maintenance OLDSMOBILE AURORA 2003 Owner's Guide

Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
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Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-21
Adding Washer Fluid
....................................... 5-38
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel
................................................. 5-6
Add-on Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-91
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
.............. 3-62
Air Bag
Readiness Light
.......................................... 3-34
Air Bag Systems
............................................. 1-47
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
......... 1-54
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
.................... 1-52
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...... 1-52
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
................... 1-51
Where Are the Air Bags?
.............................. 1-49
Air CleanedFilter, Engine
................................. 5-21
All Overseas Locations
...................................... 7-4
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
.................. 5-86
Antenna, Diversity
........................................... 3-76
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light
.............. 3-36
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-82
Care
of Safety Belts .................................... 5-84
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............................................................... 3-74
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................... 5-87
Cleaning the inside of Your Vehicle
................ 5-82
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
.............. 5-85
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-87
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
.......... 5-88
Sheet Metal Damage
................................ 5-87
Underbody Maintenance
........ ........ 5-87
Weatherstrips
........................... .... 5-84
Ashtrays
..................................... ........ 3-22
Assist Handles
............................................... 2-45
Audio System(s)
............................................. 3-59
Audio Systems
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 3-74
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-74
Care of Your CD Player
............................... 3-76
Care of Your CDs
........................................ 3-75
Chime Level Adjustment
............................... 3-76
Diversity Antenna System
............................. 3-76
NavigatiodRadio System
.............................. 3-69
Personal Choice Radio Controls
.................... 3-73
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-60
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Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-73
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
.......................... 3-70
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-74
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Care of
Care of Your
Safety
Belts
........... ... 5-84
Cassette Tape Player
................................... 3-74
CD Player
.................................................. 3-76
Cassette Tape Messages
................................. 3-66
Cassette Tape Player Service
............................. 6-9
CD Changer, Trunk-Mounted
............................ 3-70
Chains, Tires
.................................................. 5-70
Check Engine Light
............................................... 3-39
Tire Pressure System
................................... 5-62
Check Engine Light
......................................... 3-39
Checking Coolant
............................................ 5-26
Checking Engine Oil
........................................ 5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood
...................... 5-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................... 1-55
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................... 5-87
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems
............................... 1-34
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-30
Lower Andlorayes arid Tup Teiilers ior
Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-40
Older Children
............................................. 1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-42
Securing a Child Restraint
in a Rear Seat
Position
.............................................. 1-42
CDS
.......................................................... 3-75
Child Restraints
(cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position
........................................... 1-44
Top Strap
................................................... 1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................ 1-39
Where to Put the Restraint
........................... 1-37
Cigarette Lighter
............................................. 3-22
Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-82
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................ 5-85
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-87
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-84
Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses
....................... 5-85
Climate Control System
Automatic
................................................... 3-23
Climate Controls Personalization
.................... 3-29
Outlet Adjustment
........................................ 3-27
Chime
Level Adjustment
.................................. 3-76
Steering Wheel Controls
............................... 3-28
Compact Disc Errors
....................................... 3-72
Compact Disc Messages
.................................. 3-68
Compact Spare Tire
........................................ 5-81
Compass Calibration
....................................... 2-35
Compass Operation
......................................... 2-35
Compass Variance
.......................................... 2-36
Control of a Vehicle
.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net ............................................ 2-46
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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
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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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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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Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering ............ 4-1 0
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 01
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
....................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month
....... ............... 6-9
At Least Once a Year
..... .............. 6-10
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-10
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-1 3
How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . 6-15
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Engine
Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-13
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Using Your ................................................... 6-4 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-43
Making Turns
................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls
.................................... 1-3
Manual Operation
........................................... 3-24
Manual Passenger Seat
.................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-8
Memory Mirrors
.............................................. 2-48
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-48
Memory Seats
................................................ 3-58
Message DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-50
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
US
. Virgin Islands) ....................... ..... 7-4
Mirror Operation
............................................. 2-35
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
.... 2-35
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
.................... 2-37
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-38
Outside Power Mirrors
.............................. 2-37
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Navigation System ...................................... 3-69
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
........... 5-101
New Vehicle
Break-In
...................................... 2-23
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-32
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 3
Oil Engine
....................................................... 5-1 5
Pressure Light
............................................. 3-42
Oil Life
.......................................................... 3-48
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-28
Onstar@ System
........................................ 2-39
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-40
Onstar@ Services
............................................ 2-39
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
.................................... 2-40
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment
............................................ 3-27
Outside Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-38
Curb View Assist Mirror
................................ 2-37
Heated Mirrors
............................................ 2-38
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-37 Outside
Curb View Assist Mirror
........................ 3-58
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
... 5-28
Overriding Lock Delay
..................................... 2-12
Owners, Canadian
.............. ......................... II
Owner’s Information .................................... 7-10
Parade Dimming
............................................. 3-19
Park (P) Shifting Into
............................................ 2-30
Shifting Out
of .................................... 2-32
Parking Brake
........................................................ 2-29
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-32
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check
....................................... 6-12
Parking on Hills
.............................................. 4-42
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 6-15
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................... 6-16
Passenger Temperature Control
........................ 3-27
Passing
................................................. 4-13, 4-41
PASS-Key@
Ill ................................................ 2-21
PASS-Key@
I II Operation .......... ................. 2-21
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Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5
Remote Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-6
Remote Trunk Release
.................................... 2-1 5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
.................................................. 5-74
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
................... 5-72
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-58
Replacing Brake System Parts
.......................... 5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
..... 1-56
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government
................................... 7-9
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government
.............................. 7-8
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button
....... 2-44
Resetting Defaults
........................................... 2-44
Restraint System Check
................................... 6-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
................... 1-55
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash
..................................................... 1 -56
Checking
.................................................... 1-55
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-56
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-24
Recreational
Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-33
Removing the Wheel Covers
............................ 5-73
Restraint Systems Right Front
Passenger Position. Safety Belts
...... 1-21
Roadside Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
................... 4-32
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-34
S
Safety Belt
Safety Belts Reminder
Light
............................................ 3-33
Care of
.................................................. 5-84
Driver Position
............................................ 1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
...................................... 1-25
Rear Seat Passengers
................................. 1-21
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-21
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
......................... 1-8
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-39
Safety Warnings and Symbols
.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5
How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
................ 1-13
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