This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed for 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, 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.
How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn abouthe features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll fiid that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring it self. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
If you ever havea problem on the road and don’t have a spare-fuse,you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Justpick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along withoutlike the radioor cigarette lighter and useits fuse, if it isthe correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. Also, there are spare fuses in the left side instrument panel fuse block.
There are threefuse blocks in your vehicle: two instmment panelfuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block.
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Operation
The following functions are available with the remote lock control system: LOCK: All doors will automatically lock when the LOCK button on the transmitter is pressed. Press the button a second time and you will hear a “chirp” to indicate that the doors have been locked. UNLOCK: The driver’s door will unlock automatically when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed. If the UNLOCK buttonis pressed again withinfive seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. TrunkRelease: The trunk will unlock anytime the vehicle symbol onthe transmitter is pressed, the trunk lockout is not engaged and the gear selector is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle
Each remote lock control transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitterfrom unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter, thelost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehiclecan have onlyfour transmitters matched toit.
You can match your transmitter to as many 1998 General Motors vehicles as youown, as long as they have the same remote lock control system. Contact your retailer for assistance with thi