Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1993 - Parking over Things that Burn; Engine Exhaust

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Parking Over Things

That

Burn

Things that can burn

could

touch hot exhaust parts

under your vehicle and ignite.

Don’t park over papers, leaves,

dry

grass

other things that can burn.

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Table of Contents3
How to Use this Manual8
Safety Warnings and Symbols10
Vehicle Damage Warnings10
Vehicle Symbols11
Seat and Safety Belts13
Seats and Seat Controls14
Manual Front Seat14
Manual Four-Way Seat Adjustment15
Six-Way Power Seat15
Four-Way Power Articulation Control16
Reclining Front Seatbacks16
Head Restraints17
Seatback Latches18
Spleat Fold-Down Rear Seat18
Seats & Safety Belts18
Why Safety Belts Work20
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts22
Safety Belt Warning Light23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly - Adults23
Driver Position24
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt24
To Unbuckle the Automatic Belt25
To Reattach the Automatic Belt26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy27
Right Front Passenger Position28
Center Passenger Position28
Rear Seat Passengers29
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions30
Smaller Children and Babies32
Child Restraints33
Where to Put the Restraint34
Top Strap34
Selecting a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position34
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position36
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat38
To Remove the Infant/Child Seat Restraint41
Larger Children41
Larger Children42
Safety Belt Extender43
Checking Your Restraint Systems44
Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash44
Features and Controls47
Keys48
Door Locks49
Power Door Locks50
Automatic Door Lock50
Features and Controls50
Remote Lock Control51
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle51
Battery Replacement52
Remote Lock Control52
Programming the Module53
Theft53
Lock Finder54
Trunk Lock54
Convenience Net (OPTION)55
Glove Box56
New Vehicle "Break-In"56
Ignition Switch56
Starting Your Engine57
Driving through Deep Standing Water59
Engine Block Heater59
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle60
Engine Block Heater60
P (Park)61
R (Reverse)62
N (Neutral)62
Forward Gears63
D (Automatic Overdrive)63
D (Third Gear)64
2 (Second Gear)64
1 (First Gear)64
Pump-To-Set Parking Brake65
Shifting into P (Park) - Column Shift66
Shifting into P (Park) - Console Shift67
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running67
Parking over Things that Burn68
Engine Exhaust68
Running Your Vehicle While You're Parked69
Horn69
Tilt Steering Wheel70
Power Windows70
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator71
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever71
Passenger Lockout Switch71
Cruise Control72
To Set Cruise Control73
To Resume a Set Speed74
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control74
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control75
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control75
Using Cruise Control on Hills75
To Get out of Cruise Control76
To Erase Cruise Speed Memory76
Windshield Wipers76
Pulse Windshield Wipers77
Windshield Washer77
Headlights78
Windshield Washer78
Operation on Lights79
Lights on Reminder79
Daytime Running Lights79
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer80
Flash-To-Pass80
Instrument Panel Intensity Control81
Fog Lights81
Front Reading/Map Lights81
Dome Reading Lights82
Rear Reading Lights82
Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror82
Convex Outside Mirror83
Manual Adjust Mirror83
Manual Remote Control Mirror83
Power Remote Control Mirrors84
Sun Visros84
Visor Vanity Mirrors84
Fold-Down Storage Compartment85
Cassette Tape Holder/Storage Compartment and Cup Holder85
Rear Seat Console86
Trunk Access Panel86
Ashtrays and Lighter86
Easy-Open Ashtray87
Sunroof88
Luggage Carrier89
Instrument Panel View90
Instrument Panel Features List91
The Instrument Panel-Your Information System91
Instrument Panel Clusters92
Electronic Cluster92
Analog Cluster92
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators93
Speedometer (Electronic Cluster)94
Odometer and Trip Odometer (Electronic Cluster)94
Speedometer (Analog Cluster)95
Odometer and Trip Odometer (Analog Cluster)95
Tachometer (Analog Cluster)96
Fuel Gage96
Low Fuel Warning Light (Electronic Cluster)97
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Electronic Cluster)97
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (Analog Cluster)97
Low Coolant Warning Light98
Oil Warning Light (Electronic Cluster)98
Oil Pressure Indicator (Analog Cluster)99
Battery Warning Light (Electronic Cluster)100
Voltmeter (Analog Cluster)100
Brake System Warning Light100
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light101
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)102
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light102
Check Gages Light (Analog Cluster)103
Head-Up Display103
Care of the Head-Up Display106
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear107
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems111
Climate Control112
Air Conditioning112
Temperature Control Lever112
Comfort Controls &Audio Systems112
Heating and Ventilation113
Defogging and Defrosting113
Rear Window Defogger114
Electronic Climate Control115
Directional Controls117
Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control118
Flow-Through Ventilation System119
Setting the Clock120
Audio Systems120
AM/FM Stereo Radio121
To Preset Radio Stations122
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player123
To Play a Cassette Tape124
Fast Forward124
Reverse124
Stop-Eject (Cassettes)124
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Music Search125
Radio Controls126
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer128
AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player131
CD Player Anti-Theft Feature133
Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System134
Audio Bass Control135
Understanding Radio Reception135
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player136
Care of Your Compact Discs137
Fixed Mast Antenna137
Power Antenna Mast Care137
Your Driving and the Road141
Road Signs142
Your Driving142
Traffic Lights144
Pavement Markings145
Your Own Signals145
Traffic Officer145
Defensive Driving146
Drunken Driving147
Control of a Vehicle149
Braking150
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)151
Disc Brake Wear Indicators153
Brake Pedal Travel154
Brake Adjustment154
Braking in Emergencies155
Power Steering155
Steering Tips - Driving on Curves156
Steering in Emergencies157
Off-Road Recovery158
Passing158
Loss of Control160
Skidding160
Driving at Night161
Night Vision162
High Beams162
A few more Night Driving Suggestions163
Driving in the Rain163
Hydroplaning165
Other Rainy Weather Tips165
Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze166
City Driving167
Freeway Driving168
Driving a Long Distance170
Before Leaving on a Long Trip170
On the Road171
Highway Hypnosis171
Hill and Mountain Roads172
Parking on Hills173
Parking Downhill173
Parking Uphill174
Torque Lock175
Winter Driving175
Driving on Snow or Ice176
If You're Caught in a Blizzard177
If You're Stuck in Deep Snow178
Towing a Trailer178
If You're Caught in a Blizzard178
Weight of the Trailer180
Weight of the Trailer Tongue181
Total Weight on Your Vehicle Tires181
Hitches181
Trailer Brakes182
Safety Chains182
Driving with a Trailer183
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer184
Driving on Grades184
Maintenance When Trailer Towing185
Part Problems on the Road189
Hazard Warning Flasher190
Other Warning Devices190
Jump Starting191
Problems on the Road194
Towing Your Oldsmobile195
Towing from the Front - Vehicle Hook-Up196
All Models196
Towing from the Rear - Vehicle Hook-Up198
Engine Overheating199
Cooling System201
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank201
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator203
If a Tire Goes Flat206
Changing a Flat Tire207
Compact Spare Tire213
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow214
Service and Appearance Care219
Doing Your Own Service Work220
Fuel221
Gasolines for Cleaner Air222
Fuels in Foreign Countries222
Filling Your Tank223
Checking Things under the Hood224
Hood Release224
Service and Appearance Care224
3.1L V6 Engine View226
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 Engine View227
Retractable Underhood Light228
Engine Oil228
What Kind of Oil to Use229
When to Add Oil229
Engine Oil Additives230
Recommended Viscosity230
When to Change Engine Oil231
What to Do with Used Oil231
Air Cleaner232
Automatic Transaxle Fluid233
How to Add Transaxle Fluid235
Engine Coolant236
Adding Coolant237
Radiator Pressure Cup238
Thermostat238
Power Steering Fluid239
Windshield Washer Fluid239
Brake Master Cylinder240
Windshield Washer Fluid240
Replacing Brake System Parts241
Bulb Replacement242
Battery242
Vehicle Storage242
Halogen Bulbs242
Checking Aim of the Headlight243
Aiming Headlights244
To Replace a Headlight245
Headlight Replacement248
Taillight Bulb Replacement249
Fog Light Bulb Replacement251
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement252
Loading Your Vehicle252
Tires254
Inflation - Tire Pressure255
Tire Inspection and Rotation256
When It's Time for New Tires257
Bying New Tires257
Uniform Tire Quality Grading258
Treadwear258
Traction - A, B, C258
Temperature - A, B, C258
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance259
Wheel Replacement259
Used Replacement Wheels260
Tire Chains260
Appearance Care261
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile262
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric262
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric263
Special Cleaning Problems263
Cleaning Vinyl or Leather264
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel264
Care of Safety Belts264
Glass265
Inside Center High-Mounted Stoplight265
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades266
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile267
Finish Care267
Aluminium Wheels267
Washing Your Vehicle267
White Sidewall Tires268
Weatherstrips268
Sheet Metal Damage268
Foreign Materisl269
Finish Damage269
Underbody Maintenance269
Fiberglass Springs270
Chemical Paint Spotting270
Vehicle Identification Number - VIN270
Engine Identification271
Service Parts Identification Label271
Add-On Electrical Equipment271
Fuses and Circuit Breakers272
Glove Box Fuse Block273
Component Center274
Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center275
Driver Side Underhood Electrical Center276
Headlight Wiring277
Power Windows and Other Power Options277
Capacities and Specifications278
Engine Crankcase Data278
Automatic Transaxle Data278
Automatic Transaxle with Overdrive Data278
Cooling System Data279
Fluids and Lubricants Data280
Replacement Bulbs Data282
Inside Lights Data283
Engine Specifications284
Appearance Care284
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts285
Maintenance Schedule289
How this Part Is Organized291
Using Your Maintenance Schedules292
Selecting the Right Schedule292
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services292
Schedule I/II293
Schedule I294
Schedule II296
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services298
Positive Crankcase Ventilation300
Owner Checks and Services301
At each Fuel Fill301
At Least Once a Month301
At Least Once a Year302
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections304
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants305
Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants306
Section E: Maintenance Record308
Odometer Reading308
Customer Assistance Information312
Customer Satisfaction Procedure312
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government316
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government316
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors316
Service Publications318
Index327
Service Station Information338

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