cruise control OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1996 Owners Manual

Tilt Wheel hrn Signal/Multifunction Lever
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before
you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward
you. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever
to lock the
wheel in place. The
lever on the left side
of the steering column
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Cruise Control
0 Headlamp High/Low Beam
0 Parking Lamps
0 Flash-To-Pass Feature
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Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
shuts off.
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at
a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on If
your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction
Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions
allow you to safely use it again,
you may turn the cruise
control back on.
Setting Cruise Control
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit
a button
and go into cruise when you don’t want to.
You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep
the cruise control switch
OFF until you want
to use it.
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1, Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
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3. Push in the button at the end of the lever and release
it. The
CRUISE light on the instrument panel will
come on.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then
applying the brake will end the cruise control function.
Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can move the cruise control switch from
ON to
RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second
to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. Remember,
if you hold the switch at RES/ACC longer
than half a second,
the vehicle will accelerate until you
release the switch or apply the brake.
You could be
startled and even lose control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don’t hold the switch at RES/ACC.
Incre: ‘ng Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s
the first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed.
2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed.
Here’s the second way to
go to a higher speed:
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0 Move the cruise switch from ON to RES/ACC.
Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and
then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, move
the switch to RES/ACC for less than half
a second
and then release it. Each time you
do this, your
vehicle will
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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The accelerate feature will only work after you have set
the cruise control speed by pushing the
SET button.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach a desired lower speed then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you do
this, you’ll
go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down
to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have
to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal, or
Move the cruise switch to OFF. The CRUISE light
will also
go out.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance.
If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear a motor or
clicking noise during a hard stop, but this is normal.
Traction Control System
Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel
spin.
This is especially useful in slippery road conditions.
The system operates only
if it senses that one or both of
the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
When
this happens, the system works the front brakes and
reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
TRACTION
ACTIVE
This light will come on
when your traction control
system is limiting wheel
spin. See “Traction Control
System Active Light”
in the
Index.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this is
normal.
If your vehicle
is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
re-engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” in
the Index.)
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FUSE BLOCK
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Usage
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(Air Bag)
Injectors
Anti-Lock Brake System
Left Exterior Lamps
Turn Signal Lamps
Injectors Climate Controls, Magnetic Speed
Right Exterior Lamps
Chime (Ignition
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Powertrain Control Module,
VATS PASS-Key@II
Auxiliary Power
Interior
Lamps
Shift Sols
Linear EGR
Cruise Control
Perimeter Lights
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM retailer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in an Aurora service manual. See “Service and
Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system
for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or
lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes,
loose connections,
or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc.
You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often
if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-34
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-51
Convex Outside Mirror
........................... 2-49
Coolant
....................................... 6-20
Heater, Engine
............................... 2-22
Surge Tank
............................. 5-17, 5-18
CoolingSystem
................................ 5-17
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-44
CourtesyLamps
................................ 2-45
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-5
Cruise Control
................................. 2-37
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-3
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-1
Damage, Finish
............................... 6-54
Damage, Sheet Metal
............................ 6-54
Date Display
................................... 2-79
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-42
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects, Reporting Safety
.......................... 8-7
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Defogger, Rear Window .......................... 3-8
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-45
Delayed Locking
............................... 2-10
Dimensions, Vehicle
............................ 6-69
Distance to Destination
.......................... 2-78
Dolby' B Noise Reduction
.................. 3-13, 3-20
Defogging
...................................... 3-8
Defrosting
...................................... 3-8
DIC .......................................... 2-74 Door
Ajar Reminder
................................ 2-4
Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-3
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Drive Position, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-25
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-74
Driver Position
................................. 1-11
Driving
City
........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-15
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23 .
On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
Wi.th a Trailer
................................ 4-35
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Elapsed Time Indicator
......................... 2-79
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.............. : . 3.26. 6.57
Electrical.System
............................... 6-57
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-48
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-1
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-31
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