sensor OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1996 Owners Manual

What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs
so quickly that some people may not even realize the air
bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module
in
the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short time. The
part
of the bag that comes into contact with you may be
warm, but it will never be too hot to touch. There will be
some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated
air bag. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver
from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle,
nor will
it stop people from leaving the vehicle.
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When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing problems for
people with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble.
To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it
is safe to do so.
If you have breathing problems but can’t get out
of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening
a window or door.
The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it
inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag
system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include the air bag module and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with
a diagnostic module,
which records information about
the air bag system.
The module records information about the readiness
of the system, when the sensors are activated and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air
bag system. Improper service can mean that your air
bag system won’t work properly. See your retailer
for service.
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the driver’s air bag,
it may not work properly. You may have
to
replace the air bag module. Do not open or break
the air bag cover.
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SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but
lower fuel economy. You can use
SECOND (2) on hills.
It can help control
your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then
you would also want to use
your
brakes off and on.
NOTICE:
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Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles
(41 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or
you
can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD (D) or
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(0) as much as
possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you
are going slower than
65 mph (105 km/h) or you
can damage your engine.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly,
or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster,
something may be wrong with a transaxle system
sensor.
If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So, if this happens, have
your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you
can use SECOND
(2) when you are driving less
than
35 mph (55 kmh) and THIRD (D) for
higher speeds.
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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, the air bag
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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Fuse Usage
GAUGES/AC A/C Compressor Relay, ABS,
Electronic Level Control Height
Sensor, Instrument Panel Cluster,
Power Sliding Door Controller
LPS
ABS Interior Lamps Dimming, Rear
Climate Control Blower, Door Lock
Switches, Temperature and Compass
Display, Headlamp and Instrument
Panel Dimmer Switch, Heater-A/C
Control, Instrument Panel Cluster,
Illumination for Power Sliding
Door Switches
ABS Enable Relay
Fuse
RD02
R WIPER
F WIPER
IGN
HTR-A/C
R BLW
Usage
Radio, Steering Wheel Controls
Temperature and Compass Display,
Rear Window Wipermasher
Windshield and Rear Window
Wipermasher
Cruise Control Switch, Heater-A/C
Control, Speedometer and
Tachometer, Rear Window Defogger
Relay, Safety Belt Reminder Chime,
Lamps on Reminder, Key in the
Ignition Warning
Low Speed A/C Blower Relay
Rear Climate Control Blower
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Circuit Breakermelay Panel
Circuit breakers and relays are located in the circuit
breakerhelay panel.
This is located belund the panel
under the glove box, near the passenger’s door.
Circuit
Breakers Usage
1 Hazard Flashers
2 Automatic Transaxle, Evaporative
(fuse) Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge
Solenoid Valve, Evaporative Emissions
Canister Purge Vacuum Diagnostic
Switch, Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) Valve, Front Engine Fan Relay,
Heated Oxygen Sensors, Mass Air
Flow (MAF) Sensor, Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Power Windows
Power Seat, Power Sliding
Door
Controller, Power Door Locks
Rear Defogger
Air Conditioning Blower,
Rear Blower Motor
Horns
Safety Belt Reminder Chime, Lamps on
Reminder, Key In the Ignition, Warning
(Chime Module)
Rear Defogger Timer
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