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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
ACID COULD BAllERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATIERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
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 BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
P
LIGHTER
HORN
)cr
SPEAKER
b
FUEL B
V
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system
checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you
if there is an electrical problem.
The system check includes the
air bag sensor, the air
bag modules, the wiring
and the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information on the air
bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should
go out. This means
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine
or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away. The
air bag readiness light should flash
for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to
warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Indicator Light
The charging system
indicator light will come
on when you turn
on the
ignition, but the engine is
not running, as a check to
show you it is worhg.
Then it should go out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and
you hear
a chime, you may have a problem with the
electrical charging system. It could indicate that you
have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical
problem. Have
it checked right away. Driving while
this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn
off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Brakes. Anti-Lock .......................... 2.54. 4.7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-13
BTSICheck
................................... 7-39
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-26
Back-up Lamp
.............................. 6-29
CHMSL
.................................... 6-29
Dome Lamp
................................. 6-31
Front Turn Signal Lamps
....................... 6-27
Headlamps
.................................. 6-27
Rear Turn Signal Lamp
........................ 6-29
BTSI
.................................... 2.24. 7.39
Stoplamp
................................... 6-29
Taillamp
.................................... 6-29
.Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-57
Carbon Monoxide
............... .2.10.2.25. 4.27 4-35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-37
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3.9. 3.14
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-22
CDPlayer
..................................... 3-14
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3- 19
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-41
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-33
Certification Label
.............................. 4-3 1
Chains. Safety ................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-40
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-20
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-29 Check Engine Light
............................. 2-55
Check Oil Light
........................... 2.59. 6. 10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-47
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-47
Child Restraints
................................ 1-36
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-38
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-40
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-42
TopStrap
................................... 1-37
WheretoPut
................................ 1-36
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-51
Cleaner.
Air ................................... 6-15
Cleaning
...................................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-46
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-45
Fabric
........................... ' ........... 6-41
Glass
....................................... 6-44
Inside
of Your Oldsmobile ...................... 6-41
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-43
Leather
..................................... 6-43
Outside
of Your Oldsmobile .................... 6-44
Special Problems
............................. 6-42
Stains
...................................... 6-42
Tires
....................................... 6-46
Vinyl
....................................... 6-43
Wheels
..................................... 6-46
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-44
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-23
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Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-29
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-27
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 13
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-40
IlluminatedEntryExit
........................... 2-38
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-33
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-39
Inspections
.................................... 7-41
Brake System
................................ 7-41
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-41
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-41
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-41
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-41
Steering
.................................... 7-41
Suspension
.................................. 7-41
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-41
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-43
Cluster
............................ .. ........ 2-48
Fuse Block
........................ 6.51.6.52. 6.53
Intensity Control
............................. 2-37
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-37
Heating
........................................ 3-4
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-38
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels
....................................... 6-49
Certification
................................. 4-31
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-49
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
.................... 6-49
Lamps
........................................ 2-35
Exterior
.................................... 2-35
Fog
........................................ 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-37
MirrorReading
............................... 2-38
OnReminder
................................ 2-35
Leaving
Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-23
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-22. 2-52
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.54. 4.7
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.53. 6.23
CheckEngine
................................ 2-55
CheckOil
.............................. 2.59. 6.10
Cruise
...................................... 2-60
DoorAjar
................................... 2-61
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
.................... 2-58
Interior ..................................... 2-37
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.55. 6.18
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-52
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