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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual4
How to Use this Manual5
Safety Warnings and Symbols5
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems9
Seats and Seat Controls9
Manual Front Seat9
Head Restraints13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone14
Why Safety Belts Work15
Driver Position19
Lap-Shoulder Belt19
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)27
How the Air Bag System Works29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy33
Right Front Passenger Position33
Center Passenger Position33
Rear Seat Passengers35
Smaller Children and Babies44
Child Restraints46
Where to Put the Restraint46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position54
Larger Children56
Safety Belt Extender59
Checking Your Restraint Systems59
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash59
Section 2 Features and Controls61
Power Door Locks63
Automatic Door Locks64
Leaving Your Vehicle64
Remote Lock Control (Option)64
Operation65
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle65
Battery Replacement65
Trunk Lock67
Key in the Ignition68
Parking at Night68
Parking Lots68
Ignition Positions70
Starting Your Engine72
Automatic Transaxle Operation74
Parking Brake78
Shifting into PARK (P)79
Torque Lock81
Shifting out of PARK (P)82
Parking over Things that Burn82
Engine Exhaust83
Running Your Engine While You're Parked83
Power Windows84
Tilt Steering Wheel85
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever86
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator86
Windshield Wipers87
Windshield Washer88
Cruise Control88
Daytime Running Lamps92
Interior Lamps93
Storage Compartments97
Center Console98
Convenience Net (Option)98
Ashtrays and Lighter99
Sun Visors100
Visor Vanity Mirrors100
Accessory Outlet100
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators105
Safety Belt Reminder Light105
Airbag Readiness Light106
Charging System Light106
Brake System Warning Light107
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light108
Service Engine Soon111
Oil Warning Light113
Low Fuel Light116
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems119
Air Conditioning121
Defogging and Defrosting121
Automatic Control123
Manual Control124
Ventilation System125
Rear Window Defogger126
Audio Systems127
Setting the Clock127
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control128
Theft-Deterrent Feature141
Understanding Radio Reception144
Tips about Your Audio System144
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player145
Care of Your Compact Discs145
Power Antenna Mast.care146
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road149
Defensive Driving149
Drunken Driving150
Control of a Vehicle153
Anti-Lock Brakes154
Braking in Emergencies156
Power Steering156
Steering Tips156
Steering in Emergencies157
Loss of Control160
Driving at Night161
Night Vision162
Driving through Deep Standing Water165
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips165
Freeway Driving167
Before Leaving on a Long Trip168
Highway Hypnosis169
Hill and Mountain Roads169
Winter Driving171
Driving on Snow or Ice172
Your Vehicle175
Towing a Trailer177
Weight of the Trailer178
Weight of the Trailer Tongue179
Following Distance181
Making Turns181
Driving on Grades182
Parking on Hills182
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill183
Maintenance When Trailer Towing183
Section 5 Problems on the Road185
Hazard Warning Flashers185
Other Warning Devices186
Jump Starting186
Towing Your Vehicle191
Rear Towing195
Engine Overheating197
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine197
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine198
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator203
If a Tire Goes Flat207
Changing a Flat Tire207
Spare Tire210
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools215
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools216
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow218
Section 6 Service-And Appearance Care221
Doing Your Own Service Work222
Fuels in Foreign Countries224
Filling Your Tank225
Checking Things under the Hood227
Hood Release227
Engine Oil230
Checking Engine Oil231
What Kind of Oil to Use232
Engine Oil Additives235
When to Change Engine Oil235
What to Do with Used Oil235
Air Cleaner236
When to Check and Change237
How to Check238
How to Add Fluid240
Engine Coolant240
Windshield Washer Fluid245
Brake Fluid246
Bulb Replacement250
Halogen Bulbs250
Headlamp Aiming253
Tire Inspection and Rotation264
Buying New Tires265
Uniform Tire Quality Grading266
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance267
Appearance Care270
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile270
Care of Safety Belts273
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades274
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile275
Washing Your Vehicle275
Finish Care275
Aluminum Wheels (if so Equipped)276
Sheet Metal Damage276
Finish Damage277
Underbody Maintenance277
Chemical Paint Spotting277
Appearance Care Materials Chart278
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)279
Service Parts Identification Label279
Engine Identification279
Electrical System280
Power Windows and Other Power Options281
Fuses and Circuit Breakers281
Replacement Bulbs288
Capacities and Specifications289
Vehicle Dimensions290
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts290
Air Conditioning Refrigerants290
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule291
How this Section Is Organized292
Using Your Maintenance Schedule293
Selecting the Right Schedule293
Long Trip/Highway Definition295
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule303
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule316
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule325
At each Fuel Fill326
At Least Once a Month326
At Least Twice a Year327
At Least Once a Year327
C : Periodic, Maintenance Inspections330
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information335
Customer Satisfaction Procedure335
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users337
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits338
Canadian Roadside Assistance339
Courtesy Transportation339
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program340
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government341
Service and Owner Publications343
Service Bulletins344
Owner Publications344
Section 9 Index345

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