1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owners Manual

GM Overseas offices. When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility, using the retailer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing: 1-800-833-OLDS. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits

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The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means help is just a toll-free call away -- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors are on-call to provide you with prompt assistance.

24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Telephone Number 1-800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one number to call for assistance in the United States. Trained Customer Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program. The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Who Is Covered? Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1996 Oldsmobile vehicles.” Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, regardless of the driver, and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper warranty period. Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile’s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. “Vehicles sold in Canada have a separate roadside assistance program, as described next in this section.

Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the retailer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Court

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We’re here to help. That’s why whenever your Oldsmobile is undergoing any Bumper to Bumper Warranty service, we’ll make sure you don’t end up stranded at the retail facility. It’s called Courtesy Transportation and it’s our way to make sure you’re able to get out even when your car is in. For same-day service, we’ll give you a one-way shuttle ride of up to 10 miles. If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, we’ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you up to $30 a day for the cost of alternate transportation -- a cab, a bus or even a rental car if necessary. Having your car serviced is rarely convenient, but with Courtesy Transportation, at least you’ll be able to get where you need to go, whether it’s here, or there. For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your retailer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada.

GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third party 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, Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5 100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors.

We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Oldsmobile. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. 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 your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7

Service and Owner Publications

Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself’ service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians.

Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:

United States . . . . . . . . . 1-800-551-4123 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-5539

Owner Publications Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.

Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors retail facilities. GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM retailer to see an index or individual bulletin.

Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-54 AirBag ....................................... 1-18 How Does it Restrain ........................... 1-22 How it Works ................................ 1-20 Location .................................... 1-20 Readiness Light ......................... 1 . 19, 2-64 Servicing ................................... 1-23 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-21 What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22 When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-21 Air Cleaner .................................... 6-14 Air Conditioning ................................ 3-5 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... Alarm. Universal Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 15 6-69 Air Control. Climate Control System ............. 3.3. 3.4 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-46 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-53 Antenna. Power ................................ 3-28 Antifreeze ...................................... 6-20 Anti-Lock Brakes ...................................... Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.66. 4.6 Anti-LockoutFeature ............................ Anti.Theft. Radio .............................. Appearance Care ................................ Appearance Care Materials ....................... Arbitration Program ...............................

2-7 3-23 6-48 6-55 8-6

4-6

Ashtrays ....................................... 2-52 Audio Controls, Steering Wheel Touch Control ....... 3-25 Audio Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-26 Audio Systems ................................. 3-10 Automatic DoorLocks ................................... Electronic Climate Control ...................... Overdrive ................................... Check ...................................... 7-39 Fluid ....................................... 6-17 Operation ................................... 2-23 Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-41 Auto-Push Knob, Climate Control .................. 3-2 Averagespeed ................................. 2-76

Automatic Transaxle

2-4 3-1 2-25

Battery ........................

Jump Starting ................................. Replacement .................................. Saver ...................................... WarningLight ............................... Warnings ................................

: ............. 6-30 5-2 2-11 2-47 2-64 5-2, 5-5 Battery Voltage Message ......................... 2-76 BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-6 Belt, Engine Accessory .......................... 6-70 Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-6

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Brake

Adjustment .................................. 6-29 Fluid ....................................... 6-26 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-26 Parking ..................................... 2-26 PedalTravel ................................. 6-29 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-29 System Warning Light ......................... 2-65 Trailer ...................................... 4-35 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Wear ....................................... 6-28 Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6 Braking ........................................ 4-5 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 .......................... 2-18 Break-In. New Vehicle Brightness Control .............................. 2-45 BTSICheck ................................... 7-40 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-32

8-5 6-68

2.30.4.28. 4.34

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Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... Capacities and Specifications ...................... Carbon Monoxide Cassette Deck Service ........................... Cassette Tape Player ....................... Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ Cassette Tape Player Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13. 3.20 Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-30 Central Door Unlocking System .................... 2-3 Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 ................................. Chains. Safety 4-35 Chains. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Change Oil Soon Message ........................ 2-77

7-38 3- 12. 3. 19 3-26

Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45 CheckOilLevel ................................ 2-77 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-54 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-38 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-40 TopStrap ................................... 1-35 WheretoPut ................................ 1-34 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-52 ....................... Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-58 Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-14 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Inside of Your Aurora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 ............................. Instrument Panel 6-51 Leather ..................................... 6-51 Outside of Your Aurora ........................ 6-52 Special Problems ............................. 6-50 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Vinyl ....................................... 6-50 Wheels ..................................... 6-53 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Climate Control, Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Clock. Setting the ............................... 3-10 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 ............................. Compact Disc Care 3-27 Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14, 3-21 Compact Disc Player Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17. 3-22

Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-34 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5 Convenience Net ............................... 2-51 Convex Outside Mirror ........................... 2-49 Coolant ....................................... 6-20 Heater, Engine ............................... 2-22 Surge Tank ............................. 5-17, 5-18 CoolingSystem ................................ 5-17 Cornering Lamps ............................... 2-44 CourtesyLamps ................................ 2-45 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-5 Cruise Control ................................. 2-37 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-3 Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-1

Damage, Finish ............................... 6-54 Damage, Sheet Metal ............................ 6-54 Date Display ................................... 2-79 Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-42 Dead Battery ................................... 5-2 Defects, Reporting Safety .......................... 8-7 Defensive Driving ............................... 4-1 Defogger, Rear Window .......................... 3-8 Defogging ...................................... 3-8 Defrosting ...................................... 3-8 Delayed Illumination ............................ 2-45 Delayed Locking ............................... 2-10 DIC .......................................... 2-74 Dimensions, Vehicle ............................ 6-69 Distance to Destination .......................... 2-78 Dolby' B Noise Reduction .................. 3-13, 3-20

Door

Ajar Reminder ................................ Central Unlocking System ....................... Locks .......................................

2-4 2-3 2-3 Drive Position, Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-25 Driver Information Center ........................ 2-74 Driver Position ................................. 1-11 Driving City ........................................ 4-20 Defensive .................................... 4-1 Drunken ..................................... 4-2 Freeway .................................... 4-21 InaBlizzard ................................. 4-27 IntheRain .................................. 4-17 Night ...................................... 4-15 OnCurves .................................. 4-10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-37 On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23 . On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-26 Throughwater ............................... 4-19 WetRoads .................................. 4-17 Winter ...................................... 4-25 Wi.th a Trailer ................................ 4-35 Drunken Driving ................................ 4-2

Elapsed Time Indicator ......................... 2-79 Electrical Equipment. Adding .............. : . 3.26. 6.57 Electrical.System ............................... 6-57 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror .......... 2-48 Electronic Climate Control ........................ 3-1 Electronic Level Control ......................... 4-31

2.76. 6.9

Engine ...................................

Accessory Belt ............................... 6-70 Coolant ..................................... 6-20 Coolant Heater ............................... 2-22 Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-38 Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-68 Exhaust ..................................... 2-30 Fuse Blocks ................................. 6-66 Identification ................................ 6-56 OilLevelCheck .............................. 7-38 Overheating ................................. 5-14 Running While Parked ......................... 2-3 1 Specifications ................................ 6-69 StartingYour ................................ 2-20 Engineoil .................................... 6-10 Adding ..................................... 6-11 Additives ................................... 6-12 Checking ................................... 6- 10 Life Monitor ................................. 2-76 Pressure Light ............................... 2-72 Used ....................................... 6-13 Whentochange .............................. 6-13 Estimated Time of Arrival ........................ 2-78 Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-30 Exit Lighting .................................. 2-46 Express-Down Window .......................... 2-32

Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-49 Fan Knob. Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 FillingYourTank ................................ 6-4 Filter. Air ..................................... 6-14

en

Finish Care .................................... 6-53 Finish Damage ................................. 6-54 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Flash-to-Pass Feature ........................... 2-36 ......................... Flashers. Hazard Warning 5-1 Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-24 Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-68 Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-43 FogLamps .................................... 2-43 Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-3 .. French LanguageManual 11 Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-50 FrontTowing .................................. 5-11 Fuel .......................................... 6-2 Canada ...................................... 6-3 Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-4 Gage ....................................... 2-73 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3 RangeDisplay ............................... 2-76 UsedDisplay ................................ 2-75 Used Reset, Driver Information Center ............ 2-75 ....................... 6-58

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Fuses and Circuit Breakers

G a g e s

Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-68 Fuel ....................................... 2-73 GAWR ....................................... 4-30 GloveBox .................................... 2-50 Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30 .. Guide -11 GVWR ....................................... 4-30

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FranGais

Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-32 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5- 1 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Aiming ..................................... 6-35 Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-32 High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-36 Wiring ..................................... 6-57 Head Restraints ................................. 1-5 Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Heated Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Heatedseats .................................... 1-4 Heating ........................................ 3-6 High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-36 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Hitches, Trailer ................................. 4-34 Hood Checking Things Under ......................... Release ...................................... Horn ......................................... Hydroplaning ..................................

6-7 6-7 2-32 4-19

Ignition Positions .............................. 2- 19 Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-46 Inadvertent Load Protection ....................... 2-47 Inflation. Tire .................................. 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 Panel ............................... 2-58 Brightness Control ............................ 2-45 Cleaning .................................... 6-51 Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Interior Lamps ................................. 2-45 J ack. Tire .................................... Jump Starting ...................................

5-27 5-2

K e y Lock Cylinders Service ..................... Key Reminder Warning .......................... Keys ..........................................

7-39 2-20 2-1

Labels

Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-56 Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-29 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Courtesy .................................... 2-45 Interior ..................................... 2-45 On Reminder ................................ 2-36 Panel ....................................... 2-45 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-28 Level Control. Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52

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Lights

2-69 4-8

2-64 2-65 2-72 2-45 2-66

Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1.19. 2.64 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2.66. 4.6 Battery Warning .............................. Brake System Warning ......................... Engine Oil Pressure Light ...................... Interior ..................................... Parking Brake Indicator ........................ Safety Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6. 2.63 Service Engine Soon .......................... Traction Active ................................ Traction Control System Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.68. 4.8 Traction Control System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.67. 4.9 Traction Off Warning ........................... 4-9 Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel .................... 2-44 ........................... 4-29 Loading Your Vehicle Locks ......................................... 2-3 Anti-Lockout Feature .......................... 2-7 Automatic Door ............................... 2-4 Delayed Locking ............................. 2- 10 Door ........................................ 2-3 Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-39 PowerDoor .................................. 2-4 Rear Door Security ............................. 2-6 Steering Column Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 T r ~ n k ...................................... 2-13 Window .................................... 2-32 Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-43 Lubrication Service. Body ........................ 7-39 Lumbar Controls ................................ 1-2

Magnasteer Maintenance

............................ ; . GT 4-10 Normal Replacement Parts ...................... 6-69 Record ..................................... 7-45 Underbody .................................. 6-54 When Trailer Towing .......................... 4-38 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1 Long Tripmighway Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Long Tripwighway Intervals ..................... 7-5 Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-38 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................. 7-2 ....................... 7-4 Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals ........................ 7-4 ...................... 2-69 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Maxifuse/Relay Center .......................... 6-58 Methanol ...................................... 6-3 Mirrors ....................................... 2-48 Convex Outside .............................. 2-49 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Heated Outside ............................... 2-50 Power Remote Control ......................... 2-49 Visor Vanity. Illuminated ....................... 2-53 MMT ......................................... 6-3 MountainRoads ................................ 4-23 Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-33

Net. Convenience .............................. Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ..................... New Vehicle Break-In ........................... Nightvision ...................................

2-51 2-24 2-18 4-16

Odometer .................................... 2-6 1 Odometer. Trip ................................. 2-61 Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- 12 Oil. Engine .................................... 6- 10 Oil Life Indicator ............................... 2-76 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Oil Pressure Message ............................ 2-76 Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . 5-14 Overheating Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 14 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-38 Owner Publications. Ordering ...................... 8-9

Parking

6-54 2-45

2-23 2-27 2-29

Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ Parade Dimming ............................... Park Automatic Transaxle .......................... Shifting Into ................................. Shifting Out of ............................... AtNight .................................... 2-15 Brake ...................................... 2-26 Brake Indicator Light .......................... 2-66 Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-41 Lots ....................................... 2-15 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-30 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37. 4-38 ................................. 2-17 PASS-Key Passenger Position .............................. 1-24 Passenger Temperature Control ..................... 3-9 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Perimeter Lighting .............................. 2-46 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42

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Power

Accessory Outlet ............................. 2-54 Antenna Mast Care ............................. 3-28 Antennaservice .............................. 7-38 DoorLocks ................................... 2-4 Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-49 Retained . Accessory ........................... 2-20 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Seatback Recliner .............................. 1-4 Steering .................................... 4-10 Steering Fluid ................................ 6-24 Windows ................................... 2-32 Lumbar Controls .............................. Memory Function .............................. Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... Problems on the Road ............................ Publications. Service and Owner ....................

1-2 1-3 1-24 5-1 8-9

Power Seat

R a d i o Reception .............................. 3-26 Radios .................................. 3-11. 3-17 Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-17 Reading Lamps ................................ 2-47 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ....................... 6-62 Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-25 Safety Belt Comfort Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Seatpassengers .............................. 1-24 Towing ..................................... 5-13 Window Defogger ............................. 3-8 Rearview Mirror. Electrochromic Daymight . . . . . . . . . 2-48

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Replacement

2-80 1-4 6-69

Recall on DIC ................................. Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... Remote Fuel Door Release ............................. 6-4 Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Lock Control. Personalization .................... 2-9 Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 13 Bulbs ...................................... 6-67 Parts ....................................... 6-69 Wheel ...................................... 6-46 Replacing Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46 Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 8-7 Restraints Checking ................................... 1-45 Child ....................................... 1-34 Head ........................................ 1-5 Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46 System Check ................................ 7-39 Reverse. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-24 Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-4 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-5 ........................... 5-36 Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation. Tires ................................. 6-42

Safety Belts ................................... 1-6 Adults ...................................... 1-11 Care ....................................... 6-51 Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-30 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

9-8

1.6. 2.63

1.11. 1.25

1-11 1-45 1 . 11 1-44 1-31

Driver Position ............................... Extender .................................... How to Wear Properly ......................... Incorrect Usage .................... 1.14. 1.43. Lap Belt .................................... Lap-Shoulder ........................... Larger Children .............................. 1-42 Questions and Answers ........................ 1 . 10 Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-28 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-25 Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-24 Reminder Light .......................... Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Right Front Passenger Position Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 13 Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-24 WhyThey Work ............................... 1-7 Safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-45 Safety Chains .................................. 4-35 ......................... 8-7 Safety Defects. Reporting ... Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-2 Seatback. Reclining Front ......................... 1-4 Seats Controls ..................................... Heated ...................................... Lumbar Control ............................... Power ....................................... Securing a Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36. 1.38.

1-1 1-4 1-2 1-1 1-40 Seat Cushion. Removing the Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60

Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Selectable Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 . Bulletins, Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 EngineSoonLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 Manuals, Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-56 Publications, Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Work, Doing Your Own ......................... 6-1 Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Aurora . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Shifting

Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Into Park (P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Out of Park (P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Selectable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 ShiftLever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13 Signaling Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Skidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 14 Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-26 Spare Tire, Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-68 Specifications, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Stains, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Column Lock Check In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Magnasteer Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3- 10, 3-25 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Supplemental Restraint System .................... 1-18 Surge Tank, Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......................... 6-22 Symbols, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Taillamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 Tape Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Temperature Button, Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Temperature Control, Passenger .................... 3-9 TheaterDimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 THEFTLOCK TM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Time Out Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Time, Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Tire-Loading Information Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Tires ......................................... 6-40 Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-46 Buying New' ................................. 6-44 Chains ..................................... 6-47 ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-24 Cleaning .................................... 6-54 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 Inflation .................................... 6-41 Inflation Check ............................... 7-38 Inspection and Rotation ........................ 6-42 ......................... 4-29 Loading Your Vehicle Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Temperature ................................. 6-45 Traction .................................... 6-45 Treadwear ................................... 6-45 Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-45 Wear Indicators .............................. 6-43 Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-46 When It's Time for New ....................... 6-43 TopStrap ..................................... 1-35 TorqueLock ................................... 2-29 Torque, Wheel Nut ......................... 5-32. 6-68 Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-3 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Towing Your Vehicle Traction Control System ................................ 4-8 Control System Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68, 4-8 Control System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67, 4-9 Off Warning Light ............................. 4-9 Brakes ..................................... 4-35 Driving on Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Driving with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Trailer

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4-34 4-38 4-37 4-35 4-33 4-34 4-31 4-37 4-33 6-17 2-76

Hitches ..................................... Maintenance When Towing ..................... Parking on Hills .............................. Safety Chains ................................ Tongueweight ............................... Total Weight on Tires .......................... Towing ..................................... Turnsignals ................................. Weight ..................................... Transaxle Fluid. Automatic ....................... Transaxle Fluid Life ............................. Transmitters Remote Lock Control ........................... 2-8 Universal ................................... 2-55 Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-5 Trip Odometer ................................. 2-61 Trunk Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 ...................... 2-13 Release. Remote Lockout Security Override ............................. 2-14 TTYUsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Turn Signal On Chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Twilight Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44

Underbody Flushing Service ..................... 7-41 ......................... Underbody Maintenance 6-54 Universal Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Universal Transmitter ............................ 2-55

Vehicle

Control ...................................... 4-5 Damage Warnings ............................... Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 Identification Number ......................... 6-56 Loading .................................... 4-29 Storage ..................................... 6-31 Ventilation System ............................... 3-6 Visors. Sun .................................... 2-53 Visor Vanity Mirrors. Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53

w a r n i n g Devices ............................... 5-2 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 ........................ 6-25 Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................... Washing Your Vehicle 6-52 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-52 Wheel Alignment ..................................

6-46

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6-46 5-27 2-32 2-32 2-32 WindowLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 2-42 Windshield Washer 2-42. 6-25 7-38 6-57 2-41

Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.32. 6.68 Replacement ................................. Wrench ..................................... Windows ..................................... Express-Down ............................... Power ...................................... ............................. Fluid .................................. Fluid Level Check ............................ Fuses ...................................... Windshield Wipers .............................. Blade Replacement ...................... Winter Driving ................................. Wiring. Headlamp .............................. Wood Panels. Care .............................. WreckerTowing ................................. Wrench. Wheel .................................

4-25 6-57 6-51 5-8 5-27

6.39. 6.68

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audio system.

This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.

This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system.

Seats and Kestraint Systems ............................................................. 1-1 Features and Controls .................................................................. 2-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... 3-1 ’ This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Service and Appearance Care ............................................................ Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. Customer Assistance Information ........................................................ This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Index ................................................................................ It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-7.

This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.

This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good.

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Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

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How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

In the notice area, we tell y6u about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would

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I nese are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

These symbols have to do with your lights:

These symbols are on some of your controls:

WINDSHIELD WIPER

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

TURN SIGNALS

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

CAUSTIC

BURNS

FASTEN SEAT BELTS

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

BRAKE

,\I/,

SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY

DAYTIME -

RUNNING *

LAMPS . * *

WINDOW DEFOGGER

$0

VENTILATING FAN

FOG LAMPS

Here are some other symbols you may see:

FUSE t

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

CHARGING I-1

COOLANT TEMP

BAllERY

SYSTEM

LIGHTER

(0) HORN )cr SPEAKER b e3

FUEL

ENGINE OIL w, ANTI-LOCK (@)

PRESSURE

BRAKES

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@ Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Aurora and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and 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 of the seat by raising the forward edge of the button. Lower the front of the seat by lowering the forward edge of the button. Move the seat forward by moving the whole button toward the front of the vehicle.

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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 back 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 the recliner rearward by moving the button toward the rear of the vehicle. Move the recliner forward by moving the button toward the front of the vehicle.

Power Lumbar Control

-.. '. .- .. .. . . - ._ . - . . .. *.. .. . .. . . . ... . . . .... .. . ..... .. ... . .. . ...... .... "

The rear lumbar control adjusts upper lumbar support; the front control adjusts lower lumbar support. Press the front of the switch to increase support. Press the back of the switch to decrease support.

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Memory Seat ................... __ ..........................

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The memory function controls both the driver’s seat and outside mirror positions. First, position the seat and mirrors where you want them. Next, press the SET button. You will hear one beep. Within five seconds,

prek either the 1 or 2 button. ............................................ - ....... I You will hear two beeps.

To stop the automatic movement, move the seat switch in any direction. For easier exiting, press the 1 and 2 buttons at the same time to move the seat completely down and back. Remote Lock Control Personalization Feature Each Remote Lock Control transmitter can be programmed to move the driver’s seat and outside mirrors to a set memory position when the transmitter’s UNLOCK button is pressed. For programming instructions, see “Personalization Features” in the Index.

The seat and memory positions will be stored for the number pressed. Repeat the procedure to store another position with the other number’if desired. 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).

Heated Fro] seat (Option)

Reclining Front Seatbacks The vertical control described previously in this section reclines the front seatbacks.

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 on high. The HI indicator light below the button will glow. Press it again to turn the heater on low. The LO indicator light below the button will glow. Press it a third time to turn the heater off. The heater will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off.

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. There are four different positions. Just grasp the top of the restraint and move it forward the way you want it to go until you hear a click. It will then be locked into that position until you need to move it again. Pulling it forward past the last position will allow the headrest to return to its full rear position.

job when

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

Safety Belts: 7- rey’re ror LVC This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag 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 wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten 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 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 buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

rrhy Sill1 When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Put someone on it.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.

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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 ...

or the instrument panel ...

or the safety 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 make such good sense.

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from

home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 h h ) . Safety belts are for everyone.

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

@ If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to

wear safety belts?

A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work 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 side and other collisions.

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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Aurora, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.

Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. The shoulder portion of the belt has an energy management loop. It is designed to open and help protect you in certain crashes. If it opens, you will see a label on the safety belt that says to replace the belt. Be sure to do so. If you don’t, the safety belt won’t work properly and won’t protect you in another crash. For more information on replacing safety belts after a crash, see “Replacing Safety Belts” in the Index. 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.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.

Don’t let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 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 be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And 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 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 crash.

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Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out.

4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don’t, the adjustment feature won’t set, and you’ll have to start again.

3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull.

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.

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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 than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack.

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly

as much protection this way.

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A CAUTION:

You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash,, the belt would 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 ,belt into the buckle nearest you.

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

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What’s wrong with this?

You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should

be worn over the shoulder at all times.

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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.

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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Your Aurora has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the air

bag system: A CAUTION: you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if have an air bag. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. The air bag is only a “supplemental restraint.” That is, it works with safety belts but doesn’t replace them. Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal driver, should wear a safety belt properly -- crashes. Everyone in your vehicle, including the whether or not there’s an air bag for that person.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system.

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Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an air bag. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called “Children” and the caution label on the right front passenger’s safety belt.

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG.

AIR BAG

The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.

How the Air Bag System Works

Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.

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Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. Also, don’t put anything (such as pets or objects) between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. If something is between an occupant and an air bag, it could affect the

performance of the air bag -- or worse, it could

cause injury.

When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 8 to 11 mph (13 to 18 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes somethine that will move or deform, such

as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag 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 the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this. What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger.

How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will be hot for a short time. The part of the bag that comes into contact with you may be warm, but it will never be too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag.

The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your retailer for service.

NOTICE:

If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break the air bag covers.

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Aurora Air bags affect how your Aurora should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Aurora retailer and the Aurora Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications’’ in the Index.

For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air service. You bag can still inflate during improper can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

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 they don’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.

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly.

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.

Don’t let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 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.

You can be serimsly 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.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And 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 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 a crash.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Zhildren and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the 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 comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here’s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt:

1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of

the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 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 and it lies flat.

The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

To remove and store the cornfort guides,’just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and