child seat OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1999 User Guide

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Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the
safety belts properly.

Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in
a crash.

Children who aren't buckled up can strike other
people who are.
CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here two children are wearing the same belt. The
belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a
crash, the two children can be crushed together
and seriously injured. A belt must be used by
only one person at a time.
Q:What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,
but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is
very close to the child's face or neck?
A:Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but
be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's
shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body
would have the restraint that belts provide. If the
child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see
ªRear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesº in the Index.
If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still
very close to the child's face or neck, you might
want to place the child in the center seat position,
the one that has only a lap belt.
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CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a
lap
-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind
the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in
a crash the child might slide under the belt. The
belt's force would then be applied right on the
child's abdomen. That could cause serious or
fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt
should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching
the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's
pelvic bones in a crash.
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CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
-- they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.

Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.

Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.

Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.

When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It is automatic
-- you don't need to
adjust anything.
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Belt, Engine Accessory 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 8-3, 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Adjustment 6
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Bulbs 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-31, 2-32, 4-28, 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Deck Service 7-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Player 3-10, 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Errors 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cellular Telephone 2
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central Door Unlocking System 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Safety 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Oil Soon Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Oil Level Warning 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1-44 . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-46 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner/Filter, Air 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome
-Plated Wheels 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass Surfaces 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Problems 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield and Wiper Blades 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PASS-Key
II 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Perimeter Lighting 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personalization Features 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
Accessory Outlet 2
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna Mast Care 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna Service 7-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Mirror 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback Recliner 1-2, 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Fluid 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power, Retained Accessory 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Seat
Lumbar Controls 1
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Function 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Lamps 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Compartment Fuse Block 6
-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Security Locks 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage Armrest 2
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement 6-38, 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass Calibration 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass Variance 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Outside 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parallel Park Assist 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With Compass 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recall on DIC 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote
Fuel Door Release 6
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Lock Control 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Seat and Mirrors 1-3, 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personalization 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronization 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Feedback 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Retained Accessory Power 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance, Canadian 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Extender 1-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Wear Properly 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incorrect Usage 1-16, 1-49, 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap Belt 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder 1-13, 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larger Children 1-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Questions and Answers 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Comfort Guides 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passengers 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder Light 1-8, 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smaller Children and Babies 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use During Pregnancy 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why They Work 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Defects, Reporting 8
-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Symbols iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Cushion, Removing the Rear 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback, Reclining Front 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats
Controls 1
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lumbar Control 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Seat and Mirrors 1-3, 1-4, 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing a Child Restraint 1-42, 1-44, 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Feedback 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selectable Shift 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulletins, Ordering 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Soon Light 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals, Ordering 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Identification Label 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Ordering 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Appearance Care 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Owner Publications 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle 2
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into PARK (P) 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of PARK (P) 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selectable 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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