power steering Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1996 Owner's Manuals

Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until SEC shows on the display.
4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
with your
code.
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
---, indicating that the radio.is
no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the cOrrect
code is entered.
When battery power is given to a secured radio, the
radio won’t turn on and
LOC will appear on the display.
Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System
(Option)
1
If your vehicle has this
feature, you can control
certain radio functions
using the buttons on your
steering wheel.
I
Some steering wheel controls operate climate controls.’
See “Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control”
earlier in this section.
VOL: Press the up arrow to increase the volume and the
down arrow to decrease volume.
SEEK: Press this button to tune to a higher radio station.
When playing a cassette tape or compact disc, press SEEK
to hear the next selection. There must be at least a
three-second gap between selections on a cassette tape.
PROG: Press this button to tune in a higher preset radio
station. When playing a cassette tape, press
PROG to
hear the other side of a tape that is playing.
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down and let anti-lock work for you.
You may feel the
1 system working, or you may notice some noise, but this
~ is normal.
LOW
TRAC
When your anti-lock system
is adjusting brake pressure
to help avoid a braking skid,
this light will come on.
See
“Anti-Lock Brake System
Active Light” in the Index.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to.
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even
the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops dr the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Variable Assist Steering (Option)
This steering system provides lighter steering effort for
parking and when driving at low speeds. Steering effort
will increase at higher’speeds for improved road feel.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here’s why:

A. Engine Coolant R&ervoir
B. Radiator Fill Cap
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D, Engine Oil Fill Cap
E. Engine Oil Dipstick
E Automatic Transaxle Dipstick
G. Brake Fluid Reservoir
H. Air Cleaner
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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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How To Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of fluid to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index. Always use the proper fluid.
Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and
damage hoses and seals.
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Fuse
16
19
21
23
24
28
Rating Description
REAR DEFOG -- HVAC Control
Assembly Rear Window Defogger Switch
Courtesy Lamp, Antenna Relay, Power
Mirror Switch, Door Lock Switches,
Door Handle Switches
AIR BAG
-- Air Bag System
STOPLAMPS
-- TCCBrake Switch
CRUISE CONTROL
CTSY LAMPS
-- Vanity Mirrors, IP
Courtesy Lamps, IP Compartment Lamp,
Header Courtesy and Reading Lamp, I/S
Lighted Rearview Mirror, Dome and
Reading Lamp, Quarter Courtesy Lamps
POWER ACCESSORY
#1-- Trunk
Fuse Rating Description
29 WIPER -- Wiper
Switch
30 TURN SIGNAL
L- Turn Signal Flasher
32 POWER LOCKS
-- Door Lock Relay
37 AUXILIARY POWER
38 RADIO
-- Radio, Steering Wheel
39
I/P ELECTRONICS IGNITION
Radio Switches
FEED
-- Headlamp
Switch, Cruise
Control Cut-Out Switch, Air Bag System,
TCCBrake Switch, Instrument Cluster,
Chime Module, Second-Gear
Start
Switch, Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Module
.
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Part ,. C : Periodic, Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM retailer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs
are
completed at once.
‘Proper procedures to perform these services may )be
found in a Oldsmobile Service Manual. See “Service
and Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
~ Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
.near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts
as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle.
See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have hem replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the corfiplete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for’ proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking
brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes
inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions
result .in frequent braking.

Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
detemnine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL
TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index.
.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake System
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM
Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part
No. 12346241
or equivalent).
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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
9-1

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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