Oldsmobile Aurora 2001 s Manual PDF

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything
is working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Windows
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-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-9 Remote Lock Control
2
-14 Trunk
2
-16 Theft
2
-17 Universal Theft-Deterrent
2
-18 PASS-Key
III
2
-20 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-21 Ignition Positions
2
-22 Starting Your Engine
2
-25 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-26 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-29 Parking Brake
2
-30 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-32 Shifting Out of PARK (P)2
-32 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-33 Engine Exhaust
2
-34 Tilt Wheel
2
-35 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-44 Exterior Lamps
2
-46 Interior Lamps
2
-50 Mirrors
2
-53 Storage Compartments
2
-56 Accessory Power Outlet
2
-56 OnStar
System (If Equipped)
2
-57 Sunroof (Option)
2
-58 HomeLink
Transmitter (If Equipped)
2
-62 The Instrument Panel - Your
Information System
2
-66 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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-78 Driver Information Center (DIC)

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Windows
CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows
closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by
the extreme heat and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never
leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

2-3 Power Windows
Switches on the driver's door armrest control each of the
windows while the ignition is on or retained accessory
power (RAP) is active. In addition, each passenger's
door armrest has a window switch for its own window.Express
-Down Windows
The driver's and right front passenger's windows have
an express
-down feature. When either window switch
is pressed all the way rearward and then released, the
window will lower completely. The window can be
opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch
rearward slightly, to the first stop.
To stop the window while it is lowering in the express
mode, press the switch again, then release. To raise the
window, hold the switch forward.
Window Lock
Press the LOCK button on the driver's door armrest to
lock out all passenger window controls. (Through the
Driver Information Center (DIC) you can also set the
control to only lock out the rear window controls.
See ªDriver Information Centerº in the Index.) The
driver's window switches will still be operable. This is a
useful feature when you have children as passengers.
Press the LOCK button again to allow passengers to use
their window controls.

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Keys
CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or
others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

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The master key works in
all of the lock cylinders
(doors, trunk, ignition and
glove box).
The VALET key only
operates the doors and
the ignition.Both the master and VALET key have a transponder
embedded into the key for security and vehicle theft
deterrence. The keys also come with a bar code tag.
Keep the bar code tag in a safe place. If you lose your
key, you will be able to have a new one made using the
bar code tag. The replacement key must have a vehicle
theft deterrent system transponder embedded in it.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of features that can
help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you
have extra keys.

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Door Locks
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers -- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won't open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or remote lock
control transmitter.
To unlock the door from the inside, move the manual
door lock control located above the door handle
rearward. To lock the door, move the manual door
lock control forward.
Central Door Unlocking System
If the key is held in the outside key cylinder unlock
position for more than two seconds, all doors will
unlock. All doors will also unlock if the key is turned
to the unlock position twice within three seconds.

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With power door locks,
you can lock or unlock all
the doors of your vehicle
using the driver's or the
front passenger's door
lock switch.
Door Ajar Reminder
If a door is not fully closed when the transaxle is in gear, a
chime will sound and the Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display one of these messages:

DRIVERS DOOR AJAR

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
This is a personalization feature that programs your door
locks to automatically lock or unlock your vehicle.
This feature also allows you to program the vehicle to
lock all doors when shifting out of PARK (P). Also, you
can program the door locks to do one of the following:

Unlock just the driver's door when shifting back
into PARK (P),

unlock all doors when shifting back into PARK (P),

unlock just the driver's door when turning the
ignition to LOCK,

unlock all doors when turning the ignition to
LOCK, or

no automatic door unlock when shifting into
PARK (P) or turning the ignition to LOCK.
You can also program this feature to be turned off.
Then you will not have automatic door lock or unlock.
This feature will function when you close the doors and
turn on the ignition. If someone needs to get out while
you're not in PARK (P), have that person use the manual
or power door lock. When the door is closed again, it
will not lock automatically. Use the manual or power
lock to lock the door again.

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You must program this feature through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See ªDIC Personalization
Programmingº in the Index.
Overriding Lock Delay
If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of
PARK (P), use the manual or power door lock switch
to lock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This personalization feature lets the driver delay the
actual locking of the vehicle. When the driver's power
door lock switch, or the lock symbol on the remote
lock control 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.
Pressing the driver's or passenger's door lock switch or
the lock symbol on the remote lock control a second
time will override this feature.
You must program this feature through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See ªDIC Personalization
Programmingº in the Index.
Rear Door Security Lock
Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors of your
vehicle from the inside.
To use one of these locks do the following:
1. Move the lever all the way up to the
ENGAGED position.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a
rear door when the security lock is on do the following:
1. Unlock the door.
2. Then open the door from the outside.

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If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear won't be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and
older children know how these security locks work, and
how to cancel the locks.
To cancel the rear door lock do the following:
1. Unlock the door and open the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way down.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Anti-Lockout Feature
The power door locks will not work if the key is in the
ignition and any door is open. You can override this
feature by holding the driver's power door lock switch
for more than three seconds.
Leaving Your Vehicle
When you leave 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.

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Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.Operation
The numbers on the back of your transmitter correspond
to DRIVER #1 and DRIVER #2 on the DIC. For more
information see ªDICº in the Index.
The driver's door will
unlock and the exterior
lights will flash twice
when the unlock symbol
is pressed.
If the unlock symbol is pressed again within five
seconds, all doors will unlock, the exterior lamps will
flash twice and the horn may sound. See ªSecurity
Feedbackº in the Index.