lights OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2003 User Guide

Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how
fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need
to drive safely and economically.
The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
United States version shown, Canada similar
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You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even
several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark.
When you are faced with severe glare (as from a
driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle
with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim,
so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from
night blindness
- the inability to see in dim light - and
aren’t even aware of it.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads.
And,
if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get
even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and
be cautious
if rain starts to fall while you are driving.
The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes
are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
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Using RDS .................................... 3.67. 3.74. 3-83
Using Song List Mode
..................................... 3-89
Ustrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
.............. 3-22 Video Screen
................................................. 3-94
Vinyl
............................................................. 5-89
Visor Vanity Mirror
.......................................... 2-26
Visors
........................................................... 2-26
Vehicle Control
........................................................ 4-6
Loading
...................................................... 4-34
Symbols
......................................................... iv
Number (VIN)
.......................................... 5-95
Service Parts Identification Label
................ 5-95
Vehicle Personalization
................................. 2-62
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
................... ... 2-70
Automatic Door Locks
.................... ... 2-64
Content Theft-Deterrent System
..................... 2-69
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
............. 2-63
Entering Programming Mode
......................... 2-63
Exitinq Proqramminq Mode
........................... 2-71
Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent
........ 2-65
Memory Seat
.............................................. 2-72
Remote Driver Unlock Control
....................... 2-66
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
........... 2-67
Vehicle Storage
.............................................. 5-43
Ventilation
Adjustment ...................................... 3-31
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv
Vehicle Identification Warm-up Shift
................................................ 2-38
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
................ 3-39
Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers
........................ 3-6
Other Warning Devices
.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols
......................................... III
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-90
Weatherstrip Lubrication
................................... 6-11
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
............................. 4-38
What Kind
of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-16
What to Do with Used Oil
................................ 5-18
What to Use
.......................................... 5-24, 5-38
Wheels
...
Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv
Alianment and Tire Balance
............... .... 5-66
Replacement .................................... .... 5-66
When to Add Engine
Oil ................... .... 5-15
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System) ................................... 5-17
When to Check
.............................................. 5-61
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