heating Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1995 Owner's Manuals

Rear Ashtrays
To remove the rear ashtray, --
I open it, push down on the
snuffer and pull the ashtray
out.
NOTICE: ~
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials
could set them on fire, causing
damage.
Cigarette Lighter
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating.
If you do, it..won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
When your anti-lock system
is adjusting brake pressure
to help avoid a braking skid,
the LOW TRAC light will
come on.
Slippery road conditions will exist if this light comes on,
so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on
for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake
pressure.
The LOW TRAC light also comes on briefly, as a bulb
check, when the engine is started. If the light doesn’t
come on then, have it fixed
so it will be there to tell you
when the system is active.
‘ This light tells.you that
your engine coolant has
, overheated or your radiator
cooling fan is not working.
If you have been operating your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you should pull
off the road;stop’
your vehicle and turn.off the engine as soon as possible.
Hot Coolant Can Burn You Badly!
In “Problems on the~Road,” this manual shows what to
do. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.

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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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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
. '
some times than others.
J
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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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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Making ’hrns When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your
.~ ~~~ ~ ~~ ~ instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned oat. Thus, you may think drivers
c e.. NOTICE: behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
, important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
Making very sharp turns while trailering could bulbs ‘be still w’orking.
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could
be damaged. Avoid Driving On Grades
I- making very sharp turns while trailering. I
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road
signs, trees, or other objects.
Avoid,jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
lhrn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a
different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green
arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever
you signal a turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers
you’re about to turn, change lanes or,stop. Reduce
speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your brakes
so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around
45 mph (70 kdh) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
If you are towing a trailer, you may prefer to drive in
THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) (or, as you need to, a
lower gear).
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Engine Overheating
You will find a,coolant temperature gage and a w&ng
light about a hot engine on your instrument panel.
See
“Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and “Engine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light” in the Index. You
also have a low’coolant light on your instrument panel.
See
“Low Coolant Light” in the Index.
If Steam Is, Coming From Your Engine
NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with
no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would
not be
covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming,From Your Engine
If you get the overheat -warning but see-or hear no ~
steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
0 Stop after high speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
’ Tow a trailer.
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NOTICE:
Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant isn’t covered
by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on check to
see if
the electric engine fan(s) are running. If the engine
is overheating, both fan(s) should be running. If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the’coolant level
isn’t at the
COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean
water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the
coolant recovery ‘tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for more information about the proper coolant
mix
.)
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/ LOW
il
If this 1ight.comes on, it
means you’re low on engine
coolant.
To Add Coolant
Ifjyou need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
coolant recovery tank.
If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add
coolant to the radiator. (See “Ennine Overheating” in the
Index.) Add coolant
mix at
the recovery tqk, but be ,careful not
to spill it.
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Fib& Cleaning ............................... 6-49
FanKnob
.................................. 3.1. 3.4
Fiberglass Springs
............................... 6-55
Filling Your Tank
... ............................ 6-5
Filter. Air Cleaner
.............................. 6- 15
Finishcare
.................................... 6-53
Finish Damage
................................. 6-54
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-18
FixedMastAntenna
............................. 3-19
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-65
Fluid Levels. Maintenance
........................ 7-36
Fluids
and Lubricants ............................ 7-41
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-37
Fog -Lamps. Operation
........................... 2-3 1
Foreign Countries. Fuel ....... ................... 6-4
Freeway Driving
............................... 4- 18
French Language Manual
11
Front Seatback Latches ........................... 1-5
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
............. : ............... 6-5
Gage
...................................... 2-45
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuse Block, Instrument Panel
..................... 6-58
Fuses and-Circuit Breakers
................. ....... 6-58
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LowLight ................................... 2-46 GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................. 4-26
Gear Positions
................................. 2-15
Glass. Cleaning
................................ 6-52
Glove Box
...................................... 2-9
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 4-26
Halogen Bulbs
................................. 6-28
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1 .
Head Restraints ................................. 1-3
Head-Up Display
(HUD) ......................... 2-55
Headlamp Aiming
.............................. 6-28
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-31
Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
................ 2-26
Headlamp. Wiring
............................... 6-63
Headlamps. Operation
........................... 2-31
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
Heating
....................................... 3-3., 3-6
High-Beam Lamps. How to Change
....... .. ........ 2-26
Highway Hypnosis
............................... 4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-20
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-31
Hood Release
................................... 6-7
Horn ......................................... 2-24
HotEngine
.................................... 5-13
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-16
Ice. Driving On
................................ 4-23
Gasoline
....................................... 6-3 Ignition Switch 2-11
Gasolines for Cleaner
Air ......................... 6-4 Illuminated Entry System 2-33
Gage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
............... 2-51 Ignition Key Positions ........................... 2-11
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