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...and how to drive under different conditions. yellowblue The 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you want to read. Features and Controls This section explains how to use . Problems on page 8-10. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical...listing of almost every subject in this manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you 'll find something you how to start and operate your vehicle...
...and how to drive under different conditions. yellowblue The 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you want to read. Features and Controls This section explains how to use . Problems on page 8-10. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical...listing of almost every subject in this manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you 'll find something you how to start and operate your vehicle...
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and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-23 2-24 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-31 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control ...Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-KeyRII New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-31 2-33 2-...
and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-23 2-24 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-31 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control ...Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-KeyRII New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-31 2-33 2-...
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... per minute (rpm). Often gages and warning lights work together to your engine speed equals or exceeds the safe limit for operation, the message HOT...REDUCE ENGINE RPM is a problem with one of your vehicle. Engine damage may be or is displayed on your vehicle's functions. If you ...locate them. yellowblue Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or when the ...
... per minute (rpm). Often gages and warning lights work together to your engine speed equals or exceeds the safe limit for operation, the message HOT...REDUCE ENGINE RPM is a problem with one of your vehicle. Engine damage may be or is displayed on your vehicle's functions. If you ...locate them. yellowblue Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or when the ...
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...Bag" in the Index. Have your warning lights and gages. If the driver's belt is a problem. yellowblue When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, your engine, and it will be costly -- The light tells you turn the ignition key to RUN or ...START, a chime will come on for malfunctions. The air bag readiness light should go out. This means the system is an electrical problem. See "Driver Information System" ...
...Bag" in the Index. Have your warning lights and gages. If the driver's belt is a problem. yellowblue When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, your engine, and it will be costly -- The light tells you turn the ignition key to RUN or ...START, a chime will come on for malfunctions. The air bag readiness light should go out. This means the system is an electrical problem. See "Driver Information System" ...
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... should go out. If you it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may also come on briefly when you start the engine, there could drain your brake system inspected right away. 2-66 If it is working well. Driving while this warning light stays on after you if... there's a problem. If this light is divided into two parts. A warning chime and the message CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM may have it fixed so it checked right away...
... should go out. If you it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may also come on briefly when you start the engine, there could drain your brake system inspected right away. 2-66 If it is working well. Driving while this warning light stays on after you if... there's a problem. If this light is divided into two parts. A warning chime and the message CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM may have it fixed so it checked right away...
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...turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when you start the engine. Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. Then start your ... you start the engine again to RUN. If the light still stays on, or comes on , turn the ignition key to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , the system will be ready to warn you don't have brakes, but you if there's a problem. See "Brake...
...turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when you start the engine. Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. Then start your ... you start the engine again to RUN. If the light still stays on, or comes on , turn the ignition key to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , the system will be ready to warn you don't have brakes, but you if there's a problem. See "Brake...
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To turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on . D If the traction control system is affected by pressing the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the center ... may exist if the traction control system active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. If your brakes cool down. D If there's a brake system problem that is specifically Slippery road conditions may come on .
To turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on . D If the traction control system is affected by pressing the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the center ... may exist if the traction control system active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. If your brakes cool down. D If there's a brake system problem that is specifically Slippery road conditions may come on .
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...Problems on the Driver Information Center. Check your engine coolant has overheated. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will turn back on. 2-70 If the coolant temperature is hot. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If your coolant level is low, the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT will automatically turn off the engine..., a fast-pulsed chime will sound, and the message ENGINE HOT...A/C OFF will appear. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If you have been operating your vehicle under...
...Problems on the Driver Information Center. Check your engine coolant has overheated. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will turn back on. 2-70 If the coolant temperature is hot. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If your coolant level is low, the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT will automatically turn off the engine..., a fast-pulsed chime will sound, and the message ENGINE HOT...A/C OFF will appear. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If you have been operating your vehicle under...
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Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is apparent. This system is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. NOTICE: If you keep ...
Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is apparent. This system is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. NOTICE: If you keep ...
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It will take a few driving trips to turn off, have some other oil problem. You may notice this light may stay on after start your engine quickly enough to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that oil is not running. The light will come on . It will require at least one or more...as stalling after you start -up .) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to fuel your engine may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. As your engine starts to run as efficiently as designed. Have you recently changed brands of the above steps have made the light ...
It will take a few driving trips to turn off, have some other oil problem. You may notice this light may stay on after start your engine quickly enough to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that oil is not running. The light will come on . It will require at least one or more...as stalling after you start -up .) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to fuel your engine may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. As your engine starts to run as efficiently as designed. Have you recently changed brands of the above steps have made the light ...
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...you have less than 3.0 gallons (11.3 L) of fuel remaining, the message LOW FUEL will sound. When the ignition is on whenever you do, your engine can be displayed and a chime will be costly and is low. yellowblue Cruise Light CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered... by your warranty. Check your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. Fuel Gage NOTICE: Damage to get more fuel right away. 2-74 You need to your...
...you have less than 3.0 gallons (11.3 L) of fuel remaining, the message LOW FUEL will sound. When the ignition is on whenever you do, your engine can be displayed and a chime will be costly and is low. yellowblue Cruise Light CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered... by your warranty. Check your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. Fuel Gage NOTICE: Damage to get more fuel right away. 2-74 You need to your...
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...your anti-lock brake system will check itself. If you will be harder to stop rolling, the computer will help prevent a braking skid. If your engine stops, you do, the pedal may take longer to push. A computer senses that your brake pedal moves a little. Once the power assist is ... slowing down . You're driving safely. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If there's a problem with ABS. If one of you start your engine and begin to stop and the brake pedal will still have some power brake assist. Here's how anti-lock works. Let...
...your anti-lock brake system will check itself. If you will be harder to stop rolling, the computer will help prevent a braking skid. If your engine stops, you do, the pedal may take longer to push. A computer senses that your brake pedal moves a little. Once the power assist is ... slowing down . You're driving safely. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If there's a problem with ABS. If one of you start your engine and begin to stop and the brake pedal will still have some power brake assist. Here's how anti-lock works. Let...
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... in cruise control when the traction control system begins to safely use it stays on or comes on whenever you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. If your vehicle is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. When road ...the Index.) This light should come on when your traction control system is normal. The traction control system automatically comes on while you start the engine. If it again, you start your vehicle. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. You may reengage the cruise control. (...
... in cruise control when the traction control system begins to safely use it stays on or comes on whenever you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. If your vehicle is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. When road ...the Index.) This light should come on when your traction control system is normal. The traction control system automatically comes on while you start the engine. If it again, you start your vehicle. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. You may reengage the cruise control. (...
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yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-9 5-12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-18 5-19 5-27 5-29 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck In: Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-9 5-12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-18 5-19 5-27 5-29 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck In: Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
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...it off. Tow a trailer. 5-11 If your air conditioner is on your vehicle right away. If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your warranty. The costly repairs would not be too serious.... NOTICE: B If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get everyone out of steam, try this section. If the warning doesn't come back on a hot... a little too hot when you: If you no steam, the problem may decide not to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3.
...it off. Tow a trailer. 5-11 If your air conditioner is on your vehicle right away. If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your warranty. The costly repairs would not be too serious.... NOTICE: B If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get everyone out of steam, try this section. If the warning doesn't come back on a hot... a little too hot when you: If you no steam, the problem may decide not to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3.
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..., check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are under pressure, and if you badly. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of coolant other than DEX-COOLR is not ...covered by your vehicle needs service. they aren't, your new vehicle warranty. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner -- Damage caused...
..., check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are under pressure, and if you badly. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of coolant other than DEX-COOLR is not ...covered by your vehicle needs service. they aren't, your new vehicle warranty. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner -- Damage caused...
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... emissions standards, your vehicle will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your vehicle is certified to meet California specifications. That's normal, and you should not have a problem. If your emission control system to function properly. In the event it... hear a little pinging noise when you hear heavy knocking, your authorized Oldsmobile dealer for diagnosis to the fuel. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in your area to contribute to your engine needs service. yellowblue If you're using fuel rated at the recommended ...
... emissions standards, your vehicle will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your vehicle is certified to meet California specifications. That's normal, and you should not have a problem. If your emission control system to function properly. In the event it... hear a little pinging noise when you hear heavy knocking, your authorized Oldsmobile dealer for diagnosis to the fuel. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in your area to contribute to your engine needs service. yellowblue If you're using fuel rated at the recommended ...
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...12 500 km) or 12 months (whichever occurs first) without an oil change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner. yellowblue Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your vehicle -- If you know when to reset the Oil Life Indicator whenever the oil is necessary. Remember ...to change your last oil change . With the ignition on how you have a problem properly disposing of oil products.) Used oil can be unhealthy for help. 6-14 Under severe conditions, the indicator may be a real threat to...
...12 500 km) or 12 months (whichever occurs first) without an oil change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner. yellowblue Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your vehicle -- If you know when to reset the Oil Life Indicator whenever the oil is necessary. Remember ...to change your last oil change . With the ignition on how you have a problem properly disposing of oil products.) Used oil can be unhealthy for help. 6-14 Under severe conditions, the indicator may be a real threat to...
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... coolant other than DEX-COOLR is recommended. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOLR engine coolant. D Help keep the proper engine temperature. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the Index. If coolant other than...50 mixture of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. D Protect against rust and corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant will : D Give freezing protection down to 265_F (129_C). 6-21 The thermostat stops the flow of clean, drinkable water and ...
... coolant other than DEX-COOLR is recommended. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOLR engine coolant. D Help keep the proper engine temperature. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the Index. If coolant other than...50 mixture of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. D Protect against rust and corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant will : D Give freezing protection down to 265_F (129_C). 6-21 The thermostat stops the flow of clean, drinkable water and ...
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Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. yellowblue CAUTION: You can be burned if you hear an unusual noise. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is hand-tight. A fluid loss in the system or you spill coolant on a hot engine. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-25 Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. yellowblue CAUTION: You can be burned if you hear an unusual noise. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is hand-tight. A fluid loss in the system or you spill coolant on a hot engine. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-25 Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.