battery Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1996 s User Guide

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~~~~ ~ To turn off the flashers, press the switch again. When
the hazard warning flashers
are on, your turn signals
won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the sid\
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of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your Oldsmobile.
But please follow the steps below to do
it safely.
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A CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
burn
you.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Trying to start your Oldsmobile by
pushing or pulling it won’t work, and
it could
damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with
a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
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If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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2. Get the vehicles close.enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other. If they
are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking brake firmly
on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in PARK
(P) or a manual
transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lamps that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty. An
electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and
tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
4. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
on each battery. Your Oldsmobile has a remote
positive
(+) jump starting terminal. The terminal
is on the same side of the engine compartment
as
your battery. You should always use the remote
positive
(+) terminal instead of the positive (+)
terminal on your battery. To uncover the remote
positive
(+) terminal, lift the red plastic cap.
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, Ck -ITION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use
a flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed in every new
GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there.
If it is low, add water to take
care
of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get
it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
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5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation.
If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
things you should know. Positive
(+) will go to
positive
(+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-)
or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive (+) to
negative (-), or you’ll get a short that would damage
the battery and maybe other parts, too.
once the engines are running.
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7. Don’t let the other end
touch metal. Connect
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery., Use a
remote positive
(+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
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it to the positive (+)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
positive
(+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black
negative
(-) cable to
the good battery’s
negative
(-) terminal.
Don’t let the other end
touch anything until the
next step. The other end
of the negative
(-) cable
doesn’t go to the
dead battery.
It goes to
a heavy, unpainted, metal part on the engine of
the vehicle with the dead battery.
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9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that
move. The electrical connection is just as good
there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
the engine for a while.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
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12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
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electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other
or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery

When you open the hood of the 3.4L LQ 1 engine, you'll see:
A. Engine Coolant Reservoir
B. Radiator Fill Cap
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap
E. Engine Oil Dipstick
F. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick
G. Brake Fluid Reservoir
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid
J. Battery (located under Windshield Reservoir
Washer Fluid Reservoir)
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Brake Pedal Travel Battery
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign
of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Oldsmobile does when it is new.
When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicie, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways
if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Every new
Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom@ battery.
You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s
time for a new battery, -we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more,
take
off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This
will help keep your battery from running down.
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your
vehicle for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.
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Vehicle Dimensions Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Wheelbase ............. 107.5” (2730 inm)
Tread Width
Front
................. 59.5”(1512 mm)
Rear .................. 58.0” (1472 mm)
Overall Length Coupe
............... 193.9” (4926 mm)
Sedan ................ 193.7” (492 1 mm)
Overall Width ............ 7 1 .O” ( 1804 mm)
Overall Height
Coupe
................ 53.3” (1 353 mm)
Sedan.. ............... 54.8”(1391 mm)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If
the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailer.
Air Cleaner Filter
Battery
All Engines ......................... A1208C
3.1L (Code
M) ...................... 525 CCA
3.4L (Code
X) ...................... 690 CCA
Engine Oil Filter
3.1L (Code M) ........................ PF47
3.4L(CodeX)
......................... PF51
3.1L (Code
M) ..................... CV892C
3.4L (Code X)
.......... : ........... CV895C
All Engines
........................... RC27
3.1L (Code
M) ............... AC. Type 41-940
Gap:
0.060” (1.52 mm)
3.4L (Code X) ................ AC Type 41-919
Gap: 0.045” (1.14
mm)
Length ........................ 20” (510 mm)
Type
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PCV Valve
Radiator Cap
Spark Plugs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-40
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-21
Location
.................................... 1-21
Readiness Light
......................... 1.20. 2.46
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
............................ 3.3. 3.6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-47
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-56
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-28
Antifreeze
................................. ... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
................. 2.49. 4.8
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.48. 4.6
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-23
Appearance Care
............................... 6-50
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-58
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-6 Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-37
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-39
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-25
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-24
Automatic Auxiliary Temp Control
......................... 3-4
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-1
Overdrive
................................... 2-16
Check
...................................... 7-37
Fluid
........................................ 6-17
Operation
................................... 2-14
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-39
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-26
Automatic
. Transaxle
Battery
...................................... 6-29
Jumpstarting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
................ 2-5
Saver
...................................... 2-36
Warnings
................................ 5-2. 5-4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-6
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-6
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