Oldsmobile 1996 88 - Air Cleaner

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Remove the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

cover that

located to the driver’s side

the air

cleaner assembly. Unscrew the retaining screws and

remove the PCM cover.

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How to Use this Manual5
Safety Warnings and Symbols5
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Seats and Seat Controls10
Manual Front Seat10
Reclining Front Seatbacks11
Head Restraints12
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone12
Why Safety Belts Work14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly18
Driver Position18
Lap-Shoulder Belt18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy25
Right Front Passenger Position26
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)26
How the Air Bag System Works28
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions33
Smaller Children and Babies39
Child Restraints41
Where to Put the Restraint41
Top Strap42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position47
Safety Belt Extender53
Checking Your Restraint Systems53
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash53
Section 2 Features and Controls57
Power Door Locks60
Delayed Locking62
Rear Door Security Lock63
Anti-Lockout Feature64
Leaving Your Vehicle64
Operation66
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle68
Battery Replacement68
Remote Trunk Release (if Equipped)69
Trunk Lid70
Key in the Ignition71
Parking at Night71
Parking Lots71
Ignition Positions73
Key Reminder Warning74
Starting Your Engine75
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)76
Automatic Transaxle Operation77
Parking Brake81
Shifting into PARK (P)82
Steering Column Shift Lever83
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running85
Torque Lock85
Shifting out of PARK (P)86
Parking over Things that Burn86
Engine Exhaust87
Running Your Engine While You're Parked87
Tilt Wheel89
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever90
Turn and Lane-Change Signals90
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer91
Flash-To-Pass Feature91
Windshield Wipers92
Windshield Washer93
Cruise Control93
Exterior Lamps96
Lamps on Reminder97
Fog Lamps (if Equipped)98
Twilight Sentinel99
Interior Lamps99
Instrument Panel Intensity Control99
Front Reading Lamps101
Rear Reading Lamps101
Trunk Lamp102
Parade Dimming102
Power Remote Control Mirrors106
Storage Compartments107
Convenience Net (if Equipped)109
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter109
Visor Vanity Mirror110
Sun Visors110
Accessory Power Outlet111
Assist Handles111
Garment Hooks111
Instrument Panel112
Instrument Panel Cluster114
Speedometer and Odometer115
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators116
Safety Belt Reminder Light116
Airbag Readiness Light117
Battery Warning Light117
Brake System Warning Light118
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light119
Traction Active120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp121
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light124
Engine Oil Level Warning Light125
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light (if Equipped)125
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems129
Comfort Controls130
Four Season Climate Control130
Air Conditioning131
Rear Window Defogger132
Ventilation System133
Audio Systems134
Setting the Clock134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)135
Theft-Deterrent Feature144
Tips about Your Audio System147
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player148
Care of Your Compact Discs148
Power Antenna Mast Care149
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road153
Control of a Vehicle158
Anti-Lock Brakes159
Traction Control System (if Equipped)161
Braking in Emergencies163
Power Steering163
Steering Tips163
Steering in Emergencies164
Loss of Control167
Night Vision169
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads170
Driving through Deep Standing Water172
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips172
City Driving173
Freeway Driving174
Before Leaving on a Long Trip175
Highway Hypnosis176
Hill and Mountain Roads176
Winter Driving178
Driving on Snow or Ice179
If You're Caught in a Blizzard180
Loading Your Vehicle182
Towing a Trailer184
Weight of the Trailer186
Weight of the Trailer Tongue187
Safety Chains188
Trailer Brakes188
Driving with a Trailer189
Following Distance189
Making Turns190
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer190
Hazard Warning Flashers196
Other Warning Devices197
Jump Starting197
Towing Your Vehicle202
Front Towing204
Rear Towing205
Engine Overheating207
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine207
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator214
If a Tire Goes Flat217
Changing a Flat Tire217
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools218
Compact Spare Tire228
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow229
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out229
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care233
Doing Your Own Service Work234
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle235
Fuels in Foreign Countries237
Checking Things under the Hood241
Checking Engine Oil244
What Kind of Oil to Use245
Engine Oil Additives247
When to Change Engine Oil247
What to Do with Used Oil247
Automatic Transaxle Fluid250
How to Check251
How to Add Fluid253
Engine Coolant253
Checking Coolant255
Radiator Pressure Cap256
When to Check Power Steering Fluid257
How to Check Power Steering Fluid257
Windshield Washer Fluid258
Adding Washer Fluid258
Brake Fluid259
Brake Wear261
Bulb Replacement263
Halogen Bulbs263
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement267
Tire Pressure268
Tire Inspection and Rotation269
Buying New Tires271
Uniform Tire Quality Grading272
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance273
Wheel Replacement274
Tire Chains275
Appearance Care276
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile276
Cleaning Vinyl278
Care of Safety Belts279
Cleaning Glass Surfaces279
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades280
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile280
Finish Care281
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels (if Equipped)282
Cleaning Tires282
Sheet Metal Damage283
Finish Damage283
Underbody Maintenance283
Chemical Paint Spotting283
Appearance Care Materials Chart284
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)285
Service Parts Identification Label285
Electrical System286
Replacement Bulbs291
Capacities and Specifications291
Air Conditioning Refrigerants292
Engine Specifications292
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts292
Vehicle Dimensions292
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule297
Your Vehicle and the Environment298
How this Section Is Organized299
Using Your Maintenance Schedule300
Selecting the Right Schedule300
Short Trip/City Intervals301
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule303
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule324
At each Fuel Fill335
At Least Once a Month335
At Least Twice a Year336
At Least Once a Year336
Brake System Inspection340
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information347
Customer Satisfaction Procedure348
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users350
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits351
Who Is Covered352
Canadian Roadside Assistance352
Courtesy Transportation352
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program353
Warranty Information354
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government354
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government355
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors355
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada355

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