1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA air condition

Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM retailer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in an Aurora service manual. See “Service and
Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system
for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or
lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes,
loose connections,
or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc.
You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often
if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Service Bulletins
Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly
sent to all General Motors retail facilities.
GM monitors
product performance in the field. When service methods
are found which promote better service on
GM vehicles,
bulletins are created to help the technician perform
better service. Service bulletins may involve any
number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive
service; others will describe expensive service. Some
will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others
may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins
are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases
bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools,
equipment and safety procedures necessary to service
the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout
the model year and beyond, an index is required and
published quarterly
to help identify specific bulletins.
Subscriptions are available.
You can order an index at
the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM
retailer to see an index or individual bulletin.
Owner Publications
Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner
assistance booklets provide owners with general
operation and maintenance information.
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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
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Recall on DIC ................................. 2-80
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-69
Remote Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-4
Lock Control
................................. 2-8
Lock Control. Personalization
.................... 2-9
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 13
Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-67
Parts
....................................... 6-69
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-46
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-7
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-45
Child
....................................... 1-34
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-46
System Check
................................ 7-39
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-24
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-42
Safety Belts
................................... 1-6
Care
....................................... 6-51
Children
.................................... 1-32
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-30 Driver Position
............................... 1-11
Extender .................................... 1-45
Incorrect
Usage .................... 1.14. 1.43. 1-44
Lap Belt
.................................... 1-31
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.11. 1.25
Larger Children
.............................. 1-42
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-28
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-24
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.63
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-46
How
to Wear Properly
......................... 1 . 11
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 10
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-25
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-24
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
............... 1 . 13
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-32
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-24
WhyThey Work
............................... 1-7
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-45
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-35
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-7
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-2
Seatback. Reclining Front
......................... 1-4
Seats
Controls
..................................... 1-1
Heated ...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-1
Securing
a Child Restraint ............ 1.36. 1.38. 1-40
Seat Cushion. Removing the Rear
.................. 6-60
...
9-8
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