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Shifting Out of PARK (P) 
(Automatic Transaxle) 
Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle  shift  interlock. 
You have to apply your  regular brake before  you can 
shift  from  PARK 
(P) when the ignition is in the RUN 
position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. 
If  you  cannot  shift  out  of  PARK 
(P), ease  pressure  on 
the  shift  lever 
-- push the  shift lever  all the  way  into 
PARK 
(P) -- as  you  maintain  brake application.  Then 
move  the  shift  lever  into  the  gear you wish.  (Press  the 
shift  lever  button before  moving the  shift lever.) 
If  you  ever  hold the brake pedal  down but still can’t 
shift lever  out of  PARK  (P), try this: 
1, Remove  the  ignition  key. 
2. There  is a small  cap on the  passenger’s  side 
of the  center  console.  Gently  remove  it  with  a 
small  screwdriver. 
3. Insert  the  ignition  key  into  this  opening  until  it  contacts 
with 
a small  paddle. This is the  override  feature. 
4. While pushing forward on the  paddle, press the  shift 
lever  button,  then pull the shift lever from  PARK (P). 
5. Have the vehicle  fixed as soon  as you can. 
Parking  Your  Vehicle 
(Manual  Transaxle) 
Before  you get out  of your vehicle, put your manual 
transaxle  in REVERSE  (R)  and firmly  apply the 
parking  brake. 
If your vehicle  is equipped to tow a trailer,  see “Towing 
a  Trailer”  in the  Index. 
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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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Brake Adjustment 
.................................. 6-34 
Fluid 
....................................... 6-30 
Master  Cylinder 
.............................. 6-30 
Parking 
..................................... 2-28 
PedalTravel 
................................. 6-34 
Replacing  System Parts 
........................ 6-34 
System  Warning  Light 
.................... 2-62. 6.31 
Trailer 
...................................... 4-39 
Transaxle  Shift Interlock  Check 
.................. 7-43 
Wear 
....................................... 6-33 
Brake  System  Warning  Light 
................. 2.62.  6.31 
Brakes.  Anti-Lock 
............................... 4-7 
Bralung 
in Emergencies .......................... 4-1 1 
Break.In.  New  Vehicle .......................... 2-  I3 
Brightness  Control 
.............................. 2-46 
BTSICheck 
................................... 7-43 
Bulb  Replacement 
.............................. 6-35 
Braking 
........................................ 4-6 
Canadian  Roadside Assistance 
.................... 8-6 
Capacities  and Specifications 
...................... 6-62 
Carbon  Monoxide 
.......... 2.10.2.32.2.33.4.29.  4.38 
Cassette  Deck Service 
........................... 7-41 
Cassette  Tape  Player 
........................ 3.9.  3. 13 
Cassette  Tape  Player  Care 
........................ 3-22 
Cassette  Tape  Player  Errors 
.................. 3- 11.  3.15 
CD  Player Theft-Deterrent  Feature 
................. 3- 19 
Center Console Cupholder 
........................ 2-5 1 
Center Console Storage  Area ...................... 2-5 I 
Center Rear  Passenger  Position .................... 1-32 
Certification  Label 
.............................. 4-33  Chains.  Safety 
................................. 4-39 
Chains.  Tire 
................................... 6-47 
Changing 
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22 
Check  Engine  Light 
............................. 2-66 
Check  Gages  Light 
.............................. 2-71 
CheckOilLight 
................................ 2-70 
Checking  Your Restraint  Systems 
.................. 1-47 
Chemical  Paint  Spotting 
.......................... 6-54 
Child  Restraints 
................................ 1-36 
Securing 
in a Rear  Outside  Seat Position ........... 1-37 
Securing 
in the  Center  Rear Seat Position .......... 1-39 
Securing 
in the  Passenger  Seat Position ........... 1-41 
Securing 
in the  Right  Front  Seat Position .......... 1-41 
WheretoPut 
................................ 1-36 
Cigarette Lighter 
............................... 2-53 
Circuit  Breakers  and  Fuses 
....................... 6-57 
Cleaner.  Air 
................................... 6-18 
Cleaning  Alumlnum  Wheels 
............................ 6-53 
Fabric 
...................................... 6-49 
Glass 
....................................... 6-51 
Inside  of  Your  Oldsmobile 
...................... 6-48 
Instrument  Panel 
............................. 6-50 
Leather 
..................................... 6-50 
Outside  of  Your Oldsmobile 
.................... 6-52 
Special  Problems 
............................. 6-49 
Stains 
...................................... 6-49 
Tires 
....................................... 6-53 
Vinyl 
....................................... 6-50 
Wheels 
..................................... 6-53 
Windshield 
and Wiper  Blades ................... 6-51 
Climate  Control  System 
........................... 3-2 
TopStrap 
................................... 1-37 
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