OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1995 Owners Manual

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NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 125 pounds
(56 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry cargo
on the luggage
carrier of
a proper size and weight, put it on the
slats,
as far forward as you can. Then slide the
crossrail up against the rear
of the load, to help
keep
it from moving. You can then tie it down.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your Oldsmobile. For more information on
vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
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Your luggage carrier has release knobs set in the ends of
each crossrail. Turn the release
knobs counterclockwise
to unlock the crossrails. Slide the crossrails forward or
back, as needed, to accommodate loads
of varying size.
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After repositioning the crossrails, be sure to tighten the
release knobs by turning them clockwise, locking the
crossrails in place.
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Use the adjustable tiedown loops in the side rails to help
secure large loads. Reposition the tiedowns by turning
them counterclockwise, then slide them along the side
rail. Turn the tiedowns clockwise
to tighten them in
place.
Tiedowns may be removed and used in the adjustable
tapped plates
in the crossrails. You may also use these
tapped plates
to secure bicycle or ski racks.
Air Inflator System (Option)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator. It will
be located in
the rear compartment on the driver's side
along with the accessory power outlet. 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.
To open, slide the latch down and remove the cover.
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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.
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. If the air
inflator does not operate, a fuse may be blown or
installed incorrectly. See your retailer for service. Your air
inflator will automatically shut
off after about
10 minutes. To reset it, press the ON switch again.
Don’t run your air inflator for longer than
30 minutes at
one time. If you do, 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.
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Bun Visors Cupholders/Ashtray/Lighter
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and swing
them
to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
Two cupholders, an ashtray and a lighter are located in
the center instrument panel console.
The foam cupholder liners can be removed for cleaning.
Should the liners ever become damaged, see your
retailer
for replacements.
To use the ashtray, lift the lid.
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To remove the ashtray for cleaning, close the lid, then
grasp the rear edge of the ashtray with your fingertips
and pull up and out, in a rocking motion.
To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make
it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them
on fire, causing
damage.
Side Ashtrays
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To open the ashtray, press the right side and turn it open.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press the snuffer as
you lift up the bottom
of the ashtray.
If you have the optional rear climate control, your side
ashtray
will have a flip-up cover.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, pull up on the
snuffer or the cover.
Rear Storage Compartment and Cupholder
Your vehicle will have an open storage compartment
and cupholder on either side of the third row seats.
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Locking Storage Bin
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At the base or me center instrument panel console is a
storage bin. Use the door key to lock and unlock it.
To
open the bin, pinch the latch release. Inside the storage
bin will find
a coinholder.
To remove the bin for cleaning, open it part way, then
pull out and slightly up.
To clean the inside of the bin, vacuum or wipe with a
slightly damp cloth.
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Electronic Level Control (Option)
With this option, the rear of the vehicle automatically
adjusts to changes in load weight. (See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.)
You may hear the compressor operating when you load
or unload your vehicle, and periodically as the system
self-adjusts. This is normal.
The compressor should operate for brief periods
of time.
If the sound continues for an extended period
of time,
your vehicle needs service.
To keep your battery from
being drained, you may want to pull the
ELC fuse in the
fuse control panel until you can get your vehicle
serviced (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in the Index).
To replace the bin, set the hinge pins (one on each side
of the bin, at the bottom) into the hinge guides (one at
each side
of the console opening, at the base), then close
the bin.
If the hinge pins are placed properly in the
guides, the bin will close easily.
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Sunroof (Option) The sunroof has a glass panel that opens for ventilation.
To open the sunroof, pull down on the latch release
handle and push it forward and up until the glass panel
locks
into place.
To close the sunroof, pull the latch release handle
forward and down, then push it back
and up. Press
firmly to lock the latch release handle into the closed
position.
I NOTICE:
The optional sunroof panel is not designed to be
removed. It
is made to open and close but to
remain attached to the vehicle.
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