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Sliding Door Lock
Lock the sliding door from the inside by sliding the
manual locking lever down. Unlock it
by sliding the
lever up.
If you have the optional power door locks, the sliding
door lock has a delay feature. See “Power Door Locks”
or “Automatic Door Locks” in the Index.
Power Sliding Door (Option)
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With this option, you can open and close the sliding
door
with switches inside your vehicle. If you have the
optional Remote Lock Control system,
you can also
operate the sliding door with your remote transmitter.
See “Remote Lock Control” in the Index.
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Leaving young children or pets unattended in
your vehicle can be dangerous. They could operate the power sliding door.
A child or others
could be injured.
Do not leave children or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
To operate the power sliding door, the power sliding
door
ON/OFF switch must be in the ON position. This
switch is the forward-most of two power door switches
located on the side of the overhead console. (If you have
the compact overhead console, this switch is located
between the reading lamps.)
To disable the power
sliding door feature, slide the switch to
OFF.
When your vehicle goes through an automatic car wash,
be sure the power sliding door
ON/OFF switch is in the
OFF position.
To open or close the sliding door, press and release one
of two PWR DOOR switches. There is one mounted on
the wall, just in front of the sliding door; the other is the
rear-most switch on the side of the overhead console. (If
you have the compact overhead console, this switch
is
located between the reading lamps.)
The sliding door must be unlocked for the power sliding
door to operate. The ignition does not have to be on and
the key does not have to be in the ignition.
To prevent
accidental operation of the sliding door, disable the
power sliding door by placing the power sliding door
ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.
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To manually close the power sliding door when the
sliding door
ON/OFF switch is in the ON position, pull
the inside or outside latch release or the edge
of the
door. Move the door about
4 inches (10 cm) toward the
closed position and release. The door will close
completely and latch for
you.
To manually close the power sliding door when the
ON/OFF switch is
in the OFF position, pull the inside or
outside latch release and slide the door
all the way
forward to the latch position.
Resetting the rower diding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not
all because of the following conditions:
0 A low voltage or dead battery
0 Disconnecting the battery
0 If the GUAGES, TAIL or TURN B/U fuse is
removed or blown.
See “Fuse Panel”
in the Index for more information
about your fuse panel.
If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door
will need to be reset. To do this, follow the directions
listed here. It will be easier
if you read through them
once before beginning this procedure.
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6.
Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked
and securely closed.
Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
Turn
the power sliding door ON/OFF switch to OFF.
Remove the TAIL fuse from the fuse panel. Leave it
out for 30 seconds.
Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds.
Move the
ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
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7. Push either of the PWR DOOR buttons to open the
power sliding door.
8. Wait five seconds and close the door by pushing
either PWR DOOR button.
9. Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 and 8.
If the door does not rest in the fully open position after
repeating Step
7, repeat Steps 7 and 8 again. If the door
still does not operate correctly, see your retailer for service.
Sliding Door Security Lock
Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a sliding door
security lock that helps prevent passengers from opening
the sliding door from the inside.
If you have the optional power sliding door, you can
override the security lock by pressing the PWR DOOR
switch when
the power sliding door ON/OFF switch is
in the ON position. See “Power Sliding Door” earlier in
this section.
The security lock lever is located on the inside
of the
sliding door, near the rear edge of the door. To access
the lever, open the sliding door. Use the security lock
label on the rear edge
of the door as a guide. Reach
around the inside rear corner
of the sliding door to
access the lever.
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To use the security lock, move the security lock lever all
the way up and close the door.
If you have the optional power sliding door, slide the
power sliding door ON/OFF switch on the overhead
console
to the OFF position. The sliding door cannot be
opened from the inside when this feature is in use.
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To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock
1. Unlock the sliding door from the inside and open the
door from the outside.
2. Move the security lock lever all the way down.
The sliding door lock will now work normally.
Liftgate
Open the liftgate using the handle above the license plate.
Once slightly opened,
the liftgate will rise by itself. Lamps
in the liftgate will come on, illuminating the rear cargo
area (see “Rear Interior Lamps”
in the Index).
I NOTICE:
If you want to open the sliding door when the security
lock is on, unlock the sliding door from the inside and
open the door
from the outslde.
If you have the optional power sliding door, slide the
power sliding door
ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
Press either
PWR DOOR switch.
You should let adults and older children know how the
security lock works, and how to cancel the lock. If you
don’t, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t
be able to open the sliding door from the inside when
the security lock feature is in use.
Be sure there are no overhead obstructions, such
as a garage door, before you open the liftgate.
You could slam the liftgate into something and
break the glass.
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Liftgate Lock Theft
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To unlock the liftgate, insert the door key and turn the
lock clockwise. The liftgate will automatically lock
when you close
it.
If you have the optional power door locks or the Remote
Lock Control system, the liftgate will lock and unlock
differently. See “Power
Door Locks” in the Index. Vehicle theft is big business, especially
in some cities.
Although your Oldsmobile has a number
of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put
on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders
or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
When
you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver’s
door, you’ll hear a chime reminding
you to remove your
key from the ignition and take
it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
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Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What
if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove
box
or locking storage bin.
Lock the storage bin.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an
elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more
.
information.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
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Ignition Positions
With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions.
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ACCESSORY (A): An on position in which you can
operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the
ignition switch
as you turn the top of it toward you.
LOCK (B): This is the only position in which you can
remove
the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition
and transaxle.
OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical
power to any accessories. Use this position
if your
vehicle must be pushed
or towed, but never try to
push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if
you open the driver’s door when the ignition is
OFF and
the key is
in the ignition.
RUN (D): An on position to which the switch returns
after
you start your engine and release the switch. The
switch stays
in the RUN position when the engine is
running. But
even when the engine is not running, you
can use the
RUN position to operate your electrical
power accessories, and to display some instrument panel
warning lights.
START (E): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return
to the RUN position for normal driving.
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Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions
ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you
to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure it is
all the way in. If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature.
To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N) only.
I NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift
to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, 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.
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How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your Oldsmobile retailer in the area where you’ll be
parking your vehicle. The retailer can give you the best
advice for that particular area. Ensure
the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You must fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from
PARK
(P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position.
As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you
may hear a click from the solenoid of the
BTSI. This
Automatic Transaxle Operation
ensures that the BTSI is operating properly.
If you cannot shift out of PARK
(P), ease pressure on
PARK (P) as
you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See
“Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in this section.
There are several
different positions for your shift lever. the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s
the best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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