Oldsmobile 1998 Aurora Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1998 Aurora

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Page 7: ...ive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Custom...

Page 8: ...ase 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 Litho in U S A Part No 22656193 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH NationalInstitute for A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E We support voluntary technician certifi...

Page 9: ...manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurtyou if you were to ignore the warning These mean there is something thatcould hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do tohelp avoid or...

Page 10: ...uld Also in this book you will find these notices not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly NOTICE the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION These mean there is something that could damageyour vehicle and NOTICE warningsi ndifferent colorsor in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE iv ...

Page 11: ... passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS ee3 TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME a LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 h ENGINEOIL e PR...

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Page 13: ...elts They re for Everyone and Small Adults 1 12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About 1 37 Child Restraints 1 13How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 32 Center Passenger Position 1 52 Replacing Restraint System Parts After 1 21 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 1 51 Safety Belt Extender 1 20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 27 Rear Seat Passengers a Crash Safety Belts and the Answers 1 34 Child...

Page 14: ...of the button Move the seat forward by moving the whole button toward the front of the vehicle Raise the rear of the seat by raising the rear edge of the button Lower the rear of the seat by lowering the rear edge of the button Move the seat rearward by moving the whole button toward the rear of the vehicle Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers the whole seat Vertical Control B Move ...

Page 15: ...kof the switch to decrease support Memory Seat and Mirrors The memory function controls both the driver s seat cushion and outside mirror positions It does not store the lumbar or recline positions at3 _ _ To set your memory seat cushionand mirrors 1 Position the driver s seat and both outside mirrors where you want them See Mirrors in the Index 2 Press the SET button You will hear one beep 3 With...

Page 16: ...s can also be programmed to move the driver s seat and outside mirors to a set memory position when the transmitter s UNLOCK button is pressed To program the system 1 2 3 4 Adjust the driver s seat to a comfortableposition Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you See Mirrors in the Index Press the SET button on the driver s door panel You will hear one beep Within five seconds press one of the two ...

Page 17: ...icle is in PARK P A beep will sound inside the vehicle when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed to move the seat and mirrors To turn this feature off press SET and then UNLOCK within five seconds Heated Front Seat Option 7 I This feature will quickly heat the lower cushions and lower back of the driver and front passenger seats for added comfort Press the button once to turn the heater...

Page 18: ...e reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead itwill be in frontof you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor otherinjuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection whe...

Page 19: ... the headrest to return to its full rear position Safety Belts They refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or airbag system Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not weari...

Page 20: ... Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who b...

Page 21: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes L Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 1 9 ...

Page 22: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 10 ...

Page 23: ...panel or thesafety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicledoes You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 11 ...

Page 24: ...rk with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in sideand other collisions Q If I m a good driver andI never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You m...

Page 25: ...Here s how to wear the lap shoulder belt properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight R I The driverhas a lap shoulder belt The shoulderportion of the belt has an energy management loop It is designed to open and help protect you in certain crashes If it opens you will see a label on the safety belt that says to replace the belt ...

Page 26: ...pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjust...

Page 27: ... set and you ll have to start again 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean forward slightly then sit back If you ve added more than 1 inch 25 mm of slack pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again If you move around in the vehicle enough or if you pull out the shoulder belt the belt will become tight again If this happens you can reset it 1 15 ...

Page 28: ...e nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body Don t allow more than1 inch 25 mm of slack 1 16 ...

Page 29: ...be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal I injuries Always buckle your belt into the 1 buckle nearest you ...

Page 30: ... too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulderbelt is worn under the arm It should be worn over theshoulder at all times 1 18 ...

Page 31: ...sted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your retailer to fix it 1 19 ...

Page 32: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if theydon t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 20 ...

Page 33: ...irbag for the driver and another air bag for the right frontpassenger Reduced force frontal airbags are designed to help reduce therisk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But even these airbags must inflate very quickly if they are to do theirjob and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system I You can be severelyinjured or kil...

Page 34: ...ced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants CAUTION Continued Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the parto...

Page 35: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks I Where are the air bags The driver sair bag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 23 ...

Page 36: ...should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release o...

Page 37: ...so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh airby openinga window or door In many crashes severeenough to inflatean air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some ne...

Page 38: ... carpeting orhigher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet theair bag controller can be soaked and ruined If this ever happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the air bags inflate even if there s no crash You would have to replace the air bags as well as the sensors and related parts If your vehicle is ever in a flood orif it s exposed to water that soaks the ca...

Page 39: ...engerswho aren t safety belted can bethrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap ShoulderBelt The positionsnext to thewindows have lap shoulder belts Here s how towear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the beltacross you Don t let itget twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buc...

Page 40: ...e sure it issecure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section 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 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 28 ...

Page 41: ...ce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or acrash You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sho...

Page 42: ...the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide foreach outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s howto install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between ...

Page 43: ...stic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert thetwo edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be surethat the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elasticcord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 31 ...

Page 44: ... then slide the guide ontothe clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat OutsidePassenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 32 ...

Page 45: ...lt To make thebelt shorter pull its freeend as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it thesame way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safetybelt quickly if you ever had to 1 33 ...

Page 46: ...le in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies TTTi3N Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag sy...

Page 47: ...all enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This isnecessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the restof its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settlesinto the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 48: ...l a crash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash I CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 2404b 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint I 1 36 ...

Page 49: ...selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A isa special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure tha...

Page 50: ...ints are designed for infantsof up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable 1 38 ...

Page 51: ...ward facing restraints are designed to help protect childrenwho are from20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height orup to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat 1 39 ...

Page 52: ...27 kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields uselap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out thewindow 1 40 ...

Page 53: ...therthan the front seat We at General Motors thereforerecommend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredif the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though yourvehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the backo...

Page 54: ... I f your child restraint has a top strap itshould be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Aurora retailer toput it in for you If you want to installan anchor yourself your retailer can tell you how to do it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the to...

Page 55: ...ld restraint instructions will show you how 3 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in frontof the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 1 43 ...

Page 56: ... is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt Be sure tofollow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child r...

Page 57: ...late and pulling italong the belt 4 Buckle thebelt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 5 To tighten thebelt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint asyou tighten thebelt 1...

Page 58: ...air bag inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontalair bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would bevery close to the inflatingair bag Alwayssecure a rear facing child restraint in the rearseat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the...

Page 59: ...structions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put itbehind the child restraint 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 47 ...

Page 60: ...hten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to besure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and beready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts ...

Page 61: ...two children can be crushed together and seriouslyinjured A belt must be used by only oneperson at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child isso small that the shoulder belt is very closeto thechild s faceor neck A Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body w...

Page 62: ... this way in a crashthe child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lapportion of the belt should be wornlow and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in acrash 1 50 ...

Page 63: ...o wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractorsand anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose ordamaged safety beltsystem parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety be...

Page 64: ... to help protect you in a collision You would see this label on the beltnear the latch plate If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat partsrepaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn tbeing used at the time of the collision If your seat adjuster won t work after a crash the special part o...

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Page 67: ... Lock Control TrUIlk Theft Universal Theft Deterrent PASS Key New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine CoolantHeater Option Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Parking Over Things ThatBurn 2 31 2 33 2 34 2 34 2 42 2 45 2 48 2 52 2 55 2 55 2 55 2 56 2 60 2 64 2 75 Engine Exhaust Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunctionLever Exterior Lamps Interior ...

Page 68: ...th the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 69: ...t tells your retailer or aqualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs or tags in a safeplace If you lose your keys you ll be able tohave new ones made easily using these plugs or tags If your ignition keys don t have plugs or tags go toyour retailer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you...

Page 70: ...tsiders can easilyenter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chanceof being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belt properly lock your doors and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle From the inside to lock the door rotate the locking lever forward To unlock the door ...

Page 71: ... AJAR RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR Programmable Automatic Door Locks This is a Personalization feature that programs your door locks toautomatically lock or unlock Close the doorsand turn on the ignition Every time you move the shift lever outof PARK P all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move the shift lever into PARK P the doors will unlock If someone needs to get out whileyou re not i...

Page 72: ... locks will remain in the current mode 4 Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again Each time thetransmitter s LOCK button is pressed the mode will advance by one going from Mode 3 to 0 to 1 etc NOTE The door locks will cycle according to the mode entered while customizing memory door locks Mode 0 has no feedback 5 Release the power door lock switch The automatic door locks will remain in the ...

Page 73: ...ors will unlock 4 Release thepower door lock switch To turn the featureoff repeat thisprocedure This procedure changes the mode for only the transmitter used to change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter Rear DoorSecurity Locks To Use One of These Locks 1 Open one of the rear doors 2 Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position 3 Clos...

Page 74: ...security lock feature adults or olderchildren who ride in the rearwon t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To Cancel the RearDoor Lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside or from the outside using the remote lock control transmitter or central door unlocking feature 2 Open the door from...

Page 75: ...ntrol operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This devicecomplies with Part 15of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferencethat may cause undesired operation This devicecomplies ...

Page 76: ...s all doors will unlock Pressing the UNLOCK button will also illuminate the interior lamps See Illuminated Entry inthe Index All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when the trunk button is pressed and the ignition is off The trunk button will also work when the ignition is on while in any gear Instant Alarm When the button with the horn symbol on the remote lock control tra...

Page 77: ...tand outside mirrors to a set memory position when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed For more detailed information and programming instructions refer to the Index for each individual feature listed above This personalization feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote lock controltransmitter The followingmodes may be selected 4 5 1 2 3 ...

Page 78: ...ter used to change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote lock control transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from 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 y...

Page 79: ...tic from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace thebattery Insert acoin into thenotch near the key ring Turn the coin to the left to separate the two halves of the transmitter Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object Replace thebattery as the instructionsunder the cover indicate Snap the transmi...

Page 80: ...ut only when the ignition is off The trunk button will also work when the ignition is on while in any gear Remote Trunk Release Lockout The trunk release switch in the glove box allows you to secure itemsin the trunk Move the trunk release switch toOFF lock the glove box and take the key with you Now the trunk release to the right of the steering column will not open the trunk However the remote l...

Page 81: ...nder the See EngineExhaust in the Index Theft Vehicle theft isbig business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has anumber of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there areways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t d...

Page 82: ...em With this system if your ignition is off the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door This light reminds you to activate the theft deterrent SECURITY system Here s how to do it 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the power door lock switch or remote lock control system TheSECURITY light should come on and stay on 3 Close all doors The SECURITY light should go off after about 30 seconds T...

Page 83: ... a doorany other way will set off the alarm I f you set offthe alarmby accident unlock any door with your key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote lock control transmitter The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 From inside the vehicle roll down the driver s window and open the d...

Page 84: ...nserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine doesnot start and the SECURITY light is on or you get theCLEAN KEY WAIT 3 MINUTES message on the DIC the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Waitabout threeminutes and try again The SECURITY light may remain on during this time If the starter still won t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wa...

Page 85: ...emergency call theAurora Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 New Vehicle 44Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But itwill perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts 200 miles 322km orso During this time yo...

Page 86: ...t s a theft deterrent feature OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it doesn tsend any electrical power to the accessories Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is not running RUN D This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switc...

Page 87: ...off you will hear a warning chime when you open the driver s door Retained Accessory Power After you turn the ignition off and remove the key you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio power windows and sunroof if equipped forup to 10minutes But if you open a door power is shut off Always leave your key in LOCK If you leave your key in any other position than LOCK you ba...

Page 88: ...damaging your starter 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops itcould be floodedwith too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in STARTfor about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the samething NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle ...

Page 89: ...t heatershould be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to startingyour vehicle To Use the EngineCoolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 1 10 volt AC outlet 4 Before starting the engine be sure tounplug and store thecord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long...

Page 90: ...eis running unlessyou have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others couldbe injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you reon fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting IntoPARK P in the Index If you re pullinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in th...

Page 91: ...sn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting outof PARK P or NEU l RAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shiftout of PARK P or NEU...

Page 92: ... fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on between gears or FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in ...

Page 93: ...ion When it s in the NORMAL position the line on the button will be showing When in POWER the line is not showing In the NORMAL position the transaxle shifts at lower engine speeds For increased performance you may choose the POWER mode Setting the parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the pa...

Page 94: ...r rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them andyou could also damage other parts of your vehicle 1 If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That part shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle...

Page 95: ...if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave yourvehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leaveyour vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before y...

Page 96: ...pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Your vehicle has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Shifting the Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shiftlever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake appli...

Page 97: ...usnessand death You might haveexhaust coming inif Your exhaust system soundsstrange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle wasdamaged in a collision Your vehicle wasdamaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicleor exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it only with all...

Page 98: ... pull the switch back and quickly release it To stop thewindow from lowering pull the switch again then release To raise thewindow hold the switch forward Window Lock Press the right side of the WINDOW LOCK switch on the driver s armrest to disable all passenger window switches Thedriver s window controls will still be operable Thisis a useful feature when you have children as passengers Press the...

Page 99: ...th the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave yourvehicle whenthe engine is running unlessyou have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To b...

Page 100: ...when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Cruise Control Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Parking Lamps 0 Flash To Pass Feature 2 34 ...

Page 101: ...angp The lever will return bv itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may beburned out and other driverswon t see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out replaceit to help avoid an accident If the arrows don tgo on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index and for burned...

Page 102: ... band to this symbol to turn on Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps Turn the band to OFF to turn off the 1ampsAights Lamps On Reminder If the headlamp switch is left on you ll hear a warning chime when you turn the ignition off remove the key from the ignition and open the driver s door 2 36 ...

Page 103: ... if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal levertoward you If your headlamps are off your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off If your headlamps are on but on low beam the system works normally Just pull thelever until it clicks Your headlamps will shift to high beam and stay there To return to low be...

Page 104: ...een wiper cycles Thiscan be very useful in light rain or snow Push the lever down to the first detent DELAY Turn the band closer to the short lines for fewer wiper passes per minute As you turn the band toward the long lines the wiper cycles per minute will increase Remember that damaged wiperblades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and sn...

Page 105: ...er until the windshield is warmed Otherwisethe washer fluid can form ice onthe windshield blocking your vision With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 ludh When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off Cruise cont...

Page 106: ...ndex When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting se 1ntrol O I you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go intocruisewhenyoudon twantto You 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switchoff until you want to use it 2 Get up to thespeed you want 2 40 ...

Page 107: ...ease the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to gofaster don t hold the switch at RES ACC Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to go to a higher speed Use the acceleratorpedal to go to a higher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed 0 1 0 Move the cruise switchfrom ON to...

Page 108: ...accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or Move the c...

Page 109: ...m headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle withthe DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK P TheDIU will stay off until you shift outof PARK P To turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are in PARK P turn off the headlamps and move the twilight sentinel control located to theleft of the steering column all the way toward MIN See Twilight Sentinel inthe Index As...

Page 110: ... how dark it is outside To operate it leave the headlamp switch off and move the twilight sentinel control toward MAX The control is located to the left of the steering column If you move the control all the way to MAX your lamps will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine If you move the control toward MIN the lamps will go off quickly when you turn offyour engine You can set ...

Page 111: ...you close thedoor with the ignition off the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turnedon Please note that lockingthe doors with the power door lock switch will override the delayed illumination feature and the lights will turn off right away Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to five second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off Th...

Page 112: ... lock switches when you exit thevehicle IlluminatedEntry Press the UNLOCK button on the remote lock control transmitter and the interior courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for up to a minute The lamps will turn off immediately by pressing the LOCK button on the remote lock control transmitter starting the ignition or activating the power door locks This option can be programmed on or off for ...

Page 113: ...now on This procedurechanges the mode for only the transmitter used to change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated forthe second transmitter Front Reading Lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door They will turn off when you turn on the ignition If a door is left open they will turn off after about10minutes To turn on the reading lamps when ...

Page 114: ...nside the trunk This lamp will automatically turn off when the trunk is closed Inadvertent Load Protection This featureautomatically shuts off the interior lamps if any are left on for more than 10minutes when the ignition is off or a door is left open This will keep your battery from running down Mirrors Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror with Compass If Equipped Your vehicle may have an ele...

Page 115: ...lass cleaner directlyon the mirroras that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirrorhousing Use a cotton swaband glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off To turn on the automatic dimming feature press MIRROR To turn off automatic dimming press MIRROR again The green indicat...

Page 116: ...st for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account forcompass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Use the COMPASS button located at the bottom of the mirror 2 Press and hold the COMPASS button until a zone number appears in the display on the following zone map 3...

Page 117: ...rate the rear window defogger a defogger also warms the driver sand passenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice and snow Your vehicle is equipped with the memory function The mirror positions along with the driver s set position can be stored into memory See Memory Seat and Mirrors in the Index Parallel Park Assist Mirror The passenger s outside rearviewmirror also includes a ti...

Page 118: ...lance over your shoulder before changing lanes Heated Outside Rearview Mirror When you operate the rear window defogger a defogger also warms the heated driver s and passenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice and snow Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open pull the latch release on the left side of the glove box door Front Stora...

Page 119: ...op of the armrest for storage space Pull down the interior door to access the trunk ConvenienceNet Your vehicle has a convenience net just inside theback wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net Itcan help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick startsand stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Storethem in the trunk as farforward as you can You can u...

Page 120: ... could set them on fire causing damage To open either rear ashtray you may press and release the cover orpull up the cover lid To clean an ashtray make sure the cover is open fully then lift out the ashtray by pulling on the snuffer To use a lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it sready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t holda cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is he...

Page 121: ...lug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the properinstallation instructions that are includedwith any electrical equipment you install Theaccessory power outlet isoff if the ignition is turned off NOTICE When using the accessory power outlet the maximum loadof any electrical equipment should not exceed15 amps Garment Hook For your convenience you will find a tw...

Page 122: ... be closed manually To open the sunroof rear vent open the sunshade by hand Press the control switch forward when the sunroof is closed To close the sunroof rear vent press the switch rearward Universal Transmitter This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters It will operate garage doors and gates or other devices controlled by radio fre...

Page 123: ...you are programming Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming your transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 If you have previously programmed a universal transmitter channel proceed to Step2 Otherwise hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly approximately 20 seconds Then release the buttons...

Page 124: ...conds without ever releasing the button on the universal transmitter Release both buttons three seconds afterthe red light on the universal transmitter begins to flash rapidly Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal transmitter The red light comes on while the signal is being transmitted Note that the effective transmission range of the universal transmitte...

Page 125: ...transmitter until the red light flashes rapidly about two seconds Release thebutton then press it again to confirm it was programmed to the garagedoor opener receiver You may now use either the universal transmitter or the hand held transmitter toopen your garage door If you still have difficulty in programming and require assistance please call your retailer Erasing Channels To erase all three pr...

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Page 127: ...zard Warning Flashers Switch E Horn G Windshield WiperNasher Control H Driver InformationCenter I Climate Controls J Audio System K Glove Box Trunk Security OverrideSwitch inside L Instrument Panel Intensity ControVInterior Lamp Control M Twilight Sentinel Control N Steering Wheel Touch Controls forClimate Control System 0 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever P Ignition Switch Q Steering Wheel Touch Controls...

Page 128: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages ...

Page 129: ...e tripbutton located next to the trip odometer below the fuel gage Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer If you see silver linesbetween the numbers you ll knowsomeone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage totalof the oldodometer then it must be Butif it...

Page 130: ... 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 beor 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 brie...

Page 131: ...e nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There isan air bag readiness 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 isan electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the...

Page 132: ... distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and climate control 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 This lightshould come on when you turn the ignition BRAKE o key to START ...

Page 133: ...n 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 Parking Brake Indicator Light When the ignition is on PARK this lightwill come on when you set your parking brake The lightwill stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If you try to drive off with the parking brake set a chimewill also come on unt...

Page 134: ...ning light isn 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 there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlierin this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turnthe ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then h...

Page 135: ...heat the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on untilyour brakes cool down If the traction control system isaffected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on foran extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Tractio...

Page 136: ...matically turn back on If the coolant temperature is over 261O F 127 C the message HOT STOP ENGINE will appear It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operatingyour vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pulloff the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible The section Problems on the Road in this manual explains what to do See Engine O...

Page 137: ...nosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on asa check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not ...

Page 138: ...e emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel intoyour vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap Thediagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel capwill allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn...

Page 139: ...r or qualified service center check the vehicle Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay on after you start your engine orcome on when OIL you are driving A warning chime and the message LOW OIL PRESSURE may also come on The...

Page 140: ...e to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costlyand is not covered by your warranty Fuel Gage When the ignition is on your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left When you have less than 3 O gallons 11 3L of fuel remaining the message LOW FUEL will be displayed and a chime will sound You need to getmore fuel right away Press the FUEL button on the Driver Information Center ...

Page 141: ...or speed up The tank is not necessarily empty when the pointer is over the E Empty mark There is a reserve of about 1 5gallons 5 6 L in the tank You should still get more fuel as soon as possible Driver Information Center The Driver Information Center DIC displays information in either English or metric When the system is on or off push the OFF button down for two seconds to change the display bet...

Page 142: ...ted to the rightof the cover To close thecover push it down to its closed position Fuel Economy The ECON button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific driving conditions Press ECON to display average fueleconomy such as 25 2 AVG MI GAL or 9 3 AVG WlOO KM Press ECON again to display instantaneous fuel economy such as 28 INST MUGAL or 8 4 INST W l O...

Page 143: ...an average of recent driving conditions As your driving conditions change this data is gradually updated Resetting fuel range causes the fuel economy data to be updated immediately To reset fuel range press RANGE then RESET Average Speed The calculation for average speed begins when SPEED is reset Press SPEED to display the average speed such as AVG SPEED 55 MPH orAVG SPEED 90 KM H To reset the av...

Page 144: ...for fiveseconds The word RESET will appear then OIL LIFE100 or TRNS FLUID 100 Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID yourself after each oil ortransaxle fluid change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID accidentally at any time other than when the oil or transaxlefluid has justbeen changed It can t bereset accurately until the next oil or tra...

Page 145: ...e whole miles or kilometers Then press ENTER The system will only accept the last four digits you enter as your distance to destination The system will display the total distance to destination such as 365 MI TO DEST or 587 KM TO DEST When the system counts down to zero distance remaining even if you re in another display a chime will sound and the display will show TRIP COMPLETE The TRIP COMPLETE...

Page 146: ...e the ignition isoff such as 01 OS ELAPSED TIME To reset elapsed time to zero press RESET while the elapsed time is displayed Date Press DATE to display the date To change the date press DATE then RESET The following display will appear MONTH XX DD YY MM DD and YY represent the month date and year you currently have in your system Check to make sure your clock is in the correct AM or PM mode Notic...

Page 147: ...d the display will return to MONTH XXIDDNY and you ll need to repeat the above steps After a battery reconnect loss of power the display will read CONFIRM TIMEAND DATE RECALL When you press the RCL button the system scrolls through any currently active warning messages then returns to the mode the system was in before you pressed RCL _ dl I If no warning messages exist MONITORED SYSTEMS OK will be...

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Page 151: ...ation System Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Passenger Temperature Control Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control Audio Systems Setting the Clock 3 11 3 18 3 21 3 23 3 24 3 24 3 25 3 26 3 26 3 27 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control Trunk Mounted CD Changer Option Theft Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls Understanding R...

Page 152: ...electronic climate control system and you should see your dealer for service AUTO PUSH Knob By pressing the AUTO PUSH knob you have selected the electronic climate control system to be inthe automatic mode The climate controlsystem will automatically control the air temperature air distribution and the fan speed based on the temperatureinside the vehicle the outside temperature and the sun load 0 ...

Page 153: ...eld outlets The system will stay in the selected mode until the AUTO PUSH knob is pressed This knob controls the fan speed in either an automatic mode or a manual mode 0 Pressing the AUTOFAN knob puts the fan control in the automatic mode The AUTOFAN light will appear below the knob The fan speed indicators will not be illuminated when the system is in the automatic fan control mode Rotating the A...

Page 154: ...it will show the outside temperature In cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan to avoid blowing cold air The length of the delay depends on the engine coolant temperature and the outside temperature Rotating the AUTO FAN knob will override this delay by turning off the automatic fan mode and changing the fan speed Your automatic electronic climate controlsystem has two sun sensors l...

Page 155: ...oster w e fl DEFOG This setting directsthe majority of the airflow to thelower floor outlets and the frontdefroster A small amount of airflow is directed to the side window defroster outlets This mode can be useful to remove the moisture fromthe inside of the windshield when the outside temperature is cold or the humidity is high DEF Defrost This settingdirects the majority of the airflow to the w...

Page 156: ...e air for the inside of the vehicle The airconditioning compressor is enabled inall modes unless the A C ON button is in the off position the indicator lightwill not be illuminated However the air conditioningcompressor will not operate when the outside temperature is below 42 F 7 C When the air conditioneris on you maysometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle s engine speed and power This i...

Page 157: ... coolant temperature and the outside temperature The fan speed will increase asthe temperature of the engine coolant increases Rotating the AUTO FAN knob will override thisdelay by turning off the automatic fan control mode and changing the fan speed Ventilation System Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system always allows outsideair to flow through your vehicle when it is moving even when t...

Page 158: ...s in each outlet Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet areabetween the base of the windshield and the hood free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The defroster and heater will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows if this area is clear Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects This helps air to circulate throughout yo...

Page 159: ...ow defogger is operating At speeds above 30 mph 48kdh the rear defogger will stay on until you press the R DEFOG button again At speeds below 30 mph 48k m h the rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10minutes of use If you press it again the defogger will operate forabout five minutes only You can also turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition Do not attach a tempora...

Page 160: ...ill illuminate only if the headlamps or parking lamps are on Some heating and cooling controls canbe adjusted at thesteering wheel Other touch controls also operate some audio controls See Audio Steering Wheel Controls later in this section Press the upper part of the fansymbol button to override the automatic fan control and increase the fan speed Press the lowerpart of the fansymbol button to ov...

Page 161: ...c Tone Control Setting the Clock Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears The letter A or P may appear on the display forAM or PM Then press and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off Standard Radio Base Not Shown If your vehicle is equipped with the Base AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player not shown automatic tone cont...

Page 162: ... release it to listen to stations for a few seconds Theradio will go to a station stop fora few seconds then go on to the next station Press thebutton again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN will appear on the display PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushbutton...

Page 163: ...obs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settingsdesigned for jazz vocal pop rock and classical stations JAZZwill appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control w...

Page 164: ...the display If youwant to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJECT or RCL If E and a number appear on the radio display and the tape won t play because of an error it could be that E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If...

Page 165: ...ast three seconds of silence between each selection forSEEK to work SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds Thetape will go tothe next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning AM FM P...

Page 166: ... activated each time you play a CD The tone setting function is not available on the Bose radio As each new track starts to play the track number will appear in the display If E error and a number appear on the radio display and the disc comes out it could be that 0 E20 The road is too rough The discshould play when the road is smoother 0 E20 The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down E20 The ...

Page 167: ... change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes While elapsed time is showing EL TM will appear on the display AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player TAPE CD Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio is on and either a ...

Page 168: ...cs in the magazine The small discs 8 cm can be played only with specially designed trays You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc Each of the 12trays holds one disc Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine slide open the door of the compact disc CD change...

Page 169: ...All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer the compact disc symbol CDC will appear on the radio display If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs the CDC symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play When a CD beginsplaying a discand track number will be displ...

Page 170: ...pact Disc REV 1 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track As the CD reverses elapsed time will be displayed to helpyou find the correct passage FWD 2 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track As the CD advances elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage PROG 3 Press this button to select the next disc in the magazine Each time you pres...

Page 171: ...e SCAN button for two seconds to hear the first selection of each loaded disc for a few seconds The sound will mute while scanning and P SCAN will appear on the display Press SCAN again to stop scanning TAPEKD Press this button to play a CD if you have a magazine loaded in the changer and the radio is playing To return to the radio while a CD isplaying press AM FM You can also press this button to...

Page 172: ...MN again to make the lasttwo digits agree with your code 7 Press HR to make the first one ortwo digits agree with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to letyou know that you need to repeat Steps 5through 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you kn...

Page 173: ... code 6 Press HR to make the firstone or two digitsagree with your code 7 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating thatthe radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and...

Page 174: ...an cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like stormsand power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound butFM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go Tips AboutYour Audio System Hea...

Page 175: ...light and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Yourradio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will ...

Page 176: ...d EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicatorwas reset Cassettes aresubject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your CompactDiscs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from...

Page 177: ... ignition off and on Repeat if necessary I NOTICE Don t lubricate thepower antenna Lubrication could damage it I NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does notgo down when you turn the radio off it may bedamaged or need to be cleaned In eithercase lowerthe antenna by...

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Page 179: ... in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer 4 2 4 2 4 5 4 6 4 10 4 13 4 13 4 14 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 17 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25 4 29 4 3 1 4 1...

Page 180: ...ventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you isgoing to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellulartelephone call rea...

Page 181: ...rink alcohol Thereare good medical psychologicaland developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much ifthe driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on theproblem The...

Page 182: ... other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States 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 on howmuch alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skill...

Page 183: ...s means that when anyone whohas been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentivenessand judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collisionif you drive aft...

Page 184: ...ond a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m That couldbe a lotof distancein an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and othersis important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the a...

Page 185: ...to driveaway your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test isgoing on and you may even notice that your brake pedalmoves a little Thisis normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay System Warning Light in the Index LOCK ANT on See Anti Lock Brake Here s how anti lock works Let s say the ro...

Page 186: ...ou won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You mayhear a motor or clicking noise during a hard stop but this is normal Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction contr...

Page 187: ...F This light should come on briefly when you start the engine If it stays on or comeson while you are drrving there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control SystemWarning Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system automaticallycomes on whenever you start your vehicle To ...

Page 188: ...ontrol system warning light will come on and stay on If the systemis limiting wheel spin when you press the button the warning light will come on but the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The traction control system warning light should go off MagnasteerTM...

Page 189: ...can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden accelerationcan demand to much of those places You can lose control Refer to Traction Control System in the Index What should you do if this ever happens Ease upon the accelerator pedal steer the ...

Page 190: ...ly your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can froma possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 18...

Page 191: ...ng 0 If the levelof the shoulderis only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there isnothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steeringwheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turnyour steering wheel to go straight down the roadway 0 Driv...

Page 192: ...ur shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance overyour shoulder and start your left lanechange signal before moving out of the right laneto pass When you are far enough 0 0 0 ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activateyour right lanechange signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just...

Page 193: ...our vehicle startsto slide easeyour foot off the accelerator pedaland quickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or othermaterial is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditio...

Page 194: ...h road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see aswell at night as inthe daytime But as we get olderthese differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light tosee the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if yo...

Page 195: ...atedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in aturn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier topick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers sufferfrom night blindness the inability to seein dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving in Rain a...

Page 196: ...y show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fastthrough large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick ...

Page 197: ...g usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come i nthrough your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of...

Page 198: ...et a city map and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the cityjust asyou would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light isthere because the corneris busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust beforeyou start tomove ch...

Page 199: ...w Try to merge into thegap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance overyour shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rateif it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Mile for mile freeways also called thruways pa...

Page 200: ...omfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service expertsin Aurora retail facilities all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check b...

Page 201: ...he road in less than a secund and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are sometips 0 0 0 Make sureyour vehicle iswell ventilated with a comfortably coolinterior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a...

Page 202: ...t down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope Coasting downhill inNEUTRAL N or with the ignition off isdangerous Your brakes will have todo all the work of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poorbraking or even none going downa hill You could crash Always have your enginerunning and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill 0...

Page 203: ...ood shape for winter You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk Include an ice scraper a smallbrush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight 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 burla...

Page 204: ... can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins tofall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with caution Keep your traction control system on It improves your ability to accelerate when driving...

Page 205: ...may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings orunder bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surroundingroads are clear If you see apatch ofice ahead of you brake beforeyou are on it Try not to brake whileyou re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be...

Page 206: ...he engineto keep warm but be careful Snowcan trap exhaustgases under your vehicle This can cause deadlyCO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you Youcan t seeit or smellit so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking yourexhaustpipe And check around again from time to time to be sure sn...

Page 207: ...do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle F h l OCCUPANTS VEHICLECAP WT 7 TIRE LOADING INFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSliKPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRESAREHOT ADD 4PSIj28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how mu...

Page 208: ...e Weight Rating GAWR for eitherthe front of rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176lbs 80 kg in your trunk Do not load yourvehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can sh...

Page 209: ...perly you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer For example if the traileris too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your retailer for advice and information about t...

Page 210: ...rol You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls 0 Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000miles 1 600km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged 0 0 Then during the first500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over50 mph 80k m k and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the hea...

Page 211: ... cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in theIndex for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A B If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loa...

Page 212: ...l the holes laterwhen you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to theroad if it becomes separated ...

Page 213: ... working This lets you check your electrical connectionat the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without atrailer This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudde...

Page 214: ...are seeing your signal when they are not It s important tocheck occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Your vehicle may have bulb warning messages When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle s lighting system its bulbwarning messages may not let you know if one of your lamps goes out So when you have a trailer lighting system plugged in be sure to check your vehi...

Page 215: ... Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer Seethe Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake...

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Page 217: ... can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 14 5 17 Hazard Warning mashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5 24 5 24 5 33 5 34 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 218: ...urn signal lamps will flash on and off Press down on the button 1 The HAZARD light on the instrument panel will also HAZARD A Icome on Your hazard flashers work I no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the button down again When the flashers areon your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 219: ... can burnyou They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Chec...

Page 220: ... Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could saveyour radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the other vehicle s batter...

Page 221: ...e battery and maybe other parts too Using a match neara battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Besure the battery has enough water Youdon t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has fder caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there I...

Page 222: ... cable to the remote positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 5 6 ...

Page 223: ... engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connectionis just as good there but the chance of sparks gettingback to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine fora while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won...

Page 224: ...has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructionsand illustrationsmay not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot betowed from the front That your vehicle has front wheel drive with sling type equipm...

Page 225: ...help avoidinjury to you or others Never let passengersride in a vehiclethat is Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never getunder your vehicle after ithas been liftedby the tow truck Always securethe vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead being towed ...

Page 226: ...suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to OFF The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If ...

Page 227: ...Towing a vehicle overrough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooksinserte...

Page 228: ...n both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the body rail behind the frontwheels and the frame Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm I NOTICE Be sure not to attach the safety chain to the drive axle This could cause damage to the drive axle boot 5 12 ...

Page 229: ...mph 55 km h 25 miles 40km Attach T hook chains to the T hook slots in the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides Position the lower sling crossbar just ahead of the front edge of the rear bumper 5 13 ...

Page 230: ...on mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency you maydrive up to 50 miles 80km Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE After driving in the overheated engine protection opera...

Page 231: ...no signof steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in itcan catch fire You or others could be badlyburned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine iscool NOTICE If your engine catchesfire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covere...

Page 232: ...TRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or thr...

Page 233: ... B Two Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUT IN An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything elseuntil it coolsdown ...

Page 234: ... CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center If it is you mayhave a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damageif you keep running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode inthe Index If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to...

Page 235: ...re cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Steam and scalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system can blow out and burnyou badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can comeout at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Waitfor the coo...

Page 236: ...e the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant ...

Page 237: ... glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure capslowly 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 st...

Page 238: ...2 Then keep turning the pressure capslowly and remove it 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture up to FULL COLD 5 22 ...

Page 239: ...r hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is tight By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD 5 23 ...

Page 240: ...e under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tiresafely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your haz...

Page 241: ...n the trunk Instructions for changing your tires are on the insideof the tire cover You can rest the cover near you for easy reference whileyou change the tire 1 Lift the tire cover to gain access to the spare tireand 2 Remove the wheel wrench andjack from the jacking equipment jack container 3 Remove the spare tirefrom the trunk 5 25 ...

Page 242: ...ude the jack A and the wheel wrench B Insert the hooked end of the wheel wrench in one of the two small notches in the center cover and pry the cover off Do not drop the cover orlay it facedown as it could be scratched or damaged 5 26 ...

Page 243: ...e wheel wrench to the left by hand to lower the jackhead until it fitsunder the vehicle 1 Position thewheel wrench securely over thewheel nuts to loosen but don t remove them 2 Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the jack to create a jack handle 5 27 ...

Page 244: ...o not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare near you I Getting under a vehicle whenit isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff thejack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack I Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicleand even make the vehicle fall To help avoidpersonal injury andvehicle d...

Page 245: ...t is fastened can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove anyrust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you needto to get allthe rust or dirt off Never use oil or grease onstud...

Page 246: ...hejack Lower thejack completely 11 Using the wheel wrench tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown 1CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could leadto an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to getnew GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere...

Page 247: ... or mallet to install the cover Don t try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire Itwon t fit Store thewheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire I NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storingthe Flat Tireand Tools A CAUTION Storing ...

Page 248: ...ire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire later in this section Seethe storage instructionslabel to replace yo...

Page 249: ...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 When the compact spare is installed don ttake your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle D...

Page 250: ...vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chainson yourvehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around yourfiont wheels You should turn your traction control system off Se...

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Page 253: ... Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming Tires Appearance Care 6 51 6 55 6 57 6 57 6 58 6 59 6 60 6 64 6 70 6 70 6 71 6 7 1 6 7 1 6 72 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Materials Cha...

Page 254: ...f you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Aurora Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle inthe Index You...

Page 255: ...d gasolines but your vehicle may not accelerate as well At a minimum the gasolineyou use should meet specificationsASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specificationshave been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved...

Page 256: ...r whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containingMMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Aurora retailer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in ...

Page 257: ...ontact amajor 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 tellus where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Filling Your Tank ACAUTION I Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently an...

Page 258: ...button to the right of the steering column The ignition does not need to be on The remote fuel door release will work in all transaxlepositions The fueldoor can be opened manually in case of an electricalpower failure To do so first open the trunk The releasemechanism is on the driver s side of the vehicle at the top of the trunk compartment Pull the tabtoward you to release thefuel door NOTICE Pr...

Page 259: ...k is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Openthe fuel fillercap slowly and wait for any hiss noiseto stop Then unscrew the capall the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces assoon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you ful...

Page 260: ...u can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoidinjury toyou and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers CAUTION Continued I Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until thefilling is comp...

Page 261: ... burn onto a hot engine The following sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important partsunderhood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle located to the leftof the steeringwheel under the instrument panel Then go to the front of the vehicleand pull up on the underhood release Lift thehood Before closing the hood be sureallthe filler cap...

Page 262: ...ositive Battery Terminal B Windshield Washer fluid Reservoir C Power SteeringFluid Reservoir G Automatic Transaxle Fluid D Engine Oil Fill Cap Dipstick behind air cleaner E Engine Oil Dipstick H Engine Coolant Surge Tank E Brake Fluid Reservoir I Air Cleaner ...

Page 263: ...ing the 02 must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give theoil a few minutes to drain back into theoil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil...

Page 264: ...your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use anyoil which does not carry this Starburstsymbol If you change your own oil be sureyou use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your en...

Page 265: ...our next oil change When it s very cold you should useSAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oilcan result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oi...

Page 266: ...Life Indicator Always reset the engine oil life to 100percent after every oil change It will not reset itself To reset the OIL LIFE reminder do the following 1 With the ignition on press the ENG button so the OIL LIFE percentage is displayed What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let...

Page 267: ...ion of the wing screw clamp on the air intake hose where it attaches to the air cleaner cover near the top of the engine Just turn the wing screw to the left then detach the hose from the air cleaner cover 3 To remove the air cleanercover push the hose and resonator assembly rearward and up and hold them out of the way ...

Page 268: ...f the air cleaner cover Release the sensor s electrical connector retainer and pull up 5 Unsnap the two clamps by pushing down on the top of the air cleaner cover and pushingin on the clamps toward the center of the cover Then remove the cover 6 16 ...

Page 269: ... Maintenance Services in the Index I Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off 1 NOTICE I If the air cleaner is off a backfire can ...

Page 270: ... service If youdo not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter donot require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services inthe Index How to Check Because this operation can be a littledifficult you may choose to have this done at your Aurora retail facility ServiceDepartment If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false readin...

Page 271: ...e 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level 0 Park your vehicle on a level place Keepthe engine running 0 With the parkingbrake applied placethe shift lever in PARK P 0 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine...

Page 272: ...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 generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overjill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid ...

Page 273: ...oolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other thanDEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater c...

Page 274: ...ine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator...

Page 275: ...s side of the engine compartment A CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot ...

Page 276: ...k or a little higher If the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT is displayed on your driver information center it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool 6 24 ...

Page 277: ...rature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches apreset temperature When you replace your thermostat aGM thermostat is recommended When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect thereis a leak in the system or you hear an unusu...

Page 278: ...lyenough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you needwindshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructionsbefore use If you will be ...

Page 279: ...ntrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full whenit s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs w...

Page 280: ... all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct aleak If youadd fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid asnecessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid fallsto a low level your brake warning light will come on A chime will sou...

Page 281: ...ork well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system partsso badly thatthey ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid If you spill brake flu...

Page 282: ...onditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Brake linings should always be replaced as comp...

Page 283: ... brake parts Battery Every new Aurora has an ACDelco Freedom battery You never have toadd water to oneof these When it s time fora new battery we recommend an ACDelco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label The battery is located under the rear seat cushion To access the battery see Removing the Rear Seat Cushion in the Index You don t need to ...

Page 284: ...hed 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 Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badlyhurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tipson working around a battery without getting hurt I I Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage per...

Page 285: ... you drop or scratch the bulb You or others couldbe injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package A Front Turn Signal B Headlamps The entire front headlamp assembly must be removed to replace the headlamps and front turn signal bulbs You may find it easier to remove the aircleaner assembly when replacing bulbs on the driver s side If more hand clearance is required remove...

Page 286: ...e I 0 I I 3 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness and replace the bulb 4 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to replace the bulb assembly headlamp housing air cleaner cover and tube 5 Replace the headlamp assembly by aligning the pin and tightening the two bolts to secure it 2 Twist the bulb assembly one sixth of a turn to the left and pull out the bulb assembly 6 34 ...

Page 287: ...the pin and tightening the two bolts to secure it Front Turn Signal The turn signal bulb is on the inboard edge of the headlamp assembly To replace abulb do the following 2 3 4 3 Now you can reach in behind the lamp housing and pull out the bulb Remove the headlamp assembly if you need more hand clearance Reach in and press the locking tab while twisting the bulb assembly one quarter of a turn to ...

Page 288: ...e vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicle except it should have a full tank of gas and one person or 160lbs 75 kg on the driver s seat 0 Tires should be properly inflated Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension NOTICE To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the inst...

Page 289: ... for eachheadlamp The vehicle must be parked on a level surface Turn the vertical aiming screw until thebubble in the level is centered at0 zero i I 2 After the vertical aim is correct check the horizontal aim for eachheadlamp and adjust as necessary Turn the horizontalaiming screw until the pointer is lined up with the 0 zero 3 Visually recheck the vertical aim to make sure itis still correct aft...

Page 290: ... typeof bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs in 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 A Rear n r n Signal B Taillamps 6 38 ...

Page 291: ...2 3 Unscrew the convenience net attachment nut Open the trim panel door Remove the two wing nuts now exposed 4 Remove the taillamp filler screw located to the side of the taillamp filler panel 6 39 ...

Page 292: ...s 1through 5 to replacethe taillamp filler wing nuts and carpeting Rear lhrn Signal The rear turn signal bulb is located on the outboard edge of the taillamp assembly Follow the taillamp procedure for replacing a turn signal bulb To replace a back up lamp do the following 1 Remove the license plate to expose the bulb cover 6 40 ...

Page 293: ...2 Use a 10mm socket to remove the four bolts There are two bolts on each side of the cover 3 Pry off the cover and pull down to access the bulbs 4 Press the locking tab of the bulb assembly 6 41 ...

Page 294: ...r Lamps Front and Rear Reading Lamps To change the bulbs in the frontand rear reading lamps do thefollowing 1 Carefully insert a flathead screwdriverin the slot 2 Gently pry the lens cover away to expose the reading 3 Remove the bulb from its assembly and install a between the lens cover and molding lamp bulb The lens cover should pop off new bulb 4 Snap the lens cover back in place 6 42 ...

Page 295: ...m For the proper windshield wiper blade length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leadingtire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Aurora Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous 0 Overloading your ...

Page 296: ...lace them I Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edgeof the driver s door shows the correct inflationpressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting forat least three hours or driven no more than 1mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell youthat underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t h...

Page 297: ...ual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotationis to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is themost important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for schedu...

Page 298: ...ff See Changing aFlat Tire in the Index One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check thetreadwear indicators which will appear when yourtires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if anyof the following statements are true You can seethe indicators at three or more places You can see cord or fabric showing through the around the tire tire s rubber e Th...

Page 299: ... tires with those not having a TPC Specnumber make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could havea crash Using tires of different sizes...

Page 300: ...mple a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as 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 in driving habits servicepractices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest ...

Page 301: ... a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired Seeyour retailer if any of these conditions exist lour retailer will know the ki...

Page 302: ... fail suddenly and cause an accident If youhave to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipmentwheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chainsonly where legaland only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for yourtires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer ...

Page 303: ...ou can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to getrid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Your retailer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and ca...

Page 304: ...1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to I cup 250ml of lukewarm water 4 Let dry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sau...

Page 305: ... top surfaces of the instrumentpanel 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 Cleaning Wood Panels Use aclean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry 9CAUTION D...

Page 306: ...when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield willstick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorous...

Page 307: ... soft cleanchamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratchesand water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft clothand a liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soap toclean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild poli...

Page 308: ...ng thoroughly dry with a soft cleantowel A wax may then be applied The surfaceof these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your car Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasivepolishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can...

Page 309: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Dirtpacked in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a chemical fallou...

Page 310: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 58 ...

Page 311: ... also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificatesof title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character inyour VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find thislabel on the underside of the spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need t...

Page 312: ...mp system checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by aninternal circuit breaker and a fusein the fusepanel on the other side of the instrument panel If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Your vehicle has anair bag system Before attempting to ...

Page 313: ...cuits inyour vehicle areprotected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses and circuit breakers Thisgreatly reduces the chance of damage 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 correct amp rating 1wo spare fuses are located below the fusepuller You ll also...

Page 314: ... find a fuse pullerclipped to the inside of the cover Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends overthe fuse and pull itout To close the fuse door press the door closed and it will latch INSTRUMENTPANEL 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 4 FUSE BLOCK CHIME PCM PWR CNTRL LIGHTS I RELAY LAMPS PACK MTR m m J 2 C R A N K 1 2 f i H V h C BLOWER ...

Page 315: ...mory Set 10 Powertrain Control Module VATS PASS Key II 11 Auxiliary Power 12 13 14 15 16 Interior Lamps Shift Solenoids Linear EGR Cruise Control Perimeter Lights Fuse 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Usage Driver Information Center Converter Oxygen Sensors Radio Open Climate Control Relay Fog Lamps Windshield Wipers Flat Pack Motor TMNSS Cigarette Lighter Crank Air Bag Module Climate Control B...

Page 316: ...he battery s ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed To help avoiddamage to the battery and wires becareful when removingor reinstalling the seat cushion Do not remove covers from covered parts Do not storeanything under the seat as objectscould touch exposed wires and cause a short To Remove the Rear Seat Cushion 1 Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the front hooks 2 Pull the...

Page 317: ...oops onthe back frame With the seat cushion lowered push rearward and then press down onthe seat cushion until the spring locks onboth ends engage 4 Check to make sure thesafety belts areproperly routed and that no portion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat Also make sure the seat cushion is secured Rear Compartment Fuse Blocks Once the seat is removed you ll find twofuse panels on the d...

Page 318: ...PEN Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 23 24 Usage Open ElectronicLevel Control Relay Trunk ReleaseRelay Open Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Open Rear Defogger Relay Upper Zone Rear DefoggerRelay Lower Zone Open Spare Spare Spare Open Direct Accessory Power Accessory Relay Open 6 66 ...

Page 319: ... ItiN I Fuse 172 3 4 596 7 899 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Usage Spare Open Breaker Power Window Sunroof Spare Open Spare Open Breaker Power Seat Spare Open Power Seat Breaker Headlamps HVAC Blower Motor Powertrain Control Module PASS Key II Ignition 3 Ignition 1 Rear Defogger 6 67 ...

Page 320: ...ption Power Door Locks Interior Lam Hazard Lamps xoplamps Parking Lamps Heated OutsideMirror Open Fuse Usage 33 Fuel Door Release 34 Cooling Fan Relay 35 Battery Thermistor 36InstrumentPanel PowerAntenna Remote CD Changer RadioChassis Instrument Panel Remote Accessory Power Module Oil Level Indicator ALDL 37 38 39 40 41 42 Heated Seats Fuel Pump Open Rear Defog2 Rear Defog 1 ...

Page 321: ...OCK I HORN I1 II FOG LAMP 2 I I I I I I I COOLING FAN 2 COOLING FAN 3 Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Usage Air Conditioning Center Open Open Horn Open Fog Lamp 2 Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 Cooling Fan ABS Main ABS Pump Motor Fog Lamp Horn Open 6 69 ...

Page 322: ...nd metric conversions Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Engine Code L47 4 0L V 8 Automatic Transaxle Overdrive Whendraining or replacing torque converteq more fluid may beneeded Pan Removal Drain Plug and Replacement 11 O quarts 10 4L After Complete Overhaul 12 6quarts 12 L Whenper orming either transaxleprocedure check fluid level when done Morefl...

Page 323: ...oning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerantsare the same If the air conditioning systemin your vehicle needs refrigerant be surethe proper refrigerantis used If you re not sure askyour retailer Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code C Type V8 Displacement 4 L Horsepower 250 Compression Ratio 10 3 1 FiringOrder 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 Thermostat Temperature Specification 180 F 82 C Normal Mainte...

Page 324: ...ead 62 5inches 159 cm Engine Accessory Belt Routing The 4 0L engine uses an engine accessory belt This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt 1 Tensioner Arm Pulley 2 Power Steering Pump Pulley 3 Idler Pulley 4 Alternator Pulley 5 Air Conditioner Compressor Pulley 6 Harmonic Balancer ...

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Page 327: ...s safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 4 Introduction How this Sectionis Organized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule 7 14 Part B OwnerChecks and Services 7 18 PartC PeriodicMaintenance Inspections 7 20 Part D RecommendedFluids and Lubricants 7 22 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Page 328: ...Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition butalso helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment a...

Page 329: ...tion See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do tohelp keep your vehicle in good condition Part C PeriodicMaintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your retailer s service departmentor another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and...

Page 330: ...have any questions on how to keepyour vehicle in good condition see your Aurora retailer This part tells you the maintenance services you 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 service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part ...

Page 331: ...eck yourbrakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule Lubricate the suspension and steeringlinkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cableguides and underbody contact points and linkage Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to changethe engine oil and filter usually between 3 00...

Page 332: ...tion See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0 Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oiland filter arechanged reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission ControlService See footnote See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Lubricate chassis components orat each engineoil and filter change 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 22 500...

Page 333: ...te and inspectall surfaces Cleanas required An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Lubricate chassis components orat each engineoil and filter change Inspect throttlebody bore and valve plates for deposits open the throttle valve 0 ...

Page 334: ... LifeMonitor If engine oil and filter arechanged reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components orat each engine oil and filter change CI Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle flui...

Page 335: ...e Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 7 Lubricate chassis components or at each engine oiland filter change 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index forproper See footnoteAt rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor If engine oiland filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the ...

Page 336: ...rol Service Replace aircleaner filter An Emission ControlService Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote 67 500Miles 112 500 km 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote See footnote ...

Page 337: ...exfor proper 82 500 Miles 137 500km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See EngineOil in theIndex An Emission Control Sewice See footnote 0 Lubricate chassis components or at each engine oil and filter change 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Mile...

Page 338: ...pect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500Miles 162 500 km 0 Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Lub...

Page 339: ...eaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your veh icleunder any of these conditions th ejluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 17 Drain flush andrefill cooling system or every60 months since last service MILEAGE whichever occurs first See Engine C...

Page 340: ...y See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See EngineCoolant in the Index for furtherdetails Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further...

Page 341: ...r blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check thetransaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed Key Lock CylindersService Lubricate thekey lock...

Page 342: ...ther position your vehicle needs service 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter rWhen you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does youor others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessar...

Page 343: ...ready to apply the regular brake atonce should thevehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot onthe regular brake set the parking brake e a To check the parking brake s holding ability With the enginerunning and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicleis held by the parking brak...

Page 344: ...d hoses forproper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Cleanand then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tearsor leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaustsystem Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look forbroken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditionswhich could caus...

Page 345: ...cceleratorand cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines ana hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc You may need to have your brakesinspected more oftenif your driving habits or conditions result in fr...

Page 346: ...nch DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid IUSAGE Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Cylinders Floor Shift Linkage FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Power...

Page 347: ... Solvent GM Part No 105 1515 or equivalent Lubriplate LubricantAerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Hood and Door Multi Pu ose Lubricant Hinges Superlube GM Part No 12346241or equivalent Fuel Door Multi Pu ose Lubricant Hinge Rear Superlube GM Part Compartment No 12346241 or equivalent Lid Hinges Weatherstrip...

Page 348: ...ded after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place tostore them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 349: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING ...

Page 350: ...Maintenance Record 7 24 ...

Page 351: ... Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation inan Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 8 8 8 8 9 8 9 8 9 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects ...

Page 352: ...ever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retail facility management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the retailfacility or the general manager 8 2 ...

Page 353: ...French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers asappropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or1 800 751 41 36 Spanish 0 In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 0 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 80...

Page 354: ...dson Street P O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof GM Overseas offices When contacting Oldsmobile please rememberthat your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility using the ...

Page 355: ...7 is the one number to call for assistancein the United States Trained Customer Assistance Representatives on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers candispatch roadside assistance and towing service locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized triprouting or simply answerany questions the Oldsmobile driver may have aboutthe coverage provi...

Page 356: ...n and it s our way to make sure you re able to getout even when your car is in For same day service we ll give you a one way shuttle rideof up to 10miles 16 km If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs we ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you up to 30 a day forthe cost of alternate transportation a cab a bus or even a rental car if necessary Having your car serviced is rarely convenie...

Page 357: ...rty can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobilevoluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINEis an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to cu...

Page 358: ...obile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separatewarranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...

Page 359: ...peyou ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 442 6537or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16E Judson Street P O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Serviceand Owner Publications in Canada...

Page 360: ...e Bulletins givetechnical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructionsto assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated PO Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intende...

Page 361: ...me andalsothe name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER SNAME ATTENTION STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY ZIP CODE DAYTIMETELEPHONENO AREA CODE OLD ORD98 P rices are subject to change without notice and withou...

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Page 363: ... 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Lockout Feature 2 9 Anti Theft Radio 3 2 1 Appearance Care 6 5 1 Appearance Care Materials 6 53 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6 7 1 Alarm Universal Theft Deterrent 2 16 Arbitration Program 8 7 Assist Handles 2 55 Audio Controls Steering Wheel 3 23 Audio Equipment Adding 3 25 Audio Systems 3 11 Automatic DoorLocks 2 5 Electronic Climate Control 3 2 Overdrive 2 26 Check 7 15 Fluid...

Page 364: ...bon Monoxide 2 15 2 3 1 2 32 4 28 4 34 Cassette Deck Service 7 14 CassetteTape Player 3 14 Care 3 25 Errors 3 14 Cellular Telephone 2 55 CenterPassengerPosition 1 32 Central Door Unlocking System 2 5 CertificationLabel 4 30 Chains Safety 4 34 Chains Tire 6 50 Change Oil Soon Message 2 78 Changing a Flat Tire 5 24 Check Oil Level Warning 2 79 Checking Your RestraintSystems 1 51 Chemical Paint Spott...

Page 365: ... Engine 2 23 SurgeTank 5 19 Cooling System 5 17 Cornering Lamps 2 44 Courtesy Lamps 2 45 Courtesy Transportation 8 6 Cruise Control 2 39 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 57 Damage Sheet Metal 6 56 DateDisplay 2 80 Daytime Running Lamps 2 42 DeadBattery 5 3 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger Rear Win...

Page 366: ... Coolant 6 21 Coolant Heater 2 23 Coolant Level Check 7 14 Coolant TemperatureGage 2 70 Exhaust 2 31 FuseBlocks 6 69 Identification 6 59 OilLevelCheck 7 14 Overheating 5 14 Running While Parked 2 32 Specifications 6 71 Starting Your 2 21 Engine Message DIC 2 77 EngineOil 6 11 Adding 6 11 Additives 6 14 Checlung 6 11 Life Monitor 2 78 PressureLight 2 73 Used 6 14 Whentochange 6 14 Estimated Time of...

Page 367: ...xle Weight Rating 4 30 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 30 Guide en Frangais 11 GAWR 4 30 GVWR 4 30 Halogen Bulbs 6 33 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamps 2 36 2 42 Aiming 6 36 Bulb Replacement 6 33 Wiring 6 60 High Low Beam Changer 2 37 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Heated Outside Mirror 2 52 Heatedseats 1 5 Heating 3 7 High Beam Headlamps 2 37 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 ...

Page 368: ...nel 2 45 Leaving YourVehicle 2 9 Level Control Electronic 4 31 Light Sensor Twilight Sentinel 2 44 Lighter 2 54 Lights AirBagReadiness 1 22 2 65 BatteryWarning 2 66 Brake System Warning 2 66 EngineOilPressure Light 2 73 Interior 2 45 Parking Brake Indicator 2 67 Safety Belt Reminder 1 8 2 65 Service EngineSoon 2 71 Traction Active 4 9 Traction Control System Active 2 69 4 9 Traction Off Warning 4 ...

Page 369: ...ed Outside 2 52 Memory 2 11 Parallel Park Assist 2 5 1 Power Remote Control 2 5 1 VisorVanity Illuminated 2 55 With Compass 2 48 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 37 MMT 6 4 Mountain Roads 4 23 Multifunction Lever 2 34 N e t Convenience 2 53 Neutral Automatic Transaxle 2 25 NewVehicleBreak In 2 19 Nightvision 4 16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 71 Odometer 2 63 Odometer Trip 2 63 Off Road ...

Page 370: ...eat Lumbar Controls 1 3 MemoryFunction 1 3 Pregnancy Use of SafetyBelts 1 20 DoofLocks 2 5 ProblemsontheRoad 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 9 8 10 Radio Reception 3 24 Radios 3 11 Rain Driving In 4 17 ReadingLamps 2 47 2 48 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 6 66 DoorSecurity Locks 2 7 Outside SeatPosition 1 27 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 30 Seatpassengers 1 27 Towing 5 13 WindowDefogger 3 9 Rear ...

Page 371: ...sition 1 32 Children 1 34 Driver Position 1 13 Extender 1 51 How to Wear Properly 1 13 IncorrectUsage 1 16 1 49 1 50 LapBelt 1 33 Lap Shoulder 1 13 1 27 LargerChildren 1 48 QuestionsandAnswers 1 12 Rear Comfort Guides 1 30 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 27 Rear Seat Passengers 1 27 ReminderLight 1 8 2 65 Replacing After a Crash 1 52 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1 14 Smaller Children...

Page 372: ...act 5 33 Specifications and Capacities 6 70 Specifications Engine 6 71 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 63 Stains Cleaning 6 52 SRS 1 21 Starter Switch Check 7 16 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Steam 5 15 Steering 4 10 InEmergencies 4 12 MagnasteerTM 4 10 Power 4 10 Tips 4 11 Wheel Tilt 2 34 SteeringWheelControls 3 10 3 23 Storage Compartments 2 52 Storage Vehicle 6 32 Stuck In San...

Page 373: ...n ActiveLight 4 9 Control System 4 8 Control System Active Light 2 69 4 9 Changing a Flat 5 24 Control SystemWarningLight 2 68 4 9 OffWarningLight 4 9 Brakes 4 34 Driving on Grades 4 36 Drivingwith 4 35 Engine Cooling 4 37 Hitches 4 34 Maintenance When Towing 4 37 Parking on Hills 4 36 Safety Chains 4 34 Tongueweight 4 33 Total Weight on Tires 4 34 Towing 4 31 Turnsignals 4 36 Weight 4 32 Transaxl...

Page 374: ...sors Sun 2 55 warning Devices 5 3 Waming Lights Gages and Indicators 2 64 Warranty Information 8 8 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 26 Washing Your Vehicle 6 55 Weatherstrips 6 54 Wheel Alignment 6 49 Nut Torque 5 30 6 71 Replacement 6 49 Wrench 5 26 WindowLock 2 33 Windows 2 33 Express Down 2 33 Power 2 33 Windshield Washer 2 39 Fluid 2 39 6 26 Fluid Level Check 7 14 Windshield Wipers 2 38 Blade Check 7...

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Page 378: ... Freedom battery needs no water 1 shield Washer I Fluid 1 SeePage 6 11 I I 1 1 2 Engine goo G Rem2e Fuel Door See Page 5 17 Inside center console Swge Tank I WC kemiumfuel Recommended e unleadedgasonly 91 Octane or higher See Page6 3 ...

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