ECO mode OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1996 Owners Manual

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With this feature, you can unlock all of the doors from
the outside by holding the key in the unlock position for
one second.
To unlock only the driver’s or passenger’s
door, turn the key to the unlock position and release.
From the inside, when the ignition is
on and the driver’s
door is closed, all doors will lock each time you move
the shift lever out of PARK (P). If the passenger’s door
or the liftgate is open when you move the shift lever out
of PARK
(P), they will lock when closed.
If the sliding door is open when you move the shift lever
out of PARK (P) or manually lock the doors using the
power door lock switches, a lock delay feature allows
the sliding door to lock five seconds after it is closed.
With the automatic door locks feature, you can still lock
or unlock the doors at any time, either manually or with
the power door lock switches.
To override the lock delay feature, press the front of the
power door lock switch (the unlock position) while the
shift lever is in
PARK (P).
If you have the Remote Lock Control system, there are
three additional ways you can disable the lock delay
feature (see “Remote Lock Control” later
in this section):
0 Press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter,
Return the shift lever to PARK (P), or
0 Turn the ignition off.
Customizing Your Autornr c Door Locks Feat
With the Remote Lock Control system, you can
customize your automatic door locks feature to suit your
individual needs. (See “Remote Lock Control’’ later
in
this section.)
With the doors closed and the ignition on, press and hold
the driver’s side power door lock switch in the lock
position for
10 seconds. The doors will lock, then
unlock, indicating that you have
10 seconds in which to
program one of four custom modes:
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On very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more
quickly and economically if you open the windows long
enough to let
hot, inside air escape. For all settings,
adjust the temperature control lever and fan speed
as desired.
Press the RECIRC button
to get maximum cooling or
quick cool-down on very hot days. It should not be used
for long periods of time because the air may become too
cold and dry.
When the temperature outside is above freezing,
the air
conditioner compressor will automatically condition the
air when you press RECIRC (the A/C indicator light
will glow),
DEFOG or DEF (the A/C indicator light will
not glow).
Press A/C (the
A/C indicator light will glow) to condition
the air when you press UPPER, BI-LEV or LOWER. To
turn
off the air conditioner compressor in these settings,
press A/C again (the indicator light will go
off>.
Each time you turn on the ignition, the air conditioner
will default to the setting you had selected before last
turning off the ignition.
When the air conditioner compressor is on,
you may
sometimes notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal. The system
is
designed to help fuel economy while it maintains the
desired cooling level.
The air conditioner removes moisture from the air,
so
you may sometimes notice water dripping from under
your vehicle when
it is idling or after it has been turned
off. This is normal.
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Slide the temperature lever to the right to warm the air.
In the LOWER mode, outside air will be brought
in and
sent through
the floor outlets. The heater works best if
you keep your windows closed while using
it.
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The BI-LEV setting is designed for use on sunny days
when the air is
only moderately warm or cool. On days
like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
For the best results, slide the temperature control lever
to the middle position, and then adjust it for comfort.
If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use
it during cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or lower, your
heating system will provide heat more quickly because
the engine coolant is already warmed. See “Engine
Coolant Heater’’
in the Index.
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Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air
into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air
conditioning fan is running.
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust
the direction and amount
of airflow inside the vehicle.
Push the outlet up or down to direct airflow to your
preference. Increase or reduce the amount
of airflow by
opening and closing the louvers. Opening and closing
the louvers will also direct airflow from side to side.
If your vehicle is equipped with seats in the third row,
you will have a rear air outlet and a rear fan.
To
maximize airflow to the rear of your vehicle, place
the
left bucket seat in the second row in the forward
position (see “Adjusting Rear Seats” in
the Index).
This uncovers the rear air outlet.
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2tion,
If you have this option, you will have a master control
for the rear fan
on the center instrument panel console,
and a rear control next to
the second row seat, on the
driver’s side
of the vehicle.
To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear, use
either rear
fan control to adjust the force of air coming
through the rear outlets. See “Rear Fan
-- Master
Control” and “Rear Fan
-- Rear Control” later in
this section.
Select the desired climate control mode using the
directional controls on the instrument panel (see “Mode
Buttons” earlier in the section). The mode you choose
will regulate both the front and rear climate control
systems.
The temperature of heated or cooled air
directed to the rear of the vehicle cannot be adjusted
with the temperature control lever.
Select RECIRC, UPPER,
BI-LEV or LOWER when
outside temperatures are warm or moderate. In the
RECIRC mode, or if you press A/C when the
system is in the
UPPER or BI-LEV modes, cooled air
will be directed to the rear of the vehicle through the
overhead and third-row air conditioning outlets. If you
select A/C in the LOWER mode, cooled air
will be
directed through the rear floor vent (see “Rear Air
Vents” later
in this section) unless the temperature
control lever is set approximately
30 percent from the
full cold setting. Heated air will result with the
temperature control lever setting above
30 percent from
the
full cold setting. Temperature adjustment of the
heated air is not possible. Cooled air will again return
when the temperature control lever setting is returned to
approximately
25 percent from the full cold setting.
If you do not select A/C in the UPPER or BI-LEV
modes, air directed to the rear of the vehicle will be
cabin temperature.
Select LOWER, DEFOG or
DEF when outside
temperatures are cool. In these modes, heated air will be
directed to the rear of the vehicle through the rear side
window vents and the rear
floor heater vent.
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Brake Pedal Travel Battery
See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase
in pedal
travel. This could be
a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of
top quality and work well
together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality
GM brake
parts
in them, as your Oldsmobile does when it is new.
When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones
put in -- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts
in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways
if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Every
new Oldsmobile has
a Delco Freedom@ battery.
You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s
time for
a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more,
take
off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. lhs
will help keep your battery from running down.
I
/II CAUTIPV:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your
vehicle for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.
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LockDelay ..................................... 2-9
Locking Storage Bin
............................ 2-59
Automatic Door
............................... 2-6
Cylinders
................................... 7-35
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-35
Liftgate
..................................... 2-21
Power Door
.................................. 2-5
Sliding Door Security .......................... 2- 18
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-37
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-77
LowFuelLight
................................ 2-84
LowOilLight
................................. 2-81
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-39
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-35
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-62
Locks
......................................... 2-4
. Sliding Door ................................. 2-13
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-60
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-4 1
Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7- 1
How the Section is Organized .................... 7-2
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-5
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-34
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-38
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-39 Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-1
Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-49
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-77
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle
.............. 2-10
Mirrors
....................................... 2-52
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-53
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-52
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-52
Visorvanity
................................. 2-65
Mode Buttons. Climate Control System
.............. 3-2
MountainRoads
................................ 4-21
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-39
Net. Convenience .............................. 2-61
Neutral
....................................... 2-28
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-22
Nightvision
................................... 4-14
odometer
.................................... 2-71
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-72
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-10
Oil. Engine
..................................... 6-9
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