User manual OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 1998

[. . . ] ;et tht The 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3- 1 4-1 5-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful infomation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. if 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8- 1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells how to contact Oldsmobilefor assistance and how to get service and owner publications. you It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-8. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual. [. . . ] Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. 4-31 4-32 Your vehicle can tow trailer if it isequipped with the a proper trailer towing equipment. identify whatthe To vehicle trailering capacity for your vehicle, you is should readthe information in "Weight ofthe Trailer" that appearslater in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes handling, durability and in fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has tobe used properly. That's the reasonfor this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important your safety and that for of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to with trailering. Make sure do your rig will belegal, not only where you but live also where you'll be driving. good sourcefor this A information can be state or provincial police. can ask a hitch You dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the 1, 000miles first (1 600 k ) m your new vehicleis driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, duringthe first 500 miles (800 Ian) that you m hand tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 k / ) don't make starts at throttle. This helps your full engine and other parts your vehicle wear at the of in heavier loads. Obey speedlimit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faster than maximum posted speed the 55 for trailers (or no more than mph (90 lun/h)) to parts. save wear on your vehicle's 0 0 Load-pulling components such as engine, transaxle, the wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are against the drag of the added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing 0 the pulling requirements. 0 4-33 Three important considerations have to do with weight: You can ask your retailer our trailering information for or advice, or you can write at: us the weight of the trailer, 0 the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P. O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, write to: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be?It should never weigh more than 1, 000 lbs. It dependson how you plan to use your rig. [. . . ] 4-35 4-40 Maintenance When Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making TWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 ParkingonHills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Passingwitha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]