instrument panel OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1996 Owner's Guide

Check'-g Thiry Under the Hood
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
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Things that burn can L on hot engine parts and
start
a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto
a hot engine.
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The following sections tell you how to check fluids,
lubricants and important parts underhood.
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull
the hood release handle
inside the vehicle, located to
the left
of the steering wheel
under the instrument panel.
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Engine Oil
OIL
If the CHECK OIL
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 Pressure 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.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove
it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap.
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For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinylbeather Cleaner
or equivalent product.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately.
If dirt is allowed to work into
the finish, it can
harm the leather.
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.
Cleaning Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use
mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately
with a clean cloth.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash they might
not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
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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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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This is the legal identifier for your Aurora. It appears on
a plate in the front corner
of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side.
You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the underside of the spare tire
cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information, and
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equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
I NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Aurora
unless
you check with your retailer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working
as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Aurora, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Aurora’’ in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the wiring harness. An electrical overload will cause the
lamps to go on and
off, or in some cases to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp system checked
right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse in the fuse panel on the other
side of the instrument panel. If the motor overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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Maxifuse/Relay Center
It’s easy to check the fuses in this underhood relay
center. There are two locking
ms on either side of the
base of the cover. Reach down and unsnap each one by
pulling
the cover toward you, then pushing it away
while pulling up. Remove the cover.
The inside of the
cover has a chart that explains the features and controls
governed by each fuse and relay.
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.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band
is broken or melted, replace the
fuse. Be sure you replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the correct amp rating.
Two spare fuses are located below the fuse puller. You’ll
also find spare fuses in the slots labeled “Spare” in the
following charts.
There are three main fuse panels: the instrument panel
fuse block and two (driver’s side and passenger’s side)
rear compartment
fuse blocks.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
This is located on the left side of the instrument panel.
To open
it, push the latch to the left, then pull, and the
door will open.
You’ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside
of the
cover. Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the
plastic end
of the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse
and pull
it out. To close the fuse door, press the door
closed and it will latch.
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FUSE BLOCK
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PERIM LIGHTS
Fuse
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15
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Usage
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(Air Bag)
Injectors
Anti-Lock Brake System
Left Exterior Lamps
Turn Signal Lamps
Injectors Climate Controls, Magnetic Speed
Right Exterior Lamps
Chime (Ignition
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Powertrain Control Module,
VATS PASS-Key@II
Auxiliary Power
Interior
Lamps
Shift Sols
Linear EGR
Cruise Control
Perimeter Lights
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Fuse
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22
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24
25
26
27 28
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31
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Usage
Rear Defogger Trunk and
Fuel Door Releases and
Trunk Pull Down
Heated Seat
Electronic Level Control, Instrument Panel
Exterior Lamps
Base@ Stereo (If so equipped)
Power Door Locks
Interior Lamps
Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
Parking Lamps Heated Outside Mirror
Open
Fuse
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34
35
36
37
38 39
40
41
42
Usage
Fuel Door Release
Open Battery Thermistor
Instrument Panel
-- Power
Antenna, Remote CD Changer,
Radio Chassis
Instrument Panel
-- Remote
Accessory Power Module, Oil
Level Indicator,
ALDL
Electronic Level Control
Fuel Pump
Open
Rear Defog
1
Rear Defog 2
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BULB
Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS
Front
Cornering Lamps ........................ 3057
Front Parking Lamps
................... 3 157NA
Front Turn Signal Lamps
................ 3 157NA
Halogen Headlamps
Low Beam ............................ 9006
HighBeam
........................... 9005
Fog Lamps
.............................. 893
Rear
Back-up Lamps ......................... 3155
License Plate Lamp ....................... 194
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............ 1156
Rear Sidemarker Lamps
.................... 194
Stop/Taillamps
.......................... 3057
Rear Turn Signal
........................ 3057
Trunk Lamp ............................ 2 11-2
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INSIDE LAMPS
Overhead
Front Overhead Lamps .................... 168
Visor Vanity Lamps
...................... 7065
Rail Courtesy/Reading Lamps
............... 168
Doors
Front Courtesy Lamps ...................... 74
Front Warning Lamps
...................... 74
Driver Door Floodlamp ..................... 74
Rear Courtesy/Warning Lamps
............... 74
Instrument Panel
and Console
Sound Insulator Panel (Lower Floor Lighting) . . 168
Glove Compartment Lamp
................. 194
Ashtray Lamp
........................... 194
Center Console Storage Compartment Lamp
... 161
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For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer Assistance
Representative:
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Your name, address, home and business telephone
numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Retail facility name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you
to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However, if you wish
to write
Oldsmobile, write to:
United States
Customer Assistance Representative
Oldsmobile Central Office
920 Townsend Street
P.O. Box 30095
Lansing,
MI 48909
Canada
Customer Assistance Center
General Motors
of Canada Limited
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and
GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that
your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility,
using the retailer’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
That
is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs),
Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its
Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user
can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing:
1-800-833-OLDS. (TTY users in Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.)
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