1998 Oldsmobile Aurora key

Headlamps
0 Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
Instrument Panel Lights
0 License Plate Lamps
-‘a- / , Turn the band to this symbol to turn on:
Headlamps
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
Instrument Panel Lights
License Plate Lamps
Turn the band to
OFF to turn off the 1ampsAights.
Lamps On Reminder
If the headlamp switch is left on you’ll hear a warning
chime when you turn the ignition
off, remove the key
from
the ignition and open the driver’s door.
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Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument
displays during daylight while your headlamps are on.
This feature operates with the light sensor for the
twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the
light sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able
to dim your instrument panel displays once again.
Perimeter Lighting
When the UNLOCK button on the remote lock control
transmitter is pressed, the headlamps, parking lamps,
back-up lamps and cornering lamps will come on
if it is
dark enough outside according to the twilight sentinel.
Exit Lighting
With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for
25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition.
This will give you time to find the door pull handle or
lock switches when you exit the vehicle.
Illuminated Entry
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote lock control
transmitter and the interior courtesy lamps will come on
and stay on for up to a minute. The lamps will turn
off
immediately by pressing the LOCK button on the
remote lock control transmitter, starting the ignition or
activating the power door locks. This
option can be programmed on or
off for each
driver’s transmitter.
To turn the feature off
1. Turn the ignition key to OFF
2. Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this
procedure. All doors will lock.
3. Press the instant alarm button on the remote lock
control transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains on at
this time and the horn will chirp two times.
4. Press the instant alarm button on the remote lock
control transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is
disabled and the horn will chirp one time.
5. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting
option is now
off.
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To turn the feature on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the ignition key to OFF
Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this
procedure. All doors will
lock.
Press the instant alarm button on the remote lock
control transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains off
at this time and the horn will chirp one time.
Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter
again. Perimeter lighting is now enabled and the
horn will chirp two times.
Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting
option
is now on.
This procedure changes the mode for only the
transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure
will need to be repeated for the second transmitter.
Front Reading Lamps
These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come
on when you open a door. They will turn
off when you
turn on the ignition. If a door is left open, they will
turn
off after about 10 minutes.
To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed,
press the button behind the lamp you want on. Press it
again to turn the lamp
off.
These lamps work even when the ignition is off. To
avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn
off all front and rear reading lamps when leaving
your vehicle.
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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.
Front Storage Armrest
The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it,
lift the front edge. Inside you will find storage for
cassettes, compact discs and coins.
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When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one
of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a driver information system
that works along with the warning lights and gages. See
“Driver Information System” in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay
on
for about 70 seconds. If the
driver’s belt is already
buckled, neither the chime
nor
the light will come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR
BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag”
in the Index.
AIR BAG
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should
go out. This means
the system
is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for
a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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Battery Warning Light
This light will come on
briefly when you start the
vehicle, as a check to show
VOLTS
you it is working, then it
should go out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
A warning chime and the message CHECK CHARGE
SYSTEM may also come on. Have it checked right
away. Driving while this light
is on could drain
your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and climate control.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one
part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
This light should come on
when you turn the ignition
BRAKE (o>
key to-START. If it doesn’t
come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you if there’s a problem. FLUID
If this warning light stays on after you start the engine,
there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system
inspected right away.

If the light and chime come on while you are driving,
pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that
the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer
to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still
on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake warning light
is on. Driving with the
i brake warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the
road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle
towed for service.
Parking Brake Indicator Light
When the ignition is on,
PARK
this light will come on when
you set your parking brake.
The light will stay
on if
your parking brake doesn’t
release fully.
If you try to drive off with the parking brake set,
a chime will also come on until you release the
parking brake.
This light should also come on when you turn the
ignition key to
START. If it doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed
so it will be ready to remind you if the parking
brake hasn’t released fully.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, the light(s) will
come on when you start
on for several seconds.
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your engine and may stay
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Traction Control System Warning Light
TRACTION
OFF
This warning light should
come on briefly as you start
the engine.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to
OFF. Or, if the
light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs
service.
If the regular brake system warning light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock
brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System
Warning Light” earlier in this section.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there
is a problem. If
the warning light doesn’t corne on then, have it fixed
so it
will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If it
stays
on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be
a problem with your traction control system and your
vehicle may need service. When this warning light
is
on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
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