coolant OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1998 Owner's Guide

Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-50
Special Problems
............................. 6-48
Stains
...................................... 6-48
Tires
....................................... 6-52
Vinyl
....................................... 6-48
Wheels
..................................... 6-52
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-50
WiperBlades
................................ 6-50
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Coinholder
.................................... 2-69
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-27
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-14
Care
....................................... 3-27
Errors
................................. 3-17. 3-20
Remote
..................................... 3-20
Compact Overhead Console
...................... 2-66
Content Theft-Deterrent
......................... 2-23
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-72
Side
....................................... 2-73
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-65
Coolant
....................................... 6-21
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-23
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-29
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-18
Whattouse
................................. 6-22
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-55
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-34
Cupholders
.................................... 2-69 Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-53
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-52
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-59
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-62
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Door AjarLight
................................... 2-97
Power Sliding
................................ 2-15
Sliding
..................................... 2-14
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-99
DriverPosition
................................. 1-29
Driver’s Four-Way Manual Seat
.................... 1-2
Driving City
........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-18
Night
...................................... 4-16
Locks
....................................... 2-4
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Driving (Continued)
On Curves
.................................. 4- 11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-39
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-24
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
With a Trailer
................................ 4-37
Dump and
Stow Feature ........................... 1-7
Electrical Equipment. Adding .................... 2-28
Electrical System
............................... 6-56
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-32
Engine
....................................... 6-10
Coolant ..................................... 6-21
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-29
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-29
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-92
Cooling System
.............................. 6-64
Exhaust
..................................... 2-38
Identification
................................ 6-55
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-29
Overheated Protection Operating Mode
........... 5- 13
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Specifications
................................ 6-64
StartingYour
................................ 2-27
Temperature Warning Light
..................... 2-92
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-12
Running
While Parked
......................... 2-39
Engine Oil
............................... 2-96. 6-11 Used
....................................... 6-15
What Kind to Use
............................. 6-13
WhentoAdd
................................ 6-12
Equipment. Adding to the Outside
Of Your Vehicle ..... 6-3
When
to Change
.............................. 6-14
Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-38
Exit Lighting
.................................. 2-62
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-48
Fan Knob. Climate Control System
.................. 3-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-7
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Filter. Passenger Compartment Air
................. 6-16
Finishcare
.................................... 6-51
Finish Damage
................................. 6-53
FirstGear
..................................... 2-33
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-24
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-64
FogLmps
.................................... 2-60
Folding Driver’s Seatback
......................... 1-3
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
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FrontDoor ..................................... 2-4
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-34
Front Seat Storage Bin
........................... 2-71
Front Seat Storage Net
........................... 2-71
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-34
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Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-57
Gage
....................................... 2-98
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-92
Fuel
....................................... 2-98
Speedometer
................................. 2-85
Tachometer
.................................. 2-86
Garage Door Opener Compartment
................. 2-67
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-30
GloveBox
.................................... 2-65
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en Francais
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GAWR ....................................... 4-31
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GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-59
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
On Reminder ................................ 2-59
Wiring
..................................... 6-56
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-53
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-53 Hill
and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Prop
........................................ 6-9
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-51
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-26
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-61
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-78
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-40
Inflator. Air
................................... 2-78
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-64
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-33
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-33
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-33
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-33
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-33
Steering
.................................... 7-33
Suspension
.................................. 7-33
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-33
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-82
Cleaning
.................................... 6-49
Cluster
..................................... 2-84
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-57
Light Intensity Control
......................... 2-61
Instrument Panel
S witchbank ...................... 2-13
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-61
Control
..................................... 2-61
OverrideSwitch
.............................. 2-61
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Jack. Tire .................................... 5-27
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-30
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels CertificationRire
............................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-55
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-55
Delayed Illumination
.......................... 2-62
Dome
...................................... 2- 63
Exit Lighting
................................ 2-62
Exterior
.................................... 2-59
Fog
........................................ 2-60
Illuminated Entry
............................. 2-6 1
Interior
..................................... 2- 61
OnReminder ................................ 2-59
Rearcargo
.................................. 2-63
Underhood
.................................. 6-11
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-36
Liftgate
....................................... 2- 20
Lirrhter ....................................... 2-77
Lamps
Lights
Air Baa Readiness ....................... 1.40. 2.87
Anti-LGck Brake System Warning
............ 2.89. 4.7
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.88. 6.28
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-88 DoorAjar
................................... 2-97
Engine Temperature Warning
................... 2-92
Interior
..................................... 2-61
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.93, 6.23
Low Fuel Warning
............................ 2-98
Low Oil Level
.......................... 2.96. 6. 11
Low Traction
............................ 2.91. 4.9
Oil Pressure
................................. 2-96
Power Sliding Door
........................... 2-97
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1-25, 2.87
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-93
Traction Control System Warning
........... 2-90. 4-10
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-30
Automatic Door
............................... 2-6
Cylinders
................................... 7-30
Door
........................................ 2.4
Ignition Transaxle Check
....................... 7-32
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-30
Last Door Closed Locking
....................... 2-6
Lockout Deterrent
............................. 2-7
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Sliding Door
................................. 2-14
Sliding Door Child Security
..................... 2-19
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
................... 2-7
Locks and Lighting Choices
...................... 2-40
Loss of Control
................................ 4-15
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2-93, 6-23
Low Fuel Warning Light
......................... 2-98
Low Oil Level Light
....................... 2-96, 6-11
Low Traction Light
......................... 2-91, 4-9
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-34
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-30
Locks
9-6
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement ....... 6-16
Passenger Position
.................... 1.38.1.53. 1.54
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-33
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-81
DoorLocks ................................... 2-5
Option Fuses ................................ 6-56
Rear Quarter Windows
......................... 2-51
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-64
Sliding Door Light
............................ 2-97
Power Steering Fluid
............................ 6-25
How to Check ............................... 6-25
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-37
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
................... 8-10
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Power
Seat
......................................... l-3
Steering .................................... 4-11
Windows
................................... 2-50
Whattouse
................................. 6-25
Whentocheck
............................... 6-25
..................................... Radiator 5-21
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-25
Radios, Steering Wheel Controls
................... 3-24
Rain, Driving In
................................ 4- 18
Cargo Lamp
................................. 2-63
Radios
....................................... 3-10
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-63
Rear AirVents
.................................... 3-8
............................... Climate Control 3-6
Comfort Controls .............................. 3-7
Fancontrol .................................. 3-6
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-46
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-50
SeatAudio
.................................. 3-18
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-47
Seats
.........,.............................. l-6
Storage ..................................... 2-71
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger ............................. 3-5
Windshield Washer
........................... 2-55
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-64
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recovery
Tank, Coolant .......................... 5-18
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning .................... 6-65
Compact Disc Player
.......................... 3-20
Operation
of the Power Sliding Door ............. 2-10
Remote Lock Control
............................. 2-8
Operaton
..................................... 2-9
Battery Replacement .......................... 2-11
Resynchronizing
............................. 2-12
Captain’s Chairs
.............................. 1-22
Remote
Removing Bucketseats ................................. l-16
SplitBenchSeat 1-10 .............................. Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-a
Parts
....................................... 6-65
Wheel
...................................... 6-45
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