Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1993 Owner's Manuals

Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst
into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Some are dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use
anything in a container to clean
your Oldsmobile, be sure to follow the
instructions.
And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning
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Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride Turpentine
Benzene Acetone Lacquer Thinner
Naphtha Paint Thinner Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous-some more than others-and thev can all damage
your vehicle, too.
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Cleaning the Inside of Your
Oldsmobile
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of
dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a
clean, damp cloth.
Your Oldsmobile dealer has two
GM
cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and
a foam-type powdered cleaner. They
will clean normal spots and stains very
well.
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the
Clean up stains as soon as you can-
cleaner label.
before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and
change to a clean area often. A
soft
brush may be used if stains are
stubborn.
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-
ventilated area only. If you use them,
don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately
or it
will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove
Always clean a whole trim panel or
any
loose dirt.
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch
or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean
sponge.

Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces of the instrument
panel.
Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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Care of Safety Belts
.Keep belts clean-and dry.
Do not bleach or dye safety
belts.
If you do, it may
severely weaken them.
In a crash
they might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean safety
belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.

Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM
Glass Cleaner
(GM Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals-
on the inside rear
window, since they may have to
be
scraped off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the
inside
of the rear window, an electric
defogger element may be damaged.
Any
temporary license should not be
attached across the defogger grid.
Inside Center High-Mounted
stOp/ight
(2-DOOR MODELS)
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
If you would like to clean the inside
surface
of the rear window or need to
replace a bulb, you can remove the
stoplight housing by following these
steps:
1. Remove the two Phillips-head screws
from the cover.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Unclip the bulb carrier.
4. Pull the bulb out to replace. Push in a
5. Clip the bulb carrier back into place.
6. To remove the stoplight lens to clean
the window, remove the
two nuts on
either side of the housing.
new
bulb.
7. Replace the cover.
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Inside Center High-Mounted
SfOP/@hf (4-DOOR MODELS)
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
If you would like to clean the inside
surface of the rear window or need to
replace
a bulb, you can remove the
stoplight housing by following these
steps:
1. Remove the two Phillips-head screws
2. Pull down the cover.
3. Unclip the bulb socket from the
4. Pull the bulb out to replace. Push in a
from
the cover.
housing. new bulb.
5. Press the bulb socket back into the
housing.
6. Remove the lens to clean the window
by pressing in
on the ends of the lens.
7. Replace the cover.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or
if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or
other material may be
on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield
with
GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@
(GM Part No. 105001 1). The
windshield is clean
if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously
with a cloth soaked in
full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse
the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked
on a
regular basis and replaced when worn.

Cleaning the Outside of Your
Oldsmobile
The paint finish on your vehicle
provides beauty, depth of color,
gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
finish is to keep it clean by washing it
often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct
rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents.
Use liquid hand,
dish or car washing (non-detergent)
soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that
contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to dry on the surface, or
they could stain.
Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and
water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may
cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Oldsmobile may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get
GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See the
Index under Appearance Care.)
Your Oldsmobile has a “basecoat/
clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat
gives more depth and gloss to the
colored basecoat.
Aluminum Wheels (IF so EQUIPPED)
Your aluminum wheels have a
protective coating similar to the painted
surface of your Oldsmobile. Don’t use
strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
or other abrasive cleaners on them
because you could damage this coating.
After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be
applied.
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White Sidewall Tires
Your Oldsmobile dealer has a GM
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can
Weathersfrips
These are places where glass or metal
meets rubber. Silicone grease there will
make them last longer, seal better, and
not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a
clean cloth
at least everv six months.
Sheet Mefal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-
corrosion material
to the parts repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion
protection.

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Fiberglass Springs Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather
and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage can take two forms:
blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations,
and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although
no defect in the paint job
causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at
no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within 12 months or 12,000
miles
(20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
Vehicle Identification Number
0
This is the legal identifier for your
Oldsmobile.
It appears on a plate in the
front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you
look through the windshield from
outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and
Service
Parts labels and the certificates
of title and registration.