rear view mirror Oldsmobile Aurora 2001 Owner's Manuals

2-40 Rainsense
Wipers (If Equipped)
The moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger's
interior side of the windshield behind the rearview
mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers
by monitoring the amount of moisture that is on
the windshield.
The Rainsense system can be activated by moving the
wiper lever to INT. Set the wiper control band to one
of the five sensitivity settings within the delay area.
The bottom INT ADJ position is the lowest sensitivity
setting. This allows more water to collect on the
windshield between wipes. You can increase the
sensitivity of the system and the frequency of wipes
by turning the INT ADJ band up towards the wider
lines. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the
wiper control band to a higher sensitivity setting.
The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well
as a continuous low or high speed depending on the
amount of moisture on the windshield and the sensitivity
setting. The MIST and ªwashº cycles operate as normal
and are not affected by the Rainsense function.NOTICE:
The wipers must be turned off when going
through a car wash to avoid damage.
It is important to note that the Rainsense delay wiping
feature can be overridden at any time by manually
changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed.
NOTICE:
Do not place stickers or other items on the
exterior glass surface directly in front of the
rainsensor. Doing this could cause the rainsensor
to malfunction.

2-50
Mirrors
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass
Your vehicle has an electrochromic inside rearview
mirror with a compass. Your vehicle's mirror may also
contain OnStar

controls.
This is the on/off button for mirrors equipped
with OnStar controls.
Pressing the MIRROR button (or the on/off button for
mirrors equipped with OnStar controls) located at the
bottom of the mirror, turns the automatic dimming
feature on or off.
The mirror also includes an eight
-point compass display
in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When on, the
compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.Mirror Operation
To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR
(or press and hold the on/off button for about three seconds
for mirrors equipped with OnStar controls). To turn off
automatic dimming, press MIRROR (or press and hold
the on/off button for about three seconds for mirrors
equipped with OnStar controls) again. The green indicator
light will be illuminated when this feature is active.
The automatic dimming feature will be active each time
the vehicle is started.
Compass Operation
Press COMPASS (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped
with OnStar controls) once to turn the compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the
compass will show two character boxes for approximately
two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the
compass heading.
Compass Calibration
If after two seconds, the display does not show a compass
heading (ªNº for North, for example), there may be a
strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such
interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount,
magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item.
If the letter ªCº should ever appear in the compass
window, the compass may need calibration.

2-52 Power Remote Control Mirror
The controls on the driver's door operate both outside
rearview mirrors. Move the L/R switch to the left (L)
to select the driver's side rearview mirror, or to the
right (R) to select the passenger's side rearview mirror.
Then press the arrows on the four
-way pad to adjust
each mirror so that you can see a little of the side of
your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable
driving position.Leave the L/R switch in the center position to disable
mirror movement by the four
-way control pad.
If your vehicle is equipped with the memory function,
the mirrors and driver's seat position, can be stored into
memory. See ªMemory Seat and Mirrorsº in the Index.
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
If you have the memory seat and mirrors feature,
the passenger's outside rearview mirror also includes a
tilt
-down feature that operates when the shift lever is
in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of
REVERSE (R), the passenger mirror will return to its
original position after a five
-second delay. This delay
prevents movement of the mirror if multiple gear
transitions (REVERSE (R) to DRIVE (D) to
REVERSE (R)) occur during a parallel parking
maneuver. This feature can be programmed on or off
through the DIC. See ªDriver Information Centerº
or ªPersonalization Featuresº in the Index for
programming instructions. Vehicles are delivered
with this feature off.

2-53 Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from
the driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror
(If Equipped)
When you operate the rear window defogger, the heated
driver's and passenger's outside rearview mirrors also
warm up to help clear them of ice and snow. See ªRear
Window Defoggerº in the Index.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the master key to lock and unlock the glove box.
To open, lift the latch release on the left side of the
glove box door.
The VALET key will not work in the glove box
door lock.
Front Storage Armrest
The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it,
press the lever on the side and lift up. Inside you will
find storage for cassettes, compact discs and coins.
In front of the storage area is a cupholder. Press and
release the cupholder cover to open. Do not try to pull
it out. Press the cupholder back to its recessed position
when not in use.
Rear Armrest
Your vehicle has a rear armrest with cupholders and a
pass
-through feature.

3-8 Rear Window Defogger
REAR: Press this
button to warm the
defogger grid on the
rear window. An
indicator light below
the button will glow
while the rear window
defogger is operating.
At speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger
will stay on until you press the REAR button again.
At speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear window
defogger will turn off automatically after about
10 minutes of use. If you press it again, the defogger
will operate for about five minutes only. You can also
turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
When you operate the rear window defogger, the outside
rearview mirrors are also heated to help remove ice and
fog if your vehicle is equipped with heated outside
rearview mirrors. For more information see ªHeated
Outside Rearview Mirrorº in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Passenger Temperature Control (Option)
With this feature, the right
front seat passenger can
control the comfort setting
for their own zone. To use
this feature, turn the knob
on the passenger's door to
a cooler or warmer setting.
The temperature can be set up to 8
F (4
C) cooler or
warmer than the main setting.

4-23
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as ªhighway hypnosisº?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let
it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road in less than a second, and you could crash and
be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:

Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.

Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and
to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.

If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise,
or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway
as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.