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Press the bottom switch with the master lamps symbol on
it to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
Press the side of the switch marked
OFF to turn off
your lamps.
Lamps On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF,
LOCK or ACCESSORY. To turn the tone off, press the
OFF switch.
Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful
in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful
in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off, and
the parking brake is released. When the
DRL are
on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
The instrument panel won’t be lit up either.
When
it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is
a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will also
come on.
When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular
lamps will go off, and your headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness of
DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off
until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when
you need it.
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To slide the crossrails to where you want them, push up
on the lever under each side of the crossrail. This will
release the crossrail and allow you
to slide it. When the
crossrail
is where you want it, push down on the lever to
lock.it into place.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
(91 kg) on the luggage qrrier may damage
your, vehicle.
When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of
a
proper size and weight, put it on the slats, as far
against the rear of the load, to help keep it from
moving.
You can then tie it down.
I forward as you can. Then slide the crossrail up
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity.and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,.
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier
is
locked and cargo is ‘still securely fastened.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
To use the lighter, press it in all the way, &d let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while’ it is heating..p you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overload, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
The front-ashtray must be completely gulled out to the
open position before the ashtray cover opens and smoking material can be deposited.
NOTICE:
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Don’t put papers and other things that burn
into your ashtray.
If you’ do, cigarettes or other
causing damage.
’ smoking materials could set them on fire,
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To remove the front ashtray, lift the release tab as high . ' Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
as possible, then remove the tray. I
There are smaller ashtrays inside the rehr doors. Press 4
PUSH to turn an ashtray around for use. - I*
Sun Visors
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1 To block out glare, you can swing down the top and
bottom visors. You can
also swing the'bottom visor from
side to side. Your visors may have an extension that can
be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap
for ,holding small items, such as maps.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull the-sun visor down and lift the cover to expose the
vanity ,mirror.
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Pull the sun visor down and.lift the mirror cover to turn
on the lamps.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're
going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things
you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
ANTI - LOCK CHECK GAGES
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK
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UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will come
on when you start your
engine and may stay on
for several seconds.
That‘s normal.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature.
If the
gage pointer moves into the
red area, your engine is
too hot!
If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving,
your Oldsmobile needs service. If the regular brake
system warning light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but
you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake
system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock
brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes.
See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn
the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed so it will be
ready
to warn you if there is a problem. It
means that your engine coolant has overheated.
Tf you
have been operating your vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your
vehicle and turn off the engine
as soon as possible.
In “Problems on the Road,”
this manual shows you what
to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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Temperature Knob
The upper knob regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn the knob clockwise
for warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise for
cooler air.
Mode Knob
The lower knob allows you to choose the direction of
air delivery.
OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside air
will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is
moving forward.
MAX A/C: This setting provides maximum cooling
with the least amount
of work. MAX A/C recirculates
much
of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly.
A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and
directs
it through the instrument panel outlets.
+fl BI-LEVEL A/C: Air is delivered through
the heater floor outlets
as well as the instrument
panel outlets.
fl VENT This setting directs airflow through the
instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning
compressor is not working when
VENT is selected.
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+’ HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through
the heater floor outlets and windshield defroster outlets.
+fl BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the
heater floor outlet
and the windshield defroster outlets.
9 DEFROST This setting directs most air through
the windshield defroster outlets and some through the
heater outlets.
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Air Conditioning Heating
On hot
days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
For quick cool-down
on very hot days, use MAX A/C
with the temperature knob turned counterclockwise.
This setting should be used to keep odors and/or dust
from entering the vehicle. For normal cooling on hot
days, use A/C with the temperature knob turned
counterclockwise.
On cool but sunny days, use
BI-LEVEL A/C to deliver
warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument
panel outlets.
When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed
and power.
This is normal because the system is
designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep
the desired temperature. The
heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it. On cold days, use HEATER with the
temperature knob turned clockwise.
BLEND is useful in
cool weather when you have fog or ice on the
windshield or side windows.
If you use the optional engine coolant heater before
starting your engine, your heating system will produce
warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in
cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air
through your vehicle. Airflow is through the instrument
panel outlets.
Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to
the inside
of your vehicle when it is moving. When the
vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any mode and any fan speed.
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Ventilation Tips
You will find air outlets in the center and on the sides of
your instrument panel.
You can move
the outlets to direct the flow of air, or
close the outlets altogether. When you close an outlet,
it
will increase the flow of air coming out of any outlets
that are open.
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0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work
far better, reducing the
chance
of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle
in cold weather, move the
blower control to
HI for a few moments before
driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow
and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air
to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid, days use BLEND to keep the
windshield and side windows clear.
Use
DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly
in extreme humid or cold conditions.
Turn the temperature knob clockwise and move the fan
control toward
HI.
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Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure.
You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if
you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're
getting the most out
of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player with Equalizer
Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold SEEK
until the correct minute appears
on the display. Press and
hold
SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with
Compact Disc Player
Press SET. (The radio may be on or off.) Within five
seconds, press the SEEK right
or left arrow until the
correct minute appears on the display. Press and hold
SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Equalizer
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL:
This knob turns the system
on and off and controls the volume. Press the knob to
display the time
with the ignition off, to switch between
the clock and radio when the radio is on, and to go from
one side of
the tape to the other when a tape is playing.
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
(Option)
Playing the Radio
POWER-VOL:
This knob turns the system on and off
and controls the volume when
the ignition is on. Volume
is displayed unless BAL, FADE,
BASS or TREB
are adjusted.
MUTE: Press this button to stop all sound from the
radio or compact disc player. Press MUTE again to
resume sound.
RCL: Press this button to display the time with the
ignition off and to switch between
the clock and radio
when
the radio is on.
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Finding a Station
TUNE-BAND:
Turn this knob to tune in radio stations.
Press
it to switch between AM and FM. AM or FM will
show briefly on the display.
SEEK: Press the right arrow to go to the next higher
station and the left arrow to
go to the next lower station.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a
few seconds. SC will appear on the display. The radio
will go
to the next station, stop for a few seconds, then
go to the next station. Press
SCAN again to stop
scanning and stay at
a station.
PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons
let you return to your favorite stations. They are also
used when you play
a compact disc. You can set up to
10 stations (five AM and five FM).
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. (SET appears on the display.)
3. Press one of the five pushbuttons, within five seconds,
to store the station. Whenever you press that numbered
button, the station
you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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