2002 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual
Year:
2002
Make:
Oldsmobile
Model:
Aurora
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001
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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
5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Front Passenger's Seat
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Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)
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Power Seat(s)
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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
12
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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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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Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
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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
60
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Power Windows
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Express-Down Windows
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Window Lock
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Keys
64
Door Locks
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Central Door Unlocking System
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Power Door Locks
67
Door Ajar Reminder
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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
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Instant Alarm
71
Personalization Features
72
Security Feedback
72
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
73
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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Trunk Release Handle
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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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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
85
Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Parking Brake
89
Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
91
Torque Lock
91
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
92
Engine Exhaust
93
Running Your Engine While You're Parked
93
Horn
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Tilt Wheel
94
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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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass Feature
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Windshield Wipers
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Rainsense_ II 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
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
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
104
Automatic Headlamps
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Light Sensor
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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
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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
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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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
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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
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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
146
Gage
147
DIC Personalization
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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
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Comfort Controls
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Automatic Electronic Climate Control
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Mode Control
158
Temperature Buttons
159
Manual Operation
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Automatic Operation
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Passenger Temperature Control (Option)
161
Comfort Controls Personalization (If Equipped)
162
Air Conditioning
162
Heating
163
Defogging and Defrosting
163
Rear Window Defogger
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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 Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Using RDS
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Finding a PTY Preset Station
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Setting PTY Preset Stations
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RDS Messages
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Messages
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Compact Disc Messages
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Navigation/Radio System (Option)
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Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Compact Disc Errors
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Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)
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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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Using Anti-Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Power Steering
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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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Skidding
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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
210
Driving on Snow or Ice
213
Dinghy Towing
217
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
221
Weight of the Trailer
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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
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Backing Up
224
Making Turns
224
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
225
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
226
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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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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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
253
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
254
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
256
Doing Your Own Service Work
258
Gasoline Octane
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Gasoline Specifications
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California Fuel
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Additives
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Hood Release
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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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Checking the Fluid Level
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Adding Coolant
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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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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
292
Headlamp Aiming
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Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
299
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
299
Front Turn Signals and Parking Lamps
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Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps, Taillamps and Back- up Lamps
302
When to Check
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How to Check
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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
310
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
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Treadwear
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Traction -- AA, A, B, C
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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)
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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
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
337
Maintenance Requirements
337
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
340
Footnotes
340
Scheduled Maintenance
341
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
341
Scheduled Maintenance
342
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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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
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
354
Underbody Flushing Service
354
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
355
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
355
Exhaust System Inspection
355
Fuel System Inspection
356
Engine Cooling System Inspection
356
Throttle System Inspection
356
Brake System Inspection
356
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
357
Part E: Maintenance Record
359
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
362
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
363
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
365
Customer Assistance Offices
365
United States
365
Canada
366
All Overseas Locations
366
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
366
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
366
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits
367
Security While You Travel
367
Canadian Roadside Assistance
368
Courtesy Transportation
369
Plan Ahead When Possible
369
Transportation Options
369
Shuttle Service
369
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
370
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
370
Additional Program Information
370
Warranty Information
371
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
371
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
372
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
372
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
373
Service Manuals
373
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
373
Service Bulletins
373
Owner s Information
373
Current and Past Model Order Forms
373
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora Overview
Introduction
The 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora stands as a testament to American luxury sedans of the early 2000s, blending performance, comfort, and timeless design. Known for its refined aesthetics and impressive engineering, the Aurora made a bold statement in the automotive world, featuring a sleek silhouette and upscale interior components. This model not only honored Oldsmobile's rich heritage but also promised a driving experience that catered to both enthusiasts and those seeking sophistication.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora offered two compelling powertrains that emphasized its performance credentials. The base model was equipped with a smooth and efficient 4.0-liter V8 engine, generating 250 horsepower, providing ample power while ensuring a refined driving experience. For those desiring more muscle, an optional 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine was available, cranking out an exhilarating 300 horsepower, delivering impressive acceleration and a sporty ride. Both engines were paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission that offered smooth shifts and optimal fuel efficiency.
Trims
The 2002 Aurora came in two distinct trims: the base and the upscale 'Aurora 4.0'. Both trims boasted a luxurious cabin, but the Aurora 4.0 featured additional enhancements like leather upholstery, upgraded sound systems, and a host of more advanced technology options. Each trim allowed owners to tailor their vehicle experience to their preferences, making it appealing to a broad spectrum of drivers.
Features
Inside the 2002 Aurora, occupants were greeted with an array of premium features designed for comfort and convenience. Highlights included dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats, and a robust audio system. The vehicle also incorporated safety features like traction control, anti-lock brakes, and multiple airbags, ensuring peace of mind during every journey. Additionally, available navigation systems and premium sound options set a high standard for the era.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora provides essential information regarding vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting, and understanding the extensive features of this luxury sedan. With step-by-step instructions, the manual ensures that owners can fully utilize every aspect of their vehicle, enhancing both performance and longevity. It stands as a vital resource for aspiring Aurora enthusiasts, guiding them in getting the most out of their prized possession.
User manual download
The Oldsmobile Aurora owner manual for the 2002 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2002 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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