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Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-26

Section	Page
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Adults	25
Driver Position	26
Lap-Shoulder Belt	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Air Bag Systems	33
How the Air Bag Systems Work	36
Where are the air bags?	36
When should an air bag inflate?	38
What makes an air bag inflate?	38
How does an air bag restrain?	39
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	39
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	41
Rear Seat Passengers	42
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	42
Lap-Shoulder Belt	42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	46
Center Passenger Position	48
Lap Belt	49
Children	50
Infants and Young Children	50
Restraint Systems for Children	54
Where to Put the Restraint	57
Top Strap	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position and in the Center Rear Seat Position (Lap- Shoulder Belt)	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (Lap- Only Belt)	62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	64
Older Children	66
Safety Belt Extender	69
Checking Your Restraint Systems	70
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	70
Section 2 Features and Controls	71
Windows	72
Power Windows	73
Express- Down Windows	73
Window Lock	73
Keys	74
Door Locks	76
Central Door Unlocking System	76
Power Door Locks	77
Door Ajar Reminder	77
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	77
Overriding Lock Delay	78
Delayed Locking	78
Rear Door Security Lock	78
Anti-Lockout Feature	79
Leaving Your Vehicle	79
Remote Lock Control	79
Operation	80
Instant Alarm	81
Personalization Features	81
Security Feedback	82
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	82
Battery Replacement	82
Resynchronization	84
Trunk	84
Trunk Lock Release	85
Remote Trunk Release	85
Trunk Release Lockout	85
Theft	86
Key in the Ignition	86
Parking at Night	86
Parking Lots	86
Universal Theft-Deterrent	87
Testing the Alarm	88
PASS-Key III	88
New Vehicle Break-In	90
Ignition Positions	91
Key Reminder Warning	92
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	92
Starting Your Engine	92
Starting Your 3.5L V6 Engine	93
Starting Your 4.0L V8 Engine	94
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	95
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	95
Automatic Transaxle Operation	96
Parking Brake	99
Shifting Into PARK (P)	100
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	101
Torque Lock	101
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	102
Parking Over Things That Burn	102
Engine Exhaust	103
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	103
Horn	104
Tilt Wheel	104
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	105
Turn and Lane Change Signals	105
Turn Signal On Chime	106
Headlamps	106
Wiper- Activated Headlamps	107
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	107
Lamps On Reminder	108
Flash-to-Pass	108
Fog Lamps	108
Windshield Wipers	109
Rainsense Wipers (If Equipped)	110
Windshield Washer	111
Cruise Control	111
Setting Cruise Control	112
Resuming a Set Speed	113
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	113
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	113
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	113
Using Cruise Control on Hills	114
Ending Cruise Control Without Erasing the Set Speed	114
Erasing Cruise Control Speed Memory	114
Exterior Lamps	114
Headlamps	114
Daytime Running Lamps	114
Automatic Headlamps	115
Light Sensor	115
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	115
Interior Lamps	116
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	116
Courtesy Lamps	116
Illuminated Entry	117
Delayed Entry Lighting	117
Theater Dimming	117
Delayed Exit Lighting	117
Parade Dimming	118
Perimeter Lighting	118
Front Reading Lamps	118
Rear Reading Lamps	119
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	119
Battery Load Management	119
Mirrors	120
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass	120
Mirror Operation	120
Compass Operation	120
Compass Calibration	120
Compass Variance	121
Power Remote Control Mirror	122
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	122
Convex Outside Mirror	123
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	123
Storage Compartments	123
Glove Box	123
Front Storage Armrest	123
Rear Armrest	123
Rear Storage Compartment (Option)	124
Convenience Net	124
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	124
Sun Visors	125
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors	125
Accessory Power Outlet	126
OnStar System (If Equipped)	126
Assist Handles	127
Garment Hook	127
Sunroof (Option)	127
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	128
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	128
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	130
Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)	130
Erasing Channels	131
Accessories	131
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System	132
Instrument Panel Cluster	134
Speedometer and Odometer	135
Trip Odometer	135
Tachometer	136
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	136
Safety Belt Reminder Light	137
Air Bag Readiness Light	138
Battery Warning Light	139
Brake System Warning Light	139
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	140
Traction Control System Warning Light	141
Traction Control System Active Light	141
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	142
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	143
If the Light Is Flashing	144
If the Light Is On Steady	144
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	145
Oil Pressure Light	146
Cruise Light	147
Fuel Gage	147
Driver Information Center (DIC)	148
Date/Elapsed Time	149
Date	149
Elapsed Time (ET)	149
Fuel	150
Fuel Used	150
Fuel Range	150
Fuel Economy	150
Oil Life	151
Gage	152
DIC Personalization	153
Automatic Door Locks	155
Window Lockout Personalization	157
Security Feedback	157
Delayed Locking	158
Perimeter Lighting Personalization	158
Driver ID	159
Memory Seat Recall (If Equipped)	159
Parallel Park Assist (If Equipped)	159
DIC Warnings and Messages	160
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	162
Comfort Controls	163
Comfort Controls Personalization (If Equipped)	163
Automatic Electronic Climate Control	163
AUTO- PUSH Knob	163
Temperature Buttons	164
Mode Control	164
AUTO FAN Knob	164
Automatic Operation	165
Manual Operation	166
Air Conditioning	167
Heating	168
Defogging and Defrosting	168
Rear Window Defogger	169
Passenger Temperature Control (Option)	169
Ventilation System	170
Ventilation Tips	170
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control	171
Audio Systems	171
Setting the Clock	171
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)	172
Playing the Radio	172
Finding a Station	172
Setting the Tone	173
Using RDS Mode	174
Adjusting the Speakers	176
Playing a Cassette Tape	176
Playing a Compact Disc	179
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	181
Compact Disc Errors	183
Playing a Compact Disc	183
Theft-Deterrent Feature	185
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	185
Understanding Radio Reception	186
AM	186
FM Stereo	186
Cellular Phone Usage	186
Tips About Your Audio System	186
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	187
Care of Your Compact Discs	188
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	188
Diversity Antenna System	188
Chime Level Adjustment	189
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	190
Defensive Driving	191
Drunken Driving	192
Control of a Vehicle	195
Braking	195
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	196
Using Anti- Lock	198
Braking in Emergencies	198
Traction Control System	198
Steering	200
Power Steering	200
Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering	200
Steering Tips	200
Driving on Curves	200
Steering in Emergencies	201
Off-Road Recovery	202
Passing	202
Loss of Control	204
Skidding	204
Driving at Night	205
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	206
Hydroplaning	207
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	208
Driving Through Flowing Water	208
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	208
City Driving	209
Freeway Driving	210
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	211
Highway Hypnosis	212
Hill and Mountain Roads	212
Winter Driving	214
Driving on Snow or Ice	215
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	216
Recreational Vehicle Towing	217
Loading Your Vehicle	218
Electronic Level Control	219
Towing a Trailer	220
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	221
Weight of the Trailer	221
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	222
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	223
Hitches	223
Safety Chains	223
Trailer Brakes	223
Trailer Wiring Harness	224
Driving with a Trailer	224
Following Distance	224
Passing	224
Backing Up	224
Making Turns	225
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	225
Driving On Grades	225
Parking on Hills	225
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	226
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	226
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	226
Section 5 Problems on the Road	227
Hazard Warning Flashers	228
Other Warning Devices	228
Jump Starting	229
Towing Your Vehicle	234
Engine Overheating	235
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	235
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	236
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	237
Cooling System	238
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	240
If a Tire Goes Flat	244
Changing a Flat Tire	244
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	245
Removing the Wheel Cover	246
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	247
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	252
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	253
Compact Spare Tire	254
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	255
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	255
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	256
Service	257
Doing Your Own Service Work	257
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	258
Fuel	258
Fuels in Foreign Countries	260
Filling Your Tank	261
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	265
Checking Things Under the Hood	265
Hood Release	266
Engine Compartment Overview	267
Engine Oil	270
Checking Engine Oil	270
When to Add Engine Oil	271
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	272
Engine Oil Additives	274
When to Change Engine Oil	274
How to Reset the Oil Life System	274
What to Do with Used Oil	275
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	275
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	277
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	278
When to Check and Change	278
How to Check	278
Checking the Fluid Level	279
How to Add Fluid	280
Engine Coolant	281
What to Use	282
Checking Coolant	283
Adding Coolant	284
Cooling System Pressure Cap	285
Power Steering Fluid	285
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	285
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	285
What to Use	285
Windshield Washer Fluid	286
What to Use	286
Adding Washer Fluid	286
Brakes	287
Brake Fluid	287
What to Add	288
Brake Wear	289
Brake Pedal Travel	289
Brake Adjustment	289
Replacing Brake System Parts	290
Battery	290
Vehicle Storage	291
Bulb Replacement	292
Halogen Bulbs	292
Headlamps	292
Headlamp Aiming	294
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	296
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	297
Front Turn Signals and Parking Lamps	299
Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps, Taillamps and Back- up Lamps	301
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	302
Tires	303
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	304
When to Check	304
How to Check	304
Check Tire Pressure System	305
Tire Inspection and Rotation	306
When It s Time for New Tires	307
Buying New Tires	308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	309
Treadwear	309
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	309
Temperature -- A, B, C	310
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	310
Wheel Replacement	310
Used Replacement Wheels	311
Tire Chains	312
Appearance Care	313
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	313
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	313
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	314
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	314
Cleaning Vinyl	315
Cleaning Leather	315
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	315
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	315
Cleaning Wood Panels	315
Care of Safety Belts	316
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	316
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	316
Weatherstrips	316
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	317
Washing Your Vehicle	317
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	317
Finish Care	317
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels	318
Cleaning Tires	318
Sheet Metal Damage	319
Finish Damage	319
Underbody Maintenance	319
Chemical Paint Spotting	319
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	320
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	321
Engine Identification	321
Service Parts Identification Label	321
Electrical System	322
Add-On Electrical Equipment	322
Headlamp Wiring	322
Windshield Wiper Fuses	322
Power Windows and Other Power Options	322
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	323
Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)	323
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	326
Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)	327
Replacement Bulbs	330
Capacities and Specifications	331
Engine Specifications	332
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	333
Vehicle Dimensions	333
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	334
Introduction	335
Your Vehicle and the Environment	335
Maintenance Requirements	335
How This Section is Organized	336
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	337
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	337
Scheduled Maintenance	338
Footnotes	338
Scheduled Maintenance	339
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	339
Scheduled Maintenance	340
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	348
At Each Fuel Fill	348
Engine Oil Level Check	348
Engine Coolant Level Check	348
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	348
At Least Once a Month	348
Tire Inflation Check	348
Cassette Deck Service	348
At Least Twice a Year	349
Restraint System Check	349
Wiper Blade Check	349
Weatherstrip Lubrication	349
Automatic Transaxle Check	349
At Least Once a Year	349
Key Lock Cylinders Service	349
Body Lubrication Service	349
Starter Switch Check	350
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	350
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	351
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	351
Underbody Flushing Service	351
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	352
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	352
Exhaust System Inspection	352
Engine Cooling System Inspection	353
Throttle System Inspection	353
Brake System Inspection	353
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	354
Part E: Maintenance Record	356
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	364
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	367
Customer Assistance Offices	367
United States	367
Canada	368
All Overseas Locations	368
Caribbean Numbers	368
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	368
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	369
Security While You Travel	369
Canadian Roadside Assistance	370
Courtesy Transportation	370
Plan Ahead When Possible	371
Transportation Options	371
Shuttle Service	371
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	371
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	371
Additional Program Information	372
Warranty Information	372
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	373
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	373
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	374