Owner's Manual
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... to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here...find something you want to operate your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. i It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 ... service and owner publications. @ The 1998 Oldsrnobile Aurora Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to start and operate your vehicle.
... to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here...find something you want to operate your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. i It also explains the "SRS" system. 2-1 ... service and owner publications. @ The 1998 Oldsrnobile Aurora Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to start and operate your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN BRAKE A These symbols are some of your vehicle.
... battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN BRAKE A These symbols are some of your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...28 2-30 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control TrUIlk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key(% New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine CoolantHeater (Option) Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things ThatBurn 2-3 1 2-3 3 2-34 2-34 2-42 2-...45 2-48 2-52 2-55 2-55 2-55 2-56 2-60 2-64 2-75 Engine Exhaust Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cellular Telephone (Option) Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof (Option) Universal...
...28 2-30 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control TrUIlk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key(% New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine CoolantHeater (Option) Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things ThatBurn 2-3 1 2-3 3 2-34 2-34 2-42 2-...45 2-48 2-52 2-55 2-55 2-55 2-56 2-60 2-64 2-75 Engine Exhaust Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cellular Telephone (Option) Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof (Option) Universal...
Owner's Manual
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... 15 of the FCC Rules. Remote Lock Control You can You override this feature holding the power door lock by other than three seconds, unless engine the is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. This devicecomplies with Industry Canada.
... 15 of the FCC Rules. Remote Lock Control You can You override this feature holding the power door lock by other than three seconds, unless engine the is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. This devicecomplies with Industry Canada.
Owner's Manual
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... another key during this time, you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may not start and the SECURITY light is a passive theft-deterrent system. The SECURITY light may remain on the DIC, the key may also want.... For about threeminutes and try another ignition key. But you get theCLEAN KEY...WAIT 3 MINUTES message on during thistime, the vehicle will appear. If the engine doesnot start . If the starter won't work and fuel won 't work . PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the Index).
... another key during this time, you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may not start and the SECURITY light is a passive theft-deterrent system. The SECURITY light may remain on the DIC, the key may also want.... For about threeminutes and try another ignition key. But you get theCLEAN KEY...WAIT 3 MINUTES message on during thistime, the vehicle will appear. If the engine doesnot start . If the starter won't work and fuel won 't work . PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the Index).
Owner's Manual
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... by your retailer or a locksmith whocan service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made . If you get newbrake linings. Follow this time your engine if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). See your retailer. Your vehicle is not working properly and must be able to...
... by your retailer or a locksmith whocan service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made . If you get newbrake linings. Follow this time your engine if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). See your retailer. Your vehicle is not working properly and must be able to...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch as you turn the top of it doesn'tsend any electrical power to the accessories. Even when the engine is not running . OFF (C): This position lets you start your engine and release the switch. A E RUN (D): This is the position that the switch returns to after you turn off... still turn the switch to display some instrument panel warning lights. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is not running , you can use RUN to operateyour electrical power accessories and to fivepositions: ACCESSORY (A): In this position you can remove the key. ...
... the ignition switch as you turn the top of it doesn'tsend any electrical power to the accessories. Even when the engine is not running . OFF (C): This position lets you start your engine and release the switch. A E RUN (D): This is the position that the switch returns to after you turn off... still turn the switch to display some instrument panel warning lights. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is not running , you can use RUN to operateyour electrical power accessories and to fivepositions: ACCESSORY (A): In this position you can remove the key. ...
Owner's Manual
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...key hard. But if you turn the ignition off . If none of this works, then your Aurora is shut off and remove the key, you 're already moving . Shift to RUN for normal driving. When the engine starts, releasethe key. Always leave your key in the ignition, with your hand. If you..., be sure you could break the or the ignition switch. I key key Using a tool to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). Starting Your Engine Move your key seems stuck in any other position-- Your engine won't start in any other position than LOCK, you leave your key in LOCK and can't you turn the only...
...key hard. But if you turn the ignition off . If none of this works, then your Aurora is shut off and remove the key, you 're already moving . Shift to RUN for normal driving. When the engine starts, releasethe key. Always leave your key in the ignition, with your hand. If you..., be sure you could break the or the ignition switch. I key key Using a tool to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). Starting Your Engine Move your key seems stuck in any other position-- Your engine won't start in any other position than LOCK, you leave your key in LOCK and can't you turn the only...
Owner's Manual
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...right away, hold the key in your retailer. If your ignition key to the floor and holding it there as your engine might not perform properly. I I NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it doesn't start (or starts but then stops again, do the samething. Wait about three seconds ...longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle. Try pushing your starter. If you don't, your engine gets warm. 3. Starting Your 4.0L Engine 1. If it without damaging your engine starts. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to...
...right away, hold the key in your retailer. If your ignition key to the floor and holding it there as your engine might not perform properly. I I NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it doesn't start (or starts but then stops again, do the samething. Wait about three seconds ...longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle. Try pushing your starter. If you don't, your engine gets warm. 3. Starting Your 4.0L Engine 1. If it without damaging your engine starts. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to...
Owner's Manual
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...prong 110-volt AC outlet. To Use the EngineCoolant Heater 1. Plug it could be plugged in ? In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you the best advice for at least 15... amps. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. The retailer can give you contact your vehicle. You'll get easier starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store thecord as it was before to list everything here,we ask that particular area. 2-23 Also, the wrong kind...
...prong 110-volt AC outlet. To Use the EngineCoolant Heater 1. Plug it could be plugged in ? In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you the best advice for at least 15... amps. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. The retailer can give you contact your vehicle. You'll get easier starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store thecord as it was before to list everything here,we ask that particular area. 2-23 Also, the wrong kind...
Owner's Manual
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...use when you 'reon fairly level ground, always set . You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move suddenly. move the shift lever to See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking... of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is in the PARK (P) range before starting the engine. To be injured. You have to. Your vehiclecan roll. If you can move easily. 2-24 PARK (P): This position locks your shift lever. There...
...use when you 'reon fairly level ground, always set . You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move suddenly. move the shift lever to See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking... of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is in the PARK (P) range before starting the engine. To be injured. You have to. Your vehiclecan roll. If you can move easily. 2-24 PARK (P): This position locks your shift lever. There...
Owner's Manual
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... PARK (P) or NEU'l'RAL (N) while your vehicle could move very or rapidly. Don't shiftout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-25 To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. I NOTICE: Shifting to your transaxle..., see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your engine is racing. I NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. only after your transaxle.
... PARK (P) or NEU'l'RAL (N) while your vehicle could move very or rapidly. Don't shiftout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-25 To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. I NOTICE: Shifting to your transaxle..., see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your engine is racing. I NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. only after your transaxle.
Owner's Manual
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... with your shift leverso that it's either in the NORMAL or the POWER position. Parking Brake In the NORMAL position, the transaxle shifts lower at engine speeds.For increased performance,you change from a normal driving mode to apower mode. Selectable Shift This button lets you may choose the POWER mode.
... with your shift leverso that it's either in the NORMAL or the POWER position. Parking Brake In the NORMAL position, the transaxle shifts lower at engine speeds.For increased performance,you change from a normal driving mode to apower mode. Selectable Shift This button lets you may choose the POWER mode.
Owner's Manual
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... you 're on . That part shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 1 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Driver Information Center, and a chime will sound until you lift your...
... you 're on . That part shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 1 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Driver Information Center, and a chime will sound until you lift your...
Owner's Manual
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...to . If you 've moved the shift leverinto PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down toward the front of your parking brake is with the engine running , it could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Remove the key and take it . leave the vehicle... with the engine running unless have to leave your vehicle is in the button on the lever. After you can, itmeans the shift leverwasn't fully locked into PARK...
...to . If you 've moved the shift leverinto PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down toward the front of your parking brake is with the engine running , it could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Remove the key and take it . leave the vehicle... with the engine running unless have to leave your vehicle is in the button on the lever. After you can, itmeans the shift leverwasn't fully locked into PARK...
Owner's Manual
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... or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. It can kill. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousnessand death. and 0 Have your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with allthe windows down to blow out any CO; the Repairs weren't done... improperly. You might haveexhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. If you can burn. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust I Things that can 't see or smell.
... or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. It can kill. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousnessand death. and 0 Have your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with allthe windows down to blow out any CO; the Repairs weren't done... improperly. You might haveexhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. If you can burn. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust I Things that can 't see or smell.
Owner's Manual
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...be sure your To vehicle won 't move. A It canbe dangerous to PARK (P). If you are some things to . Another closed -in easily. Running Your Engine While You're P-_I-ed It's better not to be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you 're pulling a trailer, also see"Towing a... Index. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into yourvehicle even if the fan switch is running . Follow the proper steps to park with the engine running unlessyou have to know. One place this can move suddenly. NEVER park in the Index.) -- -- See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. /...
...be sure your To vehicle won 't move. A It canbe dangerous to PARK (P). If you are some things to . Another closed -in easily. Running Your Engine While You're P-_I-ed It's better not to be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you 're pulling a trailer, also see"Towing a... Index. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into yourvehicle even if the fan switch is running . Follow the proper steps to park with the engine running unlessyou have to know. One place this can move suddenly. NEVER park in the Index.) -- -- See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. /...
Owner's Manual
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This will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. The control is outside. The cornering lamps are designed to the left of the steering column. You can set this delay time for only a few .... Cornering Lamps Twilight Sentinel TWILIGHT SfNTlNEL II Twilight sentinel turns the headlamps, taillamps and parking famps on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. If you move the twilight sentinel control toward MIN, the lamps will provide more light for cornering at night.
This will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. The control is outside. The cornering lamps are designed to the left of the steering column. You can set this delay time for only a few .... Cornering Lamps Twilight Sentinel TWILIGHT SfNTlNEL II Twilight sentinel turns the headlamps, taillamps and parking famps on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. If you move the twilight sentinel control toward MIN, the lamps will provide more light for cornering at night.
Owner's Manual
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... 15 of Industry Canada. Using both buttons until the red light begins to program. This devicecomplies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while programming your hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter flash slowly then rapidly. Then release...
... 15 of Industry Canada. Using both buttons until the red light begins to program. This devicecomplies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while programming your hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter flash slowly then rapidly. Then release...
Owner's Manual
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...your warning lights and gages could also save you know they're working. If you let are familiarwith this happens. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you or others from injury. Warning lights and gages can indicate when... there may be or is a If your engine speed equals or exceeds the safe limit for problem with one of your vehicle. 2-64 As you will help you start the is displayed on...
...your warning lights and gages could also save you know they're working. If you let are familiarwith this happens. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you or others from injury. Warning lights and gages can indicate when... there may be or is a If your engine speed equals or exceeds the safe limit for problem with one of your vehicle. 2-64 As you will help you start the is displayed on...