door lock OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1996 User Guide

This provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle
receives a command from the key transmitter. The
following modes may be selected:
Mode Transmitter Response
Y' .
0
1
2
3
4
5
No transmitter response when locking or
unlocking vehicle
No transmitter response when locking;
exterior lamps flash when unlocking vehicle
Exterior lamps flash when locking; no
transmitter response when unlocking vehicle
Exterior lamps flash when locking and when
unlocking vehicle
Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when
locking; no transmitter response when
unlocking vehicle
Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when
locking; exterior lamps flash when unlocking Vehicles
are delivered programmed in Mode
5. To
change to another mode:
1. Press and hold the power door lock switch.
2. Press the opened trunk button on the transmitter. The
3. Press the opened trunk button again. Each time the
opened trunk button is pressed, the transmitter will
advance to the next mode.
transmitter will remain
in its current mode.
4. Release the power door lock switch.
De ng (Option)
Note: This feature is available only if you request your
retailer
to activate this option. After initial activation,
you can turn this feature
on and off by using the
following procedure.
This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of
the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is
pressed, with the key removed from the ignition and the
driver's door open, a chime will sound three times to
signal that the lock delay mode is active. When all doors
have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after
five seconds. If any door is opened before this, the
five-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have
been closed again.
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Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds
will override this feature.
The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for
each remote transmitter.
To turn the feature on:
1. Press and hold the power door lock switch
throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock.
2. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter.
The lock delay is still off and all doors will remain
locked.
3. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter
again. Lock delay is now active and all doors will
unlock.
4. Release the power door lock switch.
To turn the feature off, repeat the previous procedure.
Matching Transmitter@) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your retailer. Remember to
bring any remaining
transmitters with
you when you go to your retailer.
When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter
to
your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle
can have only four transmitters matched to it.
See your retailer to match transmittexs to another vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change
the battery.
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Trunk
Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key
and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
Press the TRUNK release
button located to the right
of the steering column to
release the trunk lid. The
trunk release override
switch must be in the
ON position.
Move the trunk release switch to
off, lock the glove box
and take the key with you. Now the trunk release to the
right
of the steering column will not open the trunk.
ON
OFF
RELEASE
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The trunk release
switch
in the glove
box allows you
to secure items in
the trunk.
The trunk release button will work
if the transaxle is in
the
PARK (P) position. The system also works with the
Remote Lock Control.
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Trunk Security Override
The Remote Lock Control transmitter will open the
trunk even if the override switch is
in the OFF position.
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on on any airflow selection except RECIRC.
That
will force outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Aurora has a number
of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
With the ignition
OFF and the driver’s door open, you’ll
hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your
steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition
and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
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Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove
box.
0 Move the trunk security override switch to OFF.
Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key and Remote Lock Control
keychain with
you.
Universal Theft-Deterrent
Your Aurora has this feature, it is a theft-deterrent alarm
system. With this system, the SECURITY light will
flash as you open the door (if your ignition is
off).
This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent
system. Here’s how to do it:
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 when the ignition
is
turned on, there is a problem with the system and the
vehicle should be serviced.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or
Remote Lock Control System, the alarm will go off.
It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your
vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for
several minutes, then will go off to save battery power,
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Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t be activated
if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It
only activates if you use a power door lock switch or
Remote Lock Control System.
You should also
remember that you can start your vehicle with the
correct ignition key if the alarm has been set
off, but this
does not shut 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, the vehicle should be locked
after the doors
are closed.
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.
Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by first having the driver’s
window down. ’Activate the system by locking the doors
with the power door lock switch
or the Remote Lock
Control System. Get out
of the car and close the door and
wait for the SECURITY light to
go out. 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, check to
see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with
your key.
You can also turn off the alarm by using the Remote
Lock Control System. The alarm won’t stop if you try
to
unlock a door any other way.
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NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure it is
all the way in, If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key
hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch.
If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
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 I
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% 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.
Starting 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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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out
of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK
(P) properly before you leave the driver’s
seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the transaxle,
so you can pull the shift
lever out of PARK
(P).
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Your Aurora has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You
have
to fully apply your regular brake before you can
shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN
position. See “Shifting the Automatic Transaxle” in
the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. Press the
shift lever button before moving the shift lever.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver’s
door to turn
off the Retained Accessory Power
feature.
Apply and hold the brake until the end
of Step 4.
Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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Power Windows
Switches on the driver’s armrest control each of the
windows while the ignition is on or retained accessory
power
is active. In addition, each passenger door armrest
has a switch for its own window.
To lower the passenger window, pull back on the right
switch. The window will lower as long as the switch is
held.
To raise either window, push the switch forward.
Express Down 1. ..
The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down
feature. Pull the switch back all the way, release it and the window will lower automatically. To stop the window
from lowering, push the switch forward. To partially open
the window, pull the switch back and quickly release it.
To raise the window, hold the switch forward.
Press the right side of the
WINDOW LOCK switch on
the driver’s armrest to disable all passenger window
switches. The driver’s window controls will still be
operable. This is a useful feature when you have
children as passengers.
Press the left side of the
WINDOW LOCK switch to
allow passengers to use their window switches again.
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Nearly the entire surface of the center pad of the
steering wheel is an active horn switch. Press anywhere
on
the pad to sound the horn.
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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
1
You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster,
radio and climate control displays and control lights
by rotating the INTERIOR LIGHTS control between
LO and HI when your lights are on. Rotate the control
all the way to HI and you,will turn on the interior
courtesy lamps.
Time Out Feature
The interior lamps will automatically shut off after
10 minutes if a door is left open. This feature is
designed to help eliminate battery wear down.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They
make it easy for you to enter and leave the car.
To turn
on these lamps, rotate the INTERIOR .LIGHTS knob all
the way to HI.
Delayed Illumination
When you open the door, the interior lamps will come
on. When you close the door with
the ignition off, the
interior lamps will stay
on for 25 seconds or until the
ignition is turned to the on position. Please note that
locking the doors will override the delayed illumination
feature and the lights will turn
off right away.
Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of
the courtesy lamps instead of immediate
turn off.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument
panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are
on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the
twilight sentinel and is
fully automatic. When the light
sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim
your instrument panel displays once again.
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