instrument panel Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1995 Owner's Manuals

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There is an air bag readiness
light on the instrument
,- panel, which shows AIR -
BAG or the-air bag symbol.
The s.ystem checks the
air
bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical
,problem. See
“Air Bag
Readinkss Light” in the . ’
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How does an air bag restrain? .*-=
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or
the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the.
protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute.
the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s
upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But,
air bags would not help you in many types of collisions,
including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily
because an occupant’s motion is not toward the
air bag.
Air bags should never be regarded as anything more
than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in
moderate to severe: frontal or near-fmptal collisions.
What will you see after an air bag inflates?.
After .the air bag inflates, it quickly- deflates. This occurs
so quickly that some people may not even realize the air
bag inflated. Some components
of the air bag module in
the steering whekl hub for the driver’s
air bag, or the
instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will
be hot for a short time,. but the part of the bag that comes
into contact with you will not be hot to the touch.’ There
will be some smoke and dust coming fromvents in the
deflated>air bags.
Air bag inflation will not. prevent the
driver from seeing or from being able to steer the
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vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle.
,. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
right--front passenger
air bag.
I Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the , . ..
The air bags are designed to inflate only once. AfteT
they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air
bag system.
If you don’t get them, the air bag syskm
won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modbles and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle c,overs the need to replace other parts.

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module,
which records information about -the air bag system.
The module records information about the readiness
of
the system, when the sensors are activated and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your air bag
system won’t work properly. See your retailer for
service.
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the
right front passenger’s air bag, they may not
work properly. You may have to replace the
air
bag module in the steering wheel or both the air
bag module and the instrument panel fop the
right front passenger’s
air bag. Do not open or
break the air bag covers.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Oldsmobile
Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be ..
serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several
places around your vehicle. ,You don’t want the system
to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Your Oldsmobile retailer and the
1995 Cutlass Supreme
Service Manual have infomation about servicing. your
vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service
manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

I Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and
optiond features on your Oldsmobile, and information
on starting, shifting and braking.
Also explained are the
instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if
everything
is working properly -- and what to do if you
have a problem.
Keys
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nrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for,Right) and two
downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane, ch&ge.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn
is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
’ A green arrow on the
- instrument panel will flash
in’the direction
of the turn
e br lane change.
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To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the green
arrow starts. to flash. Hold it there until
you complete your lane change. The lever will return
by
itself when you release it.
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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but Just stay on, a signal bulbmay be burned out
and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal
a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for
more than,
1/2 mile (0.8 km):
Headlamp HighLow Beam
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To change your headlamps
from low beam to high
beam, or high
to low, pull
the multifunction lever all
the way toward you. Then
release it.’When the high
beams are
oni, a blue light
on the instrument panel also
will be on.
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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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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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,Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
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9 8’ 7 6 5
The main components of your instrument panel are: 5. comfort Controls
1. Side Window Defogger Vent 6. Audio System
2. Instrument Panel Outlet 7. Cigarette. Lighter
3. Instrument~Cluster 8. HUD Controls
4. Glove Box 9. Lamp C,ontrols
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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When the’key is turned to
RUN or START, a chime
will come on for about eight
seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts,
unless the driver’s safety
belt is already buckled. The
safety belt light Will also
come on and stay on until
the driver’s belt is buckled.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
i?lIR BAG or shows the air bag
symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical
system for malfunctions. The light ‘tells you if there is an
electrical problem. The system check includes the air
bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic
module. For more information on the air bag system, ,see
“Air Bag” in the Index.
’ You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or START. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.,
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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Head-Up ,Display (Option)
If you have the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see
the speedometer reading, in English or metric units,
displayed “through” the windshield.
The HUD
also shows these lights when they are lit on
the instrument panel:
0 Turn Signal Indicators
0 High-Beam Indicator Symbol
Low Fuel Symbol
Oil Warning Symbol
0 Coolant Temperature.Symbo1
Charging System Symbol
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When you sit straight in your seat, the HUD image will
appear slightly to the right.
When the ignition key is turned to RUN, all possible
HUD images will come on. Then the Head-Up Display
will operate normally.
NOTICE: 1.
Although the HXJD image appears to be near the
front of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid. The
.HUD was not designed for that purpose. If
you try to use it that way,-such as in,a parking
lot, you may misjudge distance and run into
something.
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