1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 72

Remember, the theft-deterrent system won't be activated if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It only activates if you use a power door lock switch or Remote Lock Control System. You should also remember that youcan start your vehicle with the off, correct ignition keyif the alarm has been set but this does not shut off thealarm. off Here's how to avoid setting the alarm by accident: Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by first having the driver's window down. 'Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch the Remote Lock or Control System. Get outof the car and close the door and go wait for the SECURITY light to out. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock, and open the door. This should set off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works.The horn fuse may be blown. To replace thefuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index. If you don't want to activate the theft-deterrent after the doors system, the vehicle should be locked are closed. Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Remote Lock Control System. Unlocking a door any other the way will set off alarm. To reduce the possibilityof theft, always activatethe theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. If you setoffthe alarmby accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the Remote Lock Control System.The alarm won't stopif you try to unlock a door any other way. 2-16