air conditioning OLDSMOBILE AURORA 2003 Owners Manual
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(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air coming into the vehicle.
It can be
used to prevent outside air and odors from entering
your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on or
off. When the button is pressed,
an indicator light will come on. The recirculation mode
cannot be used with the defrost mode.
a AK (Air Conditioning): Press this button to
override the automatic system and turn the air
conditioning system on or
off. When A/C is pressed, an
indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that air conditioning is activated. When in
AUTO
the air conditioning compressor will come on
automatically, as necessary.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps reduce the time it
takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
3. Select NC.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air,
so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Sensors
The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar
radiation and the air inside of your vehicle, then uses the
information to maintain the selected temperature by
initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan
speed and the air delivery system. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the
sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary no not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the windshield,
or the system will not work properly.
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Defogging and Defrosting
There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your
windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of
fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the
defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly.
+> (Defog): This mode directs the air equally between
the windshield and the floor outlets. When you select
this mode, the system turns
off recirculation and runs the
air conditioning compressor unless the outside
temperature is at or below freezing.
9 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield and the outboard outlets (for the side
windows), with some air directed to the floor outlets. In
this mode, the system will automatically run the air
conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be
selected while in the defrost mode.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger
on or
off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the
rear window as possible. At
speeds above
30 mph (48 km/h), the defogger will
operate continuously until you press the
REAR
button again. After 10 minutes of driving below 30 mph
(48 km/h), the defogger will turn off automatically. If
you need additional warming time, push the button
again. The system will then operate for five minutes
before going
off by itself.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the
mirrors will heat to help clear fog
or frost from the
surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger
button is pressed.
Notice: Don’t use a razor blade or something else
sharp on the inside of the rear window.
If you
do, you could cut or damage the defogger and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a
decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.
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Traction Control System Active
Light
United States
I
Canada
When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin,
this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may
exist
if the traction control system active light comes on,
so adjust your driving accordingly.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction
control system stops limiting wheel spin.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
United States Canada
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
If the
gage pointer moves into the shaded warning zone,
your engine is hot.
To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning
compressor will turn
off automatically, a fast-pulsed
chime will sound, and the message ENGINE HOT
... A/C
OFF will appear in the Driver Information Center
(DIC).
As the engine cools down, the air conditioning
compressor will automatically turn back on.
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Fuses
1
2
3
4
5
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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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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 15
for more information.
Capacities
I I Capacities
Application Metric
English
I Automatic Transaxle I 11 quarts I 10.4 L
I Engine Cooling System 13.0 quarts 12.3 L
Engine Oil with Filter
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
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N*m 100 Ib-ft
Wheel Nut Torque
1.0 kg
2.2 Ibs
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a
70.0 L 18.5 gallons
Fuel
Tank 6.7 L
7.0 quarts
manual.
Engine Specifications
Engine Firing Order
Spark Plug Gap
Transmission
Vin Code
~ ~___~~____~~
va (~47) 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 0.050 inch
(1.27 mm)
Automatic
C
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of
the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended
at least once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have high
effort or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator
and cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often
if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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