window OLDSMOBILE AURORA 2003 Owner's Guide

Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use
mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately
with a clean cloth.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a
liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal
tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See
GM
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-88.
Notice: Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing
decals
on the inside rear window, since they
may have to be scraped
off later. If abrasive cleaners
are used on the inside of the rear window, an
electric defogger element may be damaged. Any
temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety belts only with mild
soap and lukewarm water.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with
a clean cloth at least every six
months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application may be required. See
Part D: Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 15.
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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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Circuit
Breakers
56
57
Relays
58
59
Fuses 60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71 72 Usage
Power Seats
Power Windows
Usage
Cigar
Rear Defogger
Usage Not Used
Rear Defog
Not Used
Audio Amplifier
Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Cigar Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare Fuses
73
74
75 Usage
Spare
Spare Fuse Puller
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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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Perimeter Lighting ............................... 3.19. 3-57
Personalization. Climate Controls ...................... 3-29
Personalization Features .................................... 2-7
Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-65
Playing a Compact Disc .......................... 3-67, 3-71
Power
Playing the Radio
........................................... 3-60
Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-21
Door Locks ................................................. 2-1 1
Electrical System ......................................... 5-91
Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering
Fluid ............................................. 5-37
Windows .................................................... 2-1 8
Power Steering ............................................... 4-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-1 2
Programming the HomeLink@ Transmitter ........ 2-42
Radios ..........................................................
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................
Care of Your CD Player ...............................
Care of Your CDs ........................................
Navigation System .......................................
Personal Choice Radio Controls ....................
Radio with Cassette and CD .........................
Setting the Time ..........................................
Theft-Deterrent ............................................
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ..........................
Understanding Reception ..............................
RainsenseTM II Wipers .....................................
RDS Messages ..............................................
Rear Reading Lamps ......................................
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ......................
Rear Storage Area ..........................................
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ..................
3-59
3-74
3-76
3-75
3-69
3-73 3-60
3-59
3-73
3-70 3-74
.. 3-9
3-64
3-20
1-25
1-21
2-46
Rear Underseat Fuse Block .............................. 5-96
................................ n Rear Window Defogger 3-26 U Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
......... 1-12 Compass .................................................... 2-35
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When to Change Engine Oil
When to Check
.............................................. 5-61
When
to Check and Change ............................ 5-22
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
................ 5-37
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on
a Hill
......................................................... 4-43
Where to Put the Restraint
............................... 1-37
Window Lock Out
................................... 2-18, 3-55
Windows
....................................................... 2-1 7
Power ........................................................ 2-18
Windshield and Wiper Blades
........................... 5-86
Windshield Washer
......................................... 3-1 0
Fluid .......................................................... 5-38
(GM Oil Life SystemTM) ................................ 5-19
Why Safety Belts Work
..................................... 1-9 Windshield
Washer Fluid Level Check
................. 6-9
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
.................................. 5-59
Fuses ........................................................ 5-91
Windshield Wipers
............................................ 3-8
Winter Driving
................................................ 4-26
Wiper Blade Check
......................................... 6-10
Wiper-Activated Headlamps
.............................. 3-15
Wood Panels
................................................. 5-84
Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2
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