OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1998 Owners Manual

Cupholders Storage Bin
There are cupholders on the inboard side of the front
passenger’s seat and the right side
of the second row
bench seat.
To use the cupholders, simply pull down the tray. Keep
the trays up when not in use.
Your vehicle has storage compartments and cupholders
on either side of the vehicle, next to the third row seats.
The seatbacks have cupholders that can be used when
the seatbacks are folded down. At
the base
of the center instrument panel console, there
is a storage bin. To open the bin, lift the latch release
and the door will fold down.
Inside the bin, you will find a tray that slides out. Slide
the tray all the way toward the rear of the vehicle until
the tray locks onto the plastic tabs at the end of the guide
rails. The tray holds
CDs or cassettes in the center area.
You can also store cassettes in the left side area. The
right side area can hold either the coinholder, which lifts
out, or another cassette. The tray can be removed for
cleaning or when you want to replace the selection
of
CDs or cassettes. Slide the tray back into the storage bin
before closing the bin door. The tray can also be placed
in the glove box for locked storage if desired.
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Removing and Replacing the Tray To remove the tray, slide it almost all the way out. Don’t
let the tray lock over the plastic tabs at the end of the
guide rails
(A). Lift the tray out of the guide rails. The
rubber mat under the tray also lifts out for cleaning.
When the rubber mat
is replaced, be sure the tabs at the
back
of the mat are seated in the slots at the back of the
storage
bin.
The dividers in the tray can be removed by squeezing
the plastic tabs
on the bottom of the dividers, while
pulling
up. Replace the dividers by sliding them down
until the tabs click into place.
To replace the tray, line up the guides on the bottom of
the tray with the guide rails in the storage bin door. Slide
the tray back in.
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Front Seat Storage Bin
The storage bin is located under the manual front
passenger’s seat.
To open the bin, lift the handle and
slide the drawer out.
Front Seat Storage Net
There is a storage net that stretches between the front
seats. Pull the
hooks toward the passenger’s seat and
insert them into the holes next
to the cupholder.
To store the net, lift the hooks up and out of the holes.
The net does not detach from the driver’s seat.
When not in use, it is recommend that
you unhook the
net to extend its
life and retain its elasticity.
Rear Storage Compartments
and Cupholders
Your vehicle has a storage compartment and
cupholder on either side of the vehicle, next
to the
third row seat(s).
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Convenience Net (Option)
The optional convenience net is designed to help keep
small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over during
sharp turns
or quick stops and starts. Install the
convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, just inside
the liftgate.
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Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the
liftgate opening (the label on the net should
be in the
upper left-hand corner). Attach the lower hooks to the
metal rings
on the floor.
The side of the convenience net closest to the front of
the vehicle
is higher than the side closest to the liftgate.
Once you've loaded items into the net, stretch the higher
side of the net up and over the top
of the load to hold it
firmly
in place.
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The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 lbs.
(45 kg). It is not designed to hold larger, heavier loads.
Store such loads on the floor
of your vehicle, as far
forward as you can.
When not in use, it is recommend that
you take down
the convenience net to extend its life and retain its
elasticity, and
to keep the rear exit clear. Store the net in
the pouch behind either front seat.
Side Convenience Nets
The side convenience nets are designed to hold smaller
items (about
8 lbs. (4 kg)) than the large convenience
net. Attach the loops to the
posts on the rear side panels,
near the jack storage area.
When not in
use, it is recommend that you take
down the convenience nets to extend their life and retain
their elasticity.
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Luggage Carrier (Option)
A CAUTION:
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If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer
or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and
so forth -- the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying could be violently torn
off, and
this could cause you or other drivers to have
a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier
on top of your vehicle. If
you have the optional luggage carrier,
you can load
things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has
slats and side rails attached to the roof, as well as sliding
crossrails and places
to use for tying things down. These
let you load some things on top of your vehicle,
as long
as they are not wider
or longer than the luggage carrier.
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NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 150 lbs.
(68 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage
your vehicle.
When you carry cargo
on the luggage carrier of a
proper size and weight, put
it on the slats, as far
forward
as you can. Then slide the crossrail up
against the rear of the load, to help keep
it from
moving. You can then tie
it down.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
Turn the release knobs to the left to unlock the
crossrails. Slide the crossrails forward or back, as
needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes.
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After repositioning the crossrails, be sure to tighten the
release
knobs by turning them to the right. This will lock
the crossrails in place.
If you wish to attach the luggage tie-downs or other
compatible bicycle or
ski accessory racks to the
crossrail, use the adjustable tapped plates under the
Use the adjustable tie-down
loops in the side rails
to
help secure large loads.
Reposition the tie-downs
by turning them to the left,
then slide them along the side rail. Turn the tie-downs to
the right to tighten them in place.
Bumper strips on the luggage carrier crossrails help to
ensure a quieter ride.
Lift the end of the bumper strip with a flathead screw
driver and cut
off enough of the strip to access the
tapped plates.
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After removing the tie-downs or other equipment, be
sure to reinstall the piece
of bumper strip that was cut.
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in the
middle section of the instrument panel, below
the
switchbank. Pull out the drawer to use the ashtray.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, grasp the edge of
the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out, in a
rocking motion.
To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready,
it will pop back by itself.
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Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
~ while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
’ back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
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NOTICE:
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Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
Side Ashtrays
To open the ashtray, press the left side and turn it open.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press the snuffer as
you lift up the bottom of the ashtray.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and swing
them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
(If Equipped)
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror. The lamps will come
on when you open
the cover.
Accessory Inflator System (Option)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator. With
it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and
basketballs, and
you can also use it to bring your tires up
to the proper pressure.
The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on
the
driver’s side. To remove the cover, pull the tab on the
cover and pull it
off.
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