Name: Oldsmobile 1999 Aurora
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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider

doesn’t stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by something.

In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual2
How to Use this Manual3
Safety Warnings and Symbols3
Vehicle Damage Warnings4
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems7
Seats and Seat Controls8
Power Seats8
Power Lumbar Control9
Memory Seat and Mirrors9
Reclining Front Seatbacks12
Head Restraints13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone13
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
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle32
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions33
Rear Seat Passengers33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults36
Center Passenger Position38
Lap Belt39
Smaller Children and Babies40
Child Restraints43
Where to Put the Restraint47
Top Strap48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position52
Larger Children54
Safety Belt Extender57
Checking Your Restraint Systems57
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash58
Section 2 Features and Controls59
Door Locks62
Central Door Unlocking System62
Power Door Locks63
Door Ajar Reminder63
Programmable Automatic Door Locks63
Delayed Locking64
Rear Door Security Locks65
Anti-Lockout Feature67
Leaving Your Vehicle67
Remote Lock Control67
Operation68
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle70
Battery Replacement70
Trunk Lock Release72
Remote Trunk Release72
Trunk Security Override73
Parking Lots74
Universal Theft - Deterrent74
Testing the Alarm75
Ignition Positions78
Key Reminder Warning79
Retained Accessory Power79
Starting Your Engine79
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)81
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater81
Automatic Transaxle Operation82
Parking Brake85
Shifting into PARK (P)86
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running87
Torque Lock87
Shifting out of PARK (P)88
Parking over Things that Burn89
Engine Exhaust89
Running Your Engine While You're Parked90
Power Windows91
Tilt Wheel92
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever92
Turn and Lane-Change Signals93
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer94
Lamps on Reminder95
Windshield Wipers95
Flash-To-Pass95
Windshield Washer96
Cruise Control97
Exterior Lamps100
Daytime Running Lamps100
Fog Lamps101
Cornering Lamps101
Interior Lamps102
Twilight Sentinel102
Instrument Panel Brightness Control102
Courtesy Lamps102
Exit Lighting103
Parade Dimming103
Perimeter Lighting103
Theater Dimming103
Front Reading Lamps104
Rear Reading Lamps105
Trunk Lamp105
Convex Outside Mirror108
Storage Compartments109
Glove Box109
Convenience Net110
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter111
Sun Visors111
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors111
Accessory Power Outlet112
Assist Handles112
Garment Hook112
Sunroof (Option)113
Universal Transmitter114
Programming the Transmitter115
Erasing Channels117
The Instrument Panel118
Instrument Panel Cluster120
Odometer and Trip Odometer121
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators122
Safety Belt Reminder Light123
Airbag Readiness Light123
Battery Warning Light124
Brake System Warning Light124
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light126
Traction Control System Active Light127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp129
Service Engine Soon Light129
Oil Pressure Warning Light131
Cruise Light132
Driver Information Center133
Fuel Economy134
Fuel Range135
Average Speed135
Distance to Destination137
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)138
Elapsed Time (ET)139
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems143
Comfort Controls144
Automatic Electronic Climate Control144
Air Conditioning148
Defogging and Defrosting149
Rear Window Defogger149
Ventilation System150
Passenger Temperature Control150
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control151
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control152
Audio Systems152
Setting the Clock152
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)159
Theft-Deterrent Feature162
Audio Steering Wheel Controls164
Understanding Radio Reception165
Tips about Your Audio System165
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player166
Care of Your Compact Disc Player167
Power Antenna Mast Care168
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road171
Defensive Driving172
Drunken Driving173
Control of a Vehicle175
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)177
Traction Control System178
Braking in Emergencies180
Power Steering180
Steering Tips181
Steering in Emergencies182
Off-Road Recovery183
Loss of Control184
Driving at Night186
Night Vision186
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads187
Driving through Deep Standing Water189
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips189
City Driving190
Freeway Driving191
Before Leaving on a Long Trip192
Highway Hypnosis193
Hill and Mountain Roads193
Winter Driving195
Driving on Snow or Ice196
If You're Caught in a Blizzard197
Recreational Vehicle Towing199
Loading Your Vehicle200
Electronic Level Control201
Towing a Trailer202
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer202
Weight of the Trailer203
Weight of the Trailer Tongue204
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires204
Safety Chains205
Trailer Brakes205
Driving with a Trailer205
Following Distance206
Making Turns206
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer207
Driving on Grades207
Parking on Hills207
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill208
Maintenance When Trailer Towing208
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing208
Section 5 Problems on the Road209
Hazard Warning Flashers210
Jump Starting211
Other Warning Devices211
Towing Your Vehicle216
Engine Overheating217
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode217
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine218
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine219
Cooling System220
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank222
If a Tire Goes Flat226
Changing a Flat Tire227
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools228
Removing the Wheel Cover229
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire229
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools234
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools235
Compact Spare Tire236
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow237
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out237
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care239
Doing Your Own Service Work240
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle241
Fuels in Foreign Countries243
Filling Your Tank243
Filling a Portable Fuel Container246
Checking Things under the Hood246
Hood Release247
Checking Engine Oil249
When to Add Engine Oil249
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use250
Engine Oil Additives252
When to Change Engine Oil252
What to Do with Used Oil252
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter253
Automatic Transaxle Fluid256
When to Check and Change256
How to Check256
How to Add Fluid258
Engine Coolant259
What to Use260
Checking Coolant261
When to Check Power Steering Fluid263
How to Check Power Steering Fluid264
Windshield Washer Fluid264
Adding Washer Fluid265
Brake Fluid266
Brake Wear268
Brake Pedal Travel268
Brake Adjustment268
Replacing Brake System Parts269
Vehicle Storage270
Bulb Replacement271
Halogen Bulbs271
Front Turn Signal276
Rear Turn Signal278
Back-Up Lamps278
Interior Lamps280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement281
Inflation -- Tire Pressure282
Tire Inspection and Rotation283
Buying New Tires285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading286
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance287
Wheel Replacement287
Tire Chains288
Appearance Care289
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle289
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet289
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems290
Care of Safety Belts291
Cleaning Vinyl291
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components291
Cleaning Leather291
Cleaning Glass Surfaces292
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades292
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle293
Washing Your Vehicle293
Finish Care293
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome - Plated Wheels294
Cleaning Tires294
Sheet Metal Damage295
Finish Damage295
Underbody Maintenance295
Chemical Paint Spotting295
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials296
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)297
Engine Identification297
Service Parts Identification Label297
Electrical System298
Fuses and Circuit Breakers299
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion302
Replacement Bulbs308
Capacities and Specifications308
Engine Specifications309
Air Conditioning Refrigerants309
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts309
Vehicle Dimensions310
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule311
Your Vehicle and the Environment312
How this Section Is Organized313
Using Your Maintenance Schedule314
Scheduled Maintenance315
At each Fuel Fill324
At Least Once a Month324
At Least Twice a Year325
Exhaust System Inspection328
Engine Cooling System Inspection328
Throttle System Inspection329
Brake System Inspection329
Maintenance Record332
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information335
Customer Satisfaction Procedure336
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users338
Customer Assistance Offices338
All Overseas Locations339
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities339
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits340
Security While You Travel340
Canadian Roadside Assistance341
Courtesy Transportation341
Plan Ahead When Possible342
Transportation Options342
Additional Program Information343
Warranty Information343
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government344
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government344
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors345
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada345
Section 9 Index349

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Brand	Oldsmobile
Model	1999 Aurora
Category	Automobile
Language	English