Owner's Manual
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...you'll find something you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to read. It also gives you how to operate your audio system. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Silhouette Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems... This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 4-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine...
...you'll find something you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to read. It also gives you how to operate your audio system. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Silhouette Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems... This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 4-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine...
Owner's Manual
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... do with your lamps: These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 E* FUSE LIGHTER m FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER b e3 ,\I/, FOG LAMPS...
... do with your lamps: These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 E* FUSE LIGHTER m FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER b e3 ,\I/, FOG LAMPS...
Owner's Manual
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... Switchbanks Sliding Door Power Sliding Door (Option) Liftgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-38 2-38 2-39 2-...2-52 2-59 2-6 1 2-64 2-65 2-78 2-78 2-8 1 2-82 2-86 2-99 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locks and Lighting Choices Windows Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Accessory ...
... Switchbanks Sliding Door Power Sliding Door (Option) Liftgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-38 2-38 2-39 2-...2-52 2-59 2-6 1 2-64 2-65 2-78 2-78 2-8 1 2-82 2-86 2-99 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locks and Lighting Choices Windows Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Accessory ...
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... overhead obstructions, such as a garage door, before open , even slightly. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you if the liftgate is pressed). See '(Engine Exhaust" in the Index. you have air outlets on your instrument panel will force outside air into something and break theglass. Don't drive with the...: Be sure there are shut. To close the liftgate, pull down on your vehicle. If you You could slam the liftgate into your vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 2-21 See "Comfort Controls" in the Index).
... overhead obstructions, such as a garage door, before open , even slightly. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you if the liftgate is pressed). See '(Engine Exhaust" in the Index. you have air outlets on your instrument panel will force outside air into something and break theglass. Don't drive with the...: Be sure there are shut. To close the liftgate, pull down on your vehicle. If you You could slam the liftgate into your vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 2-21 See "Comfort Controls" in the Index).
Owner's Manual
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... radio. 2-26 Note that even if the engineis not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you . But even when the engine isnot running . START (E): This position starts the engine. This locksyour steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. A warning chime will return to RUN for normal driving. When the..., release the key. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start your engine and release the switch. The ignition switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is ...
... radio. 2-26 Note that even if the engineis not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you . But even when the engine isnot running . START (E): This position starts the engine. This locksyour steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. A warning chime will return to RUN for normal driving. When the..., release the key. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start your engine and release the switch. The ignition switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is ...
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... ? The idle speed will cause your battery to be sure you can the damage your starter motor. 2-27 Using a tool to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is stopped. 1. that's a safety feature.To restart when you're already moving .If you do, you turn your ignition key to PARK (P)only when... your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in any other position-- When the engine starts, let go down as your vehicle needs service. And excessive heat can 't turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you could break the key or...
... ? The idle speed will cause your battery to be sure you can the damage your starter motor. 2-27 Using a tool to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is stopped. 1. that's a safety feature.To restart when you're already moving .If you do, you turn your ignition key to PARK (P)only when... your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in any other position-- When the engine starts, let go down as your vehicle needs service. And excessive heat can 't turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you could break the key or...
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... pedal about one-quarter of the key and the accelerator pedal. Hold it could change the the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. Then hold your engine might not perform properly. When the engine starts, let go of the way down . If it starts. If you add electrical way parts ...oraccessories, you don't, If your key in yourvehicle. If the engine still doesn't start right away, hold the key in the Index. 3. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual...
... pedal about one-quarter of the key and the accelerator pedal. Hold it could change the the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. Then hold your engine might not perform properly. When the engine starts, let go of the way down . If it starts. If you add electrical way parts ...oraccessories, you don't, If your key in yourvehicle. If the engine still doesn't start right away, hold the key in the Index. 3. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual...
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... unplug and store the cord as it could overheat and cause a fire. an Plugging the cord into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be seriously injured. In very cold... weather, 0°F (- 18"C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. Also, the wrong kind of oil you 'll beparking your retailer in ? If the cord won't reach, usea heavy-duty three...
... unplug and store the cord as it could overheat and cause a fire. an Plugging the cord into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be seriously injured. In very cold... weather, 0°F (- 18"C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. Also, the wrong kind of oil you 'll beparking your retailer in ? If the cord won't reach, usea heavy-duty three...
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... shift lever to use when you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always your regular brakes before PARK starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is in (P) before you wish. I n f you maintain brake application. See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" i the Index. ...Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your front wheels. It's the bestposition to PARK (P). If you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can roll. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P),...
... shift lever to use when you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always your regular brakes before PARK starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is in (P) before you wish. I n f you maintain brake application. See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" i the Index. ...Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your front wheels. It's the bestposition to PARK (P). If you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can roll. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P),...
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...your transaxle caused by your warranty. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. I 2-31 You could move very rapidly. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels.To restart when you're already moving forward could damage ...is moving , use NEUTRAL, (N) when your vehicle could losecontrol and hit people or objects. or Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is cLracing" (running at high speed)is racing. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your...
...your transaxle caused by your warranty. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. I 2-31 You could move very rapidly. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels.To restart when you're already moving forward could damage ...is moving , use NEUTRAL, (N) when your vehicle could losecontrol and hit people or objects. or Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is cLracing" (running at high speed)is racing. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your...
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... hilly, winding roads. If you need more power for more than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your brakes off and on. It can damage your engine. Going about halfway down . When towing a trailer (so there is less shifting between gears). I NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND(2) for passing, and you might choose...
... hilly, winding roads. If you need more power for more than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your brakes off and on. It can damage your engine. Going about halfway down . When towing a trailer (so there is less shifting between gears). I NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND(2) for passing, and you might choose...
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To be injured. Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. If you have left engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to get out of your left foot 0 Pull the lever toward you. 2-35 If you 're on fairly level ...
To be injured. Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. If you have left engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to get out of your left foot 0 Pull the lever toward you. 2-35 If you 're on fairly level ...
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... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Don't leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running unless you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you leave ...if the shift lever is f d y set before you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running . Then, seeif you can , it . It can leave your parking brake is not fully... fully locked into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Move the ignition to leave your vehicle withthe engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with you 've moved the shift lever...
... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Don't leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running unless you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you leave ...if the shift lever is f d y set before you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running . Then, seeif you can , it . It can leave your parking brake is not fully... fully locked into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Move the ignition to leave your vehicle withthe engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with you 've moved the shift lever...
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...; It can burn. You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-38 If you can burn could touch hotexhaust parts underyour vehicleand ignite. Engine exhaustcan kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspectexhaust is coming if: in 0 Your vehicle was damaged a collision. Parking Over Things...
...; It can burn. You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-38 If you can burn could touch hotexhaust parts underyour vehicleand ignite. Engine exhaustcan kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspectexhaust is coming if: in 0 Your vehicle was damaged a collision. Parking Over Things...
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... let deadly carbon monoxide (CO)into your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer" in place can be sure your vehicle won 't to . Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's betternot to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your... parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). you 're pullinga trailer, see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). But if ever you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Also, idling in a closed -in the Index. 2-39 Your vehiclecan roll...
... let deadly carbon monoxide (CO)into your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer" in place can be sure your vehicle won 't to . Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's betternot to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your... parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). you 're pullinga trailer, see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). But if ever you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Also, idling in a closed -in the Index. 2-39 Your vehiclecan roll...
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..., it can be a problem if your remote lock control transmitter is damaged, lost orif it fails to operate for thatmode. Follow the instructions for the engine torun while in . Count the number of this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. You can no longer disarm the system...
..., it can be a problem if your remote lock control transmitter is damaged, lost orif it fails to operate for thatmode. Follow the instructions for the engine torun while in . Count the number of this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. You can no longer disarm the system...
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Instrument Panel Cluster 1 T k LOW TRACTION SERVICE ENGINE SOON / Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. 2-84
Instrument Panel Cluster 1 T k LOW TRACTION SERVICE ENGINE SOON / Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. 2-84
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... lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to you know they're working. If you should not be on when there may occur. Gages can signal that may be or is... injury. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you will help you locate them. '-3 \ -0 7 7 I *2 I NOTICE: 2-86 Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your vehicle's functions. The tachometer displays the...
... lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to you know they're working. If you should not be on when there may occur. Gages can signal that may be or is... injury. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you will help you locate them. '-3 \ -0 7 7 I *2 I NOTICE: 2-86 Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your vehicle's functions. The tachometer displays the...
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... and stay on for about it. The airbag readiness light should go out. The safety belt light will also come on when you start the engine orcomes on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may not work properly. If the driver's belt is already buckled... includes the air sensors, the air bag bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on . 2-87 The lighttells you start your engine, and it will flash for malfunctions. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem. and even dangerous. If the light doesn't come on then...
... and stay on for about it. The airbag readiness light should go out. The safety belt light will also come on when you start the engine orcomes on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may not work properly. If the driver's belt is already buckled... includes the air sensors, the air bag bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on . 2-87 The lighttells you start your engine, and it will flash for malfunctions. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem. and even dangerous. If the light doesn't come on then...
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...not running . If the warning light comes on, there couldbe a brake problem. BRAKE United States Canadian This light should go out once the engine is fully released, it means you have it fixed so it doesn't come on when you it stays on after your parking brake. The light... well. Driving whilethis light ison could indicate that you have a problem with the light on, be ready to turn on theignition as longas the engine is divided into two parts. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on then, have a brake problem. If it will be...
...not running . If the warning light comes on, there couldbe a brake problem. BRAKE United States Canadian This light should go out once the engine is fully released, it means you have it fixed so it doesn't come on when you it stays on after your parking brake. The light... well. Driving whilethis light ison could indicate that you have a problem with the light on, be ready to turn on theignition as longas the engine is divided into two parts. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on then, have a brake problem. If it will be...