OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 1997 Repair Manual

D0o.r Locks
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children - can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety
belts properly, lock your doors, and you
will be
far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use
your key or RemoteLock Control
transmitter,
if your vehicle has this option.
From the inside,
to lock the door, move the locking
lever forward.
To unlock the door, move the locking lever rearward.
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Power Door Locks Rear Door Securitv Locks
The switch is located on the inside of the rear door.
To use one
of these locks:
1. Move the switch up.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing on the other rear door.
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The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened
from the inside when this feature is in use.
If- you
want to open a rear door when the security lock
is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and
older children know how these security locks work, and
how to cancel the locks.
To cancel the rear door lock
I. Unlock the door from the inside and open it from
2. Move the switch down. the outside.
3.
Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear doors will now work normally.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving your vehicle, open your door
and lock the doors
from the inside, then get out and
close the door.
Remote Lock Control (If Equipped)
If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and
unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote
lock control transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
In addition, the system
illuminates the interior
lights for a set period of
time. The Remote Lock
Control system consists of
a receiver, which is located
in the vehicle, and two
hand-held transmitters.
Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with hdustry Canada Rules.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-2 10 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try
this:
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your Oldsmobile
retailer or a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
Operation
The following functions are available with the Remote
Lock Control system:
LOCK: All doors will automatically lock when the
LOCK button on the transmitter
is pressed. Press the
button a second time and you will hear a “chqf’ to
indicate that the doors have been locked.
UNLOCK: The driver’s door will unlock automatically
when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed.
If the UNLOCK button is pressed again within five
seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
Trunk Release: The trunk will unlock anytime the
vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed, the
trunk lockout is not engaged and the gear selector is
in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N> .
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Matching Tral ~ itter(s) To Your V ~ le
Each remote lock COI 11 transmitter is coded to prevent
another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you
go to
your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters
matched to it.
You can match your transmitter to as many
1997
General Motors vehicles as you own, as long as they
have the same Remote Lock Control system. Contact
your retailer- for assistance with this.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote lock
control transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak
if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
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NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your
body transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver, follow
these directions:
1. Stand close to your vehicle,
2. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on
the transmitter at the same time,
3. Hold the buttons .for five seconds. In this. the, the
doors should lock and unlock once. This confirms
the resynchronization.
If the doors do not lock and
unlock, see your retailer
for service.
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Trunk
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and
turn the
trunk lock cylinder.
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
7h-n the fan on your heating or cooling system
to
its highest speed with the setting on VENT.
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls’’ in the Index.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Remote Trunk Release
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trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened
with the key, but not with the remote lock cantrol ~
transmitter (if equipped).
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Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your Oldsmobile has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put
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on it can make it impossible to steal. Howevex, there
are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
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Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Passlock TM
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your key? What if you
have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
Lock the glove box.
or glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Your vehicle
is equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is armed once the key is removed from the ignition.
Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is
turned with a valid key.
If a correct key is not used,
fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light
will go
off after the engine is started. If the THEFT
SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing
before starting the engine.
If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine
is running, a problem has been detected and the system
may need service. See your retailer for service.
In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance Program at
1-800-442-OLDS (6537).
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New Vehicle “Break-In” Ignition
Positions
NOTICE:
Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an
elaborate “break-in.” But
it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
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0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle
starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow
a trailer during break-in. See
“Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to four positions.
OFF (A): Before you put the key into the ignition
switch, the switch is
off. It is the only position from
which you can remove the key. This position locks your
ignition and transaxle.
A warning chime will sound if
you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off
and
the key’is in the ignition:
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