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a Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsnwbile, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2-2
2 -4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-
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2-1 1
2- 12
2-13
2-
14
2-15
2-18
2-22
2-34 Important Information
About Keys
Door Locks
Operation of Child Security Locks
Remote Keyless Entry
Battery Replacement for RKE
Preventing
Theft of Your Vehicle
New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
Tips
on Starting Your Engine
Using the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation
Parking Brake Guidelines
Important Information
on Engine Exhaust
Operation of Your Windows 2-2s
2-25
2-26
2-27
2-28
2-3
1
2-32
2-33
2-34
2-35
2-48 2-52
Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel
Functions
of the Multifunction Lever
How
to Use the HighLow Beam
Headlamp Changer
Windshield Wipers and Fluid
Using Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Rearview Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Instrument Panel Overview
All About Your Warning Lights and Gages
Interior
Lamps
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Fog Lamps The fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under
the lamps switches. Press the side of the switch
with the
fog lamp symbol to turn the fog lamps on. Press OFF to
turn them off. A light will glow in the switch when the
fog lamps are on.
Fog lamps
will go off whenever your high-beam
headlamps come
on. When the high beams go off, the
fog lamps
will come on again.
Interior Lamps
Brightness Control
Turn the switch next to the headlarnp switch up to make
your instrument panel lights brighter. Turn the switch all
the way up to
turn on the interior lamps.
Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions.
Your low-beam headlamps must be on for
your fog lamps
to work.
Front Reading Lamps (Option)
Press the button near each lamp on the overhead console
to turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can be
swiveled to point
in the desired direction.
If you have the mini-console, press the lens on each
lamp to
turn it on or off.
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Lamps ........................................ 2- 31
Dome ...................................... 2-34
Front Reading
........................... 2-33, 2-36
Interior
..................................... 2-33
OnReminder
................................ 2-32
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-20
Liftgate
........................................ 2-8
Manual Release
............................... 2-9
Remote Release
.............................. 2-10
Lighter
....................................... 2-42
Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-56, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-55
Check Gages
................................. 2-60
Charging
System
............................. 2-53
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-60
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-6, 2-52
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-57
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-42
Locking Rear Axle
.............................. 2-18
LockoutSwitch
................................ 2-24
Locks Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Key Lock Cylinder
Service
..................... 7-40
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Steering Column Park Lock Check ............... 7-42
Loss of Control ................................ 4-14
Lubricants and Fluids
....................... 6.61. 7.45
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-40
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-41
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-47
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway ....................... 7.6. 7.28
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-43
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-45
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
............................ 7.5. 7.7
Maintenance. Underbody
.................... 6-5 1. 7.42
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-52
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-57
Manual Passenger’s Seat
.......................... 1-2
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-34
Outside
..................................... 2-34
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-43
ModeButton
.................................. 2-37
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-36
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-25
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
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