Pages 15–20 (6 pages)

Controls

From the 1955 Oldsmobile Owners Manual

Directional signals, the two-position headlight switch and foot dimmer, the windshield wiper, heater, defroster and outside-air controls with knob and door positions, front seat adjustment, the power-operated convertible top switch, two-key locks with rear-door child safety locks, the trunk lock, freeing frozen lock cylinders, and the hood latch with its safety hook.

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What this section covers

  • Directional signals and headlight control
  • Heater, defroster and outside air controls
  • Front seat adjustment
  • Convertible power-operated top
  • Locks, keys and trunk lock
  • Hood latch
Year
1955
Make
Oldsmobile
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
1955 Oldsmobile Rocket engine cars, Hydra-Matic or Syncro-Mesh; Holiday coupes and convertibles
Publication
567125
Pages
42

What’s inside

Owner manual

  1. Cover, Service Policy and Contentspp. 1–6
  2. Operational HintsUsing the combined ignition, starter and accessory switch, starting a cold or warm engine, the parking brake, the Syncro-Mesh H-pattern shift lever, and break-in speed limits of 50 mph for the first 500 miles and 65 mph for the next 500.pp. 7–9
  3. Instruments and Hydra-Matic Drivepp. 10–14
  4. Controlspp. 15–20
  5. Maintenance Recommendationspp. 21–32
  6. Accessoriespp. 33–38
  7. Technical DataCapacities (20-gallon fuel tank, crankcase, cooling system, transmissions and differential), 12-volt light bulb numbers, fuse types and locations, anti-freeze quantities, and tire sizes with 24 pounds front and 22 pounds rear inflation.pp. 39–39
  8. Safety Maintenance Schedule and WarrantyThe Oldsmobile Safety Maintenance Schedule chart for recording services from 1,000 to 25,000 miles, and the manufacturer's warranty of 90 days or 4,000 miles; the last page is blank.pp. 40–42

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