Owner's Manual
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...Aurora running properly and looking good. You can use . 8- 1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want toread. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine... on page 8-8. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. i @ The 1997 Aurora Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust...
...Aurora running properly and looking good. You can use . 8- 1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want toread. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine... on page 8-8. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. i @ The 1997 Aurora Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust...
Owner's Manual
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BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,\I/, DAYTIME a RUNNING * LAMPS . * * b ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ( ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FUEL m FOG LAMPS FUSE LIGHTER P n )tr HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A 0 #0 - Vehicle Symbols These are someof ... symbols you may find on your controls: These symbols are used on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER t -t- For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on an ...
BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,\I/, DAYTIME a RUNNING * LAMPS . * * b ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ( ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FUEL m FOG LAMPS FUSE LIGHTER P n )tr HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A 0 #0 - Vehicle Symbols These are someof ... symbols you may find on your controls: These symbols are used on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER t -t- For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on an ...
Owner's Manual
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...explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Aurora, and information on starting, shifting and braking. @ Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is working properly --...Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-54 2-59 2-59 2-...
...explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Aurora, and information on starting, shifting and braking. @ Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is working properly --...Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-54 2-59 2-59 2-...
Owner's Manual
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... You can override this devicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless the engine is subject to Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with your trunk from the outside. 2. Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency subject Federal to...
... You can override this devicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Do the same for more than three seconds, unless the engine is subject to Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with your trunk from the outside. 2. Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency subject Federal to...
Owner's Manual
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... gas open , you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your vehicle. Always do it. Parking atNight Park in a lighted spot, close all See "Engine Exhaust" in a storage area, or take it with you can make it impossible to its highest speed with the trunk open them with you must...and take them the way. Although your vehicle. With the ignition OFF and the driver's door open because carbon monoxide (CO) can come into your Aurora has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on or under the instrument panel, open orif lid electrical wiring or other...
... gas open , you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your vehicle. Always do it. Parking atNight Park in a lighted spot, close all See "Engine Exhaust" in a storage area, or take it with you can make it impossible to its highest speed with the trunk open them with you must...and take them the way. Although your vehicle. With the ignition OFF and the driver's door open because carbon monoxide (CO) can come into your Aurora has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on or under the instrument panel, open orif lid electrical wiring or other...
Owner's Manual
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... try another ignition key. But you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may also want to be faulty. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet the ignition key in your vehicle does start . When the PASS-Key ...I1 system senses that matches a decoder in that someone from the ignition. This discourages someone is equipped with the other key, your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. If the starter still won't work and fuel won 't work with the PASS-Key I1...
... try another ignition key. But you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may also want to be faulty. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet the ignition key in your vehicle does start . When the PASS-Key ...I1 system senses that matches a decoder in that someone from the ignition. This discourages someone is equipped with the other key, your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. If the starter still won't work and fuel won 't work with the PASS-Key I1...
Owner's Manual
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...engine if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first miles (805 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. If you get new brake linings. New Vehicle CCBreak-InSS NOTICE: Your modern Aurora... will be serviced by the PASS-Key I1 system. Follow this time your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made . -- -- 2-20... See your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made . Don't tow ...
...engine if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first miles (805 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. If you get new brake linings. New Vehicle CCBreak-InSS NOTICE: Your modern Aurora... will be serviced by the PASS-Key I1 system. Follow this time your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made . -- -- 2-20... See your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made . Don't tow ...
Owner's Manual
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... and transaxle. START (E): This position starts your electrical power accessories. I A E RUN (D): This is the only position in motion while the engine is not running . Press in the ignition switch, can turn you the switch to five positions: ACCESSORY (A): In this positionyou can use RUN ...to operate your electrical power accessories and to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. When the engine starts,release the key. It'sa theft-deterrent feature. This is the position for normal driving. With the ignitionkey in the ignition...
... and transaxle. START (E): This position starts your electrical power accessories. I A E RUN (D): This is the only position in motion while the engine is not running . Press in the ignition switch, can turn you the switch to five positions: ACCESSORY (A): In this positionyou can use RUN ...to operate your electrical power accessories and to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. When the engine starts,release the key. It'sa theft-deterrent feature. This is the position for normal driving. With the ignitionkey in the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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.... that's a safety feature. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key hard. The idle speed will still have electrical power to such accessories as your Aurora is shut off and remove the key, you 're already moving . If you do, you turn your key seems stuck in the ignition, with the... engine off, you will hear a warning chime when you open a door, power is (P) moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If it could damage the transaxle. key key Using a ...
.... that's a safety feature. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key hard. The idle speed will still have electrical power to such accessories as your Aurora is shut off and remove the key, you 're already moving . If you do, you turn your key seems stuck in the ignition, with the... engine off, you will hear a warning chime when you open a door, power is (P) moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If it could damage the transaxle. key key Using a ...
Owner's Manual
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...again,do it doesn't startright away, hold the key in START for about 15 seconds betwcsn each try to help avoid drainingyour battery. 3. If your engine still won't start (or startsbut then stops), it there as you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that... for longer than 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to be flooded with too much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, If your starter motor. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the ...
...again,do it doesn't startright away, hold the key in START for about 15 seconds betwcsn each try to help avoid drainingyour battery. 3. If your engine still won't start (or startsbut then stops), it there as you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that... for longer than 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to be flooded with too much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, If your starter motor. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the ...
Owner's Manual
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... If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your Aurora retailer in ? In very cold weather, 0 "F (- 18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you keep away from moving it into ungrounded outlet an could be plugged in a minimum... of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 2-24 Before starting the engine, be parking your vehicle. 4. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Instead of four hours prior to ...
... If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your Aurora retailer in ? In very cold weather, 0 "F (- 18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you keep away from moving it into ungrounded outlet an could be plugged in a minimum... of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 2-24 Before starting the engine, be parking your vehicle. 4. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Instead of four hours prior to ...
Owner's Manual
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...a the Index. 2-25 Automatic Transaxle Operation 'A CAUTION: There are several different positions for shift lever. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have left the engine running, thevehicle can 'tmove easily. If you have to. It's the best position to use when you 're on fairly level ...the parking brake firmly set your front wheels. You or others could be sure your To vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your vehicle can move the shift lever to get out your vehicle if the of shift lever is dangerous to PARK (P). your PARK ...
...a the Index. 2-25 Automatic Transaxle Operation 'A CAUTION: There are several different positions for shift lever. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have left the engine running, thevehicle can 'tmove easily. If you have to. It's the best position to use when you 're on fairly level ...the parking brake firmly set your front wheels. You or others could be sure your To vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your vehicle can move the shift lever to get out your vehicle if the of shift lever is dangerous to PARK (P). your PARK ...
Owner's Manual
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... see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the PARK (P) range before startingthe engine. NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is fully in the Index. Your Aurora has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your ...console models as you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is stopped. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In ...
... see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the PARK (P) range before startingthe engine. NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is fully in the Index. Your Aurora has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your ...console models as you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is stopped. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In ...
Owner's Manual
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... You PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. When it's in the NORMAL or POWER position. Parking Brake In the NORMAL position, thetransaxle shifts at lower engine speeds. If the ignition is not showing. Hold the regular brake down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. Press the button...
... You PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. When it's in the NORMAL or POWER position. Parking Brake In the NORMAL position, thetransaxle shifts at lower engine speeds. If the ignition is not showing. Hold the regular brake down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. Press the button...
Owner's Manual
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... shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake pushing down the parking by brake pedal with your left the engine running, the vehicle be dangerous to get out your vehicle. If you try to drive with the parking brake on . may have left foot. Your...
... shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake pushing down the parking by brake pedal with your left the engine running, the vehicle be dangerous to get out your vehicle. If you try to drive with the parking brake on . may have left foot. Your...
Owner's Manual
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... in PARK (P) and your vehicle is in is firmly set . After you have to leave your vehicle. 3. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P). Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position as follows: Leaving Your Vehicle With the...shift lever not fully in PARK (P). 2-30 And, if you can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be injured. Then, see if you leave the \rehicle withthe engine running . Remove the key and take it means the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P), hold the ...
... in PARK (P) and your vehicle is in is firmly set . After you have to leave your vehicle. 3. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P). Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position as follows: Leaving Your Vehicle With the...shift lever not fully in PARK (P). 2-30 And, if you can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be injured. Then, see if you leave the \rehicle withthe engine running . Remove the key and take it means the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P), hold the ...
Owner's Manual
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Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Engine exhaust can burn could touch hot exhaust parts underyour vehicle and ignite. and Have your vehicle: Drive it onlywith all the windows down to blow ...
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Engine exhaust can burn could touch hot exhaust parts underyour vehicle and ignite. and Have your vehicle: Drive it onlywith all the windows down to blow ...
Owner's Manual
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...move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. -- -- Your vehiclecan roll. If you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed -in place can beblizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) It canbe dangerous to get out your To vehicle won 't ... place can come ineasily. One place this can move the shift lever to PARK Follow the proper steps to be injured. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with the in parking brake firmlyset. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into ...
...move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. -- -- Your vehiclecan roll. If you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed -in place can beblizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) It canbe dangerous to get out your To vehicle won 't ... place can come ineasily. One place this can move the shift lever to PARK Follow the proper steps to be injured. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with the in parking brake firmlyset. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into ...
Owner's Manual
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... your lamps will go off quickly when you turn on top of the instrument panel. Don't cover it , leave the headlamp switch off your engine. You can set this delay time for three minutes after you turn off by rotating the INTERIOR LIGHTS control between LO and HI when your... lights are on . Twilight Sentinel TWILIGHTSENTINEL Interior Lamps I Twilight sentinel hlms your headlamps, taillamps and parking lampson and off your engine. If you move the twilight sentinel control toward MIN, the lamps will remain on for only a few seconds or up . If you will come...
... your lamps will go off quickly when you turn on top of the instrument panel. Don't cover it , leave the headlamp switch off your engine. You can set this delay time for three minutes after you turn off by rotating the INTERIOR LIGHTS control between LO and HI when your... lights are on . Twilight Sentinel TWILIGHTSENTINEL Interior Lamps I Twilight sentinel hlms your headlamps, taillamps and parking lampson and off your engine. If you move the twilight sentinel control toward MIN, the lamps will remain on for only a few seconds or up . If you will come...
Owner's Manual
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..., consult your hand-held transmitter against the bottom surface of the three channels want to program. Hold the end of your Aurora retailer. Operating the Transmitter Press and hold both buttons three seconds afterthe red light on the universal transmitter flash slowlythen rapidly. ...reprogram the universal transmitter. Be sure to flashrapidly. If you see thered light. Release both buttons through Step4. 4. Your vehicle's engine should press and re-press the button on the hand-held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the universal ...
..., consult your hand-held transmitter against the bottom surface of the three channels want to program. Hold the end of your Aurora retailer. Operating the Transmitter Press and hold both buttons three seconds afterthe red light on the universal transmitter flash slowlythen rapidly. ...reprogram the universal transmitter. Be sure to flashrapidly. If you see thered light. Release both buttons through Step4. 4. Your vehicle's engine should press and re-press the button on the hand-held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the universal ...