seats OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1994 Owner's Manual

Seats & Restraint Systems
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Children who aren’t buckled up can
strike other people who are.
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.
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Seats & Restraint Systems
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is torn.
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.
Before replacing any safety belt, see
your dealer
for the correct part number.
You’ll need the model year and model
number for your vehicle. The model
year is on your title and registration.
And you can find the model number on
the Certification/Tire label
of your
vehicle. See
Certification/Tire Label in
the
Index.
The model number on the replacement
belt must be listed on the safety belt you
want to replace.
Pull the shoulder belt
all the way out to
see this label.
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Comfort Controh &Audio Systems
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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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Comfort Controls &Audio Systems
114
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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Comfort Controh di Audio Systems
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.
I I
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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Accessory Power Outlet ................... 84
Adding Brake Fluid
............................. 201. 227
Electrical Equipment
........ .60. 117 . 2 19
Engine Coolant
.......... 167.197.224. 227
Engine Oil
.............................. 190. 224
Power Steering Fluid
..... 199.225. 227
Sound Equipment
.......................... 11 7
Transaxle Fluid
.............. 195. 224. 227
Windshield Washer Fluid
...... 200. 227
Air Bag Readiness Light
..................... 27
Air Bags
............................................... 26
Air Cleaner
............................... 194. 226
Air Conditioner
................................ 11 1
Air Inflator System ............................. 85
Alcohol. Driving Under the
Influence
of ..................................... 132
Alcohol in Gasoline
.......................... 183
Aluminum Wheels .................... 21 1. 216
Antenna
............................................ 129
Anti-Lock
.......................................... 135
Anti-Lock Brake System
................... 135
Brake Master Cylinder ................... 201
Junction Block Fuse
...................... 222
Warning Light
................................ 104
Appearance Care
.............................. 212
Adjusting
Rear Seats
.......................... 17
Antifreeze
......................... 197. 224. 227
Ashtrays and Lighter
.................... 89. 90 Audio
Systems
.................................. 117
AM/FM Stereo Radio
.................... 1 19
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact
Disc Player
..................................... 124
Care
of Audio Systems .................. 128
Setting the Clock
........................... 117
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
.... 127
Adding Fluid
.................. 197. 225. 227
Checking Fluid
............................... 195
Shifting
............................................. 62
Battery
............................................ 203
Jump Starting
................................. 158
Battery Warning Gage ...................... 103
Blizzard
............................................. 149
Brake Cassette
Player
...................... 120. 122
Radio Reception. For the Best
...... 128
Automatic Transaxle
(( Blowout. .. Tire ................................ 172
Adjustment
.................................... 202
Anti-Lock Brakes
.......................... 135
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light
............................................ 104
Fluid
....................................... 201. 227
Parking
............................................. 65
Pedal Travel
................................... 202
Rear
Drums .................................... 202
Junction
Block Fuse
...................... 222
Master Cylinder
............................. 201 Warning Light
................................ 103
Wear Indicators
............................. 202
Brake System Warning Light
........... 103
Braking
............................................. 134
Braking in Emergencies
................... 138
Braking Technique
........................... 134
“Break.1n.
.. New Vehicle ............. 57. 152
Bucket Seats. Removable Rear
.......... 15
Buckling Up (see
Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement
Headlight
....................................... 203
Taillight
.......................................... 204
Bulbs, Replacement
.......................... 228
Capacities
81 Specifications ............ 224
Carbon Monoxide in
Exhaust
...................... 57, 68. 150. 154
Cassette Tape Player
(see
Audio Systems )
Center Passenger Position
(see
Safety Belts)
Chains. Safety ................................... 154
Chains. Tire
.............................. 179, 212
Changing a Flat Tire
......................... 172
Checking
Brake Fluid
.................................... 201
Engine Coolant
.............................. 197
Engine Oil ...................................... 190
Power Steering Fluid
..................... 199
Safety Belt Systems
......................... 41
.
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Remote Control ................................ 48 .. Sliding Door ..................................... 52
Long Distance Driving
..................... 146
Low Battery
...................................... 158
Low Fuel Warning ............................ 101
Low Oil Pressure Warning
............... 102
Low Traction Light
........................... 105
Lubricants and Fluids ...................... 227
Luggage Carrier
.................................. 92
Maintenance Record
..................... 246
Maintenance Schedule
..................... 234
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
........... 106
Manual Front Seat
............................. 12
Manual Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
..... 23
Methanol in Gasoline
....................... 183
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer G. Speedometer)
Inside
Manual Day/Night ............... 86
Outside Convex
............................... 87
Power Remote Control
.................... 87
Mountain Driving
............................ 147
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Night Driving
................................... 142
Night Vision
..................................... 142
Visor Vanity
..................................... 88
Requirements ........................... 57.
152 Octane
Requirements
(see
Fuel Requirements)
Odometer & Speedometer ................. 99
Oil. Engine
........................................ 190
Pressure Gage
................................ 102
Pressure Indicator
......................... 101
Quality
........................................... 19 1
Thickness ....................................... 192
Used Oil
......................................... 194
When to Change
............................ 193
Oil Warning
...................................... 101
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................. 87
Overhead Console
........................ 79. 95
Overheated Engine
........................... 165
Warnings ................ 166. 187. 198. 199
Owner Checks
& Services ............... 240
Rrk. Shifting Into
............................. 66
Parking Over Things That Burn
................... 67
Parking Brake
..................................... 65
Passenger Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Passing .............................................. 140
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.. 243
Polishing and Waxing
With
the Engine Running
........... 67. 68
Payload
............................................. 206
(see
Appearance Care )
Power (Anti-Lock) Brakes ............... 135 Power
Door Locks
............................. 46
Power Mirrors
.................................... 87
Power Outlet. Accessory
.................... 84
Power Seat Controls
.......................... 13
Power Sliding Door .................... 52. 107
Power Steering
................................. 138
Power Steering Fluid ....... 199.225. 227
Power Windows
......................... 70. 223
During
.............................................. 30
Problems on the Road
...................... 157
Publications
...................................... 254
Pregnancy.
Use
of Safety Belts
Radiator Overheating
(see
Overheated Engine )
Radiator Pressure Cap ..................... 199
Radio (see
Audio Systems)
Reading Lights .................................... 80
Rear Climate Control
....................... 113
Rear Interior Lights ............................ 84
Rear Seats
........................................... 15
Removing ......................................... 16
Replacing
......................................... 18
Third Row Entry .............................. 15
Rear Window Defogger .................... 115
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
...... 79
Rearview Mirror
................................. 86
Reclining Seatbaclts
........................... 13
.. Ad~ustmg .......................................... 17
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Index
268
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
....................................... 244
Reminder Light
.................................. 75
Remote Lock Control
......................... 48
Removing Rear Bucket Seats
............. 16
Replacement Fuses
........................... 220
Replacement Parts
........................... 226
Replacing Brake System Parts ......... 203
Replacing Bulbs
........................ 228, 229
Replacing Safety Belts
........................ 41
Replacing Tires
................................. 209
Replacing Windshield Wipers
.......... 205
Restraint, Head
.................................. 14
Restraints, Child ................................. 35
Roadside Assistance ......................... 253
Replacement
Bulbs
.................. 228. 229
Replacing Rear Bucket Seats
............. 18
Replacing Wheels ............................. 2 11
Roads, Hill and Mountain ............... 147
Rocking Your Vehicle
...................... 179
Rotation, Tire
................................... 208
S afety Belts ....................................... 18
Adults ............................................... 22
Center Passenger Position
.............. 31
Checking .......................................... 41
Children
...................................... 34, 39
Child Restraints ............................... 35
Cleaning
......................................... 2 14
Driver Position
................................ 22 Extender
........................................... 41
How to
Wear .................................... 22
Lap-Shoulder Belt
........................... 23
Passenger Belts
................................ 30
Pregnancy. Use During
................... 30
Questions & Answers ... 21.24. 40. 42
Rear Safety Belts
............................. 30
Reminder Light
................................ 22
Replacement
.................................... 41
Right Front. Adult Passenger
.......... 30
Smaller Children and Babies
........... 34
Top Strap
......................................... 36
Torn
.................................................. 42
Twisted
............................................. 26
Why
You Should Wear
Safety Belts
................................... 18
Safety Belt Extender .......................... 41
Safety Belt Reminder Light
................. 22
Safety Defects, Reporting
................ 252
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.... 233
Seat Adjustment
........................... 12, 17
Seat Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Seat Controls ...................................... 12
Head Restraint ................................. 14
Manual Front Seat
........................... 12
Manual Reclining Seatback ............. 13
Manual Seat, Four-Way .................. 12
Power Seat, Six-Way
....................... 13
Rear Seats ........................................ 15
Adjusting ....................................... 17 Removing
...................................... 15
Replacing ....................................... 18
Third Row Entry ........................... 15
Reclining
Seatback .......................... 13
“Service Engine Soon” Light ........... 106
Service Information ......................... 182
Service Parts Identification Label
... 218
Service Publications
......................... 254
Service Station Information
............ 272
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Oldsmobile
........................................ 29
Setting the Clock
.............................. 117
Setting the Trip Odometer
................. 99
Shifting Into
P (Park) ........................ 66
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle
..... 62
Signaling Turns
.......................... 71, 155
Six-Way Power Seat ........................... 13
Skidding ............................................ 141
Sliding Door
....................................... 51
Sliding Door Ajar Warning Light ..... 107
Snowstorm, If You’re Caught in a ... 149
Sound Equipment, Adding
.............. 117
Sound Systems (see
Audio Systems)
Spare Tire, Compact ........................ 178
Specifications
& Capacities ............. 224
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control)
Speedometer & Odometer ................. 99
Stains, Removing
............................. 213
Starting Your Engine
......................... 58
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