1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 98

Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of your steering columnalso controls your windshield washer. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever toward you. The wipers will clear the window and theneither stop or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, pull and hold the lever. If the fluid level in windshield washer bottle is low, the the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear in the Driver Information Center. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index. Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. could hit another You vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. Lamps Headlamps See "Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever" in the Index. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many differentdriving conditions, but they can be especially helpful the in short periods afterdawn and before sunset. 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 low-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightnessin daylight when: The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is off, and 0 The transaxle is not in PARK (P). In freezing weather, don'tuse your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.