wiring OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1995 Owners Manual

mrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return,
automatically.
A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the
direction
of the turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until
you complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won’t
see your turn signal.
If a bulb
is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when
you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the
fuse
(see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for
the trailer lamps, a different turn signal flasher is used.
With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash
even if
a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lamps regularly
to make sure they
are working.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt
is
already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on
and stay on until the driver’s belt is buckled.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel,
which shows the words AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The system check
includes the air bag sensors and module, the wiring and the
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag
system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.
AIR BAG
You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to
RUN
or START. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system
is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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Making Turns
1 NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra
wiring and a different turn signal flasher (included in the
optional trailering package). The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a
turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop. When
towing a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even
if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when they are not.
It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down
a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have
to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transaxie overheating.
If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than
1,000 pounds (454 kg), and you have an automatic
transaxle with OVERDRIVE
(GO), you may prefer to
drive
in THIRD (D) instead of OVERDRIVE (0)
(or, as you need to, a lower gear). This will minimize
heat build-up and extend the life of your transaxle.
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3. Twist the L-shaped bulb assembly counterclockwise
1/6 turn until the flanges align with the slots in the
retainer ring.
4. Pull out the bulb assembly.
5. Disconnect the bulb wiring harness from the bulb
assembly by lifting
the plastic locking tab.
6. Snap a new bulb assembly onto the wiring harness.
7. Replace the bulb assembly by reversing step 3.
8. Replace the bulb housing and the two black knobs.
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the
Index.
1. Open the rear side windows and liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing.
3. Undo the spring clips under the weatherstrip at the
rear
of the side window.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the
chance of damages 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.
A fuse puller is clipped inside the fuse panel door. Place
the wide end
of the fuse puller over the plastic end of
the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out.
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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To access the fuse, pry back the latch with a screwdriver,
then pull down on the base of the unit.
If you need to
replace
the fuse, be sure to use a fuse that is the same
amperage.
Push the base of the unit firmly up into the cover until
the latch snaps into the locked position.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker i
the lamp switch. An electrical overload will cause the
in
lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlamp system checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the circuit breakerhelay panel protect
the power windows and other power accessories. When
the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is
fixed.
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Engineoil .................................... 6-11
adding
..................... : .............. 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-16
Checking
................................... 6-11
What Kind to Use
............................ 6- 13
What to do with Used Oil
...................... 6-16
. Whentochange ............................. 6-16
Ethanol
(In Fuel) ................................ 6-3
Expectarit Mothers, Use
of Safety Belts ............. 1-31
Extender, Safety Belt
....................... : .... 1-57
Fabric: Cleaning
.......................... : .... 6-42
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-4
Filter Aircleaner
................................. 6- 17
Engine
Oil .................................. 6-16
Finishcare
.................................... 6-47
Fihish Damage
............................ : .... 6-48
First
Gear (1) Position ............ ; .............. 2-32
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-24
FogLamps
.................................... 2-50
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........ : .................. 6-4
ForwardGears
................................. 2-30
FrontDoors
.................................... 2-3
Front Towing Ifbokups
.......................... 5- 11
Fuel
.......................... i............... 6-2
FillingYourTank
............................. 6-4
Gage
...................................... 2-86
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4 Fuse
Paiiel(3.lL V6 Engine)
............ ......... 6-53
Fuse Panel (3800 V6 Engine) ..................... 6-54
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-52
Gag&. Engine Coolant Temperature
............... 2-80
Garage
Door Opener Compartment.
Overhead Console
.............................. 2-5 1.
Gasolines for Cleaner Air .......................... 6-3
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
Gear Positions
................................. 2-28
Glass. Cleaning
................................ 6-46
GloveBox .................................... 2-21
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazqd Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
............... 2-50
Headlamp. Wiring
.............................. 6-57
Headlamps
.................................... 2-49
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-31
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
High Beam
Lamps. How to Change ................ 2-50
Highway Hypnosis
........................ ; ..... 4-22
HillandMountainRoads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
i ................................ 4-34
HoodProp
..................................... 6-7
HoodRelease
................................... 6-6
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Wheel Nut Torque ......................... 5.32. 6.59
Wheel Replacement ............................. 6-40
Wheel Rkpkment. Used
........................ 6-41
Auto
. Down Fea- ........................... 2-39
Rear Wipir and Washer ........................ 2-44
Side LaQhes ................................ 2-39
Windshield Washer Fluid .................... 2-43. 6-26
Wdow
MZI.IIU~~ .. ; ................................ 2-38
Power ...................................... 2-38
Whdshield
Washers ............................. 2-43
Windshield Washers.
Rear ........................ 2-44
Windshield Wiper.
Circuit Breaker ................. 6-57
Windshield Wipers ............................... 2-42
Windshield Wipers. Rear ......................... 2-44
Wmter. Driving in .............................. 4-24
Wiring. Headlqp
.............................. 6-57
Wreck&
Tuwing ................................. 5-8
Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement .............. 6-34
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