Oldsmobile Achieva 1995 Owner's Manuals

When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will
go off, and your high and low-beam headlamps change
to the reduced brightness of the
DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake
on a manual transaxle or put the vehicle in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) on an automatic transaxle, while
the ignition is in the
OFF or LOCK position. Then start
the vehicle. The
DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake on a manual transaxle or shift out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N) on an automatic transaxle.
Front Reading Lamps (Option)
As with any vehicle, you should turn the regular
headlamp system on any time you need it.
These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come
on when you open the doors.
To turn on a reading lamp when
the doors are closed,
press the button. Press it again to turn the lamp
off.
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Front Readinmap Lamps (Option) Trunk Lamp
If your vehicle has a sunroof, it will have a rearview The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk.
mirror and lamps. The lamps go on when you open the
doors. When the doors are closed, turn the lamps on and
Battery Rundown Protection
off with the switch. Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a Battery Rundown
Rear Reading Lamps (Option) Protection feature designed to protect your vehicle's
battery.
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These overhead lamps and the interior courtesy lamps
will come
on when you open the doors.
To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed,
press the button. Press it again to turn
off the lamp. When
any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell, or
glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the
Battery Rundown Protection system will automatically
shut the lamp off after
20 minutes. This will avoid
draining the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, either:
0 The ignition must be turned on
0 The activated lamp switch must be turned off and
then on,
OR
0 A front door must be opened.
The Battery Rundown Protection feature will also be
activated when any door
of your vehicle is left open.

Also, if your vehicle is left with the ignition turned off
for over 24 days, battery power to your clock, audio
system and Remote
Lock Control (if you have this
option) will be turned
off to reduce battery drain. When
the ignition is turned on again, battery power will
be
resupplied. However, under these conditions, it will be
necessary to reset the clock and audio system settings.
Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more
from the driver’s seat.
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Manual Remote Control Mirrors
The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you
can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.
Adjust the driver side
outside mirror with the
control lever on the
driver’s door.
To adjust your passenger side mirror, sit in the driver’s
seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you.
Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)
This selector knob
controls both outside
rearview mirrors. Select the mirror
you
want to adjust by
rotating the knob to
the left or right.
Adjust each mirrof
SO that yoil can Just see the side of
your vehicle when you are sitting
in a comfortable
driving position.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Open the visor cover to expose the vanity mirror.
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Armrest Storage Compartment
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Glove Box Cup Holder
The front armrest opens into a storage area for cassette
tapes, gloves, etc.
To open it, push in the button and lift
the front edge.
To access the cup holder, open the glove box.
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Console CupKOin Holder Rear Seat Cup Holder
The
console provides space for holding a cup or soft
drink.
You may also place coins in the appropriate slots in the
coin holder.
To access the rear seat cup holder, 8113 the daor down.

Garment Hook Ashtray and Lighter
Push down on the tab marked with a hanger symbol to
fold down the garment hook.
Lift the cover to reveal the ashtray.
To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling up on the
snuffer.
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To clean the rear ashtray, pull rearward and then press
down on the snuffer.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire, causing
damage.
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and 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. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when
it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.

Sunglasses Storage
Place your sunglasses in the open area located above
you in the overhead console.
Sunroof (Option)
Open the sunshade by
when using the vent
position. hand
Press and release the rear
of the switch and the sunroof
will open to the vent position.
rress me rear or me swncn again to open the glass panel
and the sunshade. Press the switch again to stop the
panel in any position.
Press and hold
the front of the switch to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be closed
by hand.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed
if
your Oldsmobile has an electrical failure.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of
the sliding glass panel. Damage will occur and the
sunroof may
not open or close properly.
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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.