1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owners Manual

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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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.

Cornering Lamps

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 9. Climate Controls 10. Audio System 11. Glove Box (Trunk Security Override Switch inside) 12. Passenger Side Air Bag 13. Accessory Power Outlet 14. Gearshift Lever

15. Selectable Shift 16. Traction Control Button 17. Ashtray and Lighter 18. Fuel Door Release Switch 19. Trunk Release Switch 20. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System 21. Ignition Switch 22. Driver Side Air Bag 23. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 24. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate

Control System

25, Twilight Sentinel Control 26. Instrument Panel Intensity Controlflnterior

Lamp Control

Instrument Panel Cluster Your Aurora is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.

Speedometer

Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

Odometer and Trip Odometer Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your trip odometer tells you how far you have driven since you last reset it. Press the trip button located next to the trip odometer below the fuel gage. Your Aurora has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be true. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the

If your engine speed equals or exceeds the safe limit for operation, the message HOT. ..REDUCE ENGINE RPM is displayed on the information center. I NOTICE:

Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or when the message HOT. ..REDUCE ENGINE RPM is displayed. Engine damage may occur.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information System” in the Index.

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

Air Bag Readiness Light 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. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more infoimation on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.

AIR BAG

If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

Battery Warnlng Light

This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as a check to show you it is working, then it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.

VOLTS

A warning chime and the message CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM may also come on. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and climate control.

Brake System Warning Light Your Aurora’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.

If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

This light should come on when you turn the ignition key to START. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If this warning light stays on after you start the engine, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

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PARK

Vehicles with hydraulic brakes have a parking brake indicator light. When the ignition is on, this light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake.

This light should also come on when you turn the ignition key to START. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to remind you if the parking brake hasn’t released fully.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal.

ANT‘- (@)

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If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while If the regular you’re driving, your Aurora needs service. brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning

I TRACTION

I light doesn’t come on then,

have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

OFF

If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the center console, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index for more information.) If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on.

If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.

Xkaction Control System Active Light

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

TRACTION

ACTIVE

When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if the traction control system active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly.

The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin.

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.

If the gage pointer moves into the red warning zone, your engine is hot. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will turn off automatically, a fast-pulsed chime will sound, and the message ENGINE HOT ... A/C OFF will appear in the information center. As the engine cools down, the air conditioning compressor will automatically turn back on.

If the coolant temperature is over 261 O F ( 127 O C), the message HOT ... STOP ENGINE will appear. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do, See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. If your coolant level is low, the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT will appear on the Driver Information Center. Check your coolant level as soon as possible. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)

Your Aurora is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

SERVICE

ENGINE SOON

This system is called OBD I1 (&-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

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If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.

This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:

Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. 0 Avoid hard accelerations. 0 Avoid steep uphill grades.

If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your retailer or qualified service center for service.

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off.

Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience this condition, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

Oil Pressure Warning Light

If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. A warning chime and the message LOW OIL PRESSURE may also come on.

OIL

These indicate that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it cool. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed right away. The oil light could also come on in three other situations:

When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away.

Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, me light may blink on and off. This is normal. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal.

Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. i r you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

NOTICE:

Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

Fuel Gage

When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left.

When you have approximately 2.6 gallons (9 L) of fuel remaining, the message LOW FUEL will be displayed and a chime will sound. You need to get more fuel right away.

Press any button on the Driver Information Center to turn off the warning. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:

At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F” (Full). It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The tank is not necessarily empty when the pointer is over the “E” (Empty) mark. There is a reserve of up to 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) in the tank. You should still get more fuel as soon as possible.

Driver Inf rmation Cent

Turn on the system by pressing any button except RESET, ENTER or OFF. When you turn on the ignition, the Driver Information Center will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off. Keep in mind that this also applies to the OFF mode. To turn off messages on the DIC (except LOW OIL PRESSURE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, PARK BRAKE SET and the hot engine warnings), press any button on the DIC.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information in either English or metric. When the system is on or off, hold the OFF button down for five seconds to change the display between English and metric. This will also change the digital screen for the climate control system between English and metric. In addition to the functions described in this part, the DIC also displays various warning messages under appropriate conditions.

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You will need to open the cover to access the control buttons. To open the cover, push the button located to the right of the cover. To close the cover, push it down to its closed position.

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Fuel Press FUEL to see how much fuel has been used since you last pressed the reset button. The display will show a reading such as: 10.4 GALLONS USED or 39.4 LITERS USED To learn how much fuel will be used from a specific starting point, first press FUEL to display fuel used, then press RESET. Don’t confuse fuel used with the amount of fuel in your tank.

Fuel Economy The ECON button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific driving conditions. Press ECON to display average fuel economy, such as: 25.2 AVG MI/GAL or 9.3 AVG L/100 KM Press ECON again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as: 28 INST MI/GAL or 8.4 INST L/lOO KM Press again to return to average fuel economy. The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall driving conditions. If you press RESET in this mode while you’re driving, the system will begin figuring fuel economy from that point in time.

Fuel Range RANGE calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It’s based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The’display will show a reading such as: FUEL RANGE 235 MI or FUEL RANGE 378 KM If the range is less than 50 miles (80 km), the display will read LOW FUEL RANGE. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Resetting fuel range causes the fuel economy data to be updated immediately. To reset fuel range, press RANGE, then RESET. Average Speed The calculation for average speed begins when SPEED is reset. Press SPEED to display the average speed, such as: AVG SPEED 56 MPH or AVG SPEED 90 KM/H To reset the average speed, press SPEED and then RESET.

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Engine The ENG button scrolls through the following functions: Oil pressure such as: OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa Battery voltage such as: BATTERY 13.8 VOLTS Transaxle fluid life, such as: TRANS FLUID LIFE 40% This is an estimate of the transaxle fluid’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after a transaxle fluid change. It will alert you to change your transaxle fluid on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Engine oil life, such as: OIL LIFE 30% This is an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.

When the remaining oil life or transaxle fluid life is low, the system will alert you with a message: CHANGE OIL SOON or CHANGE TRNS FLUID SOON When the oil or transaxle fluid life is down to zero, you will receive the message: CHANGE OIL NOW or CHANGE TRNS FLUID NOW To reset the OIL LIFE reminder after an oil change or the TRNS FLUID LIFE reminder after a transaxle fluid change: With the ignition on, press the ENG button so the OIL LIFE percentage or the TRNS LIFE percentage is displayed. Press RESET and hold for five seconds. The word RESET will appear, then OIL LIFE 100% or TRNS FLUID 100%. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID yourself after each oil or transaxle fluid change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID accidentally at any time other than when the oil or transaxle fluid has just been

changed. It can’t be reset accurately until the next oil or transaxle fluid change. The Driver Information Center does not replace the need to maintain your vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. Also, the oil change reminder will not detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may affect the oil. If you drive in dusty areas, change your oil after every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months, whichever occurs first, unless the DIC instructs you to do so sooner. Also, the oil change reminder does not measure how much oil you have in your engine. So, be sure to check your oil level often. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. Check Oil Level Warning When CHECK OIL LEVEL appears, it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.9 L to 1.4 L) low. The message will appear only if the engine is running and it’s been at least eight minutes since the engine was last running. If the message appears, check the oil dipstick level. If it reads low, your oil level should be brought up to the proper level (see “Engine Oil” in the Index). After bringing the oil to the proper level, the ignition must be off for eight minutes to allow the majority of oil to drain into the oil pan.

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Distance to Destination This feature acts as a reverse trip odometer by counting backward from an estimated distance which you enter before starting your trip. It also uses that information to determine the estimated time of arrival. To set, press DEST, then RESET and enter a maximum of four digits for the length of your trip. (Always use whole miles or kilometers.) Then press ENTER. The system will only accept the last four digits you enter as your distance to destination. The system will display the total distance to destination, such as: 365 MI TO DEST or 587 KM TO DEST When the system counts down to zero distance remaining, even if you’re in another display, a chime will sound and the display will show: TRIP COMPLETE The TRIP COMPLETE message will go off when you press any button, or when you turn your ignition off, then on. The display returns to the mode displayed prior to the interruption.

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) ETA is based on the average speed, the date and time of the day, and the estimated distance to your destination. After you have entered your distance to destination, press ETA to display estimated time of arrival, such as: ETA TUE 1256 PM Press ETA again to display the time to destination. The display will show the current time as the hours and minutes to destination, such as: 1250 TIME TO DEST If the time to destination calculation is seven days or greater, the display will read: TRIP OVER 7 DAYS When the trip is complete a chime will sound and the display will show: TRIP COMPLETE The trip complete message will go off when you press any button, or when you turn your ignition off, then on. The display returns to the mode displayed prior to the interruption.

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When the ignition is on, the Driver Information Center can be used as a stopwatch. The display will show hours and minutes. The elapsed time indicator will record up to 100 hours, then it will reset to zero and continue counting. Press ET, and the display will show the amount of time that has elapsed since the elapsed time indicator was last reset (not including time the ignition is off), such as: 01:08 ELAPSED TIME To reset elapsed time to zero, press RESET while the elapsed time is displayed.

Press DATE to display the date. To change the date, press DATE then RESET. The following display will appear: MONTH? XX/DD/YY MM, DD and YY represent the month, date and year you currently have in your system. Check to make sure your clock is in the correct AM or PM mode.

Notice that each key has a number. Push the key to enter the number. The first XX’s will flash until you enter the first digit for the month. You don’t need to enter the leading zero if the number is under 10. Press ENTER after you’ve entered the month. The display will change to: DAY? MM/XX/YY Set the day just as you set the month. After the day entry is made, press ENTER, and the display will change to: YEAR? MM/DD/XX Set the year just as you set the month and day. If a valid date is entered, the display will automatically exit to the date mode and display the day of the week, the month and the date. If an invalid date is entered, the display will return to MONTH? XX/DD/YY and you’ll need to repeat the above steps. After a battery reconnect (loss of power), the display will read CONFIRM TIME AND DATE.

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RECALL

When you press the RCL button, the system scrolls through any currently active warning messages, then returns to the mode the system was in before you pressed RCL.

If no warning messages exist, MONITORED SYSTEMS OK will be displayed.

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@ Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Automatic Electronic Climate Control

In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Aurora. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls This section tells you how to operate your climate control system. Your climate control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant.

Your Aurora is equipped with a Dual Zone Automatic Electronic Climate Control System. You can use the automatic setting or override the automatic setting by using the manual controls. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.

If the display ever starts flashing after the automatic electronic climate control system is started, there is a problem with the electronic climate control system and you should see your dealer for service. AUTO-PUSH Knob By pressing the AUTO-PUSH knob, you have selected the electronic climate control system to be in the automatic mode. The climate control system will automatically control the air temperature, air distribution and the fan speed based on the temperature inside the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun load.

Press the AUTO-PUSH knob. The lights on the AUTO-PUSH and the AUTO FAN knobs will illuminate. Your current comfort setting will be shown in the digital display.

0 Set the comfort level you want inside the vehicle by using the colored buttons located below the climate control display.

Temperature Buttons To adjust the comfort level you want maintained inside the vehicle, use the red and blue buttons located below the digital display. If you want a warmer comfort level, push the red button. If you want a cooler comfort level,

push the blue button. Your selected comfort setting will be displayed on the digital screen for five seconds, then the outside temperature will be displayed. Mode Control Rotate the AUTO-PUSH knob to deliver air through the floor, upper or windshield outlets. The system will stay in the selected mode until the AUTO-PUSH knob is pressed. AUTO FAN Knob This knob controls the fan speed in either an automatic mode or a manual mode. 0 Depressing the AUTO FAN knob puts the fan

control in the automatic mode. The AUTO FAN light will appear below the knob. The fan speed indicators will not be illuminated when the system is in the automatic fan control mode.

0 Rotating the AUTO FAN knob selects a manual

fan speed. Rotate this knob to the right to raise the fan speed. Rotate this knob to the left to lower the fan speed. Rotating the AUTO FAN knob overrides the automatic fan control mode. The fan speed indicators will be illuminated while in the manual fan control mode.

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Automatic Operation Press the AUTO-PUSH knob when you want the system to automatically adjust to changes in the temperature inside the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun load on the vehicle. When the system is set for automatic operation, air will come from the floor, upper or the windshield outlets depending on the temperature inside the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun load. Fan speed will vary as the system reaches and maintains the comfort setting you have selected. To find your comfort setting, start with the system in automatic mode by depressing the AUTO-PUSH knob. Adjust the comfort setting by using the red and blue buttons located below the digital display until you reach a value of 75 OF (24"C), on the display. Give the vehicle about 20 minutes to stabilize and then adjust the comfort setting if necessary, through the use of the red and blue buttons. The display will show the comfort setting for five seconds and then it will show the outside temperature. In cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan to avoid blowing cold air. The length of the delay depends on the engine coolant temperature and the outside temperature. Rotating the AUTO FAN knob will override this delay by turning off the automatic fan mode and changing the fan speed.

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Your automatic electronic climate control system has two sun sensors located on the top of the instrument panel that detect direct sunlight. To keep you and your passengers comfortable, the system may supply cooler air to the side towards the sun. Be careful not to put anything over these sun sensors. The automatic electronic climate control system may not operate correctly if these sensors are covered. To change the automatic electronic climate control display from an English display to a Metric display, hold down the OFF button located in the Driver Information Center for five seconds. The display in the Driver Information Center will also change from an English to a Metric display. To return to an English display, repeat the above procedure.

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You may override the automatic airflow distribution by rotating the AUTO-PUSH knob. After you rotate this knob, the comfort setting will be displayed for five seconds then the outside temperature will be displayed. The fan control will remain in the automatic control mode unless you rotate the AUTO FAN knob to select a manual fan speed. @ * f l Upper: Directs airflow through the upper air outlets located in the instrument panel and door panels. e o fl Bi-Level: Directs the airflow through both the upper air outlets and the lower floor outlets. There is also a small amount of air directed to the front defroster and the side window defrosters. $/ Heat: Directs most of the airflow to the lower floor outlets with some airflow directed to the side window defrosters. There is also a small amount of airflow directed to the front defroster.

@? ' / Defog: Directs the majority of the airflow to the

lower floor outlets and the front defroster. A small amount of airflow is directed to the side window defroster outlets. This mode can be useful to remove the moisture from the inside of the windshield when the outside temperature is cold or the humidity is high.

DEF (Defrost): Directs the majority of the airflow to the windshield with some airflow to the side window defrosters and lower floor outlets. To increase the fan speed, rotate the AUTO FAN knob to the right. RECIRC: Press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to cool the interior of the vehicle quickly or limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle for some other reason. The RECIRC button and the AUTO-PUSH knob may be selected at the same time. The system will remain in RECIRC for 12 minutes or until the ignition is turned off, then the system will return back to the previously selected mode. RECIRC may be selected in all manual airflow modes except FRONT Defrost.

Operating the RECIRC mode in cold temperatures or under high humidity conditions may cause moisture to form on the inside of the windshield. If this condition occurs, deselect the RECIRC button. A/C ON: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off. If the system is operating in the automatic mode, the A/C ON indicator light will automatically illuminate. In the auto mode, the A/C compressor will only operate when the system determines it is needed. OFF: Rotate the AUTO-PUSH knob to the OFF position. Turning the system off will cause the fan to turn off and the airflow to be directed out the lower floor outlets. The system will still try to keep the interior of the vehicle at the previously chosen comfort setting. The outside temperature will show in the display when the system is OFF.

Air Conditioning The air conditioner cools, dehumidifies and filters the air for the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor is enabled in all modes unless the A/C ON button is in the off position (indicator light will not be illuminated). However, the air conditioning compressor will not operate when the outside temperature is below 44°F (7 "C). When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle's engine speed and power. This is normal, because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired cooling and help fuel economy. On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let the hot air out. This reduces the time required to cool the interior of the vehicle to a comfortable level. If the system is in the automatic mode (AUTO-PUSH knob indicator light is on), during very hot days the system will automatically go to the RECIRC mode and the temperature door will be positioned at the full cold position for maximum cooling. You can choose the extreme comfort setting of 60°F ( 16 " C), but the system will not cool any faster by choosing the extreme comfort setting.

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Heating In cold weather, if the automatic mode is selected (AUTO-PUSH knob indicator light is on), the system will automatically direct the airflow out of the lower floor outlets and the temperature door will be positioned at the full hot position. You can choose the extreme comfort setting of 90°F (32°C) but the system will not warm up any faster by selecting the extreme comfort setting. In cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan to avoid blowing cold air. The length of the delay depends on the engine coolant temperature and the outside temperature. The fan speed will increase as the temperature of the engine coolant increases. Rotating the AUTO FAN knob will override this delay by turning off the automatic fan control mode and changing the fan speed. Ventilation System Your Aurora’s flow-through ventilation system always allows outside air to flow through your vehicle when it is moving, even when the system is in the OFF position.

The direction of the air can be controlled by adjusting or closing the outlets in the instrument panel. Rotate the control between the front outlets upward to open the outlets and downward to close the outlets. Adjust the direction of airflow from side to side with the controls in each outlet.

Keep the hood and front air inlet area between the base of the windshield and the hood free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The DEF and heater will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows if this area is clear. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.

Rotate the control between the rear outlets up to direct air through the upper outlets. Rotate the control down to direct air through the lower outlets. Adjust the direction of airflow from side to side with the controls in each outlet.

Defogging and Defrosting

Rear Window Defogger

R. DEFOG: Press this button to warm the defogger grid on the rear window. An indicator light in the button will glow while the rear window defogger is operating.

R. DEFOG

At speeds above 35 mph (56 h/h), the rear defogger will stay on until you press the R. DEFOG button again. At speeds below 35 mph (56 h/h), the rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use. If you press it again, the defogger will operate for about five minutes only. You can also turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition.

On cool, humid days use the defog setting to keep the windows clear while also providing heat through the lower outlets. Use the DEF setting to quickly remove fog or ice from the windshield.

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Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window. When you operate the rear window defogger, the outside rearview mirrors are also heated to help remove ice and fog.

I NOTICE:

Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

Passenger Temperature Control

With this feature, the right front seat passenger can control the comfort setting for their own zone. To use this feature, adjust the

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comfort level.

The passenger temperature control on the passenger armrest will illuminate only if the headlamps or parking lamps are on.

Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control

Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Other touch controls also operate some audio controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System” later in this section.

Press the upper part of the fan symbol button to override the automatic fan control and increase the fan speed. Press the lower part of the fan symbol button to override the automatic fan control and reduce the fan speed.

Press either arrow on the TEMP button once to display your current comfort setting in the digital display. Press the upper part of the TEMP button again to provide a warmer comfort setting or press the lower part of the TEMP button again to provide a cooler comfort setting. Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. The letter A or P may appear on the display for AM or PM. Then, press and hold MN until the correct minute appears. The clock may be set with the ignition on or OFF.

Delco-Bose' AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Compact Disc Changer

Playing the Radio PWR: Press the upper knob to turn the system on or off. VOL: Turn the upper knob to adjust the volume. Volume increases when you turn the knob clockwise and decreases when you turn the knob counterclockwise. RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played or to display the clock. RECALL may be pressed with the ignition off to display the time. Press this button

twice in a row to switch between the time of day and frequency. Hold the button for about three seconds and RECALL will appear on the display. This allows you to change the display default from station to clock display. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FM1 or FM2. Your selection will appear on the display. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when you're not using it. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. The sound will be muted while seeking. SCAN: Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press the button again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the display. PSCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and PSCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning.

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PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 15 stations (five AM, five FMl and five FM2). 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE, SCAN

or SEEK.

3. Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons. 4. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the

button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return.

Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. Push the knob back in when you’re not using it. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble. Push the knob back in when you’re not using it.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. Use the middle position to balance these speakers. Push the knob back in when you’re not using it. FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. Use the middle position to balance these speakers. Push the knob back in when you’re not using it. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing. If you hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over.

While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the display. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off, first press EJECT or RCL. If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape won’t play because of an error. 0 E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be damaged and should not be used in thecd .. player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly.

0 Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem.

REV (1): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape reverses. You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE. FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected station while the tape advances. You may select stations during FWD operation by using T U N E . PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of the tape. NR (4): Press this button to reduce background noise. Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape. To go to the start of the last selection played, press the down arrow again as it stops at the start of a selection. The radio will not play while seeking. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work.

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SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted and SCAN will appear on the display. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the player. TAPE-CD: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on. A box will appear around TP on the display when the tape is active. Press AM-FM to return to the radio while a tape is playing. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and pliyer. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.

Playing a Compact Disc If you have the optional trunk mounted CD changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.

You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray label side down.

If you load a disc label side up, the disc will not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot. Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine.

Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine.

Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open the changer will not operate and an ewor will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to 1 1/2 minutes depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer.

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All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, CD will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, CD will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, CD will appear in the bottom left corner and a disc and track number will be displayed. The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. PUSHBUTTONS: Ress buttons one through six to go from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the changer. REV (1): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through a track selection. The display will show elapsed time. FWD (2): Press and hold this button to advance to a passage quickly. The display will show elapsed time. PROG (3): Press this button to go to the next track. Each time you press PROG, the disc number on the radio display will increment to the next available CD. If one of your CD’s cannot be played, its number will be skipped when selecting discs with PROG. RANDOM (5): Press pushbutton number 5 to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the display when you press this button. 3-16

If you press PROG or SEEK while RDM is displayed, the next disc will be selected randomly. If you press SCAN while RDM is displayed, discs will be scanned randomly. Press pushbutton number 5 again to turn off the RANDOM feature. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player. SEEK: Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. If you press SEEK again, the changer will go to the previous track. Press the up arrow to go to the next track. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds. The disc will go to the next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted and SCAN will appear on the display. TAPE-CD: Press this button if you have a disc loaded in the changer and the radio is playing to play a compact disc. Press AM-FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing. Press TAPE-CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded. EJECT Slide the CD changer door all the way open and the disc will automatically eject.

Compact Disc Changer Errors If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the compact disc changer, the following conditions may have caused the error:

The road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. E34: The CD changer door is open. Completely close the door to restore normal operation. E35: An empty magazine is inserted in the CD changer. Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the trays.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem.

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control

Playing the Radio PWR: Press the upper knob to turn the system on or off. VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.

RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station'being played. or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RCL buttonuntil you see the display you want, then hold the RCL button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds.

g a Station

AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, F M 1 or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: .Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it. to choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when you're not using it. SEEK:.l?ress the up or 'down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. 'The sound will be muted while seeking. SCAN: Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press the button again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the display. If you press SCAN for more than two seconds, the radio will change to PSCAN mode. PSCAN will appear on the display.