OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2003 Owners Manual

Power Rear Quarter Windows
Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows.
the overhead console
switchbank, is used
for opening and closing
the power rear quarter
windows.
Press the textured part of the switch to open the
windows; both windows will open. The windows will
continue to open as long as the switch is pressed until
they are fully opened. Press
the part of the switch with the symbol to close
both windows. The windows can be closed fully or
partway depending on how long the switch is pressed.
The ignition must be in RUN, ACCESSORY or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active, to
use the power rear quarter windows. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” under
lgnition Positions
on page 2-32.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also remove them from the center mount and
swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor. You will see the vanity mirror.
Lighted Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror. The lamps will come on when you open
the cover.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
door lock switch.
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent Once
armed, the alarm will go
off if someone tries to
enter the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
transmitter or a key) or turns the ignition to ON. The
impossible to steal. horn will sound and the parking lamps will flash for up to
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system. two minutes.
When
the alarm is armed, the liftgate may be opened
with the remote keyless entry transmitter or with a key.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either power
door lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition.
If you would like to turn on power door lock switch arming,
see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62.
When the security light flashes quickly the system is
ready to arm with the power door lock switches.
Then the security light will stop flashing and stay on
when you press the rear of the power door lock switch,
and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light
will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know
the system is armed.
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A light located on top of your instrument panel (near the
center of the vehicle, next to the windshield) will flash
slowly to let you know that the system has been armed.
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Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote
keyless entry transmitter
to lock the doors, if the key
is not in the ignition. The security light will turn on to let
you know the system is arming. After all doors and
the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will
begin flashing at a very slow rate
to let you know
the system is armed.
Arming with Your Key
Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to
lock the doors. The security light will turn on to let
you know the system is arming. After all doors and the
liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will
begin flashing at a very slow rate
to let you know the
system is armed. If you would like your key not
to
arm the system, see Vehicle Personalization on
page 2-62.
Arming Confirmation
If remote unlock confirmation is on, your parking lamps
will flash briefly
to let you know when your alarm system
has disarmed. If you would not like the parking lamps
to
flash, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors.
The security light will stop flashing
to let you know the
system is no longer armed.
Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to
unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let
you know the system is no longer armed. If you would like
your key not
to disarm the alarm system, see Vehicle
Personalization on page 2-62.
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PASS-Key@ 111
Your PASS-Key@ Ill system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation. This device complies with
RSS-210
of Industry Canada.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
PASS-Key@
Ill uses a radio frequency transponder in
the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
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PASS-Key@ 111 Operation
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key@
Ill
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key@
Ill is a passive
theft deterrent system.
This means you don’t have
to do anything different
to arm or disarm the
system.
It works when you
insert
or remove the key
from the ignition.
When the PASS-Key@
Ill system senses that someone
is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s
starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and
fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone
using a trial-and-error method
to start the vehicle will be
discouraged because of the high number of electrical
key codes.
If the engine does not start and the security message
comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder.
Turn the ignition
off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want
to check the instrument panel PASS
KEY fuse.
If the engine still does not start with the
other key, your vehicle needs service.
If your vehicle
does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer or
a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@ Ill to
have a new key made. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-96.
It is possible for the PASS-Key@ Ill decoder to learn
the transponder value of a new or replacement key.
Up
to 10 additional keys may be programmed for
the vehicle. This procedure is for learning additional
keys only.
If all the currently programmed keys are lost
or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a
locksmith who can service PASS-Key@
Ill to have keys
made and programmed to the system.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key@
Ill to get a new key blank that is cut
exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.
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Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys,
only a
GM dealer can service PASS-Key@ Ill to have
new keys made.
To program additional keys you
will need two current driver’s keys (black in color).
You must add a step to the following procedure.
After Step
3 repeat Steps 1 through 3 with the second
current driver’s key. Then continue with Step
4.
To program the new key:
1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it.
2. Insert the ignition key in the ignition and start the
engine. If the engine will not start see your dealer
for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF
and remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN
within
10 seconds of removing the previous key.
5. The security message will turn off once the key has
been programmed. It may not be apparent that the
security message went on due to how quickly
the key is programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the security message comes
on and stays on, you will be able to restart your
engine
if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@ Ill system,
however, is not working properly and must be serviced
by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key@
Ill system at this time.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@ Ill key, see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@
Ill to
have a new key made.
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or
slow
- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time your new
brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops
with new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing
a Trailer”
in the Index for more information.
Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to five
different positions.
A
A E
A (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can
operate your electrical accessories. Press in the ignition
switch
as you turn the top of the key toward you.
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B (LOCK): This is the only position from which you
can remove the key. This position locks your ignition,
steering wheel and transaxle.
Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you
can’t turn
it, be sure you are using the correct key;
if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a
tool to force
it could break the key or the ignition
switch. If none
of these works, then your vehicle
needs service.
C (OFF): This position unlocks the ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle but, does not send power to
any accessories. Use this position
if your vehicle
must be pushed or towed, but never try
to push-start
your vehicle.
D (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns
after you start your engine and release the ignition key.
This is the position for driving. Even when the engine is
not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical
accessories and
to display some instrument panel
warning lights.
E (START): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the ignition key. The switch
will return to RUN for normal driving.
If the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and RUN
are positions that allow you to operate your electrical
accessories, such as the radio.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, the power windows, power rear quarter
windows, audio system and the automatic level control
will continue to work up to
10 minutes after the
ignition key is turned to
OFF and none of the doors
are opened.
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Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage
the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key
to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine warms up.
Notice: Holding your key in START for longer
than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery
to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If the engine doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way
down while you turn the key
to START. Do this until
the engine starts.
As soon as it does, let go of
the key.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for a maximum of
15 seconds. This clears
the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine
still won’t start or starts briefly but then stops again,
repeat Step
1 or 2, depending on the temperature.
When the engine starts, release the key and
the accelerator pedal.
Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine
might not perform properly.
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Engine Coolant Heater
Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very
cold weather,
0°F (-1 8°C) or colder, the engine coolant
heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant
prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above
32°F (OOC), use of the coolant heater is not required.
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the eieciricai cord.
The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side
of the engine compartment.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock.
Also, the
wrong kind
of extension cord could overheat
and cause a fire. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt
AC outlet. If the cord
won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated
for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts.
If you don’t, it could be
damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
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