OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1994 Owners Manual

In this part you’ll find out how to
operate the comfort control systems
and audio systems offered with your
Oldsmobile
. Be sure to read about
the particular system supplied with
your vehicle
.
Part
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Climate Control System ........................................................................\
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Rear Climate Control ........................................................................\
...................... 113
Defogging and Defrosting
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............... 115
Rear Window Defogger
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................... 115
AM/FM Stereo Radio
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..................... 119
Setting the
Clock
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............................. 117
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player
...................................................................... 120
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player with Dolby@
................................................ 122
AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player ............................................................ 124
Compact Disc Player Anti-Theft Feature ............................................................... 126
Steering Wheel Touch Controls ........................................................................\
...... 127
Understanding Radio Reception ........................................................................\
..... 128
Care of Your Compact Discs
........................................................................\
.......... 129
Integrated Roof Antenna
........................................................................\
................ 129
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Climate Control System
Quick Reference Guide
Your Climate Control System has been
designed to provide an expanded range
of comfort options. Use this diagram as
a quick reference guide for operating the
controls.
For a complete explanation of this
system,
see Climate Control System.
SUGGESTED OPERATlNG MODES: REAR FAN
FOR HEAT, USE
FOR VENT (OUTSIDE AIR), USE
FOR MAX COOLING, USE
FOR OTHER A/C OPTIONS, USE
[Y] RECiRC
R. DEF (Rear Defog)
Press to defog the
rear window.
DIRECTIONAL
CONTROLS
A lighted button lets
you know that a
selected control
is on.
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These positions allow the
driver to adjust the rear
fan speed.
This
position transfers control of the rear fan to
the second row passenger (for vehicles with the
Rear Climate Control option only).
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I Climate Control System
Your vehicle’s heater and air
conditioner work best if you keep your
windows closed. Your vehicle also has
flow-through ventilation, described late]
in this section, to bring outside air into
your vehicle.
If you have the optional engine coolant
heater and use it during cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or lower, your heating
system will more quicldy provide heat
because the engine coolant is already
warmed. See the
Index under Engine
Coolant Heater.
OFF: Press to turn the system off. Press
any climate control setting to turn the
system on.
8: Slide the lever to the right to increase
fan speed,
decrease fan speed. to the left
to
Temperature Control Lever: Slide
the
lever to the right for warmer, heated air;
slide it to the left for cooled air.
Air Conditioner
When the temperature outside is above
freezing, the air conditioner compressor
will automatically condition the air
when
you press RECIRC (the A/C
indicator light will glow), DEFOG or
DEF (the A/C indicator light will not
Press
A/C (the A/C indicator light will
glow) to condition the air when you
press
UPPER, BI-LEV or LOWER. To
turn off the air conditioner compressor
in these settings, press
A/C again (the
indicator light will go off).
glow).
Each time you turn on the ignition, the
air conditioner will default to the setting
you had selected before last turning off
the ignition.
When the air conditioner compressor is
on, you may sometimes notice slight
changes in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal, because
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.
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 lever and
fan speed as desired.
Directional Controls
RECIRC (Recirculate): Press to get
maximum cooling or quick cool-down
on very hot days. This setting
recirculates much of the air inside your
vehicle. It should not be used for long
periods of time because the air may
become too cold and dry.
Slide the temperature control lever
down to the coolest setting and adjust
the fan speed as desired.
UPPER: For normal cooling on hot
days, press
A/C along with UPPER.
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This setting cools outside air and
directs it through the instrument panel
outlets. Adjust the temperature of the
air with the temperature control lever.
BI-LEV (Bi-Level): This setting is
designed for use
on sunny days when
the air is only moderately warm or cool.
On days like these, the
sun may
adequately warm your upper body, but
your lower body may not be warm
enough.
The
BI-LEV setting directs outside air
into your vehicle in two ways. Cooler
air is directed toward your upper body
through the front instrument panel
outlets, while warmed air
is directed
through the heater ducts
at your feet.
At times this temperature difference may be
more apparent than others. For
best results, slide the temperature
control lever
to the middle position, and
then adjust for comfort.
LOWER: This setting brings in most
heated air through the heater ducts, and
some through the defroster vents.
DEFOG: Because of your Silhouette’s
larger windshield area, this mode is
particularly useful during cold or
inclement weather. Press to direct
warmed air to the windshield and
through the heater ducts.
DEF (Defrost): Press to direct most
warmed air to the windshield and side
window vents.
To maximize air flow to the rear of your
vehicle, place the left second row
bucket seat in the forward position (see
the
Index under Adjusting Rear Seats).
This uncovers the rear air outlet.
Also keep the area around the base of
the center instrument panel console and
the area between and under the front
seats free of objects that could obstruct
3ir flow to the rear.
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Rear Fan
The control for the rear fan is located
below the audio system. Select
LOWER, BI-LEV or DEFOG to direct
air flow to the rear air outlet and to the
rear side windows.
Use the temperature control lever to
adjust the temperature setting. Then,
select the force of air you want, from
LO to HI, by sliding the control to the
desired setting.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the rear area without making the
front passengers uncomfortable, adjust
the front fan speed first, then adjust the
temperature setting.
To turn off the rear fan, slide the
control to
OFF.
Rear Climate Control (OPTION)
If you have this option, you will have a
master control for the rear fan on the
center instrument panel console, and a
rear control next to the rear seat, on the
driver side of the vehicle.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the rear, use either rear fan control to
adjust the force
of air coming through
the rear outlets. See
Rear Fan-Master
Control
and Rear Fan-Rear Control
later in this section. The temperature of
heated or cooled air directed to the rear
of the vehicle cannot be adjusted with
the temperature control lever.
Select the desired climate control mode
using the directional controls on the
instrument panel (see
Directional
Controls
earlier in this section). The
mode you choose will regulate both the
front and rear climate control systems.
Select
RECIRC, UPPER, BI-LEV or
LOWER when outside temperatures
are warm or moderate.
In the
RECIRC mode, or if you press
A/C when the system is in the UPPER
or BI-LEV modes, cooled air will be directed
to the rear
of the vehicle
through the overhead and third-row air
conditioning outlets. If
you select A/C
in the LOWER mode, cooled air will be
directed through the rear floor vent
unless the temperature control lever is
set more than
25 percent toward full
WARM. Such settings will produce
heated air.
So, to receive cooled air
through the rear floor vent, set the
temperature control lever closer to full
COOL (see Rear Air Vents later in this
section).
If
you do not select A/C in the UPPER
or BI-LEV modes, air directed to the
rear of the vehicle will be cabin
temperature.
Select
LOWER, DEFOG or DEF when
outside temperatures are cool. In these
modes, heated air will be directed to the
rear of the vehicle through the rear side
window vents and the rear floor heater
vent.
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Rear Air Vents
To maximize air flow through the rear
heater outlet, place the left second row
bucket seat in the forward position (see
the
Index under Adjusting Rear Seats).
The vent forward of the rear heater
outlet is the cold air return vent. Be
sure to keep it free of obstructions.
Also keep the area around the base
of
the center instrument panel console and
between and under the front seats free
of objects that could obstruct air flow to
the rear.
Rear Fan-Master Control
The master control for the rear fan is
located below the audio system.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the rear area, select the force of air
you want, from LO to HI, by sliding the
control to the desired setting.
To transfer control of the rear fan to the
rear control switch, slide the master
control to
REAR. The rear control
switch will not operate when the master
control is in any other position.
To turn off the rear fan, slide the master
control to
OFF.
Rear Fan-Rear Control
rhis feature allows passengers riding in
;he rear seats to control the flow of air
;o the rear area of the vehicle.
rhe rear control switch
is located on
:he armrest next to the second row seat,
eft position. The rear fan master
:ontrol on the instrument panel must
)e in the
REAR position for the rear
:ontrol switch to operate.
Select the force of air you want, from
LOW to HI, by turning the switch to
:he desired setting.
To turn the rear fan
Iff, turn the switch to OFF. The rear
an can also be turned off
at the master
:ontrol.
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Defogging and Defrosting
To rapidly defrost the windshield, slide
the temperature control lever all the
way to
WARM and press DEF. Adjust
the fan to the highest speed.
To keep the windshield clear and bring
in heated air through the heater ducts,
press
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, press
the
BI-LEV button and adjust the fan
to the highest speed. Aim the side vents
on the instrument panel toward the side
windows. For increased air flow to the
side vents, close the center vents.
Rear Window Defogger
Press R. DEF (Rear Defog) to warm
the defogger grid on the rear window.
The indicator light will glow while the
rear window defogger is operating. The
rear window defogger will turn off
automatically after about
10 minutes. If
you turn it on again, the defogger will
operate for about five minutes only.
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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NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or
something else sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming
grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
elow-Through Ventilation System
four vehicle’s flow-through ventilation
;ystem supplies outside air into the
{ehicle when
it is moving. Outside air
will also enter the vehicle when the
leater or the air conditioning fan is
sunning.
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Ventilation Tips:
Keep the hood and front air inlet free
of ice, snow, or any other obstruction
(such as leaves). The heater and
defroster will work far better,
reducing the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold
weather, turn the blower fan to
HIGH 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.
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4 Audio Systems
The following pages describe the audio
systems available for your Oldsmobile,
and how to get the best performance
from them. Please read about the
system in your vehicle.
Hearing damage from loud noise is
almost undetectable until it is too late.
Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes of sound. Sound that seems
normal can be loud and harmful to your
hearing. Take precautions by adjusting
the volume control on your radio to a
safe sound level before your hearing
adapts
to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
1. Adjust the volume control to the
lowest setting.
2. Increase volume slowly until you
hear comfortably and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound
equipment
to your vehicle - like a
tape player,
CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
- be
sure you can add what you want. If
you can, it’s very important to do it
properly. Added sound equipment
may interfere with the operation
of
your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio
or other systems, and even damage
them. And, your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of
sound equipment that has been
added improperly.
So, before
adding sound equipment, check
with your dealer and be sure to
check Federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units.
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Setting the Clock
For radios with v SEEK A:
1. With the radio on or off, press SET.
The SET indicator will appear on the
digital display for five seconds. You
must begin to set the clock to the
correct hour and minute during those
five seconds.
correct hour appears on the display.
2. Press and hold v SEEK until the
3. Press and hold SEEK A until the
correct minute appears on the
display.
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1.
2.
3.
)r radios with SEEK and SCAN
Ittons:
With the radio on or
off, press SET.
The SET indicator will appear on the
digital display for five seconds. You
must begin to set the clock to the
correct hour and minute during those
five seconds.
Press and hold
SEEK until the
correct hour appears
on the display.
Press and hold
SCAN until the
correct minute appears on the
display. For radios with
4 SEEK b and
SCAN:
1. With
the radio on or off, press SET.
The SET indicator will appear on the
digital display
for five seconds. You
must begin to set the clock to the
correct hour and minute during those
five seconds.
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2. Press and hold SCAN until the
correct hour appears
on the display.
3. Press and hold 4 SEEK or SEEK b
until the correct minute appears on
the display.
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