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Содержание 1996 Aurora

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Страница 3: ...ave a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobilerunning properly and looking good This section tells you when to perform v...

Страница 4: ...your Oldsmobile so it will be there if you ever need it when you reon the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual init so the new ownercan use it 4 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTI...

Страница 5: ...e manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that cou...

Страница 6: ...d be costly But the notice willtell you what todo to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words You ll also se...

Страница 7: ...enever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls...

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Страница 9: ...nd safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints Power Seats Horizontal Control A Raise the front o...

Страница 10: ...wn raises or lowers the whole seat Vertical Control B Move the recliner rearward by moving the button toward therear of the vehicle Move the recliner forward by moving the button toward the front of t...

Страница 11: ...red To adjust the seat and mirrors to the stored position press the number corresponding to the position The memory function will only work with the gearshift in PARK P To stop the automatic movement...

Страница 12: ...on high The HI indicator light belowthe button will glow Pressit again to turn the heateron low The LO indicator light below the button will glow Press it a third time to turn the heater off The heat...

Страница 13: ...ious internal injuries For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Slide the head restraint up or down...

Страница 14: ...n your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most...

Страница 15: ...rrhy Sill1 When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes I Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels 1 7...

Страница 16: ...I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield...

Страница 17: ...panel or thesafety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts mak...

Страница 18: ...belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the useof safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still haveto buckle upto get the most protect...

Страница 19: ...on This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt The shoulder portion of the belthas an energy management loop It is designed to open and help...

Страница 20: ...icklyif you ever had to Don t letit get twisted The lap partof the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you...

Страница 21: ...sound If you don t the adjustment feature won t set and you ll have to start again 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean forward slightly then sit back If you ve added more than 1inch 25 mm...

Страница 22: ...der 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 A The shoulder be...

Страница 23: ...buckled inthe wrongplace like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The be12 forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your...

Страница 24: ...riously injuredif you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body wouldmove too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the belt wouldapply too much forc...

Страница 25: ...twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twistedbelt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can wor...

Страница 26: ...ag system A CAUTION I You can be severely injured orkilled ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance...

Страница 27: ...ntaining control of the vehicle An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properlyin your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Children and the c...

Страница 28: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bagis in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bagis in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 20...

Страница 29: ...that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate inrollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the oc...

Страница 30: ...he part of thebag that comes into contact with you may be warm butit will never be too hot to touch There willbe some smoke and dust coming from vents in thedeflated air bags Air bag inflation will no...

Страница 31: ...n about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in theIndex service NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right f...

Страница 32: ...key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front PassengerPosition The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as thedriver s safety belt See Driver Position ea...

Страница 33: ...ap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s howto wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the lat...

Страница 34: ...ake sure it is secure If the belt is not longenough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be ableto unbuckle the safet...

Страница 35: ...ould 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...

Страница 36: ...e belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfortfor children who have outgrown child restraints andfor sm...

Страница 37: ...astic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic...

Страница 38: ...ts storage clip and then slide the guide onto theclip Rotate the guide and clip inward and inbetween the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger P...

Страница 39: ...ctor To make the belt longer tilt thelatch plate and pull it along the belt Buckle positionand release it thesame way as the lap part of a lap shoulderbelt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Bel...

Страница 40: ...ways be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether itis the right type and size for yourchild A very young child s hip bonesare so small thata regula...

Страница 41: ...crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example ina crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 2404b 110kg forceon your a...

Страница 42: ...our child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child ina rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredif the right front p...

Страница 43: ...iler can tell you howto doit For cars first sold in Canada child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian law Your retailer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you...

Страница 44: ...tructions for the child restraint Secure the child inthe child restraint as the instructions say Pick upthe latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt throughor aro...

Страница 45: ...lt pull upon the shoulder belt while you pushdown on thechild restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle...

Страница 46: ...rlier partabout the topstrap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as longas possible by tilting the latch plate and pullingit along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instru...

Страница 47: ...eh the belt pull its free end while you push down on the childrestraint Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in adifferent...

Страница 48: ...shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag alwaysmove the seat as farback as it will go before sec...

Страница 49: ...the belt Make sure therelease button is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 Pull therest of the lapbelt all the way out of the retractor to set the...

Страница 50: ...estraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go backall theway The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Children who have outgro...

Страница 51: ...d by only one personat a time What if a child is wearinga lap shoulder belt but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center...

Страница 52: ...is way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would thenbe applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the childsits the lap port...

Страница 53: ...wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure thesafety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorage...

Страница 54: ...here to help protect you in acollision You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may meanyou will needto have safety belt...

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Страница 57: ...anel and the warning systems that tell you if everyhng is working properly and what to doif you have a problem Keys Leaving young children ina vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reaso...

Страница 58: ...ugs or tags in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags If your ignition keys don t have plugs or tags go to your Aurora retailer for th...

Страница 59: ...aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your...

Страница 60: ...AJAR Programmable Automatic Door Locks Close your doors and turnon the ignition Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shif...

Страница 61: ...s automatically unlock when shifted into PARK P Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3 To change modes 1 2 3 4 5 Close all doors and turn the ignition on Keep all doors closed throughout this pro...

Страница 62: ...Door When the SecurityLock is On 1 Unlock the door from 2 the inside Then open thedoor from the outside If you don tcancel the securitylock feature adults or older children whoride in the rear won t b...

Страница 63: ...power door locks will not work if the key is leftin the ignition with the driver s door open You can overridethis feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds unless the...

Страница 64: ...nd 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this 0 Check to determineif battery replac...

Страница 65: ...e of the vehicle Once the transmitter has beenresynchronized the horn willchirp and the exterior lamps will flash once The system should now operate properly PersonalizationFeatures Each key transmitt...

Страница 66: ...r door lock switch 2 Press the opened trunk button on the transmitter The 3 Press the opened trunk button again Each time the opened trunk button is pressed the transmitter will advance to thenext mod...

Страница 67: ...to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle Ifa transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your retailer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you...

Страница 68: ...3 Replace the battery as the instructions under the cover indicate Be sure not to touch any of the black boxes or the green surfaces Any static transferredfrom your body to these areas maycause the tr...

Страница 69: ...The trunk release override switch mustbe in the ON position Move the trunkrelease switch tooff lock theglove box and take the key with you Now the trunkrelease to the right of the steering column will...

Страница 70: ...RC That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust inthe Index Theft V...

Страница 71: ...this feature it is a theft deterrent alarm system With this system the SECURITY light will flash as you open thedoor if your ignition is off This light reminds you to activate the theft deterrent syst...

Страница 72: ...larm The alarm can be tested by first having the driver s window down Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch or the Remote Lock Control System Get outof the car and c...

Страница 73: ...fferent keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key mustbe clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not...

Страница 74: ...Key I1 system If you lose or damage a PASS KeyI1ignition key see your Aurora retailer ora locksmith who can service PASS Key I1to have a new key made New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Auroradoes...

Страница 75: ...he engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it doesn t send anyelectrical power to theaccessories Use OFF if you musthave your vehicle in motion while...

Страница 76: ...and remove the key you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio power windows and sunroof if equipped for up to 10minutes But if you open adoor power is shut off Starting Your...

Страница 77: ...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...

Страница 78: ...xtension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriouslyinjured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prongext...

Страница 79: ...g thevehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK...

Страница 80: ...snow ice orsand withoutdamaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position yourengine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re alr...

Страница 81: ...position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then youwould also want touse your brakes off...

Страница 82: ...ition 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...

Страница 83: ...cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in th...

Страница 84: ...ftlever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running it could overheat andeven catch fire You or others could be injured Don tleave your...

Страница 85: ...n pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your Aurora has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignit...

Страница 86: ...iousnessand death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged ina collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving...

Страница 87: ...e running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 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...

Страница 88: ...lease it and the window will lower automatically To stop the window from lowering push the switch forward To partially open the window pull the switch back and quickly release it To raise the window h...

Страница 89: ...om when youexit 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...

Страница 90: ...panel will flashin the direction of the turnor lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The...

Страница 91: ...signal lever to the off position Headlamps ooz Turn the bandto this symbol to turn on 0 Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps 0 InstrumentPanel Lights 0 License Plate Lamps Turn the band to this sy...

Страница 92: ...s to signal adriver in front of you that you wantto pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you If your headlampsare off your high beam headlamps will...

Страница 93: ...traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control can be dangerous on If your vehicle is in cruise control when the tractio...

Страница 94: ...se control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 2 38 I 3 Push in the buttonat the end of the lever and release it The CRUISE light on the instrument panelwill come on 4 Take your foot off the a...

Страница 95: ...se control So unless you wantto go faster don t hold the switch at RES ACC Incre ng Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator p...

Страница 96: ...down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control onHills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When goingup s...

Страница 97: ...per cycles This can be very useful in light rain or snow Push thelever down to the first detent DELAY Turn the band closer to the short lines for fewer wiper passes perminute As you turn the band towa...

Страница 98: ...ff the road Check your washer fluid level often In freezing weather don tuse your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision L...

Страница 99: ...le with thk DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK P TheDRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK P To turn off all exterior lighting at night when youare parked turn off the headlamps and move the...

Страница 100: ...andmove the twilight sentinelcontrol toward MAX If you move thecontrol all the wayto MAX your lamps will remainon for three minutes after you turn off your engine If you move the control toward MIN th...

Страница 101: ...R LIGHTSknob all the way to HI Delayed Illumination When youopen the door the interior lamps will come on When you close the door with the ignition off the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds o...

Страница 102: ...option can be programmedon or off for each transmitter To turn thefeature offi 1 Press and hold the door lockswitch throughout this procedure All doors will lock 2 Press the panic button on the transm...

Страница 103: ...r vehicle s battery be sure to turn off all front and rear reading lamps when leaving your vehicle These lamps go on when you open the doors You can also turn themon by pressing the button to the side...

Страница 104: ...me state when theglare is reduced Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the automatic feature The button has an indicator light to show it is on Press the button againto turn the autom...

Страница 105: ...To lock the controls leave theselector switch inthe middle position When youoperate the rear window defogger a defogger also warms the driver s and passenger s outside rearview mirrors to help clear...

Страница 106: ...mpartments Glove Box Use thedoor key to lock and unlock the glove box To open pull thelatch release on the leftside of the glove box door Front Storage Armrest The front armrest opensinto a storage ar...

Страница 107: ...s and stops The netisn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as farforward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Two positionsexist for the c...

Страница 108: ...n either rear ashtray press andrelease the cover To clean an ashtray make sure the coveris open fully then liftout the ashtrayby pulling on the snuffer To use a lighter just push it in all the way and...

Страница 109: ...nt and swing them to the side while the auxiliary visor remains to block glare from the front To extend the visor at the sides pull out the extension When you open thecover to thedriver or passenger s...

Страница 110: ...I NOTICE When using the accessory power outlet the maximum loadof any electrical equipment should not exceed 15 amps Sunroof Option Your express open sunroof provides an airy spacious feel to your veh...

Страница 111: ...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 This transmitter allows you to consolid...

Страница 112: ...memory and erases any previous settingsfor all threechannels 2 Hold the end of your hand held transmitter against the bottomsurface of the universal transmitterso that you can stillsee the red light...

Страница 113: ...pidly Operating the Transmitter Press 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...

Страница 114: ...InstrumentPanel...

Страница 115: ...ing Flashers Switch 6 Horn 7 Windshield Wipermasher Control 8 Driver Information Center 9 Climate Controls 10 Audio System 11 Glove Box Trunk Security Override Switch inside 12 Passenger Side Air Bag...

Страница 116: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Your Aurora is equipped with thisinstrument panel cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages...

Страница 117: ...the trip button located next to the trip odometer below the fuel gage Your Aurora has a tamper resistant odometer If you see silver lines between the numbers you ll know someone has probably tampered...

Страница 118: ...at may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement...

Страница 119: ...al s advice Waiting todo repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to knowyour warning lights and gages They re a big help Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that work...

Страница 120: ...system is ready If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle ser...

Страница 121: ...there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away If the light andchime come on while you are driving pull off the road andstop carefully You may notice that the pedal is har...

Страница 122: ...come on when you start your engine and maystay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turnthe ignition off Or if the light comes on when you re driving stopas soon as possible and...

Страница 123: ...NTROL button located on the center console the warning light will come on and stay on To turnthe system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in th...

Страница 124: ...age shows the engine coolant temperature The light will stayon for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin If the gage pointer moves into the red warning zone your en...

Страница 125: ...unction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light SERVICE ENGINE SOON Your Aurora is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is c...

Страница 126: ...control system on your vehicle Retaileror qualified service center diagnosis and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detectedon your vehicle Retailer or...

Страница 127: ...off Have you recentlychanged brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in theIndex Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed Yo...

Страница 128: ...the light willcome on as a test to show you it is working but thelight will go out when youturn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem withthe fuse or...

Страница 129: ...ound You need to get more fuel right away 0 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F Full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For exam...

Страница 130: ...ning messagesunder appropriate conditions Turn on the systemby pressing any buttonexcept RESET ENTER or OFF When you turn on the ignition the Driver InformationCenter will be in themode last displayed...

Страница 131: ...onomy The average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your overall driving conditions If you press RESET in this mode while you re driving the system will begin figuring fuel econom...

Страница 132: ...et Press SPEED to display the average speed such as AVG SPEED 56 MPH or AVG SPEED 90 KM H To reset the average speed press SPEED and then RESET Engine The ENG button scrolls through the following func...

Страница 133: ...id change The Driver Information Center does not replace the need to maintain your vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual Also the oil change reminder will not detect dusty...

Страница 134: ...message will go off when you press any button or when you turn your ignitionoff then on Thedisplay returns to the mode displayed prior to the interruption Estimated Timeof Arrival ETA ETA is basedon t...

Страница 135: ...ly have in your system Check to make sure your clock is in the correct AM or PM mode Notice thateach key has a number Push the key to enter the number The first XX s will flash until youenter the firs...

Страница 136: ...ress the RCL button the system scrolls through any currently active warning messages then returnsto the mode the system was in before you pressed RCL If no warning messagesexist MONITORED SYSTEMS OK w...

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Страница 139: ...s This section tells you howto operate your climate control system Your climate control system uses ozone friendly R 134arefrigerant Automatic Electronic Climate Control Your Aurora is equipped with a...

Страница 140: ...e red and blue buttons located below the digital display If you wanta warmer comfort level push the red button If you wanta cooler comfort level push theblue button Your selected comfort setting will...

Страница 141: ...ort setting for five seconds and thenit 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 engi...

Страница 142: ...Directs the majority of the airflowto the lower floor outlets and thefront defroster A small amount of airflow is directedto the side window defroster outlets This mode can be usefulto remove the moi...

Страница 143: ...s the air for the inside of the vehicle The air conditioning compressor is enabled in all modes unless the A C ON button is in the offposition indicator light will not be illuminated However the air c...

Страница 144: ...nt temperature and the outside temperature The fan speed will increaseas the temperature of the engine coolant increases Rotating the AUTO FAN knob will override this delay by turning off the automati...

Страница 145: ...iththe controls in each outlet Keep the hood and front airinlet area between the base of the windshield and the hood free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The DEF and heater will wo...

Страница 146: ...gger grid on the rear window An indicator light in the button willglow while the rear window defogger is operating R DEFOG At speeds above 35 mph 56 h h the rear defogger will stay on until you press...

Страница 147: ...rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairswouldn t be coveredby your warranty Passenger TemperatureControl e M _ _ e With this feature the right front seat passeng...

Страница 148: ...ital display Press the upperpart of the TEMP button againto provide a warmer comfort settingor press the lower part ofthe TEMP button againto provide a cooler comfort setting Audio Systems Your Delco...

Страница 149: ...isplay Finding a Station AM FM Press this buttonto get AM FM1 orFM2 Your selection will appear on the display TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push theknob b...

Страница 150: ...e not using it Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnthe knob to move thesound to the leftor right speakers Use the middle position to balance these speakers Push the kn...

Страница 151: ...d provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem REV 1 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station whi...

Страница 152: ...is pressed first CLN This message may appear on the display If it does your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent da...

Страница 153: ...marked on top of the magazine Close the door by sliding it all the way to theleft If the door is left partially open thechanger will notoperate and an ewor will occur When the door is closed the chang...

Страница 154: ...ss pushbutton number 5 to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM will appear on the display when you press this button If you press PROG or SEEK while RDM is displayed the nextdisc...

Страница 155: ...o restore normal operation E35 An empty magazine is inserted in the CD changer Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the trays If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be cor...

Страница 156: ...you press SCANfor more than twoseconds the radio will change to PSCAN mode PSCAN will appear on the display 1 PSCAN Press SCAN for more than two seconds and PSCAN will appear on the display The radiow...

Страница 157: ...ase or decrease treble When you use this control the radio s TONE setting will switch to manual Push the knob back in when you re not using it BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob t...

Страница 158: ...ase contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down andprovide it to your retailer when reporting the problem REV 1 Press this button toreverse the tape rapidly Press it aga...

Страница 159: ...pact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with...

Страница 160: ...until the display flashes While elapsed time is showing EL TM will appear on the display REV 1 Press and holdthis button to return to a passage quickly You will hear sound at a reduced volume The dis...

Страница 161: ...ion or radio off Cassettes and compact discs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your rad...

Страница 162: ...will show SEC to let you knowthat your radio is secure The indicator by the volume control will beginflashing when the ignition is turned off Unlockingthe Theft DeterrentFeature Aftera Power Loss Ent...

Страница 163: ...ain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is given to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display Steering Wheel Controlsfor Audio System Option I...

Страница 164: ...ng the volumecontrol on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing lossor damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly unt...

Страница 165: ...he hubs of the cleaner cassette t u r n A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Aurora retailer You may also choose anon scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette...

Страница 166: ...nition off and on 6 Repeat if necessary t I NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damageit I NOTICE Before enteringan automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power ante...

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Страница 169: ...ty Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are goi...

Страница 170: ...ere are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people d...

Страница 171: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve...

Страница 172: ...hol in a person ssystem can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that per...

Страница 173: ...and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physicalcondition alertness coordination and eyesight all play apart So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehi...

Страница 174: ...y get harder to push down If your engine stops you will stillhave some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brakeped...

Страница 175: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work thebrakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The com...

Страница 176: ...system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates onlyif it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinningor beginning to lose traction...

Страница 177: ...But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn thesystem off if yourvehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice orsnow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn...

Страница 178: ...face makes it possible for the vehicleto change its path whenyou turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia willkeep the vehicle going in the same direction If you veever tried to steer a ve...

Страница 179: ...there isn t room That s the time forevasive action steering around the problem Your Aurora can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in...

Страница 180: ...y Passing another vehicleon a two lane highway is a potentiallydangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the samelane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgm...

Страница 181: ...s are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the bl...

Страница 182: ...the acceleration skid If your traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foo...

Страница 183: ...Here are some tips on night driving 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Since you can tsee as well you mayneed to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow dow...

Страница 184: ...n you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep y...

Страница 185: ...may get wet suddenly when your reflexes itre tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it isto see Even ifyour windshield wiper blades are in good shape aheavy rain can make it...

Страница 186: ...ry to avoid puddles But ifyou can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of...

Страница 187: ...a hard and fast ruleabout hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water wat...

Страница 188: ...o watch outfor what the other drivers aredoing and pay attentionto traffic signals Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a...

Страница 189: ...he gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the...

Страница 190: ...it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced andable service experts in Aurora retailers all across North America They ll be ready and willingto help if you needit Here are some thing...

Страница 191: ...can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash andbe injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle...

Страница 192: ...of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor brakingor even none going down a h i l l You could crash Always have yourengine running and your vehicle in...

Страница 193: ...er a small brush orbroom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a redcloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be dri...

Страница 194: ...ce can beeven more trouble becauseit may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain beginsto fall Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt...

Страница 195: ...n can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildingsorunder bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curve or an overpassmay remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice aheadof...

Страница 196: ...p exhaust gases under yourvehicle Thiscan cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is inyour vehicle Cl...

Страница 197: ...and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle OCCUPANTS VEHICLECAP WT TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHIC...

Страница 198: ...nd if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176lbs 80 kg in your trunk The electronic level control automatically keeps therear of thevehicle level as you load or unl...

Страница 199: ...es It is automatic you don t need to adjust anything Towing a Trailer L u C UTTON If you don t usethe correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer For example if th...

Страница 200: ...r loads generating extra heat What smore the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important point...

Страница 201: ...or you can write us at Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Central Office 920 Townsend Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Ass...

Страница 202: ...s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don tgo over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue It s important to have the correct hitch equipm...

Страница 203: ...k brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the o...

Страница 204: ...ttomof the steering wheel withone hand Then tomove the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailerto the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if poss...

Страница 205: ...icle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure they re all working Once you disconnect the trailer lamps the bulb warning messages again can tell you if one of your vehicle lamps is out Driving O...

Страница 206: ...en TrailerTowing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are aut...

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Страница 209: ...oad Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you havea problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flashon and off Press downon the but...

Страница 210: ...our battery hasrun down you may wantto use another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your Aurora But please follow the steps below to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps couldresult in costl...

Страница 211: ...nd the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicle rolls Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transax...

Страница 212: ...hood An electric fan 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 5 Find the positive and negative terminals o...

Страница 213: ...that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with 1 water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have l...

Страница 214: ...ve cable to the remote positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Don t let the other end touchmetal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive termina...

Страница 215: ...d battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 11 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not nearengine parts...

Страница 216: ...tory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning f...

Страница 217: ...ow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts notfully secured 0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck 0 Always secure thevehicle on each side with...

Страница 218: ...suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to the OFFposition The steering wheel should be clamped in astraight ahead position with a clamping device designed...

Страница 219: ...Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise thevehicle un...

Страница 220: ...ainson both sides in the slotted holes in the bottomof the bodyrail behind thefront wheels and cradle Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm NOTICE Be sure no...

Страница 221: ...mph 88kmlh 500 miles 800 h Attach T hook chains to the T hook slots in the floor pan supportrails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides Positionthe lower sling crossbarjust ahead of the front ed...

Страница 222: ...P ENGINE is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps preventengine damage This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an...

Страница 223: ...gn of steam or coolant before opening thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats a...

Страница 224: ...to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minute...

Страница 225: ...Cap B Two Electric Engine Cooling Fans An electric fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electricf...

Страница 226: ...t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it couldlose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before youdrive thevehicle I NOTICE Engine...

Страница 227: ...cap is cool beforeyou do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information I Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly They are under pressure andif you...

Страница 228: ...e the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hotbut you wouldn t get the overheat wa...

Страница 229: ...and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolanton a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pr...

Страница 230: ...I 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it I I 3 Then fill the coolant surgetank with the proper mix up toFULL COLD...

Страница 231: ...t rununtil you can feelthe upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out forthe engine fans By this time the coolant level insideThe coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the p...

Страница 232: ...under control by steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well offthe road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part...

Страница 233: ...teps will tell you how to use the jackand change atire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Instructions for changing your tires are on the insideof the tire cover You can rest the cover near you...

Страница 234: ...Turn the spare tire retainer bolt counterclockwise and remove the retainer assembly Remove the wheel wrench and jack from the jack container Remove the spare tire from the trunk...

Страница 235: ...d 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 or lay it face down as it could be scratched or damaged Do not use a hammer or mal...

Страница 236: ...ire 2 Insert the pointed end of the wheel wrenchinto the slot on the jack to create a jack handle 3 Turn the end of the jack clockwise by hand to raise the jack head a few inches 1 Use the wheel wrenc...

Страница 237: ...eet metal next to the wordJACK Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare near you 1 Getting undera vehicle whenit is jacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly...

Страница 238: ...wheelnuts and take off theflat tire 3 Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which itis fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident...

Страница 239: ...erious accident 8 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 9 Replace thewheelnuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hu...

Страница 240: ...mage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 12 Then replace the wheel cover Be sure to position the alignmentpin on...

Страница 241: ...ger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipmentcould strike someone Store all these in the proper place I Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk...

Страница 242: ...compact spare on yourvehicle you should stop as soonas possible and make sure your spare tire iscorrectly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well atposted speed limits for distancesup to 3...

Страница 243: ...tuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can helpyou get out when you re stuck but you must use cau...

Страница 244: ...ering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in theIndex Then shift back and forth between...

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Страница 247: ...hicle best andwants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your retailer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll wantto...

Страница 248: ...oline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting theAAMA specification could pr...

Страница 249: ...anol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to helpclean the air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTIC...

Страница 250: ...ap is behind a hinged d0 w onthe leftside of your vehicle The remote fuel door release can help keepyour fuel tank from being siphoned Always be sure thefuel door is closed and latched after refueling...

Страница 251: ...cle at the top of the trunk compartment Pull the tab toward you torelease the fuel door NOTICE Prying ona locked fuel filler door could damage it Use the remote fuel door manual release While refuelin...

Страница 252: ...d surfacesas soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Aurora in the Index When you putthe cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks Make sure you fully install the...

Страница 253: ...include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washerand other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things thatwill burn ontoa h...

Страница 254: ...Then go to thefront of the vehicle and pull upon the underhood release Lift thehood Before closing the hood besure all the fillercaps are on properly Then pull the hooddown and close it firmly...

Страница 255: ...attery Terminal B Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick E Brake Fluid Reservoir G Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick behind air...

Страница 256: ...his isan added reminder It s a goodidea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the e...

Страница 257: ...ge Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that...

Страница 258: ...ing to be colder than 60 F 16O C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oi...

Страница 259: ...whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower See Change Oil Message in the Index Always reset the engine oillife...

Страница 260: ...se tension of the wing screwclamp on the air intake duct whereit attaches to the air cleanercover near the topof the engine Just turn the wing screw counterclockwise then detach the ductfrom the air c...

Страница 261: ...cleaner cover Use ascrewdriver to release the sensor s electrical connector retainer and pull up A 5 Unsnap the two clampsby pushing down on the top of the air cleaner cover and pushingin on the clam...

Страница 262: ...cheduled Maintenance Services in the Index I Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause youor others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleansthe air itstops flameif the engine backfir...

Страница 263: ...elivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any ofthese conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this opera...

Страница 264: ...atures are above50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to drive longer Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in...

Страница 265: ...acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way 0 0 Pull out thedipstick Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring itto the proper level It doesn t take much flui...

Страница 266: ...they should NOTICE When adding coolantit is important that you use DEX COOLTM orange colored silicate free coolant meetingGM Specification 6277M If silicated coolant is added to the system premature...

Страница 267: ...ould be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOLTM orange colored silicate free antifreeze NOTICE If you us an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair...

Страница 268: ...ator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot 6 22 When your engine is cold...

Страница 269: ...more coolant add the proper mixat the surge tank but only when the engine is cool When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is tight Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermos...

Страница 270: ...system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power SteeringFluid When theengine compartment iscool unscrew the cap and wipethe dipstick with aclean rag Replace...

Страница 271: ...windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has s...

Страница 272: ...ll when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it iscompletely full windshield washer It can damage your washer systemand paint Don t use radiator antifreeze in your B...

Страница 273: ...if you try to drive with this warning light on See Brake System Warning Light in theIndex What toAdd When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 105253...

Страница 274: ...ff immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Aurora has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pa...

Страница 275: ...system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake...

Страница 276: ...u don t need toaccess the battery to jump start your vehicle See Jump Starting in the Index CAUTION A battery thatisn t properly vented canlet sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rear seat cus...

Страница 277: ...le for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will helpkeep your battery from running down I Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be...

Страница 278: ...en bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others couldbe injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs Headlamps For the typeof...

Страница 279: ...to the air cleaner cover near the top of theengine Turn the wing screw counterclockwise then detach thehose from the air cleaner cover 4 Push the duct and resonator assembly rearward and up and hold t...

Страница 280: ...wiring harness This unlocks the bu lb 7 Reverse Steps 1 6 to replace the bulb assembly headlamp housing and air cleanercover and tube 2 Now you canreach in behind the lamp housing and pull out thebulb...

Страница 281: ...now ice ormud attached to it There should not be any cargo or loading of vehicle except it should have a full tank of gas and one person or 160pounds 75 kg on the driver s seat Tires should be properl...

Страница 282: ...djust it as necessary Turn the vertical aimingscrew until the bubble in the level is centered at 0 zero 2 Now adjust the horizontal aim Check the horizontal aim for each headlamp andadjust it as neces...

Страница 283: ...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 thecarpeting 2 3 Unscrew the convenience net attachment nut O...

Страница 284: ...iller screw located to the side of the taillampfiller panel 5 Pull out the lamp to reach the bulb Pull out the bulb 6 Reverse Steps 1 5 to replace the taillamp filler wing To replace push thebulb back...

Страница 285: ...ethe type with a release hole 1 2 3 P u l lthe windshield wiper arm away from the windshield Insert a small screwdriver into the hole A and pull the blade assembly off the wiperarrri B Push the new wi...

Страница 286: ...could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in theIndex Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check a...

Страница 287: ...eoverloading Badwear Badhandling Badfueleconomy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear Badhandling 0 Roughride 0 Needless...

Страница 288: ...ires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as sh...

Страница 289: ...any of the following statements are true 0 0 0 0 0 You can seethe indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall...

Страница 290: ...ve an all season tread design the TPC number will befollowed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load rang...

Страница 291: ...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...

Страница 292: ...ed Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that isbent 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 re...

Страница 293: ...n It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when you must Use only S...

Страница 294: ...hese unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 ReducingAgents CIeaningthe Inside of Your Aurora Use a vacuum cleaner oftento get rid...

Страница 295: ...witha slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer Wipe witha clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have touse solvent type cleaner at all...

Страница 296: ...ff excess stain then sponge the soiled area withcool water If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area witha...

Страница 297: ...eaning Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use mild dish washing soap Dry the woodimmediately with a clean cloth Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or...

Страница 298: ...an cloth at leastevery six months During verycold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Your Aurora The paint...

Страница 299: ...remain on painted surfaces Washthe vehicle as soon as possible If necessary usenon abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are su...

Страница 300: ...Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collecton the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor...

Страница 301: ...dered Cleaner Cleans vinyl cloth tires and mats 1051398 8 oz 0 237 L Spot Lifter For cloth 1051515 32 oz 0 946 L Optikleen Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze 1052349 12oz 0 354 L Lubriplate Whit...

Страница 302: ...andService Parts labels and the certificatesof title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VINis the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specificati...

Страница 303: ...breaker in the wiring harness An electricaloverload will cause the lamps to go onand off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield WiperFu...

Страница 304: ...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 Two spare fuses are located below thefuse puller Y...

Страница 305: ...sage Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Air Bag Injectors Anti Lock Brake System Left Exterior Lamps Turn Signal Lamps Injectors Climate Controls Magnetic Speed Right Exterior Lamps Chime Ignition I Me...

Страница 306: ...ou may wishto have your retailer do this for you I NOTICE The battery and main fuse boxes are located under the rearseat cushion The battery s ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed To help...

Страница 307: ...belts are properly routed and are not twisted 1 2 3 4 Buckle the center passenger position safety belt and then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion Don t let the safet...

Страница 308: ...er on the passenger sside fuse panel has an extra plastic cap attachment You ll need to slide this out of the grooves which hold it there before removingthe rest of the box To replace the covers line...

Страница 309: ...lay Trunk Release Relay Open Fuel Pump Relav Driver Door Unlock Relay 7 10 11 Open Rear Defogger Relay Lower Zone Fuse 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 23 24 Usage Rear Defogger Relay Upper Zone Open Spare Spare...

Страница 310: ...7 879 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Usage Spare Open Breaker Power Window Sunroof Spare Open Spare Open Breaker Power Seat Spare Open Power Seat Breaker Headlamps HVAC Blower Motor Powertrain Cont...

Страница 311: ...o equipped Power Door Locks Interior Lamps Hazard Lamps Stoplamps Parking Lamps Heated Outside Mirror Open Fuse 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Usage Fuel Door Release Open Battery Thermistor Instrument...

Страница 312: ...FOGLAMP2 I I I I COOLING FAN 2 ji COOLING FAN 3 Fuse 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 M...

Страница 313: ...Rear SidemarkerLamps 194 Stop Taillamps 3057 Rear Turn Signal 3057 Trunk Lamp 211 2 BULB INSIDELAMPS Overhead Front Overhead Lamps 168 VisorVanity Lamps 7065 Rail Courtesy ReadingLamps 168 Doors Fron...

Страница 314: ...e 7 quarts 6 6 L When changingfilter up to 0 5 quart 0 5L more oil may be needed Fuel Tank 19 4gallons 73 4 L WindshieldWasherFluidTanks 3 8 quarts 3 6L Windshield Wiper Blades 6 32 Pin Type 22 inches...

Страница 315: ...4 4 inches 1890 mm Height 55 4 inches 1 407 mm Wheelbase 113 8 inches 2 891mm Front Tread 62 5 inches 1 587 mm Rear Tread 62 5 inches 1 587 mm Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code C Type V8 Displacem...

Страница 316: ...lt This diagram shows the features connectedby the belt routing See Maintenance Schedu1e in the Index for when to check the belt 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tensioner Arm Pulley Power Steering Pump Pulley Idler Pulle...

Страница 317: ...NOTES...

Страница 318: ...NOTES...

Страница 319: ...rking condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the air we breathe Improper fluid levels...

Страница 320: ...y do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections explains important inspections that your Aurora retailer s service departmentor another qualified service center...

Страница 321: ...rora 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 supp...

Страница 322: ...ery 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then...

Страница 323: ...t At 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation At 15 000Miles 25 000 km Then Every 30 000 Miles 50 000km Throttle Body Bore and Valve Plates Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50...

Страница 324: ...ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has anEngine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you whento change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5 000 k m and 7...

Страница 325: ...engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate the suspension and steering An EmissionControl Service linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbod...

Страница 326: ...BY Miles 20 008 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking brake...

Страница 327: ...thethrottle valve and inspect all surfaces Clean as required DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first 0Lubricate the...

Страница 328: ...TUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 8 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage trans...

Страница 329: ...TUAL MILEAGE 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift link...

Страница 330: ...amage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service f Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information cACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY...

Страница 331: ...ing An Emission Control Service linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED...

Страница 332: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or e v...

Страница 333: ...hichever occurs first I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxlefluid and bottom screensif the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditi...

Страница 334: ...e engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underb...

Страница 335: ...ngine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricatethe suspension and steering linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides and underbodyco...

Страница 336: ...for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service f I I I 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 63 000 Miles 105 000 km Change engine oil and fi...

Страница 337: ...ansaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper ro...

Страница 338: ...tact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service I 0Inspect air...

Страница 339: ...andsteering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst Rotate tires See Tire Inspection ana Rotation int...

Страница 340: ...the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICE...

Страница 341: ...cable guides and underbodycontact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst 17Replace aircleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks...

Страница 342: ...ATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 96 000 Miles I60 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service Cl Lubricate the suspension and steering linkag...

Страница 343: ...i SERVICED B Y 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses...

Страница 344: ...avy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher Control Service In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi poli...

Страница 345: ...med at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you whento change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5 000 k m and 7 5...

Страница 346: ...nd Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0L...

Страница 347: ...tate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditional information DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or...

Страница 348: ...37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 17Lubricatethe suspension and steering linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking...

Страница 349: ...open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces Clean as required 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxlefluid and bottom screensif the vehicleis mainly driven under oneor more of these c...

Страница 350: ...e Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 60 000 Miles 100000 km I7Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first Lubricate the...

Страница 351: ...67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking b...

Страница 352: ...veplates for deposits open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces Clean as required DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 7 Change engine oil andfilter or every 12 months which...

Страница 353: ...ransaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Con tro1Service CIInspect fue...

Страница 354: ...er occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Drain flush an...

Страница 355: ...neor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher Control Service In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer to...

Страница 356: ...y See Engine Oil in the Indexfor further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and addthe proper coolant mixif necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details...

Страница 357: ...he air bag system does not needregular maintenance Automatic Transaxle Check Lneck the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Chec...

Страница 358: ...position your vehicle needs service Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check Automatic Transaxle When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others couldbe injur...

Страница 359: ...roll Be ready to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with thevehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking bra...

Страница 360: ...em Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as openseams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build upi...

Страница 361: ...orange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power St...

Страница 362: ...t GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent GC LB USAGE FLUIDlLUBRICANT Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol GM Assembly Pivots Part No 12346293or equivalent Spring Anchor or lubricant meeting requirements...

Страница 363: ...rformed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be addedon the following record pages Als...

Страница 364: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 46...

Страница 365: ...Section 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation I 1 Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and Oldsmobile Normally any concern you 8 1...

Страница 366: ...ral Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of retail facility management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further help contact the Oldsmobile CustomerAs...

Страница 367: ...20 Townsend Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 Canada Customer Assistance Center General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty andOwner Assis...

Страница 368: ...rest Oldsmobile computerized trip routingor simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program The Oldsmobile Roadsid...

Страница 369: ...yourcar is in For same day service we ll give you a one way shuttle ride of up to 10miles If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs we ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you up to 30 a da...

Страница 370: ...to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB A...

Страница 371: ...For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that...

Страница 372: ...ttawa Ontario K1G 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in asituation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 4...

Страница 373: ...ed States 1 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and bodysystems They may beuseful for owners who wish to get ag...

Страница 374: ...d others may help avoidfuture costly repairs Service bulletins are meantfor qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer toservice manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures nece...

Страница 375: ...k Brakes 4 6 Brake System Warning Light 2 66 4 6 Anti LockoutFeature 2 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 23 Appearance Care 6 48 Appearance Care Materials 6 55 ArbitrationProgram 8 6 Ashtrays 2 52 Audio Equipment...

Страница 376: ...ains Safety 4 35 Chains Tire 6 47 Change Oil Soon Message 2 77 Changing a Flat Tire 5 24 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 45 CheckOilLevel 2 77 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 54 ChildRestraints 1 34 Secur...

Страница 377: ...Delayed Locking 2 10 Dimensions Vehicle 6 69 Distance to Destination 2 78 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 13 3 20 Defogging 3 8 Defrosting 3 8 DIC 2 74 Door Ajar Reminder 2 4 Central Unlocking System 2 3 Lo...

Страница 378: ...b Climate Control System 3 2 FillingYourTank 6 4 Filter Air 6 14 FinishCare 6 53 FinishDamage 6 54 First Gear AutomaticTransaxle 2 25 Flash to Pass Feature 2 36 Flashers HazardWarning 5 1 Flat Tire Ch...

Страница 379: ...re 6 41 Inspections 7 42 Brakesystem 7 42 Exhaust Systems 7 42 Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot and Seal 7 42 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 42 Steering 7 42 Suspension 7 42 Throttle Linkage 7 42 Instrument Pa...

Страница 380: ...ubricants and Fluids 7 43 Lubrication Service Body 7 39 Lumbar Controls 1 2 Magnasteer GT 4 10 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 69 Record 7 45 Underbody 6 54 When Trailer Towing 4 38 Maintenance...

Страница 381: ...emperature Control 3 9 Passing 4 12 Perimeter Lighting 2 46 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 42 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Parking Lots 2 15 8 Power Accessory Outlet 2 54 Antenna Mast Care 3 28 Antennas...

Страница 382: ...enter PassengerPosition 1 30 DriverPosition 1 11 Extender 1 45 Incorrect Usage 1 14 1 43 1 44 LapBelt 1 31 Lap Shoulder 1 11 1 25 Larger Children 1 42 RearComfortGuides 1 28 Rear Seat Passengers 1 24...

Страница 383: ...s 8 9 Shifting Skidding 4 14 Spare Tire Compact 5 34 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 3 SRS 1 18 Starter Switch Check 7 40 Steam 5 15 Steering 4 10 Column LockCheck 7 41 In Emergencies 4 11 Magna...

Страница 384: ...ff Warning Light 4 9 Brakes 4 35 Driving on Grades 4 37 Drivingwith 4 35 Trailer Hitches 4 34 Maintenance When Towing 4 38 Parking on Hills 4 37 Safety Chains 4 35 Tongueweight 4 33 Total Weight on Ti...

Страница 385: ...cators 2 62 WasherFluid Windshield 6 25 WashingYourVehicle 6 52 Wheel Weatherstrips 6 52 Alignment 6 46 NutTorque 5 32 6 68 Replacement 6 46 Wrench 5 27 Windows 2 32 Express Down 2 32 Power 2 32 Windo...

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