windshield wipers OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1996 Owners Manual

Wind-
The lever on the right side of your steering column
controls your windshield wipers.
For a single wiping cycle, move the lever up to MIST.
Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The
wipers will stop after one cycle. If
you want more
cycles, hold the lever to
MIST longer.
For steady wiping at low speed, push the lever down
to
the LO position. For high speed wiping, push the lever
down further, to
HI. To stop the wipers, move the lever
to OFF.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wiper cycles. This can be very useful in light
rain or snow. Push the lever down to the first detent,
DELAY. Turn the band closer to the short lines for fewer
wiper passes per minute. As you turn the band toward
the long lines, the wiper cycles per minute will increase.
Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to drive safely.
To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they're frozen
to the
windshield, carefully loosen
or thaw them. If your blades
do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice
to prevent an overload.
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Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of your steering column also
controls your windshield washer. To spray washer fluid
on the windshield, pull the lever toward you. The wipers
will clear the window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed. For more washer cycles, pull and
hold the lever.
If the fluid level in the windshield washer bottle is low,
the message LOW WASHER
FLUID will appear in the
Driver Information Center. See “Windshield Washer
Fluid”
in the Index.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad
mud splash can block your vision.
You could hit another
vehicle or go
off the road. Check your washer fluid
level often.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can
form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
Lamps
Headlamps
See “Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever” in the Index.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top
of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered.
The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness in daylight when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off, and
0 The transaxle is not in PARK (P).
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Fuse
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25
26
27
28 Usage
Driver Information
Center
Converter Oxygen Sensors
Radio
Open
Climate Control Relay
Open
Windshield Wipers Open
TMNSS
Cigarette Lighter
Crank,
Air Bag Module
Climate Control Blower
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
To access the battery and rear compartment fuse panels,
the rear seat cushion must be removed.
This procedure is
somewhat difficult. You may wish to have your retailer
do this for you.
I NOTICE:
The battery and main fuse boxes are located under
the rear seat cushion. The battery’s ground
terminal and some relay wires are exposed. To help
avoid damage to the battery and wires, be careful
when removing
or reinstalling the seat cushion. Do
not remove covers from covered parts. Do not store
anything under the seat,
as objects could touch
exposed wires and cause a short.
To Remove the Rear Seat Cushion
1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front hooks.
2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the
vehicle.
6-60
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Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
............................... v
Dimensions ................................. 6-69
Identification Number
......................... 6-56
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Storage
..................................... 6-31
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-53
Visor Vanity Mirrors. Illuminated
.................. 2-53
warning Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-62
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25 ~~ Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Wheel Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-52
Alignment
.................................. 6-46 Nut Torque
............................. 5.32. 6.68
Replacement
................................. 6-46
Wrench
..................................... 5-27
Windows
..................................... 2-32
Express-Down
............................... 2-32
Power
...................................... 2-32
WindowLock
.................................. 2-32
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-42
Fluid
.................................. 2-42. 6-25
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-38
Fuses
...................................... 6-57
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-41
Blade Replacement
...................... 6.39. 6.68
Winter Driving
................................. 4-25
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-57
Wood Panels. Care
.............................. 6-51
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel
................................. 5-27
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