User manual OLDSMOBILE EIGHTY EIGHT 1996

[. . . ] I The 1996 OldsmobileEighty-EightOwner'sManual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section explains `how start and operate your Oldsmobile. [. . . ] Even on though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See"Anti-Lock'' in the Index. 4-26 Mow greater following distance on any. slippery : ' I If You're Caught. ina Blbzard road. Theroad mightbe fine until you. hita spot that's covered with ice. On. = qther$visk clear road, ice patches may appear in . shaded mias where the sun &n't reach: around . I , ' I I . `L Run your engine only long as you must. This saves as fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. This uses lessfuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the You battery (or batteries) charged. will need a well-charged battery (or batteries) to restart the vehicle, and possiblyfor signaling later on with your lieadlamps. for Then, shut the engine off and closethe window almost all the way to preservethe heat. Startthe engine again and repeat this only when-youfeel really uncomfortable from the cold. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and some fairly vigorous exercises do every half hour so until help comes. or Loading Your Vehicle vM TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE PRESSURE SPEED RTG PSI/KPa FRT. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properlycarry. The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge the driver's door tells you the of proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about number of people that the can be in your vehicle and total weight that you can the carry. This weight called the Vehicle Capacity Weight is and includesthe weight of all occupants, cargo andl al nonfactory-installed options. 4-29 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR I A CAUTION:. Do not load your vehicle any neavier than the or GVWR, or either the maximum front rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or itcan change the way your vehicle handles. Also, overloading can shorten the of life your vehicle. 1 I THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U S . FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edgeof the driver's door. It tells you the gross NOTICE: GVWR weight capacityof your vehicle, called the (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes Your warrant does not cover parts or and the weightof the vehicle, all occupants, fuel cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the components that fail because of overloading Gross AxleWeight rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. If you put things inside your vehiclelike suitcases, -And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it tools, packages, oranything else -- they will go as fast out. [. . . ] 6-43 Buying New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 5-34 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]