1 Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful
~ not to spill it.
~
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and
it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on
a hot engine.
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When you replace your radiator pressure cap, a GM cap
is recommended.
Radiator Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be
sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat
stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, a
GM thermostat
is recommended.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at
the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need
to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
retailer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have
the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way
as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way,
you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts
and wheel nuts
for your
Oldsmobile model.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have
a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for
replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire
or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
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Replacing Bucketseats
................................. 1-19
Captain’s Chairs
.............................. 1-23
SafetyBelts
................................. 1-90
Split Bench Seat
............................... 1-12
Reporting Safety Defects
...................... 8-8. 8-9
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
.................. 2-19
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-89
Child
....................................... 1-70
Head
........................................ 1-6
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-90
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage
................. 1-7
Systemcheck
................................ 7-30
Restraint Systems. Supplemental (SRS)
............. 1-38
Reverse
....................................... 2-31
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-38
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Rocking
Your Vehicle ........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-41
Seat and Restraint System Parts After
a Crash
...... 1-90
safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-89
SafetyBelts
................................... 1-24
Adults
...................................... 1-29
Care
....................................... 6-49
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
........... 1-53
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)
........... 1-54
Children
.................................... 1-56
Driver Position
............................... 1-29
Extender
.................................... 1-89
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-29
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-32,l-87, 1-88 Lap
Belt
............................... 1.52. 1.54
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.29. 1.47
Larger Children
.............................. 1-86
Passenger Position
............................ 1-38
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-28
Rear
Comfort Guides .......................... 1-50
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-46
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-46
Reminder Light
......................... 1.25. 2.87
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-38
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-31
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-56
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-25
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-37
Safety Defects. Reporting
..................... 8-8. 8-9
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 1u
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seat Controls
............................... 1-2. 1-6
Seatback
Folding Driver’s
............................... 1-3
RecliningFront
............................... 1-4
Controls
................................. 1-2. 1-6
Driver’s Four-Way Manual
...................... 1-2
Dumpandstow
............................... 1-7
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-6
Manual Front Passenger
......................... 1-4
Power
....................................... 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Replacing After
a Crash
........................ 1-90
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-37
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