power steering Oldsmobile Silhouette 2004 s User Guide

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name,
part number or speci®cation may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certi®ed for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine
the proper viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil
on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
DEX-COOL
žCoolant.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-22.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Accessory In¯ator...........................................5-74
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-27
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-37
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-100
Adjusting the Captain's Chairs
(Second Row).............................................1-14
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................................3-66, 3-76
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-45
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-70
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-76
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-78
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-75
What Will You See After an
Air Bag In¯ates?......................................1-76
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-75
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-72
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).............................................7-10
All-Wheel Drive......................................5-48, 5-91
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message..........3-59
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-10
AM ...............................................................3-98
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-100Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...............3-47
Appearance Care............................................5-92
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-98
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-92
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-95
Finish Damage............................................5-98
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-98
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-98
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-99
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System.................................2-67
Arming Con®rmation........................................2-27
Arming with the Power Lock Switch...................2-26
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter.................................................2-27
Arming with Your Key......................................2-27
Audio Speakers..............................................3-87
Audio System(s).............................................3-63
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-97
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-98
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-100
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-99
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-100
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-74
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)........................3-92, 3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-63
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Engine Speci®cations.....................................5-109
Entering Programming Mode............................2-61
Entertainment System......................................3-85
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-100
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-100
DVD Distortion............................................3-98
Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-50
Event Data Records (EDR)..............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-20
Exiting Programming Mode...............................2-69
Express-Down Window....................................2-24
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-45
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
FFilter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station.......3-67, 3-77
Finding a Station....................................3-65, 3-75
Finish Care....................................................5-96
Finish Damage...............................................5-98
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-100
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-76Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flip and Fold Rear Seats.................................. 1-8
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM ...............................................................3-98
Fog Lamps....................................................3-18
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks.............1-9, 1-14
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-19
Following Distance..........................................4-44
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-21
Front Seat Storage Net....................................2-54
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-52
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Message.................................3-59
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-101
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-48
Fuel..........................................................3-52
Speedometer..............................................3-43
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-47
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-50
Glove Box.....................................................2-51
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
H
Hatch Ajar Warning Message............................3-58
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-101
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50Headphones...................................................3-86
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hitches..........................................................4-42
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-47
HomeLinkžTransmitter, Programming................2-48
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-25
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-30
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-31
How to Add Fluid Automatic
Transaxle Fluid...........................................5-22
How to Check................................................5-68
How to Check Automatic
Transaxle Fluid...........................................5-20
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter..............................................5-18
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-27
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
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PASS-KeyžIII Security Message.......................3-58
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-69
Playing a CD.........................................3-71, 3-80
Playing a Speci®c Loaded CD..........................3-81
Playing the Radio...................................3-64, 3-74
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-27
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Eight-Way Seats........................................... 1-4
Electrical System.......................................5-101
Rear Quarter Windows.................................2-25
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-4
Sliding Door................................................2-17
Sliding Door Warning Message......................3-57
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-24
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-45
Primary Radio Controls....................................3-92
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................................................2-12
Programmable Modes.............2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-64,
2-65, 2-66, 2-67
Programming Mode
Entering.....................................................2-61
Exiting.......................................................2-69
Programming the HomeLink
žTransmitter...........2-48
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-27
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-25
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-67, 3-77
Radio Messages.....................................3-69, 3-80
Radios..........................................................3-63
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-98
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-100
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-99
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-74
Rear Seat Audio..................................3-92, 3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-63
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-96
Understanding Reception..............................3-98
RDS Messages......................................3-68, 3-79
Rear Climate Control System...................3-34, 3-36
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message....................3-58
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-22
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-42
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...........................3-92, 3-94
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-39
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Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada.....................3-49
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-78
Setting Preset Stations............................3-65, 3-75
Setting the Temperature...........................3-36, 3-38
Setting the Time.............................................3-63
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-66, 3-76
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-98
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-38
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-41
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-30
Skidding........................................................4-14
Sliding Door Delayed Locking...........................2-13
Sliding Door Lock...........................................2-14
Sliding Door, Power........................................2-17
Sliding Door Security Lock...............................2-15
Sliding Doors, Dual.........................................2-13
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-93
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-43
Split Bench Seats............................................. 1-9
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-32Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-97
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-87
Storage Areas................................................2-51
Compact Overhead Console..........................2-52
Convenience Center.....................................2-58
Convenience Net.........................................2-56
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-52
Front Seat Storage Net................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-51
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-54
Overhead Console.......................................2-53
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-56
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-87
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-88
Stowable Seat................................................1-19
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-25
Switchbanks...................................................3-23
Overhead Console.......................................3-24
Instrument Panel.........................................3-23
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Vehicle Personalization (cont.)
Exiting Programming Mode...........................2-69
Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent........2-63
Memory Seat..............................................2-70
Remote Driver Unlock Control.......................2-64
Remote Lock and Unlock Con®rmation...........2-65
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-34
Video Screen.................................................3-88
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-25
Visors...........................................................2-25
W
Warm-Up Shift................................................2-36
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-41
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7Warnings (cont.)
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-95
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-40
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-40
What Engine Coolant to Use............................5-23
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What Power Steering Fluid to Use....................5-36
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What Washer Fluid to Use...............................5-37
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-73
Replacement...............................................5-73
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-16
When to Check..............................................5-68
When to Check and Change Automatic
Transaxle Fluid...........................................5-19
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-36
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter..............................................5-18
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-46
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-55
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-24
Windows.......................................................2-23
Power........................................................2-24
Power Rear Quarter.....................................2-25
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-37Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-56
Fuses......................................................5-101
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-26
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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