1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owners Manual

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The Power of Intelligent Engineering . How to Use this Manual .

Part 1 Seats & Safety Belts .

2 Features & Controls .

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems .

;4 Your Driving and the Road . .3, .:

Problems on the Road .

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iervice & Appearance Care .

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gaintenance Schedule . hstomer Assistance Information . Includes “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 302 -ndex . Service Station Information .

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t h e P o w e r o f I n t e l l i a e n t E n g i n e e r i n a

Engineering with a purpose. It’s at the heart of every Oldsmobile. Your new Oldsmobile continues a 96-year tradition of engineering excellence.

That tradition was born in Lansing,

Michigan, on August 2 1,189 7, when Ransom E. Olds began building a horseless carriage “in as nearly a perfect manner as possible.” Soon, Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation’s first assembly line.

Innovation and refinement have always set Oldsmobiles apart. In 1939, Oldsmobile introduced the celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of today’s advanced systems. In 1948, the high-spirited Rocket V8 engine set standards for Derforrnance.

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In 1966, Toronado made front-wheel-

drive news, including Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year.” Still breaking new ground, the 1974 “Toro” became the first car equipped with a production “air bag.” Recent Oldsmobile engineering has

created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad 4 engine. Versions of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standards of economy and performance.

Today, the all-wheel-drive security

of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of meaningful technology.

The S e c u r i t y o f O w n e r S a t i s f a c t i o n

How to Use this Manual

MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER t’S manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. There are nine parts with color-tabbed pages to help you find each of the parts of this manual. Each part begins with a brief list of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want. YOU can bend the manual slightly to reveal the color tabs that help you find a part.

Part 1: Seats & Sa fety Belts This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.

Part 2: Features & Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.

Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

Part 4: Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating.

Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep Here's an alphabetical listing your Oldsmobile running properly and almost every subject in this manual. looking good.

Part 9: Index

of

You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects.

Service Station Information: This is a quick reference of service information. You can find it on the last page of this manual.

How to Use this Manual

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

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A These mean there is

something that could hurt

you or other people.

In the yellow caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you or others could be hurt.

You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means: Don't Don't do this Don't /et this happen

I Vehicle Damage Warnings

Also, in this book you will find these blue notices:

In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In this manual, we've used the familiar words and colors that Oldsmobile has used for years. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

A Fasten Safety Belts

Door LocklUnlock

Caution Possible Injury

Protect Eyes by Shielding

Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames

Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery

These symbols have to do with your lights:

Master Lighting Switch

Turn Signal Direction

Hazard Warning Flashers

Headlight High Beam

Parking Lights

Fog Lights

Reading Lights

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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature

Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse

System w

Battery Charging

Fuel

Lighter

p3 Horn

Engine Oil Pressure

Anti-Lock Brakes

Speaker

Hood Release

How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (CONT.) These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washer

Windshield Defroster

Rear Window Defogger

Windshield Defogger and Heater

Rear Window Wiper

Rear Window WasherlWiper

Ventilating Fan

Power Window

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Part 1 Seats

Belts

Here you’ll fmd information about to use your safety belts properly . You the seats in your Oldsmobile and how can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts .

Seats and Seat Controls ............................................. 14 ................................... 17 Removing and Replacing Rear Seats SafetyBelts ...................................................... 21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................................... -25 DriverPosition ................................................... 25 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .................................... 29 Right Front Passenger Position ....................................... 30 Rear Seat Passengers ............................................... 30 Ch~dren ......................................................... 34 Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ChildRes traints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 LargerChildren ................................................... 40 SafetyBeltExtender ............................................... 42 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ................................... 42

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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats- how to adjust them, take them out, put them back in, and fold them up and down.

Manual Fmnt Seats Pull up the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.

bur-Way Manual Seat The driver’s seat can be adjusted four ways. Use the lever on the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or back (see Manual Front Seats earlier in this section). To raise the driver’s seat, pull up the lever on the side of the seat. To lower the seat, push the lever down.

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Reching Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, rotate this knob. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

SixmWay Power Seat (OPTION) To adjust the driver's six-way power seat: Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat. Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back. Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down. Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat.

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Reciining Front Seatbacks (CONK)

m Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be

dangerous. Even if you buckle up, vnllr safety belts can’t do their job

when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in fl-_-t nf vnu. In a crash vou could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its j’”., either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there. not at vour pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when thc . -_--;le __ -n mot,,.,, ..ave upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

the seatback

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

Entry to Third Row Bucket Seats The RIGHT ONLY seats have a lower lever to tilt the seat forward. To get into third row seats, push back the lower lever on the RIGHT ONLY seat nearest the sliding door and tilt the seat forward. Then pull the seat back and check that it locks into place.

To get out of the third row seats, push down on the rear release bar under the seat ahead of you to tilt the seat forward.

Removable Rear Bucket Seats The rear bucket seats can be removed to provide extra storage, or they can be moved to diffkrent floor locations. There are three types of rear bucket seats: LEFT ONLY, CENTER OR LEFT, and RIGHT ONLY. The back of each seat has a diagram (similar to the one above) that shows where the seat must be located in your vehicle. The LEFT ONLY seats fit only in the left positions. The RIGHT ONLY seats fit only in the right positions. The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center position and in either left position. To install third row seats, the second row seats must be tilted forward or removed. Don’t put the seats in the wrong location.

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Removing Rear Bucket Seats Removing the RIGHT ONLY Seats: 1 . Lift the upper lever to fold the

seatback forward.

2. Push the lower lever back so the

entire seat and seatback tilt forward

3. Then, from behind the seat, support the top portion of the seat with one hand as you squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar. The seat will release from the floor pins.

Removing LEFT ONLY and CENTER OR LEFT Seats: 1. Lift the upper lever to fold the

seatback forward.

2. Push down on the rear release bar.

The entire seat will tilt forward.

3. Then, mom behind the seat, support the top portion of the seat with one hand as you squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar. The seat will release from the floor pins.

Adjusting Rear Seats Each rear seat can be secured in one of two sets of floor pins. Move the location of the rear seats up or back to provide a little more room behind or in front of a seat.

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Replacing Rear Bucket Seats Follow the diagram on the back of the seats to replace the seats in their proper location. The LEFT ONLY seats fit only in the left positions. The RIGHT ONLY seats fit only in the right positions. The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center position and in either left position. To install third row seats, the second row seats must be tilted forward or removed. Don't try to place the seats in backward, because they won't latch that way.

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1. With the entire seat tilted forward,

place the front hooks of the seat latch onto the front floor pins.

2. Firmly press the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins. The seat should lock into position.

3. Lift the upper lever and pull up on the seatback until it locks upright.

4. Push and pull on the seat to check

that it is locked.

5. Check to see that you have put the

seats into the proper location, according to the label on each seat. If not, the seats may not latch properly, and your passengers may not have the proper safety belt.

Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone

This part of the manual tells you how to se safety belts properly. It also tells you m e things you should not do with SC afety belts. Si

A Don’t let anyone ride where

they can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or lulled. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.

rhis figure lights up when you turn the Ley to Run or Start when your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the reminder to buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.

You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt even if you’re not buckled up. And some crashes can be so serious, like being hit by a train, that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed. After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter. . . a lot!

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Why Safety Beits Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.

2. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!

3. Take the simplest “car.” Suppose

it’s just a seat on wheels.

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4. Put someone on it.

5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the

"car." The rider doesn't stop.

6. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield. . .

7. or the instrument panel. . .

I 8. or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.

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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Satiety Belts- and the Answers Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be-whether you’re

wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Q: Why don’t they just put in air

bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts?

A: “Air bags,” or Supplemental

Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only-so they work with safety belts, not instead of them. Every “air bag” system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has “air bags,” you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but

if you’re in an accident-even one that isn’t your fault-you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 W h ) . Safety belts are for everyone.

Safety Belt Reminder light When the key is turned to Run or Start, a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s safety belt is buckled, a chime will also sound.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly-Adults This section is only for people of adult size. .I

Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see the Index under Children and Safety Belts. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.

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lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the Index under Seat Controls) so you can sit up straight.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the

belt across you. Don't let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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5. To make the lap part tight, pun down

on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It

won’t give nearly as much protection this way.

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You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too

loose. In a crash, you wouId move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

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apshoulder Belt (WNX) 2: What’s wrong with this? \: The belt is buckled in the wrong

place.

I A You can be seriously injured if

your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest.

A You can be seriously injured if

your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the

arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.

You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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A You can be seriously injured

by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight I your dealer to fix it. so it can work properly, or ask

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

Satety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap- shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

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Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See the Index under Driver Position.

Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear sear passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing: safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts.

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Here’s How to Wear One Properly: 1, Pick up the latch plate and pull the

belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. If the belt is not long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (CONT) The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

You can be seriously hurt if

/.\ your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

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Center Passenger Position When you sit in the center position bucket seat, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor.

1 . Pick up the latch plate and, in a single motion, pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, let it go back all the way and start again.

4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

Center Passenger Position (CONT.) The center position bucket seat is a CENTER OR LEFT type seat. Because it is the only bucket seat with a lap belt, and has a buckle on only one side, there are certain places a CENTER OR LEFT type bucket seat should, and should not, be used. See the Index under Seat Controls. If the CENTER OR LEFT bucket seat is used on the left side of the vehicle, the person sitting there should use the lap-shoulder belt. It works the same way as the driver’s safety belt, See the Index under Driver Position.

Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in

a chiId or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint wiU --y whether it is the right type and for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’s abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly *strained in a chiid or infimt

straint.

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restraint.

Secure the baby in an infant

CAUTION

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Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle.

A baby doesn’t weigh much-until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 W h ) , a 12-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-pound (ll0 kg) forc- on your arms. The baby would bL almost impossible to hold.

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Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that.

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Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you're the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.

Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.

CAUTION

A An unsecured child restraint

can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint vehicle-even when no child is in it.

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Anchor brackets for the second row outside positions are located just above the place where the third row lap- shoulder belts meet the floor. There's a vinyl sleeve there; to get to the bracket, push this vinyl sleeve aside slightly. Anchor the top strap to the bracket. If you need to have an anchor bracket installed for any additional passenger seat position, you can ask your Oldsmobile dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor bracket yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it. Once you have the top strap anchored, you'll be ready to secure the child restraint itself.

Securing a Child Restraint in an Outside Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

1 . Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.

2. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child’s face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint.

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to un- buckle it quickly if you ever need to.

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Securing a Child Restraint in an Outside Position (CONT:) 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the

shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.

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6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

. : " -,.< :1 L ~ Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position You'll be using the lap belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow

the instructions for the child restraint.

2. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

3. Pull the lap belt all the way out

without stopping.

4. While holding it out, run the belt

through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the

release button faces upward or out- ward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.

6. To tighten the belt, feed it back into

the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

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Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (CONI) 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s sa.fety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly.

Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.

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A Here two children are wearing

Never do this.

the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap- shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?

A: Move the child toward the center of

the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s face or neck, you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt, if your vehicle has one.

Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

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Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.

Safety Belt Extender [f the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt.

Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced or anchorage locations repaired-even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

A: The belt is torn. I'

Q: What's wrong with this?

Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile. and information on

starting. shifting and braking . Also

explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you and what to do if you have a problem . if everything is working properly-

Part 2 Features & Controls

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keys 46 FrontDoors ...................................................... 47 Locks ........................................................... 47 Remote Keyless Entry .............................................. 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sliding Door 53 Liftgate ......................................................... 59 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 EngineBlockHeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Shifting the Transaxle .............................................. 65 ParkingBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Shiftingintopark .................................................. 69 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 TiltSteeringWheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Windows ........................................................ 73 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................................ 74 CruiseControl .................................................... 75 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 InteriorLights .................................................... 81 Windshield Wipers ................................................ 82 Windshield Washer ................................................ 83 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Glove Box and Storage Compartments ............................. .93, 95 Luggagecarrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Panel .................................................. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .................................

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The ignition keys are for the ignition only.

CAllTlON A Leaving young children in a :hicle with the ignition key i b uallgerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.

When a new Oldsmobile is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. I€ you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.

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Door Locks

Front Doors

Pay attention when you open or close these doors from the ;ide. Stay clear of the upper rear corner to avoid hitting your head.

dangerous.

Passengers-especially children- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter throl 1 an unlocked door when you slow down or stop pur vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive yuur vehicle.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the Outside: Use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter, if your vehicle has this option.

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Door Locks (CONT.) From the Inside: To lock the door, slide the locking lever rearward, To unlock the door, slide the locking lever forward.

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Power Door Locks (OPTION) From the outside of either front door, the door key unlocks all doors and the liftgate. From the inside, press the front of the power door lock switch on either front door. You can lock all doors and the liftgate from inside by pressing the rear of the power lock switch on either front door. If you have the optional remote keyless entry system, your vehicle has a special security feature. If the driver's door is open and your key is in the ignition in the Off position, you won't be able to set the door locks with the power door lock switch or the remote transmitter. This feature is designed to help keep you from locking your keys in your vehicle.

If the sliding door is open when you press the power door locks switch, it will lock automatically within five seconds after you close it. If you have the optional remote keyless entry system, this feature will be replaced by a different lock delay system. See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section. With power locks, when the doors are locked, the inside as well as the outside door latch release cannot open the doors. This safety feature prevents a door from being accidentally opened from the inside by moving the handle. To override this safety feature, slide the locking lever to the unlock position on the door you want to open.

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When the liftgate has been unlocked with the power door locks, you won’t need the key to open it. Simply turn the lock clockwise until the latch releases. This is also true if you use the optional remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section. To lock the liftgate, use either the power door lock switch or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter, or lock it manually by turning the lock counterclockwise. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.

Remote Keyless Enfry (OPTION) If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors and liftgate from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Operation The driver’s door will unlock and the

interior lights will go on when a is fl is pressed.

pressed (see Illuminated Entry System later in this section). If pressed again within five seconds, all doors and the liftgate will unlock. All doors and the liftgate will lock when If the driver’s door is open and your key is in the ignition in the Off position, you won’t be able to set the door lock with the power door lock switch or the

remote transmitter. This security feature is designed to help keep you from locking your keys in your vehicle. Lock Delay The lock delay feature can be operated using either the remote key chain transmitter or the power door locks switch (see Power Door Lucks earlier in this section). For the lock delay feature to work, the ignition and the interior lights control to the left of the instrument panel cluster must be off. If you wish to lock the doors with the interior lights on,

press B or the rear of either power

door lock switch twice.

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If any door is open when you press B Remote Keyless Entry (CONX)

or the rear of either power door lock switch, a chime will sound three times. This indicates that all doors and the Migate will lock about five seconds after the last door has been closed. To override the lock delay feature, press the lock symbol or the rear of either power door lock switch again, and the doors and liftgate will lock immediately. If the sliding door is open, it will lock automatically within five seconds after it is closed, and the doors and liftgate will lock again. To cancel the lock delay feature, press the unlock symbol or the front of either power door lock switch.

Remote Operation of Power Sliding Door This option may not be available on your vehicle. If you have the optional power sliding door (see Power Sliding Door later in this section), your remote transmitter will have a third button labeled m. Press it to open or close the sliding door. If the sliding door is locked, first press

a twice to unlock all doors, then

press to open the sliding door. You can operate the power sliding door with the remote transmitter when the power sliding door override switch on the overhead console is in the ON or OFF position.

Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining transmitter with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitter must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers

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several different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters matched to it. See your Oldsmobile dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. Your remote keyless entry operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Should interference to this system occur, try this:

Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement later in this section. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Oldsmobile dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

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Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries. To Replace Batteries in the Remote Keyless Entry: 1 . Remove the screw from the back cover. 2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half fmt . 3. Remove and replace the two 3-volt

batteries (DL 2016).

4. Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Check the transmitter operation.

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Battery Replacement (CONT) If the back of your transmitter has a slot instead of a screw, follow these battery replacement instructions: 1. Insert a coin into the slot in the back

of the transmitter, and turn counterclockwise to open the cover.

2. Remove the cover. 3. Remove and replace the two 3-volt

batteries (DL 2016).

4. Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Check the transmitter operation.

Illuminated Entry System (OPTION) This option comes with the optional remote keyless entry system. When you open the driver’s door, by itself or in combination with any passenger door or the liftgate, the interior lights will come on and then gradually dim to off 10 seconds after the last door is closed. (If the driver’s door has not been opened, the interior lights will immediately dim to off.)

When you press a on your remote

transmitter, the lights inside your vehicle will go on, then gradually dim to off after about 40 seconds, unless a door or the liftgate is opened. When you turn on the ignition, the interior lights will immediately dim to off.

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Sliding Door To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull the front of the latch release out and then toward the rear. If you slide the door all the way back, it will latch in the open position.

Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Oldsmobile has a number of theft- deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-so don't do it. When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.

Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box or locking storage bin. Lock the storage bin. Lock all the doors except the driver's. Then take the door key with you.

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Sliding Door (CONT) To move the door forward, you must first pull the inside or outside latch release out and then forward or the door will remain latched in the open position.

Sliding Door Lock From inside the vehicle, lock the sliding door by sliding the manual locking lever down. Unlock by sliding the lever up. If you have the optional power door locks, the sliding door lock has a delay feature. See the Index under Power Door Locks.

Power Sliding Door (omoN) This option may not be available on your vehicle. With this option, you can open and close the sliding door with switches inside your vehicle. If you have the optional remote keyless entry system, you can also operate the sliding door with your remote transmitter. See the Index under Remote W l e s s Entry. To operate the power sliding door, the power sliding door override switch must be in the ON position. This switch is the forward-most of two power door switches located on the edge of the overhead console. (If you have the optional compact overhead console, this is the only switch in this location.)

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To disable the power sliding door feature, slide the switch to OFF. If you have the optional remote keyless entry system, you can operate the power sliding door with the remote transmitter when the override switch is in the ON or OFF' position. See the Index under Remote Keyless Entry. To open or close the sliding door, press and release one of two PWR DOOR (Power Door) switches. There is one mounted on the wall, just in front of the sliding door; the other is the rear-most switch on the edge of the overhead console. (If you have the optional compact overhead console, this switch is located between the reading lights.)

The sliding door must be unlocked for the power sliding door to operate. The key does not have to be in the ignition. To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door, disable the power sliding door by placing the power sliding door override switch in the OFF position.

Leaving young children

I.\ unattended in your vehicle can be dangerous. They could operate the power sliding door. A child or others could be injured. Do not leave children unattended in your

The power sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in P (Park). The transaxle does not have to be in P (Park) to close the door.

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Power Sliding Door (CONK) If anything obstructs the sliding door while it is closing, the door will automatically reverse to the open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing door, or stronger. The force of the closing door increases significantly as the door approaches the latch position.

You or others could be injured

I - if caught in the path of the

sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door.

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To manually open the power sliding door when the sliding door override switch is in the ON position, pull the inside or outside latch release and let go; the door will open fully and remain latched in the open position. To manually open the power sliding door when the override switch is in the OFF' position, pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door all the way back to the latch position.

If your vehicle is parked on a 20" or steeper grade, the door latch may not be able to hold the door in the full open position. If the sliding door override switch is in the ON position, the door will close under the control of the power door system. If the override switch is in the OFF position, the door will close without power assistance. To manually close the power sliding door when the sliding door override switch is in the ON position, pull the inside or outside latch release or the edge of the door. Move the door about two inches toward the closed position and release. The door will close completely and latch for you. To manually close the power sliding door when the override switch is in the OFF position, pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door all the way forward to the latch position.

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To Use the Security Lock: 1. Move the security lock lever all the

way up.

2. Close the door. The sliding door cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use.

If You Want to Open the Sliding Door When the Security Lock is On: 1. Unlock the sliding door from the

inside.

S/iding Door Security f ock This feature may not be available on your vehicle. Your Oldsmobile may be equipped with a sliding door security lock that helps prevent passengers from opening the sliding door from the inside. The security lock lever is located on the ' inside of the sliding door, near the rear edge of the door. To access the lever, open the sliding door. Use the security lock label on the rear edge of the door as a guide. Reach your hand around the inside rear corner of the sliding door to access the lever.

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. -.. .. . ,.- . .- -... : . : Sliding Door Security Lock (CONX) 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the sliding door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works, and how to cancel the lock.

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Sliding Door Ajar Warning Light With the optional power sliding door, the SLIDING DOOR light on your instrument panel will come on if your sliding door is not completely closed.

To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock: 1 . Unlock the sliding door from the inside and open the door from the outside.

2. Move the security lock lever all the

way down.

The sliding door lock will now work normally.

Litigate Lock To unlock, insert the door key and turn the lock clockwise. The liftgate will automatically lock when you close it. If you have the optional power door locks or the remote keyless entry system, the liftgate will lock and unlock differently. See the Index under Power Door Locks.

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Raising the Litigate Open the liftgate using the handle recessed above the license plate. Then, step back and the liftgate will rise by itself. Lights in the liftgate will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area (set the Index under Rear Interior Lights).

Be sure thereare no overhead obstructions, such as a garage door, before you open the liftgate. You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass.

To close the liftgate, pull down on the strap, then firmly shut the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate open, even slightly. See the Index under Ejchaust.

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Liitgate Ajar Warning light (CONT.) New Vehicle “Break-In”

It can be dangerous to dr’ b with the liftgate open. Cam lllvnoxide (CO) gas can come in1 your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause uncon- sciousness and even death. If you must drive with t k lifti open:

Make sure all window Turn the fan on your heatinl cooling system to its high--* speed with the setting on LEV (Bi-Level) or UPPER That will force outside air ir your vehicle. See the Index under I Comfort Controls. If you have air vents on or under the instrument panel, open the1 all the way.

four modern Olasmobile doesnt need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Don’t drive at any one speed- the first 500 fast or slow-for

miles (804 km). Don’t make full- I

throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier

lgnition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: Accessory: An “on” position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. Lock: The only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push- start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition.

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Starting Your Engine

Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See the Index under Vehicle I I ZdentiJication Number. ) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. I Move your shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position-that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use N (Neutral) only.

I 1 and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the : key only with your hand. Using a -11 tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

Run: An “on” position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the Run position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Start: Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to Run for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions Accessory and Run are “on” positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.

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Starting Your Engine (CONT.) 1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle’s computer systems, you don’t.

Holding your key in Start for longer. than 15 seconds at a til will cause your battery to be draified much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

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2. Turn your ignition key to Start.

When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

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3.1 Liter V6 (Code D) Engine: 3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold

your key in Start. If it doesn’t start in three seconds (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds, or until it starts.