steering wheel Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1995 Owner's Manuals

How does an air bag restrain? .*-=
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or
the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the.
protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute.
the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s
upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But,
air bags would not help you in many types of collisions,
including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily
because an occupant’s motion is not toward the
air bag.
Air bags should never be regarded as anything more
than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in
moderate to severe: frontal or near-fmptal collisions.
What will you see after an air bag inflates?.
After .the air bag inflates, it quickly- deflates. This occurs
so quickly that some people may not even realize the air
bag inflated. Some components
of the air bag module in
the steering whekl hub for the driver’s
air bag, or the
instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will
be hot for a short time,. but the part of the bag that comes
into contact with you will not be hot to the touch.’ There
will be some smoke and dust coming fromvents in the
deflated>air bags.
Air bag inflation will not. prevent the
driver from seeing or from being able to steer the
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vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle.
,. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
right--front passenger
air bag.
I Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the , . ..
The air bags are designed to inflate only once. AfteT
they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air
bag system.
If you don’t get them, the air bag syskm
won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modbles and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle c,overs the need to replace other parts.

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module,
which records information about -the air bag system.
The module records information about the readiness
of
the system, when the sensors are activated and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your air bag
system won’t work properly. See your retailer for
service.
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the
right front passenger’s air bag, they may not
work properly. You may have to replace the
air
bag module in the steering wheel or both the air
bag module and the instrument panel fop the
right front passenger’s
air bag. Do not open or
break the air bag covers.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Oldsmobile
Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be ..
serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several
places around your vehicle. ,You don’t want the system
to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Your Oldsmobile retailer and the
1995 Cutlass Supreme
Service Manual have infomation about servicing. your
vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service
manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

Glove Box Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target
€or joy riders or professional
thieves
-- so don’t do it.
When you paik your Oldsmobile and open the driver’s
door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
igmtion and transaxle.
And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them in a storage
area, or take them with you.
Use the door key
to lock and unlock the glove box..To
open, lift the latch.
Theft
.. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Oldsmobile has a number of theft
deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it
can make it &possible to steal. However, there are ways
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up
and take your keys.
But-what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? ’
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
0 Lock the glove box.
or
glove box.
you can help.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
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New Vehicle “Break-In” Ignition Switch
NOTICE:
Your *modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an
elaborate “break-in.” But it
will perform better
in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow 0- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the fist
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
’ your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See
“Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions:
ACC (A): This position lets you use things like the
radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. To
use
ACC, push in the key and turn it toward you. Your
steering wheel will stay locked.
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LOCK: Before you put the key into the ignition switch,
the switch' is in LOCK. It's
also the only position in
which you can remove your
key. This position locks
your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle.
It's a
theft-deterrent feature.
OFF (B): This position lets you turn off the engine but "
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering
wheel like LOCK. Use
OFF if you must have your
vehicle pushed or towed.
RUN (C): This position is where the key returns after
you start your vehicle. With the engine
off,. you can use
RUN to display some of your warning and indicator
lights. 1
i ' START (D): T~S position starts your engine.
A wafning chime will sound if you open the driver's
door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and
the key is
in the ignition.
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Power Windows The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature.
This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch,
and the driver’s window will open
a small amount. If the
rear
of the switch is pressed all the way down, the.
window will go all the way down.
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To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front
of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the
front of the switch.
On four-door models, the driver’s window controls also
include a lock-out, switch. Press
LOCK to stop’ front and
rear passengers from using. their window switches. The
driver can still control all the windows with the lock on.
Press the other side
of .the LOCK button for normal
window operation.
Horn
‘S*witches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the Press either horn symbol on your steering wheel to
windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each sound the horn.
passenger door has a switch for its own ‘window.

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Tilt Steering Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows
you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to the
highest .level to give your
legs more room when you
e& and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull, the
lever. Move the steering wheel to
a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
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0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp HighLLow Beam
Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
0 Cruise Control (Option)
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Steering Wheel Touch Controls (Option) 8S FAN: Press the up or down arrows to increase or
decrease fan speed.
TEMP: Press the up or down arrows to change the
temperature setting for the driver.
VOL: Press the up or down arrows to increase or
decrease volume.
SEEK: Press the button to tune to the next radio station.
If a tape or compact disc is playing, the player will
advance to the next selection.
’ PROG: Press to play a station you have programmed on
the radio preset buttons.
You
can control certain comfort control and audio -
system functions using the buttons on your steering
wheel.
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Remember: Anti-iock doesn’t change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal.
If you get too
close to the .vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time
to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly. slows or
stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even
though
you have anti-lock brakes.
,_ Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops
or the system is not, functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
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To Use Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system
working, or you may notice some noise, but this is
normal. When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake
pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the LOW TRAC
light will come’on., See “Anti-Lock Brake System
Active Light”
in the Index.
Braking .,in Emergencies
Usti your anti-lock braking system when you’need to.
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time.
In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
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Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each
of us is subject to
the samelaws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you
turn
the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, $the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While
you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can
control.

Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then
you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems
--
steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where
the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration
can demand too much of those places. You can lose
control.
What should you do if’this ever happens? Ease up on the
accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it
to go, and slow down.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and
find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out
from between
parked cars and stops right in front of,you. You can
avoid these problems by braking
-- if’you can stop in
time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s
the time for evasive action
-- steering around the
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should problem.
adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are
Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in emergencies
based on good weather and road conditions. Under less like these. First apply your brakes. It is better to remove
favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower.
as much speed as you can from a possible collision.
If you need to reduce your speed as’you approach a Then steer around the problem, to the left or right’
curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front depending
on the, space available.
wheels are straight ahead.
Try to .adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the
cye. Maintain a reasonabie, steady speed. Wait
to
accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then
accelerate gently into the straightaway.
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