2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owners Manual

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7-1 1

........................................... 5-68 Accessory Inflator Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-24 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-38 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-8 Additives, Fuel ......... 5-6 Add-on Electrical Equipment ... 5-96 Adjusting the Captain's Chairs

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,... .

(Second Row) .............................................

1-13

Adjusting the Speakers

(Balance/Fade) ............................

3-66, 3-73, 3-82

Air Bag

Air Bag Systems

Readiness Light

.......................................... 3-43 ............................................. 1-69 How Does ari Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-74 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-76 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? .................... 1-74 What Will You See After an

. . I ~ . E R

Air Bag Inflates?

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1-74 Inflate? ................... 1-73 When Should an Air Bag Where Are the Air Bags? 1-71 .............................. 5- IS 'clttmIw/t-lller, Eflyirle ................................. A : . n r ~ I ........................ 7-4 All Overseas Locations All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-86 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-50 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message .......... 3-59 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ......................... 4-1 1 Aluminum Wheels ........................................... 5-92

.......

AM ............................................................. 3-103 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-105 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ............................ 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-45 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-87 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-90 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-93 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-87 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-90 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-92 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 5-93 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-92 5-93 Underbody Maintenance ............................... Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-90

Arming and Disarming the Content

Theft-Deterrent System .............

Arming Confirmation .................... Arming with the Power Lock Switch ... Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry

......... 2-70 ............ 2-28 ......... 2-27

Transmitter ................................................. Arming with Your Key ...................................... Audio Speakers .............................................. h d l 0 System(s) ............................................. Audio Systems

2-28 2-28 3-93 3-63

Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-102 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-103 ................ 3-104 Care of Your CD and DVD Player Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-104 ... 3-105 Fixed Mast Antenna .................

Audio Systems (cont.)

Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-71 ............................................ Radio with CD 3-64 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-80 3-98, 3-1 00 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Setting the Time .......................................... 3-63 3-1 01 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-1 03 2-64 4-35

..................................... Automatic Door Locks Automatic Level Control ................................... Automatic Transaxle

......................

Fluid ....................................................... 5-20 Operation ................................................... 2-36 6-1 1

Automatic Transaxle Check .............................. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control ...................................

System Check

... 6-12

Backing Up .................................................... Battery .......................................................... Battery Replacement ......................................... Battery Run-Down Protection ............................ ......................... Before Leaving on a Long Trip Before You Drive ............................................ (Bench Seat) .................................................. Bench Seat, Split ............................................. Body Lubrication Service ..................................

4-41 5-43 2-8 3-20 4-23 3-91 1-37 1-8 6-1 1

Brake

......................

Parking .................................. System Inspection ....................... System Warning Light

.... 2-39 ........ 6-15 .... 3-44 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-39 ................................................... Brake Wear 5-41 Brakes .......................................................... 5-39 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-32 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-52

Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and

Parking Lamps ......................................... Halogen Bulbs ............................................ Headlamps ................................................. Replacement Bulbs ...................................... Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and

Back-up Lamps ........................................ Buying New Tires ...........................................

5-54 5-52 5-52 5-57

5-56 5-64

California Fuel .......................................... 5-6 Canada ..................................... .......... 7-4 ....................... Canadian Owners ................. II Canadian Roadside Assistance 7-6 Canceling the Sliding Door

...........................

Security Lock ..............................................

2-16

5-1 03 Capacities and Specifications .......................... Captain Chairs. Rear ....................................... 1-13 Carbon Monoxide ................... 4-26, 4-36, 2-22, 2-43 Care of

Safety Belts ................................................

5-90

Care of Your

Cassette Tape Player ................................. ................................... CD and DVD Player ......................................... CDs and DVDs Cargo Lamp ................................................... Carrier Assembly-Differential

3-103 3-104 3-104 3-20

(Rear Drive Module)

.................................... 5-51 ................................. Cassette Tape Messages 3-77 Cassette Tape Player Service ........................... 6-10 ............................................. CD Adapter Kits 3-78 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............. 1-37 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-67 Change Engine Oil Message ............................ 3-56 .................. 3-54 Charging System Indicator Message Check

lyll I G V I

Engine Light ............................................... Checking Coolant ............................................ ........................................ PhneLinm Enm;nn A : I V I l ~ u r \ i I l y L i Checking or Replacing the Engine

Air CleanedFilter ......................................... Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... Chemical Paint Spotting ...................................

3-47 5-24 4 A 4- I y.

5-1 9 5-10 1-77 5-93

Child Restraints

............................... Child Restraint Systems Infants and Young Children ........................... Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for

1-51 1-48 Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-58 1-45

Older Children .......................................... Securing a Child Restraint Designed for

the LATCH System

................................

Securing a Child Restraint in a Center

Seat Position ...........................................

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear

Outside Seat Position ...............................

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right

Front Seat Position

................................... Top Strap ................................................... iup S+m clap Anchor L ~ a t i o ~ ~ ............................ -I--- Where to Put the Restraint ...........................

1-60

1-64

1-60

1-66 1-55 1-56 1-54

Cleaning

Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ ............................... Underbody Maintenance Video Screen I A r - -11- - .._I .. I .. V V e d l l IelsLI Ips Your DVD Player ....................................... Cleaning Exterior LampsILenses ....................... Climate Control System ...................................

............................................ ..............................................

5-87 5-90 5-93 3-105 5-YU 3-105 5-91 3-25 ................. 3-37 3-28

Air Filter, Passenger Compartment Dual ..........................................................

1-

Climate Control System (cont.)

Outlet Adjustment .................................... Rear ..................................................

3-31 3-32, 3-34 Comfort Controls ............................................. 3-25 Compact Disc Messages ................. 3-25, 3-79, 3-91 2-54 ............................. Compact Overhead Console Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-86 Compass Variance .......................................... 3-61 2-27 Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... Content Theft-Deterrent System ........................ 2-69 Content Theft-Deterrent System, Arming and

Disarming ...................................................

..........................................

Control of a Vehicle Convenience Center ........................................ Convenience Net ............................................ Coolant

2-70 4-6 2-60 2-59

............................

Engine Temperature Gage Engine Temperature Warning Message Heater, Engine ............................................ Cooling System .............................................. Cruise Control ................................................ Cupholder(s) .................................................. Current and Past Model Order Forms Customer Assistance Information

3-47 ........... 3-53 2-35 5-29 3-1 0 2-54 ................ 7-1 1

Courtesy Transportation .................................. Customer Assistance for Text

Telephone (TTY) Users

............................... Customer Assistance Offices ...........................

7-7

7-3 7-4

Customer Assistance Information (cont.)

Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... GM Mobility Program for Persons with

7-2

Disabilities ................................................

7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...... 7-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian

Government .............................................. Reporting Safety Defects to the United States 7-9 Government .............................................. Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-5 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-10

7-9

Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic

Headlamp System

3-15 ....................................... 4-2 Defensive Driving ............................................. Defogging and Defrosting ......................... 3-27, 3-30 Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting ................ 2-63 3-18 Delayed Lighting ............................................. 4-33 Dinghy Towing ................................................ Directing the Airflow ................................ 3-33, 3-35 Disarming with the Remote Keyless

Entry Transmitter ..................................... 2-28 Disarming with Your Key .................................. 2-28 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-3 Dolly Towing .................................................. 4-33 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-17

Door

................................. Ajar Warning Message Dual Sliding Doors ....................................... Last Door Closed Locking ............................. Locks .......................................................... ....................................... Power Door Locks Power Sliding Door ...................................... Power Sliding Warning Message .................... Programmable Automatic Door Locks

3-57 2-13 2-1 1 2-9 2-10 2-1 6 3-56 ............. 2-1 2

Driver

Position, Safety Belt ..................................... Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... Driving

1-28 3-60

At Night .................................................. 4-17 City ........................................................ 4-21 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 4-3 Drunken ....................................................... Freeway ..................................................... 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-24 4-1 8 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... Winter ........................................................ 4-26 ,. Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-42 ZrkiGCJ Gfi Sncjiiv Gi- kl3 4 - a Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-20 4-20 Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-40 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-28 Dual Trip Odometers 3-41 .......................................

....................................

DVD

3-104 Care of Your .......................................... Care of Your DVD Player ............................ 3-104 Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... 3-105 Cleaning Your DVD Player .......................... 3-105 Distortion .................................................. 3-1 03 Entertainment System .................................. 3-91 DVD Player .................................................... 3-94

.....................................

1-3

Eight-Way Power Seats Electrical System

Add-on Equipment ...................................... 5-96 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-96 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-96 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-96 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5-96 Emissions Inspection and

...............................

Maintenance Programs .............................

3-50

Engine

Air CleanedFilter ...................... . . . . . . . . 5-19 Battery ....................................................... 5-43 Change Oil Message ................................... 3-56 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-47 Coolant ...................................................... 5-23 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-35 Cnn!ant Temperature G2ge ........................... 3-47

Engine (cont.)

Coolant Temperature Warning Message .......... 3-53 Cooling System Inspection ............................ 6-1 4 ........... 5-12 Engine Compartment Overview .... Exhaust ..................................................... 2-43 Low Oil Level Message ................................ 3-55 Oil ............................................................. 5-14 Overheating ................................................ 5-26 Starting ...................................................... 2-34 Engine Coolant Level Check ............................. 6-10 ....... 5-17 Engine Oil Additives ......................... Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication

Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-5 Engine Oil Level Check ................................... 6-10 Engine Specifications ..................................... 5-1 04 Entering Programming Mode ............................ 2-63 Entertainment System ...................................... 3-91 Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... 3-105 Cleaning Your DVD Player .......................... 3-105 DVD Distortion .......................................... 3-103 3-18 2-52 3-19 2-71 2-25 1-44 3-1 4

Entry Lighting ................................................. Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons .............................. Exit Lighting ................................................... Exiting Programming Mode ............................... Express-Down Window .................................... ....................................... Extender, Safety Belt Exterior Lamps ...............................................

FabricKarpet ................................................. 5-87 Filter

Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-19 Finding a PTY Station ..................... 3.67. 3.74. 3-83 Finding a Station ............................ 3-65, 3-72, 3-81 Finish Care .................................................... 5-91 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-92 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-105 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-69 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-70 .................................. Flip and Fold Rear Seats 1-7 Fluid

Automatic Transaxle ..................................... Power Steering ........................................... Windshield Washer ......................................

5-20 5-37 5-38 FM .............................................................. 3-103 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16 Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks ............. 1-8, 1-14 Folding the Seatback ....................................... 1-18 Following Distance .......................................... 4-41 Footnotes ........................................................ 6-5 Front Reading Lamps ...... ........................ 3-19 Front Seat Storage Net ................................ 2-55 Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 .......................... Additives ................. 5-6 California Fuel ....................................... 5-6

5-9 5-7 5-7 3-51 5-5 5-5 3-59 6-1 4

5-96 5-96

3-47 3-51 3-41 2-49

Fuel (cont.)

Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... ........................................... Filling Your Tank Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. Gage ......................................................... Gasoline Octane ........................................... Gasoline Specifications .................................. ................................. Low Warning Message System Inspection .......................................

Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... Windshield Wiper .........................................

Fuses

Gage

......................... Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel .......................................................... Speedometer .............................................. Garage Door Opener ....................................... Gasoline

Octane ........................................................ Specifications ...............................................

5-5 5-5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-52 Glass Surfaces ............................................... 5-89 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-54 GM Mobility Program for Persons with

Disab!!!t!es

....................................................

7-5

..

Hatch Ajar Warning Message ............................ Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... Head Restraints ............................................... Headlamp Wiring ............................................ Headlamps .................................................... Bulb Replacement ....................................... Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and

3-58 3-6 1-6 5-96 5-52 5-52

Parking Lamps ......................................... 5-54 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 Headphones ................................................... 3-92 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-24 Hitches .............................................. ..... 4-39 HomeLink Transmitter, Programming .............. 2-50 HomeLink@ Transmitter ................................ 2-49 Hood

Checking Things Under ................................ Release ..................................................... Horn ............................................................... i i u w tile Sysierrl Yiurks ................................... How to Add Coolant to the Coolant

5-10 5-10 3-7 3-za

^ ^

Recovery Tank ............................................

5-31 .................. 5-34 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-22 How to Check ........................................ 5-20, 5-61 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-38

.... ii How to Use This Manual ................... How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 1-27 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-20

If No Steam Is Coming From

Your Engine ................................................

5-28 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-27 If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-49 If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-49 in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ....... 4-30 If You Are Stuck 4-37 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-28 2-32 Ignition Positions ............................................. .......................... Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 6-13 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-48 Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-61 Inspection

............................................. Brake System Engine Cooling System ................................ Exhaust System .......................................... Fuel System ............................................... Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

Boot and Seal .....................................

6-15 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14

6-14

Inspection (cont.)

Throttle System ........................................... Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and

6-15

Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive ........... 6-15

Instrument Panel

....

Cluster .......................................... Overview ...................................... Switchbank ....................................

Instrument Panel Brightness ................ Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............... Interior Lamps ................................... Interior Lamps Control ........................ Interior Lamps Override ...................... Interior Plastic Components .................

.......... 3-40 ........... 3-4 .......... 3-21 .......... 3-17 .......... 5-97 .......... 3-17 .......... 3-17 .......... 3-17 .......... 5-89

Jump Starting .........................

. 5-44

Key Lock Cylinders Service ................. .... .......... 6-11 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-5 Keys ............................................................... 2-3

L

Lamps

......................................... Exterior ..... Interior ....................................................... ........................................ ........................................................

Lamps on Reminder Lap Belt Lap-§boulder Belt ................................... Last Door Closed Locking ................................ Last Door Locking ........................................... LATCH System

3-14 3-1 7 3-14 1-37 1-28, 1-39 2-1 1 2-65

Child Restraints ......................................... Securing a Child Restraint Designed for

the LATCH System

................................... Leather ......................................................... LeavifiCJ YGl.i7 L'shicle ....................................... Leaving Your Vehicle With

Engine Running

.......................................... Liftgate .......................................................... Light

the

1-58

1-60 5-89 L- n - i I3

2-41 2-22

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Air Bag Readiness ....................................... Anti-Lock Brake System Warning I A I - n e - i * - n a ut ane 3 ~ 3 1 ~ 1 Malfunction indicator .................. Safety Belt Reminder TCS Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning

................................... ......................................

3-43 ................... 3-45 3-44 .......... 3-47 3-42 3-46 .......... 3-46 2-26

Lighted Vanity Mirror .......................................

.................................

Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-34 Lockout Deterrent ........................................... 2-65 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-13 Locks

Automatic Door ........................................... Door ........................................................... Last Door Closed Locking ............................. Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... Lockout Protection ....................................... Power Door ................................................ Programmable Automatic Door Locks

Loss of Control ............................................... Low Engine Oil Level Message ......................... ............................. Low Fuel Warning Message Low Oil Pressure Message ............................... Luggage Carrier ..............................................

2-64 2-9 2-11 2-13 2-13 2-10 ............. 2-12 4-16 3-55 3-59 3-54 2-56

Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 05 Maintenance Schedule

........... c;-!c! At Fach F!!d Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 6-10 At Least Once a Month ........ 6-11 At Least Once a At Least Twice a Year 6-10 Brake System 6-15 Engine Cooling System Inspection ................. 6-14

.................................. Inspection ..............................

Year ...........

.............

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)

Exhaust System Inspection ........................... 6-1 4 Fuel System Inspection ................................ 6-14 How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-10 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-1 4 Part D - Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants ............................................... Part E . Maintenance Record ........................ ................................. Scheduled Maintenance Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

Boot and Seal Inspection .......................... Throttle System Inspection ............................ Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and

6-1 6 6-18 6-5

6-14 6-1 5

Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection ............. 6-1 5 Using Your ................................................... 6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 4-43 4-41 3-47 1-2

Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... Making Turns ................................................. Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ Manual Seats ...................................................

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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ................. 2-7 Memory Seat ......... 2-72 Message

.................................

All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ....... ..... 3-59 Center ...................................... ......... 3-52 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-56 ............................ Charging System Indicator 3-54 Door Ajar Warning ....................................... 3-57 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-53 Low Engine Oil Level ................................... 3-55 Low Fuel Warning ................................... 3-59 ............. 3-54 Low Oil Pressure .................... PASS-Key@ Ill Security ............................. 3-58 ......................... 3-56 Power Sliding Door Warning Rear Hatch Ajar Warning .............................. 3-58 Service Traction System Warning ................... 3-52 Traction Active ............................................ 3-53

Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ ................................. Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ Outside Power Mirrors ..................................

Mexico, Central America and Caribbean

Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U S . Virgin Islands) ........................................

2-45 2-46 2-46 2-45

7-4

...................................... 2-32 New Vehicle Break-In Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ........... 5-1 05

Overheated Engine Protection

Operating Mode ..........................................

Owners, Canadian ............................................... Owner’s Information ........................................

5-26 ii 7-10

~ ~1

Odometer ............................ 3-41 Off -Road Recovery .......................................... 4-1 4 Oil

......................

Engine ....................................................... 5-1 4 Pressure Message ....................................... 3-54 ................................ Older Children, Restraints 1-45 Onstar@ Personal Calling ................................. 2-48 OnStap Services ............................................ 2-47 Onstar@ System ............................................. 2-47 Onstar@ Virtual Advisor .................................... 2-48 Operation .............................................. 3-25, 3-28 Operation Tips ................................................ 3-31 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-31 Outside

Convex iviirror ............................................. Heated Mirrors ............................................ Power Mirrors ............................................. Overhead Console .......................................... Overhead Console Switchbank ..........................

2-46 2-46 2-45 2-55 3-21

Park Aid ........................................ Park (P) Shifting Into ................................ Shifting Out of .........................

Parking

. 3-22

..... 2-40 ..... 2-42

Assist ......................... 3-22 Brake ........................................................ 2-39 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-43

....................

Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle

Park (P) Mechanism Check ........................... 6-13 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-42 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-10 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-14 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-16 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-37 Passing ................................................. 4-14, 4-41 PASS-Key@ Ill ................................................ 2-29 PASS-Key@ Ill Operation .................................. 2-30

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PASS-Key@ Ill Security Message ....................... 3-58 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-76 Playing a Compact Disc .................. 3-69, 3-78, 3-86 Playing a Specific Loaded

Compact Disc .............................................

3-87 3-64, 3-71 , 3-80 2-70

...............................

Playing the Radio ........................... Programmable Modes . Power

Accessory Outlets ..................... .............................. Door Locks Eight-Way Seats ....................... Electrical System ................... Rear Quarter Windows .......................... Six-Way Seats .............................................. Sliding Door ................................................ ...................... Sliding Door Warning Message Steering Fluid ............................................. Windows .........................................

... 3-24 ....... 2-10 ..... 1-3 ... 5-96 2-26 1-3 2-16 3-56 5-37 .... 2-25 Power Steering ............................................... 4-12 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-44 Primary Radio Controls .................................... 3-98 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-1 2 Programmable Modes ............. 2-63, 2-64, 2-65, 2-66, 2-67, 2-69

Programming Mode

Entering ..................................................... 2-63 Exiting ....................................................... 2-71 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ............. 2-50

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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

......... 1-26

................................

Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... Radio Messages ..................................... Radios ..........................................................

5-26 3-69, 3-76 3-63 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-103 ................ 3-104 Care of Your CD and DVD Player Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-104 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-71 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-64 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-80 Rear Seat Audio 3-98, 3-100 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-63 3-1 01 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... Understandinq Reception ............................ 3-1 03 Messages .............................. 3-68, 3-75, 3-85 Climate Control System ................... 3-32, 3-34 3-58 Hatch Ajar Warning Message .................... ...................................... Reading Lamps 3-20 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-42 Seat Audio ................................... 3-98, 3-100 Seat Operation ......................................... 1-7 Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............. 1-39 Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-39

RDS Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear

Rear Seat Radio Controls ...................... 3-98, 3-100 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-58 Rear Window Defogger ............................ 3-27, 3-30 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-45 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-32 Remote Alarm .................................................. 2-7 Remote Control .............................................. 3-96 Remote Driver Unlock Control ........................... 2-66 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-6 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ............... 2-67 Remote Power Sliding Door Operation ................. 2-7 Removing the Captain’s Chairs ......................... 1-15 Removing the Convenience Center .................... 2-60 iiert-rouiny the Fiat Tire and insiaiiing the

Spare Tire ..................................................

5-76 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-71 ........................ Removing the Split Bench Seat 1-10 ............................ Removing the Stowable Seat 1-1 9 ............................ 5-76 Removing the Wheel Covers Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-57 Fiepiacing i3rake System Faris .......................... 5-42 Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash

..............................................

Replacing the Captain’s Chairs ...........

1-77 ... 1-16

....

.............

.... 2-60 .... 1-11 1-20

Replacing the Convenience Center Replacing the Split Bench Seat Replacing the Stowable Seat ........................ Reporting Safety Defects ................................... Canadian Government General Motors ............................................. United States Government ..............................

7-9 7-9 7-9 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button ....... 2-53 Resetting Defaults ........................................... 2-53 Resetting the Power Sliding Door ...................... 2-21 Restraint System Check ................................... 6-10 .... 1-77

Checking Your Restraint Systems .... Replacing Restraint System Parts

..........................................

1-77

After a Crash Restraint Systems

Checking .................................................... 1-77 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-77 Restraints, Head ............................................... 1-6 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-33 Retro-Active Reset .......................................... 3-42 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-37 n - - A - . A - 1r1uaua1uc

Assistance Program .......................................

7-5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-44

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S

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

, ....

Pretensioners ........................................... 1-44 ....... 3-42 Reminder Light ...................... Care of ...................................................... 5-90 Center Passenger Position ............................ 1-37 Driver Position ............................................ 1-28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-27 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for

Children and Small Adults ..........,

... 1-42 ......................... 1-39 Rear Seat Passengers Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-37 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-44 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-36 1-22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 4-40 iii 6-5

....................... Safety Chains ................................................. Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... Seats

Captain Chairs ............................................ 1-1 3 Eight-Way Power Seats .................................. 1-3 Flip and Fold Feature .................................... 1-7 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-6 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual ........................................................ 1-2

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Seats (cont.)

Securing a Child Restraint

Memory ............................................. 2-72 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-7 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Six-Way Power Seats ................................ 1-3 ..................................... Split Bench Seats 1-8 ............................................ Stowable Seat 1-18 Center Seat Position .................... , ........ 1-64 ........ 1-60 Designed for Rear Outside Seat Position ....................... 1-60 Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-66 Security Message, PASS-Key@ Ill ...................... 3-58 Security While You Travel .................................. 7-5 Selecting the Fan Speed 3-33, 3-35 Service ........................................................... 5-3

the LATCH System

.........................

...

Adding Equipment to the Outside of

Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-47 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-10 ................. 3-52 Traction System Warning Message 7-10

Service Bulletins ............................................. Service Engine Soon Light in the United States

or Check Engine Light

in Canada .................. 3-47 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-10 Setting Preset PTYs ........................................ 3-84 Setting Preset Stations .................... 3-65, 3-72, 3-81

Setting the Temperature ........................... Setting the Time Setting the Tone (BassTTreble) .......... 3.66. 3.73. Sheet Metal Damage Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... Shifting Out of Park ‘(P) ....... Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Skidding ............................ Sliding Door

3.33. 3-36 ............................................. 3-63 3-82 ....................................... 5-92 2-40 ............... 2-42 ............ 1-30 ... 4-16

.......... ......... .......

.............................. Problems ... ,

............ .......... ................. ..........

............................... ......................................... .......................

Power ............................ Sliding Door Delayed Locking Sliding Door Lock Sliding Door Security Lock Sliding Doors. Dual Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Spare Tire Check Special Fabric Cleaning Specifications, Capacities ............................... Speedometer .................................................. ............................................. Split Bench Seats Starter Switch Check ....................................... ....................................... Starting Your Engine Steering ........................................................ Steering in Emergencies .................................. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle .............................. Steering Tips .................................................. ....................... Steering Wheel Controls, Audio .......................................... Stereo RCA J X ~ S

............... 2-16 ............... 2-12 ............... 2-14 2-15 2-13 4-20 ...... 6-11 .......... 5-88 5-103 3-41 1-8 6-12 2-34 4 12 4-13

Boot and Seal Inspection

6-14 4-12 3-102 n nn 3 - 3 ~

Storage Areas .........................

............ 2-54 ........ 2-54 Compact Overhead Console ... Convenience Center ..................................... 2-60 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-59 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-54 Front Seat Storage Net ................................ 2-55 Glove Box .................................................. 2-54 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-56 Overhead Console ....................................... 2-55 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-58 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-81 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-82 Stowable Seat ................................................ 1-18 Stuck in Sand, Mud. Ice or Snow ...................... 4-30 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-26 Switchbanks ................................................... 3-21 Overhead Console ....................................... 3-21 Switchbanks, Instrument Panel .......................... 3-21

Taillamps

Turn Signal. Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...... 5-56 3-46 3-1 01 2-27 2-27 2-29 .... 2-30

TCS Warning Light .......................................... Theft.Deterrent. Radio .................................... Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ PASS-Key@ II I ....................................... PASS-Key@ Ill Operation ....

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................ 6-15 Throttle System Inspection ..... ................. 3-7 Tilt Wheel Tire Inflation Check ...................................... 6-10 Tires ..................................................... 5-60, 5-92 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-64 Chains ....................................................... 5-67 .................................... 5-70 Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-86 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-69 ............................... Inflation - Tire Pressure 5-61 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-66 5-66 Wheel Replacement ..................................... When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-63 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-35 the Instrument Panel ............................. Top of 5-89 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-55 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-56 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-42 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-39 Towing

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... .......................................... Towing a Trailer ............................................... Your Vehicle

4-32 4-36 4-32

Traction

Active Message ........................................... 3-53 Control System (TCS) .................................. 4-10

Traction (cont.)

Control System Warning Light Service Traction System Warning Message

.......................

Trailer Brakes ................................................. Trailer Wiring Harness ..................................... Transaxle

3-46 ..... 3-52 4-40 4-43

Fluid, Automatic ........................................... Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case

5-20 2-36 .................. 5-50

Unit Repair Manual

...................................... 7-10 7-7 Transportation Options ...................................... Trip Computer ................................................ 3-62 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 ........................... Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-42

Underbody Flushing Service ............................. Underhood Fuse Block ................................... Understanding Radio Reception ....................... Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ United States ................................................... Used Replacement Wheels .............................. Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. Using HomeLink@ ...........................................

6-13 5-100 3-1 03 5-65 7-4 5-67 5-88 2-52

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Using RDS .................................... 3.67. 3.74. 3-83 Using Song List Mode ..................................... 3-89 Ustrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) .............. 3-22

.................................................

Video Screen 3-94 Vinyl ............................................................. 5-89 Visor Vanity Mirror .......................................... 2-26 Visors ........................................................... 2-26

Vehicle

Control ........................................................ 4-6 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-34 Symbols ......................................................... iv

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) 5-95 Service Parts Identification Label ................ 5-95 2-62

Vehicle Personalization .................................

..........................................

Arming and Disarming the Content

...................

....................

Theft-Deterrent System

... 2-70 ... 2-64 Automatic Door Locks Content Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 2-69 Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting ............. 2-63 ......................... 2-63 Entering Programming Mode Exitinq Proqramminq Mode ........................... 2-71 Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent ........ 2-65 Memory Seat .............................................. 2-72 Remote Driver Unlock Control ....................... 2-66 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ........... 2-67 5-43 Vehicle Storage Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-31

..............................................

Warm-up Shift ................................................ 2-38 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ................ 3-39 Warnings

Hazard Warning Flashers ........................ Other Warning Devices .................................. Safety and Symbols ......................................... Vehicle Damage ..............................................

Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ What to Do with Used Oil ................................ What to Use .......................................... Wheels

Alianment and Tire Balance Replacement .................................... When to Add Engine Oil ................... When to Change Engine Oil

...............

(GM Oil Life System) ................................... When to Check ..............................................

3-6 3-6 ... I I I iv 5-90 6-11 4-38 5-16 5-18 5-24, 5-38

.... 5-66 .... 5-66 .... 5-15

5-17 5-61

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When to Check and Change 5-20 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-38 When You Are Ready

to Leave After Parking

............................

on a Hill ..................................................... 4-43 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-54 Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-23 Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades ........... 5-91 Windows ....................................................... 2-24 Power ........................................................ 2-25 Power Rear Quarter ..................................... 2-26 3-9 5-38

Windshield Washer ........................................... Fluid ..........................................................

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ............ 6-10 Windshield Wiper ........ 5-58 5-96 3-9 4-26 ............ 6-11 4-38

Blade Replacement .................. Fuses ........................................................ Windshield Wipers ............................................ Winter Driving ................................................ Wiper Blade Check ..................... Weight of the Trailer ........................................

Your Vehicle and the Environment .......................

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The 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Air Bag Systems Restraint System Check

........................... ............................................... ............................................... ............................................. ....................................... ...................................... ............................

Features and Controls ..................................... ........................................................ ....................................... ................................................. ............................

Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Mirrors Onstar@ System HomeLink@ Transmitter Storage Areas Vehicle Personalization

.................................................... ...................................... ......................... ......................................... ............................. Instrument Panel ............................................. ..........................

Vehicle

1-1 1-2 1-7 1-22 1-45 1-69 1-77 2-1 2-3 2-9 2-24 2-27 ........... 2-32 2-45 2-47 2-49 2-54 2-62 3-1 3-4 3-25 ......... 3-39 n r ~ \ 5-3L .................. 3-60

Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages Messaye Center Driver Information Center

.......................................

......................................

and Indicators

(DIC)

Audio System(s)

Driving Your Vehicle

........................................ ....................................

....................................... .......................................

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing

................................................... Service and Appearance Care .......................... .....................................................

Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood All-Wheel Drive Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Vehicle Identification Electrical System Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

3-63 4-1 ..... 4-2 4-32 5-1 5-3 ......................................................... 5-5 ............... 5-10 5-50 5-52 ......... 5-58 5-60 5-87 5-95 5-96 ................... 5-1 03 ...... 5-1 05 6-1 6-2 7-1 .................. 7-2 7-9

...................................................... ..................................... ................................. ......................................

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... ................................ Customer Assistance Information ....................

Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................

Maintenance Schedule

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Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it 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. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.

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@Copyright General Motors Corporation 06/24/02 All Rights Reserved

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

I You will also find a circle

with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.”

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

~~

In the 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.

... Ill

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will 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. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics:

Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5

iv

I 'hese are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

TWIST

NOT

LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS TO PROTECT OCCUPANT

DO BELT WHEN ATACHING

MASTER \

ENGINE

TEMP

p f

TURN SIGNALS

PARKING LAMPS

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

COOLANT

AIR BAG

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