ABS OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1995 Owners Manual

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a
mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between
hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you
do a lot
of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the
traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will
eliminate
a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake
normally but don't pump your brakes.
If you do, the
pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine
stops, you will
still have some power brake assist. But
you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your Oldsmobile has an advanced electronic bralung
system that will help prevent a braking skid.
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When you start your vehicle, or when you begin to drive
away, you may hear
a momentary motor or clicking
noise. And
you may even notice that your brake pedal I
moves a little while this is going on. This is the ABS
system testing itself. (You may also hear a clicking noise
if you leave the ignition in the
RUN position for about
four seconds before starting the vehicle.) If there’s
a
problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock
brake system warning light will stay on or flash.
See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light’’ in the
Index. Here’s
how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road
is wet.
You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out
in
front of you.
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with
ABS.
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is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by
easing your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
Driving at Night
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second
skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel, or other material
is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving
to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance
will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on
a surface with reduced traction, try
your best
to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or
braking (including engine braking by shifting
to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues
--
such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to
make
a “mirrored surface” -- and slow down when you
have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system
(ABS) helps
avoid
only the braking skid. Night
driving
is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired
-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
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could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But
if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to
do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK
(P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer whe
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. els.
Parking on Hills
You really should
not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on
a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake, and then shift to PARK
(P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking
on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
0 Start your engine;
0 Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is cl
ear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling
a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine
oil, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment.
Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index
will help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s
a good idea to review these sections before you start
your trip.
Check periodically to see that
all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
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Fuse Panel (3.1L V6 Engine)
Position Circuitry
CTSY Dome Lamps, Courtesy Lamps, Power Door
Lock Switches, Glove Box Lamp, Power
Mirrors, Power Sliding Delay Lock Module
ELC
HORN
STOP
HAZ Auto
Level Control, Underhood Lamp
Horns, Horn Relay, Safety Belt Buzzer
Front/Rear Turn Lamps, Front Sidemarker
Lamps, Rear Stop Lamps, Instrument Cluster
Turn Indicator Lamps, Cruise Brake Switch
F PUMP Fuel Pump,
Oil Pressure SenderIFuel Pump Switch
Position
RDO 1/
AUX
TAIL
ECM
TURN
B/U
GAUGES
LPS
ABS
RD02
R WIPER
F WIPER
IGN
HTR-A/C
R BLW
Circuitry
Radio, Front Cigar Lighter, Accessory Power
Outlet
Front Park Lamps, Rear Taillamps, Front
Sidemarker Lamps, License Plate Lamp, Radio,
HeatNentlAC 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 Sidemarker 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,
FrontIRear Ashtray Illumination Bulbs
Anti-Lock Brake System
Radio
Rear Wiperwasher Motors; Overhead Console
Compass
Front Wipermasher Motor
A/C Compressor, A/C Solenoid Box, Compressor
Relay, Temp. Door Motor,
Low Blower Relay;
HeatNentlAC Control Head; Cruise Module; Cooling Fan Relay; Rear Defogger Relay;
Key
Chime; Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer and Generator
Charge Discrete, Transaxle Converter Clutch Switch
FrondRear Blower Motors, High Blower Relay
Rear Blower, Rear Heat/Vent/AC
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Position
CTSY
ELC
HORN
STOP
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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 Sidemarker
Lamps, Rear Stop Lamps, Instrument Cluster
Turn Indicator Lamps
Position Circuitry
RDOl/ Radio, Front Cigar Lighter, Accessory Power
AUX Outlet
TAIL Front Park Lamps, Rear Taillamps, Front Sidemarker Lamps, License Plate Lamp, Radio,
HeatNentlAC Control Head, Power Sliding Door
ABS
ECM Anti-Lock
Brakemraction Control System
Mass Air How Sensor, Electronic Control Module
TURN Front/Rear Turn Lamps, Front Sidemarker
B/U Lamps, Cluster Turn Telltale, Back-up Lamps,
Fog Lamps
Module, Elec. Level Control Sensor
GAUGES Cluster, Anti-Lock
Brake System Lamp
INJ 3365D Remote Location (see page
6-56)
LPS Cluster, Radio, Wiper Switch, Headlamp
Switch, Rear Blower Switch, HeatNentlAC
Control Head, Door Switch Illumination,
Front/Rear Ashtray Illumination Bulbs
RD02 Radio
R WIPER Rear Wipermasher Motors; Overhead Console
F WIPER Front WiperNasher Motor
Compass
IGN A/C
Solenoid Box, Temp. Door Motor, Low
Blower Relay; HeatNentlAC Control Head;
Cooling Fan Relay; Rear Defogger Relay; Key
Chime; Transaxle Converter Clutch Solenoid
and Generator Charge Discrete
HTR-A/C Front/Rear Blower Motors, High Blower Relay
R BLW Rear Blower,
Rear HeatNentlAC
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Junction
Block
Fuse
Injector 3365 Fuse (3800 V6 Engine Only)
You’ll find this fuse under the hood in the ABS junction
block, located next to the remote positive jump starting
terminal.
To open the junction block, press in on both sides of the
cover. This fuse
is located under the hood, on
a bracket just
behind the passenger’s side headlamp.
It is mounted on
the face
of the bracket in the position closest to the
passenger’s side of the vehicle. The fuse services the
injectors, fuel pump, oil pressure sender and fuel pump
switch.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-57
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6-2 1
BrakeFluid ................................. 6-28
Electrical Equipment
............... 2.25.3.21. 6.51
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-23
Engineoil
.................................. 6-12
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-26
SoundEquipment
............................ 3-21
Windshield Washer Fluid
................. 2.43. 6-26
AirBag
....................................... 1-26
How Does
it Restrain ......................... 1-29
How
it Works ............................... 1-28
Location
................................... 1-28
Readiness Light
........................ 1.27. 2.76
What Makes it Inflate
......................... 1-29
What Will You See After it Inflates
.............. 1-30
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-29
AirClealler
.................................... 6-17
Airconditioner
................................. 3-2
AirInflator
.................................... 2-63
Alignment and Balance. Tires
..................... 6-40
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-48
Servicing
................................... 1-31 Antenna.
Integrated Roof
......................... 3-23
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Junction Block Fuse ......... 6-56
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Anti-Theft Feature. CD Player
.................... 3-17
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Adding
.................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-23
Appearance Care
............................... 6-42
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-50
Ashtrays
................................... 2.65. 66
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-8
Auto Down Window Feature
...................... 2-39
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive Position
..................... 2-30
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-28
Automatic Overdrive Position
.................. 2-30
First Gear (1) Position
........................ 2-32
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-30
Park (P) Position
............................. 2-29
Reverse (R) Position
.......................... 2-29
Second Gear
(2) Position ...................... 2-31
Audio
System. Steering Wheel Touch Controls
....... 3-20
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