1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA Owners Manual

Power Remote Control Mirror
The controls on the far left
of the instrument panel
control both outside
rearview mirrors. Move the
center switch
to the left to
select the driver’s side
rearview mirror, or
to the
right to select the
passenger’s side rearview
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Then press the arrows to adjust each mirror
so that you
can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.
To lock the controls, leave the selector switch in the
middle
position.
When,you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger
also warms the driver’s and passenger’s outside
rearview mirrors
to help clear them of ice and snow.
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.
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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.
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Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option)
When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger
also warms the optional heated driver’s outside rearview
mirror to help clear it of ice and snow. This is an
electrochromic mirror that operates with the same
controls as the Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
Mirror, and it works the same way. See “Electrochromic
Daymight Rearview Mirror” earlier in this section.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box.
To open, pull the latch release on the left side of the
glove box door.
Front Storage Armrest
The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it,
lift the front edge. 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. Push the cupholder
forward
to lock it when in use. Press the cupholder back
to its recessed position when not in use.
111 down the bolster in the back seat to reveal cupholders
and
an armrest, which opens into a storage area.
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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 slightly larger loads.
When installing the net in either position, be sure the
“up label”
(A) is pointing up.
Use this position for small loads.
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Push and release the cover to reveal the front ashtray,
lighter and accessory power outlet.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn
into your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire, causing
damage.
To open either rear ashtray, press and release the cover.
To clean an ashtray, make sure the cover is open fully,
then lift out the ashtray by pulling on the snuffer.
To use a lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready,
it will pop back by itself.
I NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you
do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
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Sun Visors Illuminated 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.
When you open the cover to the driver or passenger side
visor vanity mirror, the lamps will come
on. You can
adjust the brightness of the lamps with the switch by
sliding the lever up or down.
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Accessory Power Outlet
The power outlet inside the front ashtray can be used to
plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone,
CB radio, etc. Follow the proper installation instructions
that
are included with any electrical equipment you
install. The accessory power outlet is off if the ignition
is turned
off.
I NOTICE:
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When using the accessory power outlet, the
maximum load
of any electrical equipment
should
not exceed 15 amps.
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.
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To open the sunroof, press the control switch rearward
and release it to open the glass panel and sunshade.
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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.
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/offke 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.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)
Ths 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 universal transmitter with any garage
door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse’’
safety feature. This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April
1, 1982.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door you are programming!
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 not previously programmed a universal
transmitter channel, proceed to Step
2. Otherwise,
hold down the two outside buttons on the uniyersal
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 universal transmitter
so
that you can still see the red light.
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
universal transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons
through Step
4.
4. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light
on the universal transmitter flash rapidly. The rapid
flashing, which could take up to
90 seconds,
indicates that the universal transmitter has been
programmed. Release both buttons once the light
starts to flash rapidly.
If you have trouble programming the universal
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 universal 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.
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