Oldsmobile 1996 Aurora

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual4
How to Use this Manual5
Safety Warnings and Symbols5
Features and Controls5
Index5
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems9
Power Seats9
Seats and Seat Controls9
Power Lumbar Control10
Memory Seat11
Reclining Front Seatbacks12
About Safety Belts and the Answers18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly19
Driver Position19
Lap-Shoulder Belt19
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)26
How the Air Bag System Works28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy32
Right Front Passenger Position32
Rear Seat Passengers32
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions33
Center Passenger Position38
Smaller Children and Babies40
Top Strap43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position48
Larger Children50
Safety Belt Extender53
Checking Your Restraint Systems53
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash54
Section 2 Features and Controls57
Door Locks59
Central Door Unlocking System59
Power Door Locks60
Programmable Automatic Door Locks60
Rear Door Security Locks62
Anti-Lockout Feature63
Leaving Your Vehicle63
Remote Lock Control64
Operation65
Battery Replacement67
Trunk Lock Release69
Remote Trunk Release Lockout69
Trunk Security Override70
Key in the Ignition70
Parking at Night71
Parking Lots71
Universal Theft-Deterrent71
Testing the Alarm72
Ignition Positions75
Key Reminder Warning76
Starting Your Engine76
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)78
Automatic Transaxle Operation79
Parking Brake82
Shifting into Park83
Torque Lock85
Shifting out of PARK (P)85
Engine Exhaust86
Running Your Engine While You're Parked87
Power Windows88
Tilt Wheel89
Headlamp High/Low-Beam92
Flash-To-Pass92
Cruise Control93
Windshield Washer98
Daytime Running Lamps98
Fog Lamps99
Cornering Lamps100
Twilight Sentinel100
Interior Lamps101
Exit Lighting102
Illuminated Entry102
Perimeter Lighting102
Front Reading Lamps103
Rear Reading Lamps103
Trunk Lamp103
Convex Outside Mirror105
Storage Compartments106
Glove Box106
Convenience Net107
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter108
Sun Visors109
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors109
Accessory Power Outlet110
Sunroof (Option)110
Programming the Transmitter112
Operating the Transmitter113
Erasing Channels113
Instrument Panel114
Instrument Panel Cluster116
Odometer and Trip Odometer117
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators118
Safety Belt Reminder Light119
Airbag Readiness Light120
Brake System Warning Light121
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light122
Traction Active124
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage124
Service Engine Soon125
Oil Pressure Warning Light128
Fuel Economy131
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems139
Automatic Electronic Climate Control139
Air Conditioning143
Ventilation System144
Defogging and Defrosting146
Rear Window Defogger146
Passenger Temperature Control147
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control148
Audio Systems148
Setting the Clock148
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control155
Theft-Deterrent Feature161
Understanding Radio Reception164
Tips about Your Audio System164
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player164
Care of Your Compact Discs165
Power Antenna Mast Care166
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road169
Defensive Driving169
Control of a Vehicle173
Anti-Lock Brakes174
Traction Control System176
Loss of Control182
Driving at Night183
Driving through Deep Standing Water187
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips187
City Driving188
Before Leaving on a Long Trip190
Winter Driving193
Driving on Snow or Ice194
If You're Caught in a Blizzard195
Loading Your Vehicle197
Towing a Trailer199
Electronic Level Control199
Weight of the Trailer Tongue201
Safety Chains203
Trailer Brakes203
Driving with a Trailer203
Following Distance204
Making Turns204
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer205
Driving on Grades205
Parking on Hills205
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill206
Maintenance When Trailer Towing206
Section 5 Problems on the Road209
Hazard Warning Flashers209
Other Warning Devices210
Jump Starting210
Towing Your Vehicle216
Front Towing219
Rear Towing221
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode222
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine224
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank227
If a Tire Goes Flat232
Changing a Flat Tire232
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools233
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire236
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools241
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools242
Compact Spare Tire242
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow243
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care247
Doing Your Own Service Work247
Fuels in Foreign Countries249
Filling Your Tank250
Checking Engine Oil256
What Kind of Oil to Use257
When to Change Engine Oil259
What to Do with Used Oil259
Air Cleaner260
Automatic Transaxle Fluid263
When to Check and Change263
How to Check263
How to Add Fluid265
Engine Coolant266
Checking Coolant268
When to Check Power Steering Fluid270
How to Check Power Steering Fluid270
What to Use271
Adding Washer Fluid271
Windshield Washer Fluid271
Brake Wear274
Brake Pedal Travel275
Brake Adjustment275
Replacing Brake System Parts275
Vehicle Storage277
Headlamp Aiming281
Tire Pressure287
Tire Inspection and Rotation288
Buying New Tires290
Uniform Tire Quality Grading291
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance292
Wheel Replacement292
Tire Chains293
Appearance Care294
Cleaning Vinyl296
Care of Safety Belts297
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades298
Washing Your Vehicle298
Finish Care299
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels299
Finish Damage300
Underbody Maintenance300
Chemical Paint Spotting300
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)302
Engine Identification302
Service Parts Identification Label302
Electrical System303
Fuses and Circuit Breakers304
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion306
Replacement Bulbs313
Capacities and Specifications314
Air Conditioning Refrigerants315
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts315
Your Vehicle and the Environment319
How this Section Is Organized320
Using Your Maintenance Schedule321
Selecting the Right Schedule321
Maintenance Schedule322
Short Trip/City Definition322
Short Trip/City Intervals322
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule324
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule341
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule345
At each Fuel Fill356
At Least Once a Month356
At Least Twice a Year357
At Least Once a Year357
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users367
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits368
Who Is Covered368
Canadian Roadside Assistance369
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government371
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government372
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors372
Service and Owner Publications373
Service Bulletins374
Owner Publications374

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