Oldsmobile AURORA 2002, Owner'S Manual

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The master key works in
all of the lock cylinders
(driver’s door, trunk,
ignition and glove box).
The VALET key only
operates the driver’s
door and the ignition.
Your vehicle has the PASS
-
Key
R
III vehicle theft
system. Both the master and VALET key have a
transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in
the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key or
any additional key is needed, you must purchase this key
from your dealer. The key will have PK3 stamped on it.
Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys.
Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made.
Any new PASS
-
Key III key must be programmed before
it will start your vehicle. See “PASS
-
Key
R
III” in the Index
for more information on programming your new key.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
R
System
with an active subscription and you lock your keys
inside the vehicle, OnStar may be able to send a
command to unlock your vehicle. See “OnStar
R
”
in the Index for more information.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of features that can help
prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble
getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys
inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle
to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.