Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1997

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
How to Use this Manual4
Safety Warnings and Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems8
Seats and Seat Controls9
Manual Front Seat9
Head Restraints13
For Everyone14
Why Safety Belts Work16
About Safety Belts and the Answers19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly20
Driver Position20
Lap-Shoulder Belt20
Right Front Passenger Position28
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)28
How the Air Bag System Works30
Center Passenger Position34
Rear Seat Passengers35
Smaller Children and Babies44
Child Restraints46
Where to Put the Restraint46
Top Strap47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position54
Larger Children57
Safety Belt Extender60
Checking Your Restraint Systems60
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash60
Section 2 Features and Controls62
Power Door Locks65
Automatic Door Locks66
Leaving Your Vehicle66
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped66
Operation67
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle68
Battery Replacement68
Trunk Lock70
Remote Trunk Release (if Equipped)70
Key in the Ignition71
Parking at Night71
Parking Lots71
Ignition Positions74
Starting Your Engine75
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)77
Automatic Transaxle Operation78
Parking Brake82
Shifting into PARK (P)83
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running85
Torque Lock85
Shifting out of PARK (P)86
Parking over Things that Burn86
Engine Exhaust87
Running Your Engine While You're Parked87
Power Windows88
Tilt Steering Wheel89
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer91
Windshield Wipers91
Windshield Washer92
Cruise Control92
Daytime Running Lamps97
Fog Lamps97
Interior Lamps98
Instrument Panel Brightness Control98
Courtesy Lamps98
Power Outside Mirrors101
Convex Outside Mirror101
Storage Compartments102
Convenience Net (if Equipped)103
Ashtrays and Lighter103
Sun Visors104
Visor Vanity Mirrors104
Accessory Outlet105
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators109
Safety Belt Reminder Light109
Airbag Readiness Light110
Charging System Light110
Brake System Warning Light111
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage114
Low Coolant Warning Light114
Service Engine Soon115
Oil Warning Light118
Low Oil Level Light119
Security Light119
Low Fuel Light120
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems124
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls125
Air Conditioning126
Defogging and Defrosting127
Automatic Control129
Manual Control129
Ventilation System131
Rear Window Defogger132
Audio Systems133
Setting the Clock133
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)134
Theft-Deterrent Feature147
Understanding Radio Reception150
Tips about Your Audio System150
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player151
Care of Your Compact Discs152
Fixed Mast Antenna152
Power Antenna Mast Care (if Equipped)153
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road156
Defensive Driving157
Drunken Driving158
Anti-Lock Brakes162
Braking in Emergencies164
Power Steering164
Steering Tips165
Steering in Emergencies166
Off-Road Recovery167
Loss of Control169
Driving at Night170
Night Vision171
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads172
Driving through Deep Standing Water174
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips174
City Driving175
Freeway Driving176
Before Leaving on a Long Trip177
Highway Hypnosis178
Hill and Mountain Roads178
Winter Driving180
Driving on Snow or Ice181
If You're Caught in a Blizzard182
Loading Your Vehicle184
Towing a Trailer186
Weight of the Trailer Tongue188
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires189
Making Turns191
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer191
Driving on Grades191
Parking on Hills192
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill192
Maintenance When Trailer Towing192
Section 5 Problems on the Road194
Hazard Warning Flashers195
Other Warning Devices196
Jump Starting196
Front Towing203
Rear Towing205
Engine Overheating207
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine207
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine208
Cooling System209
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator214
If a Tire Goes Flat218
Changing a Flat Tire218
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools219
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire222
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools227
Compact Spare Tire229
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow230
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out230
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care232
Doing Your Own Service Work233
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle234
Fuels in Foreign Countries235
Filling Your Tank236
Checking Things under the Hood238
Hood Release238
Engine Oil240
What Kind of Oil to Use241
Engine Oil Additives244
When to Change Engine Oil244
What to Do with Used Oil245
Air Cleaner245
Automatic Transaxle Fluid247
When to Check and Change247
How to Check247
How to Add Fluid250
Engine Coolant250
What to Use251
Checking Coolant252
Radiator Pressure Cap254
When to Check Power Steering Fluid254
How to Check Power Steering Fluid255
Windshield Washer Fluid255
Adding Washer Fluid256
Brake Fluid257
Brake Wear259
Brake Pedal Travel259
Brake Adjustment259
Replacing Brake System Parts260
Vehicle Storage260
Bulb Replacement261
Headlamp Aiming264
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement273
Tire Inspection and Rotation275
Buying New Tires277
Uniform Tire Quality Grading277
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance279
Wheel Replacement279
Appearance Care281
Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile281
Cleaning Vinyl283
Cleaning Leather283
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel284
Care of Safety Belts284
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades284
Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile285
Washing Your Vehicle285
Finish Care285
Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)286
Sheet Metal Damage287
Finish Damage287
Underbody Maintenance287
Chemical Paint Spotting287
Appearance Care Materials Chart288
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)289
Engine Identification289
Service Parts Identification Label289
Electrical System290
Replacement Bulbs296
Capacities and Specifications296
Vehicle Dimensions297
Air Conditioning Refrigerants297
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule300
How this Section Is Organized302
Using Your Maintenance Schedule303
Selecting the Right Schedule303
Short Trip/City Intervals304
Change Engine Oil and Filter306
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule308
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule311
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule327
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule332
At each Fuel Fill336
At Least Once a Month336
At Least Twice a Year337
At Least Once a Year337
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information346
Customer Satisfaction Procedure347
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users349
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits350
Who Is Covered351
Canadian Roadside Assistance351
Courtesy Transportation351
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program352
Warranty Information353
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government353
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government354
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors354
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada354
Section 9 Index358

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