Page 1: Table Of Contents
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Safety Belts Towing ..........1-8 ........... 4-33 Child Restraints ........1-28 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2 For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Index Limited” for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual. A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Don’t,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things “Don’t do this”...
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-37 Manual Passenger Seat ........1-2 Top Strap ............1-38 Power Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-39 Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Power Lumbar ..........1-4 Children (LATCH System) ......1-40 Heated Seats ..........1-5 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats Manual Passenger Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 9 Manual Lumbar To adjust the power seats, do the following: Horizontal Control: Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by pressing the forward edge of the control up or down. Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by pressing the rear edge of the control up or down.
Page 10 Power Lumbar Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. If your vehicle has this If you have the independent front cushion moved down feature, the power lumbar as far as it will go, you may feel the lumbar support control is located on...
Page 11 Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has this If your vehicle has a power option, the heated seat recliner, the vertical control switch is located next described previously in to the console shifter. this section reclines the front seatbacks. Push the ON part of the switch once for a HI setting or If your vehicle has the manual recliner, lift the lever on twice for a LO setting.
Page 12 CAUTION: 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. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 13 Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Page 14: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 15 Why Safety Belts Work Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as reminder to buckle up. See it goes. Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-33 . In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Page 16 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10...
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? 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.
Page 19 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in Be aware that there are special things to know about most of them in the future.
Page 20 Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 21 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? 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 belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: 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.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: 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 dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 26 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. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 27 Rear Seat Passengers 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 It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 28 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 29 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 30 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 31 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 32 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
Page 33 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 35 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 36 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 37 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate CAUTION: restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 38 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 39 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 40 Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 41 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 42 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 43 Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, You may secure a forward-facing child therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing restraint in the right front seat, but before you infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child...
Page 44 Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 45 Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say. Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions.
Page 46 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching for Children (LATCH System) points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here.
Page 47 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 48 Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 49 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-43...
Page 50 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 4.
Page 51 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never 2. Put the restraint on the seat. put a rear facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 52 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor to set the lock. retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 53: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems CAUTION: (Continued) This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts Your vehicle has four air bags – a frontal air bag for the but don’t replace them. driver, another frontal air bag for the right front Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger, a side impact air bag for the driver, and...
Page 54 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best Both frontal and side impact air bags inﬂate protection for adults, but not for young with great force, faster than the blink of an children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s eye.
Page 55 Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the steering wheel.
Page 56 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 57 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? The side impact air bags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact air bag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags designed “threshold level.”...
Page 58 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 59 • Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an air bag inﬂates, you’ll need some new parts for CAUTION: 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.
Page 60 • Let only qualiﬁed technicians work on your air bag systems. Improper service can mean that an air CAUTION: bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service. For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s turned off and the battery is disconnected, an or the right front passenger’s air bag, or the air air bag can still inﬂate during improper...
Page 61: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Checking Your Restraint Systems Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced.
Page 62 Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts.
Page 63: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-23 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-23 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Ignition Positions ..........2-23 Starting Your Engine ........2-24 Doors and Locks ..........2-10 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-25 Door Locks ..........2-10 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-26 Central Door Unlocking System ......2-10...
Page 64 Section 2 Features and Controls ® HomeLink Transmitter ........2-41 Floor Mats ...........2-46 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ..2-42 Rear Storage Area ........2-46 Convenience Net ..........2-46 Storage Areas ..........2-45 Glove Box ...........2-45 Sunroof ............2-47 Front Storage Area ........2-45 Vehicle Personalization ........2-48 Assist Handles ..........2-45 Memory Seat and Mirrors ......2-48...
Page 65: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 66 ® The master key works in Your vehicle has the PASS-Key III vehicle theft all of the lock cylinders system. Both the master and VALET key have a (driver’s door, trunk, transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in ignition and glove box).
Page 67 Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer Your keyless entry system operates on a radio to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 68 Remote Keyless Entry System (Unlock): The driver’s door will unlock and the Operation exterior lights will ﬂash twice when this button is With this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or pressed. unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Page 69 Personalization Features Pressing the unlock button will also illuminate the interior lamps. See “Entry Lighting” under Interior Lamps The following list of features available on your vehicle on page 3-17 . can be programmed to the driver’s preference for each transmitter. (Lock): All doors will lock, the exterior lamps will ﬂash once and the horn may sound when this button is •...
Page 70 Security Feedback Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to entry transmitter and all doors are closed. prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can You must program this feature through the Driver be purchased through your dealer.
Page 71 Battery Replacement To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Insert a coin, or similar object, into the notch near Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless the key ring. Turn it counterclockwise to separate entry transmitter should last about four years. the two halves of the transmitter.
Page 72: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle.
Page 73 Power Door Locks Delayed Locking This personalization feature lets the driver delay the With power door locks, you actual locking of the vehicle. When the driver’s power can lock or unlock all the door lock switch, or the lock symbol on the remote doors on your vehicle keyless entry is pressed with the key removed from the using the driver’s or the...
Page 74 Programmable Automatic Door You can also program this feature to be turned off. Then you will not have automatic door lock or unlock. Locks This feature will function when you close the doors and turn on the ignition. If someone needs to get out This is a personalization feature that programs your while you’re not in PARK (P), have that person use the door locks to automatically lock or unlock your vehicle.
Page 75 Rear Door Security Locks To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door. Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security 2. Open the door from the outside. locks that prevent If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or passengers from opening older children who ride in the rear seat won’t be able to...
Page 76 Lockout Protection Trunk The power door locks will not work if the key is in the ignition and any door is open. You can override this CAUTION: feature by holding the driver’s power door lock switch for more than three seconds. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid Leaving Your Vehicle open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can...
Page 77 Trunk Lock Release Trunk Release Lockout To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master The trunk release lockout key and turn it. switch in the glove box allows you to secure items Remote Trunk Release in the trunk, and disable the fuel door release Press the trunk release ®...
Page 78 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the emergency trunk release handle could damage it.
Page 79: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 80 Power Windows To stop the window while it is lowering in the express mode, press the switch again, then release. To raise the window, hold the switch forward. Window Lock Out Press the LOCK button on the driver’s door armrest to disable all passenger window controls.
Page 81: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. To activate it do the following: Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. 1. Open the door. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it 2.
Page 82 Testing the Alarm Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. The alarm can be tested by following these steps: It only activates if you use the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 83 ® ® PASS-Key PASS-Key III Operation ® Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio Your vehicle is equipped frequency subject to Federal Communications ® with the PASS-Key Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. (Personalized Automotive This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Security System) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) theft-deterrent system.
Page 84 When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not To program the new key, do the following: start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key ® 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. may have a damaged transponder.
Page 85: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to four New Vehicle Break-In different positions. Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 86 Starting Your Engine ACC (Accessory): This position lets you use your electrical accessories such as power windows, power sunroof (option), radio and the windshield wipers. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s a ON: This is the position the switch returns to after you safety feature.
Page 87 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. 1. Turn off the engine. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in 2.
Page 88 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the CAUTION: kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the vehicle.
Page 89 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle CAUTION: shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is “racing”...
Page 90 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ).
Page 91 Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your Your vehicle has a PUSH left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the TO RELEASE parking release position.
Page 92 Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 93 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl CAUTION: in the transaxle.
Page 94 Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-26 .
Page 95 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or that can burn.
Page 96 Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 97: Mirrors
Mirrors Compass Operation COMPASS: Press this button once to turn the compass Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on or off. with Compass ® (On/Off): For mirrors equipped with OnStar controls, press this button once to turn the compass on Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview or off.
Page 98 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 99 Outside Power Mirrors control pad is accidentally bumped while driving. Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see a little of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with the memory function, the mirrors and driver’s seat position can be stored into memory.
Page 100 Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex When you operate the rear window defogger, the mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors driver’s seat.
Page 101: Onstar System
® ® OnStar System OnStar Services ® OnStar provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs. Some of the services currently ® provided by OnStar are: • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Air Bag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking •...
Page 102 ® ® OnStar Personal Calling OnStar Virtual Advisor ® ® With OnStar Personal Calling, you have a safer way to With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless favorite news, entertainment and information topics, phone that’s integrated into your vehicle.
Page 103: Homelink Transmitter
® HomeLink Transmitter (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 104 ® Programming the HomeLink It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more Transmitter accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage programming the transmitter.
Page 105 ® 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink button 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the ® and observe the indicator light. programmed HomeLink button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release If the indicator light stays on constantly, sequence a second time, and depending on the programming is complete and your device should brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling...
Page 106 ® If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty HomeLink is now in the train (learning) mode and can programming a gate operator by using the be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 ® ® “Programming HomeLink ”...
Page 107: Storage Areas
Storage Areas In front of the storage area is a cupholder. Press and release the cupholder cover to open. Do not try to pull it out. Press the cupholder back to its recessed position Glove Box when not in use. Use the master key to lock and unlock the glove box.
Page 108 Floor Mats Convenience Net Your vehicle is equipped with ﬂoor mats. The driver’s Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it side ﬂoor mat is held in place by a locator hook. just inside the back wall of the trunk. To remove the driver’s side ﬂoor mat, slide the ﬂoor mat Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
Page 109: Sunroof
Sunroof Comfort Stop: Press and release the OPEN/CLOSE switch rearward to the second position to express open the glass panel to the comfort stop position. The If your vehicle has this comfort stop position is designed to help reduce noise option, the switches are and make the passengers more comfortable.
Page 110: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization 2. Adjust the driver’s seat and lumbar position to a safe and comfortable driving position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See Outside Power Memory Seat and Mirrors Mirrors on page 2-37 . 3. Press and hold the MEMORY button (1 or 2) If your vehicle has this corresponding with your DRIVER # displayed on the feature, the controls are...
Page 111 To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be in To recall the exit position, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the MEMORY button PARK (P). Push and release the EXIT button and the (1 or 2) corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat will move to the exit position previously stored seat and mirrors will move to the position previously for the currently identiﬁed driver.
Page 112 NOTES 2-50...
Page 113: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-37 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Traction Control System Active Light ....3-38 Other Warning Devices ........3-5 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-38 Horn .............3-5 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-39 Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Oil Pressure Light .........3-42 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-6...
Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 115 The main components of your instrument panel are the I. Instrument Panel Brightness Knob following: J. Trip Odometer Buttons A. Air Outlet K. Hood Release B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever L. Parking Brake C. Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control System M.
Page 116 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 117 Other Warning Devices To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at wheel to a comfortable the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind position and release your vehicle.
Page 118 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal either a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 119 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash very fast, a bulb may be burned out and To change the headlamps from low beam to high, push other drivers won’t see your turn signal. the lever away from you until you hear a click.
Page 120 Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Your high-beam headlamps will turn on.
Page 121 Rainsense™ II Wipers For a single wiping cycle, move the lever down to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then release it. The The moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, the windshield below the rearview mirror and is used hold the lever on MIST longer.
Page 122 Windshield Washer The Rainsense™ system is activated by moving the wiper lever up to the INT position and turning the INT The lever on the right side of your steering column also ADJ band to one of the ﬁve sensitivity levels within controls your windshield washer.
Page 123 Cruise Control If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about control will automatically disengage. See Traction 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 .
Page 124 Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can brieﬂy push the cruise control lever up to RES-ACC (Resume-Accelerate) to reset.
Page 125 • Using Cruise Control on Hills To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the lever up to RES-ACC brieﬂy and then How well your cruise control will work on hills depends release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Page 126 Exterior Lamps (Parking Lamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: The lever on the left side of the steering column • Sidemarker Lamps operates the exterior • Taillamps lamps. • License Plate Lamps •...
Page 127 Wiper-Activated Headlamps A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. This feature turns on the low-beam headlamps, The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps instrument panel cluster backlighting and taillamps after come on at reduced brightness in daylight when the the windshield wipers have been in use for following conditions are met:...
Page 128 Fog Lamps If the exterior lamps control is in the parking lamps position at night, only the parking lamps will be on. If the transaxle is out of PARK (P), only the parking lamps To turn on only the front will be active and the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED fog lamps, turn the fog message will be displayed on the DIC.
Page 129 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver Interior Lamps If the exterior lamps control has been left on, the Instrument Panel Brightness exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF and any door This feature controls the brightness of the instrument has been opened.
Page 130 Courtesy Lamps Entry Lighting If it is dark enough outside and the front reading lamp If it is dark enough outside and you press the unlock slider lever, located on the overhead console, is in symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter while all the DOOR position, when any door is opened all of the doors are closed, the interior courtesy lamps will vehicles courtesy lamps will come on.
Page 131 Theater Dimming Parade Dimming This feature allows for a three to ﬁve-second fade out of To activate the instrument panel backlighting during the the overhead courtesy lamps instead of immediate day, turn the exterior lamps control to the parking turn off after you remove the key from the ignition. They lamp position.
Page 132 Front Reading Lamps Rear Reading Lamps These lamps will come on when you open the doors. You can also turn them on by pressing the button on the side of the lamp. Press it again to turn them off. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come Inadvertent Power Battery Saver on when you open a door.
Page 133 Battery Load Management Accessory Power Outlets The battery load management feature is designed to With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During CB radio.
Page 134 Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible To clean an ashtray, make sure the cover is open fully, with the accessory power outlet and could result then lift out the ashtray by pulling on the snuffer. in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a To use a lighter, push the center all the way in and let it problem, see your dealer for additional information go.
Page 135: Climate Controls
Climate Controls 1. Press both the mode and the fan knobs to place the system in AUTO. 2. Adjust the temperature to 75° F (24° C) on the Automatic Climate Control System display. Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature With this system you can control the heating, cooling setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 136 Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of To change the current mode, use the left knob to select the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more one of the following: information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in OFF: Turning the left knob to OFF will cause the fan to this section.
Page 137 4. Select the coolest temperature. (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle. It can be 5. Select the highest fan speed. used to prevent outside air and odors from entering Using these settings together for long periods of time your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too vehicle more quickly.
Page 138 Defogging and Defrosting At speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), the defogger will operate continuously until you press the REAR There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your button again. After 10 minutes of driving below 30 mph windshield.
Page 139 Passenger Temperature Control Outlet Adjustment If your vehicle has this feature, the driver and the Use the lever located in front-seat passenger can select separate temperature the center of each front settings. This feature allows the passenger to select outlet to change the a temperature that is 8°...
Page 140 Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. •...
Page 141 y 9z 2. Locate memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door (Fan): Press the up or down arrow on the panel. fan button to override the automatic fan control and increase or decrease the fan speed. 3. Press the memory button on the door panel that corresponds to the number on the back of the TEMP (Temperature): Press either arrow on...
Page 142 Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 143 Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
Page 144 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The speedometer shows a top speed of 140 mph (220 km/h).
Page 145 Tachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then ﬂash for several more.
Page 146 Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 147 Battery Warning Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two This light will come on parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still brieﬂy when you start the work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need vehicle, as a check to both parts working well.
Page 148 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning A PARK BRAKE SET message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) while the parking Light brake is set and the vehicle is moving. The message will not come on if the transaxle is in PARK (P). With the anti-lock brake If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the system, the light(s) will...
Page 149 Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: Warning Light • If you turn the system off by pressing the TC button located on the center console, the warning light will come on and stay on.
Page 150 Traction Control System Active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Light United States Canada When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may United States Canada exist if the traction control system active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 151 Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the coolant temperature is over 262°F (128°C), the message HOT...IDLE ENGINE will appear. It means you should reduce the engine load and speed to prevent Check Engine Light the engine from overheating. If the coolant temperature is over 268°F (131°C), the message HOT...STOP ENGINE will appear.
Page 152 This system is called OBD II (On-Board This light should come on, as a check to show you it is Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to working, when the ignition is on and the engine is assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the not running.
Page 153 If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? the Light Is On Steady” following. If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, will usually be corrected when the electrical system stop the vehicle.
Page 154 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs If you have a problem with Some state/provincial and local governments have or your oil, this light may stay may begin programs to inspect the emission control on after you start your equipment on your vehicle.
Page 155 Cruise Control Light CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 156 Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated.
Page 157 Driver Information Center (DIC) To turn off messages on the DIC (except LOW OIL PRESSURE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, PARK BRAKE SET, STARTING DISABLED and the HOT...STOP ENGINE warning), press the RESET button. Pressing the SELECT right arrow button will allow you to access the following modes, DATE/ET, FUEL, ECON, OIL and GAGE.
Page 158 Date Elapsed Time (ET) To set the date, press and hold the RESET button for When the ignition is on, the DIC can be used as a about three seconds while the date is being displayed on stopwatch. The display will show hours and minutes. the DIC.
Page 159 Fuel Used Fuel Economy While in the FUEL USED function the display will show Pressing the SELECT down arrow while in the ECON a reading such as: mode displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your speciﬁc driving FUEL USED: 10.4 GAL or FUEL USED: 39.4 L conditions.
Page 160 Oil Life Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be The GM Oil Life System™ is the only function accessible careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any in the OIL mode.
Page 161 Gage • Tire pressure status, such as the following: TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL or Pressing the SELECT down arrow while in GAGE mode TIRE PRESSURE LOW will allow you to access the battery volts, oil pressure and tire pressure displays. Pressing and holding TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL appears when the check tire pressure system believes your vehicle’s the RESET button for three seconds while in average...
Page 162 DIC Warnings and Messages EXP(Export Warning Message Other messages or warnings may appear in the DIC PARK BRAKE SET* display. For Canadian drivers, in addition to the PASSENGER DOOR AJAR DIC message your DIC will display EXP with a number RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR after it which reﬂects the following messages: SERVICE VEHICLE SOON...
Page 163 CHECK OIL LEVEL – 5: If you ever see the CHECK STABILITY ACTIVE – 25: You may see the STABILITY OIL LEVEL message, it indicates that the engine oil level ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.9 L to 1.4 L) low. The message (DIC).
Page 164 DIC Vehicle Personalization The next item to be displayed is DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2. To change the driver number, press the SELECT right arrow. The driver number that you select The DIC can be used to program the following personal should correspond with the number on the back of choice features available with your vehicle: your remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 165 • If you unlock the vehicle using the door key instead of PERIMETER LIGHTS – YES/NO the transmitter, the personal choice settings will • EXT LIGHT TIMEOUT – 5 to 30 Seconds correspond to the previous driver of the vehicle as •...
Page 166 Automatic Door Locks • ALL DOORS IN PARK – YES/NO • ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF – YES/NO You can program the automatic door lock feature to change to one of the following modes: • DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK – YES/NO •...
Page 167 Window Lock Out If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 3, do the following: The number of passenger windows locked out by the 1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. window LOCK switch can be programmed through 2.
Page 168 Security Feedback If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 1, do the following: You can program the security feedback feature to 1. Select NO for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH. change to the following modes: 2. Select NO for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP. Mode 1: No feedback when locking or unlocking the If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 2, vehicle.
Page 169 Delayed Locking The EXT LIGHTS TIMEOUT feature can be changed to the desired setting by using the SELECT right arrow The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual button to toggle from 5 to 30 seconds. Each toggle will locking of the vehicle, can be made active or inactive increase the time by ﬁve seconds.
Page 170 Memory Seats Outside Curb View Assist Mirror This feature recalls the position of the driver’s seat. The parallel park assist mirror, which tips the passenger When this feature is active, the memory seat and mirror mirror while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), can be positions will be recalled for the identiﬁed driver when made active or inactive through the DIC.
Page 171 Audio System(s) Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off. See Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition your vehicle –...
Page 172 Radio with Cassette and CD SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Page 173 3. Tune in the desired station. SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for two seconds until SC appears on the display and you hear a 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization that best beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few suits the type of station selected.
Page 174 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalizer): Press this button to To adjust the fade between the front and the rear choose bass, midrange and treble equalization speakers, press and release the AUDIO button until settings designed for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock and FAD appears on the display.
Page 175 While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the name or the call letters will appear on the display instead P-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY of the frequency.
Page 176 RDS Messages BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. Press and hold BAND for two ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON When an alert announcement comes on the current will appear on the display.
Page 177 TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, POWER, tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements AUDIO, AUTO EQ, and the SEEK controls just as and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned you do for the radio.
Page 178 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalizer): Press AUTO EQ to If you have the optional CD changer and it is loaded, the select the desired equalization setting while playing TP CD button will activate the changer and a symbol will a cassette tape. The equalization will be automatically be lit on the display.
Page 179 CLEAN PLAYR (Clean Player): This message may If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced also appear on the radio display to indicate that due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still of the music that has been recorded and the way the play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible CD-R has been handled.
Page 180 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalizer): Press this button to BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a select the desired equalization setting while playing a CD is playing. compact disc. The equalization will be automatically set TP CD (Tape): Press this button to play a cassette whenever you play a compact disc.
Page 181 Compact Disc Messages Navigation/Radio System CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display and the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play.
Page 182 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer from top to bottom, placing a disc on the tray label side up. If you load a disc label side down, the disc will not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray With the optional compact disc changer, you can play back into the magazine slot until it locks into place.
Page 183 All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio pushbuttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the compact disc symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the compact disc symbol will ﬂash on the display until the changer is ready to play.
Page 184 4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to play the AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a tracks on the discs in random, rather than sequential, CD is playing. order. If you press SEEK while in the random mode, TP/CD (Tape): Press this button to play a CD when discs and tracks will be scanned randomly.
Page 185 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be 3. Press one of the memory buttons 1 or 2 until you corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an hear two beeps. The beeps conﬁrm that your error number, write it down and provide it to your selection has been saved and can now be recalled.
Page 186 Audio Steering Wheel Controls Understanding Radio Reception With this feature, you can control certain radio The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, functions using the buttons especially at night. The longer range, however, can on your steering wheel. cause stations to interfere with each other.
Page 187 Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to PLAYR to indicate that you have used your tape player clean the tape head.
Page 188 Care of Your CD Player If, when you turn on your rear window defogger, you hear static on your radio station, it could mean that The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to a defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics the grid line must be repaired.
Page 189 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-21 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-22 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-23 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-24 Braking ............4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-24 Traction Control System (TCS) ......4-8...
Page 190: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the Your Vehicle road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
Page 191 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 192 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol have a lower relative percentage of body water in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this showers will speed that up.
Page 193: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle CAUTION: You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. the places where the tires meet the road.
Page 194: Braking
Braking And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied.
Page 195 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little.
Page 196: Traction Control System (Tcs)
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need faster than any driver could. The computer is to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 197 United States Canada United States Canada This light will come on when your traction control This light should come on brieﬂy when you start the system is limiting wheel spin. See Traction Control engine. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, System Active Light on page 3-38 .
Page 198: Steering
Steering To turn the system off, press the TC button on the center console. Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle is equipped with a steering system that...
Page 199 Steering Tips What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you Driving on Curves want it to go, and slow down. It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. ®...
Page 200 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 201: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.
Page 202 • So here are some tips for passing: When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and • “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides don’t get too close. Time your move so you will be and to crossroads for situations that might affect increasing speed as the time comes to move your passing patterns.
Page 203: Loss Of Control
• Skidding Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. next vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable •...
Page 204: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
Page 205 • You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several glare from headlamps behind you. seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When •...
Page 206: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 207 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 208 Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road.
Page 209: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 210: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 211: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Here are some things you can check before a trip: allow a reasonable following distance. • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Expect to move slightly slower at night. Are all windows clean inside and outside? •...
Page 212: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 213 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system ignition off is dangerous.
Page 214: Winter Driving
• Winter Driving Know how to go uphill. Drive in the highest gear possible. • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
Page 215 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 216 Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
Page 217 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 218 • Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats —...
Page 219 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 220: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. See In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will “Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out.”...
Page 221: Towing
Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Towing Your Vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if •...
Page 222: Loading Your Vehicle
Dolly Towing Loading Your Vehicle Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells 1.
Page 223 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than 176 lbs (80 kg) in your trunk. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Page 224: Towing A Trailer
Automatic Level Control If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they will go as fast This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn load changes.
Page 225 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what If you do, here are some important points: the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer”...
Page 226: P.o. Box
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33171 Detroit, MI 48232-5171 In Canada, write to:...
Page 227 • After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and Will you have to make any holes in the body of then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when right simply by moving some items around in the you remove the hitch.
Page 228 Trailer Brakes Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, Does your trailer have its own brakes? lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain...
Page 229 Passing Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal different turn signal ﬂasher and/or extra wiring. Check longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the with your dealer.
Page 230 Driving On Grades But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into down a long or steep downgrade.
Page 231 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 232 NOTES 4-44...
Page 233 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Battery ............5-42 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Jump Starting ..........5-44 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Headlamp Aiming ...........5-50 Vehicle ............5-4 Bulb Replacement ..........5-54 Fuel ..............5-4 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-54 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Headlamps ..........5-55 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ....5-56...
Page 234 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-82 Electrical System ..........5-91 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-82 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-91 Care of Safety Belts ........5-84 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-91 Weatherstrips ..........5-84 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........5-91 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-85 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-91 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-87 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-92...
Page 235: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs.
Page 236: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” Gasoline Octane fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of break or fall off.
Page 237: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations In Canada, look for the “Auto Makers’ Choice” label on the pump. It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection.
Page 238: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards (see the underhood emission control label), are now required to contain additives that will help it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, speciﬁcations.
Page 239: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline CAUTION: whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and Fuel vapor is highly ﬂammable.
Page 240 To open the fuel door, press the button located on the driver’s door trim near the trunk release button. The ignition does not need to be on. The remote fuel door release will work in all transaxle positions. The trunk release lockout switch must be in OFF for the fuel door to open.
Page 241 Pull the tab toward you to release the fuel door. Notice: Prying on a locked fuel ﬁller door can damage it. Use the remote fuel door manual release located in the trunk in the case of a power failure. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door.
Page 242 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make CAUTION: sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 243: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Do not ﬁll a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground. Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in •...
Page 244: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the CAUTION: Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts CAUTION: and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber. You or An electric fan under the hood can start up others could be burned.
Page 245: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle, located to the left of the steering wheel under the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release.
Page 246: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, here’s what you’ll see: 5-14...
Page 247: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Coolant Surge Tank D. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. Passenger Compartment Air Filter G. Remote Negative (−) Terminal H. Engine Oil Fill Cap I.
Page 248 Checking Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you dipstick might not show the actual level. get fuel.
Page 249 When to Add Engine Oil The engine oil ﬁll cap is located near the front of If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the engine compartment. the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of See Engine Compartment oil.
Page 250: Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identiﬁed by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
Page 251 When to Change Engine Oil As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You (GM Oil Life System) should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identiﬁed as Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know SAE 5W-30.
Page 252 How to Reset the Oil Life System What to Do with Used Oil The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Page 253: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 4. Install a new engine air cleaner/ﬁlter if needed. 5. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the cover. Be sure the tabs of the cover ﬁt into the slots of the housing. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 to determine when to replace the air ﬁlter.
Page 254: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transaxle ﬂuid If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 255 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift 3.
Page 256: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Part D: ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15 .
Page 257 Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that ® you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant. CAUTION: ® If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine Adding only plain water to your cooling coolant will require change sooner -- at 30,000 miles system can be dangerous.
Page 258 Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 259 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure the arrow lines up with the tube.
Page 260: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode The cooling system pressure cap is located on the surge tank. If an overheated engine condition exists and the message HOT STOP ENGINE is displayed, an overheat Notice: Your cooling system pressure cap is a protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
Page 261 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 262 If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. An overheat warning, along with a low coolant message, can indicate a serious problem.
Page 263: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 264 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle CAUTION: should be parked on a level surface. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Page 265 Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that ® you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant. CAUTION: ® If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling coolant will require change sooner —...
Page 266 CAUTION: (Continued) With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch ﬁre and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ®...
Page 267 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3. Then ﬁll the coolant 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can surge tank with the remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap proper mixture, to the when the cooling system, including the coolant FULL COLD ﬁll surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is...
Page 268 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrow 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start on the pressure cap lines up like this. the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 269: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, The power steering ﬂuid wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then reservoir is near the center unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. of the engine compartment Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 270: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 271: Brakes
Brakes should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. Brake Fluid So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid won’t correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 272 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of ﬂuid. Refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your Lubricants on page 6-15 .
Page 273 Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied.
Page 274: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The battery is located under the rear seat cushion. To access the battery, see Removing the Rear Seat The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Cushion on page 5-95 . You don’t need to access the parts have to be of top quality and work well together if battery to jump start your vehicle.
Page 275 Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive you vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 276: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your 2.
Page 277 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the You will not see the battery of your vehicle under positive (+) and the negative (−) terminal locations the hood. It is located under the rear passenger on that vehicle. seat.
Page 278 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 279 6. Connect the red 8. Now connect the black positive (+) cable to the negative (−) cable to remote positive (+) the negative (−) terminal of the terminal of the good dead battery. Use a battery. Use a remote remote positive negative (−) terminal (+) terminal if the if the vehicle has one.
Page 280 9. Connect the other end 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run of the negative (−) the engine for a while. cable at least 18 inches 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. (45 cm) away from If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs the dead battery, but...
Page 281 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 282: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming Notice: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: • The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft.
Page 283 Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s low beam lamps. The high beam lamps will be correctly aimed Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the if the low beam lamps are aimed properly. indicator (B) is lined up with zero. The headlamp aiming devices are under the hood near the headlamps.
Page 284 Headlamp Vertical Aiming Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim. Adjusting the vertical aim ﬁrst will result in an incorrect headlamp aim. 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low beam lamps.
Page 285 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp. 5-53...
Page 286: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs For the type of bulb to use, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-58 . CAUTION: For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 287: Headlamps
Headlamps 1. Remove the two bolts from the headlamp assembly. 2. Use a large screwdriver by the outside mount to 3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the headlamp separate the lamp assembly from the outboard assembly. snap mounting pin. Slide the headlamp assembly outward and lift it out.
Page 288: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
4. Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly. 8. Slide the lamp assembly back into place by lining up the track on the bottom of the assembly with 5. Replace the bulb. the guide on the vehicle. 6.
Page 289 1. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise to remove them. 2. Replace the bulb in the socket. 3. Then reconnect the socket wiring harness to the lamp assembly. 4. Reinstall the headlamp assembly into the vehicle. 5-57...
Page 290: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 5. Remove the three nuts holding the lamp in place and remove the lamp assembly. and Back-up Lamps 6. While pressing the release, turn the bulb socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the 1. Open the trunk. lamp assembly.
Page 291: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade 2. Push the tab on the wiper blade assembly and pull the assembly down enough to release it from the Replacement “U” hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly away from the arm. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least 3.
Page 292: Tires
Overinﬂated tires are more likely to be cut, about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, punctured or broken by a sudden see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details. impact — such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Page 293 Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinﬂation When to Check or overinﬂation is all right. It’s not. If your tires Check your tires once a month or more. don’t have enough air (underinﬂation), you can get the following: Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at •...
Page 294: Check Tire Pressure System
Check Tire Pressure System If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the check tire pressure system may not be working properly. See your dealer for service. Also, see The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36 .
Page 295: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation To reset (calibrate) the system: 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). 2. Press the SELECT right arrow on the DIC until you Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires enter the GAGE mode.
Page 296 Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. CAUTION: After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to Reset the Check Tire Pressure System.
Page 297: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to around the tire.
Page 298: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had while driving.
Page 299: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 300: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 301 Used Replacement Wheels If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts CAUTION: for your vehicle.
Page 302: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P235/55R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for CAUTION: your tires.
Page 303: Changing A Flat Tire
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use CAUTION: in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 304 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of change a tire. the tire cover. You can rest the cover near you for easy reference while you change the tire.
Page 305 Removing the Wheel Covers 2. Remove the wheel wrench and jack from the jack container. 3. Remove the compact spare tire from the trunk. Insert the hooked end of the wheel wrench in one of the two small notches in the center cover and pry the The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel cover off.
Page 306 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise by hand to lower the jack head until it ﬁts under the vehicle. 1. Position the wheel wrench securely over the wheel nuts and turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts, but don’t remove them.
Page 307 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 308 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8.
Page 309 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. If a nut cannot be tightened by hand, use the wheel wrench, and see your dealer right away.
Page 310 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead 11. Using the wheel wrench, tighten the to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel crisscross sequence as nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper shown.
Page 311 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the ﬂat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible.
Page 312 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Page 313: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when other wheels or tires. They won’t ﬁt. Keep your compact your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 314: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some • Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a •...
Page 315 Cleaning Leather Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or • saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let Clean up stains as soon as you can –...
Page 316: Care Of Safety Belts
Cleaning Wood Panels Care of Safety Belts Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use Keep belts clean and dry. mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. CAUTION: Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 317: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Finish Care Vehicle Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth paint ﬁnish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 318 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on wax, sap or other material may be on the blade them because you could damage the surface.
Page 319: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 320: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Description Usage the following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Removes dirt, grime, Glass Cleaner smoke and ﬁngerprints. Description Usage Removes dirt and grime Chrome and Wire Wheel Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior from chrome wheels and...
Page 321 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) (cont’d) Description Usage Description Usage Medium foaming Odorless spray odor shampoo. Cleans and eliminator used on Odor Eliminator Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. fabrics, vinyl, leather and Biodegradable and carpet. phosphate free. See your General Motors parts department for these products.
Page 322: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the underside of the spare tire cover.
Page 323: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal Add-On Electrical Equipment circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your problem, have it ﬁxed.
Page 324: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The engine compartment short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit fuse block is located near breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres the front on the caused by electrical problems.
Page 325 Fuses Usage Powertrain Control Module Battery Right High-Beam Headlamp Left High-Beam Headlamp Ignition 1 Not Used Transaxle Cruise Control Direct Ignition System Injector Bank #2 Not Used Not Used Powertrain Control Module Ignition Oxygen Sensor Fuses Usage Injector Bank #1 Not Used Auxiliary Power Accessory...
Page 326 Relays Usage Circuit Usage Breakers High-Beam Headlamp Starter Low-Beam Headlamp Fog Lamps Daytime Running Lamps Fuses Usage Horn Not Used Air Conditioner Clutch Empty HVAC Solenoid Accessory Air Pump A Air Pump Cooling Fan 1 Starter 1 Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 1 Spare Ignition 1...
Page 327: Removing The Rear Seat Cushion
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion CAUTION: To access the battery and rear compartment fuse panels, the rear seat cushion must be removed. This A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through procedure is somewhat difficult. You may wish to have the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide your dealer do this for you.
Page 328 3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage. 4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed and that no portion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat.
Page 329 Fuses Usage Vent Solenoid Ignition 1 Left Parking Lamp Dimmer Spare Left Front Heated Seat Not Used Rear Door Module Stoplamp Park/Reverse Audio Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Not Used Fuses Usage Not Used Fuel Pump Passenger Door Module HVAC Blower Body Memory Interior Lamps...
Page 330 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Reverse Turn Signal/Hazard Retained Accessory Power (RAP) HVAC Battery Fuel Tank Door Lock Dimmer Not Used Ignition 3 Fuel Tank Door Release Relays Usage Interior Lamps Fuel Pump Trunk Release Parking Lamp Front Courtesy Lamps Ignition 1 Not Used...
Page 331 Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Electronic Level Control (ELC) Breakers Cigar Power Seats Not Used Power Windows Not Used Not Used Spare Relays Usage Spare Cigar Spare Rear Defogger Spare Spare Fuses Usage Spare Not Used Fuse Puller Rear Defog Not Used Audio Ampliﬁer 5-99...
Page 332: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15 for more information. Capacities Capacities Application English Metric Automatic Transaxle 11.0 quarts 10.4 L Engine Cooling System 13.0 quarts 12.3 L...
Page 333: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Element A1096C* Passenger Compartment Air Filter GM Part # 25654414 Engine Oil Filter PF-58* Fuel Filter GF-627* 41–987* Spark Plugs GM Part # 12571535 Windshield Wiper Blades Shepherd’s Hook Type 22.0 inches (56.0 cm) Length ®...
Page 334 NOTES 5-102...
Page 335 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Twice a Year ........6-10 Introduction ...........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-13 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-13 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 336: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Page 337: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11 . This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 338: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 339: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter as indicated by the GM The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles occurs ﬁrst).
Page 340 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional whenever the oil is changed.
Page 341 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) surfaces.
Page 342 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and bottom screens information.
Page 343: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL Listed in this part are owner checks and services coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to on page 5-24 for further details.
Page 344: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle ﬂuid level; add if needed. Restraint System Check See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-22 . A ﬂuid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your and repair if needed.
Page 345 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others When you are doing this check, the vehicle could be injured. Follow the steps below. could move suddenly.
Page 346 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. •...
Page 347: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 348: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the chaﬁng, etc.
Page 349: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants ® Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid. Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in dealer.
Page 350: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance Record...
Page 351 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-17...
Page 352 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-18...
Page 353 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 354: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to the windshield.) your dealer and to Oldsmobile. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 355: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 356: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Oldsmobile encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-263-7854 (French) number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs) to write to Oldsmobile, the letter should be addressed to Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Oldsmobile’s Customer Assistance Center. Overseas – Customer Assistance United States –...
Page 357: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean GM Mobility Program for Persons Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico with Disabilities and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer This program, available to Assistance qualiﬁed applicants, can General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. reimburse you up to $1,000 Customer Assistance Center toward aftermarket driver or Paseo de la Reforma # 2740...
Page 358: Roadside Assistance Program
• Minor repairs to disabled vehicles 1-800-442-OLDS (6537) • Assistance when vehicle is mired in sand, mud As the proud owner of a new Oldsmobile vehicle, you or snow are automatically enrolled in the Oldsmobile Roadside • Trip routing Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive •...
Page 359: Courtesy Transportation
Telephone number of your location • Vehicle model, year and color Courtesy Transportation • Mileage of vehicle Oldsmobile has always exempliﬁed quality and value in • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your • Vehicle license plate number...
Page 360 Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Oldsmobile helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 361 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight service, may not be available at every dealer. Please warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a availability.
Page 362: Reporting Safety Defects
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write: Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: P.O. Box 33171 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Detroit, MI 48232-5171 Washington, D.C.
Page 363: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Service Bulletins Information Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars Service Manuals and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General...
Page 364 Current and Past Model Order Forms Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated Service Publications are available for current and P. O. Box 07130 past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, Detroit, MI 48207 please specify year and model name of the vehicle. Prices are subject to change without notice and without ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 incurring obligation.
Page 365 Appearance Care (cont.) Finish Damage ..........5-87 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-21 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-87 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-38 Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-87 Additional Program Information ......7-9 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-88 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Weatherstrips ..........
Page 366 Automatic Transaxle Check ......6-10 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Headlamp Aiming ........5-50 Check ............6-11 Headlamps ..........5-55 Automatic Transaxle ........5-22 Replacement Bulbs ........5-58 Fluid ............5-22 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Operation ...........
Page 367 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...... 1-55 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ... 5-83 Check ............3-39 Cleaning Tires ..........5-86 Engine Light ..........3-39 Cleaning Vinyl ..........5-83 Tire Pressure System ........5-62 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades ....5-86 Chemical Paint Spotting ........
Page 368 Courtesy Lamps ..........3-18 Delayed Exit Lighting ........3-19 Cruise Control Light ........3-43 Delayed Locking ........2-11, 3-57 Cruise Control ..........3-11 Dinghy Towing ..........4-33 Current and Past Model Order Forms ....7-12 Diversity Antenna System ......... 3-76 Customer Assistance Information ......
Page 369 Driving (cont.) Engine Oil Level Check ........6-9 Defensive ............. 4-2 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance ..... 6-5 Drunken ............4-2 Engine Speciﬁcations ........5-100 Freeway ............. 4-22 Engine ............5-21 Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-24 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-21 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......
Page 370 Fuel (cont.) Filling Your Tank ........... 5-7 Filter ............. 5-21 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-7 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-21 Gage ............3-44 Finding a PTY Station ........3-63 Gasoline Octane ........... 5-4 Finding a Station ..........3-60 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Finish Care ............
Page 371 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ....5-37 How to Check ........5-22, 5-61 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 How to Use This Manual ........ii Head Restraints ..........1-7 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-13 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-7 Hydroplaning ..........
Page 372 Inspection (cont.) Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....... 6-13 Lamps ............3-14 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Exterior ............3-14 Boot and Seal ......... 6-13 Interior ............3-17 Throttle System ........... 6-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........1-14, 1-21 Instrument Panel Brightness ......3-17 LATCH System ..........
Page 373 Light (cont.) Maintenance Schedule (cont.) TCS Warning Light ........3-37 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Traction Control System Active ...... 3-38 At Least Twice a Year ........6-10 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ..3-37 Brake System Inspection ......6-14 Loading Your Vehicle ........
Page 374 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ....2-8 Memory Mirrors ..........2-48 Odometer ............3-32 Memory Seat ..........2-48 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-13 Memory Seats ..........3-58 Oil Life ............3-48 Message ............3-50 Oil ..............5-15 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-50 Engine ............
Page 375 Playing a Compact Disc ......3-67, 3-71 Playing the Radio ........... 3-60 Parade Dimming ..........3-19 Power Steering ..........4-10 Park (P) ............2-32 Power ............3-21 Shifting Out of ..........2-32 Accessory Outlets ........3-21 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Door Locks ..........
Page 376 Radios (cont.) Removing the Wheel Covers ......5-73 Setting the Time .......... 3-59 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-58 Theft-Deterrent ..........3-73 Replacing Brake System Parts ......5-42 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ......3-70 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..1-56 Understanding Reception ......
Page 377 Seats (cont.) Power Seats ..........1-2 Safety Belt ............. 3-33 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-5 Reminder Light ..........3-33 Securing a Child Restraint ........ 1-42 Safety Belts ........... 5-84 Designed for the LATCH System ....1-42 Care of ............5-84 Rear Seat Position ........1-42 Driver Position ..........
Page 378 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ....... 5-100 TCS Warning Light .......... 3-37 Speedometer ..........3-32 Testing the Alarm ..........2-20 Starter Switch Check ........6-11 Theater Dimming ..........3-19 Starting Your Engine ........2-24 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-73 Steering in Emergencies ........4-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........
Page 379 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ....4-39 Towing ............4-33 Underbody Flushing Service ......6-12 Recreational Vehicle ........4-33 Understanding Radio Reception ......3-74 Towing a Trailer .......... 4-36 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-67 Your Vehicle ..........4-33 United States –...
Page 380 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ....5-37 When to Check ..........5-61 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-30 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on Warnings ............3-50 a Hill ............4-43 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-50 Where to Put the Restraint .......

Oldsmobile Aurora 2003 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Quick Links

Chapters

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