BEFORE
DRIVING
YOUR
OLDSMOBILE
DRIVERDAll Y
CHECKLIST
BEFORE. ENTERING CAR:
1. See that windows, mirrors and lights are
clean.
2.
Check whether any tire
is
low or flat.
(You may need to check with a
gage
to
tell
if
radial tires
are
properly inflated.)
3. Check that all lights
work
.
4. Look for fluid leaks.
5.
Check area behind car
if
about
to
back
up.
BEFORE·DRIVING OFF:
1. Lock all doors.
2. Adjust seat and head restraints.
3. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
4. Fasten seat belts;
2
5. Check that warning lights work as key
is
turned
to
"RUN" or "START".
6. Check all gages.
7. Release parking brake and
see
that
"BRAKE" light turns off.
8.
Be
sure you know your car and its
equipment and how
to
use
it safely.
GUARD
AGAINST
THEFT
For tips on how to protect your car and its
contents,
see
the "Starting and Operating"
section
of
this manual.
KEYS
Two different keys are provided for the
locks
on
your car. The key code
is
stamped
on the
"knock-out" plug in the key head.
• Key with square head (letter
"J")-for
ignition switch only.
• Key with oval head (letter
"K")
- for all
other locks.
For
car
security:
• Record the key code numbers; then
knock plugs out
of
keys.
• Keep the key codes in a safe place such
as
your wallet ,NOT
IN
THE CAR.
If
the original keys are lost, duplicates
can
be
made
using
the key codes. Contact any
GM
dealer
ora
locksmith.
If
you park in an attended lot,separate and
leave yoursquare-head ignition key only.
Lock your glove box and take the
oval-head
key
with you. This will help
prevent any
illegal entry into the glove box
and trunk compartment.