1997 Oldsmobile Aurora park assist

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.

Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time.
In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system
is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Magnasteer TM
Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer TM, a
steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you
feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease
when parking yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced
driver or beginner, each of
us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving
on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going
in the same direction. If you’ve ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition
of your tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re
in a curve, speed
is the one factor you can control.
Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve.
Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control
systems
-- steering and acceleration -- have to do their
work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden
acceleration can demand
too much of those places. You
can lose control. Refer to “Traction Control System” in
the Index.
What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the
accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want
it
to go, and slow down.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should
adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds
are
based on good weather and road conditions. Under less
favorable conditions
you’ll want to go slower.

Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parking
..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel
................................. 6-31
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light ......................... 2-70
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-41
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 1 1
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-20
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-46
BTSICheck
................................... 7-41
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-33
Exterior Front
................................ 6-34
Exterior Rear
................................ 6-39
Interior Lamps
............................... 6-43
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-73
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2-16,2-32,2-33,4-29, 4-35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-39
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 13. 3- 19
Care
....................................... 3-30
Errors
................................. 3-14, 3-19
Cellular Telephone Package
....................... 2-59
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-3 1
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30 Chains.
Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-52
Change Oil Message
............................ 2-83
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-24
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-83
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-46
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-59
Child Restraints
................................ 1-35
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-37
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-39
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-41
TopStrap
................................... 1-36
Wheretoput
................................ 1-35
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-57
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-63
Cleaner.Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
....... .......... 6-58
Fabric
...................................... 6-53
Glass
....................................... 6-56
Inside of Your Aurora
......................... 6-53
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-55
LampLenses
................................ 6-57
Leather
..................................... 6-55
Outside of Your Aurora ........................ 6-57
Special Problems
............................. 6-54
Stains
...................................... 6-54
Tires
....................................... 6-58
Vinyl
....................................... 6-55
Wheels
..................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades
.............. 2-39, 6-56
Climate Controls
................................ 3-2
Automatic Electronic
........................... 3-2
9-2
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Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-6 1
Lamps
........................................ 2-44
Courtesy
.................................... 2-47
Interior
..................................... 2-46
On Reminder
................................ 2-37
Panel
....................................... 2-46
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Level Control. Electronic
......................... 4-31
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-46
Lighter
....................................... 2-57
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20, 2-69
Battery Warning
.............................. 2-70
Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning
............ 2-72, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-70
Engine Oil Pressure Light
...................... 2-77
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Parlung Brake Indicator
........................ 2-7 1
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7, 2-69
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-75
Traction Active
................................ 4-9
Traction Control System Active
.............. 2-73, 4-9
Traction Control System Warning
........... 2-72, 4-10
Traction Off Warning .......................... 4- 10
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-8
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Cylinders
................................... 7-40
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-42
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-40
Delayed
Locking
............................. 2- 12 Memory Door
............................ 2.5, 2.11
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security ............................. 2-7
Trunk
...................................... 2-15
Window
.................................... 2-34
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-44
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-40
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
Magnasteer
TM ................................ 4-11
Maintenance, Normal Replacement
Parts ............ 6-74
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-46
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-43
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-44
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-59
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-75
MaxifuseRelay Center
.......................... 6-63
Memory Door Locks ........................ 2-5, 2-11
Memory Seat and Mirrors
........................ 2-11
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-50
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-54
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview .............. 2-50
Heated Outside
............................... 2-54
Memory
.................................... 2-11
Parallel Park Assist
........................... 2-53
9-6

Power Remote Control ......................... 2-53
Visor Vanity. Illuminated
....................... 2-58
With Compass
............................... 2-50
MMT
......................................... 6-3
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-56
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-26
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-20
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............. 6-74
Odometer
.................................... 2-67
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-67
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-82
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-77
Oil Pressure Message
............................ 2-82
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5- 14
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-39
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-59
Parallel Park Assist Mirror
........................ 2-53
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-25
Shifting Into
................................. 2-29
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-3 1
Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-16
Brake
...................................... 2-28
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-71
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-42
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-32
With a Trailer
........................... 4-37. 4-38
Passenger Position
.................... 1 - 19. 1-25. 1-31
Passenger Temperature Control
.................... 3-10
Passing
....................................... 4-13
PASS-Key I1
................................. 2-19
Perimeter Lighting
.............................. 2-48
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-43
Personalization Features
......................... 2-11
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-59
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-31
Antenna Service
.............................. 7-39
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-53
Seat
.......................................... 1-2
Seatback Recliner
.............................. 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-11
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-34
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-22
Power Seat
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-3
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-18
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Lots
....................................... 2-17
9-7

Radio Reception .............................. 3-29
Radios
.................................. 3-11. 3-17
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 18
Reading Lamps ........................... 2-49. 2-50
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-67
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-7
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-25
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-29
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-25
Seat Cushion. Removing
....................... 6-65
Towing
..................................... 5-13
Rear Storage Armrest
............................ 2-55
Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-39
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-50
Compass Calibration
.......................... 2-52
Compass Variance
............................ 2-52
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-50
Heated Outside
............................... 2-54
Parallel Park Assist
........................... 2-53
With Compass
............................... 2-50
RecallonDIC
................................. 2-86
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............... 7-44
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-74
Remote Rear
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-5
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 15
Remote Lock Control ............................. 2-8
Memory Seat and Mirrors
.................. 1-3, 2- 1 1
Personalization ............................... 2- 11
Resynchronization
............................. 2-9
Security Feedback
............................ 2- 10 Replacement
Bulbs ...................................... 6-72
Parts
....................................... 6-74
Wheel
...................................... 6-50
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-47
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Checking
................................... 1-46
Child
....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-6
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-47
Systemcheck
................................ 7-40
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-22
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-26
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-35
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-46
Restraints
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-19
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-46
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care ....................................... 6-56
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-31
Children
.................................... 1-33
Driver Position
............................... 1-11
Extender
.................................... l-46
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-11
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-14, 1-44, 1-45
Larger Children
.............................. 1-43
LapBelt
.................................... 1-32
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1-11, 1-25
9-8

Questions and Answers ........................ 1 . 10
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-25
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-29
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-25
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.7, 2.69
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-47
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1 . 19
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.............. 1-13
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-33
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1 . 18
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Defects, Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seat Cushion. Removing the Rear
.................. 6-65
Seatback. Reclining Front
......................... 1-5
Seats Controls
..................................... 1-2
Heated
...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-3
Memory Seat and Mirrors
.................. 1.3. 2. 1 1
Power ....................................... 1-2
Removing the Rear Cushion
.................... 6-65
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1-37. 1-39. 1-41
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-27
Security Feedback
.............................. 2-10
Selectable Shift
................................ 2-28
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................. 8-9
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-75
Manuals. Ordering
............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-6 1
Safety Chains .................................. 4-35
...
Publications. Ordering .......................... 8-9
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-9
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Aurora
........... '1 -25
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-58
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-25
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-25
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-29
Out
of Park (P) ............................... 2-31
Selectable
................................... 2-28
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1-13
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-36
Shdding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-29
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-34
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-73
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-74
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-67
SRS
......................................... 1-19
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-54
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-41
Steam
........................................ 5-15
Steering ...................................... 4-11
In Emergencies
............................... 4-12
Magnasteer
TM ................................ 4-11
Power
...................................... 4-11
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-35
Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-10. 3-28
Storage Compartments ........................... 2-54
Starting
Your Engine
............................ 2-22
Tips ........................................ 4-11
9-9