1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owners Manual

clip inward and -in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Center Passenger Position

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as

described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.

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Lap Belt

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.

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

Children That includes Everyone in 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

Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint.

at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 2404b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint.

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Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash

CAUTION: (Continued)

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cl--- Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then 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.

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Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend 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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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. You may, however, secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Before you secure a forward-facing child restraint, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Or, secure the child restraint in the rear seat.

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

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

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position

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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.

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.

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4. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.

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

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 up on the shoulder belt while

you push down on the child restraint.

7. 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.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position

You'lI Ge using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

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

plate and pulling it along the belt.

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.

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6.

7.

Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 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. To tighteh the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure 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.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

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

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat.

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.)

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.

4. 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.

5. B,uckle 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.

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Larger Children

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 children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. e 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.

Never do this. belt. The Here two children are wearing the same belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.

@ 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?

A: 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 face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt.

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Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.

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.

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your retailer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in 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 the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)

Replacing 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 a collision. 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. If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section.

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@ Section 2 Features and Controls

Here you can learn 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 everyhng is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys

Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

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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 key code you need. (See “PASS-Key 8 11” in the Index.) discourage theft. Your retailer can he1 determine which NOTICE:

Your Aurora has a number of 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

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock Control.

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. Central Door Unlocking System If the driver’s door key is held in the unlock position for more than one second, all doors will electronically unlock.

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Power Door Locks

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

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 manual 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. If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK (P), use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors.

Door Aiar Reminder If a door 1s not fully closed when the transaxle is in gear, a chime will sound and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display one of these messages: DRIVER DOOR AJAR PASSENGER DOOR AJAR LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

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Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature You can program the automatic door locks feature to change to the following modes: Mode Operation

No automatic door lock or unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P).

Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3. To change modes: 1.

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Close all doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch through Step 4. Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. The automatic door locks will remain in the current mode. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again. Each time the transmitter’s LOCK button is pressed, the mode will advance by one, going from 3 to 0 to 1, etc. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic door locks will remain in the most recent mode selected.

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To Open a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On

1. Unlock the door from

the inside.

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. 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.

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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.

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 inside when this feature is in use.

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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.

3.

Move the lever all the way down. Do the same for the other rear door.

The rear door locks will now work normally.

Anti-Lockout Feature The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the ignition with the driver’s door open. You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless the engine is running. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks Erom the inside, then get out and close the door.

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Should interference to this system occur, try this: 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary.

See the instructions on battery replacement.

0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your

vehicle. This product has a maximum range.

0 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.

Remote Lock Control

You 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. 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.

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Operation The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed. If pressed again within 25 seconds, all doors will unlock. Pressing the UNLOCK 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 pressed, but only when the ignition is off. The trunk symbol will also work when the ignition is on, but only while in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

Panic Mode When the button with the horn symbol on the key transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to two minutes. This can be turned off by pressing the panic button again, unlocking the vehicle with a key or by turning the ignition to on. If only the panic button works, the transmitter needs to be resynchronized to the receiver. Do this by pressing and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds; you must be within range of the vehicle. Once the transmitter has been resynchronized, the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once. The system should now operate properly.

Personalization Features Each key transmitter can be programmed to the driver’s preference for programmable automatic door locks, key transmitter response and perimeter lighting. See each feature in the Index. The transmitters can also be programmed to move the driver’s seat and outside mirrors to a set memory position when the key transmitter’s UNLOCK button is pressed. To program the system: 1.

Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See “Outside Mirrors” in the Index. Press the SET button on the driver’s door armrest. You will hear one beep. Within five seconds, press one of the two memory buttons on the armrest. You will hear two beeps to confirm that the mirror and the seat positions are entered into memory. Press the UNLOCK button on the appropriate transmitter within five seconds. You will hear two beeps.

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The second key transmitter can be programmed to record a different seat and mirror position by following the same steps.

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This provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter. The following modes may be selected: Mode Transmitter Response

No transmitter response when locking or unlocking vehicle No transmitter response when locking; exterior lamps flash when unlocking vehicle Exterior lamps flash when locking; no transmitter response when unlocking vehicle Exterior lamps flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when locking; no transmitter response when unlocking vehicle Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when locking; exterior lamps flash when unlocking

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Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5. To change to another mode: 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch. 2. Press the opened trunk button on the transmitter. The

transmitter will remain in its current mode.

3. Press the opened trunk button again. Each time the opened trunk button is pressed, the transmitter will advance to the next mode.

ng (Option)

4. Release the power door lock switch. De Note: This feature is available only if you request your retailer to activate this option. After initial activation, you can turn this feature on and off by using the following procedure. This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is pressed, with the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that the lock delay mode is active. When all doors have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. If any door is opened before this, the five-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again.

Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds will override this feature. The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for each remote transmitter. To turn the feature on: 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch

throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock.

2. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter.

The lock delay is still off and all doors will remain locked.

3. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter

again. Lock delay is now active and all doors will unlock.

4. Release the power door lock switch. To turn the feature off, repeat the previous procedure.

Matching Transmitter@) 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, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it. See your retailer to match transmittexs to another vehicle. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is 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 battery.

3. Replace the battery as the instructions under the

cover indicate. Be sure not to touch any of the black boxes or the green surfaces. Any static transferred from your body to these areas may cause the transmitter to be inoperative.

4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure

no moisture can enter.

5. Resynchronize the transmitter by pressing and

holding the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for eight seconds in range of the vehicle. Once the transmitter is resynchronized, the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once.

For battery replacement, use a Duracell@battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type. To replace the battery: 1. Insert a coin into the notch near the keyring. Turn the

coin counterclockwise to separate the two halves of the transmitter.

2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.

Trunk Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it. Remote Trunk Release

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.

Remote Trunk Release Lockout

The trunk release switch in the glove box allows you to secure items in the trunk.

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OFF RELEASE

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Move the trunk release switch to off, lock the glove box and take the key with you. Now the trunk release to the right of the steering column will not open the trunk.

The trunk release button will work if the transaxle is in the PARK (P) position. The system also works with the Remote Lock Control.

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 leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. With the ignition OFF and the driver’s door open, 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.

Trunk Security Override The Remote Lock Control transmitter will open the trunk even if the override switch is in the OFF position.

It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: 0 Make sure all windows are shut.

lid open or if

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on on any airflow selection except RECIRC. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way.

See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.

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 area, like your trunk

or glove box.

0 Move the trunk security override switch to OFF.

Lock the glove box.

0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. 0 Then take the door key and Remote Lock Control

keychain with you.

Universal Theft-Deterrent Your Aurora has this feature, it is a theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off). This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or

Remote Lock Control System. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on.

3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off after about 30 seconds. The security system is not armed until the SECURITY light is off. If the SECURITY light stays on when the ignition is turned on, there is a problem with the system and the vehicle should be serviced.

If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Remote Lock Control System, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for several minutes, then will go off to save battery power,

Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t be activated if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It only activates if you use a power door lock switch or Remote Lock Control System. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off, but this does not shut off the alarm. Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked after the doors are closed. Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Remote Lock Control System. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm.

If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the Remote Lock Control System. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.

Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by first having the driver’s window down. ’Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch or the Remote Lock Control System. Get out of the car and close the door and wait for the SECURITY light to go out. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock, and open the door. This should set off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.

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PASS-hti

Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.

PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key II 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 start and the SECURITY light is on or you get the CLEAN KEY...WAIT 3 MINUTES message on the DIC, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait 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 11.

If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the SECUFUTY light will flash and the CLEAN KEY.. WAIT 3 MINUTES message will appear. See your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11 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 I1 system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Aurora retailer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made.

New Vehicle “Break-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: e 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. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index for more information.

Ignition Positions

With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: ACC (A): In this position you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you.

LOCK (B): This is the only position in which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it doesn’t send any electrical power to the accessories. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is not running. RUN (D): This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. This is the position for driving. 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 (E): This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving.

NOTICE:

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.

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% 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.

Starting 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.

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 engine 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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Engine Coolant Heater (Option)

A CAUTION:

Plugging the cord into an ungroundea outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. 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 outside temperature, 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.

In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 “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 IO-volt AC outlet.

Automatic Transaxle Operation

There are several different 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.

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

Ensure the shift lever is fully in the 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 RUN 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 on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

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.

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.

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If 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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AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: 0 Going less than approximately 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. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a): 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 (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. FIRST (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 (l), 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 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 hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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Parking Brake

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.

Setting 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, you will hear a single chime and the parking brake indicator light will come on.

Releasing the parking brake:You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. 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. 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.

rNOTICE:

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.

Shifting Into PARK (Ph A CAT TTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could’be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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

set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) positi

as follows:

Leaving Your Vehicle ‘. ,A the Eng,..- Runnin-

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

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).

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 leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in 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).

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 RUN 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 lever. 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 door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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Parking Over Thing "hat Burn

Engine Exhaust

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to

blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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.

Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the Index.)

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

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.

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Power Windows

Switches on the driver’s armrest control each of the windows while the ignition is on or retained accessory power is active. In addition, each passenger door armrest has a switch for its own window. To lower the passenger window, pull back on the right switch. The window will lower as long as the switch is held. To raise either window, push the switch forward.

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Express Down 1. The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down feature. Pull the switch back all the way, release it and the window will lower automatically. To stop the window from lowering, push the switch forward. To partially open the window, pull the switch back and quickly release it. To raise the window, hold the switch forward.

Press the right side of the WINDOW LOCK switch on the driver’s armrest to disable all passenger window switches. The driver’s window controls will still be operable. 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.

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Nearly the entire surface of the center pad of the steering wheel is an active horn switch. Press anywhere on the pad to sound the horn.

Tilt Wheel

h r n Signal/Multifunction Lever

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 and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Cruise Control 0 Headlamp High/Low Beam 0 Parking Lamps 0 Flash-To-Pass Feature

’hrn and Lane Change Signals

If you leave the turn signal on, a chime will sound after you drive about 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km).

An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

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.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the 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 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.

lhrn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamps

Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps

0 Instrument Panel Lights 0 License Plate Lamps

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# , Turn the band to this symbol to turn on:

Headlamps

0 Parking Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights m License Plate Lamps Turn the band to OFF to turn off the lampshights.

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If the headlamp switch is left on you’ll hear a warning chime when you turn the ignition off, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver’s door. Headlamp High/Low Beam

To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel also will be on.

Flash-To-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beariheadlamps to signal .a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you. If your headlamps are off, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If your headlamps are on, but on low beam, the system works normally. Just pull the lever until it clicks. Your headlamps will shift to high beam and stay there. To return to low beam, just pull the lever toward you. If your headlamps are on, and on high beam, your headlamps will switch to low beam. To get back to high beam, pull the lever toward you.

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

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.

Setting Cruise Control

Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it.

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1, Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want.

3. Push in the button at the end of the lever and release

it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Resuming a Set Speed

Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. 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 to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed.

Remember, if you hold the switch at RES/ACC longer than half a second, the vehicle will accelerate 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 RES/ACC.

Incre: ‘ng 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 go to a 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:

Move the cruise switch from ON to RES/ACC. Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to RES/ACC for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it. 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.

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 you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending 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 also go out.

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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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.

You 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.

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 Driver 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.

Lamps Headlamps See “Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever” in the Index. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when:

The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is off, and

0 The transaxle is not in PARK (P).

In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

When DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will change to full brightness. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with thk DRL off, shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). To turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are parked, turn off the headlamps and move the twilight sentinel control all the way toward MIN. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Fog Lamps

To turn on the fog lamps, first turn on the parking lamps or headlamps. Then press the fog lamp switch. A light will glow on the switch when the switch is on. To turn off the fog lamps, press it again.

The fog lamps will also switch off when you turn on your high-beam headlamps, but will turn on again when you switch to low beams.

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Twilight Sentinel

The cornering lamps are designed to come on when you signal a turn. This will provide more light for cornering at night.

TWILIGHTSENTINEL

Twilight sentinel turns your headlamps, taillamps and parking lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside.

To operate it, leave the headlamp switch off and move the twilight sentinel control toward MAX. If you move the control all the way to MAX, your lamps will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. If you move the control toward MIN, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. You can set this delay time for only a few seconds or up to three minutes. Light Sensor Your twilight sentinel and daytime running lamps work with the light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. If you do it will read “dark” and the headlamps will come on.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness

You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster, radio and climate control displays and control lights by rotating the INTERIOR LIGHTS control between LO and HI when your lights are on. Rotate the control all the way to HI and you,will turn on the interior courtesy lamps. Time Out Feature The interior lamps will automatically shut off after 10 minutes if a door is left open. This feature is designed to help eliminate battery wear down.

Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car. To turn on these lamps, rotate the INTERIOR .LIGHTS knob all the way to HI. Delayed Illumination When you open the door, the interior lamps will come on. When you close the door with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the on position. Please note that locking the doors will override the delayed illumination feature and the lights will turn off right away. Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim your instrument panel displays once again.

Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for 25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition. This will give you time to find the door pull handle or lock switches. Illuminated Entry Press the UNLOCK button on the key transmitter and the interior courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for up to a minute. The lamps will turn off immediately by pressing the LOCK button on the key transmitter, starting the ignition or activating the power door locks. Perimeter Lighting When the UNLOCK button on the key transmitter is pressed, the headlamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps and cornering lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside according to the twilight sentinel. This option can be programmed on or off for each transmitter.

To turn the feature offi 1. Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this

procedure. All doors will lock.

2. Press the panic button on the transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the horn will chirp two times.

3. Press the panic button on the key transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn will chirp one time.

4. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting

option is now off. To turn the feature on: 1.

Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors will lock. Press the panic button on the key transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains off at this time and the horn will chirp one time. Press the panic button on the transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is now enabled and the horn will chirp two times. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting option is now on.

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Front Reading Lamps

Rear Reading Lamps

These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door. They will turn off when you turn on the ignition. If the door is left open, they will turn off after about 10 minutes. To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed, press the button behind the lamp you want on. Press it again to turn the lamp off. These lamps work even when the ignition is off. To avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn off all front and rear reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.

These lamps go on when you open the doors. You can also turn them on by pressing the button to the side of the lamp. Press it again to turn them off. Trunk Lamp When you open the trunk to its full open position, a lamp will come on inside the trunk. This lamp will automatically turn off when the trunk is closed. Inadvertent Load Protection This feature shuts off the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove box and visor vanity mirror lamps, if any are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down.

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Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror. This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface, senses when headlamps are behind you.

At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the automatic feature. The button has an indicator light to show it is on. Press the button again to turn the automatic feature off.

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The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.

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The reverse day mode is another important feature of the electrochromic mirror. When you shift into REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode. This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you back up.

Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary.

Power Remote Control Mirror

The controls on the far left of the instrument panel control both outside rearview mirrors. Move the center switch to the left to select the driver’s side rearview mirror, or to the right to select the passenger’s side rearview I mirror.-

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Then press the arrows to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. To lock the controls, leave the selector switch in the middle position. When,you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger also warms the driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice and snow.

Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

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A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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Front Storage Armrest

Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option) When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger also warms the optional heated driver’s outside rearview mirror to help clear it of ice and snow. This is an electrochromic mirror that operates with the same controls as the Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror, and it works the same way. See “Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror” earlier in this section. Storage Compartments 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.

The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it, lift the front edge. Inside you will find storage for cassettes, compact discs and coins. In front of the storage area is a cupholder. Press and release the cupholder cover to open. Push the cupholder forward to lock it when in use. Press the cupholder back to its recessed position when not in use. 111 down the bolster in the back seat to reveal cupholders and an armrest, which opens into a storage area.

Convenience Net Your vehicle has a convenience net just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it. Two positions exist for the convenience net, depending on the size of the cargo.

Use this position for slightly larger loads. When installing the net in either position, be sure the “up label” (A) is pointing up.

Use this position for small loads.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Push and release the cover to reveal the front ashtray, lighter and accessory power outlet.

NOTICE:

Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

To open either rear ashtray, press and release the cover. To clean an ashtray, make sure the cover is open fully, then lift out the ashtray by pulling on the snuffer. To use a lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

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Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

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Sun Visors

Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors

To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side, while the auxiliary visor remains to block glare from the front. To extend the visor at the sides, pull out the extension.

When you open the cover to the driver or passenger side visor vanity mirror, the lamps will come on. You can adjust the brightness of the lamps with the switch by sliding the lever up or down.

Accessory Power Outlet The power outlet inside the front ashtray can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. The accessory power outlet is off if the ignition is turned off.

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When using the accessory power outlet, the maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 15 amps.

Sunroof (Option) Your express open sunroof provides an airy, spacious feel to your vehicle's interior and can also increase ventilation. It includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The control switch will work only when the ignition is on, or when Retained Accessory Power is active.

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To open the sunroof, press the control switch rearward and release it to open the glass panel and sunshade.

If you want to stop the sunroof in a partially open position, lightly press the switch again. To fully open the sunroof, press the switch rearward again. The sunshade can also be opened by hand. To close the sunroof, press and hold the control switch forward to close the glass panel. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure. To open the sunroof rear vent, open the sunshade by hand. Press the control switch forward when the sunroof is closed. To close the sunroof rear vent, press the switch rearward.

This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/offke lighting systems and security systems. The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Ths device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Programming the Transmitter Do not use the universal transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse’’ safety feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming! Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming your transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have not previously programmed a universal

transmitter channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the uniyersal transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly (approximately 20 seconds). Then release the buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels.

2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter against

the bottom surface of the universal transmitter so that you can still see the red light.

3. Decide which one of the three channels you want to

program. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons through Step 4.

4. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the universal transmitter flash rapidly. The rapid flashing, which could take up to 90 seconds, indicates that the universal transmitter has been programmed. Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly.

If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the batteries in the hand-held transmitter are not dead. If you still cannot program it, rotate your hand-held transmitter end over end and try again. The universal transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts, consult your Aurora retailer.

Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash. Individual channels cannot be erased, but can be reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the transmitter explained earlier. Accessories Accessories for your universal transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit. If you would like additional information please call 1-800-355-35 15.

Be sure to keep your original hand-held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram the universal transmitter. Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, your hand-held transmitter may stop transmitting after one or two seconds. If you are programming from one of these transmitters, you should press and repress the button on the hand-held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the universal transmitter. Release both buttons when the red light on the universal transmitter begins to flash rapidly. Operating the Transmitter Press the appropriate button on the universal transmitter. The red light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. Note that the effective transmission range of the universal transmitter may differ from your hand-held transmitter and from one channel to another.

Instrument Panel

The Aurora instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The main components of your instrument panel are:

1. Power Mirrors Control Switch 2. Fog Lamp Switch 3. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 4. Instrument Cluster/Gages 5. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 6. Horn 7. Windshield Wipermasher Control 8. Driver Information Center