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several different models of these systems
on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have
up to four transmitters matched to it.
See your Oldsmobile dealer to match
transmitters to another vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the
following two conditions:
(1) This
device may
not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Should interference to
this system occur,
try this:
Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement
later in this section.
Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
See your Oldsmobile dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use
this equipment.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your
key chain transmitter should last about
two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the
transmitter won’t work at the normal
range
in any location. If you have to get
close to your vehicle before the
transmitter works, it’s probably time to
change the batteries.
To Replace Batteries in the Remote
Keyless Entry:
1 . Remove the screw from the back cover.
2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half fmt .
3. Remove and replace the two 3-volt
4. Reassemble the transmitter. batteries
(DL 2016).
5. Check the
transmitter operation.
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Battery Replacement (CONT)
If the back of your transmitter has a slot
instead
of a screw, follow these battery
replacement instructions:
1. Insert a coin into the slot in the back
of the transmitter, and turn
counterclockwise to open the cover.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove and replace the two 3-volt
batteries
(DL 2016).
Illuminated Entry System (OPTION)
This option comes with the optional
remote keyless entry system.
When you open the driver’s door, by
itself or
in combination with any
passenger door or the liftgate, the
interior lights will come on and then
gradually dim
to off 10 seconds after the
last door is closed.
(If the driver’s door
has not been opened, the interior lights
will immediately dim to
off.)
When you press a on your remote
transmitter, the lights inside your vehicle
will go on, then gradually dim to
off
after about 40 seconds, unless a door or
the liftgate is opened.
When you
turn on the ignition, the
interior lights will immediately dim to
off.
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
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Starting Your Engine (CONT.)
1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal
before starting your engine. In some
other vehicles you might need to do
this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems,
you don’t.
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Holding your key in Start for
longer. than 15 seconds at a til
will cause your battery to be
draified much
sooner. And the : .~
excessive heat can damage your :-
starter motor.
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2. Turn your ignition key to Start.
When the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
3.1 Liter V6 (Code D) Engine:
3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold
your key in
Start. If it doesn’t start in
three seconds (or starts but then
stops), push the accelerator pedal
about one-quarter of the way down
for
12 more seconds, or until it starts.
4. If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try
this:
Wait
15 seconds to let the starter
motor cool down. Then push your
accelerator pedal all the way
to the 1
floor. Hold it there. Then hold the
key in
Start. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. When
the
engine starts, let go of the key and
the accelerator pedal. If the engine
still doesn’t start, wait another
15
seconds and do step 4 again.
3800 V6 (Code L) Engine:
3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold
your key in
Start for about three
seconds at a time until your engine
starts. Wait about
15 seconds between
each try to help avoid draining your
battery.
4. If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal
all the
way to the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in
Start for about
three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for five
or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine. After waiting about
15
seconds, repeat the normal starting
procedure.
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Identification Number. Vehicle .... 262
Idling Your Engine
........... .70. 72
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud.
Ice or Snow .................. 213
Ignition
Key
......................... 46
Positions
..................... 60
Illuminated Entry System .......... 52
Indicator Lights (see
Warning Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
Inflation. Tire ............ .212. 248
Inflator. Air
.................... 90
Inside Rearview Mirror .......... 92
Instrument Panel
............... 101
Instrument
Panel Cluster ......... 102
Instrument Panel Warning Lights
. . 104
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
. . 81
Interior Lights
.............. .81. 89
Override Switch
............... 89
.................... J ack. Tire 205
Jumn Starting
.................. 187
Keyless Entry. Remote
........... 49
Keys
.......................... 46
.
Lane Change Indicator ........... 74
Lap-Shoulder Belt
............... 26
Front
.................... 26. 30
Rear
........................ 30
Use by Children
........... .34. 40
Level Control. Electronic
.... .99. 245
Liftgate
................... .59. 110
Lighter
........................ 94
Lights Dome
....................... 89
Fog
......................... 81
Headlights
................... 79
Interior Lights Control .......... 81
“On” Reminder
............... 80
Reading .................. 85. 89
Rear Interior Lights ............ 89
Removing & Replacing
Bulbs
................ .243. 244
Replacement Bulbs
............ 273
Taillights
.................... 244
Turn Signal
................... 74
Underhood
.................. 225
Warning Lights
............... 104
Lights On Reminder
............. 80
Loading Your Vehicle ....... .99. 245
Interior
Lights Override Switch
... 89
Locks
Manual
.................. .47. 54
Power
....................... 48
Sliding
Door .................. 54
Long Distance Driving
........... 168
Low Battery
................... 187
Low Fuel Warning
.............. 105
Low Oil Pressure Warning
........ 106
Lubricants and Fluids
........... 272
Luggage Carrier
................. 97
Maintenance Record
........... 294
Maintenance Schedule
........... 275
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
....... 110
Manual Front Seat
............... 14
Manual Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
... 26
Methanol in Gasoline
............ 217
Mileage Indicator (see
Odometer &
Mirrors
Speedometer)
Inside Manual Day/Night ........ 92
Outside Convex
............... 92
Power Remote Control
.......... 92
Visor Vanity
.................. 93
Mountain Driving
............... 170
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