2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA window

The RainsenseTM system is activated by moving the
wiper lever up to the INT position and turning the
INT ADJ band to one
of the five sensitivity levels within
the delay area. The bottom INT ADJ position is the
lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more
rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes.
You can increase the sensitivity of the system and the
frequency of wipes by turning the INT ADJ band
away from you to the higher sensitivity levels. The top
position is the highest sensitivity setting, level five.
A single wipe will occur each time you turn the INT ADJ
band to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the
sensitivity level has been increased.
Notice: The wipers must be turned off when going
through a car wash to avoid damage.
The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are
not affected by the RainsenseTM function. The
system can be overridden at any time by manually
changing the wiper control to
LO or HI speed.
Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the
exterior glass surface directly in front of the
rainsensor. Doing this could cause the rainsensor
to malfunction.
Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of your steering column also
controls your windshield washer. To spray washer
fluid on the windshield, push the button on the end
of
the lever. The wipers will clear the window and then
either stop or return
to your preset speed. For more
washer cvcles, push and hold the button.
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.
Ice build up can block washer nozzles. Remove ice for
proper operation.
If the fluid level in the windshield washer bottle is low,
the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear on
the
DIC. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38.
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Battery Load Management
The battery load management feature is designed to
monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when
the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During
times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a
higher rpm setting than normal to make sure the
battery charges. High electrical loads may occur when
several of the following are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, blower fan, heated
seats and engine cooling fans.
If your vehicle’s battery remains in a heavy discharge
condition for a long period of time, the fan, rear
defogger, heated seats and heated mirrors will be
disabled and the DIC will display BATTERY SAVER
ACTIVE. This can happen either under long periods of
idling or low speed driving with high electrical loading,
or in the event of a charging system fault.
Accessory Power Outlets
With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or
CB radio.
The accessory power outlet
(1 2-volt) is located on the
front passenger’s side of the vehicle, near the floor
on the console.
Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be pulled
down to access the accessory power outlet.
If it
does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with
the protective cap.
The accessory power outlet will only operate when the
ignition is in
ON and for 10 minutes after turning the
ignition
off. If you would like the accessory power outlet
to operate regardless of ignition position, and for
extended periods of time, see “Engine Compartment
Fuse Block under
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-92 or contact your dealer.
Noficer When using an accessory power outlet,
maximum eieciricai ioaa rnusi noi exceeci i5 amps.
Always turn off any electrical equipment when
not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain your battery.
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Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of
the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more
information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later
in
this section.
To change the automatic climate control display from an
English display to a metric display, push the
OFF
button located in the Driver Information Center (DIC) for
several seconds. The display in the
DIC will also
change from an English to a metric display.
To return to
an English display, repeat the procedure.
Manual Operation
FAN: Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turning this
knob cancels automatic operation and places the system
in manual mode. Press the knob to return to automatic
operation.
Temperature Control: Maintain the temperature inside
the vehicle using the red and blue arrows located
below the digital display. Push the red arrow for a
warmer temperature level and the blue arrow for
a cooler temperature level. Your selected temperature
setting will be shown on the digital display for five
seconds, and then the outside temperature will be
displayed. To change
the current mode, use the left knob
to select
one of the following:
OFF: Turning the left knob to OFF will cause the fan to
turn
off and the airflow to be directed through the
floor outlets. The display will show the outside
temperature when the system is set to OFF.
/I‘ (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets. #
(Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of
the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then
directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets.
Some air may be directed toward the windshield.
In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper
outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.
I# (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the
floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard
outlets (for the side windows) and some air directed to
the windshield.
The left knob can also be used to select the defog or
defrost mode. Information on defogging and defrosting
can be found later in this section.
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(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air coming into the vehicle.
It can be
used to prevent outside air and odors from entering
your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on or
off. When the button is pressed,
an indicator light will come on. The recirculation mode
cannot be used with the defrost mode.
a AK (Air Conditioning): Press this button to
override the automatic system and turn the air
conditioning system on or
off. When A/C is pressed, an
indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that air conditioning is activated. When in
AUTO
the air conditioning compressor will come on
automatically, as necessary.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps reduce the time it
takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
3. Select NC.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air,
so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Sensors
The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar
radiation and the air inside of your vehicle, then uses the
information to maintain the selected temperature by
initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan
speed and the air delivery system. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the
sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary no not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the windshield,
or the system will not work properly.
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Defogging and Defrosting
There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your
windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of
fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the
defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly.
+> (Defog): This mode directs the air equally between
the windshield and the floor outlets. When you select
this mode, the system turns
off recirculation and runs the
air conditioning compressor unless the outside
temperature is at or below freezing.
9 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield and the outboard outlets (for the side
windows), with some air directed to the floor outlets. In
this mode, the system will automatically run the air
conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be
selected while in the defrost mode.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger
on or
off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the
rear window as possible. At
speeds above
30 mph (48 km/h), the defogger will
operate continuously until you press the
REAR
button again. After 10 minutes of driving below 30 mph
(48 km/h), the defogger will turn off automatically. If
you need additional warming time, push the button
again. The system will then operate for five minutes
before going
off by itself.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the
mirrors will heat to help clear fog
or frost from the
surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger
button is pressed.
Notice: Don’t use a razor blade or something else
sharp on the inside of the rear window.
If you
do, you could cut or damage the defogger and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a
decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
The DIC can be used to program the following personal
choice features available with your vehicle:
Automatic Door Locks
Window Lock Out Security Feedback
Delayed Locking
Perimeter Lighting
Driver ID
Memory Seats
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
To access the personalization menu, the vehicle must
be in PARK (P) with the ignition in ON and no warning
messages displayed on the DIC. You must then
press and hold both of the SELECT buttons for three
seconds. This will display the personalization menu.
The DIC display will show the following:
FEATURE PROGRAMMING
PRESS SELECT DOWN TO
SELECT MENU OPTIONS
PRESS SELECT RIGHT TO The next item
to be displayed is DRIVER
1 or
DRIVER
2. To change the driver number, press the
SELECT right arrow. The driver number that you select
should correspond with the number on the back of
your remote keyless entry transmitter. Once the correct
driver number has been selected, press the SELECT
down arrow to enter your choice and move on to
the next selection.
The DIC is used to program the personal choices
of two
drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER
1 and
DRIVER
2. You will let the DIC and the vehicle
know which driver you are by using your remote keyless
entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate
memory seat button located on the driver’s door or
choosing the driver with the DIC. Each remote keyless
entry transmitter was pre-programmed to belong to
DRIVER
1 or DRIVER 2. The personalization features
may be programmed differently for each driver.
When you press the unlock symbol on the transmitter,
the DIC will automatically change driver numbers
and the vehicle will recall the personal choice settings
that were last made to correspond to your transmitter,
including your radio and comfort control settings.
See
Climate Controls Personalization on page 3-29.
CHANGE SETTINGS
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If you unlock the vehicle using the door key instead of
the transmitter, the personal choice settings will
correspond to the previous driver of the vehicle as
identified by the transmitter, the memory seat control or
the DIC.
If this happens and you were not the last
driver of the vehicle, press the correct driver number on
the door panel
for the memory seats, press the
unlock symbol
on the transmitter or select the
personalization programming mode and choose the
correct driver number.
After you have the correct driver number on the display
use the SELECT down arrow button to scroll through
the following messages and feature options:
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DOORS LOCK IN GEAR - YES/NO
DOORS UNLOCK
- YES/NO
ALL DOORS IN PARK
- YES/NO
ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF
- YEWNO
DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK
- YES/NO
DRIVERS DOOR KEY
OFF - YES/NO
PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT
- YES/NO
KEY FOB FLASH
LIGHTS - YES/NO
KEY FOB CHIRP HORN
- YES/NO
DELAY LOCK OF DOORS - YES/NO
PERIMETER LIGHTS - YES/NO
EXT LIGHT TIMEOUT
- 5 to 30 Seconds
DISPLAY DRIVER ID
- YES/NO
KEY FOB MEMORY SEAT
- YES/NO
DRIVING POSITION
- YES
EXIT POSITION
- YES
TILT MIRROR REVERSE
- YES/NO
If you would like to exit the selection mode without
moving through each of the personal choice features,
simply press a different button
on the DIC or turn off the
ignition. The personal choices you made will still be
retained, even without passing through each of
the features. In order for your personal choices to save,
you must press the SELECT down arrow after making
your selections.
If you happen to move past a selection you would like
to make a personal choice for, press unlock on the
transmitter or press the appropriate driver number
on
return you to the beginning of the optional feature
programming mode.
A description of each feature programmable through the
DIC follows.
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If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 3, do
the following:
1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.
2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.
3. Select YES for ALL DOORS IN PARK.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode
4, do
the following:
1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.
2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.
3. Select NO for ALL DOORS IN PARK.
4. Select NO for ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF.
5. Select NO for DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK.
6. Select YES for DRIVERS DOOR KEY OFF.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 5, do
the following:
1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.
2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.
3. Select NO for ALL DOORS IN PARK.
4. Select YES for ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF.
See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-12
for more information about this feature.
Window Lock Out
The number of passenger windows locked out by the
window LOCK switch can be programmed through
the DIC.
Press the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between
your choices and change the settings. Press the
SELECT down arrow button to store your changes in
memory and move on to the next selection.
If you select YES for PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT, all
three passenger window switches will be locked
out when the window LOCK switch
is on.
If you select NO for
PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT, only
the two rear passenger window switches will be
locked out when the window LOCK switch is on.
For more information on this feature, see “Window Lock
Out” under
Power Windows on page 2-18.
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