Battery Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1993 s User Guide

Using a match near a batteq
can cause battery gas to
explode. People have been hurt
doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a flashlight if you need
more light.
Be sure the battery has enough
water.
You don’t need to add water to the
Delco Freedoms battery installed in
every new
GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the
right amount
of fluid is there. If it is
low, add water to take care of that
first. If you don’t, explosive gas
could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn you. Don’t get it
on you. If
you accidentally get it in your eyes
or
on your skin, flush the place
with water and get medical help
immediately.
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5. Check that the jumper cables don’t
have loose or missing insulation.
If
they do, you could get a shock. The
vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here are
some things you should
know. Positive
(+) will go to positive (+) and negative
(-) will go to negative (-) or a metal
engine part. Don’t connect
(+) to (-) or
you’ll get
a short that would damage the
battery and maybe other parts, too.
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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to
the positive
(+) terminal of the
vehicle with the dead battery.
Use a remote positive
(+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
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Problems on the Road
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Jump Starting (CONT.)
7. Don’t let the other end touch metal.
Connect it to the positive
(+)
terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote positive
(+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative
(-) cable to the good battery’s
negative
(-) terminal.
Don’t let the other end touch anything
until the next step. The other end of the
negative cable
doesn’t go to the dead
battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted
metal part on the engine
of the vehicle
with the dead battery.
9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as
good there, but the chance
of sparks
getting back to the battery is much
less.
IO. Now start the vehicle with the good
battery and run the engine for a
while.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the
dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order
to prevent electrical shorting. Take
care that they don’t touch each
other or
any metal.

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3,IL V6 Engine (CODE TI
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
5. Battery
6. Air Cleaner
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Radiator Pressure Cap
IO. Engine Coolant Reservoir
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Service & Appearance Care
Bulb Replacement
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Baffery
Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco
Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s
time for a new battery,,+we recommend a
Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that
has the catalog number shown on the
original battery’s label.
Jump Starting
For jump starting instructions, see the
Index under lump Starting.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle
for
25 days or more, take off the black
negative
(-) cable from the battery. This
will help keep your battery
from
running down. In
this section you’ll find directions for
changing the light bulbs in some of the
lights on your Oldsmobile. You’ll also
find directions for adjusting the
alignment of the mini-quad headlights,
if you have this type.
Be sure to read the directions before
you begin to replace or adjust any lights
See the
Index under Replacement
Bulbs to find the type of bulb you need
to use.
Batteries have acid that can
burn you and gas that can
explode. You can be badly hurt
if
you aren’t careful. See the Index
under Jump Starting for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your deakr to
learn how to
prepare your vehicle for .longer storage
periods.
Halogen Bulbs ~~

Cooling System
3.1L V6 With 3-Speed Automatic Transaxle
......................................... 12.7 quarts
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
......................................... 12.5 quarts
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
......................................... 12.7 quarts 12.0
L
11.8 L
12.0 L -
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ......................................................... See refrigerant charge label
under hood.
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air
conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure
the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your
Oldsmobile
dealer.
Fuel Tank.. ........................................................................\
................. 16.5 gallons
Power Steering
Wheel Nut Torque
........................................................................\
.... 100 lb. ft.
Battery Size
3.1L V6 ........................................................................\
................... 525 CCA
Twin Dual Cam
(DOHC) 3.4L V6 ................................................ 690 CCA
Pump Only
........................................................................\
............. 2 pints
62.0
L
.925 L
(140 Nem)

Console. Rear Seat ............................. 84
Control of
a Vehicle .......................... 147
Convenience Net
............................... 53
Convex Outside Mirror
...................... 81
Coolant (see Engine Coolant)
Cruise Control .................................... 70
Cup Holder
......................................... 83
Curves. Driving on ........................... 154
Customer Assistance Information
... 309
Daytime Running Lights
............... 77
Dead Battery: What to Do
.............. 189
Defects, Reporting Safety
................. 314
Defensive Driving
............................ 144
Defogger, Rear Window
........... 112, 116
Defrosting Windows
......................... 11 1
Disc Brake Wear Indicators ............. 151
Door Locks ........................................ 47
Defogging Your Windows
....... 11 1, 115
Downshifting
........................... 170, 182
Driver Information System
................ 89
Driver Position
.................................. 22
Driving
............................................. 139
At Night
.......................................... 159
City
................................................ 165 Controlling a Skid
.......................... 158
Defensively .................................... 144
Drunken
........................................ 145
Freeway
......................................... 166
Hill and Mountain
........................ 170
In a Foreign Country
..................... 220
In Fog. Mist and Haze
.................. 164
In the Rain
...................................... 161
Long Distance
............................... 168
Loss of Control
.............................. 158
On Curves ..................................... 154
Passing
........................................... 156
Through Deep Standing Water
....... 57
Winter Driving
.............................. 173
With
a Trailer ................................ 181
Drunken Driving ............................. 145
Electric Outside Mirror Control
...... 82
Electrical Equipment. Adding
......... 269
Electronic Climate Control
.............. 1 13
Emergencies. Braking in
.................. 153
Emergencies on the Road ................. 187
Emergencies. Steering in
.................. 155
Emergency Starting ......................... 189 Emergency Towing
.......................... 193
Engine Block Heater
.................. 57. 229
Engine Coolant
................................. 234
Checking
& Adding .............. 235. 278
Proper Mixture to Use
................... 234
Safety Warnings
Temperature Gage
........................... 95
Temperature Warning Light
........... 95
Engine Exhaust
.................................. 66
Engine Identification
........................ 269
Engine Oil
........................................ 226
Additives
........................................ 228
Capacity
.......................................... 276
Checking
& Adding ............... 226, 278
Energy Conserving
......................... 228
Filter
....................................... 229, 283
Temperature Warning Light
........... 96
Engine Overheating
......................... 197
Engine Specifications
...................... 282
Engine, Starting
................................... 55
Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 219
About
.......................... 200. 234. 236
Disposing of Used Oil
.................... 229
Pressure Gage
................................. 97
When to Change
............................ 229
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Power Antenna ................. ............ ‘135
Power Door Locks
.............................. 48
Power Mirrors
.................................... 82
Power Seat Controls
.......................... 13
Power Steering ................................ 153
Power Steering Fluid
................ 237, 279
Power Windows
................................. 68
Power Window Lockout Control
Switch
............................................... 69
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
During
............................................. 25
Problems
on the Road ..................... 187
Publications (see
Service Publications)
Pulse Windshield Wipers .................... 75
Radiator Overheating
(see
Overheated Engine)
Radiator Pressure Cap ...................... 236
Radio (see
Audio Systems)
Rain. Driving in the .......................... 161
Reading Lights
.................................... 79
Rear Window Defogger
........... 112. 116
Rearview Mirror
................................ 80
Reclining Seatbacks ............................ 14
Remote Control Mirrors
.................... 82 Remote Lock
Control
......................... 49
Remote Positive Battery Terminal
.... 192
Remote Trunk Release
...................... 53
Replacement Bulbs
.......................... 280
Replacement Fuses ........................... 271
Replacement Parts
........................... 283
Replacing Safety Belts
........................ 42
Replacing Tires
................................ 255
Replacing Wheels
............................. 257
Replacing Windshield Wipers
.......... 250
Reporting Safety Defects
.................. 314
Restraint, Head
.................................. 15
Restraints. Child
................................ 31
Retractable Underhood Light ........... 226
Road Signs
....................................... 140
Color
.............................................. 140
Shape
............................................. 141
Symbols
.......................................... 142
Traffic Lights
................................. 142
Your
Own Signals ......................... 143
Roads. Hill and Mountain
............... 170
Roclung Your Vehicle
...................... 213
Stuck. If You Are
........................... 212
Rotation, Tire
................................... 254
Running Lights, Daytime
................... 77
S afety Belts ....................................... 16
Adults
.............................................. 21
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
........ 22
Center Passenger Position
............... 26
Children
........................................... 30
Child Restraints
............................... 31
Child Restraints, How to Install
...... 33
Child Restraints,
Where to Put
................................. 32
Cleaning ......................................... 262
Driver Position
................................ 22
Extender
.......................................... 41
How to Wear
.................................... 21
Passenger Belts
............................... 26
Pregnancy.
Use During ................... 25
Questions
& Answers ... 20,24,40, 43
Rear Safety Belts
.............................. 27
Replacement
..................................... 42
Right Front, Adult Passenger
.......... 26
Smaller Children and Babies
........... 30
Torn
.................................................. 43
Twisted
............................................ 25
Vehicles First Sold
in Canada ......... 21
Warning Light
.................................. 21
Why You Should Wear
Safety Belts
................................... 18 331

Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
.......................................... 268
Temperature Warning Light
.............. 95
Theft
.................................................... 51
Thermostat
........................................ 236
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 68
Time, Setting the .............................. 118
Tires ................................................. 252
Buying New
................................... 255
Chains
................................... 212, 258
Flat, Changing
............................... 205
Inflation
.......................................... 253
Inspection
& Rotation ................... 254
Loading
.................................. 250, 254
Pressure
......................................... 253
Quality Grading
............................ 256
Spare, Compact
............................. 211
Wear Indicators
............................. 255
Wheel Alignment
& Tire
Balance
....................................... 257
Wheel Replacement
...................... 257
When to Replace Wheels
............... 257
Winter Driving,
and Tires
..................... 173, 174, 258
Top Strap
........................................... 32
Torque Lock
..................................... 173 Towing a Trailer
.............................. 176
Traffic Lights
................................... 142
Trailer Towing
................................. 176
Driving with a Trailer
.................... 18 1
Maintenance ................................... 183
Trailer Brakes
................................ 180
Turn Signals
................................... 182
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
(see Automatic Trmsaxle)
Towing Your Oldsmobile ................ 193
Parking on Hills
............................ 183
Transaxle, Automatic
Transmission. Automatic
Trip Odometer
............................. 92. 93
Trunk
.................................................. 52
Trunk. Remote Release
...................... 53
Turn Signal Indicator ........................ 69
Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever
.. 69
Cruise Control
.................................. 70
Flash-to-Pass
.................................... 78
HigWLow Beam Changer
............... 78
Pulse Windshield Wipers ................. 75
Turn
& Lane Change Indicator ....... 69
Turn Signal Indicator
..................... 69
Windshield Washer
.......................... 75
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 74 Underhood
Light. Retractable
....... 226
Unleaded Gasoline
........................... 219
Urban Driving
.................................. 165
Upholstery Care
................................ 260
Khicle Identification Number
(VIN)
............................................. 268
Vehicle Storage
................................. 240
Ventilation
................................ 111. 117
VIN
................................................... 268
Voltmeter
........................................... 98
Vehicle Loading ................................ 250
Visor Vanity Mirrors
.......................... 82
Warning Flashers. Hazard
............ 188
Warning lights
Anti-Lock Brake System
................ 99
Battery
.............................................. 98
Brake
............................................... 98
Coolant Temperature ...................... 95
Fasten Belts ...................................... 21
Low Coolant .................................... 96
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