1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 253

Check'-g Thiry Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle, located to the left of the steering wheel under the instrument panel. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. I I Things that burn canL on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washerand other fluids, and plastic or rubber. or others You could be burned. Be careful not to drop spill or things that will burn ontoa hot engine. The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important parts underhood.