Oldsmobile Cutlass (1999 year). Instruction - part 7

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Fog Lamps

The button for your fog
lamps is on the instrument
panel, to the left of the
steering wheel, beside 
the instrument panel
intensity control.

When using fog lamps, the ignition must be on, as well
as the parking lamps or the low

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beam headlamps.

Push the top of the button to turn the fog lamps on. An
indicator light on the button will glow when the fog
lamps are on. Push the top of the button again to turn the
fog lamps off.

The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high

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beam

headlamps are turned on. When the high

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beams are

turned off, the fog lamps will come on again.

Interior Lamps

Instrument Panel Intensity Control

You can brighten or dim the
instrument panel cluster
lights by rotating the switch,
located to the left of the
steering wheel.

Illuminated Entry/Exit System

When you open any door, the lamps inside your vehicle
will go on. These lamps will fade out after about 40
seconds, or when the ignition is turned on after all doors
have been closed. If the ignition was recently turned off,
the lamps will fade out after four seconds. These lamps
will also go on when you press the vehicle symbol or
UNLOCK button on the remote lock control transmitter.

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If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes, the
lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 15
seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to
provide an illuminated exit.

Mirror Reading Lamps

Press the switch on the lower front portion of the mirror
to turn on the lamp. Press the other side of the switch to
turn the lamp off.

Three-Position Dome Lamp

The switch on this lamp has three positions. The ON
position will turn on the light. The DOOR position will
turn on the light whenever a door is opened. The OFF
position will shut off the lamp completely, even when a
door is opened.

Trunk Lamp

The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk.

Battery Saver

Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature
designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.

When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or
glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the
battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off
after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery.

To reactivate the interior lamps, either:
D the ignition must be turned on,
D the activated lamp switch must be turned off and

then on or

D a front door must be opened.
The battery saver feature will also be activated when
any door of your vehicle is left open.

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Mirrors

Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror

This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust
the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position
that allows you see out the back window. To adjust the
height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the
mirror to the windshield.

To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position.

Instruction Remote Control Mirror

The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you
can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.

Adjust the driver’s side
outside mirror with the
control lever on the 
driver’s door.

To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s
seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you.

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Power Remote Control Mirror 
(If Equipped)

This switch is located on the armrest of the driver’s
door. Move this switch to the L (left) or R (right)
depending on which mirror you need to adjust (center is
the off position.) Then adjust the direction of the mirror
using the pad marked with arrows just below the
selector switch.

Convex Outside Mirror

Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.

CAUTION:

A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.

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Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open,
pull the glove box handle toward you.

Center Console Storage Area

The center console has two separate storage areas. The
upper compartment, which is also the armrest, can be
used to store maps, gloves, etc. To open, pull up on the
driver’s side of the lid.

The lower area can be used to store cassette tapes or
compact discs. To open the lower compartment, pull up
on the armrest.

Instrument Panel Cupholder

The instrument panel cupholder is located to the left of
the steering wheel. To use it, pull it out until the 
rubber insert is revealed. The insert is removable for 
easy cleaning.

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Center Console Cupholder

The console provides space for holding a cup or soft
drink container. The cupholder is located at the rear of
the shift lever.

Rear Seat Cupholder

Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to
use the rear seat cupholder.

Convenience Net (If Equipped)

Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
just inside the back wall of the trunk.

Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.

The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.

You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using it.

Sun Visors

To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.

Visor Vanity Mirror

Lift the cover to expose the visor vanity mirror.

Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror 
(If Equipped)

This mirror is located on the passenger’s side visor.
When you lift the cover, the light will turn on.

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Accessory Power Outlets

Your vehicle is equipped with two accessory power
outlets. There is one located at the front of the center
console and one located on the passenger’s side of the
center console.

You can use it to plug in additional electric accessories.
Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that
are included with any electrical accessory you install.
The accessory power outlets are protected by a fuse and
have a maximum current level.

Garment Hook

Pull down on the outer ring
to use the garment hook.

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Sunroof (If Equipped)

Open the sunshade by hand when using the 
vent position.

To use the vent position of the sunroof, push the 
switch back and release it. This is the express

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vent

mode of the sunroof.

To fully open the sunroof, push the switch back again
and release. This is the express

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open mode of the

sunroof and sunshade.

In both the vent and full open positions, the air flow can
be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding
the switch forward until the sunroof moves to a 
desired position.

To close the sunroof, push the switch forward and hold
it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the
switch is released during operation. Remember to close
the sunshade by hand.

The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
your vehicle has an electrical failure.

NOTICE:

Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of
the sliding glass panel. Damage will occur and the
sunroof may not open or close properly.

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The Instrument Panel

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Your Information System

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The main components of your instrument panel are:
A. Fog Lamp Switch

B. Instrument Panel Intensity Control

C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

D. Cruise Control Switches (If Equipped)

E. Horn

F. Instrument Panel Cluster

G. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

H. Ignition Switch

I. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch

J. Fuse Panels

K. Climate Control System

L. Accessory Power Outlet

M. Cigarette Lighter

N. Gear Shift Lever

O. Audio System

P. Parking Brake

Q. Tilt Wheel

R. Hood Release Lever

S. Trunk Release Button

T. Instrument Panel Cupholder

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Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle is equipped with this cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the
following pages. Be sure to read them.

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Speedometer and Odometer

Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been
driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or
kilometers (used in Canada).

Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. The
digital odometer will read 99,999.9 if someone tries to
turn it back.

You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the
mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if
it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put on
the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when
the new odometer was installed.

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer can tell
you how far you have
driven since you last reset it.

The reset button is located next to the trip odometer. To
reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset
button for one to two seconds. Also by pressing this
button, you can toggle between the odometer and the
trip odometer.

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Tachometer

The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).

NOTICE:

Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area,
or engine damage may occur.

Warning Lights, Gages 
and Indicators

This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.

Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.

Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.

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When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this instruction’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly 

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dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.

Safety Belt Reminder Light

When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.

The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about 20 seconds, then it
will flash for about 
55 seconds. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled,
neither the chime nor the
light will come on.

Air Bag Readiness Light

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system
checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag
modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag
system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.

The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Charging System Indicator Light

The charging system
indicator light will come on
when you turn on the
ignition, but the engine is
not running, as a check to
show you it is working.

When the engine is running, it should go out.

If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you
hear a chime, you may have a problem with the
electrical charging system. It could indicate that you
have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical
problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this
light is on could drain your battery.

If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.

Brake System Warning Light

Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.

If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.

This light should come on
briefly when you turn the
ignition key to ON. If it
doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there’s 
a problem.

If the light and chime come on while you are driving,
pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that
the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer
to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still
on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

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CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

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system, this light will come
on when you turn your
ignition on or start your
engine and it will stay on
for three seconds. 
That’s normal.

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the
light comes on and the chime sounds when you’re
driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition
off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If
the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re
driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake
system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but
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lock brakes. If the regular brake

system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti

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brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes.
See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in 
this section.

The anti

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lock brake system warning light should come

on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.