OLDSMOBILE AURORA 2002 Repair Manual

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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
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-10 Remote Keyless Entry System
2
-15 Trunk
2
-17 Theft
2
-18 Universal Theft-Deterrent
2
-20 PASS-Key
III
2
-22 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-22 Ignition Positions
2
-24 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
-43 Exterior Lamps
2
-47 Interior Lamps
2
-51 Mirrors
2
-55 Storage Compartments
2
-57 Accessory Power Outlet
2
-58 OnStar
System (If Equipped)
2
-62 Sunroof (Option)
2
-63 HomeLink
Transmitter (If Equipped)
2
-66 The Instrument Panel - Your
Information System
2
-70 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
2
-83 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.
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2-3 Power Windows
Switches on the driver's door armrest control each of the
windows while the ignition is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. In addition, each
passenger's door armrest has a separate window switch.Express
-Down Windows
The driver's and right front passenger's windows have
an express
-down feature. When a 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 disable all passenger window controls. When the
passenger's windows are disabled, the driver's window
switches will still be operable. You can also use the
Driver Information Center (DIC) to lock out only
the rear window controls. See ªDriver Information
Center (DIC)º in the Index.
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
(driver's door, trunk,
ignition and glove box).
The VALET key only
operates the driver's
door and the ignition.Your vehicle has the PASS
-Key
III vehicle theft
system. Both the master and VALET key have a
transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in
the vehicle's steering column. If a replacement key or
any additional key is needed, you must purchase this key
from your dealer. The key will have PK3 stamped on it.
Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys.
Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made.
Any new PASS
-Key III key must be programmed before
it will start your vehicle. See ªPASS
-Key
IIIº in the Index
for more information on programming your new key.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar

System
with an active subscription and you lock your keys
inside the vehicle, OnStar may be able to send a
command to unlock your vehicle. See ªOnStar

º
in the Index for more information.
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 of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked,
the handle won't open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or remote keyless
entry 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.
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2-7 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.
Power Door Locks
With power door locks,
you can lock or unlock all
the doors on 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 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 OFF,

unlock all doors when turning the ignition to OFF, or

no automatic door unlock when shifting into
PARK (P) or turning the ignition to OFF.
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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.
You must program this feature through the 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
keyless entry 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 keyless entry 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.
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2-9 Rear Door Security Lock
Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
locks that prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors of your
vehicle from the inside.
Using One of These Locks
1. Open the rear door you want to lock.
2. Move the lever located on the inside door edge,
all the way up to the ENGAGED position.
3. Close the door.
4. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
inside when this feature is in use.Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On
1. Unlock the door.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear seat 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.
Canceling the Rear Door Lock
1. Unlock and open the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way down.
3. Do the same 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.
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2-10 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 Keyless Entry System
With this feature, 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 keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry system 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.
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 is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or
a qualified technician for service.
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