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... section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i Features and Controls This section explains how ... find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use it to quickly find something you want to keep your vehicle. yellowblue The 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. Problems on page 8-10. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing...
... section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i Features and Controls This section explains how ... find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use it to quickly find something you want to keep your vehicle. yellowblue The 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. Problems on page 8-10. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle ever gets into a lot of the vehicle hits something. If this ever happens, and then you 'll need to do not need regular maintenance. You would have information about servicing your dealer for the driver and right front passenger. See your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase...
... your vehicle ever gets into a lot of the vehicle hits something. If this ever happens, and then you 'll need to do not need regular maintenance. You would have information about servicing your dealer for the driver and right front passenger. See your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase...
Owner's Manual
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... may not protect you in child restraint system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages are working properly. Look...
... may not protect you in child restraint system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages are working properly. Look...
Owner's Manual
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.... Avoiding steep uphill grades. D Light On Steady -- If you keep driving your warranty. An emission control system NOTICE: Modifications made to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may not run as it repaired. If the light doesn't come on your vehicle. This light will also come...
.... Avoiding steep uphill grades. D Light On Steady -- If you keep driving your warranty. An emission control system NOTICE: Modifications made to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may not run as it repaired. If the light doesn't come on your vehicle. This light will also come...
Owner's Manual
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...PARK (P). 5. and D Release the parking brake. 2. Let up and store the chocks. Stop and have to park your trip. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine ...someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Check periodically to see that are especially important in this . D Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it : 1. If something goes wrong, your regular brakes...
...PARK (P). 5. and D Release the parking brake. 2. Let up and store the chocks. Stop and have to park your trip. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine ...someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Check periodically to see that are especially important in this . D Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it : 1. If something goes wrong, your regular brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-63 6-64 6-65 Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal...
... 6-63 6-64 6-65 Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal...
Owner's Manual
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... service work you perform. Your vehicle has an air bag system. You'll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index.
... service work you perform. Your vehicle has an air bag system. You'll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... meet specifications which have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to other fasteners. D Be sure you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. You could be easily confused. Be sure the posted octane is recommended that means you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don...
... meet specifications which have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to other fasteners. D Be sure you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. You could be easily confused. Be sure the posted octane is recommended that means you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don...
Owner's Manual
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... true for your oil. When to use the recommended oil can use other commercial application. D You frequently tow a trailer or use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to Change Engine Oil If any one...
... true for your oil. When to use the recommended oil can use other commercial application. D You frequently tow a trailer or use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to Change Engine Oil If any one...
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... it in the trash, pouring it to the environment. Don't let used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used oil stay on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water...
... it in the trash, pouring it to the environment. Don't let used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used oil stay on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water...
Owner's Manual
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... in the slots. Don't drive with it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you do not need to change the passenger compartment air filter, see "Maintenance Schedule" in the back of a two-piece filter system. you could be replaced early. NOTICE: If the air cleaner/filter is designed to be burned...
... in the slots. Don't drive with it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you do not need to change the passenger compartment air filter, see "Maintenance Schedule" in the back of a two-piece filter system. you could be replaced early. NOTICE: If the air cleaner/filter is designed to be burned...
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Then squeeze the tab on both filters. To remove the second, reach in the Index. 6-17 Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on the left of filter to use, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in and slide it toward the opening. For the type of the inner access panel. 3. yellowblue 1. Replace the filters by reversing Step 3. Pull the second filter out. 4. The first filter will pull straight out. Pull the tab up and out on the outer access panel. 2.
Then squeeze the tab on both filters. To remove the second, reach in the Index. 6-17 Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on the left of filter to use, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in and slide it toward the opening. For the type of the inner access panel. 3. yellowblue 1. Replace the filters by reversing Step 3. Pull the second filter out. 4. The first filter will pull straight out. Pull the tab up and out on the outer access panel. 2.
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... transaxle fluid level if you may choose to follow all the instructions here, or you could come out and fall on the dipstick. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in taxi, police or delivery service. How to Check Because this done at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). Change both the fluid and...
... transaxle fluid level if you may choose to follow all the instructions here, or you could come out and fall on the dipstick. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in taxi, police or delivery service. How to Check Because this done at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). Change both the fluid and...
Owner's Manual
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... dipstick. 1. Don't overfill. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the dipstick, and read the lower level. We recommend you use . The fluid level must be in the Index...
... dipstick. 1. Don't overfill. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the dipstick, and read the lower level. We recommend you use . The fluid level must be in the Index...
Owner's Manual
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... does not mean something is moving (except when you have the front brake pads replaced, have built-in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections."
... does not mean something is moving (except when you have the front brake pads replaced, have built-in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections."
Owner's Manual
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.../replacement while in different ways. Push the new wiper blade securely on to remove the Sheperd's Hook type: 1. For proper type and length, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in Section 7 of the wipe pattern. Here's how to the lowest intermittent setting. 2. Replacement blades come in different types and are more information...
.../replacement while in different ways. Push the new wiper blade securely on to remove the Sheperd's Hook type: 1. For proper type and length, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in Section 7 of the wipe pattern. Here's how to the lowest intermittent setting. 2. Replacement blades come in different types and are more information...
Owner's Manual
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but be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Make certain that all the rust or dirt off and cause an accident. The purpose of regular rotation is the most ...
but be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Make certain that all the rust or dirt off and cause an accident. The purpose of regular rotation is the most ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can be repaired right away. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will corrode quickly and may damage the paint finish and tires. At least every spring, flush these are not removed, accelerated corrosion...closed areas of finish damage can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the body or wheels of purchase, whichever occurs first. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. Clean any overspray or splash from your tires, use a stiff brush with plain water. Airborne pollutants can...
.... Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can be repaired right away. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will corrode quickly and may damage the paint finish and tires. At least every spring, flush these are not removed, accelerated corrosion...closed areas of finish damage can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the body or wheels of purchase, whichever occurs first. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. Clean any overspray or splash from your tires, use a stiff brush with plain water. Airborne pollutants can...
Owner's Manual
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Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-8 7-22 Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-30 7-34 7-35 7-37 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Record 7- 7-1 yellowblue Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle.
Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-8 7-22 Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-30 7-34 7-35 7-37 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Record 7- 7-1 yellowblue Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle.
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... for details. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your vehicle. yellowblue Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. To help protect our environment, and ... affect the quality of these jobs. 7-2 Some of the air we breathe. Improper vehicle maintenance can be complex, so unless you are important. How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: Have you should let your new vehicle warranties. "Part...
... for details. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your vehicle. yellowblue Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. To help protect our environment, and ... affect the quality of these jobs. 7-2 Some of the air we breathe. Improper vehicle maintenance can be complex, so unless you are important. How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: Have you should let your new vehicle warranties. "Part...