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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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Overhead Console
The front overhead console has reading lamps, two
switches
for the optional power sliding door, storage
compartments (including one for your garage door
opener and one for sunglasses), a compass and an
outside temperature display. The features of the
overhead console are explained on the following pages.
READING LAMPS: To turn on or off either reading
lamp, press the switch next
to it. To adjust the aim of the
lamps, pivot the lamps in their sockets.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER COMPARTMENT You
can store your garage door opener in the front
compartment of your overhead console, and operate it
from this position.
To install your garage door opener,
follow these instructions:
1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward.
Remove the piece
of self-sticking Velcro@.
2. Peel the protective backing from the Velcro@ and
press it firmly
to the back of your garage door
opener.
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TEMPERATURE AND COMPASS DISPLAY The
outside air temperature and the compass are displayed at
the front of the overhead console. The control switches
are located to the left of the display. Turn the display
on or
off by pressing the ON/OFF
switch. Display the temperature in either degrees
Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) by pressing the
USMET switch.
If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower when
you turn
on the ignition, ICE will appear briefly on the
display. It's there to caution the driver that road
conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions
should be taken.
Compass Calibration: The compass is self-calibrating,
so it does not need to be manually set. However, when
your Silhouette is new, the compass may function
erratically.
If it does, CAL (Calibration) will appear on
the display.
To correct the problem, drive in a complete
360" circle three times, and the compass will function
normally.
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Compass Variance: Variance is the difference between
magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas
the
difference between the two can be great enough to cause
false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions
to set the variance
for your particular
location:
1. Determine your location on the zone map. Note your
2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the USMET
zone number.
switches. The display will go off.
3. After five seconds, VAR CAL will appear on the
4. Press USMET until your zone number appears on
5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number. Your
STORAGE COMPARTMENT: To open the rear
storage compartment in the overhead console, press the
release button.
SUNGLASSES STORAGE COMPARTMENT: To
open the sunglasses storage compartment in the
overhead console, press the release button. Pull the
compartment down to the full open position.
display.
When it does, release both buttons.
the display. variance is now set.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,
in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers
(used in Canada).
Tamper Resistant Odometer
Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer. If you
see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that
someone has probably tried to turn it back,
so the
numbers may not be true.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the
mileage total
of the old odometer, then that will be done.
If it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put
on
the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when
the new odometer was installed.
Tachometer
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The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
I NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area,
or engine damage may occur.
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Voltmeter
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When the engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in
the RUN position), the display measures the voltage
output
of your battery.
Brake System Warning Light
[BRAKE]
Your charging system gage will show the rate of charge
when the engine is running.
The reading will change as the rate
of charge changes
(with the engine speed, etc.), but readings between the
red warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
Readings in either red zone indicate
a possible problem
with your charging system. Have your Oldsmobile
serviced immediately. Your
Oldsmobile’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts.
If one part isn’t working, the other part
can still work and stop
you. For good braking, though,
you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come on briefly as you start the
vehicle.
If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it
will be ready to warn
you if there’s a problem,
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Audio Systems
The following pages describe the audio systems
available for your Oldsmobile, and how
to get the best
performance from them. Please read about the
system in
your vehicle.
Setting the Clock
For radios with SEEK A
1. With the radio on or off, press SET. The SET
indicator will appear on the digital display for
five
seconds. You must begin to set the clock to the
correct hour and minute during those
five seconds.
2. Press and hold the down SEEK arrow until the
correct hour appears on the display.
3. Press and hold the up SEEK arrow until the correct
minute appears
on the display. For radios
with SEEK and
SCAN buttons:
1. With the radio on or off, press SET. The SET
indicator will appear on the digital display for five
seconds.
You must begin to set the clock to the
correct hour and minute during those five seconds.
2. Press and hold SEEK until the correct hour appears
on the display.
3. Press and hold SCAN until the correct minute
appears on the display.
For radios
with 4 SEEK and SCAN:
1. With the radio on or off, press SET. The SET
indicator will appear on the digital display for five
seconds. You must begin to set the clock to
the
correct hour and minute during those five seconds.
2. Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears
on the display.
3. Press and hold the left or right SEEK arrow until the
correct minute appears on
the display.
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AM%FM Stereo Radio
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The digital display indicates information on time or
radio station frequency, the
AM or FM radio band,
whether the station is in stereo, and other radio
functions.
Playing the Radio
Turn the upper knob clockwise until the radio turns on
(your ignition must be
on). Turn the knob
counterclockwise to turn the system off.
VOL: Once the system is on, turn the upper knob
clockwise to increase volume. Turn it counterclockwise
to decrease volume.
RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the
station being played or the clock display. To change
what
is normally shown on the display (station or time),
press the knob until you see the display you want, then
hold the knob until the display flashes.
Finding a Station
AM-FM:
Press the lower knob to change between the
AM and FM bands (the digital screen will momentarily
display
AM or FM, and indicate if the station is in
stereo).
TUNE: Turn the lower knob slightly to the left or right
to tune in radio stations. If you hold it to the left or right,
it will tune rapidly. You can also turn it one stop at a
time to fine-tune a specific frequency.
the next higher or lower station. The sound will be
muted while seeking.
You can also use the
SEEK arrow buttons to scan radio
stations up or down the
AM or FM bands.
SEEK Press the up or down SEEK arrow to go to
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To scan stations up the band, press and hold the up
arrow button, then press the down arrow button, then
release both buttons. The radio will go to the next
station and pause there for a few seconds. It will
continue to scan until you press either SEEK arrow
button.
To scan stations down the band, press and hold the down
arrow button, then press the up arrow button, then
release both buttons. The radio will go to the next
station and pause there for a few seconds. It will
continue to scan until you press either SEEK arrow
button.
To Preset Radio Stations
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. The word SET will appear on the digital
screen for five seconds.
3. While SET is displayed, press one of the four
pushbuttons.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM and four FM
stations. Up
to three additional stations on each band may be
preset
by “pairing” pushbuttons:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET, and within five seconds press any two
adjacent pushbuttons at the same time.
pushbuttons are pressed at the same time.
3. The station can be tuned in when the same two
Setting the Tone
BASS:
Slide this lever up to increase bass, or down to
decrease it.
TREBLE: Slide this lever up to increase treble, or
down to decrease it. If a station
is weak or noisy, reduce
the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts
the lefthght speaker balance.
FADE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts
the frondrear speaker balance.
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AMEM Stereo with Cassette Player with
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Playing the Radio
Push the PWR button to turn the system on or off.
VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase
volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
MUTE: Press the upper knob to mute the radio or tape
player. Press it again to listen.
RCL: When the ignition is off, press this button to
display the clock. When the radio is on, press it to
change between the clock and radio station frequency
shown on the digital display.
Finding a Station
AM-FM:
Press the lower knob to change between the
AM and
FM bands. The band you select will appear
momentarily on the digital display.
TUNE: Turn the lower knob slightly to the left or right
to tune in radio stations. If you hold it to the left or right,
it will tune rapidly. You can also turn it one stop at a
time to fine-tune a specific frequency.
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higher or lower on the radio band.
SCAN: When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the
next station and pause there for a few seconds. SCAN
will be shown on the digital display. Press SCAN again
to stop on a station.
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