wipers OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1997 Owners Manual

Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that
tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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2-50 Important Information About Keys
Door Locks
Remote Lock
Control
Battery Replacement for RKE
Switchbanks
Sliding Door
Power Sliding Door
Operation of Sliding Door Security Locks
Preventing Theft
of Your Vehicle
New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
Tips on Starting
Your Engine
Using the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake Guidelines
Important Information on Engine Exhaust
Locks and Lighting Choices
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Tilt Steering
Wheel
Functions of the Multifunction Lever
How to Use
the High/Low Beam
Headlamp Changer
Windshield Wipers and Fluid
Using Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Interior Lamps
Rearview Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Driver Information Center
Accessory Power Outlets
S u nroo f
Air Inflator System
Instrument Panel Overview
All About Your Warning Lights and Gages
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Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
marked
WIPER.
For a single wiper cycle: Turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let
go. The wipers will
stop after one cycle.
If you want more cycles, hold the
band
on mist longer.
For delayed wiper cycles: You can set the wiper speed
for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be
very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to
choose the delay time. The closer to
LOW, the shorter
the delay time.
For steady wiper cycles: For steady wiping at low
speed, turn the band away from you to the
LOW
position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further to
HIGH. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF.
Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before
using them. If they’re frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades
do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy
snow
or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
To wash your windshield, press and hold the windshield
washer paddle. The washers and wipers will operate.
When you release
the paddle, the washers will stop, and
the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless
your wipers had already been
on. In that case, the wipers
will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A
bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit
another vehicle or
go off the road. Check your washer
fluid level often.
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5. Replace the bulb(s) by pulling the old one(s) out and
gently pushing the new one(s)
into the bulb holder socket.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
A. Tail bulb
B. Back-up bulb
C. Signal bulb
D. Stophail bulb
6. Snap the bulb holder back into place ensuring all
retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the
outboard locatinghetaining pins
until the lamp is
seated. Secure with thc inboard screws.
For any bulb changing procedure
not listed in this section,
contact your Oldsmobile retailer service department. Replacement
blades for your vehicle are
24 inches
(60 cm) in length. They come in different types and are
removed
in different ways. Here's how to remove the
type with
a release clip:
I. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer
positions
of the wipe pattern. The blades are more
accessible
for removal/replacement while in
this position.
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile
unless you check with your retailer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components
from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile, see
“Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile”
in
the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker
in the I/P fuse panel. An electrical overload will
cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp wiring
checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
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, be sure
to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the I/P fuse 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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