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Courtesy Transportation
We’re here to help. That’s why whenever your
Oldsmobile
is undergoing any Bumper to Bumper
Warranty service, we’ll make sure
you don’t end up
stranded at the retail facility. It’s called Courtesy
Transportation and it’s our way to make sure you’re able
to get out even when your car is in. For same-day
service, we’ll give you a one-way shuttle ride
of up to
10 miles. If your vehicle requires overnight warranty
repairs, we’ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you
up
to $30 a day for the cost of alternate transportation -- a
cab, a
bus or even a rental car if necessary. Having your
car serviced is rarely convenient, but with Courtesy
Transportation, at least you’ll be able to get where you
need
to go, whether it’s here, or there.
Some state insurance regulations make it impractical
to rent vehicles to people under
21 years of age. If
you are under
21 and have difficulty renting a
vehicle, Oldsmobile will reimburse
up to $30/day
for documented transportation you receive. Please
consult your retailer for details.
For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle
Coverage period
in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
interim transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your
retailer for details.
The Roadside Assistance program is
available only
in the United States and Canada.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada,
in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited.
You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write:
Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network
P.O. Box 30095
Lansing, MI 48909
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
Ordering Service and Owner
Publications in Canada
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals anc
other service literature are available for purchase for all
current and past model General Motors vehicles.
The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.
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1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out^
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it\
in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below\
.)
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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 OLDSMOBILE
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL
TO:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
! I OWNER’S INFORMATION i
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$15.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover)
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Service Manual 1997 $90.00
Car
& Light Truck
Transmission Unit Repair 1997 $40.00
Owner's Manual In Portfolio
1997 $1 5.00
Owner's Manual Without Portfolio 1997 $1 0.00
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Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents
are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. To cover Canadian postage, add $11.50 plus the US. order processing.
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-26
Parking
..................................... 2-35
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
.................... 2.95. 6.27
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-38
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-39
Wear
....................................... 6-29
Brakes’Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-26
BTSICheck
................................... 7-39
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-31
Braking
........................................ 4-6
BTSI
......................................... 2-38
Canada. Ordering Service and Owner Publications
.... 8-9
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-62
Captain’s Chairs
................................ 1-26
Reclining the Seatback
......................... 1-26
Removing
................................... 1-26
Replacing
................................... 1-27
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.39.4.28. 4.35
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors ................... 2-83
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-40
Inflator. Air
................................... 2-86
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-66
Inspections
Brakesystem
................................ 7-42
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-4 1
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot .................. 7-4 1
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ................... 7-4 1
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-41
Suspension
.................................. 7-41
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-42
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-88
Cleaning
.................................... 6-49
Cluster
..................................... 2-90
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-57
Light Intensity Control
......................... 2-61
Instrument Panel Switchbank
...................... 2- I3
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-6 1
Interior Lamps Control ........................... 2-6 1
Interior Lamps Override Switch ................... 2-62
Steering
.................................... 7-41
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-25
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ............
Keys ................................
7-38
. 2-2 Labels
CertificationlTire
............................. 4-29
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-55
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-55
Lamps ........................................ 2-59
Delayed Illumination
.......................... 2-63
Dome
...................................... 2-64
Exit Lighting
................................ 2-63
Illuminated Entry
............................. 2-62
Interior
..................................... 2-61
On Reminder
................................ 2-59
Rearcargo
.................................. 2-64
Underhood
.................................. 6-10
Leaving
Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-37
Liftgate
....................................... 2-21
Lighter
....................................... 2-82
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-44: 2-94
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-96. 4-7
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.95. 6.27
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-94
DoorAjar
.................................. 2-104
Engine Temperature Warning
................... 2-99
Interior
..................................... 2-61
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.99, 6-23
Low Fuel Warning
........................... 2- 105
Low Oil Level ......................... 2.103. 6.10
Fog
........................................ 2-60
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Low Traction ............................ 2.98. 4.9
Oil Pressure
................................ 2- 102
Safety Belt Reminder ..................... 1.29, 2.93
Service Engine Soon
......................... 2- 100
Traction Control System Warning
........... 2.97. 4.10
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Locks
Automatic Door
............................... 2-6
Cylinders
................................... 7-38
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-38
Last Door Closed Locking
....................... 2-6
Lockout Deterrent
............................. 2-7
Power Door
.................................. 2-5
Sliding Door
................................. 2- 14
Sliding Door Child Security
..................... 2-19
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
................... 2-6
Steering Column Park Check
.................... 7-40
Locks and Lighting Choices
...................... 2-41
Loss of Control
................................ 4- 15
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.99. 6.23
Low Fuel Warning Light
........................ 2- 105
Low Oil Level Light ...................... 2.103, 6.10
Low Traction Light
......................... 2.98. 4.9
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-43
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-38
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-79
Lumbar Control
................................. 1-6 Maintenance.
Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-63
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-45
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
How This Section is Organized ................... 7-3
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-37
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-43
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-53
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
..................... 2- 100
Mirrors
....................................... 2-66
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-67
Illuminated Visor Vanity
....................... 2-83
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-66
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-66
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-83
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-41
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle
.............. 2-10
Mode Buttons. Climate Control System .............. 3-3
Mode
Knob. Climate Control System ................ 3-2
MountainRoads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-52
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Net. ~onvenimzrrce ............................. -2-76
New Vehicle "Break-In" ......................... 2-24
Night Vision ................................... 4-16
Nt~@af ....................................... 2-32
Odometer .................................... 2-9 1
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-91
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-13
Oil. Engine
.............................. 2.102. 6.10
Oil Pressure Light
............................. 2-102
Overhead Console
.............................. 2-69
Driver Information Center
...................... 2-7 1
Garage Door Opener Compartment
............... 2-69
Sunglasses Compartment
....................... 2-7 1
Overhead Console Switchbank
.................... 2- 12
Overheated Engine Protection
..................... 5- 12
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-37
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 10
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-53
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-3 1
Shifting Into
................................. 2-36
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-38
AtNight
.................................... 2-25
Brake
...................................... 2-35
Parking Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-40
Over Things That
Bum ........................ 2-39
With a Trailer
................................ 4-37
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-41
Pollen Filter
................................... 6-16
Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-84
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-56
Rear Quarter Windows
......................... 2-51
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-66
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
.................................... 4-11
Sunroof
..................................... 2-85
Windows
................................... 2-50
Power Steering Fluid
............................ 6-24
Howtocheck
............................... 6-25
Whattouse
................................. 6-25
Whentocheck
............................... 6-25
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-42
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-10
Lots
....................................... 2-25
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-43
Radiator
..................................... 5-19
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-27
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Safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-80
Safety Belts
................................... 1-28
Adults
...................................... 1-34
Care ....................................... 6-49
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-55
Children
.................................... 1-56
Driver Position ............................... 1-34
Extender
.................................... 1-80
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-34
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-37. 1-78. 1-79
LapBelt
.................................... 1-55
Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1.34. 1-50
Passenger Position ............................ 1-43
Larger Children
.............................. 1-77
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-33
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-52
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-49
Reminder Light
......................... 1.29. 2.93
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-80
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-43
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-36
Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-56
WhyThey Work
.............................. 1-30
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-34
Safety Defects, Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seat Controls
................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-49
Use During Pregnancy
... : ..................... 1-42
...
Seatback
Folding Driver’s
............................... 1-3
Reclining Front and Captain’s
.................... 1-4
Controls
................................. 1-2. 1-6
Driver’s Four-Way Manual
...................... 1-2
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-6
Manual Front Passenger ......................... 1-4
Power
....................................... 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage ................. 1-7
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-70
SecondGear
................................... 2-33
Second Row Solid Bench Seat
...................... 1-8
Folding the Seatback ........................... 1-8
Seats
Dumpandstow
............................... 1-7
Removing
.................................... 1-8
Replacing ................................... 1 . 10
Service ........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8-10
Engine
Soon Light ........................... 2- 100
Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8- IO
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-55
Publications. Ordering ......................... 8-10
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-10
Service Publications
............................. 8-10
Service
and Owner Publications. Ordering
in Canada .... 8-9
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Turn SignalMultifunction Lever ................... 2-52
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-40
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-53
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
................. 6-60
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Dimensions
................................. 6-63
Identification Number
......................... 6-55
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Ventilation System
............................... 3-4
Ventilation Tips
............................... 3-5
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-83
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-83
Damage
Warnings
.............................. iv
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-92 Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-26
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-51
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-50
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-44
Nut Torque
............................. 5.30. 6.62
Replacement
................................. 6-44
Used Replacement
............................ 6-45
Wrench
..................................... 5-25
Windows
..................................... 2-50
Power
...................................... 2-50
Power Rear Quarter
........................... 2-51
SideLatches
................................. 2-51
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-54
Fluid
.................................. 2.54. 6.26
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-37
Rear
....................................... 2-55
Rear
....................................... 2-55
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-38
Fuses
...................................... 6-56
Winter Driving
................................. 4-25
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-54
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-56
Wrench. Wheel
................................. 5-25
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