1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owners Manual

through the windshield.) Retail facility name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern

We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Oldsmobile, address your inquiry to:

Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343-6006

In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits

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 Representatives, on-call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility, take your request for an 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.

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 Representatives are on-call to provide you with prompt assistance.

Who Is Covered? Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1998 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. Courtesy Transportation 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 (16 km). 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. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Oldsmobile will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. Please consult your retailer for details. 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. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.

GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). 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 automotive disputes. 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, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203- 1804 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

To file a claim, you will be asked to p lrovide yl our 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. 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 1-800-955-5 100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

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 K 1 G 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 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343-6006

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.

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1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION

The following publications covering the operation and servicing

of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out

the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,

or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE

SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00

TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00

SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.

OWNER’S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00

CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:

Helm, Incorporated PO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356

Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover)

ORDER TOLL FREE

(NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST)

1-800-782-4356

FAX Orders Onlv 1-31 3-865-5927

service. If further information is needed, write to the address s s, own below or call Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal 1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied aaainst the oriainal order.

PUBLICATION FORM

NUMBER

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Service Manual Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio

Owner's Manual Without Portfolio

11 9 , iG

NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. Mail completed order form to:

HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the above address for quotation.

(CUSTOMER'S NAME)

(ATTENTION)

(STREET ADDRESS-NO P.O. BOX NUMBERS)

VEHICLE MODEL

NAME

TOTAL PRICE PRICE

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QTYs

I YEAR 1998

1998

1998

1998

EACH* $90.00 $40.00

$1 5.00

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Check or Money Order payable to Helm, Inc. (USA funds only - do not send cash.)

0 Mastercard 0 VISA n

liscover

Account

Number: [

TOTAL MATERIAL

Michigan Purchasers add 6% sales tax

US. Order Processing Canadian Postage (See Note Below)

I GRANDTOTAL

$5.00-

m a Check here if your billing address

is different from your shipping address shown.

(STATE)

(CITY)

(ZIP CODE)

Expiration Date mo/yr:

DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO.

AREA CODE

CUSTOMER SIGNATURE

3M-OLD-ORD98

*(P,rices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obhgation. Allow ample time for delivery.)

Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. To cover Canadian postage, add $11.50 plus the U S . order processing.

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@ Section 9 Index

1.22, 2.65

Accessory Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 What Makes it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 When Should it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-7 1 Air Control. Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3. 3-5 Alarm. Universal Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 16 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-49 Aluminum or Chrome Wheels. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Antenna. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 1 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68. 4-7 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Anti-Lockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Anti.Theft. Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 1 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 1 Appearance Care Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53

Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Assist Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Audio Controls. Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Audio Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Automatic

DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Electronic Climate Control ...................... 3-2 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Automatic Transaxle

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ParkMechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-15 6-18 2-24 7-17 Auto-Push Knob. Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Averagespeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77

Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Replacement. Remote Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Battery Voltage Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77 BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Belt. Engine Accessory Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Brake

Adjustment .................................. 6-30 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Parkmg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 PedalTravel ................................. 6-30 Replacing System Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 1 System Warning Light ......................... 2-66 Trailer ...................................... 4-34 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 16 Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2- 19 Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 BTSICheck ................................... 7-16 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Exterior Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Exterior Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Interior Lamps ............................... 6-42

Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-6 Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-70 Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . 2- 15. 2.3 1.2.32.4.28. 4.34

Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-14 Cassette Tape Player ............................ 3-14 Care ....................................... 3-25 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Cellular Telephone .............................. 2-55 ........................ Center Passenger Position 1-32 Central Door Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Chains. Safety ................................. 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Chains. Tire Change Oil Soon Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24 Check Oil Level Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-79 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-57 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-44 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-46 TopStrap ................................... 1-42 WheretoPut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 6-61 Circuit Breakers and Fuses Cleaner. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-51 Instrumentpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53

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Outside of Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Special Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Automatic Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Right Front Passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 10 SteeringWheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 11 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Compact Disc Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Compact Disc Changer. Trunk Mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 18 Compact Disc Changer Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 19 Loading the Magazine ......................... 3- 18 Playing a Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 6 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 ConvenienceNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Heater. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 SurgeTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 17 Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45

Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2

Damage. Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Damage. Sheet Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 DateDisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80 Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dead Battery 5-3 Defects. Reporting Safety ......................... 8-8 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Defogger. Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Delayed Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 DelayedLocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 DIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75 ............................ 6-72 Dimensions. Vehicle Distance to Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-79 Dolby@ B Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Door Ajar Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Unlocking System ....................... Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-5 2-5 2-4 2-5. 2-11 Drive Position. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75 DriverPosition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

9-3

Driving

City ........................................ 4-20 Defensive .................................... 4-2 Drunken ..................................... 4-3 Freeway .................................... 4-21 InaBlizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 IntheRain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 OnCurves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23 On Snow or Ice .............................. 4-26 Throughwater ............................... 4-19 WetRoads .................................. 4-17 Winter ...................................... 4-25 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 DrunkenDriving ................................ 4-3

Elapsed Time Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80 Electrical Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22. 3.25. 6-60 Electrical System ............................... 6-60 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Electronic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Electronic Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 1 Engine ....................................... 6-10 Accessory Belt ............................... 6-72 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Coolant Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 14 ..................... Coolant Temperature Gage 2-70 Exhaust ..................................... 2-31

9-4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69 Fuse Blocks Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 OilLevelCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Overheating ................................. 5-14 Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71 Starting Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Engine Message (DIC) ........................... 2-77 EngineOil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Additives ................................... 6-14 Checlung ................................... 6-11 Life Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 Pressure Light Used ....................................... 6-14 Whentochange .............................. 6-14 Estimated Time of Arrival ........................ 2-79 Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-31 Exit Lighting .................................. 2-46 Express-Down Window .......................... 2-33

Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-52 Fan Knob. Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Filter. Air ..................................... 6-17 Finish Care .................................... 6-55 Finish Damage ................................. 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Flashers. Hazard Warning Flash-To-Pass Feature ........................... 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Flat Tire. Changing

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Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 FogLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Foreign Countries. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 .. FrenchLanguage Manual 11 Front Storage Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 FrontTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Door Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Filling a Portable Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 In Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 RangeDisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77 UsedDisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77 Used Reset. Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77 6-61

Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 GarmentHook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 GloveBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 .. Guide en Frangais 11 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

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Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36, 2-42 Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-37 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heated Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Heatedseats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 High-Beam Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Hitches. Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Hood

Checking Things Under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 2-33 4-19

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Inadvertent Load Protection ....................... 2-48 Inflation. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 Brakesystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Exhaust Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 18 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 18 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 Throttle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 19 InstrumentPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Brightness Control ............................ 2-45 Cleaning .................................... 6-53 Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Interior Lamps ................................. 2-45 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 J ack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-26 5-3

K e y Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-15 Key Reminder Warning .......................... 2-21 Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Labels

Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 ..................... 6-59 Service Parts Identification ...................... Tire-Loading Information 4-29 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45

1-22. 2-65

OnReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-9 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-29 Level Control. Electronic ......................... 4-31 Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel .................... 2-44 Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Lights

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Air Bag Readiness Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.68. 4.7 Battery Warning .............................. 2-66 Brake System Warning ......................... 2-66 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...................... 2-73 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Parking Brake Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Safety Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8. 2.65 Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 Traction Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Traction Control System Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.69. 4.9 Traction Control System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.68. 4.9 Traction Off Warning ...........................

4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Loading Your Vehicle Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Anti-Lockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Automatic Door ............................... 2-5 Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 DelayedLocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Key Lock Cylinder Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 Memory Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5. 2.11 PowerDoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Rear Door Security ............................. 2-7 T r ~ n k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-20 Lubrication Service. Body ........................ 7- 15 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnasteer M 4. 10 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 1 Maintenance Record ............................ 7-22 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7- 1 Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7- 14 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 18 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-57 Maintenance When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-7 1 Maxifuse/Relay Center .......................... 6-6 1 Memory Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory Seat and Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 11 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Convex Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Heated Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Parallel Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 1 Power Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 1 Visor Vanity. Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 With Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48

2.5. 2. 11

MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

N e t . Convenience .............................. 2-53 Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-25 ........................... New Vehicle Break-In 2-19 Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 Odometer. Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Oil. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Oil Life Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 Oil Pressure Message ............................ 2-77 Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . 5-14 Overheating Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Owner Publications. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9. 8-10

P a i n t Spotting. Chemical ........................ Parallel Park Assist Mirror ........................ Park Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-57 2-51

2-24 2-28 2-30

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AtNight .................................... 2-15 Brake ...................................... 2-27 Brake Indicator Light .......................... 2-67 Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-17 Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 1 With a Trailer ........................... 4-36, 4-37 Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21, 1-27, 1-32 Passenger Temperature Control .................... 3- 10 Passing . . & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 PASS-Key 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Perimeter Lighting .............................. 2-46 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 1 8 Personalization Features ......................... 2- 11 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Accessory Outlet AntennaMastCare ............................ 3-27 Antennaservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 DoofLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 ........................ Remote Control Mirror 2-51 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Seatback Recliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Power, Retained Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Power Seat

Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-3 1-3 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

9-8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Problems on the Road Publications. Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.9. 8-10

R a d i o Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47. 2-48 Reading Lamps Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Door Security Locks ........................... 2-7 Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Safety Belt Comfort Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Seatpassengers .............................. 1-27 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Window Defogger ............................. 3-9 Rear Storage Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 .......................... Compass Calibration 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Compass Variance Electrochromic Daymight ...................... 2-48 Heated Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 ........................... Parallel Park Assist 2-51 With Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 RecallonDIC ................................. 2-81 Reclining Front Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-71 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 2-14

Fuel Door Release Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Replacement

Remote Lock Control ............................. Memory Seat and Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3. 2. Personalization ............................... Resynchronization ............................ SecurityFeedback ............................ Bulbs ...................................... Parts ....................................... Wheel ...................................... Replacing Safety Belts ........................... Reporting Safety Defects .......................... Restraints

2-9 11 2- 11 2- 10 2-11

6-70 6-71 6-49 1-52 8-8

Checking ................................... 1-51 Child ....................................... 1-37 Head ........................................ 1-7 Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-52 Systemcheck ................................ 7-15 Retained Accessory Power ........................ 2-21 Reverse. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-25 Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-21 Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-6 Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-34 Rotation. Tires ................................. 6-45

safety Belt Extender ............................ Safety Belts .................................... Adults ...................................... Care ....................................... Center Passenger Position ...................... Children ....................................

1-51 1-7 1-13 6-53 1-32 1-34

1 . 13 1-51 1 . 13

1.8. 2.65

1.16.1.49. 1.50

Driver Position ............................... Extender .................................... How to Wear Properly ......................... Incorrect Usage .................... LapBelt .................................... 1-33 1 . 13. 1.27 Lap-Shoulder ........................... LargerChildren .............................. 1-48 Questions and Answers ........................ 1-12 Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-30 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-27 Reminder Light .......................... Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-52 Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-34 Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-20 WhyTheyWork ............................... 1-9 SafetyChains .................................. 4-34 ......................... 8-8 Safety Defects. Reporting ... Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4 Seat Cushion. Removing the Rear .................. 6-64 ......................... Seatback. Reclining Front 1-6 Seats Controls ..................................... Heated ...................................... Lumbar Control ............................... Memory Seat and Mirrors .................. 1.3. 2. Power ....................................... Securing a Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42. 1.44. 1.46

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8.9. 8.10

8.9. 8.10

8.9. 8.10

Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-26 SecurityFeedback .............................. 2-11 Selectable Shift ................................ 2-27 Service ........................................ 6-2 Bulletins. Ordering ........................ EngineSoonLight ............................ Manuals. Ordering ........................ Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-59 Publications. Ordering ..................... Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2 ...................... 6-1 Service and Appearance Care ............... 8.9. 8.10 Service and Owner Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Aurora ........... 1-26 SheetMetalDamage ............................ 6-56 ShiftLever .................................... 2-24 Shifting Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2-24 Into Park (P) ................................. 2-28 OutofPark(P) ............................... 2-30 Selectable ................................... 2-27 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment ................ 1 . 14 SignalingTurns ................................ 2-35 Skidding ...................................... 4-15 Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-25 Spare Tire. Compact ............................. 5-33 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-70 Specifications. Engine ........................... 6-7 1 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-4 Speedometer ................................... 2-63 SRS ......................................... 1-21 Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-52

Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-16 Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-21 Steam ........................................ 5-15 Steering ...................................... 4-10 InEmergencies ............................... 4-12 Magnasteer TM ................................ 4-10 Power ...................................... 4-10 Tips ........................................ 4-11 Wheel. Tilt .................................. 2-34 Steering Wheel Controls .................... Storage Compartments ........................... 2-52 Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-32 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-34 SunWsors .................................... 2-55 Sunroof ....................................... 2-55 Supplemental Restraint System .................... 1-21 SurgeTank. Coolant ............................. 5-19 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......................... 6-23 Symbols. Vehicle ..................................

3.10. 3.23

Tachometer .................................. 2-64 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-38 TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-25 Temperature Button. Climate Control System .......... 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Temperature Control. Passenger TheaterDimming ............................... 2-45 Theft ......................................... 2-15 THEFTLOCK" ................................ 3-21 Thermostat .................................... 6-25 Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-26

9-10

Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Time. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 1 Tire-Loading Information Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 BuyingNew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Changing a Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Inflation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 14 Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 ......................... Loading Your Vehicle 4-29 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-48 Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-49 When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-46 TopStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42 TorqueLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5-30. 6-71 TowingaTrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Towing Your Vehicle 5-8 Traction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ActiveLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Control System Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69. 4-9

Control System Warning Light Off Warning Light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.68. 4.9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Trailer

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Driving on Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Drivingwith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Engine Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-37 Parking on Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Tongueweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Total Weight on Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Turnsignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Transaxle Fluid. Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Transaxle Fluid Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 2-9 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 2-63

Remote Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transportation. Courtesy Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk

Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Release. Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-14 2-14 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Trunk Mounted Compact Disc Changer TTYUsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Turn Signal On Chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

9-11

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Twilight Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 underbody Flushing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Universal Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 16 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56

Vehicle

Control ...................................... 4-5 Damagewarnings .............................. iv Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Loading .................................... 4-29 Storage ..................................... 6-32 Ventilationsystem ............................... 3-7 Visor Vanity Mirrors, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Visors,Sun .................................... 2-55 warning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Waming Lights, Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Washer Fluid, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Wheel Alignment .................................. 6-49 Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30,6-71 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Wrench ..................................... 5-26 WindowLock .................................. 2-33 Windows ...................................... 2-33 Express-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Power ...................................... 2-33 Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Fluid . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39,6-26 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Blade Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43,6-71 CleaningtheBlade ............................ 6-54 Fuses ...................................... 6-60 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 Wiper Blades, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Wiring,Headlamp .............................. 6-60 WoodPanels,Care .............................. 6-53 WreckerTowing ................................. 5-8 Wrench,Wheel ................................. 5-26

9-12

4.0 Liters -

Displacement

.I

Firing Order

Crankcase (Engine Oil . . ’ with Filter Change)

Fuel Tank

Height

Width

Front Tread

Rear Tread

Remote Baftery

Terminal

The Detco Freedom

battery needs no water.

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shield Washer I

Fluid

1 See Page 6-11

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Engine goo/G Swge Tank See 5-1 7

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2: :, '. Rem2e Fuel Door

Inside center

console

':

Recommended

WC@&>.' kemiumfuel !''''%e unleaded gas only, 91 Octane or higher.

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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8. Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

I Oldsmobiie

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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 back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’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.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might 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.

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Vehicle Symbols These 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:

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

These symbols have to do with your lamps:

These symbols are on some of your controls:

WINDSHIELD WIPER

SIGNALS e e3

TURN

FASTEN SEAT BELTS

POWER WINDOW

,\I/,

DAYTIME - RUNNING * LAMPS .

WINDOW DEFOGGER

# 0

VENTILATING FAN

FOG LAMPS

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

CAUSTIC

BURNS

AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES

SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY

Here are some other symbols you may see:

FUSE -%-

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

CHARGING I-1

COOLANT TEMP

BATTERY

SYSTEM

LIGHTER n (0) HORN )tr SPEAKER b E3 e,

BRAKE

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

ANTI-LOCK (@)

BRAKES

FUEL

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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.

1-2 1-7 1 - 12

Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers

1 - 13 How 1-13 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-27

to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers

1-30

1-32 1-34 1-37 1-48 1-51 1-5 1 1-52

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

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

The power seat controls are located on the driver’s and passenger’s door panels.

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Power Lumbar Control

Memory Seat and Mirrors

The memory function controls both the driver’s seat cushion and outside mirror positions. It does not store the lumbar or recline positions.

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The power lumbar controls are located on the driver’s and passenger’s door panels. The rear lumbar control adjusts upper lumbar support, and 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.

To set your memory seat cushion and mirrors: 1. Position the driver’s seat and both outside mirrors where you want them. See “Mirrors” in the Index.

2. Press the SET button. You will hear one beep. 3. Within five seconds, press either the 1 or 2 button.

You will hear two beeps.

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The seat cushion and mirror 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). 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.

Memory Seat and Mirror Personalization Feature The transmitters can also be programmed to move the driver’s seat and outside mirors to a set memory position when the transmitter’s UNLOCK button is pressed. To program the system: 1.

Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See “Mirrors” in the Index. Press the SET button on the driver’s door panel. You will hear one beep. Within five seconds, press one of the two memory buttons on the door panel. You will hear two beeps to confirm that the mirror and the seat cushion positions are entered into memory. Press the UNLOCK button on the appropriate transmitter within five seconds. You will hear two beeps.

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The second transmitter can be programmed to record a different seat and mirror position by following the same steps.

If you prefer to program the exit seat position, which moves the seat completely down and back, follow these steps: 1. Press the SET button on the driver’s door panel.

You will hear one beep.

2. Press one of the memory buttons on the driver’s door panel. You will hear one beep, but the seat will not move at this time.

3. Press the UNLOCK button on the appropriate transmitter within five seconds. You will hear two beeps.

This personalization feature will work only when the vehicle is in PARK (P). A beep will sound inside the vehicle when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed to move the seat and mirrors. To turn this feature off, press SET and then UNLOCK within five seconds.

Heated Front Seat (Option)

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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 to OFF.

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

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

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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 job when 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 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.

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Head Restraints 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 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.

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Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 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.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

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 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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Why Safety Belts Work 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 ...

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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.

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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 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers &.. 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 vehicle, 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.

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YUII up on tne latcn plate to maKe sure I t 1s secure. IT 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.

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. Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. I . Sit well back in the sear. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on