check engine OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2003 Service Manual

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

Fuel (cont.) Filling a Portable Fuel Container
..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gage ......................................................... 3-51
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5
System Inspection ....................................... 6-1 4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-96
Windshield Wiper
......................................... 5-96
Low Warning Message
................................. 3-59
Fuses
G
Gage Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-47
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-51
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-41
Garage Door Opener
....................................... 2-49
Gasoline Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-52
Glass Surfaces
............................................... 5-89
Glove
Box ..................................................... 2-54
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disab!!!t!es 7-5 .. E ....................................................
Hatch Ajar Warning Message ............................ 3-58
Hazard Warning Flashers
................................... 3-6
Head Restraints
............................................... 1-6
Headlamp Wiring
............................................ 5-96
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-52
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
......................................... 5-54
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-52
Heated Seats
................................................... 1-4
Highway Hypnosis
........................................... 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................. 4-24
Hitches
.............................................. ..... 4-39
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming
.............. 2-50
HomeLink@ Transmitter ................................ 2-49
Hood
Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-10
Horn
............................................................... 3-7
iiuw tile Sysierrl Yiurks ................................... 3-za ^^
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
............................................ 5-31
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
.................. 5-34
How to Add Fluid
............................................ 5-22
How
to Check ........................................ 5-20, 5-61
Headphones
................................................... 3-92
How
to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-38
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How to Use This Manual ................... .... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 1-27
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-27
If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-49
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-49
If You Are Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
....... 4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-37
Your
Engine
................................................ 5-28
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-28
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-32
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-13
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-48
Inflation
- Tire Pressure ................................... 5-61
Inspection Brake System
............................................. 6-15
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-14
Fuel System
............................................... 6-14
Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-14
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
..................................... 6-14 Inspection
(cont.)
Throttle System
........................................... 6-15
Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and
Carrier Assembly-Differential
(Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive
........... 6-15
Instrument Panel Cluster
..........................................
Overview ......................................
Switchbank ....................................
Instrument Panel Brightness ................
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...............
Interior Lamps ...................................
Interior Lamps Control ........................
Interior Lamps Override ......................
Interior Plastic Components .................
....
.......... 3-40
........... 3-4
.......... 3-21
.......... 3-17
.......... 5-97
.......... 3-17
.......... 3-17
.......... 3-17
.......... 5-89
Jump Starting
......................... . 5-44
Key Lock Cylinders Service
................. .... .......... 6-11
Keyless Entry System
....................................... 2-5
Keys
............................................................... 2-3

Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-1 4
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-14
How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-10
Part
C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-1 4
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
............................................... 6-1 6
Part E . Maintenance Record ........................ 6-18
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-14
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-1 5
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive
Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection
............. 6-1 5
Using Your ................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-43
Making Turns
................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-47
Manual Seats
................................................... 1-2 Matching
Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
................. 2-7
Message
Memory Seat
................................. ......... 2-72
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning
....... ..... 3-59
Center
...................................... ......... 3-52
Change Engine Oil
...................................... 3-56
Charging System Indicator
............................ 3-54
Door Ajar Warning
....................................... 3-57
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 3-53
Low Engine Oil Level ................................... 3-55
Low Fuel Warning
................................... 3-59
Low Oil Pressure
.................... ............. 3-54
PASS-Key@
Ill Security ............................. 3-58
Power Sliding Door Warning
......................... 3-56
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning
.............................. 3-58
Service Traction System Warning
................... 3-52
Traction Active
............................................ 3-53
Manual Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-45
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-46
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-45
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
US
. Virgin Islands) ........................................ 7-4
Mirrors
Mexico, Central
America and Caribbean
10

New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-32
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
........... 5-1 05
Odometer ............................ ~ ~1 ...................... 3-41
Oil
Off -Road Recovery .......................................... 4-1 4
Engine
....................................................... 5-1 4
Pressure Message
....................................... 3-54
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-45
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-48
OnStap Services
............................................ 2-47
Onstar@ System ............................................. 2-47
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor .................................... 2-48
Operation Tips
................................................ 3-31
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-6
Outside Operation
.............................................. 3-25, 3-28
Outlet Adjustment
............................................ 3-31
Convex iviirror
............................................. 2-46
Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-46
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-45
Overhead Console
.......................................... 2-55
Overhead Console Switchbank
.......................... 3-21 Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode
.......................................... 5-26
Owners, Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner’s Information
........................................ 7-10
. 3-22
Park Aid ........................................
Park (P)
Shifting Into ................................ ..... 2-40
Shifting Out of
......................... ..... 2-42
Parking Assist
......................... .................... 3-22
Brake
........................................................ 2-39
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-43
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
........................... 6-13
Parking on Hills
.............................................. 4-42
Part
A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-10
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-14
Part
D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-16
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-18
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
..................... 3-37
Passing
................................................. 4-14, 4-41
PASS-Key@
Ill ................................................ 2-29
PASS-Key@
Ill Operation .................................. 2-30
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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
n--A-. A- 1r1uaua1uc
13

S
Safety Belt Pretensioners
........................................... 1-44
Reminder Light
...................... , .... ....... 3-42
Care
of ...................................................... 5-90
Center Passenger Position
............................ 1-37
Driver Position
............................................ 1-28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
................ 1-27
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-26
Safety Belts
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
.........., ... 1-42
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-37
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-36
Rear Seat Passengers
......................... 1-39
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-44
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
....................... 1-22
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-40
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5
Seats Captain Chairs
............................................ 1-1 3
Eight-Way Power Seats
.................................. 1-3
Flip and Fold Feature
.................................... 1-7
Head Restraints
............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-4
Manual
........................................................ 1-2 Seats (cont.)
Memory
............................................. 2-72
Rear Seat Operation
...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Seats
................................ 1-3
Split Bench Seats
..................................... 1-8
Stowable Seat
............................................ 1-18
Center Seat Position
.................... , ........ 1-64
Designed for the LATCH System
... ........ 1-60
Rear Outside Seat Position
....................... 1-60
Right Front Seat Position
.......................... 1-66
Security Message, PASS-Key@
Ill ...................... 3-58
Security While You Travel
.................................. 7-5
Selecting the Fan Speed
......................... 3-33, 3-35
Service
........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light
....................................... 3-47
Publications Ordering Information
................... 7-10
Traction System Warning Message
................. 3-52
Service Bulletins
............................................. 7-10
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada
.................. 3-47
Service Manuals
............................................. 7-10
Setting Preset PTYs
........................................ 3-84
Setting Preset Stations
.................... 3-65, 3-72, 3-81
Securing
a Child Restraint
14

Setting the Temperature ........................... 3.33. 3-36
Sheet Metal Damage
....................................... 5-92
Setting the Time
............................................. 3-63
Setting the Tone (BassTTreble)
.......... 3.66. 3.73. 3-82
Shifting Into Park (P)
....................................... 2-40
Shifting Out of Park ‘(P)
.......
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Skidding
............................
Sliding Door
Power
............................
Sliding Door Delayed Locking .
Sliding Door Lock .................
..........
.........
.......
............
..........
..........
............... 2-42
............ 1-30
... 4-16
............... 2-16
............... 2-12
............... 2-14
Sliding Door Security Lock
............................... 2-15
Sliding Doors. Dual
......................................... 2-13
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
....................... 4-20
Spare Tire Check
.............................. ...... 6-11
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ... , .......... 5-88
Specifications, Capacities
............................... 5-103
Speedometer
.................................................. 3-41
Split Bench Seats
............................................. 1-8
Starter Switch Check
....................................... 6-12
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-34
Steering
in Emergencies .................................. 4-13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.............................. 6-14
Steering Tips
.................................................. 4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio
....................... 3-102
Steering ........................................................ 4 12
Stereo RCA JX~S 3-3~ n nn ..........................................
Storage Areas ......................... ............ 2-54
Compact Overhead Console
... ........ 2-54
Convenience Center
..................................... 2-60
Convenience Net
......................................... 2-59
Cupholder(s)
............................................... 2-54
Glove Box
.................................................. 2-54
Luggage Carrier
.......................................... 2-56
Overhead Console
....................................... 2-55
Rear Storage Area
....................................... 2-58
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools ............... 5-81
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
....................... 5-82
Stowable Seat
................................................ 1-18
Stuck in Sand, Mud. Ice or Snow
...................... 4-30
Sun Visors
..................................................... 2-26
Switchbanks
................................................... 3-21
Overhead Console ....................................... 3-21
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel
.......................... 3-21
Front
Seat Storage Net
................................ 2-55
T
Taillamps
Turn Signal. Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
...... 5-56
TCS Warning Light
.......................................... 3-46
Theft.Deterrent. Radio
.................................... 3-1 01
Theft-Deterrent Systems
................................... 2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent
................................ 2-27
PASS-Key@
II I ....................................... 2-29
PASS-Key@
Ill Operation .... .... .... 2-30
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Throttle System Inspection ..... ................ 6-15
Tilt Wheel
................................ ................. 3-7
Tire Inflation Check
...................................... 6-10
Tires
..................................................... 5-60, 5-92
Buying New Tires
........................................ 5-64
Chains
....................................................... 5-67
Changing a Flat Tire
.................................... 5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-69
Inflation
- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-61
Inspection and Rotation
................................ 5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-66
When It
Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-63
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
.................... 2-35
Top of the Instrument Panel
............................. 5-89
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-56
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle
..................................... 4-32
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-36
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-32
Active Message
........................................... 3-53
Compact
Spare Tire
..................................... 5-86
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
......................... 5-65
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-66
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-55
Torque Lock
................................................... 2-42
Traction Control System (TCS)
.................................. 4-10 Traction
(cont.)
Control System Warning Light
....................... 3-46
Service Traction System Warning Message
..... 3-52
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-40
Trailer Wiring Harness
..................................... 4-43
Transaxle
Transaxle Operation, Automatic
......................... 2-36
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)
.................. 5-50
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
...................................... 7-10
Fluid, Automatic
........................................... 5-20
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-7
Trip Computer
................................................ 3-62
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
.......................... 3-8
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-42
Underbody Flushing Service
............................. 6-13
Underhood Fuse Block
................................... 5-100
Understanding Radio Reception
....................... 3-1 03
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-65
United States
................................................... 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels
.............................. 5-67
Using Cleaner on Fabric
.................................. 5-88
Using HomeLink@
........................................... 2-52
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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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