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Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions
ACC and
RUN are ON positions that allow you to
operate your electrical accessories, such
as the radio.
Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in the ignition, in the OFF
position, you will hear a warning chime when you open
the driver’s door.
Retained Accessory Power
After you turn your 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.
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:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Aurora is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
To Start Your 4.0 Liter Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key
to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
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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.
L
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, lightly 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 sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
your vehicle has an electrical failure.
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.
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Settingtheclock ................................ 3-9
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-49
Shift, Brake-Transaxle Interlock
.............. 2-21, 2-27
Sound Equipment. Adding
.............. 2-57.3-29, 6-52
Sound Systems
.................................. 3-9
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-29
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-60
Speech Impaired Customer Assistance
............... 8-2
Speedcontrol
.................................. 2-34
Speedometer
................................... 2-61
Starting Your Car (Jump Starting)
................... 5-2
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 16
Emergencies
................................ 4- 11
Variable Assist (Magnasteer)
................... 4- 10
Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System
.......... 3-28
Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control
......... 3-8
Stereo Sound Systems
............................ 3-9
StorageArmrest
................................ 2-55
Storage, Garage Door Opener
..................... 2-44
Storing Your Vehicle
............................ 6-27
Stuck, If Your Car is
............................. 5-30
Sunroof
....................................... 2-54
Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag)
............ 1 - 17
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-20
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle
... 2-20,2-23,2-25. 2-27
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Stains
........................................ 6-45
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
................................. 2-30
SunVisors
.................................... 2-53 Tachometer
.................................. 2-62
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-32
Temperature Control (Dual)
........................ 3-6
Temperature Gage
.............................. 2-69
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Deterrent System, PASS-Key
I1 ................ 2-13
Theftlock@
.................................... 3-25
Thermostat
.................................... 6-21
Third Gear
.................................... 2-22
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-30
Time (Setting the Clock)
.......................... 3-9
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-29
Tire
.......................................... 6-34
Balance
.................................... 6-40
Chains
................................ 5-29, 6-42
Flat
....................................... 5-21
Inflation
.................................... 6-35
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-36
Pressure
.................................... 6-35
Quality Grading
............................. 6-39
Replacement
................................ 6-38
Rotation
.................................... 6-37
Spare, Compact
.............................. 5-29
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-26
Towing aTrailer
.................................... 4-30
Yourvehicle
................................. 5-8
Hookups .............................. 5-10, 5-11
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-8
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