Oldsmobile 1996 Achieva User manual

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The 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner’s Manual
SeatsandRestraint Systems ............................................................. 1-1
Features and Controls .................................................................. 2-1
ComfortControlsandAudioSystems ..................................................... 3-1
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.
This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls andhow to operate your
audio system.
Here you’ll find information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
This section tellsyou what to do if you have a problem while driving, such asa flat tire or
overheated engine, etc.
Here the manual tells you howto keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good.
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It
also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects’’ on page 8-7.
Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something
you want to read.
Your Drivingand the Road .............................................................. 4-1
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1
ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................ 6-1
Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. 7-1
CustomerAssistanceInformation ........................................................ 8-1
Index ................................................................................ 9-1
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and theGM Emblem,
OLDSMOBILE, theOLDSMOBILERocket Emblem
and the name Achievaare registered trademarks
of
General MotorsCorporation.
This manual includesthe latest information at the timeit
was printed.We reserve the right to make changes in the
product after that time withoutfurther notice. For
vehicles first sold inCanada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of Canada Limited” for Oldsmobile
Division wheneverit appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile,so it will
be there if you ever need
it when you’re on the road. If
you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the
new owner can use
it.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 22640105 B First Edition
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH
National Institute for
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
We support voluntary
technician certification.
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a
French Language Manual:
Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous
procurer un exemplaire de ceguide en fraqaischez
votre concessionaire ou au:
DGN MarketingServices Ltd.
1500 Bonhill Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 1C7
@CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1995
All Rights Reserved
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How to Use This Manual
Many people readtheir owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle.
If you
do
this, it will help you learn about thefeatures and
controls for
your vehicle. In this manual,you’ll find that
pictures and words work together
to explain things
quickly.
Index
A good place to look forwhat you need is the Index in
the backof the manual. It’s an alphabetical listof all
that’s in the manual, and the pagenumber where you’ll
find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a numberof safety cautions in this book.
We use a box and theword CAUTIONto tell you about
things that could hurtyou
if you were to ignore the
warning.
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II\, CAUTION:
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These mean thereis something that could hurt
you or otherpeople.
In the cautionarea, we tell you whatthe hazard is. Then
we tell you whatto do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Pleaseread these cautions.
If you don’t, you or
others could behurt.
You
will also find acircle
with a slash through it
in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,”
“Don’t
do this,” or “Don’t
let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also in thisbook you will findthese notices:
1 NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could
damage
your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell youabout something that can
damage your vehicle. Manytimes, this damage would
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not be covered by your warranty,and it could be costly.
But thenotice will tell
you what to do to help avoid the
damage.
When
you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION
and NOTICE warnings
in different colors or in different
words.
You’ll also see warning labels
on your vehicle.They use
the same words, CAUTIONor NOTICE.

Lllrlr uJ ..dbols
These are same of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used
on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR ,111,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you
and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have to do
with
your lights:
SIGNALS e
TURN
RUNNING . . 0
DAYTIME
LAMPS *
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are
on some of
your
controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicatorlights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE (@)
COOLANT
a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK (@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other
symbols
you may see:
FUSE
t
LIGHTER n
HORN )cr
SPEAKER
b
FUEL e3

NOTES
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I Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your
Oldsmobile and howto use your safety belts properly.
You can alsolearn about some things you should
not do
with air bags and safety belts.
Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust
them
-- and also about reclining seatbacks and head
restraints.
Manual Seats
You can lose control of the vehicleif you try to
adjusta manual driver’sseat while the vehicle is
moving. Thesudden movement could startle and
Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it. Slide
the seat
to where you want it. Then release the lever and
try to move the seat with your body,to make sure the
seat is locked in place.
confuse you, or makeyou push a pedal whenyou
don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
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4-Way Manual Seat
Manual Lumbar Support (Option)
The lever on the right side of the front allows you to
Turn the knob on the right of the driver’s seat cushion
adjust the angle
of the seat. Pull the lever up to tilt the clockwise or counterclockwiseto adjust
support for the
seat
up and down. lower back.
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