warning light Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1996 s User Guide

How ,to Add Fluid Engine Coolant
I
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on
the dipstick.
~ kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended ,
1. Pull out the dipstick.
.2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a pint
(0.5 L). Don’t ove@ZZ. We recommend you use only
fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, ‘because fluid with that
label is made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL
TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain
in your
vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your
radiator, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
A
50/50 mixture of water and the proper.coolant for
your Oldsmobile will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265 OF ( 129 O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.

your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner
or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work
at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much
fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic system. When your brake
fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
No.’ 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only, and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing
it.
A CAUTION:
-
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill
on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine
is hot enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work is done
on the brake
hydraulic system.
I A CAUTIC’J:
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work
at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
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NOTICE:
0
0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
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Your Oldsmobile has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning.
sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads
are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard
all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing
on the brake pedal firmly).
..
The brake wear warning sound means’that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work well.
That could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied.
This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes.
Free movement
of brake calipers and properly torqued
wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers
for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete
axle sets.
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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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1.
..
PedalTravel 6-29 ..................................
.Replacing System Parts ................ ; ...... .. 6-29
'System Warning Light
.......................... 2-47
Trailer
........................................ 4-32
Transaxle Shift Interlock
... i .. : ................. 2-22.
Y
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ................... 7-38
.. Wear ....................................... 6-28
Braking
......................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
............ 1 ............... 4-8
Bre&-In. New Vehicle
........................... 2-10
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-33
kulb Replacement
............................... 6-30
BTSI
........................................... 2-22
BTSICheck
................................... 7-38
Chadian Roadside Assistance .I ................... 8-5
Capacities and Specifications ........................ 6-69
..Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-36
Cassette Tape Player
..... .I ............ ; ........... 3-10
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................... 3-12, 3-17
. .. ~ Carbon Monoxide .................... 2-22.4-26. 4-32
Cassette Tap.e Player Care
.. ..................... 3-27
.. CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3-23
$enter High-Mounted Stoplamp
............... 6-36, 6-37
Center Passenger Position
......................... 135
Certification Label
.............................. 4-27 Securing in a Rear Outside $eat Position
....... , l-40, 1-412
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-44 ..
Securing in the Passenger
Seat, Position 1-46
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-46 .. .........
. TopStrap ................................... 1-39
.Where to
Put ............................... ... 1-38
Cigarette Lighter .............. .; ................ ' 2-39:
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
........................ 6-61
Cleaner.
Air 646 ............................... ..
Cleaning
Fabric
..... .................................. 6-50
Inside
of Your Oldsmobile ......... : ... .' ...... : . 6-50
Instrument Panel
......................... ... ' . 6-53
Leather
.....................................'6-53
. ...........
..
..
... 1
Aluminum Wheels .. .-. ........................ 6-56
Glass
........................................ 6-54
Outside
of Your Oldsmobile .................... 6-55
Special Problems
.............................. 6-52 ..
stains ....................................... 6-50
. Tires .............. : ............................. 6-56
Viiyl ............................... : ........... 6-53
Wheels
............................. : ... : .... 6-56
Windshield and Wiper Blades
.................... 6-54
Climate Control. Steering Wheel Touch Control ........ 3-9
Climate Control System
............................ '3-1
Clock. Setting the
................................. 3-9

Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-21
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-32
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-7
Ho~
......................................... 2-25
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 17
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2. 10
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-34
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-42
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
.................. 2-36
Inspections
Brakesystem
................................. 7-40
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-40
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-40
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-40
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-40
Steering
.................................... 7-40
Suspension
.................................. 7-40
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-40
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-42
Brightness Control
............................ 2-33
Cluster
..................................... 2-43
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-61
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-33
Jack, Tire
.................................... 5-23
Jump Starting
.................................... 5-2
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53 Key
Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-37
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-11
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels
....................................... 4-27
Certification
................................. 4-27
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-59
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-27
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-59
Courtesy
..................................... 2-33
Dome
.I .................................... 2-35
Interior
..................................... 2-33
OnReminder
................................ 2-32
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-21
Lighter
....................................... 2-39
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20.2-46
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2-49, 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-48, 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-47
Charging System
............................. 2-46
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-49
Interior
..................................... 2-33
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-50
LowFuel
................................... 2-56
LowOilLevel
............................... 2-55
Oilwarning
................................. 2-53
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7, 2-45
Security
.................................... 2-55
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-51
Lamps
........................................ 2-32
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I Loading Your Vehicle- ........................... 4-27
Locks .......................................... 2-3
Automatic Door ................................ 2-4
Cylihders ................................... 7-37
DCJDT ......................................... 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service ...................... 7-37
POWU Door .................................. 2-3
Steering
. Column Lock Check ................... 7-39
Trunk ....................................... 2-7
Window .................................... 2-25
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-50
Low Fuel Light .................................. 2-56
LOW Oil Level Light .............................. 2-55
Lubricants and HrJids ............................ 7-41
Lubrication Service,
Body ........................ 7-37
M~EO~S ......................................... 2-36
Convex Outside .............................. 2-37
Inside Day/Night Rearview ...................... 2-36
Power Outside ................................. .. 2-37,
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-40
"I' ......................................... 6-4
Mode Buttons. Automatic and Awriliary Temp Control . . 3-5
Mode
Knob, Climate Control System ................ 3-1
MountainRoads ................................. 4-21
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-26
Net. Convenience .............................. 2-38
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-15
New Vehicle "Break-In" .......................... 2-10
Nightvision ................................... 4-14
Maintenance. Normal Replacement parts
....... .' ... 6-70
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-43
Maintenanceschedule
............................ 7-1
Long TripMghway Definition
................... 7-5
Long Tripmighway Intervals
................ 7.5. 7.26
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-36
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-40
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-41
Scheduled Maintenance Services'
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/Citv Definition
....................... 7-4 Odometer
................
Odometer. Trip .............
Off-Road Recovery .........
Oil. Engine ................
Oil
Waffling Light ..........
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
Overheating Engine .........
Owner Checks and SerVices ...
Owner Publications. Ordering .
.................... 2.44,
.................... 2-44
.................... 4-1Q
.................... 6-10
.................... 2-53
...................... 2-16
.................... 5-13
.................... 7-36
.................... 8-10
Short Tr$CiG Intervals
.................... 7.4. 7.6
Maintenance. Underbody
.. '. ...................... 6-57 Paint spotting. chemical
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-35
Park 6-57
Malfunction Indicator .Lamp
....................... 2-5 1 Automatic Transaxle ........................... 2-14 ManualFrontSeat ............................... 1-1
Methanol
...................................... 6-4 ShifIing-Out of .. ............................ 2-22
........................ .................
Shifting Into ................................. 2.- 13
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I. i .. .. .......
'safety Belt Extender ..................... 1 ...... $51 Seats . ..
Safety Belts ..................................... :2s:.21-6 Manual Front ................................... 1-1
Care .. ; ........................................ 6-53 Rear .......................................... 1-6
I:
Adults ... ....................... : ............ ;-:1~-11 Power ................... ., ..................... 1-2 .
..
Center Passenger. Position ...................... 1-25
Driver Position
................................ 1 - 11
..How. to Wear Prop. erly .......................... 1-11
Lap-Shoulder ....................... 1-11.1-27. 1-31
Questions and Answers
......................... 1-10
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-34
Rear' Seat Outside Passenger Positions
....... 1-27, 1-30
-Children
..................................... 1-36
Extender
......................................... 1-5 1
Incorrect Usage ..................... 1-15. 1-44.. 1-50
LapBelt
.,..........................;....... l-25
Larger Children i ............................... 1-48
Rear Seat Passengers
............................. 1-27
'Reminder Light
............................ 1-7. 2-45
Replacing After a Crash
......................... i " 1-5 1
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... : 1-14
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-25
Safety Defects. Repoding
.......................... 8-7 ...
Smaller Children and Babies ..................... 1-36
Why They Work 1-7
Safety Chains
.................................... 4-32
Safety. Warnings and Symbols ................ ; ....... 1n
Scheduled 'Maintenance Services ...... ; ............. 7-3
Seatback .
Latches .......... .............. .... .... 1-5
.. ...............................
..
Restraint Systems. 1-1 .................................
. Seat Controls .. : ................................... 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint : ... A ................. 1-38
Split Fold-Down Rear
............................ 1-6
Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle .................. 2-16 .
Security System ................... : ................. 2-8
'Service
........................................ 6-1
~~
Secutity Light ................................... 2-55
Bulletins, Ordering
.............................. 8-10
Engine Soon Light
............................. 2-51
Manuals, Ordering
.............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-59
Publications, Ordering
.............................. 8-9
Work, Doing Your Own
.......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
....................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-9
Service Publications
................. ". ............. 8-9
Servicing YO~ Air Bpg-Equipped Oldsmobile ......... 1-24
Sheet Metal Damage
................... ; ........ 6-56
Shift Lever ................................ ; ...... 2-14 ..
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-14
..
Into Park (P) .............. '. ...... ........... 2-19
Out of Park
.................................... 2-22
. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...................... 1-14

... ...
underbody Flushing &mice ..................... 7-39
'3 Underbody Maintenance 6-57
Underhood Electrical Center ................. 6-64; 6-66
.........................
Dimensions ................................. 6-70
Identification Number ......... .,. ................ 6-59
Loading .................................... 4-27
Storage
..................................... 6-29
Ventilation System ................................ 3-7
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................. 2-40
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-40
warning Devices ................................. 5-2
Warning Lights; Gages and Indicators ............... 2-45
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle ............................. 6-55
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-54
Wheel
Alignment
..... ; ............................ 6-47
Nut Torque .................................. 5-30
Replacement ................................. 6-47
Wrench
..................................... 5-25
Windows
Auto-hwn
................................. 2-24
Lock
....................................... 2-25
POW^ ........................................ 2-24
Windshield Washer
...................... ! .......... 2-28
Fluid ................................... 2-28, 6-25
Fluid Level
Check ........ ': ..................... 7-36
Blade Replacement ........ i .................. 6-41
FUS~S ........................................ 6-60
Winter Driving ................................. 4-23
Wiring, Headlamp .............................. 6-60
Wrecker
Towing .................................. 5-7
Wrench, Wheel
.................................. 5-25
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-27
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings ............................... iv
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