torque Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1995 Owner's Manuals

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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Tire Inspection and Rotqtion
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(IO 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If
unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When it’s Time for New
Tires” and ‘‘Fheel Replacement” later
in this section for
more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation isto achieve more
uniform wear for
all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
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Don’t include the compact spare tire in your
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the
f
tire
ront and
’,
rear idlation pressures as shown. on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that
all wheeI nuts are,
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the
Index.
When rotating
your tires, always, use the correct rotation
pattern sho.wn here.’
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Treadwear .................................. 6-44
Uniform Quality Grading .................... . 6-44
wear Indicators .............................. 6-43
Wheel Replacement
.... .- ..................... 6-46
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-43
Top.Strap
..................................... 1-39
Torque, Wheel Nut
............................. 5-28
Towing'a Trailer
................................. 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle
.............................. 5-7
Trailer Tongue Weight'
............................ 4-30
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-28
Brakes
..................................... 4-31
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-33
Driving with'a Trailer
......................... 4-3.2
Hitches
.................................... 4-31
Maintenance
................................ 4-34
ParkingonHills
............................. 4-34
Safety Chains
............................... 4-3 1
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
.............. 4-30
Turn Signals
................................ 4-33
Weight of a Trailer
........................... 4-29
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic
....................... 6- 16
Transaxle Park Mechanism and Parking
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Brake Check ................................... 7-32
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-44
Trip, Before Leaving on a Long
.................... 4- 19
TrunkLock
..................................... 2-8
Trunk Release, Remote
........................... 2-8
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-26
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever
.................... 2-25
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-33
TorqueLock
................................... 2-21
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Underbody
Maintenance ........................ 6-55
Vehicle Damage Warnings
.... .................... iv
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............... 6-57
Vehicle Loading
................................ 4-26
Vehicle Storage
................................ 6-27
Vehicle Symbols
................................... v
Vehicle Towing .................................. 5-7
Vehicle. Control of
A .............................. 4-5
Vehicle. Leaving. Your
............................ 2-4
Vehicles First Sold in Canada
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Ventilation ................................. 3-3. 3-6
Ventilation System. Flow-Through .................. 3-8
VentilationTips
................................. 3-8
VIN
......................................... 6-57
Vision. Night
.................................. 4-14
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-39
Visors. .Sun
..................................... 2-39
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warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Flashers. Hazard
......................... 5-1
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-45
Washer Fluid. Windshield
................... - ....... 6-24
Washers. Windshield
............................ 2-27
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-53
Water. Driving Through Deep Standing
............. 2-13
Weatherstrips
.................. ............... 6-52
Wheel' Alignment
............................... 6-45
WheelNutTorque
.............................. 5-28
Wheel Replacemept
............................. 6-46
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