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Rear Seats
Folding Rear Seat
To open the folding rear seat, open the trunk and pull
one or both of the tethers located on the left side of the
trunk. The leaf-hand tether will open the larger side of
the seatback. The right-hand tether will open the smaller
side
of the seatback. Once a tether is pulled, the seatback
can be pushed open through the trunk, or pulled open
from inside the vehicle.
To close the folding rear seat from inside the car, push
the seatback up until you hear a click. Then pull on the seatback to make sure it is secure.
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The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened
from the inside when this feature is in use.
If- you
want to open a rear door when the security lock
is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and
older children know how these security locks work, and
how to cancel the locks.
To cancel the rear door lock
I. Unlock the door from the inside and open it from
2. Move the switch down. the outside.
3.
Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear doors will now work normally.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving your vehicle, open your door
and lock the doors
from the inside, then get out and
close the door.
Remote Lock Control (If Equipped)
If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and
unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote
lock control transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
In addition, the system
illuminates the interior
lights for a set period of
time. The Remote Lock
Control system consists of
a receiver, which is located
in the vehicle, and two
hand-held transmitters.
Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with hdustry Canada Rules.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-2 10 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try
this:
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your Oldsmobile
retailer or a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
Operation
The following functions are available with the Remote
Lock Control system:
LOCK: All doors will automatically lock when the
LOCK button on the transmitter
is pressed. Press the
button a second time and you will hear a “chqf’ to
indicate that the doors have been locked.
UNLOCK: The driver’s door will unlock automatically
when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed.
If the UNLOCK button is pressed again within five
seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
Trunk Release: The trunk will unlock anytime the
vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed, the
trunk lockout is not engaged and the gear selector is
in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N> .
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Trunk
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and
turn the
trunk lock cylinder.
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
7h-n the fan on your heating or cooling system
to
its highest speed with the setting on VENT.
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls’’ in the Index.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Remote Trunk Release
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trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened
with the key, but not with the remote lock cantrol ~
transmitter (if equipped).
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Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your Oldsmobile has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put
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on it can make it impossible to steal. Howevex, there
are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
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Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Passlock TM
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your key? What if you
have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
Lock the glove box.
or glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Your vehicle
is equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is armed once the key is removed from the ignition.
Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is
turned with a valid key.
If a correct key is not used,
fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light
will go
off after the engine is started. If the THEFT
SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing
before starting the engine.
If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine
is running, a problem has been detected and the system
may need service. See your retailer for service.
In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance Program at
1-800-442-OLDS (6537).
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Illuminated EntryLExit System
When you lift the outside handle of either front door, or
open either rear door, the lamps inside your vehicle will
go on. These lamps will fade out after about
40 seconds,
or when the ignition is turned on after all doors have
been closed.
If the ignition was recently turned off, the
lamps will fade out after four seconds. These lamps
will also go on when you press the LOCK or
UNLOCK
button on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter.
If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes,
the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about
15 seconds after your key is removed from the
ignition to provide an illuminated exit.
Mirror Reading Lamps
Press the switch on the lower front portion of the mirror
to turn on the lamp. Press the other side
of the switch to
turn the lamp off.
Three-Position Dome Lamp
The switch on this lamp has three positions. The ON
position will turn on the light. The DOOR position will
turn on the light whenever a door is opened. The OFF
position will shut off the lamp completely, even when
a door is opened.
Trunk Lamp
The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk.
Battery Saver
Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a battery saver
feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp
(trunk, reading, footwell or
glove box) is left on when the~ignition is turned
off, the
battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp
off
after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, either:
The ignition must be turned on,
The activated lamp switch must be turned off and
then on or
0 A front door must be opened.
The battery saver feature will also be activated when
any door
of your vehicle is left open.
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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.
Sunvisors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
-Esor Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to expose the visor vanity mirror.
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