clock Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001 s Owner's Guide

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A. Hoist Shaft
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Retainer
D. Spare TireE. Extension
(Chisel End)
F. Folding Wrench
The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,
ahead of the rear bumper. (See ªCompact Spare Tireº
later in this section for more information about the
compact spare.) Attach the folding wrench to the
extension and insert the chisel end on an angle through
the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.Then, turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the
wrench so the spare tire can be pulled out from under
the vehicle.
Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled
up through the wheel opening.

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CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even make
the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into
the proper location before raising the vehicle.
4. Attach the folding
wrench to the jack,
and turn the wrench
clockwise to raise the
jack head a few inches.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire to fit.
6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
7. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.

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CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
8. Install the spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on
with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub.
9. Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel
wrench to the jack and turning the wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

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While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether as shown.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.

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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
The malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE
SOON or CHECK ENGINE light) will come on if the
fuel cap is not properly installed.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:

Dispense gasoline only into
approved containers.

Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.

Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.

Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.

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4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by
pressing the tab while turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and
gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket.
6. Line up the tabs on the sockets with the gaps in the
socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the
lamp housing until a click is heard (the tab popping
back out).
7. To reinstall the lamp assembly, line up and insert
the tabs on the back of the assembly in the slots in
the fender. Engage the lower clip on the back of the
lamp assembly into the fender, keeping the upper
tab on the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
inboard of the headlamp bracket tab.
8. To align the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
with the headlamp assembly, lift up the front turn
signal/parking lamp assembly until the upper edge
is contacting the fender.
9. Fasten the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
to the headlamp assembly with the thumbscrew
removed in Step 2.

6-38 Front Sidemarker
To replace the front sidemarker bulb(s) do the following:
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the thumbscrew attaching the front
turn signal/parking lamp assembly to the
headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and
gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket.
6. Line up the tabs on the sockets with the gaps in the
socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the
lamp housing.

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Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
This fuse and relay center
is located in the engine
compartment, in front of
the windshield washer fluid
reservoir. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº
in the Index for more
information on location.
The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement
fuse is needed.
To remove the cover, turn the knob counterclockwise
and lift up. Remove the cover.
When finished, put the cover back on, turn the knob
clockwise to tighten the cover in place. Make sure that
the remote positive (+) terminal cover is on correctly.
Maxi Fuse Usage
1 COOL FAN 2 Coolant Fans
2 Not Used
3 HEADLAMPS Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC HI
BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses
(Instrument Panel): HAZARD
and STOPLAMP
4 BATT MAIN 2 Circuit Breaker: PWR SEAT/PSD.
Fuses (Instrument Panel): ELC and
RR DEFOG