radio Oldsmobile Aurora 1998 Owner's Manuals

Anti-Lockout Feature
The power door locks will not work if the key is left
in the ignition with the driver’s door open. You can
override this feature by holding
the power door lock
switch for more than three seconds, unless the engine
is running.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and
set the locks from the inside, then get out and close
the door.
Remote Lock Control
You can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock
your trunk from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet
(9 m) away using the
remote lock control
transmitter supplied
with your vehicle. Your
remote lock control 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.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of
the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.

START (E): This position starts your engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to
RUN for normal driving.
FNOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn
it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it 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, with the engine off,
you will hear a warning chime when you open the
driver’s door.
Retained Accessory Power
After you turn the 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.
Always leave your key in
LOCK. If you leave your key
in any other position than
LOCK, you battery will
discharge prematurely.
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:
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Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Aurora is I
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.

Light Sensor
Your twilight sentinel and daytime running lamps work
with the light sensor on
top of the instrument panel.
Don’t cover it up. If you do it will read “dark” and the
headlamps will come on.
Interior Lamps
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.
Instrument Panel Brightness Delayed Illumination When you
open the door to enter your vehicle, 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 on. Please note
that locking the doors with the power door lock switch
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. They
will not fade if the interior lights switch is used.
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.
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Sun Visors
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.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
When you open the cover to the driver or passenger side
visor vanity mirror, the lamps will come on. You can
adjust the brightness of the lamps with the switch by
sliding the lever up or down.
Cellular Telephone (Option)
If your vehicle is equipped with the cellular telephone
readiness package, your vehicle has been pre-wired for
the installation
of a cellular telephone. If you choose to
install a cellular telephone, contact your retailer.
Accessory Power Outlet
The power outlet inside the front ashtray can be used to
plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone,
CB radio, etc. Follow the proper installation instructions
that are included with any electrical equipment you
install. The accessory power outlet is
off if the ignition
is turned off.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlet, the
maximum load
of any electrical equipment
should not exceed
15 amps.
Garment Hook
For your convenience, you will find a two-hanger
capacity garment hook above each rear door near the
reading lamps.
Garment hooks are not designed to support clothing
bars. Use assist straps for this if possible.
Assist Handles
A folding handle above each rear door and the front
passenger’s door can be used to help you get in or out
of your vehicle.
Sunroof (Option)
Your express-open sunroof provides an airy, spacious
feel to your vehicle’s interior and can also increase
ventilation. It includes a sliding glass panel and a
sliding sunshade. The control switch will work only
when the ignition is on, or when retained accessory
power is active.
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To open the sunroof, press the control switch rearward
and release it to open the glass panel and sunshade.
If
you want to stop the sunroof in a partially open
position, press the switch again.
To fully open the
sunroof, press the switch rearward again. The sunshade
can also be opened by hand.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the control switch
forward to close the glass panel. The sunshade must be
closed manually.
To open the sunroof rear vent, open the sunshade by
hand. Press the control switch forward when the
sunroof is closed.
To close the sunroof rear vent, press the switch rearward.
Universal Transmitter
This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions
of up to
three individual hand-held transmitters. It
will operate garage doors and gates, or other devices
controlled by radio frequency such
as home/office
lighting systems.
The transmitter
will learn and transmit the frequencies
of most current transmitters and is powered by your
vehicle’s battery and charging system.
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Battery Warning Light
This light will come on
briefly when you start the
vehicle, as a check to show
VOLTS
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 charging system.
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 accessories, such as the radio
and climate control.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’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.
This light should come on
when you turn the ignition
BRAKE (o>
key to-START. If it doesn’t
come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you if there’s a problem. FLUID
If this warning light stays on after you start the engine,
there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system
inspected right away.

@ Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Comfort Controls
Automatic Electronic Climate Control
Air Conditioning
Heating Ventilation System
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Passenger Temperature Control Steering
Wheel Controls for Climate Control
Audio Systems Setting
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3-27 AM-FM
Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic
Tone Control
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
Power Antenna Mast Care

Audio Systems
Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed
to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.
You will get the most enjoyment out of it
if you acquaint
yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco
Electronics system can do and how to operate all its
controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the
advanced engineering that went into it.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact
Disc Player with Automatic
Tone Control
Setting the Clock
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. The
letter
A or P may appear on the display for AM or PM.
Then, press and hold
MN until the correct minute
appears.
The clock may be set with the ignition on
or off.
Standard Radio -- Base@ Not Shown
If your vehicle is equipped with the Base@ AM-FM
Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player (not
shown), automatic tone control is not available. Your radio
will have
a MUTE button rather than a TONE button.
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and
off.
To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn
it to
the left to decrease volume.
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RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being
played or
to display the clock. To change what is
normally shown on the display (station or time), press
the RCL button until you
see the display you want, then
hold the RCL button until the display flashes.
If you
press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will
show for a few seconds.
MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again
to turn on the sound. (This button is available on
the BaseB radio only.)
Finding a Station
AM-FM:
Press this button to switch between AM, FMl
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored
position when you’re not using it.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.
SCAN: Press this button and release it to listen to
stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to
a station,
stop for a few seconds, then
go on to the next station.
Press the button again to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the
display.
If you press SCAN for more than two seconds,
the radio will change to
P SCAN mode. P SCAN will
appear on the display.
PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can
set up to
15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). Just:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Turn the radio on.
Press AM-FM to select the band.
Tune in the desired station.
Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits
the type of station selected. (This function is not
available on the Bose radio.)
Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons.
The sound will mute. When it returns, release the
button. Whenever you press that numbered button,
the station you set will return and the tone that you
selected will also be automatically selected for that
button. (The tone will not automatically return on the
Bose radio.)
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

P SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds: and
P SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to
the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop
for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Press SCAN again to stop scanning.
Setting the Tone
BASS:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease bass. When you use this
control, the radio’s tone setting will switch to manual.
(The radio’s tone setting will not switch to manual on
the Bose radio.)
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn the
knob to increase or
decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio’s
tone setting will switch to manual. (The radio’s
tone
setting will not switch to manual on the Bose radio.) If a
station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease
the treble.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re
not using them.
TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass
and treble equalization settings designed for jazz, vocal,
pop, rock and classical stations. JAZZ will appear on the
display when you first press TONE. Each time you press
it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it
again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will
appear. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB
knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB knobs,
control will return to them and MANUAL will appear.
(This button is
not available on the Bose radio.)
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
Press this knob lightly so it extenas.
Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right
speakers. The middle position balances the sound
between the speakers.
FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn it to move the sound to
the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances
the sound between the speakers.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.