1995 OLDSMOBILE AURORA light

Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful
in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful
in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system
will make your low-beam headlamps conle on at
a
reduced brightness when:
0 The ignition is ON,
The headlamp switch is OFF, and
0 The transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL are on,
only your low beam headlamps
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be
lit up either.
When it’s dark enough outside, your
low beam
headlamps will change to
full brightness automatically.
The other lamps that come on with your headlamps
will
also come on. When
it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps
will
go off, and your low beam headlamps will change to the
reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the
transaxle into PARK
(P). The DRL will stay off until
you shift out of PARK (P). If it’s dark, you must also
move the Twilight Sentinel control to MIN.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Fog Lamps
To turn on the fog lamps,
first turn
on the parking
lamps or headlamps. Then
press the fog lamp switch.
A light will glow on the
switch when the switch
is
on. To turn off the fog
lamps, press
it again. The
fog lamps will also switch
off when you turn on your
high beam headlamps.
but
will turn on again when you
switch to low beams.
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
INTERIOR LIGHTS TWILIGHT SENTINEL
You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster, radio and
climate control displays and control lights
by rotating the
lNTERlOR 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.
Twilight Sentinel
The Twilight Sentinel Does Two Things:
0 First, depending on how dark it becomes outside, the
Twilight Sentinel turns your headlamps on automatically, when they’re needed. Avoid covering
the sensor located near the windshield, by the defroster
outlet--otherwise your headlamps
will stay on.
Also, it’s possible that your headlamps might go out
if you drive from a dark area into a bright area, such
as a lighted parking lot. If this happens, turn on your
headlamps with the regular headlamp switch.
Second, to light your way when you leave your
vehicle, the Twilight Sentinel will keep your
headlamps
on for as long as three minutes.
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To operate the Twilight Sentinel, rotate the Twilight
Sentinel control to
MAX for a three-minute delay.
Rotate it toward
MIN to reduce the delay. Rotate the
control all the way to
MIN to turn off the Twilight
Sentinel. These
lamps work even
when the ignition is off. To
avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn off
all front and rear reading lamps when leaving your
vehicle.
Front Reading Lamps Rear Reading Lamps
These lamps and
the interior courtesy lamps will come
on when you open a door. They will turn off when
you
turn on the ignition. If the door is left open, they will
turn off after about
10 minutes.
To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed,
press the button behind the lamp you want
on. Press it
again
to turn the lamp off.
These lamps go on when you open the doors. You can
also turn them on by pressing the button to the side of
the lamp. Press it again to turn them off.
These lamps work even when the ignition
is off. To avoid
draining
your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn off all front
and rear reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.
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HomeLink TM Universal Transmitter
(Option)
This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will operate
garage doors and gates, or with the accessory package,
other devices controlled by radio frequency such as
home/office lighting systems and security systems.
The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies
of most current transmitters and is powered by your
vehicle’s battery and charging system. 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.
Programming the Transmitter
Do not use the HomeLink” Transmitter with any
L earage door opener that does not have the “stop and
reverse” safety feature. This includes any garage door
opener model manufxtured before April
1, 1982.
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Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while
programming your transmitter. Follow these steps
to
program up to three channels:
1. If you have previously programmed a HomeLink
channel, proceed to Step
2. Otherwise, hold down
the two outside buttons on the HomeLink
Transmitter
until the red light begins to flash rapidly
(approximately
20 seconds). Then release the
buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and
erases any previous settings for all three channels.
2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter against
the bottom surface
of the HomeLink Transmitter so
that you can still see the red light.
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3. Decide which one of the three channels you want to
program. Using both hands, press the hand-held
transmitter button and the desired button on
the
HomeLink Transmitter. Continue to hold both
buttons through Step
4.
4.
Hold down both buttons until you see the red light
on the HomeLink Transmitter flash rapidly. The
rapid flashing, which could take up to
90 seconds,
indicates that the HomeLink Transmitter has been
programmed. Release both buttons once the light
starts to flash rapidly.
If you have trouble programming the HomeLink
Transmitter, make sure that you have followed the
directions exactly
as described and that the batteries in
the hand-held transmitter are not dead. If you still cannot
program it, rotate your hand-held transmitter end over
end and try again. The HomeLink Transmitter may not
work with older garage door openers that do not meet
current Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If you
cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts,
consult your Aurora retailer or call 1-800-355-35
15.
Be sure to keep your original hand-held transmitter in
case you need to erase and reprogram the HomeLink
Transmitter.
Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, your
hand-held transmitter may stop transmitting after one or two seconds.
If you
are programming from one of these
transmitters,
the HomeLink indicator light may prompt
you to re-activate your hand-held transmitter with
a series
of double blinks. After you re-activate your hand-held
transmitter, the HomeLink light should flash rapidly. If it
flashes slowly, continue to periodically re-activate your
hand-held transmitter until the light flashes rapidly.
Operating the Transmitter
Press the appropriate button on the HomeLink Universal
Transmitter. The red light comes
on while the signal is
being transmitted.
Note that the effective transmission range of the
HomeLink Transmitter may differ from your hand-held
transmitter and from
one channel to another.
Erasing Channels
To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the
two outside buttons
until the red light begins to flash.
Individual channels cannot be erased, but can be
reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the
transmitter explained earlier.
Accessories
Accessories for your HomeLink Universal Transmitter are
available from the manufacturer of
the unit. If you would
like additional information, please call 1-800-355-35 15.
HomeLink is a trademark of Prince Corporation.
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Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
Mirror
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Your Aurora has an electrochromic dayhight rearview
mirror.
The mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind
you. It detects changes
in light, then adjusts for day or
night operation. During the
day the mirror reflects all the light from
behind your car. At night, when the glare is too high, it
changes to the night mode. Then, it reflects only part
of
the light from behind you. When the mirror changes to
the night mode,
it holds that position until glare is no
longer present.
There is an automatic and an off setting. When the
button on the bottom of the mirror is pressed up, the
mirror reacts
to glare conditions automatically. Press the
button again to turn off the automatic setting.
Time Delay
The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which
prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to
the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing
of
the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse mode is another important feature of the
mirror. When the shift lever is placed
in REVERSE (R),
the mirror changes to the day mode. This gives you a
bright image
in the mirror as you back up.
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Convenience Net
Your vehicle has a convenience net just inside the back
wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind
the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in
the
trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.
Two positions exist for the convenience net, depending
on the size of the cargo.
Use this position for small loads. Use this position
for slightly larger loads.
When installing the net in either position, be sure
the
“up label” (A) is pointing up.
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Sun Visors Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
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. men
you open the
cover to either visor vanity mirror,
the lamps will come on.
You can adjust the brightness of
the lamps with the switch.
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