1997 Oldsmobile Aurora remote control

The seat and mirror positions will be stored for the
number pressed. Repeat the procedure to store another
position with the other number if desired.
To adjust the
seat and mirrors to the stored position, press the number
corresponding to the position. The memory function will
only work with the gearshift in PARK (P).
To stop the automatic movement, move the seat switch
in any direction. For easier exiting, press the
1 and 2
buttons at the same time to move the seat completely
down and back.
Remote Lock Control Personalization
Feature
Each Remote Lock Control transmitter can be
programmed to move the driver’s seat and outside
mirrors to a set memory position when
the transmitter’s
UNLOCK button is pressed. For programming
instructions, see “Personalization Features’’ in the Index.
Heated Front Seat (Option)
This feature will quickly heat the lower cushions and
lower back
of the driver and front passenger seats for
added comfort.
Press the button once
to turn the heater on high. The HI
indicator light below the button will glow. Press it again
to turn the heater
on low. The LO indicator light below
the button will glow. Press
it a third time to turn the
heater
off. The heater will turn off automatically when
the ignition is turned off.
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Here
you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Aurora, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained
are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
Keys
Door Locks
Remote Lock Control
Trunk
Theft
Universal Theft-Deterrent
PASS-Key@
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK
(P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust Running
Your Engine While
You’re Parked
Windows Tilt Wheel
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Cellular Telephone
Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof
Universal Transmitter
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Driver Information Center
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1 Door Locks
Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers
== especially children -= can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be
far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
1 There are several ways to lockand unlock your vehicle.
~ From the outside, use your door key or Remote
Lock Control. From
the inside, to lock the door, rotate the locking
lever forward.
To unlock the door, rotate the locking lever rearward.
There is a red mark
on the switch when the door
is unlocked.
Central Door Unlocking System
If the driver’s door key is held in the unlock position for
more
than one second, all doors will electronically unlock
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Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature
You can program the automatic door locks feature to
change to the following modes:
Mode Operation
0 No automatic door lock or unlock.
1
2
3
All doors automatically lock when
shifted out of PARK (P).
No automatic
door unlock.
All doors automatically lock when shifted
out of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door
automatically unlocks when shifted into
PARK
(P).
All doors automatically lock when shifted
out
of PARK (P). All doors automatically
unlock when shifted into PARK
(P).
Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3.
To change modes:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch doors closed throughout this procedure.
through Step
4.
3. Press the LOCK button on the Remote Lock Control
transmitter. The automatic door locks will remain in
the current mode.
4. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again.
Each time the transmitter’s LOCK button is pressed,
the mode will advance by one, going from Mode
3 to
0 to 1, etc.
NOTE: The door locks will cycle according to the
mode entered while customizing memory door locks.
(Mode
“0” has no feedback.)
5. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic door
locks will remain
in the most recent mode selected.
6. Turn the ignition to OFF,
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To Cancel the Rear Door Lock
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the
way down.
3. Do the same for the
other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Anti-Lockout Feature
The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the
ignition with the driver’s door open. You can override this
feature by holding the power door lock switch for more
than three seconds, unless the engine is running.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the
locks from the inside, then get out and close
the door.
Remote Lock Control
You can lock and unlock
your doors
or unlock your
trunk from about
3 feet
(1
m) up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the key chain
transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry and Science Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
of the device.

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.

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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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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