air condition Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1995 Owner's Manuals

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
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For example,
these sym%ols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR
FLAME ,I#$,
COULD
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your vehicle is
driven:
POWER
WINDOW n-
These symbols
have to do with your lights:
SIGNALS e
TURN
pA;:z
pf
WARNING A
HAZARD
FLASHER
HIGH
LAMPSoR BEAM = =o
FOG LAMPS 3 0 '
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
'r' -4
WINDSHIELD 6$
WASHER I
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
b
. FAN
These symbols are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
CHARGING ,I-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
RADIATOR COOLANT
a
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE Wh
. TEMP OIL
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
RADIO
k
VOLUME a
CONDITIONING AIR 43
LIGHTER k
SPEAKER
b
V

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Au,dio Systems
In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort With this system, you can control the heating, cooling '
control systems and audio systems offered with your and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if
Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about the particular system you keep your windows closed while using it.
supplied with your vehicle.
System Controls
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls
Fan ,Knob
The left knob selects the force of air you want. To turn
the
fan off, turn the knob to OFF. The fan must be on to
run the air conditioning compressor.
Temperature I(nob
The center knob changes the temperature of the .air
coming through the system.
Turn this knob toward red
(clockwise) for warrner
air. Turn it toward blue
(counterclockwise)
for cooler air.
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Mode Knob
The right knob has several settings to control the .,
direction bf air flow. For each setting, set the
temperature to a comfbrtable setting.
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"AX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside
your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel
ogtlets. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting mless -the outside
-'
temperature is below 40°F (4.5"C). (Even when the
compressor
is runhing, ydu can control the temperature.)
/J VENT: This setting brings in outside air and
directs it through the instrument panel outlets.
?# BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and
directs it two ways. Half
of the air is directed through
the instrument panel outlets. Most
of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defi-ost
and side window vents.
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Ir/r FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air
the defroster and side window vents.
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I through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of'
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Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot inside air escape. This reduces the time the
compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use
MAX with
the temperature knob all the way in the blue area. If this
setting is used. for long periods of time, the air in your
vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use
VENT with the
temperature knob
in the blue area and the NC'button
pushed
in. The system will bring in outside air and cool it.
On cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use BI-LEVEL with the,terhperature
knob in
the middle and the
A/C button pushed in. The system
will bring
in outside air and direct it to your upper body,
while sending slightly warmed
air to your lower body.
You may notice this temperature difference more at
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some times than others.
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Heating
On cold days use FLOOR 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 ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heatkr, you can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it's
cold outside
(0" F (-1 8 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.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use
VENT to direct outside air through
your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through
ventilation system described later in this section.
Defogging and Defrosting Windows
Your system' has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows. To defrost the windows'quickly, use
DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the
red area. To warrn passengers while keeping the
windows' clean, use
QEFOG.
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Air Conditioning with Automatic and
Auxiliary Temperature Control
With this system you set a temperature. You can then
either let the system adjust air flow and force to
maintain the temperature, or you can manually adjust
1 the flow and force, The system works best if you keep
1 your windows closed while usingit.
System Controls
Fan Knob
The left knob selects the force of air you want when the
system is not in AUTO. The display will show the
speed. To turn the system
off, push the knob.
Driver Temperature Knob
The right knob sets the temperature for the entire system
when the light on the
PASS button isn’t lit. If the light is
lit, the knob sets the temperature for the driver. Turn the
knob toward red (clockwise) to r&ise the temperature.
Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) to lower the
temperature. The display
will show your selection for a
few seconds, then the outside temperature will show. If
you push the knob, the system will control the fan speed
and air flow. AUTO will show
on the display.

Passenger Temperature Knob
The knob on the passenger's
door adjusts the air
.temperature on the
passenger's side
so it is
warmer or colder- than -the
temperature set by the
driver.
Push the PASS button on the system face
so the light
on
it is lit. Turn the knob on the door toward red
(clockwise) to raise the temperature. Turn it toward blue
(counterclockwise) to lower the temperature.
Mode Buttons
The center panel has' several settings to control the
direction of air flow when the system is not in 'AUTO.
The indicator light on the button will glow when the
button is pressed.
RECIRC: This setting recirculates much of the air
inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument
panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically
in this setting unless the outside
temperature
is below 40°F (4.5"C).
UPPER: This setting brings in outside air and directs it
through the instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEV. This setting brings in the outside air and
directs it two-ways. Half of the air is directed through
the instrument panel outlets.
Most of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost
and side window vents.
LOWER: This setting sends most of the air through the
ducts' near the floor. The rest comes out of the defrost
and side window vents.
DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go to the
floor ducts and half to the defrost and side window
vents.
DEF: This setting directs most of the air through the
defrost and side window vents. Some of the air goes
to
the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below
40°F (4.5"C).

Automatic Control
For the most efficient operation, you ,should.set the
system temperature and press the knob. The system will
select the best fan speed and air flow, settings to keep
you comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will
run
if the outside temperature is above 40°F (4.5 ” C).
YOU may notice
a delay of three to four minutes before
the fan comes on.
Manual Control
If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling
and ventilation
in your vehicle, push UPPER, BI-LEV,
LOWER, DEFOG or
DEE AUTO will go off the
display. Set the system to the temperature and fan
speed you want. The system will try to maintain the
temperature you set using the mode you select. The
following suggestions will help the system run more
efficiently in manual mode.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to
let hot inside
air escape. This reduces the time the
compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use RECIRC. If
this setting is used for long periods
of time, the air in
your vehicle may become too dry. For normal cooling on hot days, use UPPER with the
A/C button pushed
in. The system will.bring in outside
air and cool it.
On
cool but .sunny days, the sun may warm your upper ,
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. You
can use BI-LEV with the A/C’ button pushed in.’
The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your
upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to your
lower body. You may notice this temperature difference
more at some times than.others.
Heating
On cold days use LOWER. The system will bring in
outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts.
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°F (-18°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.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use-UPPER to direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Your vehicle also has the flow-through
ventilation system described later in
this section.
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Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air info the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning
fan
is running.
Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and fkont air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such- as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing the chance
of
fogging the inside of your windows.
, When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, set the
mode to
FLQOR or LOWER and the fan to .the
highest speed for a few moments before driving off.
This helps clear the intake ,ducts of snow and
moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
'0 Keep the air path under the front seats'clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your
vehicle.
Audio Systems
Your Delco@ aubo system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure.
You will get
the most enjoyment out of 'it if you acquaint yourself with
it first. Find out what your Delco@system cpn do and how
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,to operdte all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most
out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Clock
You can set the-clock with the ignition on or off.
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1. Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears.
The letter
A or'-P may appear in'the display for, AM
or PM.
2. Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears.

A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best
handled by easing your foot
off the acce1,erator pedal.
If your. vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the ’’
accelerator pedal and’ quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough,.your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if
it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced vvhen water, snow, ice,
gravel,
or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will ,be longer and
vehicle‘ control more limited.
While driving-on
a surface with reduced traction, try .
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may
pot realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues
--
such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to
make a “mirrored surface” -- and slow down when you
have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system
(ABS) helps
avoid,only the braking skid.
Driving at Night
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Night driving is rnore’dangerous than day driying. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired-
--
by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by .
fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
0 Drive defensively. -
’ Don’t drink and drive.
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If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
tw this for a minute or
so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N);
speed and open the window as necessary.
otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving
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DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3).
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can
drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes.
If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive
normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine
If there's still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine
for two or three minutes while you're parked, to see if
B. Radiator pressure cap
the warning stops. But then, if you still have the warning,
turn off the engine and get everyone out of the
vehicle
until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.
A. Coolant recovery tank ,
C. Electric engine fans
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