2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA turn signal

Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and,
if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
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
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check
with your dealer. The 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 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.
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Service ............................................................ 5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work
........................ -5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle
...................................................... 5-4
Fuel
................................................................ 5-5
Gasoline Octane
............................................ 5-5
Gasoline Specifications
.................................... 5-5
California Fuel
............................................... 5-6
Additives
......................................... ...... 5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries
........................... 5-7
Filling Your Tank
........................................ 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
..... . 5-11
the Hood
.................................................... 5-12
Hood Release
.............................................. 5-13
Engine Compartment Overview
....................... 5-14
Engine Oil
................................................... 5-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
................................ 5-21
P,L!tSrn2.tlC Tr2!ns2x!n !=!!lid ............................. .- E;-33 --
Engine Coolant ............................................. 5-24
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
.................. 5-28
Engine Overheating
....................................... 5-28
Cooling System
............................................ 5-31
.W indshieid .Washer Fiuid 5-36
Checking Things Under
Power Steering Fluid
..................................... 5-37 ~ ................................
Brakes ........................................................ 5.39
Battery
........................................................ 5.42
Jump Starting
............................................... 5-44
Headlamp Aiming
.............................. ...... 5-50
Bulb Replacement ......................................... -5-54
Halogen Bulbs
............................................. -5-54
Headlamps
................................................. -5-55
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
.......... 5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps
..................................... 5-58
Replacement Bulbs
....................................... 5-58
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.............. 5-59
Tires
.............................................................. 5-60
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure ................................ 5-60
Check Tire Pressure System
.......................... 5-62
Tire Inspection and Rotation
........................... 5-63
When It Is Time for New Tires
....................... 5-65
Buying New Tires
......................................... 5-66
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .................. 5-68
Wheel Replacement
...................................... 5-68
Tire Chains
................................................. -5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................ 5-70
Changing a Flat Tire
..................................... 5-71
Compact Spare Tire
5-81
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
Once the headlamp assembly has been removed from
the vehicle, the front turn signal and parking lamps
can be accessed. See
Headlamps on page 5-55
for more information on location.
1. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the
release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise
to remove them.
2. Replace the bulb in the socket.
3. Then reconnect the socket wiring harness to the
4. Reinstall the headlamp assembly into the vehicle.
lamp assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
1. Open the trunk.
2. Turn the screws located inside of the trunk
3. Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk.
4. Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of the
counterclockwise and
remove them.
trunk.
5. Remove the three nuts holding the lamp in place
and remove the lamp assembly.
6. While pressing the release, turn the bulb socket
assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the
lamp assembly.
7. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the
socket.
8. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to reinstall
the lamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
StotiTaillamDs I- ~
Rear Turn Signal Lamps I 3057 1
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
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Automatic Climate Control System ..................... 3-23
Automatic Door Locks
..................................... 3-54
Automatic Headlamp System
............................ 3-1 6
Automatic Level Control
................................... 4-36
Automatic Operation
........................................ 3-23
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Operation
................................................... 2-26
Automatic Transaxle Check
.............................. 6-1 0
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System
Check
........................................................ 6-1 1
Backing
Up .................................................... 4-41
Battery
.......................................................... 5-42
Battery Load Management
............................... 3-21
Battery Replacement
......................................... 2-9
Battery Warning Light
...................................... 3-35
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
......................... 4-23
Body Lubrication Service
.................................. 6-10
Brake
Parking
...................................................... 2-29
System Inspection
....................................... 6-1 4
System Warning Light
.................................. 3-35 Brake
Fluid
.................................................... 5-39
Brake Wear
................................................... 5-41
Brakes
.......................................................... 5-39
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
..................................... 4-8
Break.ln. New Vehicle
..................................... 2-23
Bulb Replacement
........................................... 5-54
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
............. 5-57
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-54
Headlamp Aiming
........................................ 5-50
Headlamps ................................................. 5-55
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-58
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
........................................ 5-58
Buying New Tires
........................................... 5-66
C
California Fuel .......................................... 5-6
Canada
........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners
................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance
........................... 7-6
Capacities and Specifications
.......................... 5-1 00
Carbon Monoxide ................... 4.26. 4.36. 2.14. 2-33
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-4
Head Restraints
....................................... . 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming
....................................................... 5-50
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-7
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
............................. 5-51
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
................................. 5-52
Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-91
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-55
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-54
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
............. 5-57
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-54
Headlamps on Reminder
.................................. 3-15
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-5
Highway Hypnosis ................................. ... 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
................ ... 4-24
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-39
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming
.................. 2-42
HomeLink@ Transmitter
.................................... 2-41
Hood
UI ICLRII ly I I Ill 1y3 VI IUGl 5- I L
Release ..................................................... 5-1 3
Horn
............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
.. 5-33
How to Add Fluid
............................................ 5-24
How to Check ........................................ 5-22, 5-61
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid ....... .... 5-37
How to Use This Manual
................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 1-13
Hydroplaning
.............................................. 4-19
If
No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-30
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-29
If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-40
If the Light Is on Steady .................................. 3-41
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-32
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
..................... 4-37
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-29
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-23
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-12
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
....................... 3-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-30
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-60
Inspection
Brake System
.......................... ........ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-13
Fuel System
............................................... 6-13
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
......................................... 6-13
Throttle System
........................................... 6-14
Engine
Cooling System
................. .... 6-14
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Tachometer ............................. ........ 3-33
Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
.... 5-58
TCS Active Light
............................................. 3-38
TCS Warning Light
.......................................... 3-37
Testing the Alarm
............................................ 2-20
Theater Dimming
............................................ 3-1 9
Theft-Deterrent Systems
.................... .... 2-19
PASS-Key@
Ill Operation ... .... .... 2-21
Throttle System Inspection
............................... 6-14
Theft-Deterrent,
Radio
.................. .... 3-73
PASS-Key@
Ill .......................... .... 2-21
Universal Theft-Deterrent
.............................. 2-1 9
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-5
Tire Inflation Check
........................................... 6-9
Tires
..................................................... 5-60, 5-86
Buying New Tires
........................................ 5-66
Chains
....................................................... 5-70
Changing a Flat Tire
.................................... 5-71
Check Tire Pressure System
......................... 5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-70
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-60
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
......................... 5-67
Compact Spare Tire
..................................... 5-81 Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
..... ..... 5-68
Wheel Replacement
......................... ..... 5-68
When It
Is Time for New Tires .................. 5-65
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
................ 2-25
Top of the Instrument Panel
............................. 5-83
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-39
Torque Lock
................................................... 2-31
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-39
Towing Recreational Vehicle
..... ..... 4-33
Towing a Trailer
...................... ..... 4-36
Your Vehicle
.............................. ......... 4-33
Control System Active Light
...................... 3-38
Control System (TCS)
.................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light
....................... 3-37
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-40
Trailer Wiring Harness
..................................... 4-40
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic
...................... ............. 5-22
Transaxle Operation, Automatic
......................... 2-26
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
............................................ 7-10
Transportation Options
........ ................... 7-7
Traction
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Trip Odometers .............................................. 3-32 Vehicle Personalization
Trunk
............................................................ 2-14 DIC ........................................................... 3-52
Trunk Lock Release
........................................ 2-15 Memory Seat and Mirrors ............................. 2-48
Trunk Release Lockout
.................................... 2-15 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-43
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
.......................... 3-6 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-27
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
........................... 3-6 Vinyl ............................................................. 5-83
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-41 Visors ........................................................... 2-18
U
Underbody Flushing Service ............................. 6-1 2
Understanding Radio Reception
........................ 3-74
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
............................ 5-67
United States
................................................... 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels
.............................. 5-69
Using HomeLink@
........................................... 2-44
Using RDS
.................................................... 3-62
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Vehicle
Cnntrc\! ........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv
Loading
...................................................... 4-34
Symbols
......................................................... iv
Number
(VIN) ............................................. 5-90
Service Parts Ideniification Label ................... 5-90
Vehicle Identification Warning
Lights. Gages and Indicators
................ 3-30
Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-50
Hazard Warning Flashers
............................... 3-4
Safety and Symbols
......................................... III
Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle
................................... 5-85
Other Warning
Devices
.................................. 3-5 ...
Weatherstrip Lubrication ..... .................... 6-10
Weight of the Trailer
......................... .... 4-38
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
............................. 4-38
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
........................ 5-18
What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-20
What to Use .................................. 5-25, 5-37, 5-38
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance
.......................... 5-68
Replacement
............................................... 5-68
LVher; to Add Efigine Oil 1747 ..................................
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