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Summary of Contents for 1995 Aurora

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Page 3: ...while driving such as B flat tire or overheated enginc etc ServiceandAppearanceCare 6 1 Here the nanual tells you how to keep your Aurora running properly and looking good Maintenanceschedule 7 1 Thi...

Page 4: ...ur Aurora so it willbe 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 VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN WE SUPPORT CERTIFICATIO...

Page 5: ...ll that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a boxwith gray background and the word CAUTION...

Page 6: ...your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might...

Page 7: ...er O L I vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK BELTS 4 POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN PARKING OOz LAMPS c HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM 0 FOG LAMPS 0 These sytnbols are on some...

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Page 9: ...ising the forward edgeof the button Lower the front of the seat by lowering the forward edgeof the button Move the seat forward by moving the whole button toward the front of the vehicle Raise the rea...

Page 10: ...Reclining Front Seatbacks The vertical control described previously in this section reclines thefront seatbacks But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 2...

Page 11: ...stored position press the number corresponding to the position The memory function will only work with the gearshift in PARK P To stop the automatic movement move the seat bottom switch inany directi...

Page 12: ...nis turned off the button will glow Press it a third time toturn the Slide thehead restraint up or downso that the topof the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chan...

Page 13: ...s and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t knowif it will be a bad one A few crashesare mild...

Page 14: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything you go as fast asit goes Put someoneon it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels 1 6...

Page 15: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps goinguntil stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 7...

Page 16: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time tostop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 17: ...they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system everoffered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckleup t...

Page 18: ...n This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt The shoulder portion of the belt has an energy management loop It is designed to open and help...

Page 19: ...kle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And yo...

Page 20: ...Let the belt go back all the way You should hear a slight clicking sound If you don t the adjustment feature won t set and you ll have to start again 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean for...

Page 21: ...What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 13...

Page 22: ...What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place...

Page 23: ...What s wrong with this 1 I I J A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 15...

Page 24: ...What s wrong with this L I I I I I I I I 1 1 I rh The belt is twisted across the body...

Page 25: ...ou slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Aurora has two ai...

Page 26: ...ss light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Ligh...

Page 27: ...ow the Air Bag SystemWorks I I Where is the air bag The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s air bagis inthe middle of the steering wheel 1 1...

Page 28: ...e of the two air bags in your Aurora will deploy This is rare but can happen in a crash just severe enough to make an air bag inflate In any particular crash no one cansay whether an air bag should ha...

Page 29: ...bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time but the p...

Page 30: ...not work properly You may haveto replace the air bag module in the steeringwheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger s air bag Do not open or break the air...

Page 31: ...ing safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See DriverPosition earlier in...

Page 32: ...houlder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch...

Page 33: ...sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Makesure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safet...

Page 34: ...er the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These...

Page 35: ...the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the seatback and the interior body about half way down the edge of the seatback Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder be...

Page 36: ...d must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle the belt around the child and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly Make sure that the shoulder belt crosse...

Page 37: ...its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Lap Belt Center...

Page 38: ...ection Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That include...

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Page 40: ...re to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recolnmend that you put your child...

Page 41: ...can tell you how to do it For cars first sold i n Canada child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law Your retailer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you...

Page 42: ...as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how...

Page 43: ...he lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint ju...

Page 44: ...will show you how 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the rel...

Page 45: ...place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly T o remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It...

Page 46: ...ollow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety bel...

Page 47: ...ractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove thechild restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety be...

Page 48: ...ld can wear a lap shoulder belt and get theadditional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that cl uldren are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat Butthey need to us...

Page 49: ...elt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt...

Page 50: ...Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 42...

Page 51: ...eat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt 2 00 in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so Checking Your RestraintSystems Now and then make sure all your be...

Page 52: ...toreplace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate If belts are cut ordamaged replace them...

Page 53: ...many standard and optional features on your Aurora and informationon starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is workin...

Page 54: ...or tags in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags If your ignition keys don t have plugs or tags go toyour Aurora retailer for the cor...

Page 55: ...Door Locks From theoutside use your door key or Remote Lock Control There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle 2 3...

Page 56: ...unlocked F m LOCK d l With power door locks you can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch Door Ajar Reminder If a door is not fully closed when t...

Page 57: ...r foot on the brake pedal 3 Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch 4 Move your shift lever out of PARK Pj then move the shift lever back into PARK Pj 5 Release thelock switch Your doors wi...

Page 58: ...opened from the inside when this feature is in use To Open a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On s i 1 Unlockthe door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the...

Page 59: ...will now work normally Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set the locks from inside then get out and close the door Yo11 can lock and unlock your doors orunlock yo...

Page 60: ...rs will unlock Pressing any button will also illuminate the interior lamps See Illuminated Entry in the Index All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbo...

Page 61: ...eries in the Remote Lock Control 1 Remove the screw from the back cover 2 Lift the front cover off bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the two batteries Duracell type DL 2016 4 Reassemble the trans...

Page 62: ...Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key and turnit 2 10...

Page 63: ...ide the glove box is an override switch that is useful if you want to leave valuables in the trunk when using a commercial parking lot Move the switch to OFF to disable the remote trunk release button...

Page 64: ...target for joyriders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Aurora and open the driver s door you ll hear a chimereminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with...

Page 65: ...scourages someonefrom randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the en...

Page 66: ...icle is not protected by the PASS Key IIsystem If you lose or damage aPASS Key IIignition key see y o r Aurora retailer or alocksmith who can service PASS Key IIto have a new key made New Vehicle 44Br...

Page 67: ...you can remove the key This locks your steering wheel ignition and transaxle OFF Unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this positi...

Page 68: ...o power windows and sunroof if equipped for up to 10minutes But if you open a door power is shut off StartingYour Engine Move your shift lever toPARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any othe...

Page 69: ...line Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there asyou hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again dothe same...

Page 70: ...is slightly lower than theunderbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Engine CoolantHeater Option I In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or cold...

Page 71: ...s before to keep it away from movingengine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer dependson the weather the kind of oil you have and s...

Page 72: ...has ashift lever located on the console between the seats There areseveral shift positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your frontwheels It s the best position to use when you start your en...

Page 73: ...button See Shifting Out of PARK P in the Index REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shiftingto REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R onlya...

Page 74: ...are driving less than 35 mph 56 km h andOVERDRIVE a for higher speeds THIRD GEAR 3 This is like OVERDRIVE a but you never go into Overdrive Here are sometimes you might choose THIRD 3 instead of OVER...

Page 75: ...op when goinguphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes orshift intoPARK P to hoId your vehicle in position on a...

Page 76: ...rake or recycle the ignition This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal To release the parking brake hold the regular brake down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot Thiswi...

Page 77: ...lever intothe PARK P positions as follows 0 Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it wi...

Page 78: ...and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof P...

Page 79: ...RK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If youever hold the brake pedal down but still can t...

Page 80: ...Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the enginerunning But if you ever have to here are some things to know 2 28...

Page 81: ...windows when the ignition is on In addition each passenger door has a switch for its own window The driver s window switch has an express down feature When it is held rearward for more than half a se...

Page 82: ...ndow switches again Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive Y...

Page 83: ...n wiper cycles Thiscan be very useful in light rain or snow Push the lever down to the first detent DELAY Turn the band closer tothe short lines for fewer wiper passes per minute As you turn the band...

Page 84: ...fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or gooff the road Check yourwasher fluid level often NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the...

Page 85: ...Change Indicator Cruise Control Headlamp High Low Beam Parking Lamps Flash To Pass Feature t The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to...

Page 86: ...eturn by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on asignal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bu...

Page 87: ...cleis in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow...

Page 88: ...off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RES ACC Resume Accelerate for about half a secon...

Page 89: ...ill go about 1 mph I 6 km h faster The accelerate featurewill only work after you turn on the cruise controlby pushing the SET button To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to re...

Page 90: ...eep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes yon out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills To Get Out of Cruise Control...

Page 91: ...Headlamps Q Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps 0 Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps Turn the band to OFF to turn off the lamps lights Headlamp High Low Beam To change the headlamps fro...

Page 92: ...there Release the lever to turn them off If your headlamps are on but on low beam the system works normally Just pull the lever until it clicks Your headlamps will shift to high beam and stay there T...

Page 93: ...s dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change tofull brightness automatically The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regula...

Page 94: ...gs 0 First depending onhowdark it becomes outside the Twilight Sentinel turns your headlamps on automatically when they re needed Avoid covering the sensor located near the windshield by the defroster...

Page 95: ...nd the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door They will turn off when you turn on the ignition If the dooris left open they will turn off after about 10minutes To turn on the readin...

Page 96: ...in front of the GARAGE button and pull the door downward 2 Remove the square height adapters from the door 3 Refer to the chart on the following pages to determine the number and location of the heigh...

Page 97: ...correct alignment 7 Attach the transmitter unit to the inside of the console by means of the Velcro 8 Close the door Test the unit by pressing the GARAGE button If the unit does not work try differen...

Page 98: ...TIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC I MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC OVERHEAD I DOOR OVERHEAD 1 DOOR Model Adapters 1054 1 1 3034 3 6 2 3 6 3 6 4 3 1048 1 4 3060 2 1087 1 5 2 2 5 1 1098 4 6 1 2...

Page 99: ...32 1 9 3 2 3 3 PULSAR 833 1 9 3 2 3 3 PULSAR 8326 1 4 3 2 3 3 3 1 3 PULSAR 833B 1 5 4 PULSAR PDX 9921 SEARS 9B53738 SEARS 9853708 SHlMA RT 18 4 Your Garage Door Transmitter Vehicle Console Door Adapte...

Page 100: ...ation Programming the Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any L earage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse safety feature Thisincludes any garage door opener model man...

Page 101: ...eLink Transmitter Note to Canadian Owners During programming your hand held transmitter may stop transmitting after one or two seconds If you are programming from one of these transmitters the HomeLin...

Page 102: ...until glare is no longer present There is an automatic and an off setting When the button on the bottom of the mirror is pressed up the mirror reacts to glare conditions automatically Press the button...

Page 103: ...adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position To lock the controls leavethe selector switch in the middle position When yo...

Page 104: ...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 Two positions exist for the...

Page 105: ...from the center mount and swing them to the side while the auxiliary visor remains to block glare from the front To extend the visor at the sides pull out the extension m e n you open the cover to ei...

Page 106: ...glass panel and sunshade If you want to stopthe sunroof in a partially open position lightly press the switch again To fully open the sunroof press the switch rearward again The sunshade can also be o...

Page 107: ...cks The frontarmrest opens into a storage area To open it lift the front edge Inside you will find storage for cassettes compact discsand coins In front of the storage areais a cupholder Press and rel...

Page 108: ...portion to extend the hook Press on the top part to return the hook to its recessed position Push and release the cover to reveal the front ashtray lighter and accessory power outlet NOTICE Don t put...

Page 109: ...g If you do it won t be able to back away from theheating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Accessory Power Outlet 1 1 The power outlet ins...

Page 110: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2 58...

Page 111: ...arning Flashers Switch Horn Windshield Wiper Washer Control Driver Information Center Climate Controls Audio System Glove Box Trunk Security Override Switch inside 12 Passenger Side Air Bag 13 Accesso...

Page 112: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Your Aurora is equipped with this instrument panel cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages 2 60...

Page 113: ...you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Odometer and Trip Odometer Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States...

Page 114: ...true 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 Butif it can t then it s set at zero...

Page 115: ...g is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others frominjury Warning lights come on...

Page 116: ...em 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 bagsensors and modules the wiring and the diagnostic...

Page 117: ...nd stopyou For good braking though you need both parts working well A warning chime and the message CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM may also come on Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could...

Page 118: ...Vehicle in the Index Parking Brake Indicator Light p l PARK This light will come on when you set your parking brake and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If you try to drive...

Page 119: ...If the regular brake system warning lightisn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and th...

Page 120: ...r brakes cool down If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light come...

Page 121: ...ill automatically turn back on If the coolant temperature is over 261O F 127 C the message HOT STOP ENGINEwill appear It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your v...

Page 122: ...run as smoothly This could leadto costly repairs not covered by your warranty Oil Pressure Warning Light OIL If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay on after you start your engine orco...

Page 123: ...eglected oil problemscan be costly andis not coveredby your warranty Fuel Gage When the ignition is on your fuel gage tells you about how much fuelyou have left When you have approximately2 6 gallons...

Page 124: ...eed up The tank is not necessarily empty when the pointer is over the E Empty mark There is a reserve of up to 1 5 gallons 5 6 L in the tank You should still get more fuel as soon as possible Driver I...

Page 125: ...utton located to the right of the cover To close the cover push it down to its closed position Fuel Economy The ECON button displays averagefuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for y...

Page 126: ...remaining in the tank The display will show a reading such as FUEL RANGE235 MI or FUEL RANGE378 KM If the range is less than 50 miles 80 km the display will read LOW FUEL RANGE The fuel economy data u...

Page 127: ...l life It will show 100 when the system is reset after an oil change It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistentwith your driving conditions When the remaining oil life or transaxle...

Page 128: ...your oil after every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or three months whichever comes first unless the DIC instructs you to doso sooner Also the oil change reminder does not measure how much oil you have in your...

Page 129: ...ssage will go off when you press any button or when you turn your ignition off then on The display returns to the mode displayed prior to the interruption Estimated Timeof Arrival ETA ETA is based on...

Page 130: ...e the ignition is off such as 01 OS ELAPSED TIME To reset elapsed time to zero press RESET while the elapsed time is displayed MONTH XXIDDIYY MM DDand YY represent the month date and year you currentl...

Page 131: ...entered the display will return to MONTH XX DD YY and you ll need to repeat the above steps After a battery reconnect loss of power the display will read CONFIRM TIME AND DATE RECALL When you press th...

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Page 133: ...keep changing it allow about 20 minutes after starting the vehicle for the system to regulate itself before you make another adjustment Immediately selecting 90 F 32 C will not warm the vehicle any f...

Page 134: ...lue button to raise or lower temperature respectively Then the outside temperature will be displayed Once you set the temperature the system will try to maintain that set temperature whether you are i...

Page 135: ...peed will be displayed by the lights around the knob except in the AUTO mode Use the following controlswhen you wish to override the AUTO setting Directional Controls When the AUTO PUSH knob is presse...

Page 136: ...nts DEF Defrost Directs most air to the windshield and side window vents For a higher fan speed rotate the AUTO FAN knob OFF Rotate the AUTO PUSH knob to turn off the system Even in OFF the system wil...

Page 137: ...or shutoff the air conditioning asdesired by pressing A C ON The indicator light will glow while the air conditioningis enabled For maximum continued cooling press the blue temperature button repeated...

Page 138: ...hesystem can also be turned on and off by pressing the PASS TEMP button on the comfort control system on the instrument panel The passenger temperature control on the passenger armrest will illuminate...

Page 139: ...f by turning off the ignition or by pressing the R DEFOG switch again a olow while the rear window defogger is operating The Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the r...

Page 140: ...nce to display the set temperature Then press the upper part of the control to raise the inside temperature setting press the lower part to lower the setting Flow Through Ventilation System Your Auror...

Page 141: ...ct time There will be an initial two second delay before the clock goes into the time set mode The A or P in the display designatesAM or PM in clock adjust mode The A or P replaces the channel momenta...

Page 142: ...eck whether you re in AM FMl or FM2 SEEK A V When you press SEEK while playing the radio the radio will search for the next higher or lower station and stop The radio will be muted while seeking SCAN...

Page 143: ...s for your cassette tape and compact disc BASS Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position Turn it to adjust bass response As you turn the knob you will feel the center position...

Page 144: ...tte tape player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the Cln indicator The radio will display to show that the clean featurehas been reset If Err or E and a number appear on the display at a...

Page 145: ...the display If you select a tone setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD As each new track starts to play the track number will appear in the display If Err or E and a number...

Page 146: ...Compression While playing a CD press NR to turn on compression COMP will appear on the display Compression makes loud and soft passages more equal i n volume Press NR again to turn off compression AM...

Page 147: ...n again the preset station will return Always check whether you re in AM FMl or FM2 SEEK A V When you press SEEK while playing the radio the radio will search for the next higher or lower station and...

Page 148: ...er position Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position To Play a CassetteTape With the ignition on insert the tape and it will begin playing The audiosystem will turn on automatically...

Page 149: ...lower selection and stop Theremust be at least a four second gap between selections on the tape SCAN When you press SCAN while playinga tape you ll hear the first few secondsof each selection Press SC...

Page 150: ...to its recessed position when not in use To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1 5 can be used to preset up to 15radio stations five A M five FM1 and five FM2 1 Tune in the station yo...

Page 151: ...NE This button controls the Automatic Tone Control ATC feature which lets you select an equalization forthe type of music or voice being heard For example JAZZ emphasizesbass and treble while ROCK emp...

Page 152: ...is inserted the top side will play first If LI high bias metal or CrO2 tape is played HI BIAS will appear in the display and the equalization will be adjusted automatically If you select a tone setti...

Page 153: ...you have a tape inserted and the radio is playing press TAPE AUX to play your tape To return to the radio while the tape is playing press AM FM The tape will remain safely inside the radio for future...

Page 154: ...f the trays Remove the tray and place a disc on it with the label side down If the disc is upside down the disc will not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the cartridge slot...

Page 155: ...hanger is checking the cartridge for CD s T D will flash in the display until the changer is ready to play When a CD begins playing abox will appear around CD along with the disc number and track numb...

Page 156: ...e next disc and track will be selected randomly If you press SCAN while RDM is displayed discs and tracks will be scanned randomly Press the number 5 button again to turn off random and return to norm...

Page 157: ...cted please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem Theftlock Anti Theft Feature Your radio may have the T...

Page 158: ...cret code number which you have written down 5 Press the MN button and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree 7 Press the HR button to make the first one or...

Page 159: ...your code or cannot unlock the radio contact your retailer for assistance To Disable Theftlock Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 2 3 4 5 4 7 Turn the igni...

Page 160: ...disc PROG Program Press PROG to tune in a preset radio station higher on the AM or FM band When playing a tape press PROG to play the other side of the tape When playing a CDin the trunk mounted CD ch...

Page 161: ...nd even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your retailer andbe sure t...

Page 162: ...cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not cause an error but may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Whichever cleaning method YOLI...

Page 163: ...the radio orignition on and off 6 Then repeatsteps 2 through 4 if necessary NOTICE Don t lubricate thepower antenna Lubrication could damage it I NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off...

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Page 165: ...s in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to...

Page 166: ...k alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But wha...

Page 167: ...countriesit s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the U S is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends...

Page 168: ...derateBAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinkingand driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person...

Page 169: ...up your foot and do it That s rem tion time Average remtio 1 timeis about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with a...

Page 170: ...your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push...

Page 171: ...s is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each frontwheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The co...

Page 172: ...happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power by shutting off fuel injectors and managing engine spark to limit wheel spin The TRACTION ACTIVE light will come on when your tracti...

Page 173: ...he TRACTION CONTROL button on the center console The TRACTION OFF warning light will come on and stay on If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the system won t turn off right...

Page 174: ...you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and yo lr speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor YOLIcan contro...

Page 175: ...n If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full I80 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steerquickly...

Page 176: ...it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your sideof the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too clo...

Page 177: ...s review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has a...

Page 178: ...rfices because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While drivingon a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking includin...

Page 179: ...old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do i n the daytime can alsoaffect your night vision For example if you spend the day in br...

Page 180: ...ghted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in d i m light a...

Page 181: ...treaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate fromthe inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even The water may affect your brakes Try to avoi...

Page 182: ...to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 0 0 Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some...

Page 183: ...ime and energy See the next part Freeway Driving 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just befor...

Page 184: ...reisn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the...

Page 185: ...is it just plain fdling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tire...

Page 186: ...e are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tire s cooling system and transaxle These parts can work ha...

Page 187: ...at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane likea stalled car or an accident 0 You may see highway signs on mountains...

Page 188: ...ight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand apiece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help pro...

Page 189: ...e road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll wa...

Page 190: ...on help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extraclothing or wrap a blan...

Page 191: ...estart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the...

Page 192: ...eight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR...

Page 193: ...vehicle I NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anythingelse they will go as fa...

Page 194: ...y itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for thispart In it are man...

Page 195: ...r loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive fdster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three impo...

Page 196: ...weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight...

Page 197: ...pment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle whe...

Page 198: ...orking Thislets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still workin...

Page 199: ...wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn ch...

Page 200: ...After Parking on a Hill I Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let LIPon the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until...

Page 201: ...arning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also letpolice know you have aproblem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off Press down onthe button steerin...

Page 202: ...ess the button down again When the flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100m b...

Page 203: ...bles can reach but be s lre the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause aground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Aurora and the bad grounding could d...

Page 204: ...ve junlp starting terminal Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery or remote terminal Your Aurora s battery isn t under the hood but there is a remote positive jump starting terminal...

Page 205: ...that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some things you should know Posi...

Page 206: ...of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until t...

Page 207: ...ngback to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries i...

Page 208: ...lustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service 0 0 0 e 0 That your vehicle can only be towed with certain equipment as...

Page 209: ...steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake release Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the f...

Page 210: ...cle earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains into the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels on both sides NOTICE Do not tow withsling type equipment orfascia damage will occur Use w...

Page 211: ...t attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots 2 Attach a separate safety chain wound the outboard end of eac...

Page 212: ...2 Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper 3 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 12...

Page 213: ...rnates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage This operating mode allows YOLIPvehicle to be driven to a safe place i n an emergency you may drive up to 50 miles 80 km Towing a tra...

Page 214: ...eater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THI...

Page 215: ...lant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant surge tank with pressure cap B Two...

Page 216: ...ump or somewhere else in the cooling system I NOTICE Engine damage if youkeep running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated EngineProtectionOperating Mode in the In...

Page 217: ...FULL COLD add a SO SO mixture of clecrn c1 trreI preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank but be SLIE the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is...

Page 218: ...I NOTICE In cold weather watercan freeze and crack the engine radiator heater coreand other parts So use the recommended coolant 5 18...

Page 219: ...pper r dd lator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure l...

Page 220: ...lator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tan...

Page 221: ...tion then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve actsmuch like a skid and may require the same correctionyou d use in a skid In any rear blowout rem...

Page 222: ...ng your tires are on the inside of the tire cover You can rest the cover near you for easy reference while you change the tire 1 Turn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwise...

Page 223: ...hanging equipmentnear the flat tire 5 Insert the hooked end of the wlleel wrench i n one of the two small notches i n the center cover and pry the cover off Do not drop the cover or lay it face down a...

Page 224: ...raise the jack head a few inches 8 Near each wheel well is a notch on the frame to position the jack head The front notch is I 1 inches 28 cm back from the front wheel well The rear notch is 7 5 inche...

Page 225: ...firmly against the sheet metal next to the word JACK Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare near you 10 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise inthe jack Raise the jack f...

Page 226: ...vehicleto fall off the jack Be sureto fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 11 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 7 12 Remove any rust or dirt...

Page 227: ...nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 14 Lower the vehicle by rotating thewheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack Lower thejack completely 15 In a cr...

Page 228: ...your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the 1 spare 16 Store the flat tire as far forward inthe trunk as possible Store thejack and wheel...

Page 229: ...here you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE Don t take your compa...

Page 230: ...hains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle to Get ItOut First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn you...

Page 231: ...vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your retailer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want...

Page 232: ...ions ASTM D4814in the United States and CGSB 3 5 92in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have toadd anything to the fuel In the United States and Canada it s easy to...

Page 233: ...posits from forming in your engine and fuel system Thathelps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cle...

Page 234: ...r oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell LIS where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification...

Page 235: ...ease nlechanisln is on the driver s side of the vehicle at the top of the trunk compartment Pull the tab toward you to release the fuel door NOTICE Prying on a locked fuelfiller door could damage it U...

Page 236: ...from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Aurora in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks I I I NOTICE I If...

Page 237: ...bricants and important parts underhood Hood Release v To open the hood first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle located to the left of the steering wheel under the instrument panel Then g...

Page 238: ...Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 6 8...

Page 239: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 Windshield Wdsher Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant SurgeTank Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick behind air cleaner Engine Oi...

Page 240: ...or the oil warning light on the instrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Check Oil Level Message or Oil Warning Light in the Index...

Page 241: ...il But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t addtoo much oil If your enginehas so mu...

Page 242: ...ol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the pr...

Page 243: ...omething should be added When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you 0 Most trips are less than 5 to I0 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures...

Page 244: ...an bea real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it o...

Page 245: ...own on the top of the air cleaner coverand pushing in on the clamps toward the center of the cover Then remove the cover A Remove the air filter 7 Install the new air filter and reverse all steps to r...

Page 246: ...is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a littledifficult you may...

Page 247: ...e 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to drive longer To check the fluid level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shif...

Page 248: ...level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid g...

Page 249: ...lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half c lt crr wwtor preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 182S M which won t damage aluminum parts You c...

Page 250: ...crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant The enginecoolant surge tank is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment To Check Coolant When your engine is cold th...

Page 251: ...reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartmentis cool unscrew the cap...

Page 252: ...d windshield washer fluid be sure t o read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that ha...

Page 253: ...ws for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brake Master Cylinder Your brak...

Page 254: ...A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warning light on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What toAdd When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 1...

Page 255: ...pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied Thisdoes not mean something is wrong with yo...

Page 256: ...if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in ma...

Page 257: ...vent hose connectors B must be securely reattached to the vent outlets C on each side of the battery and the vent assembly grommet D must be secured to the floor pan E Vehicle Storage If you re not go...

Page 258: ...ept it should have a full tank of gas and one person or 160 Ibs 75 kg on the driver s seat Tires should be properly inflated I NOTICE To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instru...

Page 259: ...centered at 0 zero 2 Nowacl just the horizontal aim Check the horizontal aim for each headlamp and adjust it as necessary TLII 11 the horizontal aiming screw until the pointer is lined up with the 0...

Page 260: ...A from the resonator channel b Release tension of the wing screw clamp B on the air intake duct where it attaches to the air cleaner cover near the top of the engine Turn the wing screw counterclockw...

Page 261: ...g harness This unlocks the bulb 4 Reverse steps 1 3 to replace the bulb assembly headlamp housing and air cleaner coverand tube 2 Now you can reach in behind the lamp housing and pull out the bulb 3 T...

Page 262: ...the Index 1 In the trunk remove the convenience net from the hooks Next remove the plastic screws holding the carpeting in place and pull back the carpeting 2 Unscrew the convenience net attachment n...

Page 263: ...iller screwlocated to the side of the taillamp filler panel 5 Pull out the lamp to reach the bulb Pull out the bulb To replace push the bulb back in 6 Reverse steps 1 5 to replace the taillamp filler...

Page 264: ...ole A and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm B 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm Tires We don t make tires Your new vehicle comeswith high quality tires made by a leading tir...

Page 265: ...hen they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation overinflation is all right It s not If yo...

Page 266: ...our tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10000 t...

Page 267: ...on t include the conlpact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures a s shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain...

Page 268: ...ying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Inforrnation label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specific...

Page 269: ...ll on the government courseas a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations i...

Page 270: ...nderinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades aremolded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires a...

Page 271: ...Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mountedthe same way as the one itreplaces If you need to replace anyof your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts rep...

Page 272: ...em on the fronttires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe endssecurely fastened Drive slowlyand follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hearthe chains contacting your vehicl...

Page 273: ...ll damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Au...

Page 274: ...tly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE I Be careful A blow dryer may scorch the fabric I 0 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on...

Page 275: ...onge the soiled area with cool water If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a watedbaking sodasolut...

Page 276: ...t panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Keep belts clean and dry...

Page 277: ...cloth at least every six months Duringvery cold dampweather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants i n the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Your Aurora The paint f...

Page 278: ...chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces...

Page 279: ...snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floorpan and exhaust system ev...

Page 280: ...ials You can get these from your GM Parts Department Weathers rips Stops squeaks Not reconmended for pigskin suede leather See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products See your Mainten...

Page 281: ...bels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code This codewill help you identify your engine specifications and replacement...

Page 282: ...Seat Cushion To access the battery and main fuse boxes the rear seat cushion must be removed You may wish to have your retailer do this for you NOTICE The battery and main fuse boxes are located under...

Page 283: ...e proper slots in the seat cushion Don t let the safety belt get twisted Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame...

Page 284: ...description under Removing the Rear Seat Cushion tosee how This procedure is somewhat difficult You may wish to have your retailer replace the fuse instead V Once the seat is removed you ll find two...

Page 285: ...e plastic end of the fuse Squeezethe ends overthe fuse and pull it out To close the fuse door press the door closed and it will latch Two spare fuses arelocated below the fuse puller You ll also find...

Page 286: ...ntrol Relay 3 Trunk Release Relay 5 Fuel Pump Relay Position Circuitry 4 Not Used 6 Driver Door Unlock Relay 7 10 Not Used 11 Rear Defogger Relay Lower Zone 12 Rear Defogger Relay Upper Zone 13 Not Us...

Page 287: ...unk and FLKIDoor Releases Heated Seat Electronic Level Control lnstrument Panel Exterior Lamps Box Stereo If So Equipped Power Door Locks Interior Lamp Hazard Lamps Stop Lamps Parking Lamps Heated Out...

Page 288: ...n Signal Lamps 1n jector s Climate Controls Magnetic Speed Right Exterior Lamps Chime Ignition 1 Memory Set PowertrainControl Module Cruise Control VATSPASS Key Auxiliary Power Interior Lamps Brake Tr...

Page 289: ...l cause the lamps t o go on and off or in some cases toremain off If this happens have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal...

Page 290: ...r cfi igercultis used I f you renot 1 1 1 e trsk yolrr Ausoln t etllilel For c tdclitionrrli i m t t i o n we jwrr Wirrrtrnt trrd OwrwrAssistmcp Ir4fC rmution hooklet Enginecrankcase 7 c llasts 6 6 L...

Page 291: ...Order 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 ThermostatTemperatureSpecification 180 F 82 C Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts Air Cleaner Element AC Type A 1096C Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF 58 PCV Valve AC Type CV 744C Re...

Page 292: ...56 RearSideMarkerLamps 194 Stop Taillamps 3057 Rear Turn Signal 3057 TrunkLamp 93 INSIDE LAMPS BULB FrontOverheadLamps 168 VisorVanityLamps 7065 RailCourtesyReadingLamps 168 FrontCourtesyLamps 74 Fron...

Page 293: ...also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the relnoval of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we...

Page 294: ...ins what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C PeriodicMaintenanceInspections explains important inspections that your Aurora retailer s service department or another qu...

Page 295: ...retailer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported...

Page 296: ...on Schedule I Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km or 3 Months Whichever Occurs First Every 6 000Miles 10000 km or 6 Months Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrication At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Eve...

Page 297: ...Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Every 30 000 Miles 50 000km Tire Rotation Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection orevery 24 months whichever occurs first Cooling System Service oreve...

Page 298: ...e indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to changethe oil usually between 3 000miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 1...

Page 299: ...l and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An E nission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshift linkage parking brake cable guidesand underbody contact...

Page 300: ...rvice k 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage...

Page 301: ...ERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first A t 1 Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage tr...

Page 302: ...MILEAGE SERVICED BY 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate thesuspension and steering linkage transaxle shi...

Page 303: ...ce 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guidesand underbody contact points and linkage orevery 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine acc...

Page 304: ...ssimControl Service c Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Corztrol Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection...

Page 305: ...he suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first t I i ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B...

Page 306: ...linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 45...

Page 307: ...occurs first 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and bottom two screensif the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside...

Page 308: ...km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides...

Page 309: ...teering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 mo...

Page 310: ...ften under dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines fordamage or leaks Inspect fuel capgasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service I...

Page 311: ...e transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for pr...

Page 312: ...ing brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km I7Change engine oil and filter or every...

Page 313: ...parking brake cable guidesand underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and...

Page 314: ...e suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 87...

Page 315: ...24 months whichever occurs first Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use An Emis...

Page 316: ...VICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ATIEmission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage trans...

Page 317: ...saxle fluid and bottom two screensif the vehicleis mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly...

Page 318: ...indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 1...

Page 319: ...chever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change e...

Page 320: ...km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking I brake cable gui...

Page 321: ...amage Replace parts as needed A 1 1 Emissiot1 Conttnl Suvice 37 500 Miles 62 500 km Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 Lubricate the su...

Page 322: ...nths whichever occurs first 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and bottom two screens if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic w...

Page 323: ...TE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Semite 0Lubricate the suspension and steering link...

Page 324: ...ts as needed An Emission Control Service f I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emissiorz Control S...

Page 325: ...chever occurs first DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 17Lubricate the suspension...

Page 326: ...rvice 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap Se...

Page 327: ...al information I I I I DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Sewice 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and bottom two screensif the vehicle i...

Page 328: ...nt level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank an...

Page 329: ...what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment I Before you start be sure you have enough room 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking around...

Page 330: ...urn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your v...

Page 331: ...slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To check thePARK P mechanism s holding ability Shift to PARK P Then release a l l...

Page 332: ...racks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body...

Page 333: ...Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming toGM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill L...

Page 334: ...GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM PartNo 1051515 or equivalent a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE...

Page 335: ...d after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checksand Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance rece...

Page 336: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED c 7 44...

Page 337: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER I DATE I READING I SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 45...

Page 338: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 46...

Page 339: ...help contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1 800 442 6537 I n Canada contact GM o f Canada Customer Assistance Center i n Oshawn by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263...

Page 340: ...sing MI 48909 Canada Customer Assistance Center General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addre...

Page 341: ...a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs 01 interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist i n resolving these disagreements Oldstnobile voluntarily participates i n BBB AUTO LINE BBB A...

Page 342: ...run arbitration program or in the courts For furtl1er information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNI...

Page 343: ...wa OntarioK 1G 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442...

Page 344: ...vided by YOLK Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program The Oldsrnobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day 365 days a year Who Is Covered Oldsmobile Roadside Assis...

Page 345: ...e regularly sent to all General Motors dealersl ips etail facilities GM monitors product performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins a...

Page 346: ...NOTES...

Page 347: ...Electrical Equipn ent 2 57 3 29 6 52 Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System I I7 Atlte1111a Care 3 3 1 AppearanceCare 6 43 AppearanceCareandMaintenanceMaterials 6 50 At tl1rest Stol age 2 55 Ashtrays...

Page 348: ...t 6 26 System Anti Lock Warning Light 2 67 SystemWarningLight 2 65 Transaxle Shift Interlock 2 27 Brakes Trailer 4 33 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Wear 6 25 Braking 4 5 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 6...

Page 349: ...limate Control 3 I Dual TemperatureControl 3 6 SteeringWheel Touch Controls 3 8 CompactDiscCare 3 30 CityDriving 4 18 Compact Disc Player 3 13 3 21 CompactSpare Tire 5 29 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Cont...

Page 350: ...4 29 Emergency Braking 4 9 Starting 5 2 Steering 4 1 1 Towing 5 8 Engine Accessory Belt 6 10 BlockHeater 2 18 Coolant 5 15 6 19 6 60 Coolant Heater 2 18 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 69 Exhaust 2 28 Ide...

Page 351: ...6 60 Door Release Manual 6 5 Fuel 6 2 Door Release Ket11ote 6 4 Ecotlolny 2 73 Filling the Tank 6 S Gage 2 71 It1 Foreign Counttics 6 4 LAW Fuel M S S I C FLIW Usage Charts 6 56 6 57 6 58 Fuses and Ci...

Page 352: ...e Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 30 Ignition Key 2 2 SwitchPositions 2 I5 Illuminated Entry 2 9 Indicators Warning Lights and Gages 2 63 Inlint Restraint 1 32 Inflation Tire 6 35 Information Center D...

Page 353: ...43 Schedule 7 1 Underbody 6 49 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon 2 70 MasterCylinder Brake 6 23 MaxifuseRelayCenter 6 59 MemorySeatandMirrors 1 3 Methanol In Gasoline 6 3 Mirrors ConvexO...

Page 354: ...2 57 Accessory Power Retained 2 I6 Antenna 3 31 DoorLocks 2 3 Mirrors 2 51 Seat Controls I 1 Steering 4 I O Steering Fluid 6 2 1 Windows 2 29 6 59 Pregnancy Use ofSafety Belts 1 23 Problems on the Roa...

Page 355: ...1 23 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjuster I I2 SmallerChildrenandBabies 1 30 Tor11 1 43 Twisted 1 16 WhySafetyBeltsWork 1 6 Safety Cautions 111 SafetyDefects Reporting 8 4 ScheduledMaintenanceServices 7...

Page 356: ...Your Car is 5 30 Sunroof 2 54 Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag 1 17 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 20 ShiftingtheAutomaticTransaxle 2 20 2 23 2 25 2 27 Skidding 4 13 Stains 6 45 Steering 4 10 Wheel T...

Page 357: ...Ventilation 3 8 Vinyl Cleaning 6 45 VisorVanityMirror 2 53 warning Flashers Hazard 5 1 WarningLights 2 63 Air Bag 1 18 2 64 Anti LockBrakeSystem 2 67 4 6 Battery 2 65 Brake 2 65 CheckOilMessage 2 76...

Page 358: ...23 NutTorque 5 27 Replacement 6 41 Window Lock 2 30 Windows Power 2 29 Windshield CIea11ing 6 47 Washer 2 32 WasherFluid 6 22 Wipers 2 31 6 59 WinterDriving 3 23 WreckerTowing 5 8 Your Driving and the...

Page 359: ...Owner s Recordof Upkeep andFuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS 9 13...

Page 360: ...Owner s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS 9 14...

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