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  • Page 7 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
  • Page 8 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 vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
  • Page 9 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together things quickly.
  • Page 10 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book 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 covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
  • Page 11 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important for you and are used your passengers original battery: whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT UNLOCK EYES BY...
  • Page 12 NOTES...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Aurora and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About...

  • Page 14: Seats And Seat Controls

    Seats and Seat Controls This part tells about the seats and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the driver’s and passenger’s door panels. Horizontal Control raising the forward edge of the button. Lower the front how to adjust them, the seat by lowering the forward edge of the button.
  • Page 15 Power Lumbar Control .._ The power lumbar controls are located on the driver’s and passenger’s door panels. The rear lumbar control adjusts upper lumbar support, and the front control adjusts lower lumbar support. Press the front of the switch to increase support. Press the back of the switch to decrease support.
  • Page 16 The seat cushion and mirror positions will be stored for the number pressed. Repeat the procedure to store another position with the other number if desired. To adjust the seat and mirrors to the stored position, press the number corresponding to the position. The memory function will only work with the gearshift in PARK (P).
  • Page 17 If you prefer to program the exit seat position, which moves the seat completely down and back, follow these steps: 1. Press the SET button on the driver’s door panel. You will hear one beep. 2. Press one of the memory buttons on the driver’s door panel.
  • Page 18 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. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you your buckle up, safety belts can’t do their job...

  • Page 19: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. There are four different positions. Just grasp the top of the restraint and move it forward the way you want it to go until you hear a click.
  • Page 20 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
  • Page 21 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.
  • Page 22 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn’t stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-10...
  • Page 23 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. 1-11...

  • Page 24: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About

    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 25: 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 in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
  • Page 26 up on tne latcn plate to maKe sure YUII 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 27 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don’t, the adjustment feature won’t set, and you’ll have to start again. 5.
  • Page 28 Q . ’ wrong What’s with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16 ‘ CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
  • Page 29 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. can be seriously injured buckled the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 30 @’ wrong What’s with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
  • Page 31 12.' What's wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your retailer to fix it.

  • Page 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    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 33: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
  • Page 34 CAU LON:. Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure even with reduced-force frontal air bags. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
  • Page 35 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-23...
  • Page 36 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
  • Page 37 What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the passenger’s bag -- will be hot for parts of the bag that come into contact with you may...
  • Page 38 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag.

  • Page 39: Rear Seat Passengers

    Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
  • Page 40 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
  • Page 41 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.

  • Page 42: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
  • Page 43 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

  • Page 44: Center Passenger Position

    4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. 1-32 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together that you can take them out from the guides.
  • Page 45 Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.

  • Page 46: Children

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 47 -AUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
  • Page 48 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) 1-36 at only 25 mph (40 will suddenly become a 2404b.

  • Page 49: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it...
  • Page 50 A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need in a crash.
  • Page 51 A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
  • Page 52 A booster seat (F, G ) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (1 8 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts;...
  • Page 53 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
  • Page 54 Top Strap I f your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Aurora retailer to put it in for you. If you want to install anchor yourself, your retailer can tell you how to do it.
  • Page 55 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
  • Page 56 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
  • Page 57 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. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
  • Page 58 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
  • Page 59 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

  • Page 60: Larger Children

    6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7.
  • Page 61 If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
  • Page 62 1-50 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.

  • Page 63: Safety Belt Extender

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

  • Page 64: Replacing Restraint System Parts After

    Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. 1-52 see a If you ever...
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  • Page 67 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting 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.
  • Page 68 Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
  • Page 69 The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The door Keys are for the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the retailer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner. However, the ignition key may not have plug.

  • Page 70: Door Locks 2-3

    Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance being thrown out of the vehicle in a...
  • Page 71 Central Door Unlocking System If the driver’s door key is held in the unlock position for more than one second, all doors will unlock. Power Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch.
  • Page 72 Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature You can program the automatic door locks feature to change to the following modes: Mode Operation No automatic door lock or unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
  • Page 73 Personalization Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for each driver’s remote lock control transmitter. To turn the feature on: 1. Press and hold the lock position on the driver’s power door lock switch throughout this procedure. All of the doors will lock.
  • Page 74 To Open a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On Unlock the door from the inside, or from the outside using the remote lock control or central door unlocking feature. 2. Then open the door from the outside or from the outside using the remote lock control transmitter or central door unlocking feature.

  • Page 75: Remote Lock Control

    Anti-Lockout Feature The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the ignition with the driver’s door open. You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless the engine is running.
  • Page 76 This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to m). At times you may notice feet range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement or...
  • Page 77 Personalization Features The following list of features that are available on your vehicle can be programmed to the driver’s preference for each transmitter. Memory Door Locks: This feature programs your door locks to automatically lock or shifting in and out of PARK (P). Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote lock control...
  • Page 78 Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5. To change to another mode: 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Press and hold the lock position on the driver’s power door lock switch throughout this procedure. 3. Press the trunk button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode.
  • Page 79 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote lock control transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
  • Page 80 Trunk Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it. 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.

  • Page 81: Theft

    CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...

  • Page 82: Universal Theft-Deterrent

    Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? If possible, park in a busy, well lit area. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
  • Page 83 If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or remote lock control transmitter, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock or door locks are damaged. Your vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for several minutes, then will go off to save battery power.

  • Page 84: 2-1S Pass-Key

    PASS-Key@ I1 Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.

  • Page 85: New Vehicle "Break-In

    See your retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on or PASS-KEY SYSTEM FAULT appears, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your retailer.

  • Page 86: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition, you can turn the switch to five positions: ACCESSORY (A): In this position you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. LOCK (B): This is the only position in which you can remove the key.

  • Page 87: Starting Your Engine

    (E): START This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. FNOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.
  • Page 88 Starting Your 4.0L Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.

  • Page 89: Engine Coolant Heater (Option)

    Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
  • Page 90 Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 2-24 out of It is dangerous to get your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the...
  • Page 91 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow”...
  • Page 92 (0): AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than approximately 35 mph (55 push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 k m h ) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.

  • Page 93: Parking Brake

    Selectable Shift This button lets you change from a normal driving mode to a power mode. For general driving conditions, use the normal mode. Press the button on your shift lever the NORMAL or the POWER position. When it’s in the NORMAL position, the line on the button will be showing.

  • Page 94: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Releasing the parking brake: You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position.
  • Page 95 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) as follows: Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way down toward the front of your vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

  • Page 96: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

  • Page 97: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
  • Page 98 Windows Power Windows Switches on the driver’s armrest control each of the windows while the ignition is on or Retained Accessory Power is active. In addition, each passenger’s door armrest has a switch for its own window. Express-Down Window The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down feature.
  • Page 99 Running Your Engine While You’re P-_- I-ed It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to 7 O N : Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).

  • Page 100: Tilt Wheel

    Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you.
  • Page 101 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
  • Page 102 Headlamps <oo: Turn the band to this symbol to turn on: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps 2-36 -‘a- , Turn the band to this symbol Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps Turn the band to OFF to turn off the 1ampsAights.
  • Page 103 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel also will be on.
  • Page 104 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 it 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 105 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 106 your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System’’ in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.
  • Page 107 3. Push in the button at the end of the lever and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function.

  • Page 108: Exterior Lamps

    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button briefly.
  • Page 109 A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is off and The transaxle is not in PARK (P).
  • Page 110 Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps are designed to come on when you signal a turn. This will provide more light for cornering at night. Twilight Sentinel Twilight sentinel turns the headlamps, taillamps and TWILIGHT SfNTlNEL parking famps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside.

  • Page 111: Interior Lamps

    Light Sensor Your twilight sentinel and daytime running lamps work with the light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. If you do it will read “dark” and the headlamps will come on. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster, radio and climate control displays and control lights by rotating the INTERIOR LIGHTS control between...
  • Page 112 Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument displays during daylight while your headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim your instrument panel displays once again.
  • Page 113 To turn the feature on: Turn the ignition key to OFF Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors will lock. Press the instant alarm button on the remote lock control transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains off at this time and the horn will chirp one time.
  • Page 114 Rear Reading Lamps These lamps go on when you open the doors. You can also turn them on by pressing the button to the side of the lamp. Press it again to turn them off. Trunk Lamp When you open the trunk to its full open position, a lamp will come on inside the trunk.

  • Page 115: Mirrors

    MIRROR When set in the position, this mirror automatically changes to reduce glare behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic. The mirror also includes an eight-point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face.
  • Page 116 If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass heading for North, for example), there ( “ N ’ may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item.
  • Page 117 Compass Calibration If the letter “C” should ever appear in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways: Drive the vehicle in circles at five mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction, or Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.

  • Page 118: Storage Compartments

    Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
  • Page 119 In front of the storage area is a cupholder. Press and release the cupholder cover to open. Push the cupholder forward to lock it when in use. Press the cupholder back to its recessed position when not in use. Rear Storage Armrest Your vehicle has a rear storage armrest with a pass-through feature.
  • Page 120 Use this position for slightly larger loads. When installing the net in either position, be sure the “up label” (A) is pointing up. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Push and release the cover to reveal the front ashtray, lighter and accessory power outlet. 2-54 NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn...

  • Page 121: Cellular Telephone (Option)

    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 block glare from the front. To extend the visor at the sides, pull out the extension. Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors When you open the cover to the driver or passenger side visor vanity mirror, the lamps will come on.

  • Page 122: Universal Transmitter

    To open the sunroof, press the control switch rearward and release it to open the glass panel and sunshade. If you want to stop the sunroof in a partially open position, press the switch again. To fully open the sunroof, press the switch rearward again. The sunshade can also be opened by hand.
  • Page 123 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 124 If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the batteries in the hand-held transmitter are not dead. If you still cannot program it, rotate your hand-held transmitter end over end and try again.
  • Page 125 To program a garage door opener with the rolling code feature, do the following: Program your hand-held transmitter to the universal transmitter by following the steps provided under “Programming the Transmitter” earlier. Locate the training button on the garage door opener receiver.

  • Page 126: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel...
  • Page 127 The 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: A.
  • Page 128 Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
  • Page 129 Speedometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (M). Odometer and Trip Odometer Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).

  • Page 130: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). RPM X 1000 If your engine speed equals or exceeds the safe limit for operation, the message HOT REDUCE ENGINE RPM is displayed on the information center. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or when the message HOT.
  • Page 131 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous.
  • Page 132 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 VOLTS should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
  • Page 133 If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still to the on, have the vehicle towed for service.
  • Page 134 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay LOCK ANT’ on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
  • Page 135 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 136 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 fast-pulsed chime will sound, and the message ENGINE HOT A/C O W will appear in the information center.
  • Page 137 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission SERVICE control systems. ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
  • Page 138 the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
  • Page 139 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
  • Page 140 CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by...

  • Page 141: 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). It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated.
  • Page 142 Turn on the system by pressing any button except RESET, ENTER or OFF. When you turn on the ignition, the DIC will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off. Keep in mind that this also applies to the OFF mode.
  • Page 143 Fuel Press FUEL to see how much fuel has been used since 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 144 Engine oil life, such as: OIL LIFE 30% This is an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
  • Page 145 Check Oil Level Warning When CHECK OIL LEVEL appears, it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.9 L to 1.4 L) low. The message will appear only if the engine is running and it’s been at least eight minutes since the engine was last running.
  • Page 146 When the trip complete a chime will sound and the display will show: TRIP COMPLETE The trip complete message will go off when you press any button, or when you turn your ignition off, then on. The display returns to the mode displayed prior to the interruption.
  • Page 147 Set the year just 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? XXIDDNY and you’ll need to repeat the above steps.
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  • Page 151 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Automatic Electronic Climate Control Air Conditioning Heating...

  • Page 152: Comfort Controls

    Comfort Controls This section tells you how to operate your climate control system. Your climate control system uses ozone-friendly 134a refrigerant. Automatic Electronic Climate Control Your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Zone Automatic Electronic Climate Control System. You can use the automatic setting or override the automatic setting by using the manual controls.
  • Page 153 Temperature Buttons To adjust the comfort level you want maintained inside the vehicle, use the red and blue buttons located below the digital display. If you want a warmer comfort level, push the red button. If you want a cooler comfort level, push the blue button.
  • Page 154 Automatic Operation Press the AUTO-PUSH knob when you want the system to automatically adjust the interior temperature to your preference. When the system is set for automatic operation, air will come from the floor, upper or the windshield outlets depending on the temperature inside the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun load.
  • Page 155 Manual Operation You may override the automatic airflow distribution by rotating the AUTO-PUSH knob. After you rotate this knob, the comfort setting will be displayed for five seconds, then the outside temperature will be displayed. The fan control will remain in the automatic control mode unless you rotate the AUTO FAN knob to select a manual fan speed.

  • Page 156: Air Conditioning

    Operating the RECIRC mode in cold temperatures or under high humidity conditions may cause moisture to form on the inside of the windshield. If this condition occurs, deselect the RECIRC button. A/C ON: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off.

  • Page 157: Heating

    Heating In cold weather, if the automatic mode is selected (AUTO-PUSH knob indicator light is on), the system will automatically direct the airflow out of the lower floor outlets and the temperature door will be positioned at the full hot position. You can choose the extreme comfort setting of 90°F (32°C) but the system will not warm up any faster by selecting the extreme comfort setting.
  • Page 158 Rotate the control between the rear outlets up to direct air through the upper outlets. Rotate the control down to direct air through the lower outlets. Adjust the direction of aifflow from side to side with the controls in each outlet. Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet area between the base of the windshield and the hood free of ice,...

  • Page 159: Defogging And Defrosting

    Defogging and Defrosting cool, humid days use the defog setting to keep the windows clear while also providing heat through the lower outlets. Press DEF to quickly remove fog or ice from the windshield. Rear Window Defogger l l u J this button to warm the defogger grid on the rear window.

  • Page 160: Passenger Temperature Control

    NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Passenger Temperature Control With this feature, the right front seat passenger can control the comfort setting...

  • Page 161: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
  • Page 162 RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RCL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RCL button until the display flashes.
  • Page 163 SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds: and P SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning.
  • Page 164 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right.
  • Page 165 FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape advances. You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE. PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of the tape.
  • Page 166 CLN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player”...
  • Page 167 TONE: Press this button to select a tone while playing a compact disc. The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc. (This button is not available on the Bose radio.) SEEK: Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played.

  • Page 168: Trunk Mounted Cd Changer (Option)

    Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option) With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.
  • Page 169 Close the door by sliding it 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 magazine. This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded.
  • Page 170 If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or 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. The air is very humid.

  • Page 171: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    RCL: Press this button to see what track is currently playing. Press RCL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing. EL TM will appear on the display when in elapsed time mode. When a new track starts to play, the track number will also appear.
  • Page 172 Activating the Theft-Deterrent 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. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.

  • Page 173: Audio Steering Wheel Controls

    If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears.

  • Page 174: Understanding Radio Reception

    VOL: Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume. SEEK: Press this button to tune to the next strong radio station. When playing a cassette tape or compact disc, press SEEK to hear the next selection. There must be at least a three-second gap between selections on a cassette tape.

  • Page 175: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them.

  • Page 176: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    When using a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. If the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning.

  • Page 177: 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. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
  • Page 178 NOTES...
  • Page 179 Section 4 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 useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 4- 10 Steering...

  • Page 180: Defensive Driving

    “ A Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Aurora: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...

  • Page 181: 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 Vision...
  • Page 182 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 183: Control Of A Vehicle 4-2

    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. “I’ll 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? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.

  • Page 184: Braking

    Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
  • Page 185 If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
  • Page 186 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls bralung pressure accordingly.
  • Page 187 This light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel TRACTION spin. See “Traction Control ACTIVE System Active Light” in the Index. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage.

  • Page 188: Steering

    To turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button on the center console. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come but the system won't turn off right away.
  • Page 189 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
  • Page 190 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.

  • Page 191: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.

  • Page 192: Loss Of Control

    Do nor get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
  • Page 193 Skidding a skid, a driver can lose control of the vel-ucle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.

  • Page 194: Driving At Night 4-3

    Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.

  • Page 195: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little, Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps.
  • Page 196 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in 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.
  • Page 197 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or contact with the road.

  • Page 198: City Driving

    City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.

  • Page 199: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.

  • Page 200: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.

  • Page 201: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 202 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. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.

  • Page 203: Winter Driving

    You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter dri .vlng: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
  • Page 204 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip”...
  • Page 205 Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
  • Page 206 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

  • Page 207: Loading Your Vehicle

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
  • Page 208 GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, THEFT PREVENTION ON THE STANDARDS IN EFFECT MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door.

  • Page 209: Towing A Trailer

    CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
  • Page 210 That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.
  • Page 211 You can ask your retailer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile Central Office 920 Townsend Street P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, 48909 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited...
  • Page 212 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Tire-Loading Information label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
  • Page 213 Driving with a 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 214 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 215 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 PARK (P) yet. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
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  • Page 217 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning mashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5- 14 Engine Overheating Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat 5-24 5-24 Changing a Flat Tire...
  • Page 218 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. ..*,..,..Press down on the button ‘-...

  • Page 219: Other Warning Devices

    Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (1 00 your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
  • Page 220 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
  • Page 221 5. Find the positive and negative each battery or remote terminal. You should always use the remote positive terminal instead positive terminal on your battery. To open the remote positive the tab and open the cover. Using match near battery can cause battery gas to explode.
  • Page 222 7. Connect the red positive cable to the remote positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the terminal of the good battery. Use a positive remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one.
  • Page 223 9. Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery’s negative terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.

  • Page 224: Towing Your Vehicle

    13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. P a r t A. Heavy Metal Engine B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle T r y to have a retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle.
  • Page 225 When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to see them. To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
  • Page 226 A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
  • Page 227 Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or carcarrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
  • Page 228 These slots to be used when loading and securing to car-carrier equipment. Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the bottom of the body rail, behind the front wheels and the frame. 5-12 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.
  • Page 229 Rear Towing km/h), Tow Limits Attach T-hook chains to the T-hook slots in the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. miles Position the lower-sling crossbar just ahead of the front edge of the rear bumper. 5-13...

  • Page 230: Engine Overheating

    Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. Your driver information center will also display messages about engine overheating. See “Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index.
  • Page 231 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
  • Page 232 If No Steam Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.

  • Page 233: 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 Cooling Fans CAUT IN: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
  • Page 234 If it isn’t, the coolant level should CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center. If it is, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system, 5-18 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
  • Page 235 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level FULL 50/50 isn’t at COLD, add a water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
  • Page 236 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but get the overheat warning.
  • Page 237 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
  • Page 238 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper remove it. mixture, up to FULL COLD. 5-22...
  • Page 239 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.

  • Page 240: 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. If 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 fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
  • Page 241 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 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 242 The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B). 5-26 Insert the hooked end of the wheel wrench in one of the two small notches in the center cover and pry the cover off. Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as it could be scratched or damaged.
  • Page 243 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Position the wheel wrench securely over the wheel nuts to loosen, but don’t remove them. 2. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the jack to create a jack handle. 3.
  • Page 244 Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame to position the jack head. You’ll find the word JACK and an arrow stamped into the plastic near each notch. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack head until it fits firmly against the sheet metal next to the word JACK.
  • Page 245 5 . Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to the right on the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there’s enough room for the spare tire to fit. 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 7.
  • Page 246 9. 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. If a nut cannot be tightened by hand, use the wrench, and see your retailer right away.
  • Page 247 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 12. Then replace the wheel cover. Be sure to position the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the wheel.
  • Page 248 Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk. For storage, the jack must be raised until the screw end flush with the edge of the jack. Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could...

  • Page 249: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be (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 250: If You're Stuck In: Sand, Mud

    If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. I f you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured.
  • Page 251 & NOTES...
  • Page 252 NOTES 5-36...
  • Page 253 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. 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 254 Service Your retailer knows your vehicle best hope you’ll go to your retailer for be happy with it. all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Genuine Parts...

  • Page 255: Fuel

    You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
  • Page 256 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
  • Page 257 Fuels in Foreign Countries plan on driving in another country outside the United States Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 258 The cap is behind hinged door on the left your vehicle. The remote fuel door release can help keep your fuel tank from being siphoned. Always be sure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling. To open the fuel door (on the driver's side of the vehicle), press the button next to the trunk release...
  • Page 259 To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refueling, hang the tethered cap from the hook on the fuel door.

  • Page 260: Checking Things Under The Hood

    NOTICE: If you need new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your retailer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged.
  • Page 261 CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
  • Page 262 4.0L Engine When you open the hood, you'll see: A. Remote Positive Battery Terminal B. Windshield Washer fluid Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Oil Dipstick E Brake Fluid Reservoir G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (behind air cleaner) H.

  • Page 263: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message or the oil warning light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “Check Oil Level Message” or “Oil Pressure Warning Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly;...
  • Page 264 NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
  • Page 265 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. WEATHER / O F + l o o - +EO- +60- + 1 6 + 4 0 - - + 4 + 2 0 - - - 7 0 - - - 1 8 111.
  • Page 266 Engine Oil Additives your Don’t add anything to oil. Your retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has an Oil Life Indicator. The Oil Life Indicator will let you know when to change your oil and filter usually between 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500...

  • Page 267: Air Cleaner

    Air Cleaner To check or replace the air filter: 2. Release the tension of the wing screw clamp on the air intake hose where it attaches to the air cleaner cover near the top of the engine. Just turn the wing screw to the left, then detach the hose from the air 1 .
  • Page 268 4. There’s a temperature sensor on the corner of the air cleaner cover. Release the sensor’s electrical connector retainer, and pull up. 6-16 5. Unsnap the two clamps by pushing down on the top of the air cleaner cover and pushing in on the clamps toward the center of the cover.
  • Page 269 6. Remove the air filter. 7. Install the new air filter and reverse all steps to reinstall the cover, electrical wires, hose and clamp. Be sure the tabs of the air cleaner cover fit into the slots of the air cleaner housing. Then make sure both clamps are fully engaged.

  • Page 270: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
  • Page 271 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 1 80°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C).
  • Page 272 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid 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 273: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed years or 150,000 miles to remain in your vehicle for (240 000 k m ) whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL’...
  • Page 274 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
  • Page 275 Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn Never turn the surge tank pressure cap little when the engine and radiator are hot.
  • Page 276 When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark or a little higher. If the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT is displayed on your driver information center, it means you’re low on engine coolant. 6-24 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the...
  • Page 277 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system.

  • Page 278: Windshield Washer Fluid

    How To Check F wer Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
  • Page 279 Adding Washer Fluid There are two windshield washer fluid tanks. The upper tank (shown above) will empty first. When the lower tank contains 0.5 quarts (0.5 liters) or less, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.

  • Page 280: Brakes

    Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 281 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
  • Page 282 Brake Wear Your vehicle 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 (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
  • Page 283 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 have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
  • Page 284 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 (E).

  • Page 285: Bulb Replacement 6-7

    Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your retailer’s service department. For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. Halogen Bulbs ‘ CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
  • Page 286 Low-Beam Headlamp Bulbs If you need to replace a low-beam headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two bolts and pull out the headlamp assembly for more hand clearance. 2. Twist the bulb assembly one-sixth of a turn to the left and pull out the bulb assembly.
  • Page 287 High-Beam Headlamp Bulbs If you need to replace a high-beam headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the headlamp assembly if you need more hand clearance. 2. Pull up on the wiring harness. This unlocks the bulb. 3. Now you can reach in behind the lamp housing and pull out the bulb.

  • Page 288: Headlamp Aiming 6-7

    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 factory and should need no further adjustment. If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your retailer.
  • Page 289 If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment, follow these steps: Start with the vertical headlamp aim. Don't try to adjust the horizontal aim first. Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx@socket or T15 Torx screwdriver. 1. Check the vertical aim for each headlamp. The vehicle must be parked on a level surface.
  • Page 290 Exterior Rear Bulbs For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. A. Rear n r n Signal B. Taillamps 6-38 Taillamps 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.
  • Page 291 Unscrew the convenience net attachment nut. Open the trim panel door. Remove the two wing 4. Remove the taillamp filler screw located to the side nuts now exposed. of the taillamp filler panel. 6-39...
  • Page 292 5. Pull out the taillamp assembly to reach the bulb and pull it out. To replace, push the bulb back in. 6. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to replace the taillamp filler, wing nuts and carpeting. Rear lhrn Signal The rear turn signal bulb is located on the outboard edge of the taillamp assembly.
  • Page 293 2 . Use a 10 mm socket to remove the four bolts. There are two bolts on each side of the cover. 3. Pry off the cover and pull down to access the bulbs. 4. Press the locking tab of the bulb assembly. 6-41...
  • Page 294 5. Twist the socket one-quarter of a turn to the left (counterclockwise) and pull to remove. 6. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1 through 4 to replace the assembly and tighten the bolts. 6-42 Interior Lamps Front and Rear Reading Lamps To change the bulbs in the front and rear reading lamps, do the following: 1.

  • Page 295: Tires

    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 (B).
  • Page 296 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole.
  • Page 297 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at psi (420 Wa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them.
  • Page 298 Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 299 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
  • Page 300 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.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
  • Page 301 The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 302 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information.

  • Page 303: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
  • Page 304 Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum 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 powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
  • Page 305 Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. For stubborn stains, use leather cleaner. See your retailer for this product.
  • Page 306 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.

  • Page 307: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
  • Page 308 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.

  • Page 309: Underbody Maintenance

    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 of purchase, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 310: Appearance Care Materials Chart

    Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-58...

  • Page 311: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) I I r n l l l l l I 111 111111 IIII 11l 1 111111111I IIIIIIII 11111111 1 1 1 1 I I I I I IIIIIII E N G l N E A 6 9 8 MODEL YEAR CODE This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.

  • Page 312: Electrical System

    Electrical System Add-on Electrical EquiD: NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle 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 313 Maxifuse@/Relay Center It’s easy to check the fuses in this center. There are two locking arms on either side of the base of the cover. Reach down and unsnap each one by pulling the cover toward you, then pushing it away while pulling up.
  • Page 314 Instrument Panel Fuse Block This fuse block is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To open it, push the latch to the left, then pull, and the door will open. You’ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover.
  • Page 315 Fuse Usage Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) Injectors Anti-Lock Brake System Left Exterior Lamps Turn Signal Lamps Injectors Climate Controls Right Exterior Lamps Chime (Ignition l), Memory Set Powertrain Control Module, PASS-Key@II Auxiliary Power Interior Lamps Shift Solenoids Linear EGR Cruise Control Perimeter Lights Fuse...

  • Page 316: Removing The Rear Seat Cushion

    Removing the Rear Seat Cushion To access the battery and rear compartment fuse panels, the rear seat cushion must be removed. This procedure is somewhat difficult. You may wish to have your retailer do this for you. NOTICE: The battery and main fuse boxes are located under the rear seat cushion.
  • Page 317 A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the next passenger.
  • Page 318 REAR COMPARTMENT DRIVER SIDE FUSE BLOCK FPMP ACSRY 6-66 Fuse DDooR UNLOCK 7 - 10 DBFG - RR 17-22 OPEN Usage Open Electronic Level Control Relay Trunk Release Relay Open Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Open Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone) Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone) Open Spare...
  • Page 319 REAR COMPARTMENT PASSENGER SIDE FUSE BLOCK PCM! IGN 3 HDLP VATS S I ' Fuse Usage Spare Open Breaker -- Power Window, Sunroof Spare Open Spare Open I t i N I Breaker -- Power Seat Spare 12, 13 Open Power Seat Breaker -- Headlamps HVAC Blower Motor...
  • Page 320 Fuse Usage Trunk and Fuel Door Releases and Trunk Pull Down Electronic Level Control Heated Seat, Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps Base@ Stereo (Option) Power Door Locks Interior Lam] Hazard Lamps, xoplamps Parking Lamps Heated Outside Mirror Open Fuse Usage 33 Fuel Door Release 34 Cooling Fan Relay Battery...
  • Page 321 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK HORN COOLING FAN #2 Fuse FOG LAMP 2 COOLING FAN # 3 Usage Air Conditioning Center Open Open Horn Open Fog Lamp 2 Cooling Fan #2 Cooling Fan #3 Cooling Fan ABS Main ABS Pump Motor Fog Lamp Horn...
  • Page 322 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS Front ....Front Turn Signal Lamps Halogen Headlamps Low Beam ......High Beam Rear Back-up Lamps...
  • Page 323 Power Steering ..... . . Pump Only ....Complete System Tire Pressures .
  • Page 324 Vehicle Dimensions ....Length .205.4 inches (522 cm) ....Width Height .
  • Page 325 NOTES...
  • Page 326 NOTES 6-74...
  • Page 327 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Aurora. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction How this Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule 7- 14 Part B: Owner Checks and Services 7- 18...
  • Page 328 IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Aurora retailer for details. 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 329 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 330 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 331 Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
  • Page 332 Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles ( I 2 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote Rotate tires.
  • Page 333 Maintenance Schedule Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor. See “Engine Oil”...
  • Page 334 Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor, If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote Rotate tires.
  • Page 335 Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor.
  • Page 336 Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 337 Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote Rotate tires.
  • Page 338 Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change). (See footnote Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 339 Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and bottom screens if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
  • Page 340 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services 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 vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown P a r t...
  • Page 341 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure me safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
  • Page 342 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
  • Page 343 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK.
  • Page 344 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your retailer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
  • Page 345 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system.
  • Page 346 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your retailer. USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “S tarburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
  • Page 347 FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Chassis No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI GC-LB. GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Windshield Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 105 15 1 5) or equivalent. Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol Hood Latch (GM Part No.
  • Page 348 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 SERVICED READING Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
  • Page 349 Maintenance Record ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE SERVICED BY READING...
  • Page 350 Maintenance Record 7-24...
  • Page 351 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...

  • Page 352: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Customer Satisfaction Procedure Oldsmobile retailers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of retail facility management.
  • Page 353 If after contacting a member of retail facility management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

  • Page 354: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone

    Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Network. Any TTY user can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing: -800-833-OLDS. (TTY users in Canada can dial...

  • Page 355: Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program

    Assistance Representatives, on-call to render assistance Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility, take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program.

  • Page 356: Canadian Roadside Assistance

    Who Is Covered? Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1998 Oldsmobile vehicles.* Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, regardless o f the driver, and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper warranty period. Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile’s judgement the claims become excessive in...

  • Page 357: Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

    Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a...

  • Page 358: Warranty Information

    Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

  • Page 359: Reporting Safety Defects To The

    In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343-6006 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 360 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing the Service Publication Order Form in this book or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
  • Page 361 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-782-4356 (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Onlv 1-31 3-865-5927 PUBLICATION FORM ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER Service Manual Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio Owner's Manual Without Portfolio NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
  • Page 362 NOTES 8-12...
  • Page 363 Section 9 Index ......Accessory Power Outlet ........Air Bag .
  • Page 364 ......Battery Voltage Message ....... . . BBB Auto Line .
  • Page 365 ......Outside of Your Vehicle ......Special Problems .
  • Page 366 Driving ........City .
  • Page 367 ....... . Fluid Capacities ......Fluids and Lubricants .
  • Page 368 ......Exhaust Systems Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal ........Steering .
  • Page 369 ......Rear Door Security ........T r ~ n k .
  • Page 370 Parkmg ........AtNight ........Brake .
  • Page 371 Remote Lock Control ....Memory Seat and Mirrors Personalization Resynchronization SecurityFeedback Replacement Bulbs Parts Wheel Replacing Safety Belts ......Reporting Safety Defects Restraints Checking...
  • Page 372 ....Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle SecurityFeedback Selectable Shift Service Bulletins. Ordering EngineSoonLight Manuals. Ordering Parts Identification Label Publications. Ordering ......Work.
  • Page 373 ......Tilt Steering Wheel ....... Time.
  • Page 374 ....Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ......Twilight Sentinel .
  • Page 376 Displacement 4.0 Liters Order Firing...
  • Page 377 Crankcase (Engine O i l . . ’ with Filter Change) Fuel Tank Height Width Front Tread Rear Tread...
  • Page 378 Remote Baftery Terminal The Detco Freedom battery needs no water. ,,1: Page 6-11 Engine g o o / G Swge Tank Page shield Washer Fluid Door Fuel Rem2e Inside center console \ - = I kemiumfuel Recommended WC@&>.' !''''%e unleaded gas only, 91 Octane or higher.

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