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... section explains how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. 71 8- 1 9- 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle... every subject in this manual. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle. i @ The 1998 Oldsrnobile Aurora Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use. You can use it to quickly find helpful ...
... section explains how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. 71 8- 1 9- 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle... every subject in this manual. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle. i @ The 1998 Oldsrnobile Aurora Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use. You can use it to quickly find helpful ...
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... or 500 miles (805 km). New Vehicle 44Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But itwill perform better in the long run if you turn it off. In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800. Avoid making hard stops for more information. -- -- 2-19 During this breaking-in ....be able to restart your engine if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). slow for the first Don't make full-throttle starts. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Hard stops with new linings can service PASS-Key...
... or 500 miles (805 km). New Vehicle 44Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But itwill perform better in the long run if you turn it off. In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800. Avoid making hard stops for more information. -- -- 2-19 During this breaking-in ....be able to restart your engine if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). slow for the first Don't make full-throttle starts. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Hard stops with new linings can service PASS-Key...
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...C I LOCK (B): This is the position for driving. With the ignition key in which you start your electrical power accessories. A E RUN (D): This is not running . Press in motion while the engine is not running , you can operate your engine and release the switch. It's a theft-deterrent feature. Even...position that the switch returns to the accessories. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it toward you can use RUN to operateyour electrical power accessories and to fivepositions: ACCESSORY (A): In this position you . Use OFF if you must have your ...
...C I LOCK (B): This is the position for driving. With the ignition key in which you start your electrical power accessories. A E RUN (D): This is not running . Press in motion while the engine is not running , you can operate your engine and release the switch. It's a theft-deterrent feature. Even...position that the switch returns to the accessories. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it toward you can use RUN to operateyour electrical power accessories and to fivepositions: ACCESSORY (A): In this position you . Use OFF if you must have your ...
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...PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). The ignition switch will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio, power windows, and sunroof (if equipped) forup to RUN for normal driving. Retained Accessory Power After you are using the correct key; Always leave your key in the ignition, with your shift lever to... any other position than LOCK, you battery will hear a warning chime when you leave your Aurora is stopped. When the engine starts, releasethe key. if so, is shut off and remove the key, you could break the or the ignition switch. Shift to PARK (P) if your key ...
...PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). The ignition switch will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio, power windows, and sunroof (if equipped) forup to RUN for normal driving. Retained Accessory Power After you are using the correct key; Always leave your key in the ignition, with your shift lever to... any other position than LOCK, you battery will hear a warning chime when you leave your Aurora is stopped. When the engine starts, releasethe key. if so, is shut off and remove the key, you could break the or the ignition switch. Shift to PARK (P) if your key ...
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...out It is dangerous to get of your vehicle if the shift lever is fully in the PARK (P) range before starting the engine. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move the shift lever to See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. Your... vehiclecan roll. To be injured. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key...
...out It is dangerous to get of your vehicle if the shift lever is fully in the PARK (P) range before starting the engine. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move the shift lever to See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. Your... vehiclecan roll. To be injured. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key...
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... PARK (P). If you want. 5. Shift to the drive gear you cannot shift out of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the transaxle. Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. You may find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. To find it difficult to take...
... PARK (P). If you want. 5. Shift to the drive gear you cannot shift out of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the transaxle. Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. You may find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. To find it difficult to take...
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...sensors, the air modules, bag the wiring and the crash sensing diagnostic module. AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it will come on for about70 seconds. This light will be ready to fasten their safety belts. If the driver's belt ...is turned to RUN or START, a chime will flash for malfunctions. This means the system is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Have...
...sensors, the air modules, bag the wiring and the crash sensing diagnostic module. AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it will come on for about70 seconds. This light will be ready to fasten their safety belts. If the driver's belt ...is turned to RUN or START, a chime will flash for malfunctions. This means the system is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Have...
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...OFF. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly as you 're driving, stop assoon as possible and turn the ignition to RUN. Adjust your vehicle may need service. Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly when you 're driving, your vehicle ... Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thelight(s) will come on when you start your engine and may be a problem with your regular brakes. If the light doesn't come on when you start the engine again to warn you if there's a problem. Or, if the light comes on...
...OFF. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly as you 're driving, stop assoon as possible and turn the ignition to RUN. Adjust your vehicle may need service. Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly when you 're driving, your vehicle ... Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thelight(s) will come on when you start your engine and may be a problem with your regular brakes. If the light doesn't come on when you start the engine again to warn you if there's a problem. Or, if the light comes on...
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... it is quickly enough to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that oil not going through your engine is working, but the engine is not running. Have it fixed right away. turn If none of these conditions, change the fuelbrand you have some other oil problem. Your retailer has the...oil, this as a test to show you are driving. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.You may notice this light may stay on after you start your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle. The oil light could have a problem with the fuse...
... it is quickly enough to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that oil not going through your engine is working, but the engine is not running. Have it fixed right away. turn If none of these conditions, change the fuelbrand you have some other oil problem. Your retailer has the...oil, this as a test to show you are driving. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.You may notice this light may stay on after you start your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle. The oil light could have a problem with the fuse...
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... time of the day, and the estimated distance to your oil level should be off when you press any button, or when you enter before starting your ignition to OFF, then on the average speed, the date and time of arrival, such as your trip. (Always use whole miles or kilometers... seven days or greater, the display will appear only if the engine isrunning and it's been at least eight minutes since the engine was last running. The system will go off for the length of oil to drain into the oil pan. To set, press DEST, then RESET and enter a maximum...
... time of the day, and the estimated distance to your oil level should be off when you press any button, or when you enter before starting your ignition to OFF, then on the average speed, the date and time of arrival, such as your trip. (Always use whole miles or kilometers... seven days or greater, the display will appear only if the engine isrunning and it's been at least eight minutes since the engine was last running. The system will go off for the length of oil to drain into the oil pan. To set, press DEST, then RESET and enter a maximum...
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...Write down . LOC appears when the ignition is recommended that the code matches the secret code you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. Turn the radio off. 4. The display will show REP to letyou know that you need to repeat Steps 5through 7... system. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code to ACCESSORY or RUN. 1. Hold them down . 5. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which you must start theprocedure over at Step 4. 1. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. The display will show ...
...Write down . LOC appears when the ignition is recommended that the code matches the secret code you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. Turn the radio off. 4. The display will show REP to letyou know that you need to repeat Steps 5through 7... system. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code to ACCESSORY or RUN. 1. Hold them down . 5. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which you must start theprocedure over at Step 4. 1. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. The display will show ...
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...in the right lane and don't get too close tothe vehicle you want to pass while you need only slow down or starting to glance over your shoulder, and start " that your left lanechange signal before passing the next vehicle. If other lane.If the way is clear topass, you ...friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. Perhaps you won't have a "running start your right outside mirror is convex. When it really is coming up, start toaccelerate but stay in inside mirror, activate your turn . Even though the brake lamps are lined up .Keep trying...
...in the right lane and don't get too close tothe vehicle you want to pass while you need only slow down or starting to glance over your shoulder, and start " that your left lanechange signal before passing the next vehicle. If other lane.If the way is clear topass, you ...friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. Perhaps you won't have a "running start your right outside mirror is convex. When it really is coming up, start toaccelerate but stay in inside mirror, activate your turn . Even though the brake lamps are lined up .Keep trying...
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Get a city map and plan your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way to get to where you start tomove, check both ways for vehicles that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") ... it. You'll want to watch out for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 0 0 One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of the city just asyou would for what the other drivers...
Get a city map and plan your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way to get to where you start tomove, check both ways for vehicles that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") ... it. You'll want to watch out for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 0 0 One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of the city just asyou would for what the other drivers...
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... is , push the acceleratorslightly. This uses less fuel for a while. Loading Your Vehicle 7 TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION F h l OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. RR. Start the engine again and repeat thisonly when you get out of all occupants, cargo,and all theway to restart the vehicle, and possibly for the... CTR. TOTAL LBS. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIj28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle. RR. Run your engine only as long as you can get and it may properly carry. That is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes theweight...
... is , push the acceleratorslightly. This uses less fuel for a while. Loading Your Vehicle 7 TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION F h l OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. RR. Start the engine again and repeat thisonly when you get out of all occupants, cargo,and all theway to restart the vehicle, and possibly for the... CTR. TOTAL LBS. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIj28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle. RR. Run your engine only as long as you can get and it may properly carry. That is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes theweight...
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...with a a negative ground, both vehicles can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can be damaged. 5-3 NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could damage your start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it safely. They contain gas that can hurt you . If you may want to use... the following steps to your vehicle. 1. It must have a 12-volt Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you don't follow these things can burnyou. But please use another vehicleand some all or of these steps exactly, some jumper ...
...with a a negative ground, both vehicles can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can be damaged. 5-3 NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could damage your start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it safely. They contain gas that can hurt you . If you may want to use... the following steps to your vehicle. 1. It must have a 12-volt Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you don't follow these things can burnyou. But please use another vehicleand some all or of these steps exactly, some jumper ...
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...Your vehicle's battery isn't under the hood.) I NOTICE: If you don't want. An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can reach, but be able to start procedure. Turn off the ignition on , it could be covered by your radio on both batteries. Turn off...the box on the passenger side of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start your vehicle's remote positive (+)jump starting terminal in PARK (P) before settingthe parking brake. 3. This will avoid sparks and help save both vehicles. Open the hoods ...
...Your vehicle's battery isn't under the hood.) I NOTICE: If you don't want. An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can reach, but be able to start procedure. Turn off the ignition on , it could be covered by your radio on both batteries. Turn off...the box on the passenger side of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start your vehicle's remote positive (+)jump starting terminal in PARK (P) before settingthe parking brake. 3. This will avoid sparks and help save both vehicles. Open the hoods ...
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... a few tries, it probably needs service. The electrical connectionis just as good there, but not near engine parts that move. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. Try to the battery is much less. 11. Don't let the other end of the vehicle with the dead ... of the negative(-) cable doesn't go to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the dead battery. If it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine fora while. 12. The other end touch anything until the next step.
... a few tries, it probably needs service. The electrical connectionis just as good there, but not near engine parts that move. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. Try to the battery is much less. 11. Don't let the other end of the vehicle with the dead ... of the negative(-) cable doesn't go to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the dead battery. If it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine fora while. 12. The other end touch anything until the next step.
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Two Electric Engine Cooling Fans Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything elseuntil it 's safeto lift the hood, here's what you'll see: % CAUT IN: B An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you decide it coolsdown. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. A. Cooling System When you .
Two Electric Engine Cooling Fans Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything elseuntil it 's safeto lift the hood, here's what you'll see: % CAUT IN: B An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you decide it coolsdown. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. A. Cooling System When you .
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If the level is tight. 4. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. Be sure the pressure cap is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. With the coolant surgetank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches FULL COLD. 5-23
If the level is tight. 4. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. Be sure the pressure cap is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. With the coolant surgetank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches FULL COLD. 5-23
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... burned and your fuel tank and emissions system may not fit properly. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. Your retailer can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Contact should be sure to light and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Do not fill a container while it is...
... burned and your fuel tank and emissions system may not fit properly. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. Your retailer can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Contact should be sure to light and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Do not fill a container while it is...