2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA trunk release

Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
key and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release
Press the trunk release
button located on the
lower portion of the driver’s
door to release the trunk
lid. The trunk release
lockout switch must be
OFF for this button to work.
The system also works with the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The trunk will unlock when the trunk symbol
NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout switch is
in
OFF.
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Trunk Release Lockout
The trunk release lockout
switch in the glove box
allows you to secure items
in the trunk, and disable
the fuel door release
and the HomeLink@
Transmitter.
Move the trunk release lockout switch to ON, lock the
glove box and take the master key and remote keyless
entry transmitter with you. Now the remote trunk
release button will not open the trunk, the fuel door
release button will not open the fuel door and the
HomeLink Transmitter will not operate.
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Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: The emergency trunk release handle is not
designed to be used to tie
down the trunk lid or
as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk.
Improper use
of the emergency trunk release
handle could damage
it.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located near the trunk latch. This handle will
glow
following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up
to open the trunk from the inside.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the
following:
A. Air Outlet
B. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
C. Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control System
D. Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System
E. Windshield Wiperwasher Control
F. Driver information Center (DIC)
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
H. Climate Control System
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Knob
J. Trip Odometer Buttons
K. Hood Release
L. Parking Brake
M. Cruise Control Lever
N. ignition Switch
0. Audio System
P. Accessory Power Outlet
Q. Glove Box (Trunk Release Lockout Switch inside)
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The fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on
the driver’s side of the vehicle. To open the fuel door,
press the button located
on the driver’s door
trim near the trunk release
button.
The ignition does not need to be on. The remote fuel
door release will work in all transaxle positions.
The trunk release lockout switch must be in
OFF for the
fuel door
to open.
The fuel door can be opened manually in case of a
power failure. To do this, first open the trunk. The release mechanism is located on the driver’s side of the
vehicle, at the top
of the trunk compartment.
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Pull the tab toward you to
release the fuel door.
Notice: Prying on a locked fuel filler door can
damage it. Use the remote fuel door manual release
located in the trunk
in the case of a power failure.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap
from the
hook on the fuel door.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it;
if
you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the
rinht a '3' '*.
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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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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
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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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Driver Information Center (DIC) ___ ....... 3-45
DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages .......... ....... 3-50
At Night ..................................................... 4-16
City ........................................................... 4-21
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-2
Freeway ..................................................... 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-18
Winter ........................................................ 4-26
Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-42
Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-20
Driving Through Flowing Water ...................... 4-20
Driving with a Trailer .................................... 4-40
Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
.................................... 4-28
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Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
............................... 5-91
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-92
Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-91
Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-91
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion .................. 5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-91
Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 2-1 6
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
................................................... 3-42
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-21
Battery ....................................................... 5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-39
Coolant ...................................................... 5-24
Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25
Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-38
Cooling System Inspection ............................ 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-14
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-33
Oil ............................................................. 5-15
Overheating ................................................ 5-28
Starting ...................................................... 2-24
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-92
Engine Coolant Level Check .............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 4-43
Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-19
Engine Oil Level Check ..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance ..................... 6-5
Engine Specifications ..................................... 5-1 00
Engiishiivietric ................................................. 3-45
Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-18
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons .............................. 2-44
Express-Down Window .................................... 2-18
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-27
Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .......................... 3-17
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