1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manuals

Section 2 2s and COI :- 11s
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, 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.
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2-24 2-26 Keys
Door Locks
Remote
Lock Control
(If Equipped)
Trunk
Theft
Passlock@
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions”
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-26
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2-50 Parking Over
Things That
Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
Windows
Horn
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Accessory Power Outlet
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Keys
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CAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls
or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
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One key
ignition,
all other is used for the
the doors and
locks.
When a new vehicle
is delivered, the retailer removes
the key tag from the keys, and gives them to the
first owner. [f
you need a new key, go to your Oldsmobile retailer
for the correct key code.
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~ NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft, therefore you can have a
lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
Each tag has a code on it that tells your retailer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
tags in a safe place.
If you lose your keys, you’ll be
able to have new ones made easily using these tags.
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Door Locks
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When
a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash
if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you
will be far
better
off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside,
use
your door key or remote lock
control, if your vehicle has this
option.
From the inside, to lock the door, slide the locking
lever rearward.
To unlock the door, slide the locking lever forward.
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Power Door Locks
With power door locks, you
can lock or unlock all the
doors of your vehicle from
the driver or front passenger door lock switch.
Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. If you
have an automatic transaxle, all of the doors will lock
when you move your shift lever out
of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If someone needs to get out while the
vehicle is running, have that person use the manual
or power lock. When the door
is closed again, it will
lock automatically when you move your shift lever
out
of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). All doors will
automatically unlock when the key is turned to the
OFF position. If
you don’t want the doors to automatically unlock
when the key is turned to the OFF position, you can
remove the
DR UNLK fuse. For fuse location, see
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors
of your
vehicle from the inside.
To
use one of these locks:
1. Use a key to move the lock all the way up.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
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The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
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.
Remote Lock Control (If Equipped)
If your vehicle 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.
To cancel the rear door locks:
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
from the outside.
2. Use a key to move the lock all the way down.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set
the locks from inside, then get out and close the door. Your
Remote Lock
Control operates on a
radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules
and with Industry Canada.
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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-210 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.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
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
synchronization 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 retailer or a
qualified technician for service.
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. The interior
lamps stay on for a few seconds after all of the doors
are closed.
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. The interior
lamps will stay on for
40 seconds or until the ignition is
turned
on.
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Trunk Release: The trunk will unlock anytime the
vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed and
the ignition is
OFF. If the ignition is on, the trunk
will unlock if the gear selector is in PARK
(P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) . The interior lamps will come on
for
40 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned
to the
ON position.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote lock control transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle, Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to
it.
You can match your transmitter to as many 1998
General Motors vehicles as you own, as long as they
have the same Remote Lock Control system. Contact
your retailer for assistance with this.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote lock
control transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
I NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any
of the circuitry. Static from your
body transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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