Oldsmobile 1998 Cutlass

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BRAKE

When

your

bmke

fluid

low

level,

your

brake

warning

light

will

come

on.

See ‘‘Brake System

Light’9 in the

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual8
How to Use this Manual9
Safety Warnings and Symbols9
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems13
Seats and Seat Controls14
Manual Seats14
Head Restraints17
Rear Seats17
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone18
Driver Position24
Lap-Shoulder Belt24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy31
Right Front Passenger Position32
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)32
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle38
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults42
Center Passenger Position44
Where to Put the Restraint53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position56
Larger Children61
Safety Belt Extender64
Checking Your Restraint Systems64
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash64
Section 2 Features and Controls65
Rear Door Security Locks69
Door Ajar Reminder69
Operation72
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle72
Battery Replacement73
Ignition Positions78
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)80
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater81
Second-Gear Start86
Parking Brake86
Shifting into PARK (P)87
Leaving Your Vehicle with the .;Engine Running88
Torque Lock89
Shifting out of PARK (P)89
Parking over Things that Burn90
Engine Exhaust90
Running Your Engine While You're Parked91
Manual Windows92
Power Windows - if Equipped92
Tilt Wheel93
Turn and Lane-Change Signals94
Headlamp High/Low-Beam94
Windshield Wipers95
Windshield Washer96
Cruise Control97
Exterior Lamps100
Lamps on Reminder100
Daytime Running Lamps101
Interior Lamps102
Mirror Reading Lamps103
Trunk Lamp103
Battery Saver103
Convex Outside Mirror105
Center Console Storage Area106
Sun Visors108
Accessory Power Outlets108
Sunroof (if Equipped)109
Instrument Panel Cluster112
Speedometer and Odometer113
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators114
Safety Belt Reminder Light115
Airbag Readiness Light115
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light117
Low Coolant Warning Light118
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)119
Oil Pressure Warning Light121
Passlock Warning Light123
Service Vehicle Soon123
Door Ajar Light124
Section 3 Comfort Controls125
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning126
Air Conditioning127
Defogging and Defrosting Windows128
Rear Window Defogger129
Ventilation System129
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control ( I F Equipped)133
Theft-Deterrent Feature142
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player145
Care of Your Compact Disc Player146
Fixed Mast Antenna146
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road147
Defensive Driving148
Drunken Driving149
Control of a Vehicle152
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)153
Braking in Emergencies155
Power Steering155
Steering Tips155
Steering in Emergencies156
Off-Road Recovery157
Loss of Control159
Driving at Night160
Night Vision161
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads162
Driving through Deep Standing Water164
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips164
City Driving165
Freeway Driving166
Highway Hypnosis168
Hill and Mountain Roads168
Winter Driving170
Driving on Snow or Ice171
Towing Your Vehicle from the Front174
Recreational Vehicle Towing174
Your Vehicle176
Weight of the Trailer Tongue180
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires181
Safety Chains182
Following Distance183
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer184
Driving on Grades184
Parking on Hills185
Section 5 Problems on the Road187
Other Warning Devices188
Jump Starting189
Towing Your Vehicle194
Front Towing196
Rear Towing197
Engine Overheating198
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine198
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine200
Cooling System201
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank203
If a Tire Goes Flat208
Changing a Flat Tire208
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools209
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools217
Compact Spare Tire218
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow219
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out220
Doing Your Own Service Work222
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle223
Fuels in Foreign Countries225
Filling Your Tank225
Hood Release228
Engine Oil231
Checking Engine Oil232
When to Add Engine Oil232
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use234
Engine Oil Additives235
When to Change Engine Oil235
What to Do with Used Oil236
Automatic Transaxle Fluid237
Engine Coolant238
What to Use239
Checking Coolant240
Surge Tank Pressure Cap241
When to Check Power Steering Fluid242
Windshield Washer Fluid243
Adding Washer Fluid243
Brake Fluid244
Brake Wear246
Brake Adjustment247
Replacing Brake System Parts247
Halogen Bulbs248
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement254
Tire Pressure255
Tire Inspection and Rotation256
Buying New Tires258
Uniform Tire Quality Grading259
Wheel Replacement260
Tire Chains262
Appearance Care262
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle263
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems264
Cleaning Vinyl264
Cleaning Leather264
Care of Safety Belts265
Cleaning Glass Surfaces265
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades265
Finish Care267
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)268
Cleaning Tires268
Sheet Metal Damage268
Finish Damage269
Underbody Maintenance269
Chemical Paint Spotting269
Appearance Care Materials Chart270
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)271
Engine Identification271
Service Parts Identification Label271
Electrical System272
Add-On Electrical Equipment272
Headlamp Wiring272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers273
Replacement Bulbs279
Capacities and Specifications279
How this Section Is Organized285
Selecting the Right Schedule286
Maintenance Schedule287
Short Tripkity Intervals287
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule289
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule300
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule302
At Least Once a Month308
At Least Twice a Year309
At Least Once a Year309
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection312
Section 8' Customer Assistance Information319
Customer Satisfaction Procedure320
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users322
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits323
Who Is Covered324
Canadian Roadside Assistance324
Courtesy Transportation324
GM Participation I N an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program325
Warranty Information326
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government326
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government327
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors327
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada327

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