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may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your authorized Aurora retailer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is thetype of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don't use It can corrode it. metal parts in your fuel system and damage also plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered under your warranty. Some Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methlycyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, your emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp onyour instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Aurora retailer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to thefuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to helpclean the air. General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Fuels in Foreign Countries Lf you plan on driving in another country outside the United be States or Canada, the proper fuel may hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline any other fuel not recommended or in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To check on fuelavailability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you'll be driving. You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you're going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	14
Why Safety Belts Work	15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Adults	19
Driver Position	19
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Rear Seat Passengers	32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	36
Center Passenger Position	38
Children	40
Smaller Children and Babies	40
Child Restraints	42
Larger Children	50
Safety Belt Extender	53
Checking Your Restraint Systems	53
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	54
Features and Controls	57
Keys	57
Door Locks	59
Remote Lock Control	64
Trunk	69
Theft	70
Universal Theft-Deterrent	71
PASS-Key II	73
New Vehicle “Break-In”	74
Ignition Positions	75
Starting Your Engine	76
Engine Coolant Heater	78
Automatic Transaxle Operation	79
Parking Brake	82
Shifting Into PARK (P)	83
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	85
Parking Over Thing That Burn	86
Engine Exhaust	86
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	87
Windows	88
Horn	88
Tilt Wheel	89
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	89
Cruise Control	93
Windshield Wipers	97
Windshield Washer	98
Lamps	98
Interior Lamps	101
Mirrors	104
Storage Compartments	106
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	108
Sun Visors	109
Accessory Power Outlet	110
Sunroof	110
Universal Transmitter	111
Instrument Panel	114
Instrument Panel Cluster	116
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	118
Driver Information Center	130
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	139
Comfort Controls	139
Air Conditioning	143
Heating	144
Ventilation System	144
Defogging and Defrosting	146
Rear Window Defogger	146
Passenger Temperature Control	147
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control	148
Audio Systems	148
Setting the Clock	148
Delco-Bose AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Compact Disc Changer	149
Playing a Cassette Tape	150
Playing a Compact Disc	152
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	155
Theft-Deterrent Feature	161
Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System	163
Understanding Radio Reception	164
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	164
Care of Your Compact Discs	165
Power Antenna Mast Care	166
Your Driving and the Road	169
Defensive Driving	169
Drunken Driving	170
Control of a Vehicle	173
Braking	173
Steering	178
Off-Road Recovery	180
Passing	180
Loss of Control	182
Driving at Night	183
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	185
City Driving	188
Freeway Driving	189
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	190
Highway Hypnosis	191
Hill and Mountain Roads	191
Winter Driving	193
Loading Your Vehicle	197
Towing a Trailer	199
Problems on the Road	209
Hazard Warning Flashers	209
Other Warning Devices	210
Jump Starting	210
Towing Your Vehicle	216
Engine Overheating	222
If a Tire Goes Flat	232
Changing a Flat Tire	232
Compact Spare Tire	242
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	243
Service and Appearance Care	247
Service	247
Fuel	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	249
Filling Your Tank	250
Checking Things Under the Hood	253
Engine Oil	256
Air Cleaner	260
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	263
Engine Coolant	266
Power Steering Fluid	270
Windshield Washer Fluid	271
Brakes	272
Battery	276
Bulb Replacement	278
Tires	286
Appearance Care	294
CIeaning the Inside of Your Aurora	294
Care of Safety Belts	297
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	297
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	298
Weatherstrips	298
Cleaning the Outside of Your Aurora	298
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels	299
Cleaning Tires	300
Sheet Metal Damage	300
Finish Damage	300
Underbody Maintenance	300
Chemical Paint Spotting	300
Appearance Care Materials Chart	301
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	302
Service Parts Identification Label	302
Electrical System	303
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	306
Replacement Bulbs	313
Capacities and Specifications	314
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	315
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	315
Maintenance Schedule	319
Introduction	319
Your Vehicle and the Environment	319
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	321
Short Trip/City Definition	322
Short Trip/City Intervals	322
Long Trip/Highway Definition	323
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	323
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	324
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	345
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	356
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	360
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	361
Part E: Maintenance Record	363
Customer Assistance Information	365
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	367
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	368
Canadian Roadside Assistance	369
Courtesy Transportation	369
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	370
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	371
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	372
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	372
Service and Owner Publications	373

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may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your

authorized Aurora retailer for diagnosis to determine the

cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the

cause

the condition is

the

type

fuels used, repairs

may not be covered by your warranty.

Some

Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing

additive called methlycyclopentadienyl manganese

tricarbonyl (MMT).

such fuels

are

used, your

emission control system performance may be affected.

The malfunction indicator lamp

on your instrument

panel may turn on.

this occurs, return to your

authorized Aurora retailer for service.

To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to

contain additives that will help prevent deposits from

forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your

emission control system to function properly. Therefore,

you should not have to add anything to

thefuel. In

addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers

and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be

available in your area to

help clean the air. General

Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they

comply with the specifications described earlier.

NOTICE:

Your vehicle

was

not

designed

for

fuel

that

contains methanol.

Don’t

use

it. It

can

corrode

metal

parts

your

fuel

system

and

also damage

plastic

and

rubber

parts.

That

damage

wouldn’t

be covered

under

your

warranty.

Fuels in

Foreign

Countries

you

plan

driving

another

country

outside

the

United

States

Canada,

the

proper

fuel

may

hard

find.

Never

use

leaded

gasoline

or any

other

fuel

not

recommended

the

text

fuel.

Costly

repairs

caused

use

improper

fuel

wouldn’t

covered

your

warranty.

To check on

fuelavailability, ask an auto club, or

contact a major oil company that does business in the

country where you’ll be driving.

You can also write us at the following address for

advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation

North American Export Sales (NAES)

1908

Colonel Sam Drive

Oshawa, Ontario

L1H

8P7