2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA Owners Manual

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FabricKarpet ................................................. 5-82
Filter Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-21
Finding a PTY Station
..................................... 3-63
Finding a Station
............................................ 3-60
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-85
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-87
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-70
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-71
Floor Mats
..................................................... 2-46
Fluid Automatic Transaxle
..................................... 5-22
Power Steering
........................................... 5-37
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-38
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-16
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-40
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Front Reading Lamps
...................................... 3-20
Front Storage Area
......................................... 2-45
Fuel
....................................................... 3-46, 5-5
Additives
...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 5-1 1
Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7
FM
............................................................... 3-74 Fuel
(cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gage
......................................................... 3-44
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5
System Inspection
....................................... 6-13
Fuel Economy
................................................ 3-47
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-92
Windshield Wiper
......................................... 5-91
G
Gage ........................................................ 3-49
Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-38
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-44
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-32
Tachometer
................................................. 3-33
Garage
Door Opener ....................................... 2-41
Gasoline Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-43
Glass Surfaces
............................................... 5-84
Glove Box
..................................................... 2-45
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
.................................................... 7-5
Specifications
............................................... 5-5
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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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Instrument Panel Cluster
.............. .... .... ........... 3-31
Overview
..................................... ......... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness
........... ........... 3-17
Interior Lamps
............................................. 3-17
Interior Plastic Components
.............................. 5-83
Jump Starting
................................................. 5-44
Key Lock Cylinders Service
.............................. 6-10
Keyless Entry System
....................................... 2-5
Key Reminder Warning
.................................... 2-24
Keys
............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps Exterior
................................... ....... 3-14
Interior
....................................................... 3-1 7
Lap-§boulder Belt ................................... 1-14, 1-22
Child Restraints
........................................... 1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-42
Leather
......................................................... 5-83
LATCH System Leaving
Your Vehicle
....................................... 2-14
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
...... 2-31
Light
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-36
Battery Warning
.......................................... 3-35
Brake System Warning
................................. 3-35
Cruise Control
............................................. 3-43
Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-39
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-42
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-33
TCS Warning Light
...................................... 3-37
Traction Control System Active
...................... 3-38
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
.......... 3-37
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
............................... 2-18
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-34
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-14
Locks Central Door Unlocking System
..................... 2-11
Delayed Locking
.......................................... 2-11
Door
.......................................................... 2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2-14
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-14
Power Door
................................................ 2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-12
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-13
Loss of Control
................... ................ 4-15
Lumbar Manual Controls
.......... ............ .. 1-3
Power Controls
............................................. 1-4
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Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering ............ 4-1 0
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 01
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
....................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month
....... ............... 6-9
At Least Once a Year
..... .............. 6-10
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-10
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-1 3
How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . 6-15
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Engine
Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-13
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Using Your ................................................... 6-4 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-43
Making Turns
................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls
.................................... 1-3
Manual Operation
........................................... 3-24
Manual Passenger Seat
.................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-8
Memory Mirrors
.............................................. 2-48
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-48
Memory Seats
................................................ 3-58
Message DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-50
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
US
. Virgin Islands) ....................... ..... 7-4
Mirror Operation
............................................. 2-35
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
.... 2-35
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
.................... 2-37
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-38
Outside Power Mirrors
.............................. 2-37
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Navigation System ...................................... 3-69
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
........... 5-101
New Vehicle
Break-In
...................................... 2-23
0
Odometer ...................................................... 3-32
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 3
Oil Engine
....................................................... 5-1 5
Pressure Light
............................................. 3-42
Oil Life
.......................................................... 3-48
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-28
Onstar@ System
........................................ 2-39
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-40
Onstar@ Services
............................................ 2-39
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
.................................... 2-40
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment
............................................ 3-27
Outside Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-38
Curb View Assist Mirror
................................ 2-37
Heated Mirrors
............................................ 2-38
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-37 Outside
Curb View Assist Mirror
........................ 3-58
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
... 5-28
Overriding Lock Delay
..................................... 2-12
Owners, Canadian
.............. ......................... II
Owner’s Information .................................... 7-10
Parade Dimming
............................................. 3-19
Park (P) Shifting Into
............................................ 2-30
Shifting Out
of .................................... 2-32
Parking Brake
........................................................ 2-29
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-32
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check
....................................... 6-12
Parking on Hills
.............................................. 4-42
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 6-15
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................... 6-16
Passenger Temperature Control
........................ 3-27
Passing
................................................. 4-13, 4-41
PASS-Key@
Ill ................................................ 2-21
PASS-Key@
I II Operation .......... ................. 2-21
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Perimeter Lighting ............................... 3.19. 3-57
Personalization. Climate Controls ...................... 3-29
Personalization Features .................................... 2-7
Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-65
Playing a Compact Disc .......................... 3-67, 3-71
Power
Playing the Radio
........................................... 3-60
Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-21
Door Locks ................................................. 2-1 1
Electrical System ......................................... 5-91
Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering
Fluid ............................................. 5-37
Windows .................................................... 2-1 8
Power Steering ............................................... 4-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-1 2
Programming the HomeLink@ Transmitter ........ 2-42
Radios ..........................................................
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................
Care of Your CD Player ...............................
Care of Your CDs ........................................
Navigation System .......................................
Personal Choice Radio Controls ....................
Radio with Cassette and CD .........................
Setting the Time ..........................................
Theft-Deterrent ............................................
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ..........................
Understanding Reception ..............................
RainsenseTM II Wipers .....................................
RDS Messages ..............................................
Rear Reading Lamps ......................................
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ......................
Rear Storage Area ..........................................
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ..................
3-59
3-74
3-76
3-75
3-69
3-73 3-60
3-59
3-73
3-70 3-74
.. 3-9
3-64
3-20
1-25
1-21
2-46
Rear Underseat Fuse Block .............................. 5-96
................................ n Rear Window Defogger 3-26 U Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
......... 1-12 Compass .................................................... 2-35
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Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5
Remote Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-6
Remote Trunk Release
.................................... 2-1 5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
.................................................. 5-74
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
................... 5-72
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-58
Replacing Brake System Parts
.......................... 5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
..... 1-56
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government
................................... 7-9
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government
.............................. 7-8
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button
....... 2-44
Resetting Defaults
........................................... 2-44
Restraint System Check
................................... 6-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
................... 1-55
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash
..................................................... 1 -56
Checking
.................................................... 1-55
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-56
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-24
Recreational
Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-33
Removing the Wheel Covers
............................ 5-73
Restraint Systems Right Front
Passenger Position. Safety Belts
...... 1-21
Roadside Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
................... 4-32
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-34
S
Safety Belt
Safety Belts Reminder
Light
............................................ 3-33
Care of
.................................................. 5-84
Driver Position
............................................ 1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
...................................... 1-25
Rear Seat Passengers
................................. 1-21
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-21
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
......................... 1-8
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-39
Safety Warnings and Symbols
.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5
How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
................ 1-13
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Seats Head Restraints
............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-5
Manual Lumbar
............................................. 1-3
Manual Passenger
......................................... 1-2
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Power Lumbar
.......................................... 1-4
Power Seats
.................. ................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-5
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System
................... 1-42
Rear Seat Position
...................................... 1-42
Right Front Seat Position
.............................. 1-44
Security Feedback
.................................... 2-8, 3-56
Security While You Travel
.................................. 7-5
Sensors
......................................................... 3-25
Service
........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle
.................................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work
................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light
....................................... 3-39
Publications Ordering Information
..................... 7-9
Service Manuals
............................................... 7-9
Setting Preset Stations
.................................... 3-61
Setting Preset PTYs
........................................ 3-64
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Setting the Time .......................................... 3-59 Setting
the Tone (Bassnreble)
........... .... 3-61
Sheet Metal Damage
........................ .... 5-87
Shifting Into Park (P)
....................................... 2-30
Shifting Out
of Park (P) ................................... 2-32
Skidding
........................................................ 4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
....................... 4-20
Specifications. Capacities
............................... 5-1 00
Speedometer .................................................. 3-32
Starter Switch Check
....................................... 6-11
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-24
Steering
........................................................ 4-10
Steering in Emergencies
.................................. 4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection
..................................... 6-13
Steering Tips
.................................................. 4-11
Steering Wheel Climate Controls
....................... 3-28
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio
......................... 3-74
Storage Areas
Convenience Net
......................................... 2-46
Front Storage Area
...................................... 2-45
Glove
Box .................................................. 2-45
Rear Storage Area
....................................... 2-46
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
...................... 4-32
Sun Visors
............................... ........... 2-18
Sunroof
................................... ....... 2-47
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