1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass lights

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2-50
Instrument Panel Cluster
Your vehicle is equipped with this cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the
following pages. Be sure to read them.

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2-52 Tachometer
The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
NOTICE:
Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area,
or engine damage may occur.
Warning Lights, Gages
and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they're working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there's a problem with your vehicle.

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When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They're a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about 20 seconds, then it
will flash for about
55 seconds. If the driver's
belt is already buckled,
neither the chime nor the
light will come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system
checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag
modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag
system, see ªAir Bagº in the Index.
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Here are some tips on night driving.

Drive defensively.

Don't drink and drive.

Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.

Since you can't see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.

Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.

In remote areas, watch for animals.

If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase. A 50
-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20
-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will
have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you'redriving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you
are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who
doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and
aren't even aware of it.

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A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX
-COOL
coolant will:

Give freezing protection down to
-34F (-37C).

Give boiling protection up to 265F (129C).

Protect against rust and corrosion.

Help keep the proper engine temperature.

Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only DEX
-COOL (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the
system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner
-- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX
-COOL is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and
one
-half DEX-COOL coolant which won't damage
aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you
don't need to add anything else.
CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. Your vehicle's coolant
warning system is set for the proper coolant
mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,
your engine could get too hot but you wouldn't
get the overheat warning. Your engine could
catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use
a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX
-COOL coolant.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block - Right
P90±16±6907±X
Fuse Usage
A Instrument Panel Lights, Dimmer
B Cruise Control
C Climate Control System
D Cruise Control
E Fog Lamps
F Interior Lamps, Body Function
Control Module
G Radio
H Sunroof
CIRCUIT BRKR
PWR WNDWSPower Windows
MICRO RELAY
FOG LPSFog Lamps

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9-6
Instrument Panel 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2
-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6
-56, 6-57, 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intensity Control 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification 4
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire
-Loading Information 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps 2
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror Reading 2
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2
-25 . . . . . . . Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-22, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti
-Lock Brake System Warning 2-54, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2
-54, 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator 2
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine 2
-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Oil 2
-60, 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise 2
-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Ajar 2
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Pressure Warning 2
-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2
-56, 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Wash 2
-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure 2
-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passlock
Warning 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1
-7, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Vehicle Soon 2
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock Out Switch 2
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinders 7
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Security 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning Light 2
-56, 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 7
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service, Body 7
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Trunk 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamp 2
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release Lockout, Remote 2
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release, Remote 2
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTY Users 8
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal On Chime 2
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 2
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Flushing Service 7-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Maintenance 6
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle
Control 4
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage Warnings iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 6
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Number 6
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 6
-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation System 3
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity Mirrors 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visors, Sun 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Devices 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 8
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washer Fluid, Windshield 6
-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing Your Vehicle 6
-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstrips 6
-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel
Alignment 6
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nut Torque 5
-26, 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 6
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used Replacement 6
-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench 5
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto
-Down 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock Out Switch 2
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 2
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer 2
-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 2
-33, 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Level Check 7
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wipers 2
-32, 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement 6
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Driving 4
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Check 7
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring, Headlamp 6
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrecker Towing 5
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench, Wheel 5
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .