service indicator Oldsmobile Achieva 1995 Owner's Manuals

Low Coolant Level Warning Light
LOW
WASH
FLUID
LOW
COOLANT
1
If this light comes on and
stays on, the vehicle should
promptly be pulled off the
road and the coolant level
checked.
See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index. If there are visible
signs of steam, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index
before opening the hood. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as you can.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon
Light)
I
LY
SERVICE
ENOINE
SOON
A computer monitors
operation of your fuel,
ignition and emission
control systems.
This light should come on when the ignition
is on, but
the engine is not running,
as a check to show you it is
working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right
away. If
it stays on, or it comes on while you are
driving, the computer is indicating that you have a
problem. You should take your vehicle in for service
soon.
2-65

Hook. Garment ................................. 2-51
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-21
Adding
.................................... 6-2 1
Hydroplaning ................................... 4- 16
Horn
......................................... 2-33
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Checking
................................... 6-21
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
......... 5-28
Ignition Key Positions
........................... 2- 13
Ignition Switch
................................. 2- 13
Illuminated Entry System
.......................... 2-5
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-47
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-40
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-40
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-40
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-54
Inspections
Brakesystem
............................... 7-40
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Bootandseal
.............................. 7-40
Instrument Panel Cluster Gage
....................................... 2-57
.Standard
................................... 2-56
Instrument Panel Intensity Control ................. 2-43
Instrument Panel, Cleaning
....................... 6-44
J ack. Tire .................................... 5-20
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2 Key
Lock Cylinders
............................ 7-37
Key Release Button
............................. 2-14
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-13
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Lamp Controls
................................ 2-35
Lamp, Underhood
.............................. 6-11
Lamps, Daytime Running
........................ 2-44
Lamps On Reminder
............................ 2-36
Lane Change Indicator
........................... 2-34
Larger Children, Safety Belt Use
................... 1-44
Latches, Front Seatback
........................... 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-28
Air Bag Readiness
...................... 1-20, 2-60
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
........... 2-63, 4-6
Brake System Warning
........................ 2-62
Charging System
............................. 2-60
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............ 2-64
EngineOil
.................................. 2-67
Engine Oil Pressure
.......................... 2-67
Low Coolant Level
........................... 2-65
Low Washer Fluid Warning
.................... 2-70
Safety Belt Warning
...................... 1-7, 2-59
Up Shift (Manual Transaxle)
.............. 2-24, 2-61
LampTrunk
................................... 2-46
Lamps, Fog
................................... 2-44
Lights CheckGages
................................ 2-66
CheckOil
.................................. 2-68
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon)
. 2-65
9-6

Lighter ....................................... 2-52
Loading Your Vehicle
............................ 4-29
Locks Automatic Door
.............................. 2-4
Door
....................................... 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................ 2-5
Steering Column
............................. 7-38
Window
.................................... 2-32
Lockout Feature, Trunk
........................... 2-9
Long Trip, Before Leaving on a
.................... 4- 19
Loss of Control
................................ 4- 12
Low Coolant Level Warning Light
................. 2-65
Low Maintenance Battery
........................ 6-28
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
.................. 2-70
Lubricants and Fluids
......................... 7-41, 42
Lubrication, Body
.............................. 7-37
TIIUI~
....................................... 2-9
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-43
Maintenance Schedule Owner
Checks and Services .................... 7-36
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
............... 7-40
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
......... 7.41. 42
Schedule
I Definition .......................... 7-4
Schedule
II Definition .......................... 7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................. 7-2
Maintenance, Normal Replacement
Parts ............ 6-57
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-48
Maintenance. When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Schedule1
................................... 7-6
ScheduleII
................................. 7-26 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon)
.... 2-65
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
Manual Adjustable Seat (Four-Way) ................. 1-2
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-48
Manual Transaxle
FifthGear(5)
............................... 2-24
First Gear
(1) ................................ 2-23
FourthGear(4)
.............................. 2-24
Neutral (N) Position
.......................... 2-24
Parking Your Vehicle
......................... 2-29
Reverse
(R) Position .......................... 2-24
Shift Light
.................................. 2-24
SecondGear(2)
............................. 2-24
Shiftspeeds
................................ 2-25
Shifting
.................................... 2-23
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-15
Third Gear (3)
............................... 2-24
Methanol
(In Fuel) ............................... 6-3
Mirrors
Convex Outside
............................. 2-47
Inside Daymight Rearview
.................... 2-47
Manual Remote Control
....................... 2-48
Power Remote Control
........................ 2-48
Visor Vanity
................................ 2-48
MTBE(InFue1)
................................. 6-3
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2. IO
Neutral (N) Position. Automatic Transaxle ........... 2-20
Neutral (N) Position. Manual Transaxle
............. 2-24
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-12
Nightvision
................................... 4-13
9-7

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1 . 1
Seats and Seat Controls ........................... 1 . 1
Second Gear (2). Automatic Transaxle .............. 2-2 I
Second Gear (2) . Manual Transaxle ................. 2-24
Service
........................................ 6-1
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-7
Service Bulletins. Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
2-65
Service Manuals . Ordering ........................ 8-7
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-50
Service Publications .............................. 8-7
Service Work. Doing Your Own
.................... 6- 1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsrnobile ........ 1-24
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-48
Shift Light. Manual Transaxle ................ 2-24 . 2-61
Shift Speeds. Manual Transaxle
.................... 2-25
Shifting Into Park (P) ............................ 2-27
Shifting Out
of Park (P) .......................... 2-29
Shifting. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2- IC)
Signaling Turns ................................ 2-34
Skidding
...................................... 4-12
Sound Equipment
. Adding ........................ 3- 15
Spare Tire. Cornpact ............................. 5-27
Specifications Chart
............................. 6-57
Speedometer (Std and Gage Cluster)
................ 2-58
Split Fold-Down Seat
............................ 1-6
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-43
Starter Switch
.................................. 7-37
Starting Your Engine
2.3Liter
.................................... 2-15
3.1Liter
.................................... 2-16
Autolnatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- IS
Manual Transaxle ............................ 2- I5
Steam . If Coming From Your Engine ............... 5- I2
Steering ....................................... 4-8
Steering Wheel.
Tilt ............................. 2-33
Steering.
In Emergencies .......................... 4-9
Steering. Power
................................. 4-8
Steering
. Tips ................................... 4-8
Storage Armrest
................................ 2-49
Storage
. Of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-29
Storage. Sunglasses
............................. 2-53
Stuck. If You Are
............................... 5-28
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-48
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-53
Sunroof
....................................... 2-53
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ............... 1-20
Symbols . Vehicle .................................. v
Steering Column Lock ........................... 7-38
Surge
Tank Pressure Cap ......................... 6-23
Tachometer (Gage ~~uster)
...................... 2-69
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-31
Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-58
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-16
Theft
......................................... 2-11
Theft Deterrent Feature. CD Player ................. 3-13
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear
(3). Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-21
Third Gear
(3) . M;UILI~~ Transaxle .................. 2-24
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-33
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-5
Tire Chains .................................... 6-41
Tire Inspection
and Rotation ...................... 6-35
Tire Loading
................................... 4-29
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