Oldsmobile AURORA 2002 - Why Safety Belts Work

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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.

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
How to Use this Manual4
Safety Warnings and Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Vehicle Symbols5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems7
Seats and Seat Controls8
Manual Lumbar Support (if Equipped)8
Power Seats9
Memory Seat and Mirrors (if Equipped)10
Reclining Front Seatbacks12
Head Restraints14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone14
Why Safety Belts Work16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly20
Driver Position20
Lap-Shoulder Belt20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy26
Right Front Passenger Position27
Air Bag Systems27
How the Air Bag Systems Work30
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle35
Rear Seat Passenger Positions35
Rear Seat Passengers35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults39
Infants and Young Children41
Restraint Systems for Children45
Where to Put the Restraint48
Top Strap48
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position54
Older Children57
Safety Belt Extender60
Checking Your Restraint Systems60
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash60
Section 2 Features and Controls61
Power Windows63
Door Locks66
Central Door Unlocking System67
Door Ajar Reminder67
Power Door Locks67
Programmable Automatic Door Locks67
Delayed Locking68
Rear Door Security Lock69
Anti-Lockout Feature69
Leaving Your Vehicle70
Remote Keyless Entry System70
Operation71
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle73
Battery Replacement73
Trunk Lock Release75
Remote Trunk Release75
Trunk Release Handle76
Key in the Ignition77
Parking at Night77
Parking Lots77
Universal Theft - Deterrent78
Testing the Alarm79
Ignition Positions82
Key Reminder Warning83
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)83
Starting Your Engine84
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)85
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater85
Automatic Transaxle Operation86
Parking Brake89
Shifting into PARK (P)90
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running91
Torque Lock91
Shifting out of PARK (P)92
Parking over Things that Burn92
Engine Exhaust93
Running Your Engine While You're Parked93
Tilt Wheel94
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever95
Turn and Lane-Change Signals95
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer96
Flash-To-Pass Feature97
Windshield Wipers97
Windshield Washer99
Cruise Control100
Exterior Lamps103
Lamps on Reminder104
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)104
Automatic Headlamps105
Fog Lamps106
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver106
Interior Lamps107
Courtesy Lamps107
Illuminated Entry108
Parade Dimming109
Front Reading Lamps109
Perimeter Lighting109
Rear Reading Lamps110
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver110
Battery Load Management110
Storage Compartments115
Rear Armrest115
Glove Box115
Convenience Net115
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter116
Sun Visors117
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors117
Accessory Power Outlet117
Onstar System (if Equipped)118
Cellular Antenna119
Onstar Services119
Onstar System Limitations121
Assist Handles121
Floor Mats121
Sunroof (Option)122
Homelink Transmitter (if Equipped)123
Programming the Homelink Transmitter123
Training a Garage Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (if Equipped)124
Canadian Programming125
Resetting Defaults125
Instrument Panel Cluster128
Speedometer and Odometer129
Trip Odometer129
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators130
Safety Belt Reminder Light131
Airbag Readiness Light132
Battery Warning Light133
Brake System Warning Light133
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light134
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage136
Traction Control System Active Light136
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)137
Oil Pressure Light141
Cruise Light142
Fuel Gage142
Driver Information Center (DIC)143
Fuel Economy146
DIC Warnings and Messages155
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems157
Comfort Controls158
Automatic Electronic Climate Control158
Air Conditioning162
Defogging and Defrosting163
Rear Window Defogger164
Ventilation System164
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control166
Audio Systems166
Setting the Clock166
Navigation/Radio System (Option)176
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)177
Personal Choice Radio Controls (if Equipped)181
Theft-Deterrent Feature181
Audio Steering Wheel Controls182
Understanding Radio Reception182
Tips about Your Audio System183
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player184
Care of Your Compact Disc Player185
Diversity Antenna System186
Chime Level Adjustment186
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road187
Defensive Driving188
Drunken Driving189
Control of a Vehicle192
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)193
Traction Control System (if Equipped)195
Braking in Emergencies195
Power Steering197
Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering197
Steering Tips197
Steering in Emergencies198
Off-Road Recovery199
Loss of Control201
Driving at Night202
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads204
Driving through Deep Standing Water206
Driving through Flowing Water206
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips206
City Driving207
Freeway Driving208
Before Leaving on a Long Trip209
Highway Hypnosis210
Hill and Mountain Roads210
Winter Driving212
Driving on Snow or Ice213
If You're Caught in a Blizzard214
Recreational Vehicle Towing216
Dinghy Towing217
Dolly Towing217
Loading Your Vehicle218
Electronic Level Control219
Towing a Trailer220
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer221
Weight of the Trailer221
Weight of the Trailer Tongue222
Safety Chains223
Trailer Brakes223
Trailer Wiring Harness223
Driving with a Trailer224
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer225
Driving on Grades225
Parking on Hills225
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill226
Maintenance When Trailer Towing226
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing226
Section 5 Problems on the Road227
Hazard Warning Flashers228
Other Warning Devices228
Jump Starting229
Towing Your Vehicle236
Engine Overheating236
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode236
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine237
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine238
Cooling System239
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank241
If a Tire Goes Flat245
Changing a Flat Tire245
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools246
Removing the Wheel Cover247
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire248
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools253
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools254
Compact Spare Tire255
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow256
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out256
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care257
Doing Your Own Service Work258
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle259
Gasoline Octane259
Gasoline Specifications260
California Fuel260
Fuels in Foreign Countries261
Filling Your Tank262
Filling a Portable Fuel Container265
Checking Things under the Hood266
Hood Release266
Engine Compartment Overview268
Engine Oil271
Checking Engine Oil272
When to Add Engine Oil273
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use274
Engine Oil Additives275
When to Change Engine Oil275
What to Do with Used Oil276
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter277
Passenger Compartment Air Filter278
Automatic Transaxle Fluid279
When to Check and Change279
How to Check280
How to Add Fluid282
Engine Coolant283
What to Use284
Checking Coolant285
Cooling System Pressure Cap287
Power Steering Fluid287
When to Check Power Steering Fluid288
How to Check Power Steering Fluid288
Windshield Washer Fluid288
Adding Washer Fluid289
Brake Fluid290
Brake Wear292
Brake Pedal Travel292
Brake Adjustment292
Replacing Brake System Parts293
Vehicle Storage294
Bulb Replacement295
Halogen Bulbs295
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement303
Inflation -- Tire Pressure305
Check Tire Pressure System306
Tire Inspection and Rotation307
Buying New Tires309
Uniform Tire Quality Grading310
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance311
Wheel Replacement311
Tire Chains313
Appearance Care314
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle314
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet314
Using Cleaner on Fabric315
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems315
Cleaning Vinyl316
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel316
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components316
Cleaning Leather316
Cleaning Wood Panels316
Care of Safety Belts317
Cleaning Glass Surfaces317
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades318
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle318
Washing Your Vehicle318
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses319
Finish Care319
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome - Plated Wheels320
Cleaning Tires320
Sheet Metal Damage320
Finish Damage321
Underbody Maintenance321
Chemical Paint Spotting321
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials322
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)323
Engine Identification323
Service Parts Identification Label323
Electrical System324
Fuses and Circuit Breakers325
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion328
Replacement Bulbs333
Capacities and Specifications333
Engine Specifications334
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts335
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule336
Your Vehicle and the Environment337
Maintenance Requirements337
How this Section Is Organized338
Using Your Maintenance Schedule339
Scheduled Maintenance340
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance341
At each Fuel Fill351
At Least Once a Month351
At Least Twice a Year352
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection355
Exhaust System Inspection355
Fuel System Inspection356
Throttle System Inspection356
Engine Cooling System Inspection356
Brake System Inspection356
Maintenance Record359
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information362
Customer Satisfaction Procedure363
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users365
Customer Assistance Offices365
With Disabilities366
All Overseas Locations366
GM Mobility Program for Persons366
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits367
Security While You Travel367
Canadian Roadside Assistance368
Courtesy Transportation369
Plan Ahead When Possible369
Transportation Options369
Additional Program Information370
Warranty Information371
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government371
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government372
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors372
Service Publications Ordering Information373
Service Manuals373
Current and Past Model Order Forms373
Service Bulletins373

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