radiator cap OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2003 User Guide

Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed in this part are inspections and services which
should be performed at least twice a year (for instance,
each spring and fall).
You should let your dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center
do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs
are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See
Service Publications
Ordering Information on page
7- IO.
Steering, Suspension and Front
Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
Engine Exhaust
on page
2-43.
Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of
the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended
at least once a year.
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PASS-Key@ Ill Security Message ....................... 3-58
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-76
Playing a Compact Disc
.................. 3-69, 3-78, 3-86
Playing a Specific Loaded
Compact Disc
............................................. 3-87
Playing the Radio
........................... 3-64, 3-71 , 3-80
Power
Programmable Modes
. ~ ~ ~ ~ ............................... 2-70
Accessory Outlets
..................... ... 3-24
Door Locks
.............................. ....... 2-10
Eight-Way Seats
....................... ..... 1-3
Electrical System
................... ... 5-96
Rear Quarter Windows
.......................... 2-26
Six-Way Seats
.............................................. 1-3
Sliding Door
................................................ 2-16
Sliding Door Warning Message
...................... 3-56
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-37
Windows
......................................... .... 2-25
Power Steering
............................................... 4-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt
................................ 1-44
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-1 2
Primary
Radio Controls
.................................... 3-98
Programmable Modes
............. 2-63, 2-64, 2-65, 2-66,
Programming Mode 2-67, 2-69
Entering
..................................................... 2-63
Exiting
....................................................... 2-71
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
............. 2-50
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-26
R
Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-26
Radio Messages
..................................... 3-69, 3-76
Radios
.......................................................... 3-63
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
............... 3-103
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
................ 3-104
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
....................... 3-104
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-71
Radio with CD
............................................ 3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD
................................ 3-80
Rear Seat Audio
................................ 3-98, 3-100
Setting the Time
.......................................... 3-63
Theft-Deterrent
.......................................... 3-1 01
Understandinq Reception
............................ 3-1 03
RDS
Rear
Rear Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear u
Messages .............................. 3-68, 3-75, 3-85
Climate Control System
................... 3-32, 3-34
Hatch Ajar Warning Message
.................... 3-58
Reading Lamps
...................................... 3-20
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
...................... 1-42
Seat Audio
................................... 3-98, 3-100
Seat Operation
......................................... 1-7
Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............. 1-39
Seat Passengers, Safety Belts
.................. 1-39
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