lock Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1995 s Owner's Guide

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LOCK: Before you put the key into the ignition switch,
the switch' is in LOCK. It's
also the only position in
which you can remove your
key. This position locks
your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle.
It's a
theft-deterrent feature.
OFF (B): This position lets you turn off the engine but "
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering
wheel like LOCK. Use
OFF if you must have your
vehicle pushed or towed.
RUN (C): This position is where the key returns after
you start your vehicle. With the engine
off,. you can use
RUN to display some of your warning and indicator
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A wafning chime will sound if you open the driver's
door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and
the key is
in the ignition.
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I!” sure the shift lever
is fully into PARK (P) range
before starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a
!brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
Bwhen the ignition is in
RUN. If you cannot shift out of
PARK.(P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing
it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake
pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button
if you
have a console shift. Then move the shift lever out
of
PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button if
you have a console shift. See “Shifting Out of
PARK (P)” in the Index.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting’ to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is :
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
is
stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see
“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.
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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels.
To restart when you’re
already moving, use NEUTRAL
(N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL
(N) when your vehicle is being towed.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine
racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK
(P). This is called “torque lock.” To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) properly before you 1,eave the driver’s
seat.
To fmd out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
When you
are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
before you release the parking brake.
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to. have ,
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of
the pressdre from the transaxle,
so you can pull the shift .
lever out of PARK (P). Your
Oldsmobile has
a brake-transaxle shift. interlock.
You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can
shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See
“Automatic Transaxle”
in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P)
whil‘e keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the
shift lever button if you have a console shift. Then move
the shift lever out
of PARK (P), being sure to press the
shift lever button’
if you have a console shift.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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Power Windows The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature.
This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch,
and the driver’s window will open
a small amount. If the
rear
of the switch is pressed all the way down, the.
window will go all the way down.
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To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front
of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the
front of the switch.
On four-door models, the driver’s window controls also
include a lock-out, switch. Press
LOCK to stop’ front and
rear passengers from using. their window switches. The
driver can still control all the windows with the lock on.
Press the other side
of .the LOCK button for normal
window operation.
Horn
‘S*witches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the Press either horn symbol on your steering wheel to
windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each sound the horn.
passenger door has a switch for its own ‘window.

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Tilt Steering Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows
you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to the
highest .level to give your
legs more room when you
e& and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull, the
lever. Move the steering wheel to
a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
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0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp HighLLow Beam
Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
0 Cruise Control (Option)
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Instrument Panel Lamps
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lamps by
moving the dial. If you turn the dial all the way to INT,
your courtesy or interior lamps will come on.
Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor makes the DRL work, so be sure the light
sensor hole on top
of the instrument panel isn't covered. The
DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on
at reduced brightness in daylight when:
0 The ignition is on,
0 The headlamp switch is off, and
0 The parking brake is released.
When the
DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and,other lamps
won't
be on. Your instrument panel won't be lit up
either.
When it's dark enough outside, your low-beam
headlamps will change
fo full brightness. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come
on.
When it's bright enough outside, the regular lamps will
.go
off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the
reduced brightness of
DRL.
; To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake while the ignition is in
OFF or LOCK. Then start
your vehicle. The
DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system any time you need it.
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Interior Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps come on. These
lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy fo_r you to
enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn these
lamps on by moving the dial near the headlamp knob all
the way up to INT.
Some of the lamps have switches
so you can turn them
on, even when the doors are closed. These lamps are
reading lamps: To avoid draining your battery, be sure to
turn
off all reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.
Battery Saver
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the
courtesy lamps on.
If you leave the dial turned all the
way up to
INT, or if you leave a door open, the lamps
will automatically turn
off after 10 minutes if the
ignition is
off.
This feature will not turn off the reading lamps, only .the
lamps controlled by the dial. Be sure to
turn off ‘my reading
lamps using
the switch before you leave the vehicle.
Illuminated Entry
Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set
time whenever you:
Pull a front door handle.
Press UNLOCK on the Remote Lock Control
0 Press DOOR on the Remote Lock Control
(if equipped).
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(if equipped).
If you open a door, the
lamps will stay on while it’s open
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you close it. If you don’t open a door, the lamps will ’
turn off after about 18 seconds, unless you pressed
UNLOCK on the Remote Lock Control.
If you pressed
UNLOCK and don’t open a door, the lamps will turn off
after about
55 seconds.
Illuminated entry includes a feature called theater
dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don’t just
turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly
dim during the delay time until they go out. The delay
time is cancelled
if you turn the ignition key to RUN or
START,
so the lamps will go out right away.
When the ignition is on, Illuminated Entry is inactive,
which means the courtesy
lamps won’t come on.
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Accessory Outlet
II If your vehicle has a center console, you have a 12-volt
outlet. It is .on the passenger side, near the floor. Open
the cover to use the outlet.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can
also move them from side to side.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical'! equipment to your vehicle
can damage it
or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouliin't be covered by your
warranty. Check with your retailer before adding
electrical equipment and never use anything
requiring more than
20 amps.
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your
vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the
lamps come on when you open the cover.
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Sunroof (Option)
Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The switch works only when the ignition is
on.
To open the glass panel and sunshade, press the rear of
the switch. Let go of the switch to stop the panel in
any
position. Press the front of the switch to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be,closed by hand.
To open the rear vent, press the front
of the switch when
the sunroof is closed. Open the sunshade by hand. Press
the rear of the switch to close the vent.
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The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
your vehicle has an electrical failure.
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Ashtrays and Lighter
Center Front Ashtray
The center front ashtray
may. be on the instrument
panel or on the console. To
'emove the console ashtray,
open the lid and lift out the
ashtray using the snuffer.
For the instrument panel ashtray, open it, push down on
the locking tab and pull out the ashtray.
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Brake System Warning Light
Your Oldsmobile’s
hydraulic brake system is
divided into two parts. If
one part isn’t working, the
other
part can still work and
stop you. For good braking,
though, you need both parts
working well. If
the light comes on while you
are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or,
the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop.
If the light is still on, or if the
anti-lock brake system warning light
is flashing, have
the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle” in
the Index.)
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
:This light should come on briefly as you start the
vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it
mill be ready to warn you
if there’s a problem.
The brake.system warning light will also come on when
you set your parking brake,
and it will stayion if your
parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after
your parking brake is fuily released, it means you have a
brakerproblem.
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