Oldsmobile 1997 Cutlass

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The tools you'll

using

include

the

jack

(A)

and

wheel

wrench

(J3).

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How to Use this Manual3
Safety Warnings and Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems8
Head Restraints12
Rear Seats13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone14
Why Safety Belts Work15
Driver Position19
Lap-Shoulder Belt19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy27
Right Front Passenger Position28
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)28
How the Air Bag System Works30
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults37
Child Restraints43
Where to Put the Restraint43
Top Strap44
Larger Children51
Safety Belt Extender54
Checking Your Restraint Systems54
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash54
Section 2 Features and Controls58
Power Door Locks62
Leaving Your Vehicle63
Operation64
Battery Replacement65
Key in the Ignition68
Parking at Night69
Parking Lots69
Ignition Positions70
Starting Your Engine71
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)72
Second-Gear Start78
Parking Brake78
Shifting into Park (P)79
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running80
Torque Lock80
Shifting out of PARK (P)81
Parking over Things that Burn81
Engine Exhaust82
Running Your Engine While You're Parked82
Manual Windows83
Power Windows - if Equipped83
Tilt Wheel84
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever85
Headlamp High/Low-Beam86
Windshield Washer88
Cruise Control89
Fog Lamps94
Interior Lamps94
Instrument Panel Intensity Control94
Convex Outside Mirror97
Storage Compartments98
Convenience Net (if Equipped)100
Sun Visors100
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)101
Accessory Power Outlets101
Garment Hook102
Sunroof (if Equipped)102
Instrument Panel103
Instrument Panel Cluster105
Speedometer and Odometer106
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators107
Safety Belt Reminder Light108
Airbag Readiness Light109
Brake System Warning Light110
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light111
Low Coolant Warning Light112
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)112
Oil Pressure Warning Light115
Passlock Warning Light116
Cruise Light117
Service Vehicle Soon Light118
Door Ajar Light118
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems122
Comfort Controls123
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning123
Defogging and Defrosting Windows125
Rear Window Defogger (if Equipped)126
Ventilation System127
Audio Systems128
Setting the Clock128
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)130
Theft-Deterrent Feature140
Understanding Radio Reception142
Tips about Your Audio System142
Care of Your Compact Discs144
Fixed Mast Antenna144
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road146
Defensive Driving147
Drunken Driving148
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)152
Braking in Emergencies154
Power Steering154
Steering Tips154
Steering in Emergencies155
Loss of Control158
Driving at Night159
Night Vision160
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads161
Driving through Deep Standing Water163
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips163
City Driving164
Before Leaving on a Long Trip166
Highway Hypnosis167
Hill and Mountain Roads167
Winter Driving169
Driving on Snow or Ice170
If You're Caught in a Blizzard171
Recreational Vehicle Towing173
Towing Your Vehicle from the Front173
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear175
Loading Your Vehicle175
Weight of the Trailer Tongue179
Safety Chains181
Trailer Brakes181
Driving with a Trailer181
Following Distance182
Making Turns182
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer183
Driving on Grades183
Parking on Hills184
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill184
Maintenance When Trailer Towing184
Section 5 Problems on the Road188
Hazard Warning Flashers189
Other Warning Devices190
Jump Starting190
Towing Your Vehicle195
Rear Towing198
Engine Overheating199
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine199
Cooling System201
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank203
If a Tire Goes Flat207
Changing a Flat Tire208
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools209
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools218
Compact Spare Tire219
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow220
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care224
Doing Your Own Service Work225
Fuels in Foreign Countries228
Filling Your Tank228
Checking Things under the Hood230
Engine Oil233
Checking Engine Oil234
What Kind of Oil to Use235
Engine Oil Additives236
When to Change Engine Oil237
What to Do with Used Oil237
Automatic Transaxle Fluid239
Engine Coolant239
What to Use240
Checking Coolant241
Surge Tank Pressure Cap242
When to Check Power Steering Fluid243
How to Check Power Steering Fluid243
Windshield Washer Fluid244
Adding Washer Fluid244
Brake Fluid245
Brake Pedal Travel248
Brake Adjustment248
Replacing Brake System Parts248
Vehicle Storage249
Bulb Replacement249
Halogen Bulbs249
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement255
Tire Inspection and Rotation257
Buying New Tires259
Uniform Tire Quality Grading260
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance261
Wheel Replacement261
Tire Chains263
Appearance Care263
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile264
Care of Safety Belts266
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades267
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile268
Washing Your Vehicle268
Finish Care268
Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)269
Sheet Metal Damage270
Finish Damage270
Underbody Maintenance270
Chemical Paint Spotting270
Appearance Care Materials Chart271
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)272
Engine Identification272
Service Parts Identification Label272
Electrical System273
Fuses and Circuit Breakers274
Replacement Bulbs280
Capacities and Specifications280
Engine Specifications281
Air Conditioning Refrigerants281
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts281
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule284
How this Section Is Organized286
Using Your Maintenance Schedule287
Selecting the Right Schedule287
Short Trip/City Definition288
Short Trip/City Intervals288
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule290
Short Trip/City M'aintenance Schedule299
At each Fuel Fill320
At Least Once a Month320
At Least Twice a Year321
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information330
Customer Satisfaction Procedure331
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users333
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits334
Who Is Covered334
Courtesy Transportation335
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program336
Warranty Information337
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government337
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government338
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors338
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada338
Section 9 Index342

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