window OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1994 User Guide

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Climate Control System
Quick Reference Guide
Your Climate Control System has been
designed to provide an expanded range
of comfort options. Use this diagram as
a quick reference guide for operating the
controls.
For a complete explanation of this
system,
see Climate Control System.
SUGGESTED OPERATlNG MODES: REAR FAN
FOR HEAT, USE
FOR VENT (OUTSIDE AIR), USE
FOR MAX COOLING, USE
FOR OTHER A/C OPTIONS, USE
[Y] RECiRC
R. DEF (Rear Defog)
Press to defog the
rear window.
DIRECTIONAL
CONTROLS
A lighted button lets
you know that a
selected control
is on.
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These positions allow the
driver to adjust the rear
fan speed.
This
position transfers control of the rear fan to
the second row passenger (for vehicles with the
Rear Climate Control option only).
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Your vehicle’s heater and air
conditioner work best if you keep your
windows closed. Your vehicle also has
flow-through ventilation, described late]
in this section, to bring outside air into
your vehicle.
If you have the optional engine coolant
heater and use it during cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or lower, your heating
system will more quicldy provide heat
because the engine coolant is already
warmed. See the
Index under Engine
Coolant Heater.
OFF: Press to turn the system off. Press
any climate control setting to turn the
system on.
8: Slide the lever to the right to increase
fan speed,
decrease fan speed. to the left
to
Temperature Control Lever: Slide
the
lever to the right for warmer, heated air;
slide it to the left for cooled air.
Air Conditioner
When the temperature outside is above
freezing, the air conditioner compressor
will automatically condition the air
when
you press RECIRC (the A/C
indicator light will glow), DEFOG or
DEF (the A/C indicator light will not
Press
A/C (the A/C indicator light will
glow) to condition the air when you
press
UPPER, BI-LEV or LOWER. To
turn off the air conditioner compressor
in these settings, press
A/C again (the
indicator light will go off).
glow).
Each time you turn on the ignition, the
air conditioner will default to the setting
you had selected before last turning off
the ignition.
When the air conditioner compressor is
on, you may sometimes notice slight
changes in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal, because
the system is designed to help
fuel economy while it maintains the
desired cooling level.
The air conditioner removes moisture
from the air,
so you may sometimes
notice water dripping from under your
vehicle when it
is idling or after it has
been turned off. This is normal.
On very hot days, your vehicle will cool
down more quickly and economically if
you open the windows long enough to
let hot inside air escape. For all settings,
adjust the temperature control lever and
fan speed as desired.
Directional Controls
RECIRC (Recirculate): Press to get
maximum cooling or quick cool-down
on very hot days. This setting
recirculates much of the air inside your
vehicle. It should not be used for long
periods of time because the air may
become too cold and dry.
Slide the temperature control lever
down to the coolest setting and adjust
the fan speed as desired.
UPPER: For normal cooling on hot
days, press
A/C along with UPPER.
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This setting cools outside air and
directs it through the instrument panel
outlets. Adjust the temperature of the
air with the temperature control lever.
BI-LEV (Bi-Level): This setting is
designed for use
on sunny days when
the air is only moderately warm or cool.
On days like these, the
sun may
adequately warm your upper body, but
your lower body may not be warm
enough.
The
BI-LEV setting directs outside air
into your vehicle in two ways. Cooler
air is directed toward your upper body
through the front instrument panel
outlets, while warmed air
is directed
through the heater ducts
at your feet.
At times this temperature difference may be
more apparent than others. For
best results, slide the temperature
control lever
to the middle position, and
then adjust for comfort.
LOWER: This setting brings in most
heated air through the heater ducts, and
some through the defroster vents.
DEFOG: Because of your Silhouette’s
larger windshield area, this mode is
particularly useful during cold or
inclement weather. Press to direct
warmed air to the windshield and
through the heater ducts.
DEF (Defrost): Press to direct most
warmed air to the windshield and side
window vents.
To maximize air flow to the rear of your
vehicle, place the left second row
bucket seat in the forward position (see
the
Index under Adjusting Rear Seats).
This uncovers the rear air outlet.
Also keep the area around the base of
the center instrument panel console and
the area between and under the front
seats free of objects that could obstruct
3ir flow to the rear.
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Rear Fan
The control for the rear fan is located
below the audio system. Select
LOWER, BI-LEV or DEFOG to direct
air flow to the rear air outlet and to the
rear side windows.
Use the temperature control lever to
adjust the temperature setting. Then,
select the force of air you want, from
LO to HI, by sliding the control to the
desired setting.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the rear area without making the
front passengers uncomfortable, adjust
the front fan speed first, then adjust the
temperature setting.
To turn off the rear fan, slide the
control to
OFF.
Rear Climate Control (OPTION)
If you have this option, you will have a
master control for the rear fan on the
center instrument panel console, and a
rear control next to the rear seat, on the
driver side of the vehicle.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the rear, use either rear fan control to
adjust the force
of air coming through
the rear outlets. See
Rear Fan-Master
Control
and Rear Fan-Rear Control
later in this section. The temperature of
heated or cooled air directed to the rear
of the vehicle cannot be adjusted with
the temperature control lever.
Select the desired climate control mode
using the directional controls on the
instrument panel (see
Directional
Controls
earlier in this section). The
mode you choose will regulate both the
front and rear climate control systems.
Select
RECIRC, UPPER, BI-LEV or
LOWER when outside temperatures
are warm or moderate.
In the
RECIRC mode, or if you press
A/C when the system is in the UPPER
or BI-LEV modes, cooled air will be directed
to the rear
of the vehicle
through the overhead and third-row air
conditioning outlets. If
you select A/C
in the LOWER mode, cooled air will be
directed through the rear floor vent
unless the temperature control lever is
set more than
25 percent toward full
WARM. Such settings will produce
heated air.
So, to receive cooled air
through the rear floor vent, set the
temperature control lever closer to full
COOL (see Rear Air Vents later in this
section).
If
you do not select A/C in the UPPER
or BI-LEV modes, air directed to the
rear of the vehicle will be cabin
temperature.
Select
LOWER, DEFOG or DEF when
outside temperatures are cool. In these
modes, heated air will be directed to the
rear of the vehicle through the rear side
window vents and the rear floor heater
vent.
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Defogging and Defrosting
To rapidly defrost the windshield, slide
the temperature control lever all the
way to
WARM and press DEF. Adjust
the fan to the highest speed.
To keep the windshield clear and bring
in heated air through the heater ducts,
press
DEFOG.
When the temperature outside is above
freezing, the air conditioner compressor
will run in these settings to help remove
moisture from the air. Your vehicle
is equipped with side
window defogger vents located on the
top of the instrument panel. For
additional side window defogging, press
the
BI-LEV button and adjust the fan
to the highest speed. Aim the side vents
on the instrument panel toward the side
windows. For increased air flow to the
side vents, close the center vents.
Rear Window Defogger
Press R. DEF (Rear Defog) to warm
the defogger grid on the rear window.
The indicator light will glow while the
rear window defogger is operating. The
rear window defogger will turn off
automatically after about
10 minutes. If
you turn it on again, the defogger will
operate for about five minutes only.
You can also turn the defogger off by
turning off the ignition or pressing the
switch again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle
license across the defogger grid on the
rear window.
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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 warming
grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
elow-Through Ventilation System
four vehicle’s flow-through ventilation
;ystem supplies outside air into the
{ehicle when
it is moving. Outside air
will also enter the vehicle when the
leater or the air conditioning fan is
sunning.
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Ventilation Tips:
Keep the hood and front air inlet free
of ice, snow, or any other obstruction
(such as leaves). The heater and
defroster will work far better,
reducing the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold
weather, turn the blower fan to
HIGH for a few moments before
driving off. This helps clear the intake
ducts of snow and moisture, and
reduces the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the area around the base of the
center instrument panel console and
the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.
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flow. Try to merge into the gap at close
to the prevailing speed. Switch on your
turn signal, check your mirrors and
glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with
the traffic flow.
Once
you are on the freeway, adjust
your speed to the posted limit or to the
prevailing rate
if it’s slower. Stay in the
right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your
mirrors. Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance
quickly over your shoulder to make sure
there isn’t another vehicle in your
“blind” spot.
Once you are moving
on the freeway,
make certain you allow a reasonable
following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway,
move to the proper lane well in
advance. If you
miss your exit do not,
under any circumstances, stop and back
up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit
speed
is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at
higher speeds, you may tend to think
you are going slower than you actually
are.
I Before Leaving on a Long
Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested. If you must start when you‘re
not fresh
- such as after a day’s work
- don’t plan to make too many miles
that first part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can
easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to go. If
it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service
experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all
across North America. They‘ll be ready
and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are
all windows clean
inside and outside?
shape?
you checked all levels?
lenses clean?
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
Tires: They are vitally important to a
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
Highway Hypnosis
Is tbere actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
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newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor
mats
- anything you can wrap around
yourself or tuck under your clothing to
keep warm.
You can run the engine to keep warm,
but be careful. Run your engine
ody as long as you
must. This saves fuel. When you run the
engine, make it go a little faster than
just idle. That
is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat
that you get and
it keeps the battery
charged.
You will need a well-charged
battery to restart the vehicle, and
possibly for signaling later on with your
headlights. Let the heater run for
awhile.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the
window almost
all the way to preserve
the heat. Start the engine again and
repeat this only when
you feel really
uncomfortable from the cold. But do it
as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as
long as you can.
To help keep warm,
you can get out of the vehicle and do
some fairly vigorous exercises every half
hour or
so until help comes.
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Problems on the Road
If Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because
you keep driving with no coolant,
your vehicle can be badly damaged.
The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your
€ngine
If you get the overheat warning but see
or hear no steam, the problem may not
be too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with
no
sign of steam, try this for a minute or so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the
highest fan speed
and open the
window as necessary.
3. Try to keep your engine under load
(in a drive gear where the engine
runs slower).
If you no longer have the overheat
warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about ten minutes. If
the warning doesn't come back
on, you
can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park your vehicle right away.
If there's still no sign of steam, you can
idle the engine for two or three minutes
while you're parked, to see if the
warning stops. But then,
if you still
have the warning, TURN
OFF THE
ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT
OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but
to get service help right away.
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Headlight Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
1. Remove the two black knobs.
2. Tilt the bulb housing forward.
3. Twist the L-shaped bulb assembly
counterclockwise
M turn until the
flanges align with the slots in the
retainer ring.
4. Pull out the bulb assembly.
5. Disconnect the bulb wiring harness
from the bulb assembly by lifting the
plastic locking tab.
6. Snap a new bulb assembly onto the
7. Replace the bulb assembly by
8. Replace the bulb housing and the two
wiring harness.
reversing step
3.
black knobs.
Taillight Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
1. Open the rear side windows and
2. Remove the two screws from the
3. Undo the spring clips under the
liftgate.
taillight housing.
weatherstrip at the rear of the side
window.
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