key OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1995 Owner's Manual

Drunken Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is
a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the
highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every
year.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a
vehicle:
Judgment
Muscular Coordination
0 Vision
0 Attentiveness
Police records show that almost half of all motor
vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,
these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking
and driving.
In recent years, some 18,000 annual motor
vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use
of alcohol,
with more than 300,000 people injured.
Many adults
-- by some estimates, nearly half the adult
population
-- choose never to drink alcohol, so they
never drive after drinking. For persons under
2 1, it’s
against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol.
There are good medical, psychological and
developmental reasons for these laws. The
obvious way to solve this highway safety problem
is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But
what if people do? How much is “too much”
if the
driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might
think. Although it depends on each person and situation,
here is some general information
on the problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
of someone
who is drinking depends upon four things:
How much alcohol consumed
0 The drinker’s body weight
The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
The length of time it’s taken the drinker to consume
the alcohol
According to the American Medical Association,
a
I 80-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
BAC
of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the
same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses
of wine or three mixed drinks
if each had 1- 1/2 ounces
(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
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The HAZARD light on the
instrument panel will also
come
on.
HAZARDA
Your hazard flashers work no matter what position your
key is
in, and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, press the button down again.
When the flashers are
on, your turn signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
Aurora. But please follow the steps to do it safely.
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When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a
straight-ahead position, with a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s
steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be
in
NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake release.
Don’t
have your vehicle towed on the front wheels.
unless you must.
If the vehicle must be towed on the
front wheels, don’t
go more than 35 mph (56 kdh) or
farther than SO miles (80 km) or your transaxle will be
damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the
front wheels have to be supported
on a dolly.
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1 I 1 Fuse Usage -
Position Circuitrv
1
2
3
4
5
4
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1s
16
17
18
19
20
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag)
Il?jectors
Anti-Lock Brake System
Left Exterior Lamps
Turn Signal Lamps 1n.jector.s
Climate Controls, Magnetic Speed Right Exterior Lamps
Chime (Ignition
1 ), Memory Set
Powertrain Control
Module Cruise
Control, VATS PASS-Key%
Auxiliary Power
Interior Lamps
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, Heated
Oxygen Sensor: Linear
EGR
Driver Information Center
Radio
Climate Control Relay
Windshield Wipers
Cigar Lighter
Crank,
Air Bag Module
Climate Control Blower
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At Least Once a Year Starter Switch
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
compartment, glove box door, console door and any
folding seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to
a corrosive environment.
I. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
around
the vehicle.
Brake’‘
in the Index if necessary) and the regular
brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal. and be
ready to turn
off the engine immediately if it starts.
should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
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Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock -- BTSI
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a level
surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake"
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine
off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don't start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs
service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key
to LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever
is in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
3M retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part
No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming
to
GM Specification 1825M.
GM Part
No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
L
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake System
Parking Brake
Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-
3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120)
or synthetic SAE 5W-30
engine oil.
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ey ......................................... 2-2
Ignition Positions
............................
PASS ...................................... 2-13
Reminder Warning ........................... 2-16
Heater.
Engine Coolant (Engine Block)
.............. 2- 18 1
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-2 I
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer ................................. 4-33
HolneLink
lM Universal Transmitter ................. 2-48
Hood Release ................................... 6-7
Hot Engine Safety Warnings ...................... 5- 16 Lamps
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- I7 Cornering .................................. 2-40
Daytime Running
............................ 2-41
Horn ......................................... 2-30 Label. Service Parts Identil'ication ................. 6-51
Identification
Label. Service Parts ................. 6-5 I
Identification Number. Vehicle (VIN) ............... 6-5 I
Idling Your Engine ..................... 2-26. 2-28 . 3-8
If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .......... 5-30
Ignition
Key ........................................ 2-2
Switch Positions
............................. 2- I5
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-9
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages ............... 2-63
Inlint Restraint
................................. 1-32
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-35
Information Center. Driver
........................ 2-72
Instrurnent Panel
Cluster
... 2-60
Intensity Control ............................. 2-42
Warning Lights and Gages
..................... 2-63
.....................................
Jack. Tire .................................... 5-22
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Fog ....................................... 2-41
Headlanyx
....................... 2.39.6.28$ 6.30
Illuminated Entry System ....................... 2-9
Reading .................................... 2-43
Lane Change Indicator ........................... 2-33
LapBelt
...................................... 1-29
Lap-Shoulder Belt
Front
...................................... 1-10
Rear ....................................... 1-24
Leather Cleaning ............................... 6-46
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Lighter . Cigar .................................. 2-56
Lights Air Bag Readiness
...................... 1 . 18. 2.64
Anti-Lock Brake System Wuning ............... 2-67
Battery Wdrning ............................. 2-65
Brake System Warning
........................ 2-65
Oil Pressure Warning
......................... 2-70
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Pain[ Spotting ................................. 6-49
Park
Position
.................................... 2-20
Shifting
Into ................................ 2-25
Shilting Out
of .............................. 2-27
Brake
...................................... 2-24
Brake Indicator Light
......................... 2-66
Over Things That BLI~II ........................ 2-27
With a Trailer
............................... 4-36
With the Engine Running
...................... 2-28
Pass. Flash-To-
................................ 2-40
Passing
....................................... 4- 12
PASS-Key@II. Theft Deterrent System .............. 2- 13
Power Parking
Polishing and Waxing
........................... 4-48
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-57
Accessory Power. Retained
.................... 2- I6
Antenna .................................... 3-31
DoorLocks
.................................. 2-3
Mirrors
.................................... 2-51
Seat Controls ................................. I - 1
Steering .................................... 4- IO
Steering Fluid ............................... 6-2 1
Windows .............................. 2-29. 6-59
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-23
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5- 1
Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-7 Radiator
Overlleating
........................... S-
Brake System Parts ........................... 6-26
Fuses
...................................... 6-54
Seat and Restraint System Parts ................. 1-44
Tires
...................................... 6-38
Wheels
.................................... 6-41
Windshield Wiper Blades
...................... 6-34
Reporting Safety Defccts
.......................... 8-4
Restraint System
. Supplemental (Air Bag) ........... 1-17
Restraints . Child ................................ 1-32
Bulbs ................................. 6-30.6-32
Restraint Systems
................................ 1 . 1
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Settingtheclock ................................ 3-9
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-49
Shift, Brake-Transaxle Interlock
.............. 2-21, 2-27
Sound Equipment. Adding
.............. 2-57.3-29, 6-52
Sound Systems
.................................. 3-9
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-29
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-60
Speech Impaired Customer Assistance
............... 8-2
Speedcontrol
.................................. 2-34
Speedometer
................................... 2-61
Starting Your Car (Jump Starting)
................... 5-2
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 16
Emergencies
................................ 4- 11
Variable Assist (Magnasteer)
................... 4- 10
Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System
.......... 3-28
Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control
......... 3-8
Stereo Sound Systems
............................ 3-9
StorageArmrest
................................ 2-55
Storage, Garage Door Opener
..................... 2-44
Storing Your Vehicle
............................ 6-27
Stuck, If Your Car is
............................. 5-30
Sunroof
....................................... 2-54
Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag)
............ 1 - 17
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-20
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle
... 2-20,2-23,2-25. 2-27
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Stains
........................................ 6-45
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
................................. 2-30
SunVisors
.................................... 2-53 Tachometer
.................................. 2-62
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-32
Temperature Control (Dual)
........................ 3-6
Temperature Gage
.............................. 2-69
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Deterrent System, PASS-Key
I1 ................ 2-13
Theftlock@
.................................... 3-25
Thermostat
.................................... 6-21
Third Gear
.................................... 2-22
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-30
Time (Setting the Clock)
.......................... 3-9
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-29
Tire
.......................................... 6-34
Balance
.................................... 6-40
Chains
................................ 5-29, 6-42
Flat
....................................... 5-21
Inflation
.................................... 6-35
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-36
Pressure
.................................... 6-35
Quality Grading
............................. 6-39
Replacement
................................ 6-38
Rotation
.................................... 6-37
Spare, Compact
.............................. 5-29
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-26
Towing aTrailer
.................................... 4-30
Yourvehicle
................................. 5-8
Hookups .............................. 5-10, 5-11
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-8
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