OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1993 Service Manual

3. Pull the lap belt all the way out
without stopping. 4. While holding it out, run the belt
through or around the child restraint.
The child restraint instructions will
show you
how.
release button faces upward or out-
ward,
so you’ll be able to unbuckle it
quickly
if you ever need to.
5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the
6. To tighten the belt, feed it back into
the retractor while you push down on
the child restraint.
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Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Seat Position
(CONI)
7. Push and pull the child restraint in
different directions to be sure it is
secure.
To remove the child restraint, just
unbuckle the vehicle’s sa.fety belt and
let
it go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or larger child
passenger.
Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child
restraints should wear the vehicle’s
safety belts.
If you have the choice, a
child should sit next to a window
so the
child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and
get the additional restraint a shoulder
belt can provide.
Accident statistics show that children are
safer
if they are restrained in the rear
seat. But they need
to use the safety
belts properly.
Children who aren’t buckled up can be
thrown out
in a crash.
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Children who aren’t buckled up can
strike other people who are.
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Never do this.
A Here two children are wearing
the same belt. The belt can’t
properly spread the impact forces.
In a crash, the two children can be
crushed together and seriously
injured.
A belt must be used by I
only one person at a time.
Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-
shoulder belt, but the child is
so
small that the shoulder belt is very
close to the child’s face or neck?
A: Move the child toward the center of
the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is
on the child’s
shoulder,
so that in a crash the
child’s upper body would have the
restraint that belts provide.
If the child is so small that the
shoulder belt is still very close to the
child’s face or neck, you might want
to place the child in a seat that has a
lap belt, if your vehicle has one.
Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in a seat
that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the
shoulder part is behind the child.
If the child wears the belt in this
way, in a crash the child might
slide under the belt. The belt’s
force would then be applied right
on the child’s abdomen. That could
cause serious or fatal injuries.
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion
of the belt should be worn low and snug
on the hips, just touching the child’s
thighs. This applies belt force to the
child’s pelvic bones
in a crash.
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Safety Belt Extender
[f the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But
if a safety belt isn’t long enough to
fasten, your dealer will order you an
extender. It’s free. When you go in to
order it, take the heaviest coat you will
wear,
so the extender will be long
enough for you. The extender will be
just for you, and just for the seat in your
vehicle that you choose. Don’t let
someone else use it, and use it only for
the seat it is made to fit.
To wear it, just
attach it to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly.
Look for any loose
parts or damage.
If you see anything that
might keep a restraint system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
Replacing Safety Belts After a
Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new
belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing
may be necessary. But if the belts were
stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then you
need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace
them. Collision damage also may mean
you will have to have safety belt parts,
like the retractor, replaced or anchorage
locations repaired-even
if the belt
wasn’t being used at the time of the
collision.
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Q: What's wrong with this?
A: The belt is torn.
I' Torn or frayed belts may not
protect you in a crash. They
can rip apart under impact forces.
If a belt
is torn or frayed, get a
new one right away.
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Here you can learn about the many
standard and optional features on
your Oldsmobile. and information on starting. shifting and braking
. Also
explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is working properly-
and what
to do if you have a problem .
Part 2
Features & Controls
Keys 46
FrontDoors
...................................................... 47
Remote Keyless Entry
.............................................. 49
Sliding Door 53
Liftgate
......................................................... 59
Ignition
......................................................... 60
Starting Your Engine
............................................... 61
Shifting the Transaxle
.............................................. 65
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Locks ........................................................... 47
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EngineBlockHeater ............................................... 63
ParkingBrake
.................................................... 68
Shiftingintopark
.................................................. 69
Horn ........................................................... 72
Windows
........................................................ 73
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................ 73
Turn Signal
and Lane Change Indicator ................................ 74
CruiseControl .................................................... 75
Headlights
....................................................... 79
Windshield Wipers
................................................ 82
Windshield Washer
................................................ 83
Mirrors
......................................................... 92
Glove
Box and Storage Compartments ............................. .93, 95
Luggagecarrier
....................................................
Instrument Panel .................................................. 101
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
................................. 104
InteriorLights
.................................................... 81
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A Leaving young children in a
:hicle with the ignition key
ib uallgerous for many reasons. A
child or others could be badly
injured or even killed.
They could operate power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. Don’t leave
the
keys in a vehicle with young I
children. The
ignition keys
are for the ignition
only.
The door keys
are for the doors and all
other locks.
When a new Oldsmobile is delivered,
the dealer removes the plugs from the
keys and gives them
to the first owner.
Each plug has a code on
it that tells your
dealer
or a qualified locksmith how to
make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a
safe place. I€ you lose your keys, you’ll
be able to have new ones made easily
using these plugs.
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Front Doors
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Pay attention when you open
or close these doors from the
c ;ide. Stay clear of the upper
rear corner to avoid hitting your
head.
‘ Door Locks
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dangerous. I
Passengers-especially children-
can easily open the doors and fall
out. When a door is locked, the
inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter throl 1
an unlocked door when you slow
down or stop pur vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You
increase
the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash
if the doors aren’t locked. Wear
safety belts properly, lock your
doors, and you will be far better
off whenever you drive yuur
vehicle. I
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There are several ways to lock and
unlock your vehicle.
From the Outside:
Use your door key or remote keyless
entry transmitter, if your vehicle has this
option.
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Door Locks (CONT.)
From the Inside:
To lock the door, slide the locking lever
rearward,
To unlock the door, slide the locking
lever forward.
Power Door Locks (OPTION)
From the outside of either front door,
the door key unlocks all doors and the
liftgate.
From the inside, press the front
of the power door lock switch on either
front door.
You can lock all doors and the liftgate
from inside by pressing the rear of the
power lock switch on either front door.
If you have the optional remote keyless
entry system, your vehicle has a special
security feature. If the driver's door
is
open and your key is in the ignition in
the Off position, you won't be able to
set the door locks
with the power door
lock switch or the remote transmitter.
This feature is designed to help keep
you from locking your keys in your
vehicle.
If the sliding door is open when you
press the power door locks switch,
it
will lock automatically within five
seconds after
you close it.
If you have the optional remote keyless
entry system, this feature will be
replaced
by a different lock delay
system. See
Remote Keyless Entry later
in this section.
With power locks, when the doors are
locked, the inside
as well as the outside
door latch release cannot open the
doors. This safety feature prevents a
door from being accidentally opened
from
the inside by moving the handle.
To override this safety feature, slide the
locking lever to the unlock position on
the door you want to open.
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