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If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
SECURITY light
will flash and the CLEAN KEY. ..
WAIT 3 MINUTES message will appear. But you
don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another
ignition key.
See your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key@II to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes
on or PASS-KEY SYSTEM FAULT appears, you will
be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your
PASS-Key@II system, however,
is not working properly
and must be serviced by your Aurora retailer. Your
vehicle
is not protected by the PASS-Key@II system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see
yo~~r Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key@II to have a new key made.
New Vehicle 44Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern Aurora doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it
will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
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.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See
“Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
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Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions
ACC and
RUN are ON positions that allow you to
operate your electrical accessories, such
as the radio.
Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in the ignition, in the OFF
position, you will hear a warning chime when you open
the driver’s door.
Retained Accessory Power
After you turn your ignition off and remove the key, you
will still have electrical power to such accessories as the
radio, power windows, and sunroof (if equipped) for up
to
10 minutes. But if you open a door, power is shut off.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
-- that’s a
safety feature,
To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Aurora is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
To Start Your 4.0 Liter Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key
to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
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I NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won‘t start (or starts but then
stops),
it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding
it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your retailer. If
you don’t, your engine might not perform
properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your Aurora has a brake-transaxle
shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular
brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition key is in the
ON position. If you cannot shift
out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever--push
the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also
release the shift lever button as you maintain brake
application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you
wish. (Press the shift lever button.) See “Shifting Out of
PARK (P)” in the Index.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is
stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If
You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow” in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels.
To restart when you’re
already moving, use NEUTRAL
(N) only. Also, use
’ NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N) with the engine
racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
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Windshield Wipers
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.
YOLI 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.
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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
HomeLink Transmitter. Continue to hold both
buttons through Step
4.
4.
Hold down both buttons until you see the red light
on the HomeLink Transmitter flash rapidly. The
rapid flashing, which could take up to
90 seconds,
indicates that the HomeLink Transmitter has been
programmed. Release both buttons once the light
starts to flash rapidly.
If you have trouble programming the HomeLink
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 HomeLink 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 or call 1-800-355-35
15.
Be sure to keep your original hand-held transmitter in
case you need to erase and reprogram the HomeLink
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,
the HomeLink indicator light may prompt
you to re-activate your hand-held transmitter with
a series
of double blinks. After you re-activate your hand-held
transmitter, the HomeLink light should flash rapidly. If it
flashes slowly, continue to periodically re-activate your
hand-held transmitter until the light flashes rapidly.
Operating the Transmitter
Press the appropriate button on the HomeLink Universal
Transmitter. The red light comes
on while the signal is
being transmitted.
Note that the effective transmission range of the
HomeLink Transmitter may differ from your hand-held
transmitter and from
one channel to another.
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 HomeLink Universal Transmitter are
available from the manufacturer of
the unit. If you would
like additional information, please call 1-800-355-35 15.
HomeLink is a trademark of Prince Corporation.
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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 small loads. Use this position
for slightly larger loads.
When installing the net in either position, be sure
the
“up label” (A) is pointing up.
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Battery Warning Light
VOLTS
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
chargin,
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Brake System Warning Light
BRAKE
FLUID (0)
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.
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 accessorie.s, such as the radio
and climate control. This light
should come on briefly
as you start the
vehicle. 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, there could be a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
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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.)
Parking Brake Indicator Light
p-l PARK
This light will come
on when
you set your
parking brake, and it
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 briefly as you start the
vehicle.
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.
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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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