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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 yellow loop. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for more information on location. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 3.5L V6 Engine Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 4.0L V8 Engine 6-16

Section	Page
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Passenger's Seat	8
Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)	8
Power Seat(s)	9
Power Lumbar Control (Option)	10
Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)	10
Heated Front Seat (Option)	12
Reclining Front Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	14
Why Safety Belts Work	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Adults	20
Driver Position	20
Lap-Shoulder Belt	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Air Bag Systems	27
How the Air Bag Systems Work	30
Where are the air bags?	30
When should an air bag inflate?	32
What makes an air bag inflate?	32
How does an air bag restrain?	33
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	33
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	35
Rear Seat Passengers	35
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	35
Lap-Shoulder Belt	35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	39
Children	41
Infants and Young Children	41
Restraint Systems for Children	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Top Strap	48
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	54
Older Children	57
Safety Belt Extender	60
Checking Your Restraint Systems	60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	60
Section 2 Features and Controls	61
Windows	62
Power Windows	63
Express-Down Windows	63
Window Lock	63
Keys	64
Door Locks	66
Central Door Unlocking System	67
Power Door Locks	67
Door Ajar Reminder	67
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	67
Overriding Lock Delay	68
Delayed Locking	68
Rear Door Security Lock	69
Using One of These Locks	69
Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On	69
Canceling the Rear Door Lock	69
Anti-Lockout Feature	69
Leaving Your Vehicle	70
Remote Keyless Entry System	70
Operation	71
Instant Alarm	71
Personalization Features	72
Security Feedback	72
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	73
Battery Replacement	73
Trunk	75
Trunk Lock Release	75
Remote Trunk Release	75
Trunk Release Lockout	76
Trunk Release Handle	76
Theft	77
Key in the Ignition	77
Parking at Night	77
Parking Lots	77
Universal Theft-Deterrent	78
Testing the Alarm	79
PASS-Key III	80
New Vehicle "Break-In"	82
Ignition Positions	82
Key Reminder Warning	83
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	83
Starting Your Engine	84
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	85
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	85
Automatic Transaxle Operation	86
Parking Brake	89
Shifting Into PARK (P)	90
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	91
Torque Lock	91
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	92
Parking Over Things That Burn	92
Engine Exhaust	93
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	93
Horn	94
Tilt Wheel	94
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	95
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	95
Turn Signal On Chime	96
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	96
Flash-to-Pass Feature	97
Windshield Wipers	97
Rainsense_ II Wipers (If Equipped)	98
Windshield Washer	99
Cruise Control	100
Setting Cruise Control	100
Resuming a Set Speed	101
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	101
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	102
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	102
Using Cruise Control on Hills	102
Ending Cruise Control Without Erasing the Set Speed	102
Erasing Cruise Control Speed Memory	102
Exterior Lamps	103
Wiper-Activated Headlamps	104
Lamps on Reminder	104
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	104
Automatic Headlamps	105
Light Sensor	105
Fog Lamps	106
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	106
Interior Lamps	107
Instrument Panel Brightness Knob	107
Courtesy Lamps	107
Illuminated Entry	108
Delayed Entry Lighting	108
Theater Dimming	108
Delayed Exit Lighting	108
Parade Dimming	109
Perimeter Lighting	109
Front Reading Lamps	109
Rear Reading Lamps	110
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	110
Battery Load Management	110
Mirrors	111
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass	111
Mirror Operation	111
Compass Operation	111
Compass Calibration	112
Compass Variance	112
Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors	113
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	114
Convex Outside Mirror	114
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	114
Storage Compartments	115
Glove Box	115
Front Storage Armrest	115
Rear Armrest	115
Rear Storage Compartment (Option)	115
Convenience Net	115
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	116
Sun Visors	117
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors	117
Accessory Power Outlet	117
OnStar System (If Equipped)	118
Cellular Antenna	119
OnStar Services	119
OnStar System Limitations	121
Assist Handles	121
Floor Mats	121
Sunroof (Option)	122
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	123
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	123
Training a Garage Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped)	124
Canadian Programming	125
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	125
Erasing Channels	125
Resetting Defaults	125
Accessories	125
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	126
Instrument Panel Cluster	128
Speedometer and Odometer	129
Trip Odometer	129
Tachometer	130
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	130
Safety Belt Reminder Light	131
Air Bag Readiness Light	132
Battery Warning Light	133
Brake System Warning Light	133
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	134
Traction Control System Warning Light (If Equipped)	135
Traction Control System Active Light (If Equipped)	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	136
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	137
If the Light Is Flashing	139
If the Light Is On Steady	139
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	140
Oil Pressure Light	141
Cruise Light	142
Fuel Gage	142
Driver Information Center (DIC)	143
English/Metric	144
Date/Elapsed Time	144
Date	144
Elapsed Time (ET)	145
Fuel	145
Fuel Used	145
Fuel Range	145
Fuel Economy	146
Oil Life	146
Gage	147
DIC Personalization	148
Automatic Door Locks	150
Window Lockout Personalization	152
Security Feedback	152
Delayed Locking	153
Perimeter Lighting Personalization	153
Driver ID	154
Memory Seat Recall (If Equipped)	154
Parallel Park Assist (If Equipped)	154
DIC Warnings and Messages	155
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	157
Comfort Controls	158
Automatic Electronic Climate Control	158
Mode Control	158
Temperature Buttons	159
Manual Operation	159
Automatic Operation	160
Passenger Temperature Control (Option)	161
Comfort Controls Personalization (If Equipped)	162
Air Conditioning	162
Heating	163
Defogging and Defrosting	163
Rear Window Defogger	164
Ventilation System	164
Ventilation Tips	165
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control	166
Audio Systems	166
Setting the Clock	166
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)	167
Playing the Radio	167
Finding a Station	167
Setting Preset Stations	168
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	168
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	169
Using RDS	169
Finding a PTY Preset Station	170
Setting PTY Preset Stations	171
RDS Messages	171
Playing a Cassette Tape	172
Cassette Tape Messages	173
Playing a Compact Disc	174
Compact Disc Messages	176
Navigation/Radio System (Option)	176
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	177
Playing a Compact Disc	179
Compact Disc Errors	180
Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)	181
Theft-Deterrent Feature	181
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	182
Understanding Radio Reception	182
AM	182
FM Stereo	182
Cellular Phone Usage	182
Tips About Your Audio System	183
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	184
Care of Your Compact Discs	185
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	185
Diversity Antenna System	186
Chime Level Adjustment	186
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	187
Defensive Driving	188
Drunken Driving	189
Control of a Vehicle	192
Braking	192
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	193
Using Anti-Lock	195
Braking in Emergencies	195
Traction Control System (If Equipped)	195
Steering	197
Power Steering	197
Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering	197
Steering Tips	197
Driving on Curves	197
Steering in Emergencies	198
Off-Road Recovery	199
Passing	199
Loss of Control	201
Skidding	201
Driving at Night	202
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	204
Hydroplaning	205
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	206
Driving Through Flowing Water	206
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	206
City Driving	207
Freeway Driving	208
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	209
Highway Hypnosis	210
Hill and Mountain Roads	210
Winter Driving	212
Driving on Snow or Ice	213
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	214
Recreational Vehicle Towing	216
Dinghy Towing	217
Dolly Towing	217
Loading Your Vehicle	218
Electronic Level Control	219
Towing a Trailer	220
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	221
Weight of the Trailer	221
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	222
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	223
Hitches	223
Safety Chains	223
Trailer Brakes	223
Trailer Wiring Harness	223
Driving with a Trailer	224
Following Distance	224
Passing	224
Backing Up	224
Making Turns	224
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	225
Driving On Grades	225
Parking on Hills	225
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	226
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	226
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	226
Section 5 Problems on the Road	227
Hazard Warning Flashers	228
Other Warning Devices	228
Jump Starting	229
Towing Your Vehicle	236
Engine Overheating	236
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	236
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	237
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	238
Cooling System	239
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	241
If a Tire Goes Flat	245
Changing a Flat Tire	245
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	246
Removing the Wheel Cover	247
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	248
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	253
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	254
Compact Spare Tire	255
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	256
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	256
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	257
Service	258
Doing Your Own Service Work	258
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	259
Fuel	259
Gasoline Octane	259
Gasoline Specifications	260
California Fuel	260
Additives	261
Fuels in Foreign Countries	261
Filling Your Tank	262
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	265
Checking Things Under the Hood	266
Hood Release	266
Engine Compartment Overview	268
Engine Oil	271
Checking Engine Oil	272
When to Add Engine Oil	273
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	274
Engine Oil Additives	275
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	275
How to Reset the Oil Life System	276
What to Do with Used Oil	276
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	277
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	278
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	279
When to Check and Change	279
How to Check	280
Checking the Fluid Level	281
How to Add Fluid	282
Engine Coolant	283
What to Use	284
Checking Coolant	285
Adding Coolant	286
Cooling System Pressure Cap	287
Power Steering Fluid	287
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	288
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	288
What to Use	288
Windshield Washer Fluid	288
What to Use	288
Adding Washer Fluid	289
Brakes	290
Brake Fluid	290
What to Add	291
Brake Wear	292
Brake Pedal Travel	292
Brake Adjustment	292
Replacing Brake System Parts	293
Battery	293
Vehicle Storage	294
Bulb Replacement	295
Halogen Bulbs	295
Headlamps	295
Headlamp Aiming	297
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	299
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	299
Front Turn Signals and Parking Lamps	301
Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps, Taillamps and Back- up Lamps	302
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	303
Tires	304
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	305
When to Check	305
How to Check	305
Check Tire Pressure System	306
Tire Inspection and Rotation	307
When It's Time for New Tires	308
Buying New Tires	309
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	310
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A	310
Treadwear	310
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	310
Temperature -- A, B, C	311
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	311
Wheel Replacement	311
Used Replacement Wheels	312
Tire Chains	313
Appearance Care	314
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	314
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	314
Using Cleaner on Fabric	315
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	315
Cleaning Vinyl	316
Cleaning Leather	316
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	316
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	316
Cleaning Wood Panels	316
Care of Safety Belts	317
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	317
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	318
Weatherstrips	318
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	318
Washing Your Vehicle	318
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	319
Finish Care	319
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	320
Cleaning Tires	320
Sheet Metal Damage	320
Finish Damage	321
Underbody Maintenance	321
Chemical Paint Spotting	321
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	322
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	323
Engine Identification	323
Service Parts Identification Label	323
Electrical System	324
Add-On Electrical Equipment	324
Headlamp Wiring	324
Windshield Wiper Fuses	324
Power Windows and Other Power Options	324
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	325
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	325
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	328
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	330
Replacement Bulbs	333
Capacities and Specifications	333
Engine Specifications	334
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	334
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	335
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	336
Introduction	337
Your Vehicle and the Environment	337
Maintenance Requirements	337
How This Section is Organized	338
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	339
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	339
Scheduled Maintenance	340
Footnotes	340
Scheduled Maintenance	341
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	341
Scheduled Maintenance	342
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	351
At Each Fuel Fill	351
Engine Oil Level Check	351
Engine Coolant Level Check	351
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	351
At Least Once a Month	351
Tire Inflation Check	351
Cassette Deck Service	351
At Least Twice a Year	352
Restraint System Check	352
Wiper Blade Check	352
Weatherstrip Lubrication	352
Automatic Transaxle Check	352
At Least Once a Year	352
Key Lock Cylinders Service	352
Body Lubrication Service	352
Starter Switch Check	353
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	353
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	354