1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA Owners Manual

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label on the underside of the spare tire
cover. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
On this label is:

your VIN,

the model designation,

paint information and

a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add
-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ªServicing
Your Air Bag
-Equipped Vehicleº in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the wiring harness. An electrical overload will cause the
lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlamp system checked right
away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse in the fuse panel on the other
side of the instrument panel. If the motor overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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/Relay Center
It's easy to check the fuses in this underhood relay
center. There are two locking arms on either side of the
base of the cover. Reach down and unsnap each one by
pulling the cover toward you, then pushing it away
while pulling up. Remove the cover. The inside of the
cover has a chart that explains the features and controls
governed by each fuse and relay.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver
-colored band inside the fuse. If
the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be
sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
correct amp rating.
Two spare fuses are located below the fuse puller. You'll
also find spare fuses in the slots labeled ªSpareº in the
following charts.
There are three main fuse panels: the instrument panel
fuse block and two (driver's side and passenger's side)
rear compartment fuse blocks.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
This fuse block is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. To open it, push the latch to the left,
then pull, and the door will open.
You'll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the
cover. Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the
plastic end of the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse
and pull it out. To close the fuse door, press the door
closed and it will latch.
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Fuse Usage
1 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(Air Bag)
2 Injectors
3
Anti
-Lock Brake System
4 Left Exterior Lamps
5 Turn Signal Lamps
6 Injectors
7 Climate Controls
8 Right Exterior Lamps
9 Chime (Ignition 1), Memory Set
10 Powertrain Control Module, VATS
PASS
-Key
II
11 Auxiliary Power
12 Interior Lamps
13 Shift Solenoids
14 Linear EGRFuse Usage
15 Cruise Control
16 Perimeter Lights
17 Driver Information Center
18 Converter Oxygen Sensors
19 Radio
20 Open
21 Climate Control Relay
22 Fog Lamps
23 Windshield Wipers
24 Flat Pack Motor
25 TMNSS
26 Cigarette Lighter
27 Crank, Air Bag Module
28 Climate Control Blower
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Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
To access the battery and rear compartment fuse panels,
the rear seat cushion must be removed. This procedure is
somewhat difficult. You may wish to have your dealer
do this for you.
NOTICE:
The battery and main fuse boxes are located
under the rear seat cushion. The battery's
ground terminal and some relay wires are
exposed. To help avoid damage to the battery
and wires, be careful when removing or
reinstalling the seat cushion. Do not remove
covers from covered parts. Do not store anything
under the seat, as objects could touch exposed
wires and cause a short.
To Remove the Rear Seat Cushion
1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front hooks.
2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the
vehicle.
To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion
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CAUTION:
A safety belt that isn't properly routed through
the seat cushion or is twisted won't provide the
protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt
hasn't been routed through the seat cushion at
all, it won't be there to work for the next
passenger. The person sitting in that position
could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat
cushion, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, and
then route the safety belts through the proper slots in
the seat cushion. Don't let the safety belt get twisted.
2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the
seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the
wire loops on the back frame.
3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that no portion of any safety belt is
trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat
cushion is secured.
Rear Compartment Fuse Blocks
Once the seat is removed,
you'll find two fuse panels
on the driver's side of the
battery. Each is protected by
a plastic box with four tabs.
Pull up on all four tabs at
the same time to loosen
them and pull off the box.
Of these two panels, the cover on the passenger's side
fuse panel has an extra plastic cap attachment. You'll
need to slide this out of the grooves which hold it there
before removing the rest of the box.
To replace the covers, line the four tabs up and simply
snap them back into place. The extra plastic cap
attachment slides back into place.
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Fuse Usage
1 Open
2 Electronic Level Control Relay
3 Trunk Release Relay
4 Open
5 Fuel Pump Relay
6 Driver Door Unlock Relay
7
-10 Open
11 Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone)
12 Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone)
13 Open
14 Spare
15 Spare
16 Spare
17
-22 Open
23
Direct Accessory Power
-- Acces-
sory Relay
24 Open
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