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  • Page 3 The 1995 Aurora Owner’s Manual How to Use This Manual This section to use your manual at~d includes tells symbols. Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how Features and Controls This scction explains how Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...

  • Page 4: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual

    We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Aurora, there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.

  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.

  • Page 6: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
  • Page 7 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever ~ O L I ~ vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE...
  • Page 8 NOTES...

  • Page 9: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Aurora and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats--how to adjust them, and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints.

  • Page 10: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Reclining Front Seatbacks The vertical control described previously in this section reclines the front seatbacks. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

  • Page 11: Memory Function

    Memory Function The memory function controls both the driver's seat and outside mirror positions. First position the seat and mirrors where you want them. Next, press the SET button. Within five seconds, press either the 1 or 2 button.._..._..._... The seat and memory positions will be stored for the number pressed.

  • Page 12: Head Restraints

    Heated Seats (Option) This feature will quickly heat the lower cushions and lower back of the driver and front passenger seats for added comfort. Press the button once to turn the heater on high. indicator light below the button will glow. Press it again to turn the heater on low.

  • Page 13: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts also tells you some things you should not do properly. It with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or “air bag” system. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.

  • Page 14: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
  • Page 15 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
  • Page 16 . . . or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.
  • Page 17 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? 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 18: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding see the part of your Aurora, this manual called...
  • Page 19 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. h 1 1 up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
  • Page 20 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. 3.
  • Page 21 &.' What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-13...
  • Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
  • Page 23 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-15...
  • Page 24 &= What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body.

  • Page 25: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
  • Page 26 AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light”...

  • Page 27: How The Air Bag System Works

    How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag panel on the passenger’s side. in the instrument 1-19...
  • Page 28 When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 8 to 11 mph (13 to 18 kmh).
  • Page 29 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
  • Page 30 You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Aurora retailer and the 1995 Aurora Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications’’...

  • Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don‘t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should weal- a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.

  • Page 32: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

    Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until clicks.
  • Page 33 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle tilt latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. end of the belt you pull up the shoulder part. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 34 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on a crash, this applies the hips, just touching the thighs. In force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.

  • Page 35: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults

    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat.
  • Page 36 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 1-2s lies flat. The 4. Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly.

  • Page 37: Center Passenger Position

    To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed.

  • Page 38: Smaller Children And Babies

    make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 39 1-31...

  • Page 40: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.

  • Page 41: Top Strap

    Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. I f you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Aurora retailer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your retailer can tell you how to do it.

  • Page 42: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2.

  • Page 43: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position

    5 . To tighten the belt, pull o n the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure is secure. remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way.
  • Page 44 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

  • Page 45: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly.
  • Page 46 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
  • Page 47 6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8.

  • Page 48: Larger Children

    Larger Children 1-40 Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. you have the choice, child should sit next to window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that cl-uldren are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
  • Page 49 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? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
  • Page 50 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. 1-42...

  • Page 51: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your retailer will order you an extender. 1t.s free. When you i n to order take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender be long enough for you.

  • Page 52: Replacing Seat And Restraint System Parts After A Crash

    Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? minor After a very 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 belts.

  • Page 53: Features And Controls

    Here you can lexn about the many standard and optional features on your Aurora, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys Features and Controls...
  • Page 54 The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. When a new Aurora is delivered, the retailer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner. However, the ignition key may not have a plug. If the ignition key doesn’t have a plug, there will be a bar-coded key tag instead.

  • Page 55: Door Locks

    Door Locks From the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock Control. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.

  • Page 56: Power Door Locks

    From the inside, to lock the door, rotate the locking lever forward. To unlock the door, rotate the locking lever rearward. 'There is a red mark on the switch when the door is unlocked. Power Door Locks With power door locks, can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger...

  • Page 57: Programmable Automatic Door Locks

    Programmable Automatic Door Locks Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK (P) all of the doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move your shift lever into PARK (P). your doors will unlock. I f someone needs to get out while you‘re not in PARK (P).
  • Page 58 To Use One of These Locks 1. Open one the rear doors. 2. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position. 3. Close the door. 4. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use.

  • Page 59: Remote Lock Control

    To Cancel the Rear Door Lock from the inside and open the door 1 . Unlock the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle.

  • Page 60: Operation

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 61: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range i n any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.

  • Page 62: Trunk Lock

    Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door and turn it. 2-10...

  • Page 63: Remote Trunk Release

    Remote Trunk Release Press the TRUNK release button located to the right of the steering column to release the trunk lid. The trunk release override switch must be in the ON position. The trunk release button will work in any transaxle position.
  • Page 64 Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, pull the latch release on the left side of the glove box door. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Aurora has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
  • Page 65 PASS-Key@II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II is a passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key@II uses resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
  • Page 66 If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the SECURITY light will flash and the CLEAN KEY. WAIT 3 MINUTES message will appear. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key.

  • Page 67: Ignition Switch

    Ignition Switch ACCESSORY NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.

  • Page 68: Key Reminder Warning

    Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACC and RUN are ON positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in the ignition, in the position, you will hear a warning chime when you open the driver’s door.
  • Page 69 NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. I f doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts.

  • Page 70: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
  • Page 71 To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure store the cord as it was before, to keep it away 1 10-volt outlet.

  • Page 72: Automatic Transaxle

    Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. There are several shift positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily.
  • Page 73 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Aurora has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the ON position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever--push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button as you maintain brake...

  • Page 74: Forward Gears

    Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
  • Page 75 FIRST GEAR (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (11, the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

  • Page 76: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the parking brake indicator light will come on. If you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the parking brake indicator light stays on.

  • Page 77: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting Into PARK (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) positions as follows: Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

  • Page 78: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running

    Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine *running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down.

  • Page 79: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Aurora has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the ON position. See “Shifting the Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.

  • Page 80: Engine Exhaust

    Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked to park with the engine running. But if you It’s better not ever have to, here are some things to know. 2-28...

  • Page 81: Power Windows

    Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a a Trailer” in the Index. trailer, also see “Towing Power Windows Switches on the driver’s armrest control each windows when the ignition is on.

  • Page 82: Window Lock

    Window Lock Press the right side of the WINDOW LOCK switch on the driver’s armrest to disable all passenger window switches. This is a useful feature when you have children as passengers. Press the left side of the WINDOW LOCK switch to allow passengers to use their window switches again.

  • Page 83: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of your steering column controls your windshield wipers. For a single wiping cycle, move the lever up to MIST. Hold there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the lever to MIST longer.

  • Page 84: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of your steering column also controls your windshield washer. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever toward you. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.

  • Page 85: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

    Turn SignalMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Cruise Control Headlamp High-Low Beam Parking Lamps Flash-To-Pass Feature Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.

  • Page 86: Cruise Control

    a chime will sound after If you leave the turn signal on, you drive about 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise until the green arrow starts to flash.

  • Page 87: To Set Cruise Control

    Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 kmh). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage.
  • Page 88 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release The CRUISE light on your instrument panel will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 2-36 To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at...
  • Page 89 To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 90 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.

  • Page 91: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Headlamps 300: Turn the band to this symbol to turn on: Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps - ' Q - / , Turn the band this symbol to turn on: Headlamps Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights...

  • Page 92: Flash-To-Pass Feature

    Flash-To-Pass Feature 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. If your headlamps are off, your high beam headlamps will turn on.

  • Page 93: Fog Lamps

    Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.

  • Page 94: Instrument Panel Intensity Control

    Instrument Panel Intensity Control INTERIOR LIGHTS TWILIGHT You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster, radio and climate control displays and control lights lNTERlOR LIGHTS control between LO and HI when your lights are on. Rotate the control all the way to HI and you will turn on the interior courtesy lamps.

  • Page 95: Front Reading Lamps

    To operate the Twilight Sentinel, rotate the Twilight Sentinel control to MAX for a three-minute delay. Rotate it toward MIN to reduce the delay. Rotate the control all the way to MIN to turn off the Twilight Sentinel. Front Reading Lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door.

  • Page 96: Installing A Garage Door Opener

    Installing a Garage Door Opener To install garage door opener in the overhead console, follow these directions: 1. Push the extended tab, which is located in front of the GARAGE button, and pull the door downward. 2-44 2. Remove the square height adapters from the door. 3.
  • Page 97 I l l 4. Place the height adapters on the proper peg. The height adapters can be stacked on each other as needed. 5 . Line up the transmitter button adapters to ensure correct alignment. 6. Remove the Velcro@ square from the inside of the overhead console.
  • Page 98 2-46 Your Garage Door Transmitter Model MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC 1054 MULTIELMAC 3034 MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC 1048 1087 MULTIELMAC 3060 MULTIELMAC 1098 ' " -1 OVERHEAD 1-BTN DOOR OVERHEAD 2-BTN 265 DOOR Vehicle Console Door Adapters OR 10...
  • Page 99 Your Garage Door Transmitter Model Button Name OVERHEAD 3-BTN 242 DOOR OVERHEAD 4-BTN 232 DOOR PULSAR 93 1 PULSAR PULSAR PULSAR 8326 PULSAR 833B PULSAR PDX-9921 SEARS 9B53738 SEARS 9853708 SHlMA RT-18 Your Garage Door Transmitter Vehicle Console Door Position For Number Name Adapters...

  • Page 100: Universal Transmitter

    HomeLink Universal Transmitter (Option) This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems and security systems. The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system.

  • Page 101: Operating The Transmitter

    3. Decide which one of the three channels you want to program. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the HomeLink Transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons through Step 4. 4. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the HomeLink Transmitter flash rapidly.

  • Page 102: Time Delay

    Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror Your Aurora has an electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. The mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. It detects changes in light, then adjusts for day or night operation. During the day the mirror reflects all the light from behind your car.

  • Page 103: Power Remote Control Mirrors

    Power Remote Control Mirrors The controls on the far left of the instrument panel control both outside rearview mirrors. Move the center switch select the driver’s side rearview mirror, or to the right to select the passenger’s side rearview mirror. Then press the arrows to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

  • Page 104: Convenience Net

    Convenience Net Your vehicle has a convenience net just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads.

  • Page 105: Sun Visors

    Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side, while the auxiliary visor remains to block glare from the front. To extend the visor at the sides, pull out the extension. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors m e n you open the cover to either visor vanity mirror, the lamps will come on.

  • Page 106: Sunroof (Option)

    Sunroof (Option) Your express open sunroof provides an airy, spacious feel to your vehicle’s interior and can also increase ventilation. includes a sliding glass panel and The control switch will work only when the ignition is on, or when Retained Accessory Power is active. 2-54 To open the sunroof, press the control switch rearward and release it to open the glass panel and sunshade.

  • Page 107: Trunk Access Panel

    Storage Armrest and Cupholders The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it, lift the front edge. Inside you will find storage for cassettes, compact discs and coins. In front of the storage area is a cupholder. Press and release the cupholder cover to open.

  • Page 108: Garment Hook

    Garment Hook Use the hook marked with the coat hanger symbol to hang garments and coats during trips. Press on the lower portion to extend the hook. Press on the top part to return the hook to its recessed position. 2-56 Ashtrays and Lighters Push and release the cover to reveal the front ashtray,...

  • Page 109: Accessory Power Outlet

    To open either rear ashtray, press and release the cover. To clean an ashtray, make sure the cover is open fully, then lift out the ashtray by pulling on the snuffer. To use a lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
  • Page 110 The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2-58...
  • Page 111 The Aurora instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The main components of your instrument panel are: Power Mirrors Control Switch Fog Lamp Switch...

  • Page 112: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your Aurora is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained the following pages. 2-60...

  • Page 113: Odometer And Trip Odometer

    Speedometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer and Trip Odometer Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven i n either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
  • Page 114 EMiUM UNLEAOED FUEL ON Your trip odometer tells you how far you have driven since you last reset it. Press the trip button located next to the trip odometer, below the fuel gage. Your Aurora has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be true.

  • Page 115: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or when the message REDUCE ENGINE RPM is displayed. Engine damage may occur. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle.

  • Page 116: Safety Belt Reminder Light

    Safety Belt Reminder Light FASTEN BELTS When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

  • Page 117: Battery Warning Light

    Battery Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as a check to show you it is working, then it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a VOLTS problem with the electrical chargin,...
  • Page 118 If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull the road and stop carefully. the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.

  • Page 119: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay ANT’- several seconds. That’s LOCK normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed ready to warn you if there is a problem.

  • Page 120: Traction Control System Active Light

    The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the center console, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again.

  • Page 121: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red warning zone, your engine is hot. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will turn off automatically, a fdst-pulsed chime will sound, and the message ENGINE A/C OFF will appear in the information center.

  • Page 122: Service Engine Soon

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls systems. This light should come on when you SERVICE start your engine as a check ENGINE SOON to show you If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have should take your vehicle in for service soon.
  • Page 123 Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is n o r a d . If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your...

  • Page 124: Driver Information Center

    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 “F” (Full). a little more or less fuel to fill up than the It takes gage indicated.

  • Page 125: Fuel Economy

    Turn on the system by pressing any button except RESET, ENTER or OFF. When you turn on the ignition, the Driver Information Center will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off. Keep in mind OFF mode. that this also applies to the To turn off messages on the DIC (except LOW OIL PRESSURE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, PARK BRAKE...

  • Page 126: Fuel Range

    Fuel FUEL see how much fuel has been used since Press you last pressed the reset button. The display will show a reading such as: 10.4 GALLONS USED or 39.4 LITERS USED To learn how much fuel will be used from a specific starting point, first press FUEL to display fuel used, then press RESET.
  • Page 127 Engine The ENG button scrolls through the following functions: Oil pressure such as: OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or OIL PRESSURE 276 kpa Battery voltage such as: BATTERY 13.8 VOLTS Transaxle fluid life, such as: TRANS FLUID LIFE 40%. This is an estimate of the transaxle fluid’s remaining useful life.
  • Page 128 Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID yourself after each oil or transaxle fluid change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID accidentally at other than when the oil or transaxle fluid has just changed.
  • Page 129 Distance to Destination This feature acts as a reverse trip odometer by counting backward from estimated distance which before starting your trip. It also uses that information to determine the estimated time of arrival. To set, press DEST, then RESET and enter a maximum of four digits for the length of your trip.

  • Page 130: Elapsed Time (Et)

    Elapsed Time (ET) When the ignition is on, the Driver Information Center as a stopwatch. The display will show hours can be used and minutes. The elapsed time indicator will record up to 100 hours, then will reset to zero and continue counting.
  • Page 131 YEAR? MM/DD/XX Set the yearjust as you set the month and day. If a valid date is entered, the display will automatically exit to the date mode and display the day of the week, the month and the date. If an invalid date is entered, the display will return to MONTH? XX/DD/YY and you'll need to repeat the above steps.
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  • Page 133: Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control system and audio systems offered with your Aurora. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. Automatic Electronic Climate Control With this system, you can control the ventilation, heating and air conditioning in your vehicle, or you can use the automatic setting.
  • Page 134 indicating there may be a problem. See your Aurora retailer for service. The digital screen displays the outside temperature or the inside temperature setting, the fan speed, and the heating mode you have selected. Hold down the OFF button on the Driver Information Center for five seconds to change between English and metric displays.

  • Page 135: Directional Controls

    AUTO-PUSH: To allow the system to automatically control the temperature, air distribution and Fdn speed: 1. Set the temperature you want with the colored temperature buttons. 2. Press the AUTO-PUSH switch. The AUTO light will appear below the selector. To maintain proper comfort, the air flow direction will automatically change with increases or decreases in outside temperature, interior temperature, or sun load.

  • Page 136: Rear Outlets

    ‘Ho Heat: Directs most of the air flow through the heater ducts, but some air flow through the defroster and side window vents. t Q e Defog: Use on cold, humid days, usually when two or more passengers are in the car and the windows fog.

  • Page 137: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning The air conditioner cools, dehumidifies, and filters the air for the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioner compressor is enabled in all modes. However, when the outside temperature is below 42" F (6"C), the compressor will not operate. When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle's engine speed and power.

  • Page 138: Dual Temperature Control

    Dual Temperature Control With this feature, the right front seat passenger can control the temperature of heated air for hidher own zone. To turn on the system, adjust the control on the passenger side armrest to the temperature setting desired. The system can also be turned on and off by pressing the PASS TEMP button on the comfort control system on the instrument panel.

  • Page 139: Rear Window Defogger

    Rear Window Defogger DEFOG DEFOG: Press to warm the defogger grid on the rear window. An indicator light in the button will olow while the rear window defogger is operating. The rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use. If you press it again, the defogger will operate for about five minutes only.

  • Page 140: Flow-Through Ventilation System

    Extended Idling with Automatic Electronic Climate Control Extended idling is not recommended. See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Other touch controls also operate some audio controls.

  • Page 141: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Aurora, and how to get the best performance from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle. Setting the Clock To set the clock, press and hold the HR or MN button until it begins to change.
  • Page 142 AMEM: Press this button to change between the AM, FM1 and FM2 bands. The display will show which band are on. If you press this button while playing, the tape or CD will stop and the radio will return to the AM or FM band that TUNE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its recessed position.
  • Page 143 This button scrolls through three functions when a CD is playing: Press to see which track is playing. Press again while the track is displayed (within about TM” five seconds), and “EL (Elapsed Time) will appear in the display together with how much time has elapsed since the track started playing.
  • Page 144 To Play Cassette Tape the ignition on, insert the tape and it will begin With playing. The audio system will turn on automatically. Your tape player is designed to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Longer tapes may not work as well.
  • Page 145 PROG (Program): Press to play the other side of the tape. TAPE/CD: If you have a tape inserted and the radio is playing, press TAPE/CD to play your tape. To return to the radio while the tape is playing, press AM/FM. You can also press TAPE/CD to switch between compact disc if both are inserted.
  • Page 146 TAPEKD: I f you have a CD inserted and the radio is playing, press TAPE/CD to play your CD. the radio while the CD is playing, press AM/FM. can also press TAPE/CD to switch between compact disc if both are inserted. While the tape or CD is not being played, it will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
  • Page 147 PWWVOL (PowerNolume): With the ignition on, push this knob to turn the system clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. AMD": Press this button to change between the AM, FMI and FM2 bands. The display will show which band you are on.
  • Page 148 BASS: Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position. Turn it to adjust bass response. As you turn the knob you will feel the center position. Push the knob back in to return to its recessed position. TREB (Treble): Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position, then pull ext.ended position.
  • Page 149 If “Err“ or “E” and a number appear on the display at any time, an error has occurred. See “Cassette Tape and CD Errors” later in this section. NR (Noise Reduction): This radio has Dolby@B Noise Reduction to reduce background noise on Dolby@B encoded tapes.
  • Page 150 AR/VFM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone Control and Cassette Tape Player This audio system may have an optional trunk-mounted CD changer. If so, also see “Trunk-Mounted CD Changer” later in this section. The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, and other audio system functions.
  • Page 151 A/V: SEEK When you press SEEK while playing the radio, the radio will search for the next higher or lower station and stop. The radio will be muted while seeking. SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing the radio, the radio will go through each station, pausing for a few seconds at each station.
  • Page 152 BAL (Balance): Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position. Turn it to adjust the right and left speaker balance. As you turn the knob you will feel the center position. Push the knob back in to return it to its recessed position.

  • Page 153: Trunk-Mounted Cd Changer (Option)

    A/V: SEEK When you press SEEK while playing a tape, it will search for the next higher or lower selection and stop. There must be at least a four-second gap between selections on the tape. SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a tape, you’ll hear the first few seconds of each selection.
  • Page 154 To play discs i n the changer, you must first load the cartridge with discs. The cartridge contains I2 individual trays which hold one disc each. Load the trays from the bottom to the top. Press the button on the back of the cartridge and pull gently on one of the trays.
  • Page 155 Close the door by sliding all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the cartridge. This will continue for up to 1 1/2 minutes depending on the number of discs loaded.
  • Page 156 A/V: SEEK When you press SEEK of the current track if more it will go back t.o the start than eight seconds have played. If you press it again, the changer will go to previous tracks. When you press SEEK it will go to the next higher track SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a CD, you'll hear the first few seconds of each selection on the...
  • Page 157 If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the radio or in the CD changer, the following conditions may have caused the error: The road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
  • Page 158 To Enable the Theftlock@ Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the Theftlock@ system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. 1. Write down any three- or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep a safe place separate from the vehicle.
  • Page 159 4. Press the HR button to make the first one or two digits agree with your code. 5. After you have confirmed that the code in the display matches the secret code have written down, press AM/FM. “SEC” will appear in the display, indicating that the radio is now operable and secure.

  • Page 160: Understanding Radio Reception

    Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System Some audio system functions described in the previous pages can also be operated with the Steering Wheel Touch Controls. Other touch controls also operate some climate controls. See “Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control”...

  • Page 161: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Using Your Radio Properly Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it.

  • Page 162: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    If you notice a reduction in sound quality, regardless of when the tape player was last cleaned, different cassette tape to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If the second cassette results in no improvement in sound quality, cleaning the tape player.

  • Page 163: Power Antenna Mast Care

    Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To Clean the Antenna Mast Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast extension. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
  • Page 164 NOTES 3-32...

  • Page 165: Your Driving And The Road

    Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other tips on driving. L I S ~ ~ L I ~ Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.

  • Page 166: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination...
  • Page 167 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis ( 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 168 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “1’ 1 1 be careful“ isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? BAC might not be able A person with even a moderate...

  • Page 169: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you're driving easy to ask n~ore of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.

  • Page 170: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much fdster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
  • Page 171 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.

  • Page 172: Traction Control System

    Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too to get your close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows stops.

  • Page 173: Braking In Emergencies

    The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck i n sand, mud, ice or snow.

  • Page 174: Power Steering

    Steering Power Steering lose power steering assist because the engine If you stops or the system is not functioning, you it will take much more effort. Magnasteer Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer”, a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds.

  • Page 175: Steering In Emergencies

    Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over 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 176 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver‘? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.

  • Page 177: Loss Of Control

    Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
  • Page 178 your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go.

  • Page 179: Night Vision

    Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don't drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror 4are from headlalmps behind you. Since you can't see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.

  • Page 180: Driving In The Rain

    Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle out. clean inside and Glare night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
  • Page 181 The heavier the rain. the harder windshield wiper blades are i n good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment i n good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled.

  • Page 182: Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

    Hydroplaning doesn‘t happen often. But it can if your tires haven’t 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. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple”...

  • Page 183: Freeway 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 184: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    The most important advice 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. At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway.

  • Page 185: Highway Hypnosis

    Here are some things you can check before a trip: Wi~~clsl~ield Wcuher F11,fid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blcrdes: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other. Fluicls: Have all levels? Lunlps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.

  • Page 186: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 4-22 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.

  • Page 187: Winter Driving

    Know how to go uphill. Shift down to This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. In hilly terrain, you may want to switch to POWER mode for better performance. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains.

  • Page 188: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a clothing, 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 189 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32°F;...

  • Page 190: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your 4-26 passengers safe: Turn...
  • Page 191 Run your engine only long YOLI fuel. When you run the engine, make 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. You will need well-charged battery restart the vehicle.

  • Page 192: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. CTR. FRT. TOTAL LBS. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE PRESSURE SPEED FRT. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSI.'28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight may properly carry.
  • Page 193 The electronic level control automatically keeps the rear of the vehicle level as you load or unload your vehicle. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle tools, packages, or anything else as the vehicle goes.

  • Page 194: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Aurora retailer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.

  • Page 195: Weight Of The Trailer

    If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points. There are many different laws, including speed l i m i t restrictions, having do with trailering. M, your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.

  • Page 196: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.

  • Page 197: Safety Chains

    Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch'? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch.

  • Page 198: Driving With A Trailer

    Driving with Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.

  • Page 199: Making Turns

    Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you‘re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.

  • Page 200: Parking On Hills

    Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer on a attached, hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here‘s how to do it: Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into...

  • Page 201: Problems On The Road

    Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Problems on the Road Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off.

  • Page 202: Jump Starting

    The HAZARD light on the instrument panel will also come on. HAZARDA Your hazard flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, press the button down again. When the flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work.
  • Page 203 NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Trying start your Aurora by pushing it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. Jump Start Your Aurora: Check the other vehicle. must have a I2-volt battery with negative ground system.
  • Page 204 4. Open the hoods and locate the other vehicle's battery and the Aurora's remote positive terminal. Find the positive each battery or remote terminal. Your Aurora's battery isn't under the hood, but there junlp starting a remote positive (+)jump starting terminal there. The terminal is i n the box on the passenger side engine compartment.
  • Page 205 You should always use the remote positive terminal instead of the positive battery. To open the remote positive terminal box, p u l l the tab and open the cover. 5 . Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or terminal on your missing insulation.
  • Page 206 6. Connect the red positive cable to the remote positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. 8.
  • Page 207 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.

  • Page 208: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM retailer or a professional towing service tow your Aurora. The usual towing equipment is: A. Sling-type tow truck B. Wheel-lift tow truck C. Car carrier If your vehicle has been changed o r modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
  • Page 209 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped i n a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake release.
  • Page 210 Towing from the Front-Vehicle Hook up Before hoolung up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information under “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this section. 1. Attach T-hook chains into the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels, on both sides. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia.
  • Page 211 NOTICE: Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.
  • Page 212 3. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. 2. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper. 5-12...

  • Page 213: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Aurora’s instrunlent panel. Your information center will also display messages about engine overheating. See “Coolant Temperature Gage“ i n the Index. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Should low coolant condition exist and the message HOT STOP ENGINE display, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage.

  • Page 214: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.

  • Page 215: Cooling System

    Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap B. Two electric engine fans If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling. don’t do anything else until cools down.
  • Page 216 The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD. If isn’t and the LOW ENGINE COOLANT message appears on the Driver Inforn~ation Center, you may have a leak in the radiator If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to hoses, heater hoses, see if the electric engine fan(sj are running.

  • Page 217: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank

    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet. but the coolant level isn't at FULL COLD. add a SO/SO mixture of c l e c r n (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the c1*trreI- coolant surge tank, but be the cooling system.
  • Page 218 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. 5-18...
  • Page 219 1 . You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper r' hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter the left and then stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
  • Page 220 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap engine and let run until can feel the upper YOLI hose getting hot. Watch for the engine fans. o u t 5-20 By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.

  • Page 221: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving. especially if you maintain your tires properly. I f air goes out of a tire, it‘s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fdils, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
  • Page 222 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover. You can rest the cover near you for easy reference while you change the tire.
  • Page 223 3. Turn the spare tire retainer bolt counterclockwise until it’s loose and remove the retainer assembly. 4. Remove the spare tire from the trunk. Place your tire-changing equipment near the flat tire. 5. Insert the hooked end of the wlleel wrench i n one of the two small notches i n the center cover and pry the cover off.
  • Page 224 4 . Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts. but don't remove them. 7. Turn the end of the jack clockwise by hand to raise the jack head a few inches. 5-24 8. Near each wheel well is a notch on the frame to position the jack head.
  • Page 225 9. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly against the sheet metal next to the word JACK. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare near you. 10. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack.
  • Page 226 NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. 1 1 . Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 12.
  • Page 227 13. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 14. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the jack completely.
  • Page 228 Don’t t r y to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, could...

  • Page 229: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.

  • Page 230: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fdst. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.

  • Page 231: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care

    Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Aurora. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
  • Page 232 Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Aurora” in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.

  • Page 233: Gasolines For Cleaner Air

    What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such MTRE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. Ethcrnol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% e r h d is fine for your vehicle.

  • Page 234: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. not use leaded gasoline. I f you use even one tankful, your emission controls won't work well or at a l l . With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly.

  • Page 235: Filling Your Tank

    Remote Fuel Door Manual Release The fuel door can be opened lnanually in case of an electrical power failure. To do so, first open the trunk. The release nlechanisln is on the driver’s side of the vehicle, at the top of the trunk compartment.
  • Page 236 To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. Twist it clockwise to secure it, if necessary. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Aurora”...

  • Page 237: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important parts underhood. Hood Release To open the hood. first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle, located to left of the steering wheel under instrument panel.
  • Page 238 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close firmly.
  • Page 239 4.0L V8 Engine (Code C) When you open the hood, you’ll see: Windshield Wdsher Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant Surge Tank Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (behind air cleaner) Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Remote Positive Battery Terminal...

  • Page 240: Engine Oil

    Engine Accessory Belt The 4.0L Aurora engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing. See”Maintenance Schedu1e”in the Index for when to check the belt. 1. Tensioner Arm Pulley 2. Power Steering Pump Pulley 3.
  • Page 241 To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line. then you’ll need to add some oil.

  • Page 242: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the ‘bStarburst” symbol. The “Starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferred for use i n your gasoline engine.

  • Page 243: Engine Oil Additives

    shown in the chart, SAE 10W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE SW-30 if it’s going to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your next oil change. When it‘s very cold. you should use SAE SW-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.

  • Page 244: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine Coolant Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0°F colder. If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer‘? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin...
  • Page 245 4. There's temperature sensor on the corner of the air cleaner cover. Use a screwdriver to release the sensor's electrical connector retainer, and pull up. 5 . Unsnap the two clamps by pushing down on the top of the air cleaner cover and pushing i n on the clamps toward the center of the cover.

  • Page 246: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it.
  • Page 247 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93 "C).

  • Page 248: How To Add Fluid

    3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The tluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use.

  • Page 249: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolant for your Aurora will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C) Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C).

  • Page 250: Adding Coolant

    NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.

  • Page 251: How To Check Power Steering Fluid

    To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system.

  • Page 252: What To Add

    What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.

  • Page 253: Brake Master Cylinder

    NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
  • Page 254 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. So, it isn’t a good 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 255: Brake Wear

    Brake Wear Your Aurora has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving on the brake pedal (except when you are pushing firmly).

  • Page 256: Replacing Brake System Parts

    Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Aurora does when you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to...

  • Page 257: Vehicle Storage

    To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the floor pan (E).

  • Page 258: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has the composite headlamp system. These headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the hctory and should need no further adjustment. I f your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your Aurora retailer.
  • Page 259 1. Check the vertical aim for each headlamp and adjust it as necessary. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the bubble in the level is centered at 0 (zero). 2. Now acl-just the horizontal aim. Check the horizontal aim for each headlamp and adjust TLII-11 the horizontal aiming screw until the pointer is lined up the 0 (zero).

  • Page 260: Headlamp Bulb Replacement

    Headlamp Bulb Replacement For the type bulb, see "Replacement Bulbs'' i n the Index. Low Beam Bulbs 1. Remove the air cleaner cover to get to the driver's side headlamp bulb. To do this: Remove the radiator hose ( A ) from the resonator channel.
  • Page 261 3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness and replace the bulb assembly. 4. Reverse steps 1-3 to replace the bulb assembly, headlamp housing and air cleaner cover and tube. High Beam Bulbs 1. Pull up on the wiring harness. This unlocks the bulb. 2 .

  • Page 262: Taillamp Bulb Replacement

    Taillamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. 1. In the trunk, remove the convenience net from the hooks. Next remove the plastic screws holding the carpeting in place and pull back the carpeting. 6-32 2.
  • Page 263 4. Remove the taillamp filler screw located to the side of the taillamp filler panel. 5. Pull out the lamp to reach the bulb. Pull out the bulb. To replace, push the bulb back in. 6. Reverse steps 1-5 to replace the taillamp filler, wing nuts and carpeting.

  • Page 264: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the type with a release hole: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the hole (A) and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm 3.

  • Page 265: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile. Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation overinflation is all right.

  • Page 266: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more, Don’t forget your compact spare tire. 60 psi (420 kPa).
  • Page 267 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don't include the conlpact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.

  • Page 268: Buying New Tires

    When it’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.

  • Page 269: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating base( the wear rate of the tire when tested under control...

  • Page 270: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    A, B, C Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.

  • Page 271: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
  • Page 272 Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.

  • Page 273: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike match or get them on hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container Aurora, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
  • Page 274 ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Foarn-']lSrpe Cleaner on Fabric Vxuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions the container label.

  • Page 275: Cleaning Vinyl

    Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Such grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.

  • Page 276: Cleaning Leather

    Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap. For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinylkeather Cleaner or equivalent product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately.

  • Page 277: Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades

    Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part I 1).

  • Page 278: Finish Care

    Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Aurora by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials’’ in the Index.) Your Aurora has a “basecoat/clearcoat)’...

  • Page 279: Sheet Metal Damage

    Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first.

  • Page 280: Appearance Care And Maintenance Materials

    Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department. Weathers(rips, Stops squeaks Not reconmended for pigskin suede leather. See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products. See your Maintenance Schedule for other products. 6-50...

  • Page 281: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ENGINE A CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your Aurora. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.

  • Page 282: Add-On Electrical Equipment

    Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Aurora unless you check with your retailer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
  • Page 283 To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, and then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion. Don’t let the safety belt get twisted. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame.

  • Page 284: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed and that no portion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat cushion is secured. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
  • Page 285 The third fuse panel is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To open simply pull on the latch and the door will open. You’ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover. Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse.
  • Page 286 REAR COMPARTMENT DP’\rER SIDE FUSE BLOCK DEI% DM’ 6-56 Position 7- 10 17-22 ‘ I IC.; N Fuse Usage Circuitry Interior Lamps Relay Electronic Level Control Relay Trunk Release Relay Not Used Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Not Used Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone) Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone) Used...
  • Page 287 Position Circuitry Spare Breaker-Power 5. 6 Spare S p r e Breaker-Power 12, 13 Power Seat Breaker.-Headlamps HVAC Blower M o ~ o r Powertrain Ignition 3 Ignition I Rear Defogger T r u n k and FLKI Door Releases Heated Seat Electronic Level Control/lnstrument Panel Exterior Lamps...
  • Page 288 Fuse Usage Position Circuitrv Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) Il?jectors Anti-Lock Brake System Left Exterior Lamps Turn Signal Lamps 1n.jector.s Climate Controls, Magnetic Speed Right Exterior Lamps Chime (Ignition Powertrain Control Control, VATS PASS-Key% Auxiliary Power Interior Lamps Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, Heated Oxygen Sensor: Linear Driver Information Center Radio...

  • Page 289: Headlamp Wiring

    Maxifuse/Relay Center It’s easy to check the fuses in this underhood relay center. There are two locking arms on either side base of the cover. Reach down and unsnap each one by pulling the cover toward you, then pushing while pulling up. Remove the cover. The inside of the cover has a chart that explains the features and controls governed by each fuse and relay.

  • Page 290: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive) cllvrinirlg or seplcrcing Wlwn convertel; more jlllicl t o l - q ~ t e Pan Removal and Replacement ....... . After Complete Overhaul .

  • Page 291: Engine Specifications

    Engine Specifications Engine Code ....... Type ........Displacement.
  • Page 292 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS Front Cornering Lamps Front Parking Lamps ....Front Turn Signal Lamps Halogen Headlamps ....... LowBeam .

  • Page 293: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

    Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER .EVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition. but also helps the environment.

  • Page 294: How This Section Is Organized

    How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your retailer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.

  • Page 295: Using Your Maintenance Schedule

    Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
  • Page 296 Maintenance Schedule Schedule I Definition Follow Maintenance Schedule if any one of these is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic).
  • Page 297 Maintenance Schedule I1 orziy Follow Schedule if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true. Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Engine Oil and Filter C h a n p (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first) Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first) At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Then Every...
  • Page 298 Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life.
  • Page 299 Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Ernission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 6,000 Miles (1 0 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 300 Maintenance Schedule I 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

  • Page 301: Maintenance Schedule I

    Maintenance Schedule I 15,000 Miles (25 000 k t ) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary.
  • Page 302 Maintenance Schedule I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 7-10 24,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 303 Maintenance Schedule I 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 30,000 Miles (50 000 k t ) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 304 Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. An Emission Control Service. Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contrd Service. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An EI;I1issim Control Service.
  • Page 305 Maintenance Schedule I 36,000 Miles (60 000 k t ) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 306 Maintenance Schedule I 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 307 Maintenance Schedule I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every whichever occurs first).
  • Page 308 Maintenance Schedule I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 7-16 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 309 Maintenance Schedule I 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUALMILEAGE 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 310 Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect spark plug wires. An Evrzission Control Sewice. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
  • Page 311 Maintenance Schedule I 66,000 Miles (110 000 k t ) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 312 Maintenance'schedule I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 313 Maintenance Schedule I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission C o n t d Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 314 Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 315 Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 316 Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-24 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 317 Maintenance Schedule I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ACTUAL MILEAGE 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and bottom two screens if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside...

  • Page 318: Maintenance Schedule I1

    Maintenance Schedule I1 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life.
  • Page 319 Maintenance Schedule I1 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Elnission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 320 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 321 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) ”Engine Coolant‘. i n the Index for what to use. At1 Etuissio/1 Cotltt-ol Service. Inspect spark plug wires. APZ Emissiotz Cotztrol Stwic’e. Replace air cleaner filter. Atz Emissio/1 Colltrol Service’. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
  • Page 322 Maintenance Schedule I1 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Arz Em'ssion Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 323 Maintenance Schedule I1 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiorz Cotztr-ol Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 324 Maintenance Schedule I1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. AFI Emission Control Service. Inspect spark plug wires. An Emissiot~ Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An E1wission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
  • Page 325 Maintenance Schedule I1 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 326 Maintenance Schedule I1 ’ 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 327 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A n Emission Control Sen1ic.e. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift: linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

  • Page 328: At Each Fuel Fill

    Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and sewices which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety. dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your velicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.

  • Page 329: At Least Once A Year

    At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware.
  • Page 330 Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
  • Page 331 Park on fairly steep h i l l , with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). slowly remove pressure from the regular brake pedal.
  • Page 332 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM retailer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make any necessary repairs are S L I ~ ~ completed at once.
  • Page 333 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your 3M retailer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
  • Page 334 FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Engine oil. 4utomatic Ihmsaxle Shift Linkage Floor Shift Engine oil. Linkage Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Washer Solvent (GM Part No.
  • Page 335 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. ODOMETER DATE READING Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
  • Page 336 ODOMETER ODOMETER READING READING DATE DATE 7-44 Maintenance Record SERVICED BY SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...
  • Page 337 Maintenance Record ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE READING SERVICED BY 7-45...
  • Page 338 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-46...

  • Page 339: Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

    If after contacting facility management. appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. Canada. contact GM o f Canada Customer Assistance Center i n Oshawn by calling 1-800-263--3777 (English) o r 1-800-263-7854 (French).

  • Page 340: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd)

    Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Oldsmobile, write to: United States Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Central Office 920 Townsend St.

  • Page 341: Gm Participation In Bbb Auto Line - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

    General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation i n this program. Both Oldsmobile and your Oldslnobile retailer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately acldressed.

  • Page 342: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Oldsmobile. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.

  • Page 343: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government

    In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

  • Page 344: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features And Benefits

    United States. Trained Customer Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance Aurora drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility, take y o ~ ~ r request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any...

  • Page 345: Service And Owner Publications

    Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's lnanuals and other service literature are available for purchase for current and many past model General Motors vehicles. u. s. I-800-55 1-4 123 Canada 1-800-668-5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair infornution for a l l chassis and body systems.
  • Page 346 NOTES...
  • Page 347 Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet ......Accessory Power Retained ..... . . Adding Brake Fluid .
  • Page 348 ......Automatic Transaxle ....... . Adding Fluid Checking Fluid Fluid Life Monitor...
  • Page 349 ......Chemical Paint Spotting Chilcl Restraints ....... . .
  • Page 350 ......Driver Information Center Driving ........City .
  • Page 351 Fi Iter Air Cleaner ......Oil ........Finish Care .
  • Page 352 Heater. Engine Coolant (Engine Block) ......Highway Hypnosis ......Roads Hill and Mountain .
  • Page 353 Parking Brake Indicator ..... . . 2-66 ... . Removing and Replacing Bulbs .
  • Page 354 ....... . . P a i n [ Spotting Park .
  • Page 355 Restraints. Head ....... . . Retained Accessory Power ......Reverse Gear Position .
  • Page 356 ....... . Settingtheclock Sheet Metal Damage ....Shift, Brake-Transaxle Interlock .
  • Page 357 Tracrion Control System Active Light ... 2.68. 4-8 Traction Control System Warning Light Trailer Brakes ........Trailer Towing .
  • Page 358 Wheel ........Alignment ........A l u m i n u m .
  • Page 359 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS 9-13...
  • Page 360 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage MILEAGE AMOUNT DATE COMMENTS 9-14...
  • Page 361 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage 9-15...
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  • Page 363 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage 9-17...
  • Page 364 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage 9-18...
  • Page 365 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage COMMENTS...
  • Page 366 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS...
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  • Page 368 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CONINIENTS 9-22...
  • Page 369 Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage 9-23...
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