Oldsmobile 1999 Cutlass User Manual

yellowblue iThe 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner’s Manual1-1 Seats and Restraint SystemsThis section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts

yellowblue 1-4Reclining Front SeatbacksTo adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side ofthe seat and move the seatback to where you want

yellowblue 2-42MirrorsInside Day/Night Rearview MirrorThis mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjustthe angle of the mirror, move the mirr

yellowblue 2-43Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped)This switch is located on the armrest of the driver’sdoor. Move this switch to the L (left

yellowblue 2-44Storage CompartmentsGlove BoxUse the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open,pull the glove box handle toward you.Center Cons

yellowblue 2-45Center Console CupholderThe console provides space for holding a cup or softdrink container. The cupholder is located at the rear o

yellowblue 2-46Accessory Power OutletsYour vehicle is equipped with two accessory poweroutlets. There is one located at the front of the centercon

yellowblue 2-47Sunroof (If Equipped)Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position.To use the vent position of the sunroof, push the switc

yellowblue 2-48The Instrument Panel-Your Information System

yellowblue 2-49The main components of your instrument panel are:A. Fog Lamp SwitchB. Instrument Panel Intensity ControlC. Turn Signal/Multifunctio

yellowblue 2-50Instrument Panel ClusterYour vehicle is equipped with this cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are expl

yellowblue 2-51Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your od

yellowblue 1-5CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle isin motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckleup, your safety belts can’t

yellowblue 2-52TachometerThe tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutionsper minute (rpm).NOTICE:Do not run your engine at speeds in the red

yellowblue 2-53When one of the warning lights comes on and stays onwhen you are driving, or when one of the gages showsthere may be a problem, che

yellowblue 2-54Charging System Indicator LightThe charging systemindicator light will come onwhen you turn on theignition, but the engine isnot ru

yellowblue 2-55CAUTION:Your brake system may not be working properlyif the brake system warning light is on. Drivingwith the brake system warning

yellowblue 2-56Engine Coolant Temperature GageThis gage shows the enginecoolant temperature. If thegage pointer moves into thered area, the light

yellowblue 2-57Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)Your vehicle is equippedwith a computer whichmonitors operation of thefuel, ignition

yellowblue 2-58This light should come on, as a check to show you it isworking, when the ignition is on and the engine is notrunning. If the light

yellowblue 2-59Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see“Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel

yellowblue 2-60CAUTION:Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Ifyou do, your engine can become so hot that itcatches fire. You or others c

yellowblue 2-61Passlock Warning LightThis light will come onbriefly when you turn the ignition on. The light will stay on until the engine starts.

yellowblue 1-6To open the folding rear seat, open the trunk and pullone or both of the tethers located on the left side of thetrunk. The left-hand

yellowblue 2-62Service Vehicle Soon LightThis light will come onbriefly when you turn on the ignition.It will stay on if it detects a problem on t

3-yellowblue 3-1Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio SystemsIn this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems

yellowblue 3-2Comfort ControlsThis section tells you how to make your air system workfor you. The climate control system with airconditioning uses

yellowblue 3-3 FLOOR: In this position most of the air comesthrough the floor outlet. The rest of the air comesthrough the windshield and side win

yellowblue 3-4Air ConditioningThe air conditioner and heater work best if you keepyour windows closed while using them. Your vehiclealso has the f

yellowblue 3-5If you select RECIRCULATION while in the VENT,BI-LEVEL or FLOOR modes, humid air can recirculateinside the vehicle and allow moistur

yellowblue 3-6NOTICE:Don’t use a razor blade or anything else sharp onthe inside of the rear window. If you do, youcould cut or damage the warming

yellowblue 3-7Keep the air path under the front seats clear ofobjects. This helps air circulate throughout your vehicle.To prevent circulation of

yellowblue 3-8RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the stationbeing played or to display the clock. To change what isnormally shown on the

yellowblue 3-9Setting the ToneBASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn theknob to increase or decrease bass.TREB: Press this knob lightly

yellowblue 1-7CAUTION:It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these area

yellowblue 3-10RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what isnormally shown on the d

yellowblue 3-11Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn theknob to increase or decrease bass. When you use thiscontrol,

yellowblue 3-12While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL,TREB, BASS, TONE, SEEK and SCAN controls just asyou do for the radio. Other contr

yellowblue 3-13SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for afew seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stopfor a few seconds

yellowblue 3-14RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station beingplayed or to display the clock. To change what isnormally shown on the di

yellowblue 3-15Setting the ToneBASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn theknob to increase or decrease bass. When you use thiscontrol, t

yellowblue 3-16Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal orchrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on thedisplay. If you want to insert a

yellowblue 3-17SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for afew seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stopfor a few seconds

yellowblue 3-18If E (error) and a number appear on the radio displayand the disc comes out, it could be that:E20: The road is too rough. The disc

yellowblue 3-19AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a discis in the player.TAPE-CD: Press this button to change to the tape ordisc func

yellowblue 1-8Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat

yellowblue 3-20Activating the Theft-Deterrent FeatureThe instructions which follow explain how to enter yoursecret code to activate the THEFTLOCK

yellowblue 3-21If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP willappear on the display. You will have to wait an hourwith the ignition on before y

yellowblue 3-22Tips About Your Audio SystemHearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectableuntil it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to hi

yellowblue 3-23Care of Your Cassette Tape PlayerA tape player that is not cleaned regularly can causereduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a

yellowblue 3-24Care of Your Compact DiscsHandle discs carefully. Store them in their original casesor other protective cases and away from direct

4-yellowblue 4-1Section 4 Your Driving and the RoadHere you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather c

yellowblue 4-2Defensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.Please start with a very important safety devic

yellowblue 4-3Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the hi

yellowblue 4-4It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, ifthe same person drank three double martinis (3 ouncesor 90 ml of liquor each)

yellowblue 4-5The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcoholin one drink. No amount of coffee or number of coldshowers will speed that

yellowblue 1-9Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesn’t stop.The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle

yellowblue 4-6Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehicle go whereyou want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering andth

yellowblue 4-7Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive inspurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace

yellowblue 4-8Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out infront of you.You slam on

yellowblue 4-9Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you needto get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If y

yellowblue 4-10What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on theaccelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want itto go, and slow down

yellowblue 4-11An emergency like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel atthe recommended 9 and

yellowblue 4-12PassingThe driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo-lane highway waits for just the right moment,accelerates, moves around

yellowblue 4-13Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, andstart your left lane change signal before moving outof the right lane to pass. Wh

yellowblue 4-14Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’llwant to slow down a

yellowblue 4-15Here are some tips on night driving.Drive defensively.Don’t drink and drive.Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce theglare f

yellowblue 1-10or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You

yellowblue 4-16Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as we

yellowblue 4-17Driving too fast through large water puddles or evengoing through some car washes can cause problems, too.The water may affect your

yellowblue 4-18HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on the water.This can

yellowblue 4-19City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out forwhat the oth

yellowblue 4-20Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safestof al

yellowblue 4-21The exit speed is usually posted.Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, notto your sense of motion. After driving for any

yellowblue 4-22Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithi

yellowblue 4-23If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’replanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and

yellowblue 4-24Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.You may want to put winter emergency

yellowblue 4-25Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where your tires meet theroad probably have good traction.However, if there is

yellowblue 1-11Here Are Questions Many People AskAbout Safety Belts -- and the AnswersQ:Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after anaccident if I’m

yellowblue 4-26Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stabilitywhen you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Eventhough you have the anti-lo

yellowblue 4-27Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police thatyou’ve been stopped by the snow.Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around

yellowblue 4-28Run your engine only as long as you must. This savesfuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little fasterthan just idle. That i

yellowblue 4-29To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,follow these steps:1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it.2. Turn

yellowblue 4-30Towing Your Vehicle from the RearNOTICE:Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Yourvehicle could be badly damaged and the repairswo

yellowblue 4-31The other label is the Certification label, found on therear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the grossweight capacity of yo

yellowblue 4-32CAUTION:Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or ina crash.Put things in the tr

yellowblue 4-33Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with theproper trailer towing equipment. To identify what thevehicle trailering ca

yellowblue 4-34Three important considerations have to do with weight:the weight of the trailer,the weight of the trailer tongueand the total weigh

yellowblue 4-35If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailertongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loadedtrailer weight (B). If yo

yellowblue 1-12How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyAdultsThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to know ab

yellowblue 4-36Safety ChainsYou should always attach chains between your vehicleand your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueof the t

yellowblue 4-37Following DistanceStay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as youwould when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This

yellowblue 4-38Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerWhen you tow a trailer, your vehicle may needadditional wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrow

yellowblue 4-39Parking on HillsCAUTION:You really should not park your vehicle, with atrailer attached, on a hill. If something goeswrong, your ri

yellowblue 4-40Maintenance When Trailer TowingYour vehicle will need service more often when you’repulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule

5-yellowblue 5-1Section 5 Problems on the RoadHere you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.5-2 Hazard Warning Flashe

yellowblue 5-2Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your front and

yellowblue 5-3Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. But pleas

yellowblue 5-4NOTICE:If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with anegative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.2. Get the vehicles close enou

yellowblue 5-5CAUTION:Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,and some have been blinded. U

yellowblue 1-13If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can bucklethe belt.Pull up on the l

yellowblue 5-67. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use aremote positive (+) ter

yellowblue 5-79. Now connect the blacknegative (-) cable to the good battery’snegative (-) terminal.Don’t let the other endtouch anything until th

yellowblue 5-813. Remove the cables in reverse order to preventelectrical shorting. Take care that they don’t toucheach other or any other metal.A

yellowblue 5-9NOTICE:Use the proper towing equipment to avoiddamage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areasof the vehicle.With current trends in a

yellowblue 5-10If Steam Is Coming From Your EngineCAUTION:Steam from an overheated engine can burn youbadly, even if you just open the hood. Stay

yellowblue 5-11If No Steam Is Coming From Your EngineIf you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear nosteam, the problem may not be too ser

yellowblue 5-12CAUTION:An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan injure you. Keep hands

yellowblue 5-13NOTICE:Engine damage from running your enginewithout coolant isn’t covered by your warranty.NOTICE:When adding coolant, it is impor

yellowblue 5-14CAUTION:Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blow out and burn you badly. They areunder pressure, and if you tur

yellowblue 5-15CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain water, or some otherliquid like alcohol, can boil bef

yellowblue iiGENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblemare registered trademarks and the name CUTLASS is atrademar

yellowblue 1-14The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the str

yellowblue 5-161. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure capwhen the cooling system, including the coolant surgetank pressure cap and uppe

yellowblue 5-173. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the propermixture, to the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher.4. With the coolant surge tank

yellowblue 5-185. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressurecap is hand-tight.Check the level in the surge tank when the coolingsystem ha

yellowblue 5-19Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard

yellowblue 5-20Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe equipment you’ll needis in the trunk. Turn thecenter retainer nut on thecompact spare covercou

yellowblue 5-21The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and jackhandle (B).Removing the Flat Tire and Installing theSpare Tire1. On vehicles

yellowblue 5-222. Some models are equipped with aluminum wheels.Remove the cover plate to find the wheel nuts.Carefully use the wedge end of the w

yellowblue 5-234. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fitsfirmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearestthe flat tire. Put th

yellowblue 5-245. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrenchclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the groundso there is enough room for t

yellowblue 5-25CAUTION:Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If youdo, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel couldfall off, causing a serious

yellowblue 1-15Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt iscentered on your shoulder. The belt should be away fromyour face and n

yellowblue 5-2611. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscrosssequence, as shown.CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts

yellowblue 5-27NOTICE:Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. Ifyou try to put a wheel cover on your compactspare, you could damage the cove

yellowblue 5-28Storing the Spare Tire and ToolsCAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldc

yellowblue 5-29Compact Spare TireAlthough the compact spare tire was fully inflated whenyour vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Checkt

yellowblue 5-30If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or SnowIn order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you

6-yellowblue 6-1Section 6 Service and Appearance CareHere you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with servi

yellowblue 6-2ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer forall your service ne

yellowblue 6-3CAUTION:You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about i

yellowblue 6-4If your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionStandards (indicated on the underhood emission controllabel), it is designed

yellowblue 6-5Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you plan on driving in another country outside theUnited States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard

yellowblue 1-16Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in

yellowblue 6-6The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of yourvehicle. To open the door, insert your finger into thefinger depression nex

yellowblue 6-7When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sureyou fully install the cap. T

yellowblue 6-8Checking Things Under the HoodCAUTION:An electric fan under the hood can start up andinjure you even when the engine is not running.

yellowblue 6-92. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift thesecondary hood release handle before lifting the hood.3. Lift the hood, release t

yellowblue 6-103100 V6 (CODE J) EngineWhen you open the hood, you’ll see:A. Engine Coolant Surge TankB. Power Steering Fluid ReservoirC. Engine Oi

yellowblue 6-113100 V6 (CODE M) EngineWhen you open the hood, you’ll see:A. Engine Coolant Surge TankB. Power Steering Fluid ReservoirC. Engine Oi

yellowblue 6-12Engine OilIf the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comeson, it means you need to check your engine oil levelright away. For m

yellowblue 6-13Checking Engine OilPull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel orcloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again

yellowblue 6-14What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils recommended for your vehicle can be identified bylooking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol

yellowblue 6-15As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for yourvehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W-30 if it’s goingto be 0 F (-18 C) or above.

yellowblue 1-17Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.CAUTION:You c

yellowblue 6-16If none of them is true, use the long trip/highwaymaintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 1

yellowblue 6-17Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when toreplace the air filter.See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.CAUT

yellowblue 6-18NOTICE:We recommend you use only fluid labeledDEXRON-III, because fluid with that label ismade especially for your automatic transa

yellowblue 6-19A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL coolant will:Give freezing protection down to -34 F (-37 C).Give boiling pro

yellowblue 6-20NOTICE:If you use an improper coolant mixture, yourengine could overheat and be badly damaged.The repair cost wouldn’t be covered b

yellowblue 6-21CAUTION:Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steam andscalding liquids to blow out and

yellowblue 6-22Power Steering FluidWhen to Check Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regularly check power steeringfluid unless you suspect

yellowblue 6-23Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use.

yellowblue 6-24BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’sside of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT-3brak

yellowblue 6-25When your brake fluid fallsto a low level, your brakewarning light will come on.See “Brake System WarningLight” in the Index.What t

yellowblue 1-18Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Ina crash,

yellowblue 6-26Brake WearYour vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make ahigh-pit

yellowblue 6-27Brake Pedal TravelSee your dealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedaltrave

yellowblue 6-28Vehicle StorageIf you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery

yellowblue 6-29Headlamps1. With the hood open and the engine off, pull thefastener out of the plastic splash shield covering thetop of the headlam

yellowblue 6-305. Reconnect the wiring harness to the bulb or lamp assembly.6. Replace the lamp to its original position by carefullylining up the

yellowblue 6-31Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement1. With the hood open and the engine off, pull thefastener out of the plastic splash shield

yellowblue 6-325. Press the tab on the white bulb socket and twist itless than one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise.6. Reconnect the wiring harn

yellowblue 6-33Rear Exterior LampsA. Back-Up LampB. Taillamp/StoplampC. Rear Turn Signal LampTail/Stop/Turn Signal/Back-Up Lamps1. Unscrew the fas

yellowblue 6-343. Remove the three plastic wingnuts. 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose the backplate.

yellowblue 6-355. Carefully remove the backplate by pulling the fourouter tabs and two inner tabs sideways away fromthe backplate.6. Gently wiggle

yellowblue 1-19To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure t

yellowblue 6-36Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper

yellowblue 6-37TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire w

yellowblue 6-38Inflation -- Tire PressureThe Tire-Loading Information label, which is located onthe driver’s side rear passenger door, shows the c

yellowblue 6-39Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusualwe

yellowblue 6-40When It’s Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when y

yellowblue 6-41CAUTION:Mixing tires could cause you to lose control whiledriving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types(radial and bias-bel

yellowblue 6-42TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a

yellowblue 6-43Wheel Alignment and Tire BalanceThe wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balancedcarefully at the factory to give you the longes

yellowblue 6-44NOTICE:The wrong wheel can also cause problems withbearing life, brake cooling, speedometer orodometer calibration, headlamp aim, b

yellowblue 6-45Appearance CareRemember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike amatch or get

yellowblue 1-20The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’

yellowblue 6-46Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stainsare stubborn.If a ring forms on fa

yellowblue 6-47Cleaning VinylUse warm water and a clean cloth.Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Youmay have to do it more than once.Thi

yellowblue 6-48Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.CAUTION:Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, itmay severely weaken them. In a

yellowblue 6-49WeatherstripsSilicone grease on weatherstrips will make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Applysilicone grease

yellowblue 6-50Finish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue from the paintfinish. You

yellowblue 6-51Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean wat

yellowblue 6-52Finish DamageAny stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finishshould be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrodequickl

yellowblue 6-53GM Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsPART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – Wax Treated Exterior

yellowblue 6-54Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

yellowblue 6-55Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNOTICE:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer f

yellowblue 1-21CAUTION: (Continued)And, for unrestrained occupants, Next Generationair bags may provide less protection in frontalcrashes than mor

yellowblue 6-56Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit b

yellowblue 6-57Instrument Panel Fuse Block - LeftFuse UsageA RadioB WipersC Trunk Release and Remote LockControlD Turn SignalsE Power MirrorsF Air

yellowblue 6-58Instrument Panel Fuse Block - RightP90–16–6907–XFuse UsageA Instrument Panel Lights, DimmerB Cruise ControlC Climate Control System

yellowblue 6-59Engine Compartment Fuse BlockThe engine compartment fuse block is located on thedriver’s side of the engine compartment, near the a

yellowblue 6-60FuseUsage3 Left-Hand Electrical Center-StopLamps, Hazard Lamps, BodyFunction Control Module, Cluster,Climate Control System4 Right-

yellowblue 6-61FuseUsage38 Automatic Transaxle39 Powertrain Control Module,Ignition40 Anti-Lock Brakes41 Ignition System42 Back-Up Lamps, Brake-Tr

yellowblue 6-62Replacement BulbsExterior Lamps BulbHigh-Beam Headlamp 9005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low-Beam Headlamp 9006. . . . .

yellowblue 6-63Refrigerant, Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See refrigerant charge label under the hood.Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb

yellowblue 6-64✍NOTES

7-yellowblue 7-1Section 7 Maintenance ScheduleThis section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to

yellowblue 1-22There is an air bag readinesslight on the instrumentpanel, which shows the airbag symbol.The system checks the air bag electrical s

yellowblue 7-2Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance bo

yellowblue 7-3How This Section is OrganizedThis maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” showswhat

yellowblue 7-4Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServicesUsing Your Maintenance ScheduleWe at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good w

Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-5Short Trip/City DefinitionFollow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ifany one of these conditions is tru

Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-6Long Trip/Highway DefinitionFollow this scheduled maintenance only if none of theconditions from the Short Trip

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-7The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be performed after 1

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-83,000 Miles (5 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-915,000 Miles (25 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1027,000 Miles (45 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1136,000 Miles (60 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

yellowblue 1-23The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side.CAUTION:If something is between an occupant a

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1248,000 Miles (80 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1354,000 Miles (90 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1463,000 Miles (105 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fir

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1575,000 Miles (125 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fir

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1684,000 Miles (140 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fir

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1793,000 Miles (155 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fir

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-18100,000 Miles (166 000 km)Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-19The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be performed afte

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-207,500 Miles (12 500 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fi

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2130,000 Miles (50 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs f

yellowblue iiiIndexA good place to look for what you need is the Index inback of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s inthe manual, and

yellowblue 1-24When should an air bag inflate?An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severefrontal or near-frontal crash. The air bag

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2250,000 Miles (83 000 km)Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-23Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2482,500 Miles (137 500 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-25100,000 Miles (166 000 km)Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spa

yellowblue 7-26Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesListed in this part are owner checks and services whichshould be performed at the intervals specif

yellowblue 7-27At Least Twice a YearRestraint System CheckMake sure the safety belt reminder light and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retra

yellowblue 7-28Starter Switch CheckCAUTION:When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldmove suddenly. If it does, you or others could beinjure

yellowblue 7-29Ignition Transaxle Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition key to OFF in each shift lever p

yellowblue 7-30Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspectionsListed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a y

yellowblue 7-31Throttle System InspectionInspect the throttle system for interference or binding,and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts a

yellowblue 1-25What will you see after an air bag inflates?After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quicklythat some people may not even

yellowblue 7-32Part D: Recommended Fluids and LubricantsNOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number or specification may be o

yellowblue 7-33Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record thedate, odometer reading and who performed the servic

yellowblue 7-34Maintenance RecordDATEODOMETERREADINGSERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

8-yellowblue 8-1Section 8 Customer Assistance InformationHere you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance. This section als

yellowblue 8-2Customer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important to yourdealer and to Oldsmobile. Normally, any concerns

yellowblue 8-3STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot beresolved by the dealership witho

yellowblue 8-4The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus tosettle automotive dispu

yellowblue 8-5CanadaGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P71-800-263-3

yellowblue 8-6Oldsmobile Roadside AssistanceProgram Features and BenefitsSecurity While You Travel1-800-442-OLDS (6537)As the proud owner of a new

yellowblue 8-7In some cases, where service is impractical, the drivermay be authorized to obtain other service for whichreimbursement is provided.

yellowblue 1-26NOTICE:If you damage the covering for the driver’s or theright front passenger’s air bag, the bag may notwork properly. You may hav

yellowblue 8-8If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicleoff for service, you are urged to do so as early in thework day as possible t

yellowblue 8-9Courtesy Transportation is available only atparticipating dealerships and all program options, suchas shuttle service, may not be av

yellowblue 8-10REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE CANADIANGOVERNMENTIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you s

yellowblue 8-11CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 OLDSMOBILESERVICE MANUALSService Manuals have the diagnosis and repair informationon engines, transmi

yellowblue 8-12PUBLICATION FORMNUMBEROrders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postalservice. If further inf

9-yellowblue 9-1Section 9 IndexAccessory Power Outlets 2-46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your

yellowblue 9-2Better Business Bureau Mediation 8-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blizzard 4-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-3Glass 6-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside of Your Vehicle 6-45. . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-4DrivingCity 4-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-5Fog Lamps 2-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Following Distance with a Trailer 4-37. . . .

yellowblue 1-27Rear Seat PassengersIt’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the

yellowblue 9-6Instrument Panel 2-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning 6-47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-7Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-63. . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Record 7-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-8Parking (Continued)Lots 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Over Things That Burn 2-27

yellowblue 9-9RestraintsChecking 1-52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child 1-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-10Service 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulletins, Ordering 8-10, 8-11, 8-12. .

yellowblue 9-11Tire Loading 4-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire-Loading Information Label 4-30. . . . .

yellowblue 9-12Trunk 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamp 2-41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 1-28If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt thelatch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.Pull up on the latch p

yellowblue 1-29The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the str

yellowblue 1-30To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small AdultsRear shoulder b

yellowblue 1-312. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt, and insert

yellowblue 1-324. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions”earlier in this section. Make

yellowblue 1-33Lap BeltWhen you sit in the center seating position, you have alap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the beltlonger, til

yellowblue ivVehicle Damage WarningsAlso in this book you will find these notices:NOTICE:These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehic

yellowblue 1-34ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! That includesinfants and all children smaller than adult size. Neitherthe distance

yellowblue 1-35CAUTION:Smaller children and babies should always berestrained in a child or infant restraint. Theinstructions for the restraint wi

yellowblue 1-36CAUTION:Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in avehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until acrash. During a crash a baby w

yellowblue 1-37Child RestraintsEvery time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided byappropriate restrain

yellowblue 1-38A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infantto face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infantrestraints are designed fo

yellowblue 1-39A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions achild upright to face forward in the vehicle. Theseforward-facing restraints are

yellowblue 1-40A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children whoare about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to27 kg, or even up to 36 kg),

yellowblue 1-41When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, itwill have a label sayi

yellowblue 1-42Top StrapCanadian law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored.If your child

yellowblue 1-43Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face orneck, put it behind the

yellowblue vFor example,these symbolsare used on anoriginal battery:CAUTIONPOSSIBLEINJURYPROTECTEYES BYSHIELDINGCAUSTICBATTERYACID COULDCAUSEBURNS

yellowblue 1-444. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt whileyou push down on the child restraint. If you’re usinga forward-facing chi

yellowblue 1-451. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latchplate and pulling it along the belt.2. Put the restraint on the seat.3. Ru

yellowblue 1-466. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle th

yellowblue 1-47You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier partabout the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sureto follow the

yellowblue 1-484. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever h

yellowblue 1-49Larger ChildrenChildren who have outgrown child restraints shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.If you have the choice, a child sh

yellowblue 1-50CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt. Thebelt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In acrash, the

yellowblue 1-51CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behindthe child. If t

yellowblue 1-52Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it.But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to

2-yellowblue 2-1Section 2 Features and ControlsHere you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information o

yellowblue vi✍NOTES

yellowblue 2-2KeysCAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could be badly injure

yellowblue 2-3One key is used for theignition, the doors and allother locks.When a new vehicle is delivered, the key has abar-coded key tag. This

yellowblue 2-4Door LocksCAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.Passengers -- especially children -- can easilyopen the doors and fall out. When a

yellowblue 2-5Power Door LocksWith the power door locks,you can unlock or lock allof the doors of your vehiclefrom the driver or frontpassenger do

yellowblue 2-6The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened fromthe inside when this feature is in use. If you want toopen a rear door when the

yellowblue 2-7This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cau

yellowblue 2-8OperationThe following functions are available with the remotelock control system:LOCK All doors will automatically lock when theLOC

yellowblue 2-9Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your remote lockcontrol transmitter should last about two years.You can tell the

yellowblue 2-104. Check the operation of the transmitter with yourvehicle. If the transmitter does not work, tryresynchronizing the transmitter wi

yellowblue 2-11Remote Trunk ReleasePress the remote release button, located on the lower leftside of the instrument panel, to release the trunk li

1-yellowblue 1-1Section 1 Seats and Restraint SystemsHere you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts

yellowblue 2-12TheftVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we kno

yellowblue 2-13PasslockYour vehicle is equipped with the Passlocktheft-deterrent system.Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlockenab

yellowblue 2-14Ignition PositionsCAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could

yellowblue 2-15ACC (Accessory) (B): This position unlocks thetransaxle. It also lets you use things like the radio andwindshield wipers when the e

yellowblue 2-16Starting Your EngineMove your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s asafet

yellowblue 2-172. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), itcould be flooded with too much gasoline. Trypushing your accelerator pe

yellowblue 2-18To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Theengine coolant heater co

yellowblue 2-19Automatic Transaxle OperationYour automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on theconsole between the seats.PARK (P): This lock

yellowblue 2-20Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) beforestarting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-TransaxleShift Interlock (BTSI). Yo

yellowblue 2-21AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing,and you’re:Going less than 35 mph

yellowblue 1-2Seats and Seat ControlsThis section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacks andhead re

yellowblue 2-22NOTICE:Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (41 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transax

yellowblue 2-23Second-Gear StartYour vehicle is equipped with a second-gear startfeature. Place the shift lever in SECOND (2) gear toprovide more

yellowblue 2-24NOTICE:Driving with the parking brake on can causeyour rear brakes to overheat. You may have toreplace them, and you could also dam

yellowblue 2-252. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:Hold in the button on the lever.Push the lever all the way toward the front ofyour

yellowblue 2-26Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift yourtransaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put

yellowblue 2-27If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure onthe shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way intoPARK (P) -- as you mai

yellowblue 2-28Engine ExhaustCAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see orsmell. It can cause u

yellowblue 2-29CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set.

yellowblue 2-30Auto-Down SwitchThe driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature.This switch is labeled AUTO. Push the switch backpartway, and t

yellowblue 2-31Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThe lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes your:Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

yellowblue 1-36-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)The power seat button is located on the lower left side ofthe driver’s seat. This button allows you to

yellowblue 2-32If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid anaccident. If the arrow doesn’t go on at all when yousignal a turn, check for bu

yellowblue 2-33For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk up to theLO. For high-speed wiping, move the stalk up further, toHI. To stop the wip

yellowblue 2-34CAUTION:In freezing weather, don’t use your washer untilthe windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washerfluid can form ice on the win

yellowblue 2-35CAUTION:Cruise control can be dangerous where youcan’t drive safely at a steady speed. So,don’t use your cruise control on windingr

yellowblue 2-36Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set your cruise control at a desired speedand then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts offt

yellowblue 2-37Reducing Speed While Using Cruise ControlThere are two ways to reduce your speed while usingcruise control:Push the SET DECEL butto

yellowblue 2-38Exterior LampsTurn the turn signal lever end cap up one position toturn on:Parking LampsSide Marker LampsTaillampsLicense Plate Lam

yellowblue 2-39Daytime Running LampsDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during the day.DRL c

yellowblue 2-40Fog LampsThe button for your foglamps is on the instrumentpanel, to the left of thesteering wheel, beside the instrument panelinten

yellowblue 2-41If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes, thelamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 15seconds after your ke