rear view mirror Oldsmobile Cutlass 1999 Owner's Manuals

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Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust
the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position
that allows you see out the back window. To adjust the
height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the
mirror to the windshield.
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position.
Manual Remote Control Mirror
The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you
can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.
Adjust the driver's side
outside mirror with the
control lever on the
driver's door.
To adjust your passenger's side mirror, sit in the driver's
seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you.

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Here are some tips on night driving.

Drive defensively.

Don't drink and drive.

Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.

Since you can't see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.

Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.

In remote areas, watch for animals.

If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase. A 50
-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20
-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will
have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you'redriving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you
are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who
doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and
aren't even aware of it.

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Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as ªhighway hypnosisº?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road in less than a second, and you could crash and
be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:

Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.

Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.

If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.

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Fog Lamps 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Following Distance with a Trailer 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign Countries, Fuel 6
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 6
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gage 2
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries 6
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature 2
-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 2
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garment Hook 2
-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GAWR 4
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle 2
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box 2
-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross Axle Weight Rating 4
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR 4
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Halogen Bulbs 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flashers 5
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head Restraints 1
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamps 2
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High/Low Beam Changer 2
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring 6
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance 8
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating 3
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High
-Beam Headlamps 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Highway Hypnosis 4
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill and Mountain Roads 4
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches, Trailer 4
-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood
Checking Things Under 6
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 6
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 2
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning 4
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Positions 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated Entry/Exit 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Tire 6
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust System 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Seal 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front
-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot 7-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and Heater Hose 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7
-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 7
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Trip/Highway Definition 7
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Trip/Highway Intervals 7
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Right Schedule 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short Trip/City Definition 7
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short Trip/City Intervals 7
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Underbody 6
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Turns with a Trailer 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2
-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front Seat 1
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Remote Control Mirror 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol 6
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror Reading Lamps 2
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Remote Control 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Remote Control 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobility Program 8
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction Lever 2
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net, Convenience 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neutral, Automatic Transaxle 2
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle ªBreak
-Inº 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night Vision 4
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer, Trip 2
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off
-Road Recovery 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil, Engine 6
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Warning Light 2
-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Mirror 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating Engine 5
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications, Ordering 8
-10, 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . .
Paint Spotting, Chemical 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park
Shifting Into 2
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting Out of 2
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park, Automatic Transaxle 2
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking
At Night 2
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake 2
-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Mechanism Check 7
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Parking (Continued)
Lots 2
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over Things That Burn 2
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4
-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Position 1
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing 4
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing with a Trailer 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passlock
2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passlock
Warning Light 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
Accessory Outlets 2
-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option Fuses 6
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Mirror 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 1
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Fluid 6
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5
-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 8
-10, 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . .
Radiator 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3
-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4
-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear
Door Security Locks 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lock
-Out 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6
-33 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4
-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote
Lock Control 2
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release 2
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release Lockout 2
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Lock Control 2
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .