1997 Oldsmobile Aurora window

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Power Windows
Switches on the driver’s armrest control each of the
windows while the ignition is on or Retained Accessory
Power is active. In addition, each passenger’s door
armrest has
a switch for its own window.
Express-Down Window
The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down
feature. Pull the switch back
for more than a half
second, release it and the window will lower
automatically.
To partially open the window, pull the
switch back and quickly release it.
To stop the window
from lowering, pull the switch again, then release.
To raise the window, hold the switch forward.
Window Lock
Press the right side of the WINDOW LOCK switch on
the driver’s armrest to disable all passenger window
switches. The driver’s window controls will still be
operable. This is a useful feature when you have
children as passengers.
Press the left side of the WINDOW
LOCK switch to
allow passengers
to use their window switches again.
Horn
Nearly the entire surface of the center pad of the
steering wheel
is an active horn switch. Press anywhere
on the pad to sound the horn.
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Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of your steering column also
controls your windshield washer.
To spray washer fluid
on the windshield, pull the lever toward you. The wipers
will clear the window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed. For more washer cycles, pull and
hold the lever.
If the fluid level in the windshield washer bottle is low,
the message
LOW WASHER FLUID will appear in the
Driver Information Center. See “Windshield Washer
Fluid” in the Index.
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In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator.
This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
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Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
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Compass Calibration
Once the compass is calibrated, it does not need to be
recalibrated as long
as the mirror is left in your vehicle
and the vehicle remains in the same geographical zone.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Set the switch on the mirror control to
C/M.
2. Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch on. If the letter C
is not displayed in the mirror compass window, hold
the
CAL switch (on the bottom of the mirror) for
more than
10 seconds. To hold in the CAL switch,
insert a paper clip into the small hole on the bottom
of the mirror housing. The display will show a
number first, but keep holding until the letter
C
appears.
For quick calibration, drive the vehicle
in a
360-degree circle at less than 5 mph (Skdh) until
the display reads
a compass direction.
For normal calibration, drive the vehicle on
your everyday routine, and the compass will
eventually calibrate.
Compass Variance
Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north.
Tn some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cause false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set
the variance
for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map. Note your
zone number.
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2. Hold in the CAL switch (on the bottom of the mirror
housing) for five seconds until the current zone entry
number appears
on the display. To hold in the CAL
switch, insert a paper clip into the small hole on the
bottom of the mirror housing.
Repeatedly press the
CAL switch until the number
for the new zone entry is displayed.
Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop
pressing the CAL switch and the display will show
compass direction within a few seconds.
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 mirror. 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.
Parallel Park Assist Mirror
The passenger’s outside rearview mirror also includes a
tilt-down feature that operates when the shift lever is in
reverse. This feature assists
the driver with improved
rear obstacle detection.
Move the power remote control mirror switch to the
left
(L) or center position to enable this feature. Move
the switch to the right (R) to turn this feature off.

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.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror
When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger
also
warms the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside
rearview mirrors to help clear them
of ice and snow.
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.
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@ Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Aurora. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Comfort Controls
Automatic Electronic Climate Control
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ventilation System
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Passenger Temperature Control
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control
Setting the Clock
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic
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Delco-Bose@ AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape and Compact Disc Player with
Automatic Tone Control
Trunk Mounted CD Changer
Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls for-Audio System
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care
of Your Compact Discs
Power Antenna Mast Care
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Manual Operation
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.
fl UPPER: This setting directs airflow through the
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upper air outlets located in the instrument panel and
door panels.
fl BI-LEVEL: This setting 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.
tflo HEAT This setting 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.
w ' # DEFOG: This setting 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): This setting 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 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 OFF. 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 set to
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.