lock OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1995 Owner's Manual

With this option, you can open and close the sliding
door with switches inside your vehicle.
If you have the
optional Remote Lock Control system,
you can also
operate the sliding door with your remote transmitter.
See “Remote Lock Control” in the Index. When
your vehicle
goes through an automatic car wash,
be sure the power sliding door enable switch
is in the
OFF position.
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To open or close the sliding door, press and release one
of two PWR DOOR switches. There is one mounted
on
the wall, just in front of the sliding door; the other is the
rear-most switch on
the side of the overhead console.
(If you have the compact overhead console, this switch
is located between the reading lamps.) The sliding door must be unlocked
for the power sliding
door to operate. The ignition does not have to be on and
the key does
not have to be in the ignition. To prevent
accidental operation
of the sliding door, disable the
power sliding door by placing
the power sliding door
enable switch in the
OFF position.
When the key is
in the ignition in the RUN position, the
power sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in
PARK
(P). The transaxle does not have to be in PARK
(P) to close the door. If the enable switch is ON and the
power sliding door
is open or in the process of closing
when you shift out of PARK
(P), a tone will sound and
the power sliding door warning light on your instrument
panel will flash (see “Power Sliding Door Warning
Light” in the Index). This is a warning light that the
sliding door is not completely closed.
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Sliding Door Security Lock
Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a sliding door
security lock that helps prevent passengers from opening
the sliding door from the inside.
If you have the optional power sliding door, you can
override the security lock by pressing the
PWR DOOR
switch when the power sliding door enable switch is in
the
ON position. See “Power Sliding Door” earlier in
this section.
The security lock lever is located on the inside of the
sliding door, near the rear edge of the door.
To access
the lever, open the sliding door. Use the security lock
label on the rear edge of the door as a guide. Reach your
hand around the inside rear corner of the sliding door to
access the lever.
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LOCK
To use the security lock, move the security lock lever all
the way up and close the door.
If you have the optional power sliding door, slide the
power sliding door enable switch on the overhead
console to the
OFF position. The sliding door cannot be
opened from the inside when this feature is in use.
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.-e.- - .- ’ - - .,’. . . . . * .. . . - . . , ... .-.- : . . If you have the optional power sliding door, slide the
power sliding door enable switch to the
ON position.
Press either
PWR DOOR switch.
You should let adults and older children know how the
security lock works, and how to cancel the lock.
If you
don’t, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t
be able to open the sliding door from the inside when
the security lock feature is in use.
To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock
1. Unlock the sliding door from the inside and open the
door from the outside.
2. Move the security lock lever all the way down.
The sliding door lock will now work normally.
If you want to open the sliding door when the security
lock
is on, unlock the sliding door from the inside and
open the door from the outside.
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Liftgate Lock Raising the Liftgate
Open the liftgate using the handle above the license
plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise
by
itself. Lamps in the liftgate will come on, illuminating
the rear cargo area (see “Rear Interior Lamps” in the
Index).
I NOTICE:
Be sure there are no overhead obstructions, such
as a garage door, before you open the liftgate.
You could slam the liftgate into something and
break the glass.
To unlock the liftgate, insert the door key and turn the
lock clockwise. The liftgate will automatically lock
when you close it.
If you have the optional power door locks or the Remote
Lock Control system, the liftgate will lock and unlock
differently. See “Power Lock Control’’ in the Index.
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Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional
thieves
-- so don’t do it.
New Vehicle ''Break-in"
When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver’s
door’ you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always
do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
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.
Parking Lots
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, like your glove
box or locking storage bin.
Lock the storage bin.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
NOTICE:
Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an
elaborate “break-in.” But it
will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See
“Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
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Ignition Switch
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions.
ACCESSORY An ON position in which you can
operate your electrical power accessories. Press
in the
ignition switch
as you turn the top of it toward you.
LOCK: The only position in which you can remove the
key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
transaxle.
OFF: This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition,
and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any
accessories. Use this position
if your vehicle must be
pushed or towed, but never try
to push-start your
vehicle. A warning chime will sound if
you open the
driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in
the ignition.
RUN: An ON position to which the switch returns after
you start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in
the RUN position when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can use
RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and
to display some instrument panel warning lights.
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START This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to RUN for normal driving.
Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions
ACCESSORY and RUN are
ON positions that allow
you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the
radio.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure
it is all the way in. If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
Starting Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or
number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top
left
of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper
steps to start the engine.
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile
is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to
PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
To Start Your 3.1L V6 Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
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PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s
the best position to
use when you start your engine
because your vehicle can’t move easily.
Ensure the shift lever
is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your Oldsmobile has brake-transaxle shift
interlock
(BTSI). You must fully apply your regular brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is
in the RUN position.
As you step on the brake pedal,
while in PARK (P),
you may hear a click from the solenoid
of the
BTSI. This ensures that the BTSI is operating
properly.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See
“Shifting Out of PARK
(P)” in this part.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
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Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE
(R) only after your vehicle is
stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If
You’re Stuck: In Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.
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2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like
this:
0 Pull the lever toward you.
0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. Move the ignition key to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is
in PARK (P).
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