ECU OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1993 Owner's Manual

Problems on the Road
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Changing a FIat Tire (CONT:)
1 6. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence as shown. Don’t
try to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the
wheel cover securely in the rear of the
vehicle until
you have the flat tire
repaired or replaced.
..;~ compact spare. If you try to 1
I-
.- wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover
Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and
have the nuts tightened with a torque
wrench. The torque setting should be
100 pound-feet (140 Nom).
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3.1L V6: Checking Air Cleaner Filter
To Check or Replace:
1. Remove the large wing nut and lift
can cause a damaging engine fire. 3
And, dirt can easily get into your the
cover.
engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner in
dace when you’re driving.
3.1L V6: Replacing Air Cleaner Filter
2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter,
replace the cover and tighten the
wing
nut securely.
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3800 V6: Checking Air Cleaner Filter
To Check or Replace:
I,+ Loosen the four wing nuts.
Air Cleaner (CONT.)
3800 V6: Replacing Air Cleaner
Filter
2. Pull the top of the air cleaner toward
the front of the vehicle and remove
the air cleaner filter.
3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter,
replace the cover and tighten the
wing nuts securely.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transaxle fluid level is when the engine
oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine when to change
your fluid. See the
Index under
Scheduled Maintenance Services.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at an Oldsmobile dealership
Service Department. If you do it
yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a
false reading on the dipstick.
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Service & Appearance Care
Taillight Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see the Ida 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.
4. Pull off the entire taillight housing.
5. Pinch the lever and twist the bulb
assembly
yS turn counterclockwise to
remove.
6. Remove the bulb by pressing in and
turning
y8 turn counterclockwise.
7. Line up the small retainer bumps on
the replacement bulb
so that the
lower bump slides into the deepest
slot in the housing. Press
in and twist
the bulb
y8 turn clockwise.
Reposition the bulb assembly in the
taillight housing.
Turn the assembly
y6 turn clockwise to lock in place.
and screws.
8. Replace the entire taillight housing
9. Attach the spring clips to the
taillight housing and secure them.
liftgate. signals and taillights.
IO. Close the rear side windows and
1 1. Test the bulbs by using your turn
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades for your vehicle are
24 inches in length. They come in
different
types and are removed in
different ways. Here's how to remove
the type with a release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away
from the windshield.
2. Lift the release clip with a
screwdriver and pull the blade
assembly
off the wiper arm.
the wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on
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Loading Mur Vehicle
The CertificatiodTire label is found on
the rear edge of the driver's door.
The label shows the size
of your original
tires and the inflation pressures needed
to obtain the gross weight capacity of
your vehicle. This is called the
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle,
all occupants, fuel and cargo.
The CertificatiodTire label also tells
you the maximum weights for the front
and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the
actual loads on your front and rear
axles, you need to go to a weigh station
and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can
help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides
of the
centerline.
Never exceed the
GVWR for your
vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for either the &ont or
rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread
it out.
Electronic Level Control
On vehicles equipped with optional
electronic level control, the rear of the
vehicle
is automatically kept level as you
load or unload your vehicle. For more
about
this option see the Index under
Electronic Level Control.
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Loading Your Vehice (CONTI
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Do not load your vehicle any
L heavier than the GVWR or the
aximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts on your vehicle
can break, or
it can change the way
your vehicle handles. These could
cause you to lose control. Also,
overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to
get added durability might not change
your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to
help you load your vehicle
the right way.
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It you put things inside your vehicle-
like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else-they will go as fast as
the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll
keep going. I
A vehicle can strike and injure
+ople in a sudden
stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of
xInl1r vehicle. Try to spread the
. . ight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so
that some of them are above the
tops
of the seats.
When you carry something
inside
the vehicle, secure it
whenever you can.
Don't leave a seat folded down
unless you need to.
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Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains
Using the wrong replacement
b wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling
of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air
and make you lose control. You
could have a collision in which you
)r others could be injured. Always
lse the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
1 and wheel nuts for replacement.
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The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlight aim, bumper
height,
vehicle ground clearance,
adtire
or tire chain clearance to
.the-body
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Putting a used wheel on your
vehicle is dangerous. You
can t
know how it’s been used or
how many miles it’s been driven. It
-ould fail suddenly and cause an
,ccident. If
you have to replace a
wheel, use
a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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Use tire chains only when y
must. Use only SAE Class ‘23’’
type chains that are the proper size
for your tires. Install them on the
front tires and tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly
and follow the chain manu-
facturer’s instructions. If
you can
hear the chains contacting your
vehicle, stop and retighten them.
If
the contact continues, slow down
until it stops. Driving too fast with chains on will damage your
vehicle.
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