engine Oldsmobile Aurora 1997 Owner's Manuals

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with
the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
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
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move.
You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park
on
a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to
flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall). You should let your
GM retailer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may
be
found in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions
which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result
in frequent braking.
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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
GM retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake
System
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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 clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
USAGE
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key
Lock
Cylinders
Floor Shift
Linkage
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI
# 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2 Category LB or
%
GC-LB.

1997 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
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SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
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TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
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Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
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Index @ Section 9
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-59
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-21
Location
.................................... 1-21
Readiness Light
......................... 1-20, 2-69
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-74
Air Control, Climate Control System
............. 3-3, 3-5
Alarm, Universal Theft-Deterrent
.................. 2- 17
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels, Cleaning
............. 6-58
Antenna, Power
................................ 3-31
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-72, 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-8
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3-25
Appearance Care
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-60
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-7
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-57 Audio Controls. Steering
Wheel
................... 3-28
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-29
Audio Systems
................................. 3-11
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-2
Overdrive
................................... 2-27
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-25
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Auto-Push Knob. Climate Control
.................. 3-2
Averagespeed
................................. 2-82
Automatic Transaxle
Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement
............... 6-41
Battery
....................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Saver
...................................... 2-50
Warning Light
............................... 2-70
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
Battery Voltage Message
......................... 2-82
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-75
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Blizzard
...................................... 4-28
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
.............. 2-13
9-1

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