Oldsmobile 1999 Cutlass - The Instrument Panel

To Next Page

To Previous Page

yellowblue

2-48

The Instrument Panel-Your Information System

Main Page

How to Use this Manual2
Safety Warnings and Symbols3
Vehicle Damage Warnings4
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems7
Seats and Seat Controls8
Manual Seats8
Reclining Front Seatbacks10
Head Restraints11
Rear Seats11
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone12
Why Safety Belts Work14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask17
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
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle32
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions33
Rear Seat Passengers33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults36
Center Passenger Position38
Lap Belt39
Smaller Children and Babies40
Child Restraints43
Where to Put the Restraint47
Top Strap48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position52
Larger Children55
Safety Belt Extender58
Checking Your Restraint Systems58
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash58
Section 2 Features and Controls59
Door Locks62
Power Door Locks63
Rear Door Security Locks63
Door Ajar Reminder63
Leaving Your Vehicle64
Remote Lock Control (Option)64
Operation66
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle66
Battery Replacement67
Remote Trunk Release Lockout69
Key in the Ignition70
Parking at Night70
Parking Lots70
Ignition Positions72
Starting Your Engine74
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)75
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater76
Automatic Transaxle Operation77
Second-Gear Start81
Parking Brake81
Shifting into PARK (P)82
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running83
Torque Lock84
Shifting out of PARK (P)84
Parking over Things that Burn85
Engine Exhaust86
Running Your Engine While You're Parked86
Manual Windows87
Power Windows - if Equipped87
Tilt Wheel88
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever89
Turn and Lane-Change Signals89
Windshield Wipers90
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer90
Flash-To-Pass90
Windshield Washer91
Cruise Control92
Exterior Lamps96
Lamps on Reminder96
Daytime Running Lamps97
Automatic Light Control (ALC)97
Interior Lamps98
Fog Lamps98
Mirror Reading Lamps99
Trunk Lamp99
Battery Saver99
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror100
Convex Outside Mirror101
Storage Compartments102
Glove Box102
Center Console Storage Area102
Sun Visors103
Accessory Power Outlets104
Garment Hook104
Sunroof (if Equipped)105
The Instrument Panel106
Instrument Panel Cluster108
Speedometer and Odometer109
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators110
Safety Belt Reminder Light111
Airbag Readiness Light111
Brake System Warning Light112
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light113
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage114
Low Coolant Warning Light114
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)115
Oil Pressure Warning Light117
Warning Light119
Cruise Light119
Service Vehicle Soon Light120
Door Ajar Light120
Fuel Gage120
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems121
Comfort Controls122
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning122
Air Conditioning124
Defogging and Defrosting Windows124
Rear Window Defogger (if Equipped)125
Ventilation System126
Audio Systems127
Setting the Clock127
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)129
Theft-Deterrent Feature (if Equipped)139
Understanding Radio Reception141
Tips about Your Audio System142
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player143
Fixed Mast Antenna144
Care of Your Compact Disc Player144
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road145
Defensive Driving146
Drunken Driving147
Control of a Vehicle150
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)151
Braking in Emergencies153
Power Steering153
Steering Tips153
Steering in Emergencies154
Loss of Control157
Driving at Night158
Night Vision159
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads160
Driving through Deep Standing Water162
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips162
City Driving163
Freeway Driving164
Before Leaving on a Long Trip165
Highway Hypnosis166
Hill and Mountain Roads166
Winter Driving168
Driving on Snow or Ice169
If You're Caught in a Blizzard170
Towing Your Vehicle from the Front172
Recreational Vehicle Towing172
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear174
Loading Your Vehicle174
Towing a Trailer176
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer177
Weight of the Trailer Tongue178
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires179
Safety Chains180
Trailer Brakes180
Driving with a Trailer180
Following Distance181
Making Turns181
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer182
Driving on Grades182
Parking on Hills183
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill183
Maintenance When Trailer Towing184
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing184
Section 5 Problems on the Road185
Hazard Warning Flashers186
Other Warning Devices186
Jump Starting187
Towing Your Vehicle192
Engine Overheating193
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine194
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine195
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank197
If a Tire Goes Flat202
Changing a Flat Tire203
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools204
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire205
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools211
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools212
Compact Spare Tire213
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow214
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out214
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care215
Doing Your Own Service Work216
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle217
Fuels in Foreign Countries219
Filling Your Tank219
Filling a Portable Fuel Container221
Checking Things under the Hood222
Hood Release222
Engine Oil226
Checking Engine Oil227
When to Add Engine Oil227
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use228
Engine Oil Additives229
When to Change Engine Oil229
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter230
What to Do with Used Oil230
Automatic Transaxle Fluid231
Surge Tank Pressure Cap232
Engine Coolant232
What to Use233
Checking Coolant234
How to Check Power Steering Fluid236
When to Check Power Steering Fluid236
Windshield Washer Fluid237
Adding Washer Fluid237
Brake Fluid238
Brake Wear240
Brake Pedal Travel241
Brake Adjustment241
Replacing Brake System Parts241
Vehicle Storage242
Bulb Replacement242
Halogen Bulbs242
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement245
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)246
Dome Lamp249
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement250
Inflation -- Tire Pressure252
Tire Inspection and Rotation253
Buying New Tires254
Uniform Tire Quality Grading255
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance257
Wheel Replacement257
Tire Chains258
Appearance Care259
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle259
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet259
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems260
Cleaning Vinyl261
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel261
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components261
Cleaning Leather261
Care of Safety Belts262
Cleaning Glass Surfaces262
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades262
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle263
Washing Your Vehicle263
Finish Care264
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)265
Cleaning Tires265
Sheet Metal Damage265
Finish Damage266
Underbody Maintenance266
Chemical Paint Spotting266
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)268
Engine Identification268
Service Parts Identification Label268
Electrical System269
Fuses and Circuit Breakers270
Replacement Bulbs276
Capacities and Specifications276
Air Conditioning Refrigerants277
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts277
Vehicle Dimensions277
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 Maintenance297
At each Fuel Fill304
At Least Once a Month304
At Least Twice a Year305
Exhaust System Inspection308
Engine Cooling System Inspection308
Throttle System Inspection309
Brake System Inspection309
Maintenance Record311
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information313
Customer Satisfaction Procedure314
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users316
Customer Assistance Offices316
All Overseas Locations317
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities317
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits318
Security While You Travel318
Courtesy Transportation319
Plan Ahead When Possible319
Transportation Options320
Additional Program Information320
Warranty Information321
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government321
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government322
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors322
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada322
Section 9 Index325

Oldsmobile 1999 Cutlass - The Instrument Panel

Table of Contents

Related product manuals