door lock OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1993 User Guide

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Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially
in some cities. Although your
Oldsmobile has a number of theft-
deterrent features, we know that nothing
we put on it can make it impossible
to
steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in the Ignition: If you walk away
from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it's an easy target for joy riders or
professional thieves-so don't do it.
When you park your Oldsmobile and
open the driver's door, you'll hear a
chime reminding you
to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with
you. Always do this. Your steering
wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to
lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted
spot, close
all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your
valuables out
of sight. Put them in a
storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where
someone will be watching your vehicle,
it's best to lock it
up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your
ignition key? What if you have to leave
something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area,
like your glove
box or locking storage
bin.
Lock the storage bin.
Lock all the doors except the driver's.
Then take the door key with you.
Sliding Door
To open the sliding door from outside
the vehicle, pull the front
of the latch
release out and then toward the rear. If
you slide the door all the way back, it
will latch in the open position.
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Sliding Door (CONT)
To move the door forward, you must
first pull the inside or outside latch
release out and then forward or the door
will remain latched
in the open position.
Sliding Door Lock
From inside the vehicle, lock the sliding door by sliding the manual locking lever
down. Unlock by sliding the lever up.
If you have the optional power door
locks, the sliding door lock has a delay
feature. See the
Index under Power Door
Locks.
Power Sliding Door (omoN)
This option may not be available on
your vehicle.
With this option,
you can open and
close the sliding door with switches
inside your vehicle.
If you have the
optional remote keyless entry system,
you can
also operate the sliding door
with your remote transmitter. See the
Index under Remote Wless Entry.
To operate the power sliding door, the
power sliding door override switch must
be in the
ON position. This switch is
the forward-most
of two power door
switches located on the edge
of the
overhead console.
(If you have the
optional compact overhead console, this
is the only switch in this location.)
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To disable the power sliding door
feature, slide
the switch to OFF. If you
have the optional remote keyless entry
system, you can operate the power
sliding door
with the remote transmitter
when the override switch is
in the ON
or OFF' position. See the Index under
Remote Keyless Entry.
To open or close the sliding door, press
and release one
of two PWR DOOR
(Power Door) switches. There is one
mounted on the wall, just in front
of the
sliding door; the other is the rear-most
switch on
the edge of the overhead
console.
(If you have the optional
compact overhead console, this switch is
located between the reading lights.) The
sliding door must be unlocked for
the power sliding door to operate. The
key does not have to be in the ignition.
To help avoid accidental operation of the
sliding door, disable the power sliding
door by placing the power sliding door
override switch
in the OFF position.
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Leaving young children
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be dangerous. They could operate
the power sliding door.
A child or
others could be injured.
Do not
leave children unattended
in your
The power sliding door will only open
if the transaxle is in P (Park). The
transaxle does not have to be
in P (Park)
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S/iding Door Security f ock
This feature may not be available on
your vehicle.
Your Oldsmobile may be equipped with
a sliding door security lock that helps
prevent passengers from opening the
sliding door from the inside.
The security lock lever is located on the
' inside of the sliding door, near the rear
edge of the door. To access
the lever,
open the sliding
door. Use the security
lock label on the rear edge of the door
as a guide. Reach your hand around the
inside rear corner of the sliding door
to
access the lever.
CHILD
SECURITY
LOCK
To Use the Security Lock:
1. Move the security lock lever all the
2. Close the door.
The sliding door cannot be opened from
inside when this feature
is in use.
way
up.
If You Want
to Open the Sliding Door
When the Security Lock is On:
1. Unlock the sliding door from the
inside.
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Sliding Door Security Lock
(CONX)
2. Then open the door from the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock
feature, adults or older children who
ride in the rear won’t be able to open the
sliding door from
the inside. You should
let adults and older children know how
the security lock works, and how to
cancel the lock.
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To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock:
1 . Unlock the sliding door from the
inside and open the door from the
outside.
way down.
2. Move the security lock lever all the
The sliding door lock will now work
normally.
SLIDING DOOR
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Sliding Door Ajar Warning Light
With the optional power sliding door,
the SLIDING DOOR light on your
instrument panel will come on if your
sliding door
is not completely closed.
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Litigate Lock
To unlock, insert the door key and turn
the lock clockwise. The liftgate will
automatically lock when you close it.
If you have the optional power door
locks or the remote keyless entry
system, the liftgate will lock and unlock
differently. See the
Index under Power
Door Locks.
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Raising the Litigate
Open the liftgate using the handle
recessed above the license plate. Then,
step back and the liftgate will rise by
itself. Lights in the liftgate will come
on, illuminating the rear cargo area (set
the
Index under Rear Interior Lights).
Be sure thereare no overhead
obstructions,
such as a garage
door, before you open the liftgate.
You could slam the liftgate into
something and break the
glass.
To close the liftgate, pull down on the
strap, then firmly shut the liftgate. Don’t
drive with the liftgate open, even
slightly. See the
Index under Ejchaust.
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Litigate Ajar Warning Light
The GATE AJAR light on your
instrument panel will come on
if your
liftgate
is not completely closed.
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Liitgate Ajar Warning light (CONT.) New Vehicle “Break-In”
It can be dangerous to dr’ A
b with the liftgate open. Cam
lllvnoxide
(CO) gas can come in1
your vehicle. You can’t see or
smell
CO. It can cause uncon-
sciousness and even death.
If you must drive with
tk lifti
open:
Make sure all window
Turn the fan on your heatinl
cooling system to its high--*
speed
with the setting on
LEV (Bi-Level) or UPPER
That will force outside air ir
your vehicle. See
the Index under I
Comfort Controls.
If you have air vents on or under
the instrument panel, open the1
all the way.
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four modern Olasmobile doesnt
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 (804 km). Don’t make full- I
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
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premature wear and earlier
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lgnition Switch
With the ignition key in the ignition switch,
you can turn the switch to five positions:
Accessory: An “on” position in which
you can operate your electrical power
accessories. Press in the ignition switch
as you turn the top of it toward you.
Lock: The only position in which you
can remove the key. This locks your
steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
Off: Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition, and transaxle, but does not
send electrical power to any accessories.
Use this position if your vehicle must be
pushed or towed, but never try to push-
start your vehicle. A warning chime will
sound if
you open the driver’s door
when the ignition is off and the key is in
the ignition.
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Locking Storage Bin
At the base of the center instrument
panel console
is a storage bin. Use the
door key to lock and unlock it. To open
the bin, pinch the latch release.
To remove the bin for cleaning, open
it ' part way, then pull out and slightly up.
1 To clean the inside of the bin, vacuum
or wipe with a slightly damp cloth.
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To replace the bin, set the hinge pins
(one on each side of the bin, at the
bottom) into the hinge guides (one at
each side
of the console opening, at the
base), then close the
bin. If the hinge
pins
are placed properly in the guides,
the bin
will close easily.
Rear Storage Compartment and
Ashtray
The rear ashtray is located in the rear
storage compartment.
To open the ashtray, press one side and
turn it open.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning,
press the snuffer as you lift up the
bottom
of the ashtray.
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Electronic Level Control
(OWION)
With this option, the rear of the vehicle
automatically adjusts
to changes in load
weight.
(See the Idex under Loading
Your Vehicle.)
You may hear the compressor operating
when you load or unload your vehicle,
and periodically
as the system self-
adjusts.
This is normal.
The compressor should operate for brief
periods
of time. If the sound continues
: for an extended period of time, your
vehicle
needs service. To keep your
battery
ffom being drained, you may
want to remove the 20-amp
ELC fuse in
the fuse control panel until you can get
your vehicle serviced
(see the Index
under Fuses & Circuit Breakers).
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Sunroof (OPTION)
This feature may not be available on
your vehicle.
The sunroof has a glass panel that opens
for ventilation.
To Open the Sunroof:
Pull down on the latch release handle
and then push
it forward and up until
the glass panel locks into place.
To Close the Sunroof:
Pull the latch release handle forward
and down, then push it back and up.
Press firmly
to lock the latch release
handle into the closed position.
Compact Overhead Console
(OPTION)
If you have the optional sunroof, you
will have this front overhead console.
It
includes two reading lights and a storage
compartment.
To turn on or off either reading light,
press the switch next
to it.
If you have the optional power sliding
door, your overhead console will also
have two-power sliding door switches.
To operate these switches, see the Zrzdex
under Power Sliding Door.
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To check on fuel availability, ask an auto
club, or contact
a major oil company
that does business in the country where
you'll be driving.
You can
also write us at the following
address for advice. Just tell us where
you're going and give your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN)
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General Motors of Canada Ltd.
International
Export Sales
P.O. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 7N1, Canada
Remote Fuel Door Release
The remote fuel door release can help
keep your fuel tank from being siphoned. Always be sure the fuel door
is closed and latched after refueling.
To open the fuel door (on the left rear
fender), lift the release lever beside the
driver's seat.
Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the
left side
of your vehicle.
h nammable. It burns violently,
lsoline vapor is highly
ana that can cause very bad
injuries. Don't smoke if you're
near gasoline or refueling your
vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away from
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To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise).
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