2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manuals

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CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Y ou will also find a circle

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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION
and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

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For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BATTERY
ACID COULD
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR
FLAME
COULD
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
AIR BAG
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
MASTER
LIGHTING
SWITCH
TURN
SIGNALS
PARKING
LAMPS
HAZARD
WARNING
FLASHER
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMP
BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
BRAKE
COOLANT
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
HORN
FUEL
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Also see ªWarning Lights and Gagesº in the Index.

For
a More
Detailed Look at
What's Under the Hood
See Section 6
Tire Pressure
See Section 6
Service Station Guide
Oil Viscosity
Engine Oil
See Section 6
Engine Oil Dipstick
See Section 6
Remote Fuel
Door Release
See Section 6
Fuel
Use unleaded gas only,
See Section 6
Cooling System
See Section 5
Hood Release
See Section 6
Windshield Washer
Fluid
See Section 6
Spare Tire Pressure
See Section 5
Alternate
Fuel Door Release
See Section 6
Battery
See Section 6

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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-2 Seats and Seat Controls
1
-8 Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
1
-12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask
About Safety Belts
-- and the Answers
1
-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
1
-14 Driver Position
1
-20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
1
-21 Right Front Passenger Position
1
-21 Air Bag Systems
1
-30 Rear Seat Passengers1
-34 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
1
-36 Center Passenger Position
1
-38 Children
1
-42 Restraint Systems for Children
1
-54 Older Children
1
-57 Safety Belt Extender
1
-58 Checking Your Restraint Systems
1
-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash

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Seats and Seat Controls
This part tells you about the power seats -- how to
adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks,
lumbar adjustments and heated seats.
Manual Lumbar Support
The knob that controls this feature is located on the
outboard side edge of the seat. Turn the knob towards
the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support.
Turn the knob towards the rear of the vehicle to decrease
lumbar support.
Power Seats
The power seat controls are located on the outboard side
of each front seat.

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To adjust the power seats:
Horizontal Control: Raise or lower the front of the seat
by pressing the forward edge of the control up or down.
Raise or lower the rear of the seat by holding the rear
edge of the control up or down.
Move the seat forward or rearward by pressing the
control towards the front or rear of the vehicle.
Move the seat higher or lower by holding the control up
or down.
Vertical Control (Option): Move the seatback into a
reclined position by pressing back on the control. Raise
the seatback by pressing forward on the control.Power Lumbar Control (Option)
The power lumbar controls
are located on the outboard
side of each front seat.
Use the power seat control first to get the proper
position, then continue with the lumbar adjustment.
To reshape the lower seatback, press the lumbar control
forward to increase support and rearward to decrease
support. Press the control up or down to raise or lower
the support mechanism.
Keep in mind that as your seating position changes,
as it may during long trips, so should the position of
your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed.

1-4 Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls on
the driver's door panel
are used to program and
recall previous settings.
You can use this feature to save your driver's seat
position, lumbar adjustment, outside mirror positions,
personalization features, comfort controls and
radio settings.Adjust the driver's seat (including the lumbar
adjustments) and both outside mirrors to the position
you would like for driving. Then press and hold memory
button 1 for more than three seconds. A double beep
will sound when the memory is set.
To set the seat and mirror positions for a second driver,
follow the previous steps, but press button 2 instead.
You can also store an exit position for each driver. The
exit position is programmed by moving the seat to the
desired exit position and then holding the exit button for
more than three seconds. The exit position set will be for
the most recently selected driving position (1 or 2).
Please note that mirror and lumbar positions will not be
stored or recalled for the exit position.