1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA trunk

15. Selectable Shift
The
Aurora instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how
fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.
The main components of your instrument panel are: 1. Power Mirrors Control Switch
2. Fog Lamp Switch
3. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
4. Instrument Cluster/Gages
5. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
6. Horn
7. Windshield Wipermasher Control
8. Driver Information Center
9. Climate Controls
10. Audio System 11. Glove
Box (Trunk Security Override Switch inside)
12. Passenger Side Air Bag
13. Accessory Power Outlet
14. Gearshift Lever 16. Traction Control Button
17. Ashtray and Lighter
18. Fuel Door Release Switch
19. Trunk Release Switch
20. Steering
Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System
21. Ignition Switch 22. Driver Side Air Bag
23. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
24. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate
Control System
25, Twilight Sentinel Control
26. Instrument Panel Intensity Controlflnterior Lamp Control
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SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a
few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop
for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press
this button again to stop scanning. The sound will be
muted and SCAN will appear on the display.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape
is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the
player.
TAPE-CD: Press this button to change to the tape
function when the radio is on. A box will appear around
TP on the display when the tape is active. Press AM-FM
to return to the radio while a tape is playing.
EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio
will play. EJECT may be activated with either the
ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the
radio off if this button is pressed first.
CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it
does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It
will still play tapes, but you should clean
it as soon as
possible to prevent damage to your tapes and pliyer. See
“Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After
you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five
seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will
display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
Playing a Compact Disc
If you have the optional trunk mounted CD changer, you
can play up to
12 discs continuously. Normal size discs
may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine.
The small discs
(8 cm) can be played only with specially
designed trays.
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You must first load the magazine with discs before you
can play a compact disc. Each of the
12 trays holds one
disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and
pull gently on one of the trays. Load
the trays from
bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray label side down.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
0 Have your Aurora in good shape for winter.
0 You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.
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Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And,
if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.
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MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE
U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT
ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
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The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front of rear
axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it
out. Don’t carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk.
The electronic level control automatically keeps the rear
of the vehicle level as you load or unload your vehicle.
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.
NOTICE:
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Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle- like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
- they will go as fast
as the vehicle
goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there
is a crash, they’ll keep going.
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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and
injure people in
a sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
0 Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
0 When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes.
It is automatic -- you don’t need to adjust
anything.
Towing a Trailer
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If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when
you pull a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your Aurora retailer for
advice and information about towing
a trailer
with your vehicle.
I NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by
your warranty.
To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your Aurora
retailer for important information about towing
a trailer with your vehicle.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire. The equipment you'll
need is in the trunk.
Instructions for changing your tires
are on the inside of
the tire cover. You can rest the cover near you for easy
reference while you change the tire.
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Turn the spare tire retainer
bolt counterclockwise and
remove the retainer assembly.
Remove the wheel wrench and jack from the jack container.
Remove the spare tire from the trunk.
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Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get the right kind.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the’
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft
(140 N-m).
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
12. Then replace the wheel cover. Be sure to position
the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the
wheel. Apply pressure around the edge of the cap to
snap
it in place.
Don’t
try to put the wheel cover on the compact
spare tire.
It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the
trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire
with
a regular tire.
1 NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare,
you could damage the cover or the spare.
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