lock OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1995 Owner's Guide

Sun Visors Lighted 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. men
you open the
cover to either visor vanity mirror,
the lamps will come on.
You can adjust the brightness of
the lamps with the switch.
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Storage Armrest and Cupholders Trunk Access Panel
You have
a trunk access
panel for storing long
objects such as skis. Pull the
rear armrest down. Then
push down
on the latch on
the trunk access panel to
open the panel.
To close the access panel,
push
until it clicks.
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.
Pull down the bolster
in the back seat to reveal
cupholders and an armrest, which opens into a storage
area.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
ANT’- (@)
LOCK
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. If the light
doesn’t come on, have
it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
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 you’re driving, your Aurora needs service.
If
the regular 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.
Traction Control System Warning Light
TRACTION
OFF
This warning light should come on briefly as you start
the engine.
If the warning light doesn’t come on then,
have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a
problem. 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.
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Elapsed Time (ET) Date
Press DATE to display the date. To change the date,
press DATE then RESET. The following display will
appear:
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:
0 1 :OS ELAPSED TIME
To reset elapsed time to zero, press RESET while the
elapsed time
is displayed.
MONTH? XXIDDIYY
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/Y
Y
Set the day just as you set the month. After the day entry
is made, press ENTER, and the display
will change to:
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Audio Systems
The following pages describe the audio systems available
for your Aurora, and how to get the best performance
from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle.
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone
Control, Cassette Tape and Compact Disc
Players
Setting the Clock
To set the clock, press and hold the HR or MN button
until
it begins to change. Let up as it gets close to the
correct time. There will be an initial two-second delay
before the clock goes into the time-set mode. The
“A”
or “P” in the display designates AM or PM in clock
adjust mode. The
“A” or “P” replaces the channel
momentarily. The clock may be set with the ignition off.
The digital display indicates information on time or radio
station frequency, the
AM or FM radio band, whether the
station
is in stereo, and other audio system functions.
PWRNOL (PowerNolume): With the ignition on,
push this knob
to turn the system on or off. Turn it
clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
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PWWVOL (PowerNolume): With the ignition on,
push this knob to turn the system on or off. Turn it
clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
AMD": Press this button to change between the AM,
FMI and FM2 bands. The display
will show which band
you are on.
If you press this button while a tape is
playing, the tape
will stop and the radio will return to
the AM or FM band that you were on.
TUNE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
recessed position. Turn
it to tune in radio stations. You
may push the knob back
in to return it to its recessed
position when not
in use.
To Preset Radio Stations
The five pushbuttons labeled 1-5 can be used to preset LIP
to 15 radio stations (five AM, five FM 1 and five FM2).
1. Tune in the station you want to store.
2. Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons
until the
display shows
a channel number. The radio will mute
until the cl1annel number is displayed. Whenever you
press that button again, the preset station
will return.
Always check whether you're
in AM, FMl or FM2.
SEEK A/V: When you press SEEK while playing the
radio, the radio
will search for the next higher or lower
station and stop. The radio will be muted while seeking.
SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing the radio,
the radio
will go through each station, pausing for a few
seconds at each station. Press SCAN again to stop
on a
station. The radio
will be muted while scanning and
"SCAN"
will appear on the display.
When you press SCAN and hold
it for about two
seconds
until the display shows "PSCAN" (Preset Scan),
the radio
will scan only stations that you've preset with
your radio pushbuttons. Press SCAN again to stop on a
station.
RECALL: When the ignition is off, press RECALL to
display the time. When the radio
is on, press RECALL
to switch the display between the radio station and the
time. After five seconds the display
will return to its
normal display.
The radio can be set
so that either the time or radio
station is normally displayed when the radio is playing.
To
do this. press RECALL to display the time or radio
station
as desired, then hold RECALL down untii the
display flashes.
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AR/VFM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone
Control and Cassette Tape Player PWRNOL (PowerNolume): With the ignition on,
push this knob to turn the system on
or off. Turn it
clockwise to increase the volume. Turn
it
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
AMEM: Press this button to change between the AM,
FMl and FM2 bands. The display will show which band
you are on.
If you press this button while a tape is
playing, the tape will stop and
the radio will return to
the
AM or FM band that you were on.
TUNE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
recessed position. Turn it to tune in radio stations. You
may push
the knob back in to return it to its recessed
position when
not in use.
To Preset Radio Stations
The five pushbuttons labeled 1-5 can be used to preset up
to
15 radio stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2).
1. Tune in the station you want to store.
2. Press TONE to select the setting that you prefer.
This audio
system may have an optional trunk-mounted
CD changer.
If so, also see “Trunk-Mounted CD
Changer” later in this section.
The digital display indicates information on time or radio
3. Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons until the
station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the
display shows a channel number. The radio will mute
station is
in stereo, and other audio system functions. until the channel number is displayed. Whenever you
press that button again, the preset station and tone
setting will return. Always check whether you’re
in
AM, FMl or FM2.
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SEEK A/V: When you press SEEK while playing a
CD, it will go back t.o the start of the current track if more
than eight seconds
have played. If you press it again, the
changer
will go to previous tracks. When you press
SEEK A it will go to the next higher track on the disc.
SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a CD,
you'll hear
the first few seconds of each selection on the
current disc. Press SCAN again to stop on
a selection.
The
CD will be muted while scanning and "SCAN" will
appear on the display.
FWD (Fast Forward): To advance a CD, press and
hold this button. While
the CD advances, elapsed time
will be displayed to help you find the desired passage.
REV (Fast Reverse): To reverse a CD, press and hold
this button. While the CD reverses, elapsed time
will be
displayed to help you find the desired passage.
Random: Press the number 5 button to enter the random
play mode. "RDM"
will appear on the display. In the
random mode: the tracks on all loaded discs
will be
played in random order.
If you press PROG or SEEK
while "RDM" is displayed, the next disc and track will
be selected randomly. If you press SCAN while "RDM"
is displayed, discs and tracks
will be scanned randomly.
Press the number
5 button again to turn off random and
return to normal operation.
Compression: While playing a CD, press NR to turn on
compression. "COMP"
will appear on the display.
Compression makes loud and
soft passages more equal
in volume. Press NR again to turn off compression.
Cassette Tape and CD Errors
If "Err" or "E" and a number appear in the radio display,
an error has occurred and the cassette or compact disc
temporarily cannot play.
If the error occurred while trying to play a cassette tape,
the following conditions may have caused the error:
0 The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player
cannot turn the hubs of the cassette tape. "E10" may
be displayed. Hold the cassette with the open end
down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise
with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat.
If the
hubs do not turn easily, your cassette tape may be
damaged and should not be used
in the cassette
player. Try
a new tape to make sure your cassette
player is working properly.
The cassette tape is broken. "El 1" may be displayed.
Check to see
if your tape is broken. Try a new
cassette tape.
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If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the
radio or
in the CD changer, the following conditions
may have caused the error:
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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” is displayed when the CD changer door is left
open. Completely close the changer door to restore
normal operation.
“E35” is displayed when an empty cartridge is
inserted into the CD changer. Try the cartridge again
with a disc loaded.
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.
Theftlock@ Anti-Theft Feature
Your radio may have the Theftlock@ feature.
Theftlock@is designed to discourage theft
of your radio.
It works by using a secret code to disable the radio
functions whenever battery power is removed.
The Theftlock@ feature for the radio may be used or
ignored.
If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature.
If Theftlock IS @ ..
activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
When Theftlock@ is activated, the radio
will display
“LOC” to indicate a locked condition anytime battery
power
is removed. If your battery loses power for any
reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code
before
it will operate.
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To Enable the Theftlock@ Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your
secret code to activate the Theftlock@ system. It
is
recommended that you read through all nine steps
before starting the procedure.
1. Write down any three- or four-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from
the
vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN
position.
3. Press the PWR/VOL button to turn the radio off.
NOTE:
If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse
between any steps,
the radio automatically reverts to
time and you must start the procedure over at step 4.
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until “---” shows on the display. Next you will use
the secret code number which you have written
down.
5. Press the MN button and “000” will appear on the
display.
6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
7. Press the HR button to make the first one or two
with
your code.
digits agree with your code.
8. After you have confirmed that the code matches the
one you wrote down, press AM/FM. The display will
show “rEP” to indicate that you need to repeat steps
5-7 to confirm your secret code.
9. Press AMEM and this time the display will show
Any time Theftlock@
is activated and the battery power
is removed, the radio
will display “LOC.”
“SEC” indicating that your radio is secure.
To Unlock Theftlock@ After a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. “LO”’ will appear when the ignition is on.
2. Press the MN button and “000” will appear on the
display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
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