1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA check engine light

Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-54
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
........................... 1-22
How it Works
................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light ......................... 1 . 19, 2-64
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-21
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-21
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-69
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3.3. 3.4
Alarm. Universal Theft-Deterrent .................. 2- 15
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-53
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-28
Antifreeze
...................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.66. 4.6
Anti-LockoutFeature
............................ 2-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-23
Appearance Care
................................ 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-55
Arbitration Program
............................... 8-6 Ashtrays
....................................... 2-52
Audio Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-26
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Automatic
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-1
Overdrive
................................... 2-25
Check
...................................... 7-39
Fluid
....................................... 6-17
Operation
................................... 2-23
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-41
Auto-Push Knob, Climate Control
.................. 3-2
Averagespeed
................................. 2-76
Battery
........................ : ............. 6-30
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement
.................................. 2-11
Saver
...................................... 2-47
Audio
Controls, Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-25
Automatic Transaxle
WarningLight
............................... 2-64
Warnings
................................ 5-2, 5-5
Belt, Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-70
Battery
Voltage Message
......................... 2-76
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-6
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-6
9-1
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Engine ................................... 2.76. 6.9
Accessory Belt
............................... 6-70
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-22
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-38
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-68
Exhaust
..................................... 2-30
Fuse Blocks
................................. 6-66
Identification
................................ 6-56
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-38
Overheating
................................. 5-14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-3 1
Specifications
................................ 6-69
StartingYour
................................ 2-20
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6- 10
Life Monitor ................................. 2-76
Pressure Light
............................... 2-72
Used
....................................... 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-13
Estimated Time
of Arrival ........................ 2-78
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-30
Exit Lighting
.................................. 2-46
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-32
Coolant
..................................... 6-20
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-49
Fan Knob. Climate Control System
.................. 3-2
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-14
Finish Care .................................... 6-53
Finish Damage
................................. 6-54
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Flash-to-Pass Feature
........................... 2-36
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-24
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-68
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-43
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-3
French LanguageManual
11
Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-50
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-11
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
Canada
...................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-73
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
RangeDisplay
............................... 2-76
UsedDisplay
................................ 2-75
Used Reset, Driver Information Center
............ 2-75
FogLamps
.................................... 2-43
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-58
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-68
Fuel
....................................... 2-73
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
GloveBox
.................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en FranGais
-11 .. ................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
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Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Headlamps
.................................... 2-42
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-32
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-36
Aiming
..................................... 6-35
Wiring
..................................... 6-57
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heated Outside Mirror
........................... 2-50
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-4
Heating ........................................ 3-6
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-36
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Release ...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-32
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 19
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-46
Inadvertent Load Protection
....................... 2-47
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inspections .................................... 7-42
Brakesystem
................................ 7-42
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal
........... 7-42
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-42
Steering
.................................... 7-42 Suspension
.................................. 7-42
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-42
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-58
Brightness Control
............................ 2-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster
..................................... 2-60
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-58
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-45
J ack. Tire .................................... 5-27
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-39
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-20
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-56
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-56
Lamps
........................................ 2-42
Courtesy
.................................... 2-45
Interior
..................................... 2-45
On Reminder
................................ 2-36
Panel
....................................... 2-45
Leaving
Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-28
Level Control. Electronic
......................... 4-31
Lighter
....................................... 2-52
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Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.19. 2.64
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.66. 4.6
Battery Warning
.............................. 2-64
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-65
Engine Oil Pressure Light
...................... 2-72
Interior
..................................... 2-45
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-66
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.6. 2.63
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-69
Traction Active
................................ 4-8
Traction Control System Active
.............. 2.68. 4.8
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2.67. 4.9
Traction
Off Warning ........................... 4-9
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-44
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-7
Automatic Door
............................... 2-4
Delayed Locking
............................. 2- 10
Door ........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-39
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-41
Tr~nk
...................................... 2-13
Window
.................................... 2-32
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-43
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-39
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-2 Magnasteer
............................ ; . GT 4-10
Maintenance
Normal Replacement Parts
...................... 6-69
Record
..................................... 7-45
Underbody
.................................. 6-54
When Trailer Towing
.......................... 4-38
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-5
Long Tripwighway Intervals
..................... 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-38
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-42
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-43
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-2
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-4
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
Maxifuse/Relay Center
.......................... 6-58
Methanol
...................................... 6-3
Mirrors
....................................... 2-48
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-49
Heated Outside
............................... 2-50
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-49
MMT
......................................... 6-3
MountainRoads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-33
Electrochromic
Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-48
Visor Vanity. Illuminated
....................... 2-53
Net. Convenience .............................. 2-51
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-18
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
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Odometer .................................... 2-6 1
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-61
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6- 10
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-76
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-72
Oil Pressure Message
............................ 2-76
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-14
Overheating Engine
............................. 5 - 14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-54
Parade Dimming
............................... 2-45
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-23
Shifting Into
................................. 2-27
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-29
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-26
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-66
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-41
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-30
With a Trailer
........................... 4-37. 4-38
PASS-Key
I1 2-17
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-24
Passenger Temperature Control
..................... 3-9
Passing ....................................... 4-12
Perimeter Lighting
.............................. 2-46
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-
12
Parking Lots
....................................... 2-15
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Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-54
Antenna Mast Care
............................. 3-28
Antennaservice
.............................. 7-38
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-49
Retained
. Accessory ........................... 2-20
Seat
......................................... 1-1
Seatback Recliner .............................. 1-4
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-32
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-26
Radios
.................................. 3-11. 3-17
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-17
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-47
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-62
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-25
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-28
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-24
Towing
..................................... 5-13
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Rearview Mirror. Electrochromic Daymight
......... 2-48
Power
Seat
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Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-25
Selectable Shift
................................ 2-26
Service
........................................ 6-1
. Bulletins, Ordering ............................. 8-9
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-69
Manuals, Ordering
............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-56
Publications, Ordering
.......................... 8-9
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Aurora
........... 1-23
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-54
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-23
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-27
Out of Park (P)
............................... 2-29
Selectable
................................... 2-26
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-23
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1 - 13
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-26
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-68
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-69
Speedometer
................................... 2-61
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-20
Service
and Owner Publications
.................... 8-9
Shifting
Skidding
...................................... 4- 14
Spare Tire, Compact
............................. 5-34
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
SRS
......................................... 1-18
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-40
Steam ........................................ 5-15 Steering
...................................... 4-10
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-41
In Emergencies ............................... 4-11
Magnasteer
................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-33
Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3- 10, 3-25
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-50
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-31
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-35
Sunroof
....................................... 2-54
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-53
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-18
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-22
Symbols, Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-62
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-37
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-26
Temperature Control, Passenger
.................... 3-9
TheaterDimming
............................... 2-45
Theft
......................................... 2-14
THEFTLOCK
TM ................................ 3-23
Thermostat
.................................... 6-23
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time Out Feature
............................... 2-45
Time, Setting the
............................... 3-10
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Temperature Button, Climate Control System
.......... 3-2
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