ignition Oldsmobile Achieva 1995 s User Guide

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a
brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to
apply your
regular brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If you
cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift
lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) --
as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button
before moving the shift lever.) See “Shifting Out of
PARK (P)” later in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE
(R) only after your vehicle is
stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see
“If
You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels.
To restart when you’re already
moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL
(N) when your vehicle is being towed.
I NOTICE: I
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine
racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
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Parking Brake
To set the parking
brake hold the regular
brake pedal down with
your right foot. Push
down the parking
brake pedal with your
left foot.
If the ignition
is on, the brake system
warning light will
come on.
To release the parking
brake
hold the regular
brake pedal down. Pull
the
BRAKE
RELEASE lever.
I NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows
what to do first to keep the trailer
from moving.
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)
Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
You have to apply your regular brakes before you can
shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the
RUN
position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P)
-- as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift into the gear you wish. (Press the shift
lever button before moving the shift lever.)
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual
transaxle in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking
brake.
If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer,
see “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF, not LOCK.
2. Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of
step
4.
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Windows
On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window
crank to open and close each window.
Power Windows (Option)
With power windows, switches on the driver’s armrest
control each
of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger
door
has a control switch for its
own window.
The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.
The driver’s window can be opened
a small amount by
pressing the switch rearward for less than one second.
When the switch
is held rearward for more than
one second and then released, the window will go
down all the way.
To stop the window while it is lowering, press the
switch, then release.
To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward.
Power Window Lock-Out Switch (Option)
On four-door models, this switch disables all passenger
power window switches. Push the right side of the
switch to lock the window switches. Push the left side of
the switch to unlock the window switches.
The Lock-Out Switch prevents passengers from opening
and closing windows. The driver can still control all
of
the windows with the switch in the lock position.

Lamps On Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition
while leaving the lamps on,
you will hear a warning
chime.
Flash-to-Pass (Except Canada)
Flash-to-pass lets you use your high beam headlamps to
signal a driver
in front of you that you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer you.
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high If your headlamps are off your high beam headlamps
will turn
on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you.
Then release it. When the high beams are on, a blue
light
on the instrument panel also will be on. lever there. Release
thelever to turn them
off.
If your headlamps are on, there will be no flash-to-pass
feature. Use the lever
to change between high and low
beams.
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To Get Out of Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal, if you have
a manual transaxle; OR
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
To Erase Cruise Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
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A LIGHTS
You can brighten or dim the instrument cluster lights by
rotating the wheel. Rotate the wheel all the way down to
turn
off the instrument cluster lights and displays.
Rotate
the wheel all the way up to turn on the courtesy
lamps.
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Fog Lamps (Option) Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only)
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OFF
LIGHTS
The
button for your
fog lamps is below the
instrument panel
intensity control. Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can
be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset. Several
countries, including Canada, require DRL.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system
will make your high and low-beam headlamps come on
at a reduced brightness when:
0 The ignition is on,
Push the button to turn the fog lamps on.
When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low beam
headlamps must be on.
Fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam
headlamps come on. When the high beams go
off, the
fog lamps will come on again.
0 The headlamp switch is off, and
0 The parking brake is released (manual transaxle); or
0 The transaxle is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
(automatic transaxle).
When the DRL are on, only your high and low-beam
headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and
other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t
be lit up either.
When it’s dark enough outside, your headlamps will
come on at
full brightness. The other lamps that come
on with your headlamps will also come on.

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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