ECU Oldsmobile Aurora 2001 s Owner's Guide

2-15 Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
key and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release
Press the trunk release
button located on the lower
portion of the driver's door
to release the trunk lid. The
trunk release lockout switch
must be OFF for this button
to work.
The system also works with the remote lock control.
The trunk will unlock when the trunk symbol is pressed
while the vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and
the trunk release lockout switch is in OFF.
Trunk Release Lockout
The trunk release lockout
switch in the glove box
allows you to secure items
in the trunk and disable the
fuel door release and the
HomeLink

Transmitter.
Move the trunk release lockout switch to ON, lock the
glove box and take the master key and remote lock
control transmitter with you. Now the remote trunk
release button will not open the trunk, the fuel door
release button will not open the fuel door and the
HomeLink Transmitter will not operate.

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Universal Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With
this system, if your ignition is off, the SECURITY light
will flash as you open the door.
This light reminds you to
activate the theft
-deterrent
system. To activate it do
the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
remote lock control system. The SECURITY light
should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go
off after about 30 seconds. The security system is
not armed until the SECURITY light is off. If the
SECURITY light stays on or flashes when the
ignition is turned on, there is a problem with the
system and the vehicle should be serviced.
If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and
then shuts off while the ignition is on, the security
system has detected a problem. See your dealer
for service.If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or
remote lock control transmitter, the alarm will go off.
Your vehicle's lamps will flash and the horn will sound
for 30 seconds, then will go off to save battery power.
Remember, the theft
-deterrent system won't activate
if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock.
It only activates if you use the power door lock switch
or remote lock control transmitter. You should also
remember that you can start your vehicle with the
correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off.
This also shuts off the alarm.
Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

If you don't want to activate the theft
-deterrent
system, lock the door either using a key or the
manual door lock switch.

Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
lock control system. Unlocking a door any other
way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key.
You can also turn off the alarm by pressing the
unlock symbol on the remote lock control transmitter.
The alarm won't stop if you try to unlock a door any
other way.

2-18 Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the driver's
window and open the driver's door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open, or
with the remote lock control transmitter.
3. Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the
SECURITY light to go out.
4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the
door with the manual door lock and open the door.
This should set off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the
vehicle's lamps flash, check to see if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. See ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº in the Index.
If the alarm does not sound, or the vehicle's lamps
do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by an
authorized service center.
PASS-Key
III
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS
-Key III
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft
-deterrent system.
PASS
-Key III is a passive
theft
-deterrent system.
This means you don't have to do anything different to
arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or
remove the key from the ignition.
Your PASS
-Key III system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
PASS
-Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in
the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS
-Key III system senses that someone
is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's
starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and
fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone
using a trial
-and-error method to start the vehicle will
be discouraged because of the high number of electrical
key codes.
When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not
start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may
have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and
try again.If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to check the fuse (see ªFuses and
Circuit Breakersº in the Index). If the engine still does
not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service.
If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS
-Key III to have a new key made.
It is possible for the PASS
-Key III decoder to learn
the transponder value of a new or replacement key.
Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle.
This procedure is for learning additional keys only.
If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not
operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who
can service PASS
-Key III to have keys made and
programmed to the system.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS
-Key III to get a new blank key that is cut
exactly as the current black colored driver's key that
operates the system. Do not use a gray
-colored
VALET key for this procedure.

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To program the new key:
1. Insert the current driver's key (black in color) in the
ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not
start, see your dealer for service.
2. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK,
and remove the key.
3. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN
within 10 seconds of removing the previous key.
4. The SECURITY telltale light will turn off once the
key has been programmed. It may not be apparent
that the SECURITY light went on due to how
quickly the key is programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are
to be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on
and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you
turn it off. Your PASS
-Key III system, however, is not
working properly and must be serviced by your dealer.
Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS
-Key III system
at this time.
If you lose or damage a PASS
-Key III key, see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS
-Key III to
have a new key made.
New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate ªbreak-in.º
But it will perform better in the long run if you
follow these guidelines:

Don't drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don't make full
-throttle starts.

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

Don't tow a trailer during break
-in.
See ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index for
more information.

2-83 DIC Personalization
The DIC can be used to program the following personal
choice features available with your vehicle:

Automatic Door Locks

Window Lockout

Security Feedback

Delayed Locking

Perimeter Lighting

Driver ID

Memory Seats

Parallel Park Assist Mirror (Tilt Mirror)
To access the personalization menu, the vehicle must be
in PARK (P) with the ignition in RUN and no warning
messages displayed on the DIC. You must then press
and hold both of the SELECT buttons for three seconds.
This will display the personalization menu.The DIC display will show the following:
FEATURE PROGRAMMING
PRESS SELECT DOWN TO
SELECT MENU OPTIONS
PRESS SELECT RIGHT TO
CHANGE SETTINGS
The next item to be displayed is DRIVER 1 or
DRIVER 2. To change the driver number, press the
SELECT right arrow. The driver number that you
select should correspond with the number on the back
of your remote lock control transmitter. Once the correct
driver number has been selected, press the SELECT
down arrow to enter your choice and move on to the
next selection.

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Window Lockout Personalization
The number of passenger windows locked out by the
window LOCK switch can be programmed through
the DIC.
Press the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between
your choices and change the settings. Press the SELECT
down arrow button to store your changes in memory and
move on to the next selection.
If you select YES for PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT,
all three passenger window switches will be locked out
when the window LOCK switch is on.
If you select NO for PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT,
only the two rear passenger window switches will be
locked out when the window LOCK switch is on.
For more information on this feature, see ªWindow
Lockº in the Index.
Security Feedback
You can program the security feedback feature to
change to the following modes:
Mode 1: No feedback when locking or unlocking
the vehicle.
Mode 2: Parking lamps and the Daytime Running
Lamps will flash twice when unlocking the vehicle
and flash once when locking the vehicle.Mode 3: Horn chirps when all doors are unlocked
(second unlock button press) and when locking
the vehicle.
Mode 4: Parking lamps and the Daytime Running
Lamps will flash twice each time the button with the
unlock symbol is pressed; the horn chirps when all
doors are unlocked. Parking lamps and the exterior
lamps flash once and the horn chirps when locking
the vehicle.
You can change these modes by different selections
of the following DIC displays:

KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH
- YES/NO

KEY FOB HORN CHIRP
- YES/NO
Press the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between
your choices and change the settings. Press the SELECT
down arrow button to store your changes in memory and
move on to the next selection.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 1,
do the following:
1. Select NO for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.
2. Select NO for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.

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If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 2,
do the following:
1. Select YES for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.
2. Select NO for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 3,
do the following:
1. Select NO for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.
2. Select YES for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 4,
do the following:
1. Select YES for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.
2. Select YES for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.
For more information on this feature, see ªSecurity
Feedbackº in the Index.
Delayed Locking
The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual
locking of the vehicle, can be made active or inactive
through the DIC. When DELAY LOCK OF
DOORS appears on the display, use the SELECT
right arrow button to toggle between YES and NO.When you have made your choice, press the SELECT
down arrow button to record your selection and move on
to the next choice.
For more information on this feature, see ªDelayed
Lockingº in the Index.
Perimeter Lighting Personalization
When the unlock symbol on the transmitter is pressed,
the Daytime Running Lamps, parking lamps and
back
-up lamps will turn on if it is dark enough outside.
You can control activation of this feature by choosing
YES or NO when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is
displayed on the DIC. Make your choice by pressing the
SELECT right arrow button and record your choice by
pressing the SELECT down arrow button. You will then
be prompted to choose a TIMEOUT period.
The EXT LIGHTS TIMEOUT feature can be changed
to the desired setting by using the SELECT right arrow
button to toggle from 5 to 30 seconds. Each toggle will
increase the time by 5 seconds. Once the desired timeout
is displayed, press SELECT down arrow to record your
choice and move on to the next personal choice feature.
For more information on this feature, see ªPerimeter
Lightingº in the Index.

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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:

Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.

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CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or components
that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
-- they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn,
or in a crash.

Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.

Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.

Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.

When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It is automatic
-- you don't need to
adjust anything.