battery OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2003 Owner's Manual

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote
positive
(+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black
negative
(-) cable
to the negative
(-)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
negative
(-) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
7. Don’t let the other end
touch metal. Connect it
to the positive
(+)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
positive
(+) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
Don’t let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end
of the negative (-) cable
doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal part, or to a remote
negative
(-) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
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9. Connect the other end
of the negative
(-)
cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from
the dead battery, but not near engine
parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as good there, and
the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery
is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from
electrical shorting
if jumper cables are removed
incorrectly.
To prevent electrical shorting, take care
that the cables don’t touch each other or any
other metal. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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Jumper Cable Removal
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,
do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its
vehicle that had the dead
battery.
vehicle with the good battery.
vehicle with the good battery.
vehicle. original position.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
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Fuse Usage
5 Ignition
Switch to Fuses (Instrument
Panel): ABS/TCS Ignition, Cruise,
DRL, Electronic PRNDL, Ignition 1,
AWD, PSD, Air Bag, Turn Signal
and Powertrain Control Module
[IGN MAIN Relay (Underhood Fuse
Block: A/C Clutch, Electronic
Ignition, Ignition
l-U/H, INJ, TCC)]
I 6 I Coolant Fans I
Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS
Module Battery, Cigarette Lighter,
Courtesy Lamps, Front Power
Socket, Power Locks, Power Mirrors
and Right Rear Power Socket,
OnStar, RAP
Ignition Switch to Fuses (VP): Body
Control Module Program, Front
Comfort Controls Low/Medium
Blower, Front WiperANasher,
HVAC/DRL, MALURadio/DIC,
Puwer Guarier iierri, Zear nvnb,
Rear Wiper/Washer. SWC
Accessory and Power Window Circuit Breaker, RAP
I I. ,n -
I 18 I Fuel Injectors 1-6 I
Fuse Usage
21 Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve, Heated
Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air
Flow (MAF) Sensor
I 22 I Not Used I
23 I Not Used
I 24 I Not Used I
I 25 I Ignition Control Module (ICM) I
I
26 I Not Used I
I 27 I
Transaxle Range Switch to
Back-up Lamps
I 28 I
A/C Clutch Relay to A/C
Compressor Clutch Oil
29
I I’ *ulc CQr?!!3!, !?.ldiQ, Re2r !L!-! 2nd , I
Driver Information Display, Heater
RH) Side Door Actuator Control
Motor, Remote Control Door Lock
Receiver (RCDLR), Security
Indicator Lamp and Theft-Deterrent
Shock Sensor
5-1
01

Audio Systems (cont.) Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-71
Radio with CD
............................................ 3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD
................................ 3-80
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
...................... 3-98, 3-1 00
Setting the Time .......................................... 3-63
Theft-Deterrent Feature
............................... 3-1 01
Understanding Radio Reception
................... 3-1 03
Automatic Door Locks
..................................... 2-64
Automatic Level Control
................................... 4-35
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid
....................................................... 5-20
Automatic Transaxle Check
.............................. 6-1 1
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
................................... ... 6-12
Operation
................................................... 2-36
B
Backing
Up .................................................... 4-41
Battery
.......................................................... 5-43
Battery Replacement
......................................... 2-8
Battery Run-Down Protection
............................ 3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
......................... 4-23
Before You Drive
............................................ 3-91
(Bench Seat)
.................................................. 1-37
Bench Seat, Split
............................................. 1-8
Body Lubrication Service
.................................. 6-1 1 Brake
Parking
.................................. .... 2-39
System Inspection
....................... ........ 6-15
System Warning Light
...................... .... 3-44
Brake Fluid
.................................................... 5-39
Brake Wear
................................................... 5-41
Brakes
.......................................................... 5-39
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
..................................... 2-32
Bulb Replacement
........................................... 5-52
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-52
Headlamps
................................................. 5-52
Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
......................................... 5-54
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps
........................................ 5-56
Buying New Tires
........................................... 5-64
C
California Fuel .......................................... 5-6
Canada
..................................... .......... 7-4
Canadian Owners
....................... ................. II
Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-6
Canceling the Sliding Door
Security Lock
.............................................. 2-16

Door Ajar Warning Message
................................. 3-57
Last Door Closed Locking
............................. 2-1 1
Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-10
Power Sliding Door
...................................... 2-1 6
Power Sliding Warning Message
.................... 3-56
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-1 2
Position, Safety Belt
..................................... 1-28
Dual Sliding
Doors
....................................... 2-13
Locks
.......................................................... 2-9
Driver
Driver Information Center (DIC)
......................... 3-60
Driving
At Night
.................................................. 4-17
City
........................................................ 4-21
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-3
Freeway
..................................................... 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
.............................. 4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads
........................... 4-1 8
Winter
........................................................ 4-26
Driving On Grades
.......................................... 4-42
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
............... 4-20
Driving with a Trailer
....................................... 4-40
Dual Trip Odometers
....................................... 3-41
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Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-20
Dual Climate Control System
............................ 3-28
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DVD
Care of Your
.......................................... 3-104
Care
of Your DVD Player ............................ 3-104
Cleaning the Video Screen
.......................... 3-105
Cleaning Your DVD Player .......................... 3-105
Distortion
.................................................. 3-1 03
Entertainment System
.................................. 3-91
DVD Player
.................................................... 3-94
E
Eight-Way Power Seats ..................................... 1-3
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-96
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-96
Headlamp Wiring
......................................... 5-96
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-96
Maintenance Programs
............................. 3-50
Air CleanedFilter
...................... ........ 5-19
Battery ....................................................... 5-43
Change Oil Message
................................... 3-56
Coolant
...................................................... 5-23
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-35
Emissions Inspection and
Engine
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-47
Cnn!ant Temperature G2ge ........................... 3-47
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