1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner’s Manual

Engineering with a purpose. It’s at the heart of every Oldsmobile. Your new Oldsmobile continues a 96-year tradition of engineering excellence. That tradition was born in Lansing, Michigan, on August 2 1, 189 7, when Ransom E. Olds began building a horseless carriage “in as nearly a perfect manner as possible.” Soon, Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation’s first assembly line.

Innovation and refinement have always set Oldsmobiles apart. In 1939, Oldsmobile introduced the celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of today’s advanced systems. In 1948, the high-spirited Rocket V8 engine set standards for performance.

In 1966, Toronado made front wheel anve news, including Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year.” Still breaking new ground. the 1974 “Toro” became the first car equipped with a production “air bag.” Recent Oldsmobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad 4 engine. Versions of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standards of economy and performance. Today, the all-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of meaningful technology.

How to Use this Manual
MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER’S manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.

There are nine parts with colortabbed pages to help you find each of the parts of this manual. Each part begins with a brief list of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want. You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the color tabs that help you find a part.

Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts
This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.

Part 2: Features & Controls
This part explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.

Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

Part 4: Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Part 5: Problems on the Road
This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating.