glove box OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1994 Owners Manual

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 ........................................................................\
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Front Doors
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....................................... 45
Remote Lock Control
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........................ 48
Liftgate
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............................................... 56
Starting Your Engine
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........................ 58
Engine Coolant Heater ........................................................................\
...................... 61
Loclts
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.................................................. 45
Sliding Door
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...................................... 51
Ignition ........................................................................\
.............................................. 58
Shifting the Transaxle
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....................... 62
Parking Brake
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.................................... 65
Shifting into Park
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.............................. 66
Horn ........................................................................\
................................................... 69
Tilt Steering Wheel
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............................ 69
Windows
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............................................ 69
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
.................................................................. 71
Cruise Control ........................................................................\
................................... 72
Headlights
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.......................................... 74
Interior Lights
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................................... 76
Windshield Wipers
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............................ 77
Windshield Washer
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........................... 78
Mirrors
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............................................... 86
Glove
Box and Storage Compartments .................................................................... 88
Luggage Carrier ........................................................................\
................................. 92
Instrument Panel
........................................................................\
............................... 96
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
................................................................... 100 43
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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.
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,
Parking Lots
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.
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.
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When not in use, always cover the
outlet with the protective cap.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power
outlet:
Maximum load of any electrical
equipment should not exceed
20
amps.
Be sure to turn off any electrical
equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on
for extended periods can drain
your battery.
Air Infitor System (omow
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
air inflator. With it, you can inflate
things like air mattresses and
basketballs, and you can also use it to
bring your tires up to the proper
pressure.
The air inflator
is located in the rear
compartment on the driver’s side.
To
open, slide the latch down and remove
the cover. The
air inflator kit is stored in a pouch
in the glove box. It includes a 20-foot
(6
m) hose with an air pressure gage,
nozzle adapters and instructions.
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you may damage the system. After 30
minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before
restarting the air inflator.
To turn off the inflator, press OFF and
detach the hose, first from the inflated
object, then from the outlet. Place the
inflator kit tools
in the pouch and store
it in the glove box.
To use your air inflator system, attach
the appropriate nozzle adapter, if
required, to the end of the hose that has
the pressure gage. Then attach that end
of the hose to the object you wish to
inflate. Attach the other end
of the hose
to the outlet. Press the
ON switch. The
ON switch will work even with the
ignition off.
Your air inflator will automatically shut
off after about
10 minutes. To reset,
press the
ON switch again.
Don’t run your air inflator for longer
than
30 minutes at one time. If you do,
4 Inside DaylNight Rearview
Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you,
pull the lever toward you to the night
position.
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Features & Controls
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Visor Vanity Mirrors
Lift the cover to expose the vanity
mirror.
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Glove BoxlStorage Compartment
Your vehicle has a storage compartment
on top of the dash and
a glove box
below it.
To open the storage compartment, push
in the latch release, then lift the lid.
To open the glove box, pinch the latch
release.
The fuse panel is located inside the
glove box door. See the
Index under
Fuses G Circuit Breakers.
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The Instrument Panel-Your
Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at
a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need
to drive
safely
and economically.
Refer to the accompanying diagram
of
your instrument panel to locate the
components listed below.
1. Side Vents
2. Light Controls
3. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
4. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Gearshift Lever
7. Wipermasher Controls
8. Center Vents
9. Storage Compartment
IO. Side Vents
11. Circuit Brealter/Relay Panel
12. Glove Box/Fuse Panel
13. Audio System
14. Rear Fan Controls
15. Cup Holders/Ashtray
16. Locking Storage Bin
17. Lighter
18. Interior Lights Override Switch
19. Traction Control Switch
20. Climate Controls
21. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
22. Ignition Switch
23. Horn
24. Steering Wheel Touch Controls
(Option)
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Service & Appearance Care
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Yehicle Identijication
Number
(VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your
Oldsmobile. It appears on a plate in the
front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side.
You can see it if you
look through the windshield from
outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and
Service Parts labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine ldenfificafion
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code. This code will help you
identify your engine, specifications, and
replacement parts.
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Service Parts Identz!jication
Label
You’ll find this label inside the glove
box door. It’s very helpful if you ever
need to order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information, and
a list of all production options and
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.
special equipment.
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Ad-On Electrical Equiprnent
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to
your Oldsmobile unless you check
with your dealer first. Some electrical
equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty. Some
add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from
working as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to your Oldsmobile, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Oldsmobile
in the Index.
Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits
by a
:ombination of fuses and circuit
breakers in the wiring itself. This greatly
reduces the chance of damage caused
by electrical problems.
To identify and check fuses, refer to the
Fuse panel, which is behind the
glove
box door, and the fuse usage chart later
in this section.
To remove a fuse, grasp it firmly and
pull.
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Look at the silver-colored band inside
the fuse.
If the band is broken or
melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
correct size.
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Service &Appeurunce Cure
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Circuitry
Dome Lamps, Courtesy Lamps, Power Door Lock Switches, Glove
Box Lamp, Power Mirrors, Power Sliding Delay Lock Module
Auto Level Control, Underhood Lamp
Horns, Horn Relay, Safety Belt Buzzer
Front/Rear Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Rear Stop Lamps,
Instrument Cluster Turn Indicator Lamps, Cruise Brake Switch
Fuel Pump, Oil Pressure Sender/Fuel Pump Switch
Radio, Front Cigar Lighter, Accessory Power Outlet
Front Park Lamps, Rear Tail Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps,
License Plate Lamp, Radio, Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Power
Sliding Door
Throttle Body Fuel Injection, Fuel Pump Relay, Elec. Vac. Reg. Valve,
Elec. Control Module, Elec. Spark Control Module
Front/Rear Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Cluster Turn
Telltale, Back-up Lamps, Fog Lamps
Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System Lamp Module, Elec. Level Control Sensor
Cluster, Radio, Wiper Switch, Headlamp Switch? Rear Blower Switch,
Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Door Switch Illumination, Front/Rear
Ashtray Illumination Bulbs
Anti-Lock Brake System Radio
Rear WiperNasher Motors; Overhead Console Compass
Front Wiperflasher Motor
A/C Compressor, A/C Solenoid Box, Compressor Relay, Temp.
Door
Motor, Low Blower Relay; Heat/Vent/AC Control Head; Cruise
Module; Cooling Fan Relay; Rear Defogger Relay; Key Chime; Vehicle
Speed Sensor Buffer and Generator Charge Discrete, Transaxle
Converter Clutch Switch
Front/Rear Blower Motors, High Blower Relay
Rear Blower, Rear Heat/Vent/AC
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Circuitry
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Lamps! Courtesy Lamps, Power Door Lock Switches, Glove Box
Lamp, Power Mirrors, Power Sliding Delay Lock Module
Auto Level Control, Underhood Lamp
Horns, Horn Relay, Safety Belt Buzzer
Front/Rear Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Rear Stop Lamps,
Instrument Cluster Turn Indicator Lamps
Radio, Front Cigar Lighter, Accessory Power Outlet
Front Park Lamps, Rear Tail Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, License
Plate Lamp, Radio, Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Power Sliding Door
Anti-Lock Bralte/Traction Control System
Mass Air Flow Sensor, Electronic Control Module
Front/Rear Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Cluster Turn Telltale,
Back-up Lamps,
Fog Lamps
Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System Lamp Module, Elec. Level Control Sensor
Cluster, Radio, Wiper Switch, Headlamp Switch, Rear Blower Switch,
Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Door Switch Illumination, Front/Rear
Ashtray Illumination Bulbs
Radio
Rear Wiper/Washer Motors; Overhead Console Compass
Front Wipermasher Motor
A/C Solenoid Box, Temp. Door Motor, Low Blower Relay; Heat/Vent/AC
Control Head; Cooling Fan Relay; Rear Defogger Relay; Key Chime;
Transaxle Converter Clutch Solenoid and Generator Charge Discrete
Front/Rear Blower Motors, High Blower Relay
Rear Blower, Rear Heat/Vent/AC
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