Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001 Owner's Manuals

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When this message is displayed, the traction control
system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
The message may appear for the following reasons:

If there's a brake system problem that is specifically
related to traction control, the traction control system
will turn off and the warning message will come on.
If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control
system will turn off and the warning message will
come on until your brakes cool down.

If the traction control system is affected by an
engine
-related problem, the system will turn off
and the warning message will come on.
If the traction control system warning message comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Traction Active Message (Option)
United States Canada
If your vehicle has the traction control system, the
TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the
traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may
feel or hear the system working, but this is normal.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this message
appears, so adjust your driving accordingly.
The message will stay on for a few seconds after
the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin.

2-110 Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Message
United States Canada
This message will come on when your engine gets
too hot.
If this message comes on, it means that your engine
coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should
pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the
engine as soon as possible.
See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index.
Low Oil Pressure Message
United States Canada
Your vehicle is equipped with a low oil pressure
warning message.
Your oil pressure message lets you know when you may
have a problem with your engine oil pressure.
When the engine is running and this message appears,
the engine oil level may be too low. There may also be
another problem causing low oil pressure.

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CAUTION:
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If you do, your engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
Low Engine Oil Level Message
United States Canada
If this message comes on, it means your engine is
low on oil.
You need to check the oil level right away. Have your
vehicle serviced immediately.

2-112 Change Engine Oil Message
United States Canada
If this message comes on and stays on after you start
the engine, have the oil changed.
For additional information, see ªEngine Oil, When to
Changeº in the Index. After changing the engine oil the
system must be reset. See ªHow to Reset the Change
Engine Oil Messageº in the Index.
Power Sliding Door Warning Message
United States Canada
This message will come on if the power sliding door
is not completely closed and the ignition is turned to
RUN or START.
If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) while the
power sliding door is open or in the process of closing,
and the power sliding door is turned off, a buzzer will
sound. This is a warning that the power sliding door is
not completely closed.

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CAUTION:
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.
Door Ajar Warning Message
United States CanadaThis message will come on when the ignition is turned
to RUN or START and the driver's or passenger's door
is open.
It may also come on if a sliding door is not in the fully
latched position.
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
United States Canada
This message will come on when the ignition is turned
to RUN or START and the rear hatch is open.

2-114 PASS-Key

III Security Message
United States Canada
If you are ever driving and this message comes on and
stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you
turn it off.
Your PASS
-Key III system, however, is not
working properly and must be serviced by your dealer.
Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS
-Key III
system at this time. See ªPASS
-Key IIIº in the Index
for more information.
Low Fuel Warning Message
United States Canada
If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on
and stay on until you add fuel.
If the warning message is still on after adding fuel,
you need to reset the warning message. To reset the
warning message, turn the ignition to OFF then to ON.
If the message stays on, see your dealer right away.

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Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Option)The DIC will show information about the vehicle and
the surroundings.

E/M (English/Metric Button): You can change
the display to a metric or English reading at any time
by pressing E/M.

MODE: Press this button to cycle through three
modes of operation
-- off, compass/temperature
and trip computer mode.
In the trip computer mode, pressing the MODE
button cycles through the five displays. Press the
MODE button after the last trip computer display
to return the DIC to the OFF mode.
Off: No driver information is displayed in this mode
of operation.
Compass/Temperature Mode: One of eight
compass readings and the outside temperature are
displayed. If the temperature is below 38F (3C),
the temperature reading will toggle between displaying
the outside temperature and the word ªICEº for
two minutes.

2-116 Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the
country, the difference is great enough to cause
the compass to give false readings. If this occurs,
the compass variance must be set.
Setting the Variance
Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
compass/temperature mode. Press both the E/M and
MODE buttons simultaneously for approximately
five seconds. The last entered variance zone number
will be displayed. Press the E/M button until the
proper variance number, as shown on the map, is
showing. Press the MODE button to set the new
variance zone and resume normal operation.
The display will show all the display segments briefly
to acknowledge the change in the zone number.
Automatic Compass Calibration
The compass is self
-calibrating, which eliminates the need
to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new,
the calibration process may not be complete. In these
cases the calibration symbol ªCº will be displayed
where the compass reading is normally displayed.
To calibrate the compass, in an area free from large metal
objects, make three 360
turns. The calibration symbol
will turn off and the compass reading will be displayed.

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Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the calibration
symbol does not appear, you must manually put
the compass into the calibration mode.
Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
compass/temperature mode. Press both the E/M and
MODE buttons simultaneously for at least 10 seconds
until the calibration symbol appears. Release both
buttons and complete three 360
turns in an area free
from large metal objects. The calibration symbol will
turn off and the compass reading will be displayed.
Error Displays

An error of the vehicle's speed sensor or fuel sender
will cause
-E- to be displayed.

In the absence of vehicle communications, a double
dash ª
--º is displayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.
Trip Computer
There are five trip computer displays which may be
stepped through by pushing the MODE button.
The information will appear in the following order:

AVG ECON (Average Fuel Economy): This shows
the average fuel economy since the last reset.

INST ECON (Instantaneous Fuel Economy):
This shows fuel economy for the most recent second
of driving.

RANGE (Trip Range): This shows the estimated
distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel.
The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on
the last few hours of driving.

FUEL USED (Trip Fuel Used): This shows the
accumulated fuel used since the last reset.

AVG SPEED (Average Speed): This shows the
average speed since the last reset.

2-118 Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold the MODE and E/M buttons for at least
two seconds. The reset is acknowledged with the display
showing all segments on briefly. A reset can only be
done in AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED
displays. AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED
can only be reset independently. Only the mode that is
displayed will be reset.
Rear Parking Assist (Option)
Rear parking assist can help you to determine how close
an object is to your rear bumper within a given area,
making parking easier. It is not intended to be used
primarily as a rear obstacle detection system.
The rear parking assist display is located inside the
vehicle, above the rear window. It has three color
-coded
lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror.
Rear parking assist can be
turned off by pressing the
rear park aid disable switch
located in the overhead
console switchbank.
How the System Works
If the rear park aid disable switch is not on, the rear
parking assist will turn on automatically when the shift
lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle
speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system
turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate
for 1.5 seconds to let you know that the system is
working. Rear parking assist senses how close your
vehicle is to an object. The distance is determined by
the four ultrasonic sensors located on the rear bumper.