1997 Oldsmobile Aurora ignition

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet
(9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range.
This is normal for any remote lock control system. If the
transmitter does not work or if
you have to stand closer to
your vehicle for the transmitter to work,
try this:
0
0
0
0
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See
the instructions
that follow.
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.
If you’re still having trouble, see your Aurora retailer
or a qualified technician for service.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed.
If pressed again within
25 seconds, all doors will unlock.
Pressing the
UNLOCK button will also illuminate the
interior lamps. (See “Illuminated Entry’’
in the Index.) All
doors will lock when
LOCK is pressed. The
trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol
is
pressed, but only when the ignition is off. The trunk
symbol will also work when the ignition
is on, but only
while in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Instant Alarm
When the button with the horn symbol on the key
transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the
headlamps and taillamps will flash for
up to two
minutes. This can be turned
off by pressing the instant
alarm button again, unlocking the vehicle with a key or
by turning
the ignition on.
Resynchronization
If only the instant alarm button works, the transmitter
needs
to be resynchronized to the receiver. Do this by
pressing and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttons for about eight seconds; you must be within
range of the vehicle.
Once the transmitter has been resynchronized, the horn
will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once. The
system should now operate properly.

If you prefer to program the exit seat position, which
moves the seat completely down and back, follow
these steps:
1. Press the SET button on the driver’s door panel. You
will hear one beep.
2. Press one of the memory buttons on the driver’s door
panel.
You will hear one beep, but the seat will not
move at this time.
3. Press the UNLOCK button on the appropriate
transmitter within five seconds. You will hear
two beeps.
This personalization feature will work only when the
vehicle is in PARK
(P). A beep will sound inside the
vehicle when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is
pressed to move the seat and mirrors.
To turn this feature off, pr.ess SET and then UNLOCK
within five seconds.
Delayed Locking
This Personalization feature lets the driver delay the
actual
locking of the vehicle. When the power door lock
switch 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 door lock switch twice within two seconds
will override this feature.
The delayed locking feature can be turned on or
off for
each remote transmitter.
To turn the feature on:
1. Press and hold the power door lock switch
throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock.
2. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter.
The lock delay is still
off and all doors will remain locked.
3. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter
again. Lock delay is now active and
all doors will unlock.
4. Release the power door lock switch.
To turn the feature off, repeat the previous procedure.
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Trunk Remote Trunk Release Lockout
Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key
and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release
Press the TRUNK release
button located to the right of
the steering column to
release the trunk lid.
The
trunk release override
switch must be in the
on position.
The system also works with the Remote Lock Control.
The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only when the ignition is
off. The trunk
symbol will
also work when the ignition is on, but only
while in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N). The
trunk release switch in
the glove
box allows you to
secure items in the trunk.
Move the trunk release switch to
OFF, lock the glove
box and take the key with you. Now the trunk release to
the right of the steering column will not open the trunk.
However, the Remote Lock Control Transmitter will still open the trunk.
Trunk Security Override
The Remote Lock Control transmitter will open the
trunk even
if the override switch is in the OFF position.
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It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can
come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on any airflow selection except RECIRC.
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them
all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Aurora has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on
it can make it
impossible
to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
With the ignition
OFF and the driver’s door open, you’ll
hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your
steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your ignition
and transaxle. And remember
to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
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Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What if’
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove
box.
Move the trunk security override switch to OFF.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key and Remote Lock Control
keychain with you.
Universal Theft-Deterrent
Your Aurora has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With
this system, if your ignition
is off, the SECURITY light
will flash as you open the door. This light
reminds you to
1.
2.
3.
SECURITY
Open the door.
Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
Remote Lock Control System. The SECURITY light
should come on and stay on.
Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go
off
after about 30 seconds. The security system is not
armed until the SECURITY light is off.
If the
SECURITY light stays on or flashes when the
ignition is turned on, there is a problem with the
system and the vehicle should be serviced.
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If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or
Remote Lock Control System, the alarm
will go off. It
will also go
off if the trunk lock or door locks are
damaged. Your vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn
will sound for several minutes, then will go off to save
battery power.
Remember,
the theft-deterrent system won’t be activated
if
you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It
only activates
if you use a power door lock switch or
Remote Lock Control System. You should also
remember that you can start your vehicle with the
correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off, but this
does not shut off the alarm.
Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, lock the door either using a key, or
the
manual door lock switch.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Remote
Lock Control System. Unlocking a door any other
way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key.
You can also turn off the alarm by using the Remote
Lock Control System. The alarm won’t stop if
you try to
unlock
a door any other way.
Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by fist having the driver’s
window down. Activate
the system by locking the doors
with the power door lock switch or the Remote Lock
Control System. Get out of the car and close the door and
wait for the
SECURITY light to go out. Then reach in
through the window, unlock the door with the manual door
lock, and open the door. This should set
off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check
to see
if the horn works. The
horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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PASS-K~~~ 11
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key I1
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
I1 is a passive
theft-deterrent system. It
works when you insert or
remove the key from
the ignition.
PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
I1 system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter
won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key
,
during this time, the vehicle will not start. This
discourages someone from randomly trying different
keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make
a match. The
ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start.
If the
engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on
or
you get the CLEAN KEY. ..WAIT 3 MINUTES message
on the DIC, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the
ignition
off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. The SECURITY light may remain on during this
time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears
to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try
another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to
check the fuses
(see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your
vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition key may be faulty. See your Aurora retailer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key
11.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work. The
SECURITY light will flash and the CLEAN
KEY. ..
WAIT 3 MINUTES message will appear. But you don’t
have to wait three minutes before trying another
ignition key.

See your Aurora retailer or a locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key
I1 to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes
on or PASS-KEY SYSTEM FAULT appears, you will
be able to restart your engine if you
turn it off. Your
PASS-Key
I1 system, however, is not working properly
and must
be serviced by your Aurora retailer. Your
vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system.
If
you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see
your Aurora retailer or
a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
I1 to have a new key made.
New Vehicle CCBreak-InSS
NOTICE:
Your modern Aurora doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See
“Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
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