Oldsmobile 1997 Aurora

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual4
How to Use this Manual5
Safety Warnings and Symbols5
Vehicle Damage Warnings6
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems9
Seats and Seat Controls10
Power Seats10
Power Lumbar Control11
Memory Seat11
Reclining Front Seatbacks13
Head Restraints14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone14
Why Safety Belts Work15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly19
Driver Position19
Lap-Shoulder Belt19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy26
Right Front Passenger Position27
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)27
How the Air Bag System Works29
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults37
Center Passenger Position39
Smaller Children and Babies41
Child Restraints43
Where to Put the Restraint43
Top Strap44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position49
Larger Children51
Safety Belt Extender54
Checking Your Restraint Systems54
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash55
Section 2 Features and Controls57
Door Locks60
Central Door Unlocking System60
Door Ajar Reminder61
Programmable Automatic Door Locks61
Rear Door Security Locks63
Remote Lock Control64
Anti-Lockout Feature64
Leaving Your Vehicle64
Operation65
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle69
Battery Replacement69
Trunk Lock Release71
Remote Trunk Release Lockout71
Trunk Security Override71
Key in the Ignition72
Parking at Night72
Parking Lots73
Universal Theft-Deterrent73
Testing the Alarm74
Ignition Positions77
Starting Your Engine78
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)80
Automatic Transaxle Operation81
Parking Brake84
Shifting into PARK (P)85
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running86
Torque Lock87
Shifting out of PARK (P)87
Parking over Things that Burn88
Engine Exhaust88
Running Your Engine While You're Parked89
Power Windows90
Tilt Wheel91
Turn and Lane-Change Signals92
Lamps on Reminder93
Flash-To-Pass94
Windshield Wipers95
Windshield Washer96
Cruise Control96
Daytime Running Lamps100
Fog Lamps101
Cornering Lamps101
Twilight Sentinel102
Interior Lamps102
Instrument Panel Brightness102
Illuminated Entry104
Perimeter Lighting104
Front Reading Lamps105
Rear Reading Lamps106
Trunk Lamp106
Convex Outside Mirror110
Storage Compartments110
Convenience Net112
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter113
Sun Visors114
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors114
Cellular Telephone (Option)115
Accessory Power Outlet115
Garment Hook115
Assist Handles115
Sunroof (Option)116
Universal Transmitter117
Programming the Transmitter117
Operating the Transmitter118
Erasing Channels119
Instrument Panel120
Instrument Panel Cluster122
Odometer and Trip Odometer123
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators124
Safety Belt Reminder Light125
Airbag Readiness Light125
Battery Warning Light126
Brake System Warning Light126
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light128
Traction Control System Active Light129
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage130
Service Engine Soon131
Oil Pressure Warning Light133
Driver Information Center136
Fuel Economy137
Distance to Destination140
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)140
Elapsed Time (ET)141
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems145
Comfort Controls146
Automatic Electronic Climate Control146
Air Conditioning150
Ventilation System151
Defogging and Defrosting153
Rear Window Defogger153
Passenger Temperature Control154
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control154
Audio Systems155
Setting the Clock155
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control155
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option)166
Theft-Deterrent Feature169
Understanding Radio Reception173
Tips about Your Audio System173
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player174
Care of Your Compact Discs174
Power Antenna Mast Care175
Section 4 Your Dri.ving and the Road177
Defensive Driving178
Drunken Driving179
Control of a Vehicle182
Anti-Lock Brakes183
Traction Control System185
Braking in Emergencies187
Power Steering187
Steering Tips187
Steering in Emergencies188
Off-Road Recovery189
Loss of Control191
Driving at Night192
Night Vision193
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads194
Driving through Deep Standing Water196
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips196
City Driving197
Freeway Driving198
Highway Hypnosis200
Hill and Mountain Roads200
Winter Driving202
Driving on Snow or Ice203
If You're Caught in a Blizzard204
Electronic Level Control207
Towing a Trailer208
Weight of the Trailer Tongue210
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires211
Safety Chains211
Trailer Brakes212
Driving with a Trailer212
Following Distance212
Making Turns213
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer213
Driving on Grades213
Parking on Hills213
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill214
Maintenance When Trailer Towing214
Section 5 Problems on the Road217
Hazard Warning Flashers218
Other Warning Devices219
Jump Starting219
Towing Your Vehicle224
Front Towing227
Rear Towing229
Engine Overheating230
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode230
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine231
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine232
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank235
If a Tire Goes Flat239
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools241
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire243
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools248
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools249
Compact Spare Tire250
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow251
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out251
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care253
Doing Your Own Service Work254
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle255
Filling Your Tank257
Checking Things under the Hood260
Checking Engine Oil263
What Kind of Oil to Use264
Engine Oil Additives266
When to Change Engine Oil266
What to Do with Used Oil267
Air Cleaner267
Automatic Transaxle Fluid270
When to Check and Change270
How to Check271
How to Add Fluid273
Engine Coolant273
What to Use274
Checking Coolant275
When to Check Power Steering Fluid278
How to Check Power Steering Fluid278
Adding Washer Fluid279
Windshield Washer Fluid279
Brake Fluid280
Brake Wear282
Brake Pedal Travel283
Replacing Brake System Parts283
Vehicle Storage285
Bulb Replacement285
Halogen Bulbs285
Headlamp Aiming289
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement296
Tire Inspection and Rotation298
Buying New Tires300
Uniform Tire Quality Grading301
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance302
Wheel Replacement302
Tire Chains304
Appearance Care304
Cleaning Vinyl307
Cleaning Leather307
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel307
Care of Safety Belts308
Cleaning Glass Surfaces308
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades308
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels310
Cleaning Tires310
Sheet Metal Damage310
Finish Damage311
Underbody Maintenance311
Chemical Paint Spotting311
Appearance Care Materials Chart312
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)313
Engine Identification313
Service Parts Identification Label313
Electrical System314
Add-On Electrical Equipment314
Fuses and Circuit Breakers315
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion317
Replacement Bulbs324
Capacities and Specifications325
Air Conditioning Refrigerants326
Engine Specifications326
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts326
Vehicle Dimensions326
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule329
Your Vehicle and the Environment330
How this Section Is Organized331
Using Your Maintenance Schedule332
Short Trip/City Intervals333
Long Trip/Highway Intervals334
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule335
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule340
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule356
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule359
At each Fuel Fill367
At Least Once a Month367
At Least Twice a Year368
At Least Once a Year368
Maintenance Record374
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information379
Customer Satisfaction Procedure380
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users382
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits383
Who Is Covered384
Canadian Roadside Assistance384
Courtesy Transportation384
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program385
Warranty Information386
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government386
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government387
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors387
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada387

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