belt OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1995 Service Manual

Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over
a hill and
find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right
in front of you. You can
avoid these problems by braking
-- if you can stop in
time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's
the time for evasive action
-- steering around the
problem.
Your Aurora can perform very well
in emergencies like
these. First apply your brakes.
It is better to remove as
much speed
as you can from a possible collision. Then
steer around the problem,
to the left or right depending
on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision.
If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended
9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can
turn it a full I80 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand.
But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just
as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the object.
The fact that s11ch emergency situations are always
possible
is a good reason to practice defensive driving at
all times and wear safety belts properly.
Off-Road Recovery
You may find sometime that your right wheels have
dropped off the edge
of a road onto the shoulder while
you're driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the
accelerator and then,
if there is nothing in the way, steer
so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
You can
turn the steering wheel up to 1/4 turn until the
right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn
your steering wheel
to go straight down the roadway.
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Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached,
on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start
to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and
the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here‘s
how to do it:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK (P) yet.
Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes
until the chocks absorb the load.
Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake, and
then shift to PARK (P).
Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
I. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine:
Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let LIP on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling
a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important
in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment.
Each of these
is covered in this manual, and ;he Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it‘s a good
idea to review these sections before you stat your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
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Engine Accessory Belt
The 4.0L Aurora engine uses an engine accessory belt.
This diagram shows the features connected by the belt
routing. See”Maintenance Schedu1e”in the Index for
when to check the belt.
1. Tensioner Arm Pulley
2. Power Steering Pump Pulley
3. Idler Pulley 4.
Alternator Pulley
5. Air Conditioner Compressor Pulley
6. Harmonic Balancer
Engine Oil
If the CHECK 01L LEVEL message or the oil warning
light on the instrument panel comes
on, it means you
need to check your engine oil level right away.
For more
information, see “Check Oil Level Message” or
“Oil
Warning Light” in the Index. You should check your
engine
oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
It’s a
good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Turn off the engine and give the
oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan.
If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
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When it’s Time for New Tires
I
You need a new tire if: One
way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which
will
appear when your tires have
only
1/16 inch ( I .6 trim) or
less
of tread remaining.
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You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s
rubber.
The tread or sidewall
is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fcbric.
The tire has
a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has
a puncture, cut, or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because
of the size or location
of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Inforrnation label.
The tires installed
on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
nu~nber on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones
with that same TPC Spec number. That way,
your vehicle
will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle.
If yo~~r tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number
will be followed by an “MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your origiml tires.
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Cleaning Leather Care of Safety Belts
1 i I saddle soap.
1 For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinylkeather Cleaner
Use a soft cloth
with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
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or equivalent product.
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm the
leather.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
1 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions. Keep belts clean and
dry. Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped
off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
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To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion
1.
2.
3.
Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, and
then route the safety belts through the proper slots
in
the seat cushion. Don’t let the safety belt get twisted.
Slide the rear
of the cushion up and under the
seatback
so the rear locating guides hook into the
wire loops on the back frame.
With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down
on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.
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4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that
no portion of any safety belt is
trapped under
the seat. Also make sure the seat
cushion
is secured.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by
a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance
of damage
caused by electrical problems.
There are three main fuse panels.
Two are located under
the rear seat.
To access these panels, you’ll need to
remove the seat. See the previous description under
“Removing
the Rear Seat Cushion” to see how. This
procedure
is somewhat difficult. You may wish to have
your retailer replace the fuse, instead.
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Once the seat is removed,
you’ll find two fuse panels
on the driver’s side of the
battery. Each
is protected by
a plastic box with four tabs.
Pull up on all four tabs at
the same time to loosen
them and pull off the box.
Of these two panels, the cover on the passenger-side
fuse panel
has an extra plastic cap attachment. You’ll
need to slide this out of the grooves which hold it there
before removing the rest
of the box.
To replace the covers, line the four tabs up and simply
snap
them back into place. The extra plastic cap
attachment slides back into place.
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Maintenance Schedule
I Schedule I Definition I
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is
true for your vehicle:
0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
Schedule
I should also be followed if the vehicle is used
for delivery service, police, taxi, or other commercial
application.
Schedule I Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months,
Whichever Occurs First
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or 6 Months,
Whichever Occurs First
Chassis Lubrication
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every
12,000 Miles
(25 000 km)
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Tire Rotation Air Cleaner
Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty
conditions
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Fuel Tank. Cap and Lines Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first)
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Every 100,000 Miles
(166 000 km)
Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only)
Spark Plug Replacement
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Maintenance Schedule
Follow Schedule I1 orziy if none of the conditions from
Schedule
I is true.
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Chanp (or every 12 months,
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever
whichever
occurs first)
occurs first)
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000
km)
Tire Rotation
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first)
Cooling System Service (or every
24 months.
whichever occurs first)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Fuel Tank. Cap
and Lines Inspection
Autotnatic Tr-ansaxle Service (se1:el-e conditions only)
Spark Plug Replacement
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Every 100,000 Miles
(166 000 km)
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
30,000 Miles (50 000 kt)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(Continued)
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