seats Oldsmobile Cutlass 1998 Owner's Manuals

The 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner’s Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts prop\
erly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfo\
rt controls and how to operate your audio system.
Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful infomation and tips about the road and how to drive under different cond\
itions.
Problems on the Road
This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or ove\
rheated engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running pr\
operly and looking good.
Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and \
what fluids and lubricants to use.
Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects”\
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Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly. You can
also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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Seats and Seat Controls
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
Here Are Questions Many People
Ask About
Safety Belts
-- and the Answem
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Rear Seat Passengers
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for Children and Small Adults
Center Passenger Position
Children
Child Restraints
Larger Children
Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
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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
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.
Lift 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 into place.
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Head Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the
.re&@$ is closwt to the top of your ears. This position
ieducei the chance
of a neck injury in a crash.
Rear Seats
Folding Rear Seat
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only €or 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
vehicle,
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.
Don’t let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock
if you pull the belt across
you very quickly.
If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

Automatic ’hansaxle Operation
k Tour automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the
console between the seats.
PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the e&&e
is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re
on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. I€
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
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’ . For quick cool-down on very hot days, use VENT with
’ . the temperature knob all the way in the blue area and the
; A/C and RECIRCULATION buttons pressed. If this
; setting is used for long periods of time, the air in your
vehicle may become too dry.
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’: temperature knob in the blue area and the A/C button
f pushed in. The system will bring in outside air and cool it.
Heating
On cold days, use FLOOR and the outside air button
I with the temperature knob all the way in the red area.
The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it
to the floor outlets.
I Your vehicle has heat outlets that are directed toward
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. : the rear seat. Keep the area under the front seats
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rear seat passengers.
:If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can
use it to help your system provide warm air faster
when it’s cold outside
(0 OF (- 18 O C) or lower). An
engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine
and heating system use to provide heat. See “Engine
’ . Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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Defogging and Defrosting Windows
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows.
For each setting, adjust the temperature
control as desired.
To defrost the front window quickly, rotate the
temperature control knob all the way in the red area.
Use DEFROST and adjust the fan to the highest speed.
To warrn passengers while keeping the front window
clean, use DEFOG.
Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger
vents. The side window defogger vents are located
on the outside of the side instrument panel vents. To
defrost the side windows rotate the temperature control
knob all the way in the red area. Use
FLOOR and adjust
the fan to the highest speed. To control fogging of the
windows rotate the temperature control knob all the
way in the red area. Use DEFOG and adjust the fan
to the highest speed.
To defog the side windows while using air conditioning
use BI-LEVEL and adjust the fan to the highest speed and press the
A/C button. For added airflow to the side
windows aim the side vents toward the windows and
close the center vents.
RECIRCULATION will not work in DEFROST and
DEFOG. This is done to prevent recirculation of humid
inside air and allow the system to work properly.

Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE
994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth
1050172
16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tat, road oil and asphalt
1050173
16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass
1050174 16
oz. (0.473 L) White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from \
whitewalls
1050214 32
oz. (0.946 L)
Vinyl Cleaner
1050427 23
oz. (0.680 L)
Glass Cleaner
I 1052870 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Wash Wax Concentrate
I 1052918"" I 8 oz. (0.237 L) I Armor All" Protectant
1052925 16
oz. (0.473 L) Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleaner
1052929 16
oz. (0.473 L) Wheel Cleaner
1052930
8 oz. (0.237 L) Capture Dry Spot Remover
12345002 16
oz. (0.473 L)
Armor All" Cleaner
12345721 2.5
sq. ft. Synthetic Chamois
12345725 12
oz. (0.354 L)
Silicone Tire Shine
12377964 16
oz. (0.473 L)
Finish Enhancer
12377966 16
oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner Wax
12377984 16 oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products.
I See "Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops
Removes
dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
I Cleans and lightly waxes
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Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas " , plastic, -
rubber and vinyl I
Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels
and floor mats
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Spray on and rinse with water
Attracts, absorbs and removes
soils
Cleans and shines a variety of surface types
Shines vehicle without scratching Spray on tire shine
Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants
Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects &ish
Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks
'* Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
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A, RDO ACC B. WIPER MICRO 1- C. TRUNK
D. TURN LPS
REURFA E. PWFi MIRROR F. AIR BAG G. BFC BAT H. PCM ACC J. DR LOCK
K. IPC/BFC ACC CIRCUIT
PWRSEATS 0
010 OH
MICRO
DR UNLOCK
DR LOCK DR UNLOCK DRIVERS
STOP HWD IPCMVAC LPS LPS BA7T , , -- . ..
Usage
Radio
Wipers Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control
Turn Signals
Power Mirrors
Air Bag
HAZARD LPS
IPCIHVAC BATT
MICRO RELAY
TRUNKREL
CIRCUIT BRKR
PWR SEATS
MICRO RELAY DR UNLOCK
MICRO RELAY DR LOCK
MICRO RELAY
DRIVERS DR
UNLOCK
Usage
Body Function Control~Module
Powertrain Control Module
Door Locks
Body Function Control
Module, Cluster
Stoplamps
Hazard Lamps
Cluster, Climate Control
Remote Trunk Release Power Seats
Door Locks
Door Locks
Not Used
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Engine Compartment Fuse Black
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The engine compartment fuse block is located on
the driver's side
of the engine compartment, near the
air cleaner.
Fuse
Maxi-Fuses
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2)
Usage
Ignition Switch
Left-Hand Electrical
Center-Power Seats, Power
Mirrors,
Door Locks, Trunk
Release and Remote Lock Control
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