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Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the display. If you want to inserta tape when the ignition is off, first press EJECT or RCL. FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape advances. You may select stations during FWD operation by using TUNE. If E and a number appear on the radio display and the tape won't play because of an error, it couldbe that: PROG (3): Press this button to play the other sideof the tape. ElO: The tape is tight and the player can't turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly. E l l : The tape is broken. Try a new tape. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem. 00 (4): Press this button to reduce background noise. Note that the double-D symbol will appear the display. on Dolby@Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. TONE: Press this button to select a tone while playing a cassette. The tone will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape. REV (1): Press this button to reversethe tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape reverses. You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work. SCAN: Press this button to listento each selection for a few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning.The sound will mute 3-14

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	10
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	27
Rear Seat Passengers	33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	37
Center Passenger Position	39
Children	41
Child Restraints	43
Larger Children	51
Safety Belt Extender	54
Checking Your Restraint Systems	54
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	55
Features and Controls	57
Keys	58
Door Locks	60
Remote Lock Control	64
Trunk	71
Theft	72
Universal Theft-Deterrent	73
PASS-Key II	75
New Vehicle "Break-In"	76
Ignition Positions	77
Starting Your Engine	78
Engine Coolant Heater	80
Automatic Transaxle Operation	81
Parking Brake	84
Shifting Into PARK (P)	85
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	87
Parking Over Things That Burn	88
Engine Exhaust	88
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	89
Windows	90
Tilt Wheel	91
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	91
Lamps	100
Interior Lamps	102
Mirrors	106
Storage Compartments	110
Cellular Telephone	115
Accessory Power Outlet	115
Sunroof	116
Universal Transmitter	117
Instrument Panel	120
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	124
Driver Information Center	136
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	145
Comfort Controls	146
Automatic Electronic Climate Control	146
Air Conditioning	150
Heating	151
Ventilation System	151
Defogging and Defrosting	153
Rear Window Defogger	153
Passenger Temperature Control	154
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control	154
Setting the Clock	155
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	155
Delco-Bose AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	161
Trunk Mounted CD Changer	166
Theft-Deterrent Feature	169
Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System	172
Understanding Radio Reception	173
Tips About Your Audio System	173
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	174
Care of Your Compact Discs	174
Power Antenna Mast Care	175
Your Driving and the Road	177
Defensive Driving	178
Drunken Driving	179
Control of a Vehicle	182
Braking	182
Steering	187
Off-Road Recovery	189
Passing	189
Loss of Control	191
Driving at Night	192
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	194
City Driving	197
Freeway Driving	198
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	199
Highway Hypnosis	200
Hill and Mountain Roads	200
Winter Driving	202
Loading Your Vehicle	206
Towing a Trailer	208
Problems on the Road	217
Hazard Warning Flashers	218
Other Warning Devices	219
Jump Starting	219
Towing Your Vehicle	224
Engine Overheating	230
If a Tire Goes Flat	239
Changing a Flat Tire	240
Compact Spare Tire	250
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	251
Service and Appearance Care	253
Service	254
Fuel	255
Checking Things Under the Hood	260
Engine Oil	263
Air Cleaner	267
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	270
Engine Coolant	273
Windshield Washer Fluid	279
Brakes	280
Battery	284
Bulb Replacement	285
Headlamp Aiming	289
Tires	296
Appearance Care	304
Cleaning the Inside of Your Aurora	305
Cleaning the Outside of Your Aurora	309
Underbody Maintenance	311
Chemical Paint Spotting	311
Appearance Care Materials Chart	312
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	313
Electrical System	314
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	317
Replacement Bulbs	324
Capacities and Specifications	325
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	326
Engine Specifications	326
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	326
Vehicle Dimensions	326
Maintenance Schedule	329
Introduction	330
Your Vehicle and the Environment	330
How This Section is Organized	331
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	332
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	332
Selecting the Right Schedule	332
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	367
At Each Fuel Fill	367
At Least Once a Month	367
At Least Twice a Year	368
At Least Once a Year	368
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	371
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	371
Exhaust System Inspection	371
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection	371
Throttle Linkage Inspection	371
Brake System Inspection	371
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	372
Part E: Maintenance Record	374
Customer Assistance Information	379
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	380
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	382
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits	383
Canadian Roadside Assistance	384
Courtesy Transportation	384
Warranty Information	386
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	386
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	387
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	387
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	387

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Your tape bias is

set

automatically. When a metal or

chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the

display.

you

want to

insert a tape when the ignition is

off, first press

EJECT

or RCL.

and a number appear on the radio display and the

tape won’t play because of an error, it

could be that:

ElO:

The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the

tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the

open end down and try to turn the right hub

counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over

and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape

may be damaged and should not be used

the

player.

Try a new tape to make sure your player is

working properly.

Ell:

The tape is

broken. Try a new tape.

If any error occurs repeatedly or

an error can’t be

corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio

displays an error number, write it down and provide it to

your retailer when reporting the problem.

REV

(1):

Press this button to

reverse

the tape rapidly.

Press

again to return to playing speed. The radio will

play the last-selected station while the tape reverses.

You may select stations during

REV

operation by

using

TUNE.

FWD

(2):

Press this button to advance quickly to

another part of the tape. Press the button again

return

playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected

station while the tape advances.

You

may select stations

during

FWD

operation by using TUNE.

PROG

(3):

Press this button to play the other

side of

the tape.

(4):

Press

this

button

reduce

background

noise.

Note

that

the

double-D

symbol

will

appear

on the

display.

Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

TONE:

Press this button to select a tone while playing a

cassette. The tone will be automatically set whenever

you play a cassette tape.

SEEK:

Press the up or down arrow to search for the

previous selection on the tape. Your tape must

have at least three seconds

silence between each

selection for

SEEK

work.

SCAN:

Press this button to

listen to each selection for a

few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop

for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press

this button again

stop

scanning. The sound will mute

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