inflation pressure Oldsmobile Aurora 1997 Owner's Manuals

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TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG
PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1;28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressure for the tires
on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number
of people that
can be in your vehicle and
the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE
US. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON
THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
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The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear
edge
of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight
capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front of rear axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it
out. Don't carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in
your trunk.
The electronic level control automatically keeps the rear
of the vehicle level as you load or unload your vehicle.

Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi
(420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as
soon as possible and make sure your spare
tire
is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to
perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish
your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced
where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare
with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last
longer
and be in good shape in case you need it again.
NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured or broken by
a sudden impact --
such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires
at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your
tread is badly worn, or
if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold’’
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven
no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation),
you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
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After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust
or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure
to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get
all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index.) When
It’s Time for New Tires
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time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only
1/16 inch (1.6 mrn) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any
of the following statements
are true:
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0
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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 fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified
to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check Windshield Washer
Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer
fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant”
in
the Index for further details.
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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
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