OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1997 Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Switchbank
This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below
the Comfort Controls. The switches and controls that
you may find
in this switchbank are the Rear Fan Knob,
Rear Window WiperNasher, Fog Lamps and Traction
Control.
If your vehicle does not have some of the
options controlled by these switches, there will
be a
blank button
in its place.
For more information, please see each
of these features
in the Index.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the Optional Rear
Climate Control system, there
will be a storage space in
this switchbank. The rubber mat can be removed for
cleaning. Snap the mat into place after cleaning.
Sliding Door
To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull
the handle out and then pull the door toward
the rear. If
you slide the door all the way back, the door will rest in
a detent position. The door must overcome this detent
when closing.
To move the door forward, you must first pull the door
past
the open detent position.
Does your Oldsmobile have a sliding door on the left
side? If
it does, this door is designed to open only a little
if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, don’t try to
force
the sliding door. Just close the left-side sliding
door. Then when the fuel filler door is closed, the
left-side sliding door can be opened normally.
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Sliding Door Lock
To unlock either sliding door from the outside using
your key, insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the
vehicle.
To lock the sliding door from the outside, turn
the key toward the front of the vehicle. Lock
the sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving
the manual locking lever down. Unlock it by moving the
lever up. If you have the optional power door locks, the sliding
door lock has a delay feature. See “Power Door Locks”
or “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
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Power Sliding Door (Option)
With this option, you can open and close the sliding
door with switches inside your vehicle.
If you have the
optional Remote Lock Control system, you can also
operate the sliding door
with your remote transmitter.
See “Remote Lock Control”
in the Index.
Leaving young children or pets unattended in
your vehicle can be dangerous. They could
operate the power sliding door.
A child or others
could
be injured. Do not leave children or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
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door: the powel- sliding door
override switch must be
disabled. This switch
is
located in the overhead
console switchbank.
Pushing the bottom
of the button will disable the power
sliding door;
it will not operate when either of the power
door switches or
the power sliding door button on the
Remote Transmitter is pressed.
The power sliding door override switch
will also stop
the door immediately, while the door
is opening or
closing, when the override feature is enabled.
When your vehicle goes through an automatic car wash,
be sure the power sliding door override feature
is enabled.
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To open or close the sliding door, press and release one
of two power door switches.
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One is mounted on the wall, just in front of the right side
sliding door. The other switch is located
in the overhead
console switchbank.
The sliding door must be unlocked
for it to operate. The
key does not have to be in
the ignition. To help avoid
accidental operation
of the sliding door, disable the
power sliding door by pushing the power sliding door
override switch. When
the key is
in the ignition in the RUN position,
the power sliding door will only open if
the transaxle is
in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in
PARK (P) to close the door.
If the override feature is not enabled and the power
sliding door
is open or in the process of closing when
you shift out
of PARK (P), a buzzer will sound. This is
a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed.
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If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) and
accelerate before the power sliding door latches
closed, the door may reverse to the open position.
A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and
be injured. Always make sure the power sliding
door is closed and latched before you drive away.
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If anything obstructs the power sliding door while it is
closing, the door will automatically reverse to
the open
position, provided
it meets sufficient resistance.
Resistance must be
as strong as the force of the closing
door,
or stronger. The force of the closing door increases
significantly as the door approaches
the latch position.
You or others could be injured if caught in the
path
of the sliding door. Make sure the door path
is clear before closing the door.
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Objects caught in the path of the power sliding door
may be damaged. Make sure the door path
is clear
before closing the door.
To manually open the power sliding door when the
power sliding door override feature is disabled, pull the
inside or outside latch release and let
go; the door will
open
fully.
To manually open the power sliding door when the
power sliding door override feature is enabled, pull the
inside
or outside latch release and slide the door all the
way back.
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If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep
grade
(15 percent or more), the door may not
stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring
someone. To make sure the door does not slam
shut, enable the power sliding door override
feature. Then if the door closes, it will close under
the control
of the power door system.
To manually close the power sliding door when the
override feature is disabled, pull the inside or outside
latch release or
the edge of the door. Move the door about
4 inches (10 cm) toward the closed position and release.
The door
will close completely and latch for you.
To manually close the power sliding door when the
override feature
is enabled, pull the inside or outside
latch release and slide the door all the way forward to
the latch position.
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Resetting the Power Sliding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not
all because of the following conditions:
0 A low voltage or dead battery,
Disconnecting the battery or
If the IGN 1, B/U LAMP, RADIO or PWR
SEAT/PSD fuse is removed or blown.
See “Fuse Panel”
in the Index for more information
about your fuse panel.
If any
of these conditions occur, the power sliding door
will need to be reset.
To do this, follow the directions
listed here.
It will be easier if you read through them
once before beginning this procedure.
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6.
Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked
and securely closed.
Turn the ignition switch to
the OFF position.
Enable the power sliding door override feature.
Remove the RADIO fuse from the underhood fuse
and relay center. Leave
it out for 30 seconds.
Reinstall the fuse and wait
10 seconds.
Disable
the power sliding door override feature.
7. Push either of the power door buttons to open the
power sliding door.
8. Wait five seconds and close the door by pushing
either power door button.
9. Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 and 8.
If the door does not rest in the fully open position
after repeating Step
7, repeat Steps 7 and 8 again. If
the door still does not operate correctly, see your
retailer for service.
Sliding Door Security Lock
Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a sliding door
security lock that helps prevent young children or other
passengers from opening the sliding door from the
inside. This lock is on both doors if your vehicle has the
dual sliding doors.
If you have the optional power sliding door, you can
override the security lock by pressing either power
door switch when the power sliding door override
feature is disabled. See “Power Sliding Door” earlier
in the section.
The security lock lever
is located on the inside of the
sliding door, on the front edge of the door.
To access the
lever, open the sliding door. Use the security lock label
on the edge of the door
as a guide.
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To use the security lock,
move the security lock lever
all the way up and close the
door from the outside.
1 'I If you have the optional power sliding door, disable the
I power sliding door by pushing the override switch on
the overhead console. The power sliding door cannot be
opened from the inside when this feature is in
use.
If you want to open the sliding door when the security
lock is
on, unlock the sliding door and open the door
from the outside.
If you have the optional power sliding door, disable the
power sliding door override feature. Press either power
door switch.
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You should let adults and older children know how the
security lock works, and how to cancel
the lock. If you
don’t, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t
be able to open the sliding
door from the inside when
the security lock feature is in use.
Liftgate
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock
1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door from the
outside.
2. Move the security lock lever all the way down.
The sliding door lock will now work normally.
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in
the cylinder clockwise.
To lock the liftgate using the
key, turn the key counterclockwise.
Open the liftgate using
the handle above the license
plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by
itself. Lamps
in the rear of the vehicle will come on,
illuminating the rear cargo area (see “Interior Lamps”
in the Index).
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~ NOTICE:
Be
sure there are no overhead obstructions, such
as a garage door, before you open the liftgate.
You could slam the liftgate into something and
break the glass.
To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then
firmly shut
the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate
open, even slightly. See“Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
A light on your instrument panel will warn you if the
liftgate is not completely closed (see “Door Ajar
Warning Light” in the Index).
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body
and the liftgate:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on bi-level (outside air button
is pressed).
That
will force outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls”
in the Index.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
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