fog light OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1997 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used
on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
&
BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols are important
for you and
your passengers whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
These symbols have
to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
RUNNING
* ' 0
DAYTIME .
LAMPS .**
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING 1'1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
Wb
ANTI-LOCK (@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
P
LIGHTER -
HORN )tr
SPEAKER
b
FUEL B
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A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system
will make your front parWturn signal lamps come
on in
daylight when:
The ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off, and
the parking brake is released.
When the
DRL are on, only your front park/turn signal
lamps will be on. Your instrument panel won’t be
lit up.
When it’s dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will
come on automatically. When it’s bright enough outside,
the exterior lamps will go
out and the DRL will turn on.
Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time
you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL or exterior lamps off,
set the parking brake while the ignition is
in the OFF or
LOCK position. Then start the vehicle. The DRL will
stay off until you release
the parking brake,
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need
it.
Fog Lamps
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I The fog lamps switch is
located
in the Instrument
Panel switchbank.
Push the fog
on the rockel
on the lights. lamp symbol
- button to
turn
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The green indicator light will glow. Push the ribbed part
of the switch to turn them off. The indicator light will
go off.
Your parking lamps or headlamps must be on for your
fog lamps to go on.
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When your DRL are on, the headlamps switch must first
be turned from the off position before
the fog lamps can
be turned on. At night, when the
DRL automatically
turns on your headlamps,
the fog lamps can be turned
on
when the headlamps switch is in any position.
Your fog lamps will go
off when you switch to highbeams.
Using your highbeams
in fog is not recommended.
Interior Lamps
Battery Saver
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery,
in case you accidentally leave the
interior or underhood lamps on.
If you leave any of
these lamps on while the ignition is in the LOCK or
OFF position, they will automatically turn off after
10 minutes. The lamps won’t come back on again
until you:
0 turn the ignition to the RUN or ACCESSORY
position,
turn the interior lamps dial all the way to the right,
then slightly back to
the left; or
open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.
Note that
if your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km)
on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps
after only three minutes.
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
Turn the lights control, located below the headlamps
switch, all the way to the right to increase the brightness
of the instrument panel lights, and to the left to decrease
the brightness. Turn the control
all the way to the left to
turn them
off.
Interior Lamps Control
Turn the dial all the way to the right to turn on the
interior lamps,
if the interior lamps override switch is
off. Turn the dial to the left to turn the lights off.
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+fl LOWER: This setting brings in most of the air
through the floor ducts. This setting is also used to send
air to
the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the
front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to
the rear of the vehicle.
+’ DEFOG: This setting directs air to the windshield
and through the floor ducts. This mode is particularly
useful during cold or inclement weather because of your
Oldsmobile Silhouette’s larger windshield area.
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DEFROST This setting directs most of the air to
the windshield and side window vents.
Mode Buttons
RECIRC: Press this button (the light will glow)
to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle by
recirculating much of the air inside your vehicle. You
may
use this setting to limit odors entering your vehicle.
Press the OUTSIDE AIR button (the light on the
RECIRC button
will go off) to let outside air circulate
into
the vehicle.
OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button (the light will
glow) to send outside air into your vehicle. Using this
setting while trying to defrost or defog the windows will
help clear the vents
of moisture. Press the RECIRC button
(the light
on the OUTSIDE AIR button
off) to limit outside air entering the vehicle.
Air Conditioning
will go
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 knob and fan speed
as desired.
To get maximum cooling or a quick cool-down on very
hot days, press
the A/C and RECIRC buttons (the lights
will glow) and turn the temperature knob to the left
(toward the blue area). Adjust the mode knob
to direct
the air to the desired location. This setting should not be
used for long periods
of time because the air may
become too cold and dry. Push the A/C button again (the
light will go off) to turn off the air conditioning.
When the air conditioner compressor is on, you may
sometimes notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal. 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.
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Ventilation Tips
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). This will allow
the heater and defroster
to work much better, reducing
the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle
in cold weather, turn the
blower fan to
5 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.
Rear Climate Control (If Equipped)
If you have the optional rear climate control, the rear
seat passengers can control the temperature and
the
amount of air directed to the rear of the vehicle. The
amount
of air directed to the rear of the vehicle can also
be adjusted using
the front control for the rear fan.
Set the main climate control mode knob to
BI-LEV,
LOWER or DEFOG, when outside temperatures are
cold or moderate, to send air to the rear of the vehicle
through the lower vents.
Set the main climate control mode knob
to UPPER
to send air to the rear of the vehicle through the
headliner outlets.
To send conditioned air to the rear of the vehicle, press
the
A/C button (the light will glow) on the main Climate
Controls.
If you do not select A/C, air directed to the
rear
of the vehicle will be cabin temperature.
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Defogging and Defrosting
To rapidly defrost the windshield, turn the temperature
control knob all the way clockwise (to the red area) and
turn the mode knob to
DEFROST.
Adjust the fan to the highest speed.
To keep the windshield clear and bring in heated air
through the heater ducts,
turn the mode knob to 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, turn the mode knob
to the
BI-LEVEL setting and adjust the fan to the
highest speed. Aim the side vents on the instrument
panel toward the side windows. For increased airflow to
the side vents, close the center vents.
Rear Window Defogger
Press REAR (the light
will glow) to
warm the
defogger grid
on the
rear window.
The rear window defogger will turn
off automatically
after about
10 minutes of use. If you turn it on again, the
defogger will operate for about five minutes.
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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BREAKERS
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HEADlAMP
20
10 CRUISE 10 TlSlG 15 SIR 10 IGN 1 10 PSD
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25 PWR OTR VENT RR HVAC FR$~~~~~~w’ SUNROOF HVAC/DRL
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20 10
PIM WDQ/RR 2 10 M 20 FRT WPR WSHR SWC ACCY MALURADIO/DC RR WPR WSHR BCM PRGRM -- I PWGiAT, I HAZARD 15 STOP LAMP 15
L 20 PWR LOCK RR PWR SCKT ABS MOL BATT 20 10
FRT HVAC HI 20 2 K ABS SOL SWC BACK LIGHT
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FRT HVAC
HI BLWR ......... Blower Motor Resistor
HEADLAMP
...... DRL Control Module,
Headlamp Dimmer Switch and
Headlamp Switch
PWR SEATFSD
... 6-way Power Seat(s) and Rear
Side Door Actuator Motor
PWR WDO/RR VENT
............ Front Power Windows
FUSES
ABS MDL BATT ... Electronic Brake Traction
ABS
SOL ......... LH and RH Front Brake
ABS/TCS
IGN ..... Electronic Brake Control Relay
BCM
PRGRM ..... Body Control Module (BCM)
CIGARDLC
...... Cigarette Lighter and Data
CRUISE
.......... Cruise Control Module, Switch
CTSY LAMP
...... BCM
DRL
............. DRL Control Module
ELC
............. Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Air Compressor and ELC Relay
ELEC PRNDL
..... Instrument Cluster to PRNDL
Indicators Control Module
(EBTCM)
Solenoid Valve
and EBTCM
Link Connector (DLC)
and Release Switch
FRT HVAC
LOW/MED BLWR
. Heater-A/C Control
FRT PWR SCKT
... Front Electric Accessory Plug
Housing
Motor and Switch
FRT
WPR/WSHR
. . Windshield Wiper/Washer
HAZARD
......... Turn Signal Switch
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FUSES
HVAC/DRL ....... Air Recirculation Motor, DRL
IGN
1 ...........
MALL/RADIO/DIC Control Module, Heater-A/C
Control,
Temperature Door
Actuator (Front) and Rear
Window Defogger Relay
ELC Sensor, BCM, Electronic
Brake Control Indicator Lamp
Driver Module, Instrument
Panel Cluster, Rear Side Door
Actuator Motor, Rear Window
Wiperwasher and
Multifunction Switch (Foglamp
Switch/TCS Enable Switch)
and Stoplamp/Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) Switch
BCM, Driver Information
Display, Radio and Radio Rear
Speaker Amplifier
PCM
............. IGN MAIN Relay and PCM
PSD
............. Rear Side Door Actuator Motor
PWR LOCK
....... BCM
PWR MIRROR
.... Power Remote Control
Mirror Switch
FUSES
PWR QTR VENT . . Interior Lamps and
Multifunction Switch
(Power
Vent Switch)
RR HVAC ........ Rear Blower Motor,
Rear Heater-A/C Control,
and Temperature Door
Actuator (Rear)
RR
DEFOG ....... Rear Window Defogger Relay
RR PWR SCKT .... Rear Electric Accessory Plug
Housing
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
and Multifunction Switch
(Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Switch)
Control Module
RR WPR/WSHR
... Rear Window Wiper Motor,
SIR
.............. Inflatable Restraint
STOP LAMP ...... Stoplamp Switch to Stoplamps
SUNROOF
........ Sunroof Control Module
SWC ACCY
....... Steering Wheel Radio
SWC BACKLIGHT
. Steering Wheel Radio Control
T/SIG ............ Turn Signal Switch
Control
Switches
Switches (Illumination)
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Fabric ...................................... 6-47
Class
....................................... 6-50
Inside
of Your Oldsmobile ...................... 6-47
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-49
Outside of Your Oldsmobile
.................... 6-50
Special Problems
............................. 6-48
Stains
...................................... 6-48
Tires
....................................... 6-52
Vinyl ....................................... 6-48
Wheels
..................................... 6-52
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-50
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Coinholder
.................................... 2-74
Comfort Controls
................................ 3- 1
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-30
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3- 19
Compact Disc Player Errors
....................... 3-21
Compact Disc Player. Remote
..................... 3-17
Compact Overhead Console
...................... 2-68
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-32
Content Theft Deterrent
.......................... 2-23
Control of
a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-76
Side
....................................... 2-78
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-67
Coolant
....................................... 6-20
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-22 Heater.
Engine
............................... 2-29
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-16
Whattouse ................................. 6-21
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-55
Cupholders
.................................... 2-74
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-52
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-52
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-59
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects? Reporting Safety ......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-63
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................ 6-63
Door Locks
....................................... 2-3
Power Sliding
................................ 2-15
Sliding
..................................... 2-13
Door Ajar Light
............................... 2- 104
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-71
DriverPosition
................................. 1-34
Defogging
..................................... 3-8
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors ................... 2-83
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-40
Inflator. Air
................................... 2-86
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-66
Inspections
Brakesystem
................................ 7-42
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-4 1
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot .................. 7-4 1
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ................... 7-4 1
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-41
Suspension
.................................. 7-41
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-42
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-88
Cleaning
.................................... 6-49
Cluster
..................................... 2-90
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-57
Light Intensity Control
......................... 2-61
Instrument Panel Switchbank
...................... 2- I3
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-6 1
Interior Lamps Control ........................... 2-6 1
Interior Lamps Override Switch ................... 2-62
Steering
.................................... 7-41
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-25
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ............
Keys ................................
7-38
. 2-2 Labels
CertificationlTire
............................. 4-29
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-55
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-55
Lamps ........................................ 2-59
Delayed Illumination
.......................... 2-63
Dome
...................................... 2-64
Exit Lighting
................................ 2-63
Illuminated Entry
............................. 2-62
Interior
..................................... 2-61
On Reminder
................................ 2-59
Rearcargo
.................................. 2-64
Underhood
.................................. 6-10
Leaving
Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-37
Liftgate
....................................... 2-21
Lighter
....................................... 2-82
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-44: 2-94
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-96. 4-7
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.95. 6.27
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-94
DoorAjar
.................................. 2-104
Engine Temperature Warning
................... 2-99
Interior
..................................... 2-61
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.99, 6-23
Low Fuel Warning
........................... 2- 105
Low Oil Level ......................... 2.103. 6.10
Fog
........................................ 2-60
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