1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 283

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace partsof your bralung system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake liningsthat are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes canchange -- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. The battery is located under the rear seat cushion. To access the battery, see "Removing the Rear Seat Cushion" in the Index. You don't need to access the battery to jump start your vehicle. See "Jump Starting" in the Index. A CAUTION: A battery that isn't properly vented let can sulfuric acid fumesinto the area underthe rear seat cushion. These fumes damage yourrear can seat safety belt systems. may not beable to You see this damage,and the safety belts might not provide the protection needed in a crash. a If replacement battery is ever needed, must it be vented inthe same manner asthe original battery. Always make sure that the vent hose is properly reattached before reinstallingthe seat cushion. Battery Every new Aurora has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to oneof these. When it's time for a new battery, we recommend an ACDelco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label.