1998 Oldsmobile Aurora park assist

Compass Calibration
If the letter “C” should ever appear in the compass
window, the compass may need calibration.
The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways:
0 Drive the vehicle in circles at five mph (8 km/h) or
less until the display reads a direction, or
0 Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.
Power Remote Control Mirror
The controls on the far
left of the instrument
panel control both outside
rearview mirrors. Move
the center switch to the
left to select the driver’s
side rearview mirror, or
to the right to select the
passenger’s side
rearview mirror.
To lock the controls, leave the selector switch in the
middle position.
When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger
also warms the driver’s and passenger’s outside
rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice and snow.
Your vehicle
is equipped with the memory function. The
mirror positions, along with the driver’s set position, can
be stored into memory. See “Memory Seat and Mirrors”
in the Index.
Parallel Park Assist Mirror
The passenger’s outside rearview mirror also includes a
tilt-down feature that operates when the shift lever is in
reverse. This feature assists the driver with improved
rear obstacle detection.
Move the power remote control mirror switch to the
left
(L) or center position to enable this feature. Move
the switch to the right
(R) to turn this feature off.
Then press the arrows
to adjust each mirror so that you
can just see the side
of your vehicle when you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.
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To turn the system off,
press the TRACTION
CONTROL button on
the center console.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
The traction control system warning light will come
on and stay on.
If the system is limiting wheel spin
when you press the button, the warning light will come
on
-- but the system won't turn off right away. It will
wait until there's no longer a current need to limit
wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The traction control system warning
light should go off.
Magnasteer TM
Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer" , a
steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you
feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease
when parking yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds.

@ Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-55
Air Bag
....................................... 1-21
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-23
Location
.................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22, 2.65
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-24
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-6
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3-3. 3-5
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-49
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
............. 6-56
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-27
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-2 1
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-68. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-9
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-2 1
Appearance Care ............................... 6-5 1
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-53
Air
Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-7 1
Alarm. Universal Theft-Deterrent .................. 2- 16 Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Assist Handles
................................. 2-55
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel
................... 3-23
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-25
Audio Systems
................................. 3-11
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-2
Overdrive
................................... 2-26
Check
...................................... 7-15
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-24
ParkMechanismCheck
........................ 7-17
Auto-Push Knob. Climate Control
.................. 3-2
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-54
Automatic Transaxle Averagespeed
................................. 2-77
Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement
............... 6-40
Battery
....................................... 6-31
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
.............. 2-13
Saver
...................................... 2-47
Warning Light
............................... 2-66
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
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Battery Voltage Message ......................... 2-77
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-72
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parkmg
..................................... 2-27
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light
......................... 2-66
Trailer
...................................... 4-34
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7- 16
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 19
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-45
BTSICheck
................................... 7-16
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-33
Exterior Front
................................ 6-33
Exterior Rear
................................ 6-38
Interior Lamps
............................... 6-42
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2- 15. 2.3 1.2.32.4.28. 4.34 Cassette
Deck Service
........................... 7-14
Cassette Tape Player
............................ 3-14
Care
....................................... 3-25
Errors
...................................... 3-14
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-55
Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-32
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-5
Certification Label .............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-50
Change Oil Soon Message
........................ 2-78
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-24
Check Oil Level Warning
......................... 2-79
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-51
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-57
Child Restraints ................................ 1-37
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-42
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-44
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-46
TopStrap
................................... 1-42
WheretoPut
................................ 1-41
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-54
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-61
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-56
Fabric
...................................... 6-52
Glass
....................................... 6-54
Inside of
Your Vehicle ......................... 6-51
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-53
Leather
..................................... 6-53
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Rear Door Security ............................. 2-7
Tr~nk
...................................... 2-14
Window
.................................... 2-33
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-20
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7- 15
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
Magnasteer
M ................................ 4. 10
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-7 1
Maintenance Record ............................ 7-22
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7- 14
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7- 18
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-20
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-57
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-7 1
Maxifuse/Relay Center
.......................... 6-6 1
Memory Door Locks
........................ 2.5. 2. 11
Memory Seat and Mirrors
........................ 2- 11
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-48
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-52
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-48
Heated Outside
............................... 2-52
Memory
.................................... 2-11
Parallel Park Assist
........................... 2-5 1
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-5 1
Visor Vanity. Illuminated ....................... 2-55
With Compass
............................... 2-48
Maintenance
When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37 MMT
......................................... 6-4
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-53
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-25
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-19
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............. 6-71
Odometer
.................................... 2-63
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-63
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-78
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-73
Oil Pressure Message
............................ 2-77
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-14
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-14
Owner Publications. Ordering
................. 8-9. 8-10
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-57
Parallel Park Assist Mirror
........................ 2-51
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Shifting Into
................................. 2-28
Shifting
Out of ............................... 2-30

Parkmg AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-27
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-67
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-17
Lots
....................................... 2-16
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-3 1
With a Trailer ........................... 4-36, 4-37
Passenger Position
.................... 1-21, 1-27, 1-32
Passenger Temperature Control
.................... 3- 10
Passing ..&.................................... 4-13
PASS-Key 11 ................................. 2-18
Perimeter Lighting .............................. 2-46
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7- 1 8
Personalization Features ......................... 2- 11
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-55
AntennaMastCare
............................ 3-27
Antennaservice
.............................. 7-14
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-51
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Seatback Recliner
.............................. 1-2
Steering .................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-25
Windows
................................... 2-33
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-21
Power Seat
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-3
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-20
DoofLocks ................................... 2-5 Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
............... 8.9. 8-10
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-24
Radios
....................................... 3-11
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-17
Reading Lamps
........................... 2-47. 2-48
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-66
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-7
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-27
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-30
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-27
Towing
..................................... 5-13
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
Rear Storage Armrest
............................ 2-53
Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-40
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-48
Compass Calibration
.......................... 2-51
Compass Variance
............................ 2-50
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-48
Heated Outside
............................... 2-52
Parallel Park Assist
........................... 2-51
With Compass
............................... 2-48
RecallonDIC
................................. 2-81
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-6
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-71
Remote Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Trunk Release
................................ 2-14
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Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-26
SecurityFeedback
.............................. 2-11
Selectable
Shift ................................ 2-27
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
........................ 8.9. 8.10
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-71
Manuals. Ordering
........................ 8.9. 8.10
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-59
Publications. Ordering
..................... 8.9. 8.10
Work. Doing
Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
............... 8.9. 8.10
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Aurora ........... 1-26
SheetMetalDamage
............................ 6-56
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-24
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-28
OutofPark(P)
............................... 2-30
Selectable
................................... 2-27
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1 . 14
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-35
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-25
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-33
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-70
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-7 1
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-63
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-52
SRS
......................................... 1-21 Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-16
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-21
Steam
........................................ 5-15
Steering
...................................... 4-10
InEmergencies
............................... 4-12
Magnasteer
TM ................................ 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-34
Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3.10. 3.23
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-52
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-34
SunWsors
.................................... 2-55
Sunroof
....................................... 2-55
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-23
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
SurgeTank. Coolant ............................. 5-19
Tachometer
.................................. 2-64
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-38
Temperature Button. Climate Control System
.......... 3-3
Temperature Control. Passenger
................... 3-10
Theft
......................................... 2-15
THEFTLOCK" ................................ 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-25
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-25
TheaterDimming
............................... 2-45
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