2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA fuel pump

Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None
of these show a problem with your fuel gage:
United States Canada
When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about
how much fuel you have left.
When you have less than
3.5 gallons (13.2 L) of fuel
remaining, the
DIC message LOW FUEL will be
displayed and a chime will sound. You need to get more
fuel right away.
At the service station, the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a
little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to
fill the tank.
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or
speed up.
The tank is not necessarily empty when the gage
reads empty. There
is a reserve of about
1.5 gallons (5.6 L) in the tank. You should still get
more fuel as
soon as possible.
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Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the
proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Gasoline Octane
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of
87 or higher. However, for best performance and for
trailer towing, you may wish to use middle grade
or premium unleaded gasoline.
If the octane is less than
87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you
drive.
If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane
or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you might
damage your engine.
Gasoline Specifications
It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications
which were developed by the American Automobile
Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better
vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasoline
meeting these specifications could provide improved
driveability and emission control system performance
compared to other gasoline.
In Canada, look for the
“Auto Makers’ Choice”
label on the pump.
Canada Only
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If you get fuel on yourself and then something
ignites
it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can
spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank
is
nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any
“hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all
the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon
as possible. See Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle on page 5-85. When filling the tank
do not overfill by squeezing in much more fuel after the
pump shuts
off.
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear
a clicking sound. Make
sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine
if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page
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The CHECK GAS CAP DIC message will come on if the
fuel cap is not properly reinstalled.
Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type,
it may not fit properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the
Index.
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Filling a Portable Fuel *ontair -r
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs.
To help avoid injury to
you and others:
containers.
Dispense gasoline only into approved
CAUTION: (Continued)
0 not fil container wh ~ it is i _ide a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling
is complete.
Don’t smoke while pumping gasoline.
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Fuses
1
3
3
4
5
6
7
a
9
10
Usage
Fuel Pump
HVAC Blower
Memory
ALDL
Rear Fog Lamps
Compact Disc (CD) Driver's Door Module
Air Bag System
Not Used
Right Parking Lamp Fuses
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
la
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 27
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29
30
31
32
33
34
Usage
Vent Solenoid
Ignition
1
Left Parking Lamp
Dimmer
Spare Left Front Heated Seat
Not Used Rear Door Module
Stoplamp ParWReverse
Audio
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Not Used
Not Used
Passenger Door Module
Body Interior Lamps
R!ct IlSPd
Ignition Switch
Instrument Panel
Right Front Heated Seat
Not Used
H'JAC
Ignition 3 Rear
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Fuses 35
36
37
38
Relays 39
40
41
42 43
44 Usage
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Turn SignaVHazard HVAC Battery
Dimmer
Usage Fuel Pump
Parking Lamp
Ignition
1
Rear Fog Lamp
Not Used Park Relays
45
46
47
4%
49
50
51
52
53
54 55 Usage
Reverse
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Fuel Tank Door Lock
Not Used
Ignition 3
Fuel Tank Door Release
Interior Lamps
Trunk Release
Front Courtesy Lamps
Not Used Electronic Level Control (ELC)
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