switch
............................... 2-34
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Cylinders ................................... 7-42
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-42
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-44
Trunk
...................................... 2-10
CheckGages
................................ 2-71
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
.... 2.64. 4.10
Upshift
.................................... 2-71
Locks
......................................... 2-4 Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-66
Low Washer Light
.............................. 2-71
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-47
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-42
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-63
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Organization
.................................. 7-3
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-41
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-45
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-47
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition ....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-54
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-41
Making Turns
with a Trailer ...................... 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-66
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support .......................... 1-3
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-49
ManualTransaxle
............................... 2-16
Shifting
..................................... 2-25
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-16
Manual Transaxle Check
......................... 7-42
Manual Transaxle Fluid
.......................... 6-22
Methanol
...................................... 6-4

Mirrors ....................................... 2-49
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-50
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-49
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-49
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-50
Visorvanity
................................. 2-54
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-52
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
Neutral. Manual Transaxle
........................ 2-26
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 13
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-59
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-41
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- IO
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-54
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-2 1
Shifting Into ................................. 2-29
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-31
AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-28
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-44
Parking Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-32
With a Trailer
................................ 4-41
Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle
................. 2-31
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-21
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Passing with a Trailer
............................ 4-39
Passlock Warning Light
.......................... 2-70
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-45
Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-54
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses ................................ 6-57
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-50
Seat ......................................... 1-4
Steering .................................... 4-11
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-28
Windows
................................... 2-34
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-10
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-21
Radios ........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-18
Reading Lamps
........................... 2-47. 2-48
Rear Door Security Locks
........................... 2-6
. Safety Belt Comfort Guides ..................... 1-30
Seat Passengers .............................. 1-27
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-27
Towing ..................................... 5-11
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