battery Oldsmobile Achieva 1995 s User Guide

CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature
Delco LOC 11’ is an theft deterrent feature for the
compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If
ignored, the system plays normally. If it is used, your
player won’t be usable if
it is ever stolen because it will
go to “LOC” mode any time battery power is removed.
It will also
go to LOC mode any time power from the
battery is turned off by the Battery Rundown Protection
feature (see“Battery Rundown Protection”
in the Index).
Until an unlock code is entered, it will not turn on.
The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret
code into the system. If your vehicle loses battery power
for any reason, you must unlock
the system with the
secret code before your audio system will turn on.
Setting the Anti-Theft System
1. Write down any six-digit number and keep it in a
2. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position.
3. Turn the PWR-VOL knob to turn the radio off.
safe place. This is your secret c.ode.
4. Press station preset buttons 1 and 4 at the same time
and hold
until bb---’’ shows on the display.
You now have only 15 seconds between each of the
following steps.
5. Press SET, and “000” will appear on the display.
6. Press SCAN until the first digit of your code
appears.
7. Press SEEK until the second and third digits of your
8. Press the TUNE knob (“000” will appear again on
code
appear.
the display).
9. Press SCAN until the fourth digit of your code
appears.
10. Press SEEK until the fifth and sixth digits of your
code appear.
11. Press the TUNE knob (“rEP’ will appear for five
seconds,
then 000 ).
12. Repeat steps 6 through 10. Then press the TUNE
knob again. SEC will appear, indicating that Delco
LOC IT’ is set, and your audio system is secure. If
bb---” appears, the steps were not successful, and
you must repeat the entire procedure.
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Disabling the Anti-Theft System
Enter your secret code by following these steps (you
will have only
15 seconds between each step).
1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position, and
turn
the radio off.
2. Press station preset buttons 1 and 4 at the same time.
SEC will appear in the display, indicating the audio
system is secure.
3. Press SET, and “OOO” will appear on the display.
4. Press SCAN until the first digit of your secret code
appears.
5. Press SEEK until the second and third digits of your
code appear.
display).
6. Press the TUNE knob (“000” will appear on the
7. Press SCAN until the fourth digit of your code appears.
8. Press SEEK until the fifth and sixth digits of your
code appear.
9. Press the TUNE knob. If the display shows “---,” the
radio is unsecured and will play again. If the display
shows SEC, the disabling sequence was unsuccessful
and the numbers did not match
the secret code.
If
you lose or forget your code, see your retailer.
Unlocking the System After a Power Loss
When battery power is reapplied to a secured audio
system after a
loss of power, the audio system will not
turn on and
LOC will appear on the digital display. You
will need to unlock the Delco LOC
11s system.
1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position, and
turn the radio
off.
2. Press SET, and “000” will appear on the display.
3. Follow steps 4-8 for disabling your anti-theft
system.
digital display if you are successful.
If SEC appears,
however, the numbers did not match, and your audio
system
is still locked.
4. Press the lower knob. The time will appear on the
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles ( 16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing
the sound to come and go.
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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than
just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way
to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel
as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour
or so until help comes.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
There may be times when you want to tow your
Oldsmobile behind another vehicle for use at your
destination. Be sure to use the proper towing equipment
designed for recreational towing. Follow the instructions
for the towing equipment.
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Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side
of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
Oldsmobile. But please follow the steps here to do it
safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered
by your
warranty.
Trying
to start your Oldsmobile by pushing or
pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if you
have
a manual transaxle. And if you have an
automatic transaxle, it won’t start that way.
To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to
start your Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
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You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in PARK
(P) or a manual
transaxle in NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lamps that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on
each battery.
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5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation.
If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you
connect
the cables, here are some things you should
know. Positive
(+) will go to positive (+) and
negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine
part. Don’t connect
(+) to (-) or you’ll get a short
that would damage the battery and maybe other
parts, too.
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a
remote positive
(+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
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7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the
positive
(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote positive
(+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good
battery’s negative
(-) terminal. Don’t let the other
end touch anything until the next step. The other end
of
the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It
goes to a heavy unpainted metal part
on the engine
of the vehicle with the dead battery.
9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that
move. The electrical connection
is just as good
there, but the chance
of sparks getting back to the
battery
is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.

11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
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2.3L Quad 4 Engine (CODE D)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Engine Oil Dipstick
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
(if equipped)
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Air Cleaner
Hydraulic Clutch
Fluid Reservoir (if equipped)
Battery
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Engine Coolant Surge Tank
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3.1L V6 Engine (CODE M)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped)
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Air Cleaner
Battery
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Engine Oil Dipstick
Engine Oil
Fill Cap
Engine Coolant Surge Tank
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