1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA ECO mode

Automatic Operation
Press the AUTO-PUSH knob when you want the system
to automatically adjust to changes in the temperature
inside the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun
load on the vehicle. When the system
is set for 4%
automatic operation, air will come from the floor, upper
or the windshield outlets depending on the temperature
inside the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun
load. Fan speed will vary as the system reaches and
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maintains the comfort setting you have selected.
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To find your comfort setting, start with the system in
automatic mode by depressing the AUTO-PUSH knob.
Adjust
the comfort setting by using the red and blue
buttons located below the digital display until you reach a
value of
75 OF (24"C), on the display. Give the vehicle
about
20 minutes to stabilize and then adjust the comfort
setting
if necessary, through the use of the red and blue
buttons. The display will show
the comfort setting for five
seconds and then it will show the outside temperature.
In cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan
to avoid blowing cold air. The length
of the delay
depends on the engine coolant temperature and the
outside temperature. Rotating the AUTO FAN knob will
override this delay by turning off the automatic fan
mode and changing the fan speed. Your
automatic electronic climate control system has
two sun sensors located on the top of the instrument
panel that detect direct sunlight. To keep you and your
passengers comfortable, the system may supply cooler
air to the
side towards the sun. Be careful not to put
anything over these sun sensors. The automatic
electronic climate control system may not operate
correctly if these sensors are covered.
To change the automatic electronic climate control
display from an English display to a Metric display, hold
down the OFF button located in the Driver Information
Center for five seconds. The display in the Driver
Information Center will also change from an English to
a Metric display.
To return to an English display, repeat
the above procedure.
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You may override the automatic airflow distribution by
rotating the AUTO-PUSH knob. After you rotate this
knob, the comfort setting will be displayed for five
seconds then the outside temperature will be displayed.
The fan control will remain in the automatic control
mode unless you rotate the AUTO FAN knob to select a
manual fan speed.
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fl Upper: Directs airflow through the upper air
outlets located in the instrument panel and door panels.
fl Bi-Level: Directs the airflow through both the
upper air outlets and the lower floor outlets. There is
also a small amount
of air directed to the front defroster
and the side window defrosters.
$/ Heat: Directs most of the airflow to the lower
floor outlets with some airflow directed to the side
window defrosters. There is also a small amount of
airflow directed to the front defroster.
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' / Defog: Directs the majority of the airflow to the
lower floor outlets and the front defroster. A small
amount of airflow is directed
to the side window
defroster outlets. This mode can be useful to remove the
moisture from the inside
of the windshield when the
outside temperature is cold or the humidity is high.
DEF (Defrost): Directs the majority of the airflow
to the windshield with some airflow to the side window
defrosters and lower floor outlets. To increase the fan
speed, rotate the AUTO FAN knob to the right.
RECIRC: Press this button to limit the amount of
outside air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when
you are trying to cool the interior of the vehicle quickly
or limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle
for some other reason. The RECIRC button and the
AUTO-PUSH knob may be selected at the same time.
The system will remain in RECIRC
for 12 minutes or
until the ignition is turned off, then the system will
return back
to the previously selected mode. RECIRC
may be selected in all manual airflow modes except
FRONT Defrost.
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Operating the RECIRC mode in cold temperatures or
under high humidity conditions may cause moisture to
form on the inside of the windshield. If this condition
occurs, deselect the RECIRC button.
A/C ON: Press this button to turn the air conditioning
on and off. If the system is operating in the automatic
mode, the A/C
ON indicator light will automatically
illuminate.
In the auto mode, the A/C compressor will
only operate when the system determines it is needed.
OFF: Rotate the AUTO-PUSH knob to the OFF
position. Turning the system off will cause the fan to
turn off and the airflow to be directed out the lower floor
outlets. The system will still try to keep the interior of
the vehicle at the previously chosen comfort setting. The
outside temperature will show in the display when the
system is
OFF.
Air Conditioning
The air conditioner cools, dehumidifies and filters the
air for the inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor is enabled in all
modes unless the A/C
ON button is in the off position
(indicator light will not be illuminated). However, the
air conditioning compressor will not operate when the
outside temperature is below 44°F
(7 "C). When the
air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight
changes in your vehicle's engine speed and power. This
is normal, because the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off
to keep the desired cooling and
help fuel economy.
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
the hot
air out. This reduces the time required to cool the
interior of the vehicle to a comfortable level.
If the
system is in the automatic mode (AUTO-PUSH knob
indicator light
is on), during very hot days the system
will automatically
go to the RECIRC mode and the
temperature door will
be positioned at the full cold position
for maximum cooling. You can choose the extreme comfort setting of
60°F ( 16 " C), but the system will not cool any
faster by choosing the extreme comfort setting.
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RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station'being
played. or to display the clock. To change what is
normally shown on the display (station or time), press
the RCL buttonuntil you see the display you want, then
hold the RCL button until the display flashes.
If you
press the button when the ignition is
off, the clock will
show for a few seconds.
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AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FM1 or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
TUNE: .Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it. to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you're not
using it.
SEEK:.l?ress the up or 'down arrow to go to the
next higher
or lower station. 'The sound will be muted
while seeking.
SCAN: Press this button and release it to listen to
stations for a few seconds.
The radio will go to a station,
stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Press the button again to stop scanning. The sound will
be muted while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the
display.
If you press SCAN for more than two seconds,
the radio will change to PSCAN mode. PSCAN will
appear on the display.
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PSCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and
PSCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to
the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop
for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Press SCAN again to stop scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
15 stations (five AM, five FMl and five FM2).
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Press AM-FM to. select the band.
Find the station you want by using
TUNE or SEEK.
Press TONE to select the graph that best suits the
type of station selected.
Press
and hold one of the five numbered buttons.
The sound will mute. When
it returns, release the
button. Whenever you press that numbered button,
the station you set wili return and the
TONE
equalization that you selected will also be
automatically selected for that button.
Lf you manually tune or use SEEK or SCAN to find a
frequency stored
in a preset, the TONE equalization stored
for that frequency will not
be recalled. Always check the
display first to make sure you have the correct band.
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Odometer .................................... 2-6 1
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-61
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6- 10
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-76
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-72
Oil Pressure Message
............................ 2-76
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-14
Overheating Engine
............................. 5 - 14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-54
Parade Dimming
............................... 2-45
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-23
Shifting Into
................................. 2-27
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-29
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-26
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-66
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-41
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-30
With a Trailer
........................... 4-37. 4-38
PASS-Key
I1 2-17
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-24
Passenger Temperature Control
..................... 3-9
Passing ....................................... 4-12
Perimeter Lighting
.............................. 2-46
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-
12
Parking Lots
....................................... 2-15
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Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-54
Antenna Mast Care
............................. 3-28
Antennaservice
.............................. 7-38
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-49
Retained
. Accessory ........................... 2-20
Seat
......................................... 1-1
Seatback Recliner .............................. 1-4
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-32
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-26
Radios
.................................. 3-11. 3-17
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-17
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-47
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-62
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-25
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-28
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-24
Towing
..................................... 5-13
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Rearview Mirror. Electrochromic Daymight
......... 2-48
Power
Seat
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