2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA ECO mode

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the
same program type. Press and hold BAND for two
seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON
will appear on the display. The radio may switch to
stronger stations. Press and hold BAND again for two
seconds to turn alternate frequency
off. AF OFF
will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to
other stations. When you turn the ignition off and then on
again, the alternate frequency feature will automatically
be turned on.
Setting Preset PTYs
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite program types (PTYs). These pushbuttons have
factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs
(six FMI and six FM2) by performing the following steps:
1. Press BAND to select FMI or FM2.
2. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program type
select mode.
3. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the PTY you
set will return.
RDS Messages
ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.
When an alert announcement comes on the current
radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will
hear the announcement, even
if the volume is muted
or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing. If the
cassette tape or compact disc player is playing, play will
stop during the announcement. You will not be able
to turn
off alert announcements.
ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency
broadcast system. This feature is not supported by
all RDS stations.
INFO (Information): If the current station has a
message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this
button to see the message. The message may display
the artist and song title, call in phone numbers, etc.
If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it
will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the
message at your own speed, press the INFO button
repeatedly. A new group of words will appear on
the display with each press. Once the complete
message has been displayed, INFO will disappear from
the display until another new message is received.
The old message can be displayed by pressing
the INFO button until a new message is received or a
different station is tuned to.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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CLEAN PLAYR (Clean Player): This message may
also appear on the radio display to indicate that
the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.
It will still
play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible
to prevent damage to the tapes and player. For
additional information see
Care of Your Cassette Tape
Player
on page 3-74.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Playing a Compact Disc
With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc
should begin playing.
If you want to insert a CD when
the ignition is
off, first press the eject button or the
RCL knob.
When the disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be
displayed. If you select an
EQ setting for your CD, it will
he activated each time yo11 play a (70
As each new track starts to play, the track number will
appear on the display.
If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc
Messages’’ later in this section.
1 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. Release it to play the passage. The
display will show elapsed time.
2 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
advance quickly within a track. You wiil hear sound at a
reduced volume. Release it to play the passage. The
display will show elapsed time.
4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the
tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
RDM and the track number
will appear on the display.
Press this pushbutton again to turn
off random mode.
AUTO
EQ (Automatic Equalizer): Press this button to
select the desired equalization setting while playing a
compact disc. The equalization will be automatically set
whenever you play a compact disc. See “AUTO
EQ”
listed previously for more information.
< SEEK > : Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track
if more than eight seconds have
played. Press the right arrow to go
to the next track. It
you hold this button or press it more than once, the
player will continue moving backward or forward through
the disc.
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4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to play the
tracks on the discs in random, rather than sequential,
order. If you press
SEEK while in the random mode,
discs and tracks will be scanned randomly. Press this
button again
to turn off the random feature and return to
normal operation.
5 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to select the next disc in
the magazine. Each time you press SIDE, the disc
number will be displayed.
RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see what track is
currently playing. Press RCL again within five seconds
to see how long the track has been playing. EL TM
will appear on the display when in elapsed time mode.
When a new track starts
to play, the track number
will also appear. Press RCL a third time and the time of
day will be displayed.
< SEEK > : Press the right or the left arrow to go to
the next or
to the previous tracks on the disc.
< SCAN > : Press and hold the right arrow until
SCAN appears on the display. The disc will scan to the
next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the
next track. Press this button again to stop scanning.
To scan a few seconds of each loaded disc, press and
hold the right arrow for two seconds until P SCAN
appears on the display. Press SCAN again to stop
scanning. AM FM:
Press this button to listen to the radio when
a
CD is playing.
TP/CD (Tape): Press this button
to play a CD when
listening to the radio. You can also press this button to
switch between playing a cassette tape, a CD and
the CD changer.
Compact Disc Errors
If an error appears on the display, an error has occurred
and the compact disc temporarily cannot play.
The CD changer will send an error message to the
receiver to indicate:
PLAYER OPEN: CD Changer Door Open.
Completely close the door
to restore normal
operation.
NO CD’S: CD Changer Cartridge Empty. Try the
magazine again with a disc loaded on one of
the trays.
CHECK CD
#: If this error message is displayed while
trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or
changer, the following conditions may have caused the
error:
You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
becomes smoother
the disc should play.
try again.
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How to Reset the Oil Life System
The GM Oil Life SystemTM calculates when to change
your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime
your oil is changed, reset the system
so it can
calculate when the next oil change is required.
If a
situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a
CHANGE OIL SOON message being turned on,
reset the system.
Always reset the engine Oil Life System to
100% after
every oil change. It will not reset itself.
To reset the OIL LIFE reminder, do the following:
1. With the ignition on, press the SELECT right arrow
on the DIC until you enter the OIL mode. The
current OIL LIFE percentage will be displayed.
2. Press and hold the DIC RESET button for about
five seconds. After five seconds, the display will
show OIL LIFE
XXX%. If OIL LIFE XXX% does not
appear on the display after about five seconds,
see your dealer for service. After you release the
DIC RESET button,
OIL LIFE 100% will appear
on the display.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean
your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or
rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment.
If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the
filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting
it
in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into
streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by
taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If you have a
problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center
for help.
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If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle
should be parked on a level surface.
A low coolant level should be indicated by a LOW
ENGINE COOLANT message on the Driver Information
Center.
If it is, you may have a leak at the pressure
cap or
in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator,
water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Heater
and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them.
If you
do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you
run the engine,
it could lose all coolant. That
could cause an engine fire, and you could be
burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the
vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check
to see
if the electric engine cooling fans are running.
If the engine is overheating, both fans should be
running.
If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
Notice: Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty.
See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode’’ in the Index for information on driving to a
safe place
in an emergency.
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To reset (calibrate) the system:
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Press the SELECT right arrow on the DIC until you
enter the GAGE mode. Then press the SELECT
down arrow until TIRE PRESSURE appears on the
display.
3. Press and hold the DIC RESET button for about
five seconds. After five seconds, the display will
show TIRE PRESSURE RESET. If TIRE
PRESSURE RESET does not appear on the
display after about five seconds, see your dealer for
service. After you release the DIC RESET button,
TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL will appear on the
display.
The system completes the calibration process during
driving. Calibration time can take
45 to 90 minutes,
depending on your driving habits. After the system has
been calibrated, the system will alert the driver that
a tire is low, up to a maximum speed of
65 mph
(1 05 km/h).
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also
check for damaged tires or wheels. See
When It Is Time
for New Tires on page 5-65 and Wheel Replacement
on page
5-68 for more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation
is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services,” in Section
6, for scheduled
rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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Trip routing Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Trip interruption expense benefits
0 Dealership locator service
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance specifically excludes
coverage for mounting, dismounting or changing of snow
tires, chains or other traction devices.
In some cases, where service is impractical, the driver
may be authorized to obtain other service for which
reimbursement is provided.
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Oldsmobile’s comprehensive warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
0 Location of vehicle
Telephone number of your location
Vehicle model, year and color
Mileage of vehicle
0 Vehicle license plate number
Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in
Oldsmobile’s judgement, the claims become excessive
in frequency or type of occurrence.
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we’re only a phone call
away. Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance:
1 -800-442-OLDS (6537), text telephone (lTY) users,
call 1-888-889-2438.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
Courtesy Transportation
Oldsmobile has always exemplified quality and value in
its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your
ownership experience, we and our participating dealers
are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer
support program for new vehicles.
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Navigation System ...................................... 3-69
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
........... 5-101
New Vehicle
Break-In
...................................... 2-23
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-32
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 3
Oil Engine
....................................................... 5-1 5
Pressure Light
............................................. 3-42
Oil Life
.......................................................... 3-48
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-28
Onstar@ System
........................................ 2-39
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-40
Onstar@ Services
............................................ 2-39
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
.................................... 2-40
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment
............................................ 3-27
Outside Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-38
Curb View Assist Mirror
................................ 2-37
Heated Mirrors
............................................ 2-38
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-37 Outside
Curb View Assist Mirror
........................ 3-58
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
... 5-28
Overriding Lock Delay
..................................... 2-12
Owners, Canadian
.............. ......................... II
Owner’s Information .................................... 7-10
Parade Dimming
............................................. 3-19
Park (P) Shifting Into
............................................ 2-30
Shifting Out
of .................................... 2-32
Parking Brake
........................................................ 2-29
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-32
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check
....................................... 6-12
Parking on Hills
.............................................. 4-42
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 6-15
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................... 6-16
Passenger Temperature Control
........................ 3-27
Passing
................................................. 4-13, 4-41
PASS-Key@
Ill ................................................ 2-21
PASS-Key@
I II Operation .......... ................. 2-21
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