instrument cluster Oldsmobile Cutlass 1999 Owner's Manuals

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, 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.
2
-2 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-6 Remote Lock Control (Option)
2
-10 Trunk
2
-12 Theft
2
-13 Passlock

2-13 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-14 Ignition Positions
2
-16 Starting Your Engine
2
-17 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-19 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-23 Parking Brake
2
-24 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-26 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-27 Parking Over Things That Burn2
-28 Engine Exhaust
2
-28 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-29 Windows
2
-30 Horn
2
-30 Tilt Wheel
2
-31 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-38 Exterior Lamps
2
-40 Interior Lamps
2
-42 Mirrors
2
-44 Storage Compartments
2
-47 Sunroof (If Equipped)
2
-48 The Instrument Panel-Your
Information System
2
-50 Instrument Panel Cluster
2
-52 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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2-40 Fog Lamps
The button for your fog
lamps is on the instrument
panel, to the left of the
steering wheel, beside
the instrument panel
intensity control.
When using fog lamps, the ignition must be on, as well
as the parking lamps or the low
-beam headlamps.
Push the top of the button to turn the fog lamps on. An
indicator light on the button will glow when the fog
lamps are on. Push the top of the button again to turn the
fog lamps off.
The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high
-beam
headlamps are turned on. When the high
-beams are
turned off, the fog lamps will come on again.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
You can brighten or dim the
instrument panel cluster
lights by rotating the switch,
located to the left of the
steering wheel.
Illuminated Entry/Exit System
When you open any door, the lamps inside your vehicle
will go on. These lamps will fade out after about 40
seconds, or when the ignition is turned on after all doors
have been closed. If the ignition was recently turned off,
the lamps will fade out after four seconds. These lamps
will also go on when you press the vehicle symbol or
UNLOCK button on the remote lock control transmitter.

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The main components of your instrument panel are:
A. Fog Lamp Switch
B. Instrument Panel Intensity Control
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Cruise Control Switches (If Equipped)
E. Horn
F. Instrument Panel Cluster
G. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
H. Ignition Switch
I. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
J. Fuse PanelsK. Climate Control System
L. Accessory Power Outlet
M. Cigarette Lighter
N. Gear Shift Lever
O. Audio System
P. Parking Brake
Q. Tilt Wheel
R. Hood Release Lever
S. Trunk Release Button
T. Instrument Panel Cupholder

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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your vehicle is equipped with this cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the
following pages. Be sure to read them.

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To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,
follow these steps:
1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it.
2. Turn the ignition to OFF.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Remove the following fuses from the left side of the
instrument panel fuse block: A) Radio, B) Wiper,
H) Powertrain Control Module, K) Body Function
Control Module, Cluster. This will prevent your battery
from draining while towing. See ªInstrument Panel Fuse
Block
- Leftº in Section 6 for the location of these fuses.5. Turn the ignition to ACC.
6. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N).
7. Release the parking brake.
Remember to replace the fuses once you reach your
destination. To replace a fuse:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
3. Replace the fuse.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed
65 mph (105 km/h), or your vehicle could be
badly damaged.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block - Left
Fuse Usage
A Radio
B Wipers
C Trunk Release and Remote Lock
Control
D Turn Signals
E Power Mirrors
F Air BagFuse Usage
G Body Function Control Module
H Powertrain Control Module
J Door Locks
K Body Function Control Module,
Cluster
STOP LPS Stoplamps
HAZARD LPS Hazard Lamps
IPC/HVAC
BATTCluster, Climate Control
MICRO RELAY
TRUNK RELRemote Trunk Release
CIRCUIT BRKR
PWR SEATSPower Seats
MICRO RELAY
DR UNLOCKDoor Locks
MICRO RELAY
DR LOCKDoor Locks
MICRO RELAY
DRIVERS DR
UNLOCKNot Used

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Instrument Panel 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2
-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6
-56, 6-57, 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intensity Control 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification 4
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire
-Loading Information 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps 2
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror Reading 2
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2
-25 . . . . . . . Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-22, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti
-Lock Brake System Warning 2-54, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2
-54, 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator 2
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine 2
-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Oil 2
-60, 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise 2
-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Ajar 2
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Pressure Warning 2
-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2
-56, 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Wash 2
-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure 2
-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passlock
Warning 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1
-7, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Vehicle Soon 2
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock Out Switch 2
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinders 7
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Security 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning Light 2
-56, 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 7
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service, Body 7
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .