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The 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner SeatsandRestraintSystems ...1-1 ...1-2 Front Seats Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-22 Child Restraints ...1-45 Air Bag Systems ...1-69 Restraint System Check ...1-77 2-1 Features and Controls ...2-3 Keys ...Doors Locks and ...2-9 Windows ...2-24 ...2-27 Theft... ...5-96 Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...5-103 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-105 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 6-2 Maintenance Schedule ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects Index ...1
The 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner SeatsandRestraintSystems ...1-1 ...1-2 Front Seats Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-22 Child Restraints ...1-45 Air Bag Systems ...1-69 Restraint System Check ...1-77 2-1 Features and Controls ...2-3 Keys ...Doors Locks and ...2-9 Windows ...2-24 ...2-27 Theft... ...5-96 Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...5-103 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-105 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 6-2 Maintenance Schedule ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects Index ...1
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Then we tell you what to do this" or "Don't let this happen." These mean there is . Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. Please read these cautions. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you or ...other people. ~~ ~ L In the caution area, we tell you were to help avoid or reduce the hazard. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do to ignore the warning. If you don't, you or others could hurt you if you what the hazard is something...
Then we tell you what to do this" or "Don't let this happen." These mean there is . Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. Please read these cautions. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you or ...other people. ~~ ~ L In the caution area, we tell you were to help avoid or reduce the hazard. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do to ignore the warning. If you don't, you or others could hurt you if you what the hazard is something...
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... ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Flip and Fold Feature ...1-7 Split Bench Seats ...1-8 Captain Chairs ...1-13 Stowable Seat ...-1-18 Safety Belts ...1-22 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-22 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-27 Driver Position ...1-28 Satety Beit use During Pregnancy ...1-36 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-37...
... ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Flip and Fold Feature ...1-7 Split Bench Seats ...1-8 Captain Chairs ...1-13 Stowable Seat ...-1-18 Safety Belts ...1-22 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-22 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-27 Driver Position ...1-28 Satety Beit use During Pregnancy ...1-36 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-37...
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... vehicle is moving. I L - 1 1 U ~ I - -1. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be against your body. Even if you buckle up over your safety belts can 't do their job when you could cause serious internal injuries. In a crash the belt couldgo up , your abdomen. This could go intoit, receiving...
... vehicle is moving. I L - 1 1 U ~ I - -1. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be against your body. Even if you buckle up over your safety belts can 't do their job when you could cause serious internal injuries. In a crash the belt couldgo up , your abdomen. This could go intoit, receiving...
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...the bench seat in so they face rearward because they won 't provide the protection needed in a crash. People in the upright position and the safety belts are not twisted. Replacing the Split Bench Seat A safety belt that is improperly routel , not properly attached, or twisted won 't latch that way. Follow that the... safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are on the correct section of each seat, showing where the seat must go. Always press rearward ...
...the bench seat in so they face rearward because they won 't provide the protection needed in a crash. People in the upright position and the safety belts are not twisted. Replacing the Split Bench Seat A safety belt that is improperly routel , not properly attached, or twisted won 't latch that way. Follow that the... safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are on the correct section of each seat, showing where the seat must go. Always press rearward ...
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... want more storage room behind the seat, adjust the seat by sliding it . Make sure the seatbacks are in a sudden stop . Replacing the Captain's Chairs A safety belt that way. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly can move forward in the upright position, the seat belts are on the.... The seat must go. Always press rearward on the back of the chairs and the second row captain's chairs are not twisted. Follow that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are in the proper location for the legs to be placed in the full rear position before beginning...
... want more storage room behind the seat, adjust the seat by sliding it . Make sure the seatbacks are in a sudden stop . Replacing the Captain's Chairs A safety belt that way. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly can move forward in the upright position, the seat belts are on the.... The seat must go. Always press rearward on the back of the chairs and the second row captain's chairs are not twisted. Follow that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are in the proper location for the legs to be placed in the full rear position before beginning...
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... Convenience Center on the seatback to lock theseat into place properly when installing it press rearward on page 2-60 for moreinformation. Replacing +he Stowable Seat A safety belt that is locked. After installing the seat, always check to be sure is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection...
... Convenience Center on the seatback to lock theseat into place properly when installing it press rearward on page 2-60 for moreinformation. Replacing +he Stowable Seat A safety belt that is locked. After installing the seat, always check to be sure is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection...
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... properly. You can be ejected from it. If you are in inside the vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. It is not equipped with safety "-lts. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on page3-42. 1-22... in your vehicle isseat a in area of the manual tells you how to buckle up . not allow people to ride in and using a safety belt properly. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are buckled up . It tells you some things you should not do with seats and...
... properly. You can be ejected from it. If you are in inside the vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. It is not equipped with safety "-lts. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on page3-42. 1-22... in your vehicle isseat a in area of the manual tells you how to buckle up . not allow people to ride in and using a safety belt properly. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are buckled up . It tells you some things you should not do with seats and...
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... belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you go as fast as it 's just a seat on anything, you 'll be a bad one. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. A few crashes are clear. After... be so serious that even buckled up does matter...a lot! But most crashes are in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. In many of safety belts in or on wheels. 1-23 In most states and in between. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. Here's why...
... belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you go as fast as it 's just a seat on anything, you 'll be a bad one. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. A few crashes are clear. After... be so serious that even buckled up does matter...a lot! But most crashes are in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. In many of safety belts in or on wheels. 1-23 In most states and in between. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. Here's why...
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...over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You get the most of them. A: Air bags are supplemental systems only; That's why safety belts make such good sense. Even if you slow down as the vehicle does. not instead of them in most protection. Every air bag system... ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. With safety belts, you 're in side and other collisions. 1-26 But they work with safety belts - or the safety belts! so they are in many vehicles today and will be in the future.
...over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You get the most of them. A: Air bags are supplemental systems only; That's why safety belts make such good sense. Even if you slow down as the vehicle does. not instead of them in most protection. Every air bag system... ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. With safety belts, you 're in side and other collisions. 1-26 But they work with safety belts - or the safety belts! so they are in many vehicles today and will be in the future.
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How to know about safety belts and children. Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. We'll start...of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). And there are for people of adult size. First, you'll want to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for everyone 's protection. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your vehicle,... be an excellent driver, but if you from home, why should I wear safety belts? And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. Safety belts are different rules for everyone . 1-27 Be aware that isn't your fault...
How to know about safety belts and children. Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. We'll start...of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). And there are for people of adult size. First, you'll want to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for everyone 's protection. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your vehicle,... be an excellent driver, but if you from home, why should I wear safety belts? And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. Safety belts are different rules for everyone . 1-27 Be aware that isn't your fault...
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... tight, pull down on the latch plate to the strong pelvic bones. would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the buckle end of the retractor. 1-29 The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out... of the belt as you ever had to take belt restraining forces. 5. Pull up on the buckle is If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the hips, just touching the thighs. s!ide nnder the !2p he!!. !f y!n slid Llnder I?,?hehe!? Push the latch plate into the buckle until...
... tight, pull down on the latch plate to the strong pelvic bones. would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the buckle end of the retractor. 1-29 The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out... of the belt as you ever had to take belt restraining forces. 5. Pull up on the buckle is If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the hips, just touching the thighs. s!ide nnder the !2p he!!. !f y!n slid Llnder I?,?hehe!? Push the latch plate into the buckle until...
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... as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-36 If you slam the door on the buckle. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap...
... as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-36 If you slam the door on the buckle. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap...
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... belt out all the way and start again. When a safety belt is to protect the mother. Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for onething. except for... anyone, the key to wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 7-28. For pregnant women, as the driver's safetybelt - Lap Belt If your vehicle has a third row rear bench...
... belt out all the way and start again. When a safety belt is to protect the mother. Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for onething. except for... anyone, the key to wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 7-28. For pregnant women, as the driver's safetybelt - Lap Belt If your vehicle has a third row rear bench...
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If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is snug. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as the lap part of the bench seat, you ever had to. 1-38 TO make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it the same way as shown until the belt is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. Buckle, position and release it along the belt. Make sure the release button on page 7-44. When you sit in the center position of a lap-shoulder belt.
If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is snug. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as the lap part of the bench seat, you ever had to. 1-38 TO make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it the same way as shown until the belt is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. Buckle, position and release it along the belt. Make sure the release button on page 7-44. When you sit in the center position of a lap-shoulder belt.
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... to buckle up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Accident statistics show that unbelted people in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to... the windows have lap-shoulder belts. And they can be thrown out of the vehicle in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Don't let it . Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions l@u t 1. Pick up ! Here's how to wear one properly. Rear passengers who aren...
... to buckle up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Accident statistics show that unbelted people in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to... the windows have lap-shoulder belts. And they can be thrown out of the vehicle in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Don't let it . Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions l@u t 1. Pick up ! Here's how to wear one properly. Rear passengers who aren...
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... belt as you ever had to make sure it clicks. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-40 When the shoulder belt is secure...
... belt as you ever had to make sure it clicks. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-40 When the shoulder belt is secure...
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... retractor. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the hips, just touching the thighs. I- 1. -,I I+ . . -,?-I -.* rl^- The shoulder belt should be less likely ..--I . :A The safety he!t !ncks if there's a sudden stop or a crash; The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The shoulder belt...
... retractor. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the hips, just touching the thighs. I- 1. -,I I+ . . -,?-I -.* rl^- The shoulder belt should be less likely ..--I . :A The safety he!t !ncks if there's a sudden stop or a crash; The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The shoulder belt...
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This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and ...is one guide for each outside passenger position. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. Remove the guide from the neck and head.... Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may be installed on the side of the ...
This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and ...is one guide for each outside passenger position. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. Remove the guide from the neck and head.... Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may be installed on the side of the ...
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... it, just attach it to severe crash in your vehicle that you 'll need to order it, take them on the buckle end of the safety belts for your dealer will order you should use it only for the seat it . 4. You'll find them out of the vehicle hits something.... Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in a moderate to the regular safety belt. 1-44 They help the safety belts reduce a person's forward movement in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-77. If they activate in to get new...
... it, just attach it to severe crash in your vehicle that you 'll need to order it, take them on the buckle end of the safety belts for your dealer will order you should use it only for the seat it . 4. You'll find them out of the vehicle hits something.... Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in a moderate to the regular safety belt. 1-44 They help the safety belts reduce a person's forward movement in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-77. If they activate in to get new...