1998 Oldsmobile Achieva trunk

At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If
you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, trunk lid,
glove box door and console door. Part
D tells you what
to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Lights (Continued) Brake System Warning
.................... 2.52. 6.3 1
Brake System Warning. ABS ............... 2-53. 6-28
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-5 1
CheckEngine ................................ 2-55
Check Gages
................................ 2-60
CheckOil
................................... 2-58
Cruise
...................................... 2-59
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
............... 2-57
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
....... 2-54. 4-9
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
..... 2-53. 4-9
ETS Warning
............................ 2-53. 4-9
Interior
..................................... 2-39
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-55
LowWasher
................................. 2-59
Passlock Warning
............................. 2-59
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7. 2-51
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-3 1
Lock-Out Switch ............................... 2-29
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Cylinders
................................... 7-31
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-33
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-3 1
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Trunk
...................................... 2-10
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-55
Low Washer Light
.............................. 2-59
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-36
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-3 1
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ........... 6-59
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-37
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-30
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-34
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-36
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-5
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-50
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Long
TripMighway Definition
................... 7-6
Organization
.................................. 7-3
Short TripKity Intervals
........................ 7-5
Making Turns with a Trailer
...................... 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-55
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
.......................... 1-3
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-42
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-42
Inside DayNight Rearview
..................... 2-42
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-42
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-45
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-30
Neutral, Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-20
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-13
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
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Odometer .................................... 2-49
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-20
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-15
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-30
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8-10
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-50
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 18
Shifting Into
................................. 2-24
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-26
AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-23
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-33
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-26
With a Trailer
................................ 4-39
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-21
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Passing with a Trailer
............................ 4-37
Passlock
...................................... 2-12
Passlock Warning Light
.......................... 2-59
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-34
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-45
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-53
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-42
Parking
Seat
......................................... 1-4
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-25
Windows
................................... 2-28
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-20
Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8-10
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-18
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-17
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-40
Rear Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-28
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-28
Towing
..................................... 5-13
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Rear Seat Cupholder
............................ 2-43
Rear Window Defogger Antenna
................... 3-21
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-42
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-42
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids
............... 7-36
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-29
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-58
Remote
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Lock Control
................................. 2-6
Trunk Release Lockout
........................ 2-11
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-32
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Remote Lock Control ............................. 2-6
Remote Trunk Release
........................... 2- 10
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-57
Parts
....................................... 6-59
Wheel
...................................... 6-42
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-53
Reporting Safety Defects
...................... 8-8, 8-9
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-53
Child
....................................... 1-39
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-53
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2- 19
hght Front Passenger Position .................... 1-2 1
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
System
Check
................................ 7-3 1
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-38
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-53
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-12
Care
....................................... 6-47
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-34
Children
.................................... 1-36
Driver Position
............................... 1 - 12
Extender
.................................... 1-53
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 12
Incorrect Usage
..... 1-16. 1-17. 1-18. 1-19. 1-51. 1-52 LapBelt
.................................... 1-35
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.12. 1.28
Larger Children
.............................. 1-50
Passenger Position
............................ 1-21
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-11
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-32
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-28
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-28
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-7, 2-5 1
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-53
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-15
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-36
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-20
Warning Light
................................ 1-7
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-36
Safety Defects, Reporting
..................... 8-8. 8-9
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback
Seats
...
Reclining Front ............................... 1-4
Four-Way Manual
............................. 1-3
Folding
the Rear
............................... 1-6
ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-4
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-44
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Service Station Checkpoints
COOLANT
SURGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE
OIL DIPSTICK
FUEL
DOOR
/ P6-5
SECONDARY
WINDSHIELD FLUID TIRES
P6-36
RESERVOIR
BATTERY P6-26 P6-31
REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6-6
TRUNK RELEASE P2-10
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner's manual.
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