1995 Oldsmobile Aurora Owners Manual

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@ The 1995 Aurora Owner’s Manual

This section tells you how to use your seats and safcty belts properly. I t also explains the “SRS” system.

This scction explains how t o start and operate your Aurora.

How to Use This Manual .............................................................. This section tells you how to use your manual at~d includes safct/ and vehicle damage warninls and symbols. Seats and Restraint Systems .......................................................... Features and Controls ............................................................... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................................................. This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road ........................................................... t o drive under diffcrcnt conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ............................................................... ServiceandAppearanceCare ......................................................... Maintenanceschedule ............................................................... This section tells you when t o perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants t o use. ..................................................... Customer Assistance Information how t o contact Oldsmobile Uor assistance and how to get service publications. Index ............................................................................. You can use it to quickly find

This section tells you what t o do if’ you ha\:e a problem while driving. such as B flat tire or overheated enginc. etc.

This section tells ~ O L I It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defccts” on page 8-4.

Here the ~nanual tells you how t o keep your Aurora running properly and looking good.

Here you‘ll I’ind information and tips about the road and how

Hcrc‘s an alphabetical listing of almost every sub-ject i n this m a n u a l . something yo11 w a n t to read.

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, OLDSMOBILE, AURORA and the AURORA Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Aurora, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you in it so the new sell the vehicle, please leave this manual owner can use it.

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fraqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.

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How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,”“Don’t do this,’’ or “Don’t let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there is something that

could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings i n different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

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Here are some other sytnbols you n ~ a p see:

FUSE

RELEASE

RADIO VOLUME

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CONDITIONING AIR

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever ~ O L I ~ vehicle is driven:

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

ACID COULD &

CAUSTIC BATTERY

CAUSE BURNS

BELTS

POWER WINDOW

AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES

SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY

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These symbols have to do with your lights:

These sytnbols are on some of your controls:

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TURN SIGNALS

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WINDSHIELD WIPER

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

WINDOW DEFOGGER

ENGINE COOLANT TEMP

BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

BRAKE

RADIATOR COOLANT

FUEL

VENTILATING FAN

HIGH LAMPSoR

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@ Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Aurora and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats--how to adjust them, and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints.

To Adjust the Six-Way Power Seats Horizontal Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by raising the forward edge of the button. Lower the front of the seat by lowering the forward edge of the button. Move the seat forward by moving the whole button toward the front of the vehicle. Raise the rear of the seat by raising the rear edge of the button. Lower the rear of the seat by lowering the rear edge of the button. Move the seat back by moving the whole button toward the rear of the vehicle. Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers the whole seat. Vertical Control (B): Move the recliner rearward by moving the button toward the rear of the vehicle. Move the recliner forward by moving the button toward the front of the vehicle.

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Reclining Front Seatbacks The vertical control described previously in this section reclines the front seatbacks.

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

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Memory Function

Lumbar Controls

The memory function controls both the driver's seat and outside mirror positions. First position the seat and mirrors where you want them. Next, press the SET button. Within five seconds, press either the 1 or 2 button.

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The seat and memory positions will be stored for the number pressed. Repeat the procedure to store another position with the other number if desired. To adjust the seat and mirrors to the stored position, press the number corresponding to the position. The memory function will only work with the gearshift in PARK (P). To stop the automatic movement, move the seat bottom switch in any direction. For easier exiting, press the 1 and 2 buttons at the same time to move the seat completely down and back.

The rear lumbar control adjusts upper lumbar support; the front control adjusts lower lumbar support. Press the front of the switch to increase support. Press the back of the switch to decrease support. NOTE: The driver and passenger cannot inflate or deflate their lumbar supports at the same time.

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Heated Seats (Option)

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. There are four different positions. Just grasp the top of the restraint and move it forward the way you want it to go until you hear a click. It will then be locked into that position until you need to move it again. Pulling it forward past the last position will allow the headrest to return to its full rear position.

This feature will quickly heat the lower cushions and lower back of the driver and front passenger seats for added comfort. Press the button once to turn the heater on high. indicator light below the button will glow. Press it again to turn the heater on low. The LO indicator light below the button will glow. Press it a third time to turn the heater off. The heater will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off.

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Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or “air bag” system.

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Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.)

In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Put someone on it.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

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or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers

Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts?

A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in

more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts, Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Aurora, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.

Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. The shoulder portion of the belt has an energy management loop. It is designed to open and help protect you in certain crashes. If it opens, you will see a label on the safety belt that says to replace the belt. Be sure to do so. If you don’t, the safety belt won’t work properly and won’t protect you in another crash. For more information on replacing safety belts after a crash, see “Replacing Safety Belts” in the Index. Here’s how to wear the lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)

so you can sit up straight.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.

Don’t let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

h11 up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash.

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Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out.

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Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don’t, the adjustment feature won’t set, and you’ll have to start again.

l 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull.

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5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean

forward slightly, then sit back. If you’ve added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again.

If you move around in the vehicle enough, or if you pull out the shoulder belt, the belt will become tight again. If this happens, you can reset it.

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A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly

as much protection this way.

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What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

What's wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should

be worn over the shoulder at all times.

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rh: The belt is twisted across the body.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.

Your Aurora has two air bags -- one a i r bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system:

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system.

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AIR BAG

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.

How the Air Bag System Works

Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.

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as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. It is possible that in a crash only one of the two air bags in your Aurora will deploy. This is rare, but can happen in a crash just severe enough to make an air bag inflate. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this. What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects suddenly stopping as a result of a crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and panel in front of the right front passenger.

that the vehicle is

in the instrument

When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 8 to 11 mph (13 to 18 kmh). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such

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How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will be hot for a short time, but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

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In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag.

The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Aurora Air bags affect how your Aurora should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Aurora retailer and the 1995 Aurora Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications’’ in the Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module,

which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.

0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag that your air bag

system. Improper service can mean system won’t work properly. See your retailer for service.

I NOTICE:

If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break the air bag covers.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don‘t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should weal- a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,’’ earlier in this section. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. Rear Seat Passengers It‘s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly.

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1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.

Don't let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head.

edge of the seatback. Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. You will find them tucked in between the seatback and the interior body, about half-way down the

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

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3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The

elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

4. Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that

both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. See “Safety Belts, Rear Seat Passengers” in the Index.

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Lap Belt

To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Center Passenger Position

When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

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To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recolnmend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’s why:

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Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is in it.

Top Strap

I f you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Aurora retailer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your retailer can tell you how to do it. For cars first sold i n Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your retailer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the retailer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle.

If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position

If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you eves had to.

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions

for the child restraint.

2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the

instructions say.

3. Pick up the latch plate. and run the lap and shoulder

portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to ad-just the belt if needed.

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5. To tighten the belt, pull up o n the shoulder belt while

you push down on the child restraint.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position

You'll be using the lap belt: See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

6. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for a n adult or larger child passenger.

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1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch

plate and pulling it along the belt.

4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions

for the child restraint.

3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the

instructions say.

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push

down on the child restraint.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never- put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why:

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You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1.

Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

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5. Buckle the belt.

Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the

retractor to set the lock.

7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the

retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

8. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that cl-uldren are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. 0 Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in

a crash.

0 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other

people who are.

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What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's f x e or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

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Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if ;L safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your retailer will order you an extender. 1t.s free. When you 2 00 i n to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you. and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it. just attach it to the regular safety belt.

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts. buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job. have it repaired. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you i n a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

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Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right front passenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident. You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate.

If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced.

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Features and Controls

Here you can lexn about the many standard and optional features on your Aurora, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys

The ignition keys are for the ignition only.

The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.

When a new Aurora is delivered, the retailer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner. However, the ignition key may not have a plug. If the ignition key doesn’t have a plug, there will be a bar-coded key tag instead. Each plug or tag has a code on it that tells your retailer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs or tags in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags. If your ignition keys don’t have plugs or tags, go to your Aurora retailer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key. There are 15 alternative PASS-Key@II blanks, to help discourage theft. Your retailer can he1 determine which key code you need. (See “PASS-Key 11” in the Index.)

NOTICE: Your Aurora has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

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Door Locks

From the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock Control.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.

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Power Door Locks

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With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch.

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Door Ajar Reminder If a door is not fully closed when the transaxle is in gear, a chime will sound and the information center will display one of these messages: DRIVER DOOR AJAR PASSENGER DOOR AJAR LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

From the inside, to lock the door, rotate the locking lever forward. To unlock the door, rotate the locking lever rearward. 'There is a red mark on the switch when the door is unlocked.

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Programmable Automatic Door Locks Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK (P) all of the doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move your shift lever into PARK (P). your doors will unlock. If someone needs to get out while you‘re not in PARK (P). have that person use the lnanual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again. You can program the automatic door lock feature to allow the doors to remain locked after you shift into PARK (Pj. 1. Close your doors and turn the ignition ON. 2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal. 3. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch. 4. Move your shift lever out of PARK (Pj, then move

the shift lever back into PARK (Pj.

5. Release the lock switch.

Your doors will now lock when you shift out of PARK (P), and remain locked until you use the manual or power door unlock switch. To reprogram the door locks to lock and unlock when you shift i n and out of PARK (P) do the following: 1. Close your doors and turn the ignition ON. 2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal. 3. Press and hold the driver’s power door unlock

switch.

4. Move the shift lever out of PARK (P), then move the

shift lever back into PARK (P).

5. Release the unlock switch. Rear Door Security Locks Your Aurora is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside.

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To Use One of These Locks 1. Open one of the rear doors.

2. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position.

To Open a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On

1. Unlock the door from

the inside.

3. Close the door. 4. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use.

2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks.

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To Cancel the Rear Door Lock 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door

from the outside.

2. Move the lever all the

way down.

Remote Lock Control

3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle. open your door and set the locks from inside, then get out and close the door.

Yo11 can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio Frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Aurora retailer or a qualified technician for service.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

Operation The driver's door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed. If pressed again within 25 seconds, all doors will unlock, Pressing any button will also illuminate the interior lamps. (See "Illuminated Entry'' in the Index.) All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is messed, but only when the ignition is OFF. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the SCII'IW model s y . m n . (General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it. See your retailer to match transmitters to another vehicle.

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.

To Replace Batteries in the Remote Lock Control 1. Remove the screw from the back cover. 2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half first. 3. Remove and replace the two batteries

(Duracell@ type DL-2016). 4. Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Check the transmitter operation. Illuminated Entry System When you press any button on your Remote Lock Control, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. These lamps will go off after about 25 seconds, or when you start your engine. If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn off after 10 minutes to save your battery.

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Trunk Lock

To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it.

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Remote Trunk Release

Trunk Security Override

Press the TRUNK release button located to the right of the steering column to release the trunk lid. The trunk release override switch must be in the ON position.

Inside the glove box is an override switch that is useful if you want to leave valuables in the trunk when using a commercial parking lot.

The trunk release button will work in any transaxle position. The system also works with the Remote Lock Control.

Move the switch to OFF to disable the remote trunk release button. Then lock your glove box with the door key. If you have your door key with you, this will help keep someone from getting into your trunk. Move the switch to ON to again make the remote trunk release button usable. The Remote Lock Control transmitter will open the trunk even if the override switch is in the OFF position.

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Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, pull the latch release on the left side of the glove box door. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Aurora has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your Aurora and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? 0 Put your valuables in a storage areai, like your trunk

or glove box.

0 Move the trunk security override switch to OFF. 0 Lock the glove box. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver‘s. 0 Take the door key with you.

Take the Remote Lock Control key chain with you.

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PASS-Key@II

Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II is a passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.

When the PASS-Key% system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not stat and the SECURITY light is on or you get the CLEAN KEY. ..WAIT 3 MINUTES message, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wdit about three minutes and try again. The security light may remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time. you may also want to check the fuses (see ”Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II.

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If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the SECURITY light will flash and the CLEAN KEY. .. WAIT 3 MINUTES message will appear. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II to have a new key made. If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on or PASS-KEY SYSTEM FAULT appears, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@II system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Aurora retailer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key@II system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see y o ~ ~ r Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@II to have a new key made.

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New Vehicle 44Break-In”

NOTICE: Your modern Aurora doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (804 km).

Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in?’ guideline every time you get new brake linings.

0 Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

Ignition Switch

ACCESSORY

I NOTICE:

RUN

If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: ACC (Accessory): An ON position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. LOCK: The only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. OFF: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. RUN: An ON position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START: Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for norlnal driving.

Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACC and RUN are ON positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in the ignition, in the OFF position, you will hear a warning chime when you open the driver’s door. Retained Accessory Power After you turn your ignition off and remove the key, you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio, power windows, and sunroof (if equipped) for up to 10 minutes. But if you open a door, power is shut off.

Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature, To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Aurora is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

To Start Your 4.0 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your

ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

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I NOTICE:

Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in

START for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.

3. If your engine still won‘t start (or starts but then

stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing.

NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your retailer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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Driving Through Deep Standing Water

Engine Coolant Heater (Option)

NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

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In very cold weather, 0" F (- 1 8°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.

To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet.

NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before, to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Aurora retailer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

Automatic Transaxle

Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. There are several shift positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily.

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use ’ NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Aurora has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the ON position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever--push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button.) See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.

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To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.

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Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.

0 Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the

accelerator all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.

NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and OVERDRIVE (a) for higher speeds.

THIRD GEAR (3): This is like OVERDRIVE (a), but you never go into Overdrive. Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of OVERDRIVE (@): 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads.

When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears.

0 When going down a steep hill. SECOND GEAR (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.

I NOTICE:

Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 kndh), or you can damage your transaxle. Use OVERDRIVE (@) or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going lower than 65 mph (105 kmh), or you can damage your engine.

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FIRST GEAR (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (11, the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hoId your vehicle in position on a hill.

Selectable Shift

This button lets you change from a normal driving mode to a power mode. For general driving conditions, use the normal mode.

Press the button on your shift lever so that it’s either in the NORMAL or POWER position. When it’s in the NORMAL position, the line on the button will be showing. When in POWER, the line is not showing. In the NORMAL position, the transaxle shifts at lower engine speeds. For increased performance, you may choose the POWER mode.

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Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the parking brake indicator light will come on.

If you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the parking brake indicator light stays on. The PARK BRAKE SET message will appear in the Driver Information Center, and a chime will sound until you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition.

This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position.

NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That part shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

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Shifting Into PARK (P)

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and

set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) positions as

follows:

0 Hold in the button on the lever.

Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can

walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine *running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

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Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Aurora has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the ON position. See “Shifting the Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever--push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. Press the shift lever button before moving the shift If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver’s

lever.

door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature.

2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you

want.

5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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Engine Exhaust

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

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Power Windows

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

Switches on the driver’s armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. The driver’s window switch has an express down feature. When it is held rearward for more than half a second, the window will lower completely. The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward and releasing it immediately. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the switch again, then release. To raise the window, hold the switch forward.

Tilt Steering Wheel

Window Lock Press the right side of the WINDOW LOCK switch on the driver’s armrest to disable all passenger window switches. This is a useful feature when you have children as passengers. Press the left side of the WINDOW LOCK switch to allow passengers to use their window switches again. Horn

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit or enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel.

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Windshield Wipers

The lever on the right side of your steering column controls your windshield wipers. For a single wiping cycle, move the lever up to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the lever to MIST longer. For steady wiping at low speed, push the lever down to the LO position. For high speed wiping, push the lever down further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the lever to OFF.

YOLI can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wiper cycles. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Push the lever down to the first detent, DELAY. Turn the band closer to the short lines for fewer wiper passes per minute. As you turn the band toward the long lines, the wiper cycles per minute will increase. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

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Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of your steering column also controls your windshield washer. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever toward you. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, pull and hold the lever. If the fluid level in the windshield washer bottle is low, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear in the information center. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index. Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.

NOTICE:

When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.

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Turn SignalMultifunction Lever

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Cruise Control Headlamp High-Low Beam Parking Lamps Flash-To-Pass Feature

The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

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Cruise Control

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.

If you leave the turn signal on, a chime will sound after you drive about 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.

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Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 kmh). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

To Set Cruise Control

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

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2. Get up to the speed you want.

To Resume a Set Speed

3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. The CRUISE light on your instrument panel will come on.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at RES/ACC longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at REWACC.

To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release

the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: I . Move the cruise switch from ON to RES/ACC. Hold

it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch.

2. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move

the switch to REWACC for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph ( I .6 km/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control by pushing the SET button.

To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: 0 Push in the button at the end of the lever until you

reach the lower speed you want, then release it. 0 To slow down in very small amounts, push the

button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. If you increase your speed over 20 mph (32 km/h), cruise control will be disabled. You will then have to reset your cruise control.

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes yon out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal; or Move the cruise switch to OFF. (The CRUISE light will go out.)

To Erase Cruise Control Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into PARK (P), your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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Headlamps

300: Turn the band to this symbol to turn on:

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Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps

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Headlamps

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