window OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2003 Owner's Guide

Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer first.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
on page 1-76.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker in the instrument panel fuse panel. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to go on and
off, or in
some cases to remain
off. If this happens, have
your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel
protect the power windows and other power accessories.
When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the
problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the
underhood fuse block. Just pick some feature of your
vehicle that you can get along without
- like the radio
or cigarette lighter
- and use its fuse, if it is the
right amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle, the instrument
panel fuse block and the underhood fuse block.
5-96

I Fuse I Usage I
Blank I Not Used
I PCM/CRANK I Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
Ignition Crank
I PASS KEY I PASS-Key@ Ill System I
I PWR LOCK I Power Door Locks I
I HTD MIRROR I Heated Mirrors I
I
RH T/LP I Driver’s Side Taillamp (Export Only) I
I
RR FOG LP I Fog Lamps (Export Only) I
CIGAR/DIC/
Auxiliary Power Outlets, Data Link
APO FRT Cigarette
Lighter, DIC, Front
I T/SIG I Turn Signal Switch I
PWR QTR
VENT Interior Lamp
and Multifunction
Switch (Power Vent Switch),
Auto Level
Windshield WiperNVasher Motor
and Switch
I HAZARD I Hazard Switch I
I RR PWR SCKT I Rear Electric Accessory Plug
Housing
I DRL Daytime Running
Lamp Control
Module Fuse
I Usage
LH T/LP
I
Passenger’s Side Taillamp
(Export Only)
RR DEFOG/ Rear Window Defogger Relay,
HTD MIRROR Heated Mirrors
ON STAR onstar@
SIR Inflatable Restraint Control Module HVAC
I Heater-A/C Control
BLOWER
MALL
CLUSTER Instrument Cluster, Body Control
Module, Electronic Level Control
(ELC) Sensor and Relay, Theft,
Door Ajar
STOP LAMP
I Stoplamp Switch
CLUSTER BATT Module/Electronic Brake Control
Module/Electronic Brake Traction
Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM)
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Vent Solenoid Valve,
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
ENHANCED
Blank Not Used
ELC Air Compressor and ELC
Heiaht Sensor. Trailer Harness
5-98

Fuse Usage
CTSY LAMP Courtesy Lamp
IGN
1
~~ ~ ~~____
BCM, Electronic Brake Control
Indicator Lamp Driver Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear Side
Door Actuator Control Module,
Rear Windows, Rear Parking Aid
~~
RR HVAC
TEMP CONT
RR WPR/
WSHR Rear
HVAC-A/C Control
Rear Window Wiper Motor,
Rear Window WiperNVasher and
Multifunction Switch (Rear Window
Wiper/Washer Switch)
LH HEADLP Passenger’s Side Low Beam
I Headlamp (Export Only)
Passenger’s Side High Beam
Headlamp (Export Only)
I Blank I Not Used
I Blank I Not Used
Blank Not Used
I
I RAP RELAY I Relay Retained Accessory Power (RAP) I
Blank l-Nat Used Fuse
Usage
Air Inlet Actuator, DIC Display, DRL
HVAC/DIC/DRU Temperature Door Actuator (Front) HEATED SEAT
Control
Module, Heater-A/C Control,
and Rear Window Defogger Relay
BCM PRGRAM BCM Programming
RH HEAD Driver’s Side Low Beam Headlamp
LP LOW (Export Only)
RH HEAD
(Export Only)
I LP HIGH Driver’s
Side High Beam Headlamp
PCM/ABS
I IGN MAIN Relay and PCM,
Electronic Brake Control Module
Circuit Breaker
I Usage
I 1
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
HEADLAMP Control Module, Headlamp and
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
PWR SLD DR
I Power Sliding Door
PWR WDO
i Front Power Windows i
PWR/HEATED Six-Way Power Seats and Rear
SEAT PSD
I Side Door Actuator Motor
FRT HVAC
I Blower Motor Hi Speed Relay Module
HI B4WR I
5-99

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

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
ZrkiGCJ Gfi Sncjiiv Gi- kl3 4-a
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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Engine (cont.)
Coolant Temperature Warning Message
.......... 3-53
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-1 4
Engine Compartment Overview
.... ........... 5-12
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-43
Low Oil Level Message
................................ 3-55
Oil
............................................................. 5-14
Overheating
................................................ 5-26
Starting
...................................................... 2-34
Engine Coolant Level Check
............................. 6-10
Engine Oil Additives
......................... ....... 5-17
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Engine Oil Level Check
................................... 6-10
Engine Specifications
..................................... 5-1 04
Entering Programming Mode
............................ 2-63
Entertainment System
...................................... 3-91
Cleaning the Video Screen
.......................... 3-105
Cleaning Your DVD Player
.......................... 3-105
DVD Distortion
.......................................... 3-103
Entry Lighting
................................................. 3-18
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons
.............................. 2-52
Exit Lighting
................................................... 3-19
Exiting Programming Mode
............................... 2-71
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-25
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-44
Exterior Lamps
............................................... 3-1 4
F
FabricKarpet ................................................. 5-87
Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-19
Filter
Finding
a PTY Station
..................... 3.67. 3.74. 3-83
Finding a Station
............................ 3-65, 3-72, 3-81
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-91
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-92
Fixed Mast Antenna
....................................... 3-105
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-69
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-70
Flip and Fold Rear Seats
.................................. 1-7
Fluid Automatic Transaxle
..................................... 5-20
Power Steering
........................................... 5-37
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-38
FM
.............................................................. 3-103
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-16
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
............. 1-8, 1-14
Folding the Seatback
....................................... 1-18
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-41
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Front Reading Lamps
...... ........................ 3-19
Front Seat Storage Net
................................ 2-55
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives
................. .......................... 5-6
California Fuel
....................................... 5-6

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
12

Rear Seat Radio Controls ...................... 3-98, 3-100
Rear Storage Area
.......................................... 2-58
Rear Window Defogger
............................ 3-27, 3-30
Rearview Mirrors
............................................. 2-45
Reclining Seatbacks
.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-32
Remote Alarm
.................................................. 2-7
Remote Control
.............................................. 3-96
Remote Driver Unlock Control
........................... 2-66
Remote Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation
............ 2-6
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
............... 2-67
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
................. 2-7
Removing the Captain’s Chairs
......................... 1-15
Removing the Convenience Center
.................... 2-60
iiert-rouiny
the Fiat Tire and insiaiiing the
Spare Tire
.................................................. 5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools ................... 5-71
Removing the Split Bench Seat
........................ 1-10
Removing the Stowable Seat
............................ 1-1 9
Removing the Wheel Covers
............................ 5-76
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-57
Fiepiacing i3rake System
Faris .......................... 5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
.............................................. 1-77
Replacing the Captain’s Chairs
........... ... 1-16 Replacing
the Convenience Center
.... .... 2-60
Replacing the Stowable Seat
........................ 1-20
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government
................................... 7-9
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government
.............................. 7-9
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button
....... 2-53
Resetting Defaults
........................................... 2-53
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
...................... 2-21
Replacing
the Split Bench Seat
............. .... 1-11
Restraint System Check
................................... 6-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.... .... 1-77
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
.......................................... 1-77
Checking
.................................................... 1-77
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-77
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-6
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-33
Retro-Active Reset
.......................................... 3-42
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts
...... 1-37
Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get
It Out ................... 4-31
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-44
Restraint
Systems
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When to Check and Change ............................ 5-20
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
................ 5-38
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill
..................................................... 4-43
Where to Put the Restraint
............................... 1-54
Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-23
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
........... 5-91
Windows ....................................................... 2-24
Power
........................................................ 2-25
Power Rear Quarter
..................................... 2-26
Windshield Washer
........................................... 3-9
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-38 Windshield
Washer Fluid Level Check
............ 6-10
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
.................. ........ 5-58
Fuses
........................................................ 5-96
Windshield Wipers
............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving
................................................ 4-26
Wiper Blade Check
..................... ............ 6-11
Weight of the Trailer
........................................ 4-38
Your Vehicle and the Environment
....................... 6-2
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