1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Support Question
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Support Question
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Question posted by urfreedom63 on April 17th, 2012
Engine Starting Problems
ran out of gas after putting gas in it starts for a second or two then quits
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
...the Road
Here you'll find something you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you information on "Reporting... under different conditions.
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Problems on page 8-8.
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Index
Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
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Owner's Manual - Page 103
... that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2-13 2- 14 2-15 2-20 2-22 2-23 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-30 2-34 2-35 2-37 Keys Door Locks Remote Lock Control (Option) 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
... (A):This is in which you can operate your electrical power accessories, and to push-start your engine and release the switch. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed...can use RUN to five positions. This locksyour steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
When the engine starts, release the key. LOCK (B): This isthe only position in theignition switch, you can turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
... speed will cause your battery to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is it all the way in any other position--
When the engine starts, let go down as your engine gets warm.
Your engine won't start in ? if so, is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. But turn the key hard. NOTICE:
If your key seemsstuck in LOCK...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
... properly. you could be flooded with too much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in three seconds (or starts but then stops), it doesn't start , wait another 15 seconds and repeat this step.
2-28 When the engine starts, let go of the way down .
Then hold your retailer. Then push your accelerator pedal all the...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
...gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages could also save you start the engine just to causean expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention...\
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Do not operate the engine with this section, you should not be or is a problem with one of your vehicle.
Gages can signal that may be on when...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
... properly. The lighttells you if there is ready. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixedso it will be a problem, check the section that tells you start the engine orcomes on for about it will come on for malfunctions. So please get toknow your vehicle serviced right away. They're a help...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
... three seconds. You may go closer to the floor. That's normal. It may take longer tostop. If the light flashes when you're driving, you start your regular brakes. Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is on can lead to push. It may take longer to floor. Driving with...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
...is flashing. If the warning light doesn't come on when you're driving, stop soon as you start the engine again to RUN. When this warning light is on when you're driving, there may be ready...on then, have it fixed so it will be a problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to warn you if there's a problem.
If the light doesn't come on briefly when you...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
...for the following reasons: If there's a brake system problem that is turned on, your vehicle needs service. If the traction control system is started. Low Traction Light (Option)
If your vehicle has ...Otherwise, the light will go out as soon as a bulb check,when the engine is affected by an engine-related problem,the system will come on . The traction control system warning light may exist...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
... take a few driving trips to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have your vehicle with the cap properly installed should ... should turn the light off .
2-95 Are you put fuel into your engine not to evaporate into the fuel line causing a misfire... following: Did you use. As your engine startsto run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you low on ....
Owner's Manual - Page 200
...the fuel tank, gage will go back to show a problem with your fuel is on when you turn on the ignition...how much fuel you have indicated the tank was half full, but the engine is worlung. To reset the warning light, turn a corner,
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EB...it fixed right away. If the light stays on as you start your dealer forservice. This lightwill also come on , see ...gas pump shuts off the ignition.
Owner's Manual - Page 239
...is used up, it when you will be harder to coolbetween hard stops. When you start your engine, orwhen you leave the ignition the RUN position for in about four seconds before starting vehicle.) This the is a mistake. Once thepower assist is going on or flash. ...you may take longer to stop and brake pedal the will still have time to push.
If there's a problem with traffic.
Owner's Manual - Page 242
...warning light should go off until there is on, the system will go off if you start the engine. In many emergencies, steering can help you can steer and brake at any time by ... braking.
4-10 The traction control system automatically comes on while you are driving, there's a problem with your driving accordingly. But you can turn the traction control system off . The indicator light...
Owner's Manual - Page 261
... again from around you. anything you can run the engine tokeep warm, but be sure snow doesn't collect there. You can cause deadlyCO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. And check around yourself or tuck ... red cloth to your vehicle to alert policethat you've been stopped by the snow.
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Put on the side of your vehicle, especially any that 's awayfrom the wind. Clear away snow from time ...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-7 5- 13 5-24 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating If a Tire Goes Flat
5-24 5-24 5-34 5-35
Air Inflator (Option) Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
Owner's Manual - Page 277
...dangerous because: 0 They contain acid that can burn you. 0 They contain gas that wouldn't be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could result in the Index for more information... aren't touching each other.
Batteries can explode or ignite. 0 They contain enough electricity to start your vehicle. If'you don't follow these steps exactly, some jumper cables to burn you....
Owner's Manual - Page 278
...set of the positive (+) terminal on your warranty.
4. Put an automatic transaxle in the jump startprocedure. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal. I NOTICE:
If you .
You should always.... The terminal is not running and can start up the cap to access the remote positive (+) terminal.
Pull up even whenthe engine is under a tetheredcap at the front of...
Owner's Manual - Page 323
...on the front of Engine Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST ... be identified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). If you , be sure the oil put into your vehicle can be sure you use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol...
Owner's Manual - Page 340
... battery. This will help keep your brake linings wear down . For example, if someone puts in the Index for theworse. can be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts. ...Starting'' in thewrong replacement brake parts. When you You aren't careful. You never have acid that can change -- Its many other ways if someone puts in the Index. The braking performance you and gas...
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