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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual2
How to Use this Manual3
Safety Warnings and Symbols3
Vehicle Damage Warnings4
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems7
Seats and Seat Controls8
Manual Front Seat8
Power Seat (if Equipped)8
Reclining Front Seatbacks9
Head Restraints10
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone11
Why Safety Belts Work12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly16
Driver Position16
Lap-Shoulder Belt16
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy23
Right Front Passenger Position24
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)24
How the Air Bag System Works27
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle30
Center Passenger Position31
Lap Belt31
Rear Seat Passengers32
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults36
Smaller Children and Babies38
Child Restraints41
Where to Put the Restraint45
Top Strap46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position51
Larger Children53
Safety Belt Extender56
Checking Your Restraint Systems56
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash56
Section 2 Features and Controls57
Power Door Locks60
Programmable Automatic Door Locks61
Delayed Locking62
Rear Door Security Lock63
Anti-Lockout Feature64
Leaving Your Vehicle64
Operation65
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle67
Battery Replacement68
Remote Trunk Release (if Equipped)70
Remote Trunk Release Lockout70
Key in the Ignition71
Parking at Night71
Parking Lots71
Ignition Positions74
Key Reminder Warning75
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine76
Starting Your Engine76
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)77
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater78
Automatic Transaxle Operation78
Parking Brake82
Shifting into PARK (P)83
Steering Column Shift Lever84
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running85
Torque Lock86
Shifting out of PARK (P)86
Parking over Things that Burn87
Engine Exhaust87
Running Your Engine While You're Parked88
Power Windows89
Tilt Wheel90
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 Reminder96
Daytime Running Lamps97
Fog Lamps (if Equipped)98
Twilight Sentinel98
Interior Lamps99
Theater Dimming99
Courtesy Lamps99
Exit Lighting100
Front Reading Lamps100
Parade Dimming100
Rear Reading Lamps101
Trunk Lamp101
Power Remote Control Mirrors (if Equipped)105
Storage Compartments106
Glove Box106
Map Pocket106
Convenience Net (if Equipped)108
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter108
Sun Visors109
Accessory Power Outlet109
Assist Handles109
Garment Hooks109
The Instrument Panel110
Instrument Panel Cluster112
Speedometer and Odometer113
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators113
Safety Belt Reminder Light114
Airbag Readiness Light114
Battery Warning Light115
Brake System Warning Light115
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light116
Traction Control System Active Light118
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage118
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)119
Engine Oil Level Warning Light121
Security Light122
Fuel Gage122
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems123
Comfort Controls124
Four Season Climate Control124
Air Conditioning125
Rear Window Defogger126
Ventilation System127
Audio Systems128
Setting the Clock128
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)131
Theft-Deterrent Feature140
Understanding Radio Reception142
Tips about Your Audio System142
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player143
Care of Your Compact Disc Player144
Power Antenna Mast Care145
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road147
Defensive Driving148
Drunken Driving149
Control of a Vehicle152
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)153
Traction Control System (if Equipped)155
Braking in Emergencies156
Power Steering156
Steering Tips156
Steering in Emergencies157
Loss of Control160
Driving at Night161
Night Vision162
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads163
Driving through Deep Standing Water165
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips165
City Driving166
Freeway Driving167
Before Leaving on a Long Trip168
Highway Hypnosis169
Hill and Mountain Roads169
Winter Driving171
Driving on Snow or Ice172
If You're Caught in a Blizzard173
Recreational Vehicle Towing175
Loading Your Vehicle176
Towing a Trailer178
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer179
Weight of the Trailer179
Weight of the Trailer Tongue180
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires181
Safety Chains181
Trailer Brakes181
Driving with a Trailer182
Making Turns182
Following Distance182
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer183
Driving on Grades183
Parking on Hills183
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill184
Maintenance When Trailer Towing184
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing184
Section 5 Problems on the Road185
Hazard Warning Flashers186
Other Warning Devices187
Jump Starting187
Towing Your Vehicle192
Engine Overheating192
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine193
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine194
Cooling System195
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator199
If a Tire Goes Flat202
Changing a Flat Tire202
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools203
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire205
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools210
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools211
Compact Spare Tire212
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow213
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out213
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care219
Doing Your Own Service Work220
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle221
Fuels in Foreign Countries223
Filling Your Tank223
Filling a Portable Fuel Container225
Checking Things under the Hood226
Hood Release226
Engine Oil229
Checking Engine Oil230
When to Add Engine Oil230
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use231
Engine Oil Additives232
When to Change Engine Oil232
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter233
What to Do with Used Oil233
Automatic Transaxle Fluid235
When to Check and Change235
How to Check236
How to Add Fluid238
Engine Coolant238
What to Use239
Checking Coolant240
Radiator Pressure Cap241
When to Check Power Steering Fluid242
How to Check Power Steering Fluid242
Windshield Washer Fluid243
Adding Washer Fluid243
Brake Fluid244
Brake Wear246
Brake Pedal Travel247
Brake Adjustment247
Vehicle Storage247
Replacing Brake System Parts247
Bulb Replacement248
Halogen Bulbs248
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement252
Inflation -- Tire Pressure254
Tire Inspection and Rotation255
Buying New Tires256
Uniform Tire Quality Grading257
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance258
Wheel Replacement259
Tire Chains260
Appearance Care261
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle261
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet261
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems262
Care of Safety Belts263
Cleaning Vinyl263
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components263
Cleaning Leather263
Cleaning Glass Surfaces264
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades264
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle264
Finish Care265
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels266
Cleaning Tires266
Sheet Metal Damage266
Finish Damage267
Underbody Maintenance267
Chemical Paint Spotting267
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials268
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)269
Engine Identification269
Service Parts Identification Label269
Electrical System270
Add-On Electrical Equipment270
Headlamp Wiring270
Power Windows and Other Power Options271
Fuses and Circuit Breakers271
Replacement Bulbs276
Capacities and Specifications276
Engine Specifications277
Air Conditioning Refrigerants277
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts277
Vehicle Dimensions278
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule279
Your Vehicle and the Environment280
How this Section Is Organized281
Using Your Maintenance Schedule282
Selecting the Right Schedule282
Scheduled Maintenance283
Short Trip/City Definition283
Short Trip/City Intervals283
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance285
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance299
At each Fuel Fill308
At Least Once a Month308
At Least Twice a Year309
Exhaust System Inspection312
Engine Cooling System Inspection312
Throttle System Inspection312
Brake System Inspection313
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection313
Maintenance Record316
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information319
Customer Satisfaction Procedure320
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users322
Customer Assistance Offices322
All Overseas Locations323
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities323
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits324
Security While You Travel324
Canadian Roadside Assistance325
Courtesy Transportation325
Plan Ahead When Possible326
Transportation Options326
Additional Program Information327
Warranty Information327
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government328
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government328
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors329
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada329
Section 9 Index333

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