OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2003 Owners Manual

If your vehicle has the power sliding door(s), you can
override the security lock by pressing either power door
lock switch when the power sliding door override
switch(es) is turned
off. When the power sliding door
override switch(es) is turned on, the power sliding
door(s) cannot be opened from the inside when the
sliding door security lock is in use.
If you want to open the sliding door when the security
lock is on, unlock and open the door from the outside.
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
2. Push the security lock lever all the way down.
the
outside.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door.
The sliding door lock will now work normally.
Power Sliding Door (PSD)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close
the sliding door(s) using the switches inside of your
vehicle. You can also operate the power sliding door(s)
with your remote keyless entry transmitter. See
Remote
Keyless Entry System on page
2-5.
Leaving your 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),
press the part of the power sliding door override
switch(es) with the don’t symbol.
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To open or close the sliding door(s), press and release
one of the following power door switches.
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Power Sliding Door
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Power Sliding Door
Override
If you have the one power sliding door, these switches
are located in the overhead console switchbank.
If you have the dual sliding
doors, your vehicle has
these switches. The left
switch is for the driver’s
side power sliding door and
the right switch is for the
passenger’s side sliding
door. The power sliding
door and the power sliding
door override is one switch.
Pressing the part of the switch(es) with the don’t symbol
turns the power to the sliding door(s)
off. When the power
sliding door(s) is
off, you will not be able to open the
door(s) by using the power sliding door switch(es) located
on the overhead console switchbank, using the switch in
front of the driver’s or the passenger’s side sliding door,
or using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Nofice: 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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This switch is in front
of the driver’s or the
passenger’s side
sliding door.
The power sliding door override switch(es) will also stop
the door(s) immediately, while the door(s) is opening
or closing, when the override switch(es) is turned on.
The power sliding door(s) will only open if the transaxle
is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in
PARK (P) to close the door(s).
if the power sliding door(s) 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(s) is
not completely closed.
If the power to the sliding door(s) is turned
off, the
buzzer will not sound indicating the door(s) is not
completely closed.
If you ift the transaxle
t of PAR ~ [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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The driver’s side sliding 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. When the fuel filler
door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can
be opened normally.
You or others could be injured
if caught in the
path
of the sliding door. Make sure the door
path is clear before closing the door.
If you want to open the power sliding door(s) when the
If an object obstructs the power sliding door(s) while override switch(es) is turned off, pull the inside or
it is closing, the door will automatically reverse to
the open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. outside handle and
let go. The door will open fully.
Resistance must be as strong as the force of the
To open the power sliding door(s) when the power
closing door, or stronger. The force
of the closing door sliding door override switch(es) is on, pull the inside or
increases significantly as the door approaches the outside handle and slide the door all the way back.
iaichea posiiion.
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If your vehicle is facing c-- vnward 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, turn on the power sliding door
feature. Then if the door closes,
it will close
under the control of the power door system.
If you want to close the power sliding door(s) when
the override switch(es) is turned
off, pull the inside or
outside handle or the edge
of the door. Move the
door about
4 inches (10 cm) toward the closed position
and release it. The door will close completely and
latch for you.
To close the power sliding door(s) when the override
switch(es) is turned on, pull the inside or outside handle
and slide the door all the way forward to the latched
position.
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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:
e A low voltage or dead battery,
disconnecting the battery, or
if the instrument panel PWR/HEATED SEAT PSD
fuse or the underhood fuse 8,
27 or 29 are
removed or blown.
See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-96 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 dual
power sliding doors, both doors will have to be reset.
To do this:
1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
3. !f en, t~rrn the pnwer slidin? door override switch off.
and securely closed.
4. Remove fuse 29 from the underhood fuse block.
Leave
it out for 30 seconds.
5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds.
6. Turn the power sliding door override switch on.
7. Press either of the power door lock switches to open
the power sliding door.
8. Open the door all of the way.
9. Wait five seconds and close the door by pressing
either power door lock switch.
IO. 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.
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Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in
the cylinder clockwise or use the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
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
lnterior Lamps
on page 3-17.
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.
It can be dangerous to drive w ~~~ 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 and select the
control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls”
in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all
the way.
See “Engine Exhaust”
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
Engine Exhaust on page 2-43.
A message in your instrument panel cluster will warn
you
if the liftgate is not completely closed. See
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message on page 3-58.
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Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows
closed is dangerous.
A child can be overcome
by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never
leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
The switches on the driver’s door armrest control
the front windows when the ignition is
in RUN,
ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)”
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The driver’s power window switch has two down
positions. The first position lowers the window normally.
To raise the window, pull up the front of the switch.
Express-Down Window
To activate the express-down feature, push the AUTO
switch all the way down to the second position, then
release
it. The window will lower completely. To stop the
window from lowering all the way, pull up on the front
of the switch.
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