Oldsmobile Cutlass 1998 Owner's Manuals

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. The
key should
turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in
PARK
(P).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in OFF.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism /*"leek
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake's holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle
in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then
release
all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect-the complete exhaust sys~m Inspect the body near
@e-exhaust~system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections or other conditions which could cmse a heat
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11 ’ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967
or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
USAGE
Power Steering
System
Automatic Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Windshield
Washer Solvent Hood Latch
Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXR0N’-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Lubriplate’ Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
.Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages.
Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts.
Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY READING
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Section 8' Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain
service publications and
how to report any safety defects.
8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure
8-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Features
and Benefits
8-5 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program
8-6 Canadian Roadside Assistance
8-6 Courtesy Transportation
8-7 GM Participation
in an Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program 8-8
Warranty Information
8-8 Reporting Safety Defects to the United
8-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the States Government
Canadian Government
8-9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
8-9 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada

Customer Satisfaction Procedure Oldsmobile retailers have the facilities, trained
technicians and up-to-date information to promptly
address any concerns you may have. However,
if a
concern has not been resolved to your complete
satisfaction, take the following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member
of retail facility management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts
manager, contact the owner of the retail facility
or the
general manager.