lock OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1998 Owner's Guide

Remote Unlock Confirmation
When you use your remote lock control transmitter to
unlock your vehicle or to operate the power sliding door
(if equipped), your parking lamps will flash briefly to let
you know the command was received.
If you would like to change the way the parking lamps
operate with Remote Unlock Confirmation, see “Locks
and Lighting Choices”
in the Index.
Remote Alarm
When you press the horn button on the remote lock
control transmitter, your vehicle’s parking lamps will
flash and the horn will sound. This will allow you to
attract attention, if needed.
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (Option)
If you have the optional
power sliding door (see “Power Sliding Door” later
in this section), your remote
transmitter will have a
button that has a van
symbol on it. Press it
to open or close the
sliding door.
If the sliding door
is locked, first unlock all doors (see
“Remote Driver’s Door and All Door Unlock” earlier in
this section), then press the van symbol to open the
sliding door. Press the van symbol again to close the
sliding door.
You can operate the power sliding door with the remote
transmitter only when the power sliding door override switch on the overhead console is disabled.
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote lock control transmitter is coded to prevent
another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go
to your
retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters
matched to it.
See your retailer to match transmitters
to
another vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote lock
control transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location. If
you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
I NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any
of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
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Replacing the Battery in the
Remote Transmitter
1. Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on
the side of the transmitter and twist to separate
the halves.
2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not
use the metal flanges to “pop out” the battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves are
snapped together tightly
so water will not get in.
5. Check the transmitter operation. If needed,
follow the instructions on resynchronizing your
remote transmitter.
Resynchronizing Your Remote Transmitter
Your remote lock control system uses a continually
changing code for increased security. Normally, the
receiver in your vehicle will keep track of this
changing code.
Loss of synchronization will occur if the transmitter
is activated more than
256 times while out of range
of the vehicle.
Loss of synchronization will occur after the battery
replacement if the transmitter is immediately
activated more than
16 times while out of range of
the vehicle.
If your remote lock control transmitter has stopped
working, you may need to resynchronize the transmitter
to
the vehicle receiver. To do this, press the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons together and hold for at least seven seconds
or until the horn sounds if equipped with Content
Theft-Deterrent. Check the transmitter operation.
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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.
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, be sure to hold it open until everyone is
clear of the door, and only then allow
it to
slowly close.
Does your vehicle have a sliding door on the driver’s 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 driver’s side sliding door.\
Then when the
fuel filler door is closed, the driver’s side
sliding door can be opened normally.
Sliding Door Lock
Lock the sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving
the manual locking lever down. Unlock it by moving the
lever up.
With 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 the switches inside your vehicle.
If you have
the optional remote lock control system,
you can also
operate the power sliding door with your remote
transmitter. See “Remote Lock Control” in the Index.
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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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I To operate the power sliding
door, the power sliding door
override switch must be
disabled. This switch is
located in the overhead
console switchbank.
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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.
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NOTICE:
When your vehicle goes through an automatic
car wash, be sure the power sliding door override
feature is enabled.
If it isn’t, the power sliding
door
may open accidentally.
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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 RUN, 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.
To open or close the sliding door, press and release one
of the two power door switches.
One
is mounted on the wall, just in front of the
passenger’s side sliding door. The other switch
is located
in the overhead console switchbank.
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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Resetting the Power Sliding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at
all because of the following conditions:
A low voltage or dead battery,
Disconnecting the battery or
If the IGN 1, B/U LAMP, RADIO or PWR
SEATPSD 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.
1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
and securely closed.
3. Enable the power sliding door override feature.
4. Remove the RADIO fuse from the underhood fuse
and relay center. Leave it out for
30 seconds.
5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds.
6. 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
9. Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 and 8.
either power door button.
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 vehicle is equipped with a sliding door security
lock that helps prevent young children or other
passengers from opening the sliding door by using the
inside door handle. 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.
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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.
To use the security lock,
move the security lock lever
all the way up and close the
door from the outside.
If you have the optional power sliding door, disable the
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.
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.
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.
Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in
the cylinder to the right.
To lock the liftgate using the
key,
turn the key to the left.
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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Theft Parking at Night
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver’s
door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition and transaxle. And remember
to lock
the doors. Park
in a lighted spot,
close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it
up and take your key.
But what
if you have to leave your key? What if you
have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
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Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
11 your vehicle has this option, it has a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
A light located on top of your instrument panel (near the
center of the vehicle,
next to the windshield) will flash
slowly to let you know that the system has been armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
lock switch. Once armed,
the alarm will go off if
someone tries to
enter the vehicle (without using the remote lock control
transmitter or
a key), breaks a window, tries to damage
the vehicle or turns the ignition on. The horn will sound
and your vehicle’s parking lamps will flash for up to two
minutes. The system will also cut off the fuel supply,
preventing the vehicle from being driven.
When the alarm is armed, the liftgate may be opened
with the remote lock control transmitter or with a key.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either power
lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition
(if you would like to turn off power lock switch arming,
see “Locks and Lighting Choices”
in the Index).
The security light flashes quickly to let you know when
the system is ready
to arm with the power door lock
switches. The security light will stop flashing and stay
on, when
you press the rear of the power lock switch, to
let you know the system is arming. After all doors and
the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will
begin flashing at
a very slow rate to let you know the
system is armed.
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