2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual
Year:
2001
Make:
Oldsmobile
Model:
Aurora
Rating:
Table of Contents
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 1999
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Table of Contents:
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1: Seats and Restraint Systems
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2: Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5: Problems on the Road
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6: Service and Appearance Care
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7: Maintenance Schedule
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8: Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Lumbar Support
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Power Seats
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Power Lumbar Control (Option)
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Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Heated Front Seat (Option)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Air Bag Systems
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How the Air Bag Systems Work
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Center Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position and in the Center Rear Seat Position (Lap- Shoulder Belt)
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (Lap- Only Belt)
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Express- Down Windows
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Window Lock
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Central Door Unlocking System
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Power Door Locks
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Door Ajar Reminder
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
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Overriding Lock Delay
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Delayed Locking
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Rear Door Security Lock
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Anti-Lockout Feature
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Remote Lock Control
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Operation
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Instant Alarm
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Personalization Features
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Security Feedback
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Trunk
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Trunk Lock Release
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Remote Trunk Release
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Trunk Release Lockout
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Universal Theft-Deterrent
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Testing the Alarm
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PASS-Key III
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Key Reminder Warning
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Starting Your 3.5L V6 Engine
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Starting Your 4.0L V8 Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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Torque Lock
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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Turn Signal On Chime
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Headlamps
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Wiper- Activated Headlamps
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Lamps On Reminder
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Flash-to-Pass
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Fog Lamps
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Windshield Wipers
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Rainsense Wipers (If Equipped)
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Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control Without Erasing the Set Speed
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Erasing Cruise Control Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Headlamps
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Automatic Headlamps
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Light Sensor
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Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Brightness Control
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Courtesy Lamps
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Illuminated Entry
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Delayed Entry Lighting
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Theater Dimming
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Delayed Exit Lighting
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Parade Dimming
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Perimeter Lighting
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Front Reading Lamps
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Rear Reading Lamps
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Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
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Battery Load Management
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Mirror Operation
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Compass Operation
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Compass Calibration
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Compass Variance
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Power Remote Control Mirror
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Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Front Storage Armrest
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Rear Armrest
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Rear Storage Compartment (Option)
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Convenience Net
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
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Sun Visors
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
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Accessory Power Outlet
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
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Assist Handles
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Garment Hook
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Sunroof (Option)
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HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)
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Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
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Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
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Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)
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Erasing Channels
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Accessories
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The Instrument Panel - Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Trip Odometer
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Battery Warning Light
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Traction Control System Warning Light
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Traction Control System Active Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Light
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Cruise Light
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Fuel Gage
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
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Date/Elapsed Time
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Date
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Elapsed Time (ET)
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Fuel
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Fuel Used
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Fuel Range
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Fuel Economy
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Oil Life
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Gage
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DIC Personalization
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Automatic Door Locks
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Window Lockout Personalization
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Security Feedback
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Delayed Locking
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Perimeter Lighting Personalization
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Driver ID
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Memory Seat Recall (If Equipped)
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Parallel Park Assist (If Equipped)
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DIC Warnings and Messages
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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AUTO- PUSH Knob
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Temperature Buttons
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Mode Control
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AUTO FAN Knob
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Automatic Operation
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Manual Operation
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
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Passenger Temperature Control (Option)
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Using RDS Mode
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
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Compact Disc Errors
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Cellular Phone Usage
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Diversity Antenna System
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Chime Level Adjustment
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Traction Control System
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Electronic Level Control
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Trailer Wiring Harness
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Wheel Cover
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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3.5L V6 Engine
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4.0L V8 Engine
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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How to Reset the Oil Life System
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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Engine Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Cooling System Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Headlamp Aiming
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Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
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Headlamp Vertical Aiming
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Front Turn Signals and Parking Lamps
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Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps, Taillamps and Back- up Lamps
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Check Tire Pressure System
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Treadwear
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Traction -- AA, A, B, C
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Temperature -- A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Tire Chains
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
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Cleaning Vinyl
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Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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Cleaning Wood Panels
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Care of Safety Belts
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
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Weatherstrips
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
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Finish Care
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Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels
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Cleaning Tires
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Sheet Metal Damage
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Finish Damage
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Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Headlamp Wiring
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
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Power Windows and Other Power Options
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)
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Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
326
Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)
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Replacement Bulbs
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Capacities and Specifications
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Engine Specifications
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
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Cassette Deck Service
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At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
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Wiper Blade Check
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Weatherstrip Lubrication
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Automatic Transaxle Check
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
349
Body Lubrication Service
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Starter Switch Check
350
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
350
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
351
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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Underbody Flushing Service
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Throttle System Inspection
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Brake System Inspection
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
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All Overseas Locations
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Caribbean Numbers
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GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
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Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits
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Security While You Travel
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
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Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
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Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
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2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Overview
Introduction
The 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora is a luxurious sedan that showcases a perfect blend of style, performance, and advanced technology, embodying Oldsmobile's commitment to quality and comfort. With its sleek design and spacious interior, the Aurora appeals to drivers who seek sophistication without compromising on driving dynamics. This model year marks a bold statement in the automotive industry, combining innovative engineering with signature Oldsmobile elegance.
Powertrains
The 2001 Aurora is offered with two distinct powertrains. The base model features a 4.0-liter V8 engine that delivers 250 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque, providing a smooth yet responsive driving experience. For those seeking a bit more performance, the 4.6-liter V8 engine option steps the game up with an impressive 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with a sophisticated four-speed automatic transmission that ensures seamless gear shifts and enhanced fuel efficiency.
Trims
This model is available in two primary trims: the base Aurora and the upscale Aurora 4.6. The base trim comes well-equipped with standard features, including leather seats, a premium audio system, and an array of power accessories. The Aurora 4.6 elevates the luxury experience with additional features like a navigation system, upgraded sound system, and more premium interior materials, catering to those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Features
The 2001 Aurora is loaded with features designed for safety and convenience. Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes, traction control, and multiple airbags. The spacious cabin offers amenities such as dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable seats, and a thoughtfully designed center console. The vehicle also boasts ample trunk space, making it ideal for long trips or everyday use.
Owners Manual
The comprehensive owner's manual for the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora serves as an invaluable resource for owners. It provides essential information on vehicle maintenance, operational guidelines, and troubleshooting tips, ensuring that owners can maximize their automotive experience while keeping their Aurora in top condition.
User manual download
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