lock Oldsmobile Achieva 1997 Owner's Manuals

Vehicle Symbols
These
are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used
on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
4
BELTS
n
POWER
WINDOW 'tl
These symbols have
to do wilh
your lamps:
SIGNALS e e
TURN
RUNNING
.'****o
DAYTIME LAMPS
'**
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator
lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BAlTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(@)
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some other symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%-
LIGHTER n
HORN )tr
SPEAKER
b
FUEL e3

Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the seats -- how to
adjust them, and
also about reclining seatbacks and
head restraints.
Manual Seats
I A CAUTION:
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is
moving. The sudden movement could startle and
confuse you,
or make you push a pedal when you
don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when
the vehicle is not moving. Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it. Slide
the seat to where you want
it. Then release the lever and
try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the
seat
is locked in place.

4-Way Manual Seat Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)
I
There are two levers at the front of the seat. The left
lever
(A) adjusts the seat forward and back. The right
lever
(B) adjusts the angle of the front of the seat. Turn the knob on
the right of the driver’s seat cushion
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust support
for the
lower back.
The lever near the outer side of the seat
(A) unlocks the
seat allowing
it to slide forward and back. Then release
the lever and try to move the seat to be certain that it is
locked
in place.
The lever
on the right (B) allows you to tilt the seat up
and down.
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Power Seat (If Equipped) Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding
the switch up. Lower the rear of the seat by holding the
switch down,
Reclining Front Seatbacks
To adjust the power seat:
Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by
holding the switch up. Lower the front of the seat by
holding the switch down.
Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by
holding the control to the front or back.
Move
the seat higher by holding the control up. Lower
the seat by holding
the control down.
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of
the seat and move the seatback where
you want it.
Release the lever to lock the seatback.
Pull up on the lever and the seat will go
to an
upright position.
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Seatback Latches (2-Door Models)
The front seatback folds forward to let people get into
the back seat.
To fold a front seat forward, lift the seatback latch.
When you return the seatback to its original position, the
seatback
will lock.
Easv Ent Seat (2-Door Models)
A CAC JON:
If an easy entry right front seat isn’t locked, it
can move. In
a sudden stop or crash, the person
sitting there could be injured. After you’ve used
it, be sure
to push rearward on an easy entry seat
to be sure it
is locked.
The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get
in and out of the rear seat.
Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and
the whole seat will slide forward.
Move the right front seatback to its original position
after someone gets into the rear seat area. Then move
the seat rearward
until it locks.
Tilt the seatback completely forward again to get out.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there
are different rules for
smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in
your Oldsmobile, see the
part of this manual called
“Children.” Follow those rules
for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear
it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Don’t let
it get twisted.
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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs.
In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less
likely to slide under the lap belt.
If you slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should
go over the shoulder and across the chest.
These parts of the body are best able to take belt
restraining forces.
The safety belt locks
if there’s a sudden stop or crash.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models)
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that
is right for you.
To move it down, squeeze the release button and move
the adjuster to the desired position. You can move the
adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt
guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it,
try to move it down without squeezing the release button
to make sure it has locked into position.
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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely
to slide
under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen.
This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should
go over the shoulder and across the chest.
These parts
of the body are best able to take belt
restraining forces.
The safety belt
locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.
,A CAU1
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward
too much, which could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should
fit against your body.
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and information on starting,
shifting and braking.
Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
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2-7
2-10
2-12 2-12
2-13 2-14
2-
16
2-19
2-2
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2-25 2-28 2-29
2-3
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Keys
Door Locks
Remote Lock Control (If Equipped)
Trunk
Theft Passlock
TM
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle
Models Only) Shifting Out
of PARK (P) (Automatic
Transaxle) 2-3
1
2-32
2-32
2-33
1 2-34
1, 2-35
2-35
2-43
2-46
2-49
2-50
2-54
2-55
2-56
2-60 Parking
Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transaxle)
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Accessory Power Outlet
Sunroof (If Equipped)
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

One key is used for the
ignition, the doors
and all
other locks.
When a new Oldsmobile is delivered, the retailer
removes the key tag from the keys, and gives them
to
the first owner.
Each tag has a code on it that tells your retailer or a
qualified locksmith how
to make extra keys. Keep the
tags
in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able
to have new ones made easily using these tags.
If you need a new key, go to your Oldsmobile retailer
for the correct key
code.
NOTICE:
Your Oldsmobile has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft, therefore you
can
have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if
you ever lock your keys inside. You may even
have to damage
your vehicle to get in. So be sure
you have extra keys.