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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and sewices which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety. dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
velicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant
mix if necessary. See ”Coolant“ in the Index
for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windsl1ield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information
label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
SO hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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At Least Once a Year Starter Switch
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
compartment, glove box door, console door and any
folding seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to
a corrosive environment.
I. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
around
the vehicle.
Brake’‘
in the Index if necessary) and the regular
brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal. and be
ready to turn
off the engine immediately if it starts.
should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
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Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock -- BTSI
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a level
surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake"
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine
off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don't start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs
service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key
to LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever
is in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice
a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your
GM retailer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make
SLI~~ any necessary repairs are
completed
at once.
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have
it repaired.
Steering, Suspension and Front-
Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of
wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system.
Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts
as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections,
or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Accelerator and cruise control cables should
not
be lubricated.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads
for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including
calipers, parking brake, etc.
You may need to have your
brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or
conditions result
in frequent braking.
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and
who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages. Also,
you should retain all
maintenance receipts.
Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Recora
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
I DATE I READING I SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
Program Features and Benefits
The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means
help isjust
a toll-free call away -- 24 hours a day, 365
days a year.
Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors
are on-call to provide you
with prompt assistance.
24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
Telephone Number
1-800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one number to call for
assistance
in the United States. Trained Customer
Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance
to
Aurora drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and
towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail
facility, take yo~~r request for an Oldsmobile
computerized
trip routing or simply answer any
questions the
ALII-O~~ driver may have about the
coverage provided by
YOLK Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance Program. The Oldsrnobile Roadside
Assistance number
is fully staffed and operational
24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Who Is Covered?
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance (Oldsmobile Edge)
covers all
1995 Oldsmobile vehicles.”
Coverage
is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, regcu-clless of
the driver, and is concurrent with the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period.
Oldsrnobile reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner
01- driver when in
Oldsmobile’s judgement the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
‘i: Vehic1c.s sold in Ccrrtnclcl hcwe CI sepcrrute roadside
crssistcrlm~ progrcm,
CIS described 1uter in this section.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer to the separate
brochure provided by the retailer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
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Service and Owner Publications
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's lnanuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for
all
current and many past model General Motors vehicles.
u. s.
Canada
I-800-55 1-4 123
1-800-668-5539
Service Manuals
Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair
infornution for
all chassis and body systems. They may
be l~sefd for owners
who wish to get a greater
understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for
owners with the appropriate skill level or training who
wish
to perform "do-it-yourself' service. These are
authentic General Motors service nlanuals meant for
professional. qualified teclmicians.
In sane cases they
refer
to specialized tools. equipment and safety
procedures necessary to service the vehicle.
Service Bulletins
Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly
sent to
all General Motors dealersl~ips~~-etail facilities.
GM monitors product performance in the field. When
service methods are found which promote better service
on GM vehicles. bulletins are created
to help the
technician perfom better service. Service bulletins
may
involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe
inexpensive service, others
will describe expensive
service. Some will advise new
or unexpected conditions,
and others may help avoid future costly repairs.
An
important reminder ... service bulletins are meant for
qualified technicians. Since these b~rlletins are issued
throughout the model year and beyond. an index is
required and published quarterly to help identify specific
bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order
an
index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a
GM dealer/retailer to see un index or individual bulletin.
Owner Publications
Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner
assistance booklets pmvide owners
with general
operation
and maintenance information.
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