2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Manual
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora manual content summary:
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The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...4 -8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Air Bag Systems ...1-47 ...1-55 Restraint System Check Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 3
French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 m GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the AURORA emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. "AURORA is used with the permission - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 4
You will find a number of safety cautions in thisbook. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 5
and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. "Engine CompartmentOverview" "Instrument Panel Overview" "Climate Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators on - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 6
LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH / - , B\ ENGINE COOLANT TEMP ACCESS l . f J PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING TURN SIGNALS @e P=- BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM ENGINE POSITION I DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS i{{o d 9% OWNERS MANUAL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SERVICE 1 ' 1 L ruvven WINDOW "tl 9 1 n 1 CC!?'!!CE - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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Bag Restrain? ...1-52 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-52 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-55 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-55 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-56 Child Restraints ...1-28 Older Children ...1.28 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 9
the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the driver's front seat. The front passenger's seat may also have - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 10
down. Vertical Control (Option): Move the seatback into a reclined position by pressing the top of the control backward. Move the seatback forward by pressing the top of the control forward. Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the knob that controls it is located on the outboard side - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 11
control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Then continue with the lumbar adjustment. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Seats If your vehicle has this option, the heated seat switch is located next to the console shifter. Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has a power recliner, the vertical control described previously in this section reclines the front seatbacks. Push the ON part of the switch once for a HI - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety beltscan't do their job when you're reclined like this. I But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. The shoulder belt can't do its job. In a crash, you could go - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 1-7 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicleis in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Don't let anyone ride where he or she can't wear a - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 16
comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-33. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 17
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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? A: You could be - whether you're wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you're upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 20
vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats" in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 22
the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Q: What's wrong with this? "N: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt i s too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 24
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be serious11 ]jured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would bethere, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be seriou I injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be s,..ously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-19 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, . The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 28
belt - except for one thing. If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. 1-21 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 29
's how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 30
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. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 32
comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. 1-25 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 33
and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 34
use it. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go in to order IUUIUGI . To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide into its storage - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 35
who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. 1-28 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 36
children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: A: What if a move the child toward the center of the vehicle. If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position, Guides for Chiidren and Smaii Adults on page 1-25. 1-29 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 37
a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. Ifthe child wears child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 38
vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 39
infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag systemis designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Q: What are the not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. 1-32 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 40
purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 41
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear-facing infant seat (B) - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 42
seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and I s:.,- ".-:-+ L SUI I IG I I I Y I I-uaLn U U U ~ L C I 3caw I l a v c a I I V G - ~ W I I 1 ~ 3 5 . 1-:-.L. L.--l, ---A- L, IL I IUI - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 43
is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 44
are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat ild restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 45
Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored, don't use the restraint unless it is anchored one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 46
, you'll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You'll find them behind the rear seat on - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 47
and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing system. You'll find anchors (A) in all three rear seat positions. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 48
or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraintis properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint. See "Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System'' or "Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position" in the Index - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 49
LATCH System 1 . Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 50
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To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 52
child restraint in the right front seat. You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Power - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 53
on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 54
system: Air bags are designe ,o work with safety belts but don't replace them. Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They aren't designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 55
not lean on or sleep against the door. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. CAUTION: (Continued) I I The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Where Are the Air Bags? I I instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the ut"-, I , 1 y ctnnrinry r r r h n n l ""I ,L,-,. The driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-49 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 57
an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag. The right front passenger's side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 58
a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal air bags, inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts. For side impact air bags, inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact. 1-51 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 59
sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, the air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel, the instrument panel, and the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door. those air bags. Air - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 60
attention. Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the air bags inflate (if battery power is available). You can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by door iock ana inierior iamp conirois. using ii~e In many crashes - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 61
your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 62
. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-55 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 63
or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. If an air bag - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 64
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2.6 Doors and Locks ...2.10 Door Locks ...2-10 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-1 1 Power Door Locks ...2-1 1 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-1 1 Delayed Locking ...2-1 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Lockout Protection - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 65
2 Features and Controls ...2.39 Assist Handles ...Floor Mats ...Rear Storage Area ...Convenience Net ...Sunroof ...Vehicle Personalization ...MemorySeatandMirrors ... Onstar@System ...HomeLink@Transmitter ...HomeLink@Transmitter ...Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Storage Areas ...Glove Box - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 67
in all of the lock cylinders (driver's door, trunk, ignition and glove box). Your vehicle has the PASS-Key@ Ill vehicle theft system. Both the master and VALET key have a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle's steering column. If a replacement key or any additional - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 68
the transmitter higher, and try again. Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. 2. This device must accept any - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. The numbers on the back of your transmitter correspond to DRIVER #I - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Pressing the unlock button will also illuminate the interior lamps. See "Entry Lighting'' under Interior Lamps on page 3- 17. (Lock): All doors will lock, the exterior lamps will flash once and the horn may sound when this button is pressed. (Trunk): The trunk will unlock when this button is pressed - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 71
feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless entry transmitter and all doors are closed. You must program this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52. The following settings can be programmed for each of - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 72
in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battery. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Replace the battery as the instructions under the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 73
through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. To unlock a door from the inside, move the manual door lock control, located above the door handle, rearward. To lock the door, move the manual door lock control forward. 3-10 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 74
0 0 Delayed Locking This personalization feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the driver's power door lock switch, or the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open, a chime will sound three - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 75
to get out while you're not in PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power door lock. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual or power lock to lock the door again. You must program this feature through the DIC. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 76
door. 2. Move the lever located on the inside door edge, all the way up to the lock symbol. 3. Close the door. 4. Uo tne same tning to ine oiner rear door iock. The rear door locks will now work normally. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 77
the key is in the ignition and any door is open. You can override this feature by holding the driver's power door lock switch for more than three seconds. Trunk Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 78
Move the trunk release lockout switch to ON, lock the glove box and take the master key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. Now the remote trunk release button will not open the trunk, the fuel door release button will not open the fuel door and the HomeLink Transmitter will not operate - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 79
anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the emergency trunk release handle could damage it. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located near the trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the trunk - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Windows 1 Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-17 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 81
operable. You can also use the Driver Information Center (DIC) to lock out only the rear window controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-45. Press the LOCK button again to allow passengers to use their window controls. Sun Visors Switches on the driver's door armrest control each of - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 82
has anumber of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. To activate it do the following: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 83
the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the SECURITY light to go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 84
when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When the PASS-Key@ Ill system senses that someone is Ilsin9 the wronrJ key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 85
start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 86
perform wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Ifit is, then turn the steering service. OFF: This is the only position in which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition and transaxle. It's a thzft-de:e;;ent feature - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 87
remove the key, you will still have power to accessories such as the power windows, audio steering wheel controls, clock, sunroof (option), accessory power outlet and the radio for up to 10 minutes. The instrument panel cluster lights will stay on for a few seconds, then go out. Once you open a door - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 88
with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with yourdealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. I Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 89
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list your shift lever. 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. - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 90
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 ON. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 91
down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD (3). YOU can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. (0 2-28 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 92
(6.1 m>with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 93
parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. ground, use the steps that follow. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 94
lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 95
lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-26. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure Take your vehicle to an authorized service center as soon as you can. 2-32 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 96
grass or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust car. --jll. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 97
ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust.'' Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly if carbon monoxide (CO - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 98
Onstar@controls. See OnStaP System on page 2-39 for compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for feature. Press and hold it again to turn the automatic dimming feature off. The green indicator light will come on when this feature is active. The automatic dimming feature - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 99
not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold COMPASS (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped with Onstar - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 100
page 3-45 or DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 fer p r q r s . ~ ? m i instrwtinns n~ \/phi&x are rieIi\/ered with this feature off. The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver's door armrest. Press the left or right side of the UR selector switch I---L-^~ L r L rL - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 101
's and passenger's outside rearview mirrors also warm up to help clear them of ice and snow. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-23. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 102
Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Remote Diagnostics Onstar@MED-NET (Requires separate activation and annual fee on some plans) Online and Personal Concierge Services Route Support RideAssist Information and Convenience Services Onstar@uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 103
into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming , refer to the Onstar@owner's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call Onstar@at 1-888-4- road. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar@services - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 104
a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as UpCl IC13, G I 1 1 1 y ----I"^ --+.-., A,,, UUUl locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink@information can be found on the internet at - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 105
you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 106
seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "Learn" or "Smart" button. This - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Using HorneLink@ Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink@button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button To program a device to HomeLink@ usinga HomeLink@ button previously trained, follow these - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Storage Areas Glove Box Use the master key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open ii, lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door. The VALET key will not work in the glove box door lock. In front of the storage area is a cupholder. Press and release the cupholder cover to open. - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 109
the net so that it will lie flat when you're not using it. Rear Storage Area Your vehicle may have a rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature. Lift the front of the cover on the armrest to reveal the storage space. Pull down the interior door to access the trunk. 2-46 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 110
this option, the switches are located on the express open operation will be overridden and the sunroof will operate manually. Tilt: To tilt open the glass panel, press and hold the is on or when RAP is active. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under lgnition Positions on page 2-23. The OPENKLOSE - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seating, outside mirror positions and climate controls. See Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-23 for more information - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 112
will hear one beep. To store the exit position for an easy exit, use the following procedure: 1. First identify the DRIVER # by pressing the MEMORY button all the way back. To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press the driver's power seat control located on the outboard side of the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 113
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...3.39 Oil Pressure Light ...3.42 Cruise Control Light ...3.43 Fuel Gage ...3.44 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3.45 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3.50 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3.52 Audio System(s) ...3.59 Setting the Time ...3.59 Radio with Cassette and CD ...3.60 Navigation/Radio System - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 115
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your instrument panel are the following: A.Air Outlet B. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever C. Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control System D. Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System E. Windshield Wiperwasher Control F. Driver information Center (DIC) G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button H. Climate - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Flashers The hazard warning flasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. When the hazard warning flashers - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 118
Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. worn Press the center area of the steering wheel to sound the horn. To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 119
will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn andLane-Change Signals HeadlampHigh/Low-BeamChanger Flash-To-Pass For information on exterior lamps, see "Exterior Lamps" later in this section. To signal a lane - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 120
't see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-92 ) and check for burned-out bulbs. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 121
that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Your high-beam headlamps will of your steering column operates your windshield wipers. If your windshield wipers are on for more than six seconds while you are driving, the low-beam - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 122
depending on the driving conditions and sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes will occur more frequently. The system will operate in the delay, low speed and high speed modes. If the system is left on for long periods of time, occasional - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 123
off when going through a car wash to avoid damage. Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of your steering column also controls your windshield . The system can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed. In freezing weather, don't use your washer - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 124
begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction When road Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous where you can't drive - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 125
lever at RES-ACC. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control 1. Push the cruise control switch, located on the right side of the steering column at the end of the lever, and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 126
trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using Step lightly on the brake pedal, or pull the cruise lever towards you to cancel cruise. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 127
steering column operates the exterior lamps. { O O : (Parking Lamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights listed lamps and lights. -:g: Turn the outside part of the lever - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 128
wipers. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system will make your , you'll hear a warning chime when you turn the ignition off, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door. I n--IcI bllmm:mre* nrr..+;mrr u a y r l l - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 129
turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Automatic Headlamp System The automatic headlamp system will keep your headlamps on low beams. Continuous use of the fog lamps will shorten bulb life Limit use as necessary. Light Sensor Your automatic headlamps and DRL work with the light - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 130
after the ignition has been turned to OFF and any door has been opened. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights...I ... .. . .' The knob for this feature is located on the driver's side Turn the knob clockwise to brighten - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 131
lever, located on the overhead console, is in the DOOR position, when any door is opened power door locks. Delayed Entry Lighting When you open the door to enter your vehicle, the interior lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside. When you close the door with the ignition off, the interior - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 132
are on and it is dark outside. Delayed Exit Lighting This feature willturn on the interior lamps for 25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition while the doors are closed and it is night. This will give you time to find the door handle or lock switches as you exit the vehicle. When the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 133
when you turn on the ignition. If a door is left open, they will turn off after about 10 minutes. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle's battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp or cigarette lighters. When the ignition - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 134
idling or low speed driving with high electrical loading, or in the event of a charging system fault. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet (12-volt) is located on the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 135
Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Power see "Engine Compartment Fuse Block" under Fuses and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 136
setting, the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature and it will not go into automatic mode. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the floor - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 137
to a metric display, push the OFF button located in the Driver Information Center (DIC) for several seconds. The display in system in manual mode. Press the knob to return to automatic operation. Temperature Control: Maintain the temperature inside the vehicle using the red and blue arrows located - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 138
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. a AK (Air Conditioning): Sensors The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 139
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 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 140
cooler than the driver's selected temperature. The knob for this feature is located on the passenger's door. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to a warmer or cooler setting. Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the center of each front outlet to change the direction of the airflow - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 141
may block the flow of air into your vehicle. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Steering Wheel Climate Controls Move the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 142
feature, up to two drivers are able to store and recall climate control settings for the temperature, the fan speed and the direction of the airflow. Memory buttons 1 and 2 are located on the driver's door Accessory) or ON. The settings will be recalled. airflow mode. If desired, a separate - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 143
This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 144
instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 145
at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Press and hold the The buttons for this feature are located to the left of the steering column. The trip odometer displays are located in the center of the instrument panel - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 146
stay on for several seconds, then flash for several more. If the driver's belt is already buckled, the light will come on briefly, but the chime will not sound. The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). If your engine speed equals or exceeds the safe limit for I IAT - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 148
drain your battery and result in a vehicle that may stall. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and climate control system. On the DIC, a CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM message will be displayed and a warning chime will sound. See - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 149
the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-33. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 150
TC button located on the center console, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 for more information. If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 151
System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage I United States 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 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Light CHECK United States Canada If your coolant level is low, the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT will appear on the Driver Information Center. Check your coolant level as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24. Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 153
for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 154
conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least U I - I iuii ~ ia~k ui iile pruper iuei iu iurrl iile iiyili uii. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 155
OBD system readiness, see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. A warning chime and the DIC message LOW OIL PRESSURE - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 156
that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. .~ ._ __' CRUISE I United States Canada Notice: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. The CRUISE light comes on - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 158
Center (DIG) To turn off messages on the DIC (except LOW OIL PRESSURE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, PARK BRAKE SET, STARTING DISABLED and the HOT...STOP ENGINE warning), press the RESET button. Pressing the SELECT right arrow button will allow you to access the following modes, DATE/ET, FUEL, ECON, OIL - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 159
DD/OO Elapsed Time (ET) When the ignition is on, the DIC can be used as a stopwatch. The display will show hours and minutes. The elapsed time indicator will is displayed. Fuel Press the SELECT down arrow while in the FUEL mode to see how much fuel has been used and the fuel range functions. 3-46 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 160
as: FUEL USED: 10.4GAL or FUEL USED: 39.4 L To learn how much fuel will be used from a specific starting point, first enter the FUEL USED mode to display FUEL USED, then press and hold the RESET button for three seconds. Don't confuse fuel used with the amount of fuel in your tank. Fuel Economy - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 161
your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the system will alert you with this message: CHANGE OIL SOON Always reset the OIL LIFE reminder after an oil change. To reset the oil life system, see "How to Reset the Oil Life System" under Engine Oil on page 5-75. Remember, you must - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 162
: Battery voltage, such as the following: VOLTS: 13.8 0 Tire pressure status, such as the following: TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL or TIRE PRESSURE LOW TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL appears when the check tire pressure system believes your vehicle's tire pressures are normal. if a potential tire pressure problem is - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 163
with a number after it which reflects the following messages: EXP Warning Message (Export ID) 1 AIR BAG PROBLEM 3 CHANGE OIL SOON 4 CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM 5 I CHECK OIL LEVEL 6 TRANS HOT...IDLE ENG 7 I CONFIRM TIME & DATE 8 DRIVERS DOOR AJAR 9 ENGINE HOT...A/C OFF 10 HOT...REDUCE ENG RPM 11 HOT...STOP - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 164
majority of oil to drain into the oil pan. SERV STABILITY SYS - 26: If you ever see the SERV STABILITY SYS message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 165
used to program the following personal choice features available with your vehicle: Automatic Door Locks Window Lock Out Security Feedback Delayed Locking Perimeter Lighting will recall the personal choice settings that were last made to correspond to your transmitter, including your radio and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 166
use the SELECT down arrow button to scroll through the following messages and feature options: DOORS LOCK IN GEAR - PERIMETER LIGHTS - YES/NO EXT LIGHT will still be retained, even without passing through each of the features. In order for your personal choices to save, you must press the SELECT - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 167
your changes in memory and move on to the next selection. If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 0 , select NO for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. Your door locks will operate normally with no automatic feature. If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 1, do the following: 1. Select YES for - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 168
on. For more information on this feature, see "Window Lock Out" under Power Windows on page 2-18. If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 5, do the following: 1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. 2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK. 3. Select NO for ALL DOORS IN PARK. 4. Select YES for ALL - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 169
unlock symbol is pressed; the horn chirps when all doors are unlocked. Parking lamps and the exterior lamps flash once and the horn chirps when locking the vehicle. You can change these modes by different selections of the following DIC displays: KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH - YES/NO 0 If you would like to - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 170
or inactive through the DIC. When DELAY LOCK OF DOORS appears on the display, use the SELECT right arrow button to toggle button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or a memory seat button. Perimeter Lighting When the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 171
store them in memory by pressing the SELECT down arrow button. You can also program this feature to recall your memory seat position or the exit seat position. Select YES for KEY FOB MEMORY SEAT then use the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between DRIVING POSITION - YES and EXIT POSITION - YES - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 172
interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 173
always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, select OFF. Finding a Station Standard Radio - radio will seek only to stations to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. Playing the Radio POWER: Press this knob to turn the system - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 174
on to the next preset station. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets. The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a and six FM2), by performing the following sieps. 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select AM, FMI or FM2. 3-6 1 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 175
to stations with traffic announcements. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 176
perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button. PTY will be displayed on the screen and the light next to the button will turn on. The last selected PTY will appear on the display for five seconds. To use the PTY interrupt feature either SCAN arrow, the radio will begin scanning within your - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 177
AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. Press and hold not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS up to 12 PTYs (six FMI and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FMI or FM2 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 178
hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press the eject button, located next to tne cassette tape siot, to remove tne tape ana start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, POWER, AUDIO, AUTO EQ, and the SEEK controls just as you do for the radio. The display will - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 179
radio for future listening. The display will show the TAPE and CD symbols. (Eject): Press this button, located player can'tturn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new If you have the optional CD changer and it is loaded, the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 180
radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem . 1 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM and the track number will appear - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 181
(Recall radio off. CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first. Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. If you have the optional - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Your vehicle may have the optional navigation radio system that includes Radio Data System (RDS) which will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to. The radio system can also communicate with your navigation system to broadcast announcements on traffic and emergency alert communications - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 183
using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays. not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot until it locks the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 184
in the changer, the compact disc symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the compact disc symbol will flash operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 185
discs in random, rather than sequential, order. If you press SEEK while in the random mode, discs and tracks will be scanned randomly. Press this button again to turn off the random feature and return to normal operation. AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. TP - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 186
all radio functions whenever battery power is removed and the radio is placed in a different vehicle. This feature requires no user input to be activated. It is automatically armed when it is put into the vehicle for the first time. When the radio is turned off, the blinking red light indicates - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 187
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 188
cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 189
radio station, it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line must be repaired lines. Diversity Antenna System Your AM-FM antennas are located in the windshield and radio reception. Also, for proper radio reception, the antenna connectors at the top-center - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 190
...4-34 Towing a Trailer ...4.36 Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...-4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 4.6 Braking ...Traction Control System (TCS) ...-4-8 Steering ...4.10 Off-Road Recovery ...4.13 Passing ...4.13 Loss of Control ...4-15 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 191
Road for anything." On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means "always expect preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It's like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 192
to drive? It's a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: The amount of alcohol consumed 0 same BAC by drinking three - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 193
to avoid the collision. There's something else about drinking and driving that many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 194
a cab; or if you're with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 195
while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 196
you start your engine and begin to drive away. your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on at both rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 197
or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 198
should come on briefly when you start the engine. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-37. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 199
TC button on the center console. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering The traction control system warning light will come on and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 200
steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. If you have Stabilitrak@, you may see the STABILITY ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. See "Stability . Both control systems - steering and acceleration - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 201
But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's the time for evasive action - steering around the problem. Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. See Braking on page 4-6. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 202
that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. If the level of and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 203
or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it's all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 204
you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right. LOSSof Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 205
STABILITY ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. See "Stability Active Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 206
higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you're tired, pull off the road in ; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It's always wise - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 208
through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is or no contact with the road. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 209
have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water thatis slightly lower than - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 210
the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. See the next part, "Freeway Driving." 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 211
the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. Just before you leave - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 212
shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 213
your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 214
more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 215
or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 216
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 217
condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow - drive with caution. Keep your traction control system on. It improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 218
stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Braking on page 4-6. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You' - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 219
from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-30 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 220
pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn't collect there. -..- . C ... fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 221
steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn the system off. See Traction Control System the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 222
towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle- such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as "dinghy towing" (towing . If your vehicle must be towed, you should use a dolly. See "Dolly Towing" that follows for more information. 4-33 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 223
parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release the parking brake. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the proper - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 224
MOTORS the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the found on the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for yourvehicle, or - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 225
something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull could be seriously injured. You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only if - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 226
fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for thispart. In it are many time-tested /h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. 0 Obey speed - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 227
depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33171 Detroit, MI 48232-5171 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 228
edge of the driver's door or see Loading Your remove the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle. See Engine road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. 4-39 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 229
and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all. Before you start, check the trailer - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 230
are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or Other ObJeCtS. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 231
Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 232
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review this information before you start your trip - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 233
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Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 P,L!tSrn2.tlC Tr2!ns2x!n !=!!lid ...E;-33 -Engine Coolant ...5-24 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-28 Engine Overheating ...5-28 Cooling System ...5-31 Power Steering Fluid ...5-37 Spare - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 235
Number (VIN) ...5-90 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-90 Electrical System ...5-91 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...5-91 Headlamp Wiring ...5-91 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-91 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-91 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-92 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 236
best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you'll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You'll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you'll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: 5-3 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 237
work, you'll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 238
for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. In Canada, look for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 239
to clean air. General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don't use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 240
Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. Filling - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 241
work in all transaxle positions. The trunk release lockout switch must be in OFF for the fuel door to open. The fuel door can be opened manually in case of a power failure. To do this, first open the trunk. The release mechanism is located on the driver's side of the vehicle, at the top of the trunk - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 242
you to release the fuel door. I Notice: Prying on a locked fuel filler door can damage it. Use the remote fuel door manual release located in the trunk in the case of a power failure. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 243
sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-39. The CHECK GAS CAP DIC message will come on if the fuel cap - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 244
ontair - r 0 Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the fillingis complete. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. ~ CAUTION: (Continued) 5-1 1 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Checking Things Under the Hood I /t\ CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start afire. These include liquids likefuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshieldwasher and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned.Be careful not to drop or spill things - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle, located to the left of the steering wheel under the instrument panel. A!! 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood. Before - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 247
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A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Coolant Surge Tank D. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. Passenger Compartment Air Filter G. Remote Negative (-) Terminal H. Engine Oil Fill Cap I. Engine Oil Dipstick J. Brake - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick is located near the front of the engine compartment. The top of the dipstick is a round - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 250
least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5- 100. The engine oil fill cap is located near the front of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 251
WEATHER / OF 7 If youchoose c i* 4 n, 1 C to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 252
. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life SystemTM) Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 253
streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. 2. Press and hold the DIC RESET button for about five seconds. After - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 254
See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 to determine when to replace the air filter. I The engine air cleanedfilter is in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. I o check or replace - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 255
the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 256
the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the engine, follow these steps: The automatic transaxle fluid dipstick is located near the front of the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. See Engine - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 257
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1, Pull out the dipstick. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 258
damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze ana crack ihe engine, raiiiaiur, b a k r other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use the proper coolant - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Checking Coolant Turning the surge tank pressure cap whenthe engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap - even a little - when the engine and radiator are hot. I I ~ The vehicle mustbeon a level surface. - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 260
be burl you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure the arrow lines up with the tube. If the LOW ENGINE COOLANT DIC message comes on and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 261
any repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolantloss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. Your Driver Information Center (DIC - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 262
to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the Index for information on driving to - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50. If you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant message, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 264
hood, here's what you'll see: I An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap S . Two Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-31 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 265
be indicated by a LOW ENGINE COOLANT message on the Driver Information Center. If it is, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use onlyDEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner - at 30,000 miles (50 000 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 267
COOL@coolant. Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant IT-:-'=e. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 268
it. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one-quarter turn and tnen stop - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 269
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this. By this time, the coolant - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 270
information on location. How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 271
5-14 for reservoir location. Notice: a When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 272
should add (or remove) brake fluid, as engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. A chime will sound - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 273
removing it. This will help keep dirt from enteri-- the reservoir. Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have tobe replaced - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 274
GM torque specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won't work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. See Brake System Inspection on - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 275
and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system - 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 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 276
Storage If you're not going to drive you vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your-battery from running down. Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren't careful. See "Jump - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 277
the parking brake. Batteries can hurt you. They can be d gerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. 1 ~ Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 278
and find the remote positive (+) terminal located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. 5. To access the remote positive (+) terminal, remove the cover. You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located under the rear passenger seat. You will - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 279
can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded.Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water.You don't need to add water to the ACDelco@ battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 280
(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote on positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step.Theother end of the negative (-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to aremote negative - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 281
dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care that the cables don't touch each other or any other metal. The repairs - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 282
the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. I Jumper Cable Removal A. Dead Battery or Remote positive (+) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote positive (+) or Remote Negative (-) Terminals C. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (-) Terminal 5. Return the positive (+) remote - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 283
instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored low service fuel and one person or 160 Ibs (75 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 284
beam lamps. The high beam lamps will be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly. The headlamp aiming devices are under the hood near the headlamps. Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 285
performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim. Adjusting the vertical aim first will result in an incorrect headlamp aim. 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low headlamp not being aimed. This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 286
Turn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp. 5-53 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 287
see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-58. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Headlamps 1. Remove the two bolts from the headlamp assembly 2. Use a large screwdriver by the outside mount to separate the lamp assembly from the outboard snap mounting pin. Slide the headlamp assembly outward and lift it out. 3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the headlamp assembly. 5-55 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 289
4. Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly. 5. Replace the bulb. 6. Push the bulb assembly in and turn it clockwise to install the bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly. 7. Then reconnect the wiring harness - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 290
parking lamps can be accessed. See Headlamps on page 5-55 for more information on location. 1. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise to remove them. 2. Replace the bulb in the socket. 3. Then reconnect the socket wiring harness to the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Remove the three nuts holding the lamp in place and remove the lamp assembly. 2. Turn the screws located inside of the trunk counterclockwise and remove them. 3. Remove counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly. 7. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 8. Replace the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 292
under Pari B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 for more information. To replace the wiper blade locked position. 2. Push the tab on the wiper blade assembly and pull the assembly down enough to release it from the "U" hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly away from the arm. 3. Remove - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 293
where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. ._...____ Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 294
economy woav to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 295
used, or the vehicle is being driven on a rough or frozen road. If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the check tire pressure system may not be working properly. See your dealer for service. Also, see Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lighton page 3-36. The check tire pressure system - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 296
RESET does not appear on the display after about five seconds, see your dealer for service. After you release the DIC RESET button, TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL will appear on the display. The system completes the calibration process during driving. Calibration time can take 45 to 90 minutes, depending - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Information label. Reset the Check Tire Pressure System. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-62. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See Wheel Nut Torque in Capacities and Specifications on page 5- 100. I Rust or dirt on awheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or . The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can't be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. 0 5-65 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. , though. It was developed for use on your vehicle. IL...; a lr vehicle, the Ifyouusebias-plytires wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 301
performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 302
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 303
Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 304
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop - well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use the engine. - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Tire and Tools b The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover. You can rest the cover near you for easy reference while you change - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 306
and jack from the jack container. Removing the Wheel Covers 3. Remove the compact spare tire from the trunk. A The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). insert the hooked end of the wheel wrench in one of the two small notches in the center cover and pry the cover off - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 307
fits under the vehicle. 1. Position the wheel wrench securely over the wheel nuts and turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them. 2. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the jack to create a jack handle. 5-74 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 308
be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. I Raising ,-ur vehic-- _ _ _ _ sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 4. Near each wheel well is Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 5-75 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 309
7 . Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.If you the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 310
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. If a nut cannot be tightened by hand, use the wheel wrench, and see your dealer right away. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-77 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 311
for thewheel nut torque specification. 12. When the flat tire has been repaired or replaced, reinstall the wheel cover. Be sure to position the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the wheel. Apply pressure around the edge of the cap to snap it in place. Do not use a hammer or mallet to - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 312
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these in the proper place. ... The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section. See the storing instructions - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 314
spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (IO5 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. You must calibrate the Check Tire Pressure System after installing or removing the compact spare - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 315
, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 316
used if stains are stubborn. For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Never use oils will set. Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You certain conditions. PI Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 317
water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 318
d b G 5bI dlLI lG5 d l IU V V d l G l 3 c . ' u L L l l 1y. .-:-I ---L-L. I .-L- I - -LA:.- High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 319
and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 320
paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame! floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Cloth Wax-Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover I Usage Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. I I I Finish Enhancer Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel. White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Vinyl Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 322
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont'd) Description Odor Eliminator Usage Odorless swav odor eliminator k e d on fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet. Spot Lifter See your General Motors parts department for these products. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 15. 5-89 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 323
code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the underside of the spare tire cover. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the modeldesignation, This - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 324
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 325
chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If a MaxiFuse@should blow, see your dealer for service immediately. If - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 326
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 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Daytime Running Lamps Horn Air Conditioner Clutch HVAC Solenoid Accessory Air Pump Starter 1 Cooling Fan 1 Ignition 1 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel Cooling Fan 2 Circuit Breakers 41 Fuses 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Usage Starter Usage Not Used Empty ABS Air Pump A Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 328
battery and main fuse blocks are located under therear seat cushion. The battery's ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed. To help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion. Do not remove covers from covered parts always check to be sure - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 329
cushion is secured. Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located below the rear seat on the driver's side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the fuse block. See Removing the Rear Seat Cushion on page 5-95. 1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then route - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 330
a 9 10 Usage Fuel Pump HVAC Blower Memory ALDL Rear Fog Lamps Compact Disc (CD) Driver's Door Module Air Bag System Not Used Right Parking Lamp Fuses 11 12 13 14 Used Rear Door Module Stoplamp ParWReverse Audio Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Not Used Not Used Passenger Door Module Body Interior - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Fuses 35 36 37 38 Relays 39 40 41 42 43 44 Usage Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Turn SignaVHazard HVAC Battery Dimmer Usage Fuel Pump Parking Lamp Ignition 1 Rear Fog Lamp Not Used Park Relays 45 46 47 4% 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Usage Reverse Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Fuel Tank Door Lock Not Used - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Circuit Breakers 56 57 Relays 58 59 Fuses 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Usage Power Seats Power Windows Usage Cigar Rear Defogger Usage Not Used Rear Defog Not Used Audio Amplifier Electronic Level Control (ELC) Cigar Not Used Not Used Not Used Spare Spare Spare Spare Fuses 73 74 75 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 333
and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6- 15 for more information. Capacities I Application System Engine Cooling Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Air Conditioning - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 334
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts I 1 Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Type Length I 41-987* GM Part # 12571535 Shepherd's Hook 22.0 inches (56.0 cm) *ACDelco@part number 5-101 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 335
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System Inspection ...6.13 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6.4 Fuel System Inspection ...6.13 Maintenance Using Your Schedule ...6.4 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6.14 Scheduled Maintenance ...6.5 Throttle System Inspection ...6.14 Part B: Owner Checks Services and ...6-9 System - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 337
important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS'. RECOMMENDED Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 338
let your dealer's servicedepartment or another qualified service center do thesejobs. If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 339
'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 340
vehicle. See Part 5: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6- 13. Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life SystemTM (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. Your vehicle - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 341
throttle valve and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) 0 Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional (See footnote +.) information. (See footnote 62.) 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 342
not use your vehicle under any ofthese conditions, change the fluidand filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 for proper rotation patternand additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 343
@.) (See footnote +.) Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. U Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 344
attendant to perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tries are inflated to the correct pressures. Don't forget to check your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-60 for further details. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 345
fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 346
to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). i i ihe siarier works in any oiiler - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Lock Check brake. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the at once should the vehicle begin to move. At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 348
department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual. See Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 349
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 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 350
) or lubricant Cable Guides meeting requirements of NLGl #2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part power No. US. i052884, in Canada System 993294, equivalent). or I Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Fuel Door, Glove Box (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Door, Console Canada 10953474 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 352
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MaintenanceRecord (cont'd) 6-18 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Roadside Assistance Program ... 7.5 7.5 Courtesy Transportation ...7.6 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...7.8 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7.9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7.9 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7.9 7- 1 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 355
the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center by - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 356
settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the vehicle age, mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the use Text Telephones (TTYs), Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Oldsmobile - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 357
United States Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33171 Detroit, MI 48232-5171 1-800-442-6537 1- : 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 31 3-381-0022 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 358
-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: Fuel delivery Lock-out service (identification required) Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event oi a venicie-aisabiing acciaeni Flat tire change Jump starts Minor repairs to disabled vehicles Assistance when vehicie is mired - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 359
to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model, year and color Mileage of vehicle Courtesy Transportation Oldsmobile has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 360
reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Oldsmobile helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 361
of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 362
to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K I A ON5 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 364
Antenna System ...NavigatiodRadio System ...3-69 Personal Choice Radio Controls ...3-73 3-60 Radio with Cassette and CD ...Theft-Deterrent Feature ...Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ...~ e L l i l l yLIIt: 0 -LA:.- A f - r 7 -. &I- - -r:.-I I t lit3 3-a3 n r n Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 365
Check ...Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check ... 3-23 3-54 3-16 4-36 3-23 5-22 2-26 6-10 6-1 1 Backing Up ...Battery ...Battery Load Management ...Battery Replacement ...Battery Warning Light ...Before Leavingon a LongTrip ...Body Lubrication Service ...Brake Parking ...System - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Check Engine Light ...3-39 Tire Pressure System ...5-62 Check Engine Light ...3-39 Checking Coolant ...5-26 Checking Engine Oil ...5-16 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Checking Your Restraint Systems System Automatic ...Climate Controls Personalization ...Outlet Adjustment ...Steering Wheel - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 367
Lighting ...3-19 Delayed Locking ...2-11, 3-57 Dinghy Towing ...4-33 Diversity Antenna ...3-76 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dolly Towing ...4-34 Door Central Door Unlocking System ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-11 Locks ...2-10 2-11 Power Door Locks ...Programmable - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 368
and Other Power Options ...5-91 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion ...5-95 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-91 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ...2-16 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...3-42 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Battery ...5-42 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-39 Coolant - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 369
Gage ...Gasoline Octane ...Gasoline Specifications ...System Inspection ...Fuel Economy ...Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Windshield Wiper ... 5-7 3-44 5-5 5-5 6-13 3-47 5-92 5-91 G Gage ...Engine Coolant Temperature ...Fuel ...Speedometer ...Tachometer ...Garage Door Opener ...Gasoline Octane - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Lock Check ...6-12 3-20 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...1-30 Inflation -- Tire Pressure ...5-60 Inspection Brake System ...6-14 ...6-14 Engine Cooling System ...ExhaustSystem ...6-13 Fuel System ...6-13 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ...6-13 Steering - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 371
Your Vehicle ...Leaving Your Vehicle Withthe Engine Running ...2-31 Light Air Bag Readiness ...3-34 Anti-Lock BrakeSystemWarning ...3-36 3-35 Battery Warning ...3-35 Brake System Warning ...Cruise Control ...3-43 3-39 Malfunction Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...3-42 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-33 TCS - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 372
-Speed Variable Assist Steering ...4-10 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ...5-101 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 ...6-9 At Least Once Month a Least At Once a Year ...6-10 6-10 At Least Twice a Year ...BrakeSystemInspection ...6-14 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6-14 Exhaust - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 373
Replacement Parts ...5-101 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...3-58 Overheated EngineProtectionOperating Mode ...5-28 2-12 Overriding LockDelay ...Owners, Canadian ...II Owner's Information ...7-10 0 Odometer ...3-32 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Oil Engine ...5-15 3-42 Pressure Light ...Oil - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Care of Your CDs ...3-69 Navigation System ...3-60 PlayingtheRadio ...3-73 Personal Choice RadioControls ...Power 3-60 Radio with Cassette and CD ...Accessory Outlets ...3-21 3-59 Setting the Time ...Door Locks ...2-11 3-73 Theft-Deterrent ...Electrical System ...5-91 3-70 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 375
...2-44 Resetting Defaults ...2-44 Restraint System Check ...6-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-55 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-56 Restraint Systems 1-55 Checking ...Replacing Parts ...1-56 Restraints, Head ...1-7 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Right Front - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 376
(P) ...Skidding ...4-15 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-20 5-100 Specifications. Capacities ...Speedometer ...3-32 Starter Switch Check ...6-11 2-24 Starting Your Engine ...Steering ...4-10 Steering in Emergencies ...4-12 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-13 - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 377
SystemActive Light ...Control System(TCS) ...4-8 3-37 Control SystemWarningLight ...Trailer Brakes ...4-40 4-40 Trailer Wiring Harness ...Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ...5-22 2-26 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ...Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ...7-10 Transportation Options - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Engine Oil to Use ...What to Do with Used Oil ...5-20 What to Use ...5-25, 5-37, 5-38 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-68 5-68 Replacement ...LVher; to Add Efigine Oil ...1 7 4 7 v Vehicle Cnntrc\! ...DamageWarnings ...Loading ...Symbols ...VehicleIdentification Number (VIN) ...Service Parts - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 379
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life SystemTM) ...When to Check ...When to CheckandChange ...When to CheckPower Steering Fluid ...When YouAre Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ...Where to Put the Restraint ...WhySafety Belts Work ...WindowLockOut ...2-18, Windows ...Power ...Windshield and - 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | Owner's Manual - Page 380
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