key Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001 s Owner's Guide

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When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle
has been programmed may have been changed since it
left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Turn the parking lamps on, then off.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
4. Turn the parking lamps on, then off to change the
current mode.
5. Turn the parking lamps on, then off until you hear
the number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
To arm and disarm the content theft-deterrent system,
the system must be turned on using Modes 1, 2 or 4
listed previously in this section under ªContent
Theft
-Deterrent System.º
With the arming and disarming feature, you can program
the vehicle to do the following:

Arm the system when you lock the doors using either
power door lock switch while any door or the liftgate
is open and the key is removed from the ignition.

Arm the system when you lock the doors with your
key or remote keyless entry transmitter and the key
is removed from the ignition.

Disarm the system when you unlock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.

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Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off

The system will arm when you lock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
The key must be removed from the ignition when
you lock the doors or the content theft
-deterrent
system will not arm.

The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arm/Disarm Only

The system will arm when you lock the doors
with your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key
must be removed from the ignition when you lock
the doors or the content theft
-deterrent system
will not arm.

The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your remote keyless entry transmitter.While this mode provides increased security, it can be
a problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is
damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason
while the content theft
-deterrent system is armed.
The content theft
-deterrent system must be disarmed
for the engine to run while in Mode 2; your key can no
longer disarm the system.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
 system,
OnStar will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle
if it has been programmed to Mode 2.
Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming

The system will arm when you lock the doors
using either power door lock switch while any door
or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from
the ignition.

The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and the
key is removed from the ignition.

The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.

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When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle
has been programmed may have been changed since it
left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Insert your spare key fully into any door key cylinder
and turn it to the unlock position.
This step is necessary to prevent accidental
programming of this feature to Mode 2. Do not
program this feature to Mode 2 without first reading
Mode 2 entirely. The door key cylinder must remain
in the unlock position during Steps 2 through 4.
3. Press the horn symbol on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
4. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
5. Press the horn symbol to change the current mode.6. Press the horn symbol until you hear the number of
chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want.
7. Remove your key from the door key cylinder.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
next in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode, turn the key from
ACCESSORY to OFF and put fuse 47 back into
the instrument panel fuse block.
After programming a feature, you can exit the
programming mode at anytime. Also, if your vehicle
is equipped with the content theft
-deterrent system,
remember to arm the system before exiting.
Dual Sliding Doors
To open either 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.

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Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by
moving the manual lever down. Unlock it by moving
the lever up.
With power door locks, the sliding door lock has a delay
feature. See ªPower Door Locksº and ªMultifunction
Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº in the Index.
Power Sliding Door (Option)
With this option, you can open and close the sliding
door(s) with the switches inside your vehicle. If you
have the optional remote keyless entry system, you can
also operate the power sliding door(s) with your remote
keyless entry transmitter. See ªRemote Keyless Entry
Systemº in the Index.
CAUTION:
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.
To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s),
turn the power to the sliding door off by pushing the
bottom of the power sliding door override switch.
If you have the optional dual power sliding doors,
push the bottom of both power sliding door switches
to turn off the power to both sliding doors.

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If you have the optional
power sliding door,
this switch is located
in the overhead
console switchbank.
These switches are located
in the overhead console
switchbank, if you have
the optional dual power
sliding doors.The power sliding door and the power sliding door
override is one switch. The left switch is for the
driver's side sliding door and the right switch is for
the passenger's side sliding door.
Pushing the bottom of the switch(es) turns the power
to the sliding door(s) off. When the power to the sliding
door(s) is off, you will not be able to open the door(s)
in the following ways:

When using the power sliding door switch(es)
located on the overhead console switchbank,

when using the wall
-mounted switch in front of
the driver's or the passenger's sliding door, or

when using the optional remote keyless
entry transmitter.
NOTICE:
When your vehicle goes through an automatic
car wash, be sure the power sliding door is
turned off. If it isn't, the power sliding door
may open accidentally.

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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 instrument panel fuse 4 or the underhood
fuses 5, 27 or 29 are removed or blown.
See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº 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. If your vehicle has the optional
dual power sliding doors, both doors will have 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
and securely closed.
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
3. If on, turn the power sliding door override
switch off.4. Remove fuse 29 from the underhood fuse and
relay center. Leave it out for 30 seconds.
5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds.
6. Turn the power sliding door override switch on.
7. Push either of the power door buttons to open the
power sliding door.
8. Open the door.
9. Wait five seconds and close the door by pushing
either power door button.
10. Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 through 9.
If the door does not rest in the fully open position
after repeating Step 7, repeat Steps 7 through 9 again.
If the door still does not operate correctly, see your
dealer for service.
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.

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Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key
in the cylinder clockwise. To lock the liftgate using the
key, turn the key counterclockwise.
Open the liftgate using the handle located 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 ªInterior Lampsº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
Be sure there are no overhead obstructions, such
as a garage door, before you open the liftgate.
You could slam the liftgate into something and
break the glass.
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body
and the liftgate:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on bi
-level (outside air button is pressed).
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See ªComfort Controlsº in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.

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To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then
firmly shut the liftgate. Don't drive with the liftgate
open, even slightly. See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
A message in your message center will warn you if the
liftgate is not completely closed. See ªRear Hatch Ajar
Warning Messageº in the Index.
Theft
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 vehicle 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. Also remember to lock the doors.

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Parking at Night
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
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it's still 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.

If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system,
take the transmitter with you.

Lock all the doors except the driver's.
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
If 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
door lock switch.

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Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to
enter the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry
transmitter or a key), breaks a window, tries to damage
the vehicle or turns the ignition to ON. The horn will
sound and the parking lamps will flash for up to
two minutes.
When the alarm is armed, the liftgate may be opened
with the remote keyless entry transmitter or with a key.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either power
door 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 on power door lock switch
arming, see ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting
Choicesº 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 door 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.
Arming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote
keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key is
not in the ignition. The security light will turn on 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.
Arming with Your Key
Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to
lock the doors. The security light will turn on 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. If you would like your key not to
arm the system, see ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and
Lighting Choicesº in the Index.