lock Oldsmobile Aurora 1997 s Owners Manual

Right Front Passenger ......................... 3-10
Steering Wheel
............................... 3- 10
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3- 11
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-30
Compact Disc Changer. Trunk Mounted
............. 3-22
Compact Disc Errors
.......................... 3-24
Loading the Magazine
......................... 3-22
Playing a Compact Disc
........................ 3-24
Compact.Disc Player
....................... 3-15. 3-21
Errors
................................. 3.15. 3.21
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-34
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-56
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-54
Coolant
....................................... 6-21
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-24
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-19
TemperatureGage
............................ 2-74
Cooling System
................................ 5-17
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-45
CourtesyLamps
................................ 2-47
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-40
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-59
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-58
Date Display
................................... 2-85
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-44
Customer Assistance
for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
DeadBattery
................................... 5-3 Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-9
Defogging
..................................... 3-9
Defrosting
..................................... 3-9
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-47
Delayed Locking
............................... 2-12
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-74
Distan e to Destination
.......................... 2-84
Dolby
& B Noise Reduction .................. 3.14. 3.20
Door AjarReminder
................................ 2-5
Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-4
Drive Position. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-27
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-80
Driver Position
................................. 1 . 11
Driving
City
........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-28
IntheRain
.................................. 4-18
Night
...................................... 4-16
OnCurves
.................................. 4-11
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-24
on Snow or Ice
............................... 4-27
Throughwater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
DIC
.......................................... 2-80
Locks
....................................... 2-4
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-37
9-3

Drunken Driving ................................ 4-3
Elapsed Time Indicator
......................... 2-85
Electrical Equipment. Adding
........... 2.23. 3.29. 6-62
Electrical System
............................... 6-62
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-50
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-2
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-3 1
Engine (Message (DIC)
.......................... 2-82
Engine
....................................... 6-10
Accessory Belt
............................... 6-75
Coolant
..................................... 6-21
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-24
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-39
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-74
Exhaust
..................................... 2-32
FuseBlocks
................................. 6-63
Identification
................................ 6-6 1
OilLevelCheck .............................. 7-39
Overheating
................................. 5-14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-33
Specifications
................................ 6-74
StartingYour
................................ 2-22
Engineoil
.................................... 6-11
Adding
..................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-11
Life Monitor ................................. 2-82
Pressure Light
............................... 2-77
Used
....................................... 6-15
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14 Estimated Time
of Arrival
........................ 2-84
Exit Lighting
.................................. 2-47
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-34
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-32
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-53
Fan Knob. Climate Control System
.................. 3-3
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-57
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass Feature
........................... 2-38
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-24
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-73
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-44
FogLamps
.................................... 2-45
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
FrenchLanguageManual
11
FrontTowing .................................. 5-11
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-3
Filling
Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-79
RangeDisplay
............................... 2-82
UsedDisplay
................................ 2-81
Used Reset. Driver Information Center
............ 2-81
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-63
.. ...........................
Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-55
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
9-4

Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-74
Fuel
....................................... 2-79
Garage
Door Opener ............................ 2-61
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
GloveBox
.................................... 2-54
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en FranCais
11 .. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps
............................... 2-37. 2-44
Aiming
..................................... 6-3 7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-34
HigWLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-38
Wiring
..................................... 6-62
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heated Outside Mirror
........................... 2-54
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-4
Heating ........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-38
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-34
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20 Ignition
Positions
.............................. 2-21
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-48
Inadvertent Load Protection
....................... 2-50
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-45
Inspections
.................................... 7-43
Brakesystem
................................ 7-43
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-43
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal
........... 7-43
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-43
Steering
.................................... 7-43
Suspension
.................................. 7-43
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-43
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-64
Brightness Control
............................ 2-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Cluster
..................................... 2-66
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-63
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-46
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-43
Ignition Transaxle
Lock Check
.................... 7-42
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-26
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-40
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-22
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-61
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30

Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-6 1
Lamps
........................................ 2-44
Courtesy
.................................... 2-47
Interior
..................................... 2-46
On Reminder
................................ 2-37
Panel
....................................... 2-46
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Level Control. Electronic
......................... 4-31
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-46
Lighter
....................................... 2-57
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20, 2-69
Battery Warning
.............................. 2-70
Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning
............ 2-72, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-70
Engine Oil Pressure Light
...................... 2-77
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Parlung Brake Indicator
........................ 2-7 1
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7, 2-69
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-75
Traction Active
................................ 4-9
Traction Control System Active
.............. 2-73, 4-9
Traction Control System Warning
........... 2-72, 4-10
Traction Off Warning .......................... 4- 10
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-8
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Cylinders
................................... 7-40
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-42
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-40
Delayed
Locking
............................. 2- 12 Memory Door
............................ 2.5, 2.11
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security ............................. 2-7
Trunk
...................................... 2-15
Window
.................................... 2-34
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-44
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-40
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
Magnasteer
TM ................................ 4-11
Maintenance, Normal Replacement
Parts ............ 6-74
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-46
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-43
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-44
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-59
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-75
MaxifuseRelay Center
.......................... 6-63
Memory Door Locks ........................ 2-5, 2-11
Memory Seat and Mirrors
........................ 2-11
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-50
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-54
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview .............. 2-50
Heated Outside
............................... 2-54
Memory
.................................... 2-11
Parallel Park Assist
........................... 2-53
9-6

Power Remote Control ......................... 2-53
Visor Vanity. Illuminated
....................... 2-58
With Compass
............................... 2-50
MMT
......................................... 6-3
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-56
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-26
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-20
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............. 6-74
Odometer
.................................... 2-67
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-67
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-82
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-77
Oil Pressure Message
............................ 2-82
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5- 14
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-39
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-59
Parallel Park Assist Mirror
........................ 2-53
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-25
Shifting Into
................................. 2-29
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-3 1
Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-16
Brake
...................................... 2-28
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-71
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-42
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-32
With a Trailer
........................... 4-37. 4-38
Passenger Position
.................... 1 - 19. 1-25. 1-31
Passenger Temperature Control
.................... 3-10
Passing
....................................... 4-13
PASS-Key I1
................................. 2-19
Perimeter Lighting
.............................. 2-48
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-43
Personalization Features
......................... 2-11
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-59
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-31
Antenna Service
.............................. 7-39
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-53
Seat
.......................................... 1-2
Seatback Recliner
.............................. 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-11
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-34
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-22
Power Seat
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-3
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-18
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Lots
....................................... 2-17
9-7

Radio Reception .............................. 3-29
Radios
.................................. 3-11. 3-17
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 18
Reading Lamps ........................... 2-49. 2-50
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-67
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-7
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-25
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-29
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-25
Seat Cushion. Removing
....................... 6-65
Towing
..................................... 5-13
Rear Storage Armrest
............................ 2-55
Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-39
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-50
Compass Calibration
.......................... 2-52
Compass Variance
............................ 2-52
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-50
Heated Outside
............................... 2-54
Parallel Park Assist
........................... 2-53
With Compass
............................... 2-50
RecallonDIC
................................. 2-86
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............... 7-44
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-74
Remote Rear
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-5
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 15
Remote Lock Control ............................. 2-8
Memory Seat and Mirrors
.................. 1-3, 2- 1 1
Personalization ............................... 2- 11
Resynchronization
............................. 2-9
Security Feedback
............................ 2- 10 Replacement
Bulbs ...................................... 6-72
Parts
....................................... 6-74
Wheel
...................................... 6-50
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-47
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Checking
................................... 1-46
Child
....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-6
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-47
Systemcheck
................................ 7-40
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-22
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-26
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-35
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-46
Restraints
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-19
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-46
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care ....................................... 6-56
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-31
Children
.................................... 1-33
Driver Position
............................... 1-11
Extender
.................................... l-46
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-11
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-14, 1-44, 1-45
Larger Children
.............................. 1-43
LapBelt
.................................... 1-32
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1-11, 1-25
9-8

Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-33
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-35
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-58
Sunroof
....................................... 2-60
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1- 19
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-19
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-23
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer
.................................. 2-68
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-30
Temperature Control. Passenger
................... 3-10
Theater Dimming
............................... 2-47
Theft
......................................... 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-25
THEFTLOCK"
................................ 3-25
Thermostat
.................................... 6-25
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-35
Time Out Feature
............................... 2-47
Time. Setting the
............................... 3-1.1
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Temperature Button. Climate Control System
.......... 3-3
1 Tires ......................................... 6-44
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-50
BuyingNew
................................. 6-48
Chains
..................................... 6-52
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-24
Cleaning
.................................... 6-58
Compact Spare
............................... 5-34
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inflationcheck
............................... 7-39 Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-46
Loading
Your Vehicle ......................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Temperature
................................. 6-50
Traction
.................................... 6-49
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-49
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-49
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-47
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-50
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-47
TopStrap
..................................... 1-36
TorqueLock
................................... 2-31
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-31, 6-73
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Active Light
.................................. 4-9
Control System
................................ 4-9
Control System Active Light
................ 2-73, 4-9
Control System Warning Light
............. 2-72, 4-10
Off Warning Light ............................ 4-10
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Drivingwith
................................. 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-37
SafetyChains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-32
Traction
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Weight
..................................... 4-34
9-10

Transaxle Fluid. Automatic ....................... 6- 18
Transaxle Fluid Life ............................. 2-82
Transmitter. Universal
........................... 2-6 1
Transmitters. Remote Lock Control
................. 2- 13
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-67
Trunk Lock
....................................... 2-15
Release. Remote .............................. 2-15
SecurityOverride
............................. 2-15
Trunk Mounted Compact Disc Changer
............. 3-22
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-36
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-37
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-35
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-46
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer
................ 4-37
Underbody Flushing Service
.................. : .. 7-42
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-59
Universal Theft-Deterrent System
.................. 2- 17
Universal Transmitter ............................ 2-6 1
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damagewarnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-74
Identification Number
......................... 6-6 1
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Storage
..................................... 6-33
Ventilation System
............................... 3-7 Visor Vanity Mirrors. Illuminated
.................. 2-58
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-58
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-68
Warranty Information
............................. 8-8
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-27
Washing
Your Vehicle ........................... 6-57
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-57
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-50
Nut Torque
............................. '5.31. 6.73
Replacement
................................. 6-50
Wrench
..................................... 5-26
WindowLock
.................................. 2-34
Windows
..................................... 2-34
Express-Down
............................... 2-34
Power
...................................... 2-34
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-40
Fluid
.................................. 2.40. 6.27
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-39
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-39
Bladecheck
................................. 7-40
Blade Replacement
...................... 6.44. 6.74
Cleaning the Blade
....................... 2.39. 6.56
Fuses
...................................... 6-62
Winter Driving
................................. 4-26
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-62
WoodPanels. Care
.............................. 6-55
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-26