1997 Oldsmobile Aurora turn signal

Making Turns
I NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs,
trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even
if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working. Your
vehicle may have bulb warning messages. When
you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle’s
lighting system, its bulb warning messages may not let
you know
if one of your lamps goes out. So, when you
have a trailer lighting system plugged in, be sure to
check your vehicle and trailer lamps from time
to time
to be sure they’re all working. Once you disconnect the
trailer lamps, the bulb warning messages again can tell
you if one
of your vehicle lamps is out.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade.
If you don’t shift
down, you might have
to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and
off.
The HAZARD light on the
instrument panel will also
come on.
Your hazard flashers work
your key
is in, and even if
the key isn't in. HAZARD A no matter what position
To turn off the flashers, press the button down again.
When the flashers are on, your turn signals won't work.
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Exterior Front Bulbs If more hand clearance is required, remove the air
cleaner assembly as follows:
A. Front Wrn Signal
B. Headlamps
The entire front headlamp assembly must be removed to
replace the headlamps and front turn signal bulbs.
You
may find it easier to remove the air cleaner assembly
when replacing bulbs on the driver’s side.
1. Remove the radiator hose fi-om the resonator channel.
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Front Turn Signal
The turn signal bulb is on the inboard edge of the
headlamp assembly.
To replace a bulb, do the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the headlamp assembly if you need more
hand clearance.
Reach in and press the locking tab while twisting the
bulb assembly one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb and reverse Step
2 to reassemble.
If you removed the headlamp assembly, reassemble
it by aligning the pin and tightening the two bolts to
secure
it.
Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has the composite headlamp system. These
headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators.
The aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need
no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the
headlamp aim seems
to be affected, see your Aurora
retailer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require
recalibration
of the horizontal aim by your Aurora retailer.
To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly
prepared as
follows:
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The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly
level surface.
The vehicle should not have
any snow, ice or mud
attached to it.
There should not be any cargo or loading of the
vehicle, except it should have a full tank
of gas and
one person or
160 lbs. (75 kg) on the driver’s seat.
Tires should be properly inflated.
I NOTICE:
To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before
beginning. Failure to
follow these instructions
could cause damage to headlamp parts.
State inspection stations will allow a vertical reading of
plus
0.76 degrees or minus 0.76 degrees from the center
of the bubble.
It is recommended that the upper limit not exceed plus
0.4 degrees from the center of the bubble. Other drivers
may flash their high beams at
you if your adjustment is
much above plus
0.4 degrees.
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Exterior Rear Bulbs Taillamps
For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” in
the Index.
1. In the trunk, remove the convenience net from the
hooks. Next remove the plastic screws holding the
carpeting
in place and pull back the carpeting.
A. Rear Turn Signal
B. Taillamps
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Back-up Lamps
5. Pull out the taillamp assembly to reach the bulb and
pull it out. To replace, push the bulb back in.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to replace the taillamp
filler, wing nuts and carpeting.
Rear Turn Signal
The rear turn signal bulb is located on the outboard edge
of the taillamp assembly. Follow the taillamp procedure
for replacing a turn signal bulb. To
replace
a back-up lamp, do the following:
1. Remove the license plate to expose the bulb cover.
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Usage
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(Air Bag)
Injectors
Anti-Lock Brake System
Left Exterior Lamps
Turn Signal Lamps
Injectors Climate Controls
Right Exterior Lamps
Chime (Ignition
l), Memory Set
Powertrain Control Module,
VATS
, PASS-Key@II Auxiliary Power
Interior Lamps
Shift Sols
Linear EGR
Cruise Control
Perimeter Lights
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Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB
Front
Front Turn Signal Lamps ............... .3 157NA
Halogen Headlamps
Low Beam
............................ 9006
HighBeam
........................... 9005
Rear
Back-up Lamps ......................... 3 155
Stop/Taillamps
.......................... 3057
Rear
Turn Signal Lamps .................. 3057
INSIDE LAMPS BULB
Overhead
Front Overhead Lamps .................... 168
Rail Courtesy/Reading Lamps
............... 168
For service information on other bulbs, contact your
Aurora retailer service department.
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