headlamp OLDSMOBILE AURORA 2003 Owner's Manual

Turn the vertical aiming
screw
(C) until the
headlamp beam
is aimed to the
horizontal tape line.
The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the
bottom edge
of the horizontal tape line.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp.
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Headlamps
1. Remove the two bolts from the headlamp assembly
2. Use a large screwdriver by the outside mount to
separate the lamp assembly from the outboard
snap mounting pin. Slide the headlamp assembly
outward and
lift it out.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the headlamp
assembly.
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4. Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly.
5. Replace the bulb.
6. Push the bulb assembly in and turn it clockwise to
install the bulb assembly into the headlamp
assembly.
7. Then reconnect the wiring harness to the lamp
assem bly. 8.
Slide the lamp assembly back into place by lining
up the track on the bottom
of the assembly with
the guide on the vehicle.
9. Then connect the outboard snap mounting pin.
IO. Secure the lamp assembly with the two bolts.
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
Once the headlamp assembly has been removed from
the vehicle, the front turn signal and parking lamps
can be accessed. See
Headlamps on page 5-55
for more information on location.
1. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the
release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise
to remove them.
2. Replace the bulb in the socket.
3. Then reconnect the socket wiring harness to the
4. Reinstall the headlamp assembly into the vehicle.
lamp assembly.
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
Nofice: Don’t add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless
you check with your dealer first.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-54.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the wiring harness. An electrical overload will cause
the lamps to go on and
off, or in some cases to remain
cff. if this hqppns, hawe p1r headlamp system
checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse, If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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Fuses
1
2
3
4
5
6 - 1
Usage
Not Used
Accessory
Windshield Wipers
Not Used Left Low-Beam Headlamp
Right Low-Beam Headlamp
Spare Fuses
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 21
22
23
24
25
26
Usage Powertrain Control Module Battery
Right High-Beam Headlamp
Left High-Beam Headlamp
Ignition
1
Not Used
Transaxle Cruise Control Direct Ignition System
Injector Bank #2
Not Used
Not Used
Powertrain Control Module Ignition
Oxygen Sensor
Injector Bank
#I
Auxiliary Power
Cigarette Lighter Fog Lamps/Daytirne Running Lamps
Horn
Air Conditioning Clutch
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Relays 27
28
29 30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40 Usage
High-Beam Headlamp
Low-Beam Headlamp
Fog Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Horn
Air Conditioner Clutch
HVAC Solenoid
Accessory
Air Pump
Starter
1
Cooling Fan 1
Ignition 1
Cooling Fan Series/Parallel
Cooling Fan 2 Circuit
Breakers
41
Fuses 42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53 Usage
Starter
Usage
Not Used Empty
ABS
Air Pump A
Cooling Fan
1
Cooling Fan 2
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare Fuse Puller
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Automatic Climate Control System ..................... 3-23
Automatic Door Locks
..................................... 3-54
Automatic Headlamp System
............................ 3-1 6
Automatic Level Control
................................... 4-36
Automatic Operation
........................................ 3-23
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Operation
................................................... 2-26
Automatic Transaxle Check
.............................. 6-1 0
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System
Check
........................................................ 6-1 1
Backing
Up .................................................... 4-41
Battery
.......................................................... 5-42
Battery Load Management
............................... 3-21
Battery Replacement
......................................... 2-9
Battery Warning Light
...................................... 3-35
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
......................... 4-23
Body Lubrication Service
.................................. 6-10
Brake
Parking
...................................................... 2-29
System Inspection
....................................... 6-1 4
System Warning Light
.................................. 3-35 Brake
Fluid
.................................................... 5-39
Brake Wear
................................................... 5-41
Brakes
.......................................................... 5-39
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
..................................... 4-8
Break.ln. New Vehicle
..................................... 2-23
Bulb Replacement
........................................... 5-54
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
............. 5-57
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-54
Headlamp Aiming
........................................ 5-50
Headlamps ................................................. 5-55
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-58
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
........................................ 5-58
Buying New Tires
........................................... 5-66
C
California Fuel .......................................... 5-6
Canada
........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners
................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance
........................... 7-6
Capacities and Specifications
.......................... 5-1 00
Carbon Monoxide ................... 4.26. 4.36. 2.14. 2-33
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Driver Information Center (DIC) ___ ....... 3-45
DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages .......... ....... 3-50
At Night ..................................................... 4-16
City ........................................................... 4-21
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-2
Freeway ..................................................... 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-18
Winter ........................................................ 4-26
Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-42
Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-20
Driving Through Flowing Water ...................... 4-20
Driving with a Trailer .................................... 4-40
Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
.................................... 4-28
E
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
............................... 5-91
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-92
Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-91
Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-91
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion .................. 5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-91
Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 2-1 6
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
................................................... 3-42
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-21
Battery ....................................................... 5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-39
Coolant ...................................................... 5-24
Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25
Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-38
Cooling System Inspection ............................ 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-14
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-33
Oil ............................................................. 5-15
Overheating ................................................ 5-28
Starting ...................................................... 2-24
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-92
Engine Coolant Level Check .............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 4-43
Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-19
Engine Oil Level Check ..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance ..................... 6-5
Engine Specifications ..................................... 5-1 00
Engiishiivietric ................................................. 3-45
Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-18
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons .............................. 2-44
Express-Down Window .................................... 2-18
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-27
Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .......................... 3-17
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-4
Head Restraints
....................................... . 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming
....................................................... 5-50
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-7
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
............................. 5-51
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
................................. 5-52
Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-91
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-55
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-54
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
............. 5-57
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-54
Headlamps on Reminder
.................................. 3-15
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-5
Highway Hypnosis ................................. ... 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
................ ... 4-24
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-39
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming
.................. 2-42
HomeLink@ Transmitter
.................................... 2-41
Hood
UI ICLRII ly I I Ill 1y3 VI IUGl 5- I L
Release ..................................................... 5-1 3
Horn
............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
.. 5-33
How to Add Fluid
............................................ 5-24
How to Check ........................................ 5-22, 5-61
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid ....... .... 5-37
How to Use This Manual
................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 1-13
Hydroplaning
.............................................. 4-19
If
No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-30
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-29
If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-40
If the Light Is on Steady .................................. 3-41
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-32
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
..................... 4-37
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-29
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-23
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-12
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
....................... 3-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-30
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-60
Inspection
Brake System
.......................... ........ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-13
Fuel System
............................................... 6-13
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
......................................... 6-13
Throttle System
........................................... 6-14
Engine
Cooling System
................. .... 6-14
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