1995 OLDSMOBILE AURORA warning light

Engine Accessory Belt
The 4.0L Aurora engine uses an engine accessory belt.
This diagram shows the features connected by the belt
routing. See”Maintenance Schedu1e”in the Index for
when to check the belt.
1. Tensioner Arm Pulley
2. Power Steering Pump Pulley
3. Idler Pulley 4.
Alternator Pulley
5. Air Conditioner Compressor Pulley
6. Harmonic Balancer
Engine Oil
If the CHECK 01L 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
Warning Light” in the Index. You should check your
engine
oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
It’s a
good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Turn off the engine and give the
oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan.
If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
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Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when
it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the
Index.
The proper coolant for your Aurora will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C)
0 Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half c.lt.crr~ wwtor (preferably
distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM
Specification 182S-M,” which won‘t damage aluminum
parts.
You call also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825-M
with a complete coolant tlush
and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
with any cotnplete coolant flush and refill. If you use
this mixture, you don‘t need to add anything else.
A
special procedure is required for adding sealer; see the
ALI~o~~ Service Manual. (To order a service 1nanual. see
”Service Publications“
in the Index.)
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should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means
that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or
won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’
your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct
a
leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then
you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake
linings.
You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls
to a low level, your brake
warning light
will come on. A chime will sound if you
try to drive
with this warning light on. See “Brake
System Warning Light”
in the Index. What to
Add
When
you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only, and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing it.
I NOTICE:
Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of
fluid. For example, just a few drops
of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful
not
to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If
you do, wash it off immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
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Brake Wear
Your Aurora 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).
I NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong
with
your brakes.
Brake linings should always
be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or
if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be
a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time YOLI apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS ......................... BULB
Cornering Lamps ........................... 3057
Front Parking Lamps
..................... 3 157NA
Front Turn Signal Lamps
.................. 3 157NA
LowBeam
............................... 9006
Front
Halogen Headlamps HighBeam
.............................. 9005
FogLamps
................................. 893
Rear
Back-up Lamps ............................ 3 155
License Plate Lamp
........................... 194
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............... 11 56
Rear Side Marker Lamps
...................... 194
Stop/Taillamps
............................. 3057
Rear Turn Signal
............................ 3057
Trunk Lamp
................................. 93
INSIDE LAMPS ........................... BULB
Front Overhead Lamps ........................ 168
Visor Vanity Lamps
......................... 7065
Rail CourtesyReading Lamps
.................. 168
Front Courtesy Lamps
......................... 74
Front Warning Lamps
.......................... 74
Rear CourtesyNarning Lamps
................... 74
Driver Door Floodlamp
........................ 74
Sound Insulator Panel (Lower Floor Lighting)
...... 168
Glove Compartment Lamp
..................... 194
Ashtray Lamp ............................... 194
Center Console Storage Compartment Lamp
....... 194
Overhead
Doors
Instrument Panel and Console
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@ Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-57
Accessory Power . Retained ....................... 2- 16
Adding
Brake Fluid
................................. 6-24
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6- 1 9
Engine Oil .................................. 6- IO
Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-2 1
Sound Equipment ....................... 2.57 . 3-29
Transaxle Fluid
.............................. 6- 16
Windshield Washer Fluid ...................... 6-22
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1 . I8 . 2-63
Air Cleaner ............................... 6- I1 . 6-6 1
Air Conditioner ................................. 3-5
Air Conditioner Rel’rigerant ....................... 6-60
Alcohol . Driving Uncier the Intluence of .............. 4-2
Alcohol in Gasoline .............................. 6-3
Aluminum Wheels;, Cleaning ...................... 6-48
Antifreeze
........................... 5- I5 . 6- IC). 6-60
Anti-Lock Brake System .......................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ......... 2-67 . 1-6
Electrical
Equipn~ent
............... 2-57 . 3.29 . 6-52
Air Bag (Supplemental Restraint System) ............ I . I7
Atlte1111a Care
.................................. 3-3 1
Appearance Care ............................... 6-43
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
......... 6-50
At.tl1rest
. Stol-age ............................... 2-55
Ashtrays and Lighlers
........................... 2-56
Assistance. Roadside
............................. 8-6
Audio Systems .................................. 3-9
AM/FM Stereo Radio
with ATC and Tape Player ... 3-1X
AM/FM
Stcreo Radio with ATC . Tape and
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Tape
Player (Base@
CD PlL1yct.s ................................. 3-9
Acoustimass)
.............................. 3-14
Care of Audio Systems ................... 3-29 . 3-30
Compuct Disc Player
.................... 3- 13 . 3-21
Radio Reception. Understanding
................ 3-28
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
................. 3-28
Trunk-Mounted CD
Changer ................... 3-21
Automatic Door Locks
. Programmable ............... 2-5
EI-rors ..................................... 3-24
Setting thc Clock .............................. 3-9
Th~f‘tlock:’ ................................. 3-25
Automatic Electronic Clinlate Control
................ 3-1
Automatic Ovet-dri\:e ............................ 2-22
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Automatic Transaxle ............................ 2-20 “Break.In. ” New Vehicle ......................... 2-14
Adding Fluid
................................ 6-18 Bulb Chart .................................... 6-62
Checking Fluid
.............................. 6- 16 Bulb Replacement
Fluid Life Monitor
........................... 2-75 Headlamp .................................. 6-30
Shifting
..................... 2-20,2-23,2-25, 2-27
Taillamp ................................... 6-32
Average Speed Message .......................... 2-74 Bulbs, Halogen ................................. 6-27
Battery
.................................. 5.2. 6.26
Jump Starting
................................ 5-2
Warning Light
............................... 2-65
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6- 10
Block Heater, Engine ............................ 2- 18
Blowout. Tire .................................. 5-21
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
Brake Adjustment
................................. 6-25
Anti-Lock
................................... 4-6
Fluid
...................................... 6-23
Parking
.................................... 2-24
PedalTravel
................................ 6-25
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-23
Replacement
................................ 6-26
System. Anti-Lock Warning Light
............... 2-67
System Warning Light
........................ 2-65
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-27
Brakes, Trailer
................................. 4-33
Braking
in Emergencies ........................... 4-9
Wear
...................................... 6-25
Braking
........................................ 4-5 Canadian
Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications Chart
................. 6-60
Carbon Monoxide
......................... 2-10. 2-28
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3- 12. 3- 16. 3-20
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-29 ...
CB Radio. Adding .................... 2-57.3-29. 6-52
Cellular Telephone. Adding
............. 2-57. 3-29. 6-52
Chains. Tire
.............................. 5-29. 6-42
Change Oil Message
............................ 2-75
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-21
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-76
Brake Fluid
................................. 6-23
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-19
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-21
Transaxle Fluid
.............................. 6-16
Windshield Washer Fluid
...................... 6-22
Cautions. Safety
.................................. 111
Checking
Engineoil
.................................. 6-11
Restraint Systems
............................. 1-43
Underhood
.................................. 6.7
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Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-49
Children and Safety Belts
................... 1.30 . 1-40
Chilcl
Restraints
................................ 1-32
Cigar Lighters
................................. 2-56
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-54
Cleaner. Air
.............................. 6- 14.6-61
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ........................... 6-48
Antenna .................................... 3-3 1
Cassette Player and Tapes ...................... 3-29
Compact Discs .............................. 3-30
Fabric
..................................... 6-44
Glass ...................................... 6-46
Inside Your Aurora
........................... 6-43
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-46
Leather
.................................... 6-46
Outside Your Aurora
.......................... 6-47
Safety Belts
................................. 6-46
Underbody Maintenance
....................... 6-49
Vinyl
...................................... 6-45
Weatherstrips
............................... 6-47
Windshield and Wiper Blacks
................... 6-47
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Cluster
. Instrument Panel ......................... 2-60
Comfort Controls
Automatic Electronic Climate Control
............. 3- I
Dual Temperature Control ...................... 3-6
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
.................. 3-8
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-30
City Driving ................................... 4-18 Compact
Disc Player
....................... 3- 13 . 3-21
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-29
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Controls . Features and ............................ 2-1
Convenience Net ............................... - 3-52
Coolant
Checking and Adding .................... 5- 16 . 6-20
Engine
..................................... 6-19
Engine . Temperature Gage ..................... 2-69
Heater
..................................... 2-18
Proper Mixture
to Use ........................ 6-19
Safety Warnings
................... 5- I3 . 5- 16. 5-17
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-40
Courtesy Lamps
................................. - 7-9
Cruise Control ................................. 2-34
Cupholders
.................................... 2-55
Customer Assistance Hearing/Speech Impaired
....................... 8-2
Satislhctioll Procedure ......................... 8-1
Daytime Running Lamps ........................ 2-41
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Dcfogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-7
Defrost
........................................ 3-6
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
....................... 6-25
Disposal
of Used Oil ............................ 6-14
Distance to Destination
.......................... 2-77
Door Asjar Reminder ............................. 2-4
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-3
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