Oldsmobile 1996 Silhouette User manual

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The 1996 Oldsrnobile Silhouette Owner’s Manual
SeatsandRestraintSystems ............................................................. 1-1
FeaturesandControls .................................................................. 2-1
ComfortControlsandAudioSystems ..................................................... 3-1
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR” system.
This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation andcomfort controls and how to operateyour
audio system.
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 4-1
Here you’ll find helpful informationand tipsabout the road and how todrive under different conditions.
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1
This section tells you what todo if you have a problem whiledriving, such as a flat tire or
overheatedengine, etc.
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobilerunning properly andlooking good.
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand what fluids and lubricantsto use.
This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to
get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page
8-7.
Here’s an alphabeticallisting of almostevery subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
somethingyou want to read.
ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................ 6-1
Maintenanceschedule............ ...................................................... 7-1
CustomerAssistanceInformation ........................................................ 8-1
Index ................................................................................ 9-1
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
OLDSMOBILE,the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem
and the name SILHOUETTE areregistered trademarks
of General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice.
Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile,
so it will
be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If
you sell thevehicle, please leave this manual
in it so the
new owner canuse it.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 22639051
B First Edition
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION
THROUGH
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AUTOMOTIVE
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EXCELLENCE
We support voluntary
technician certification.
@CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996
All Rights Reserved
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How to Use this Manual
Many peopleread their owner’smanual from beginning
to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. If you
dothis,
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 quickly.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
the back of
the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all
that’s
in the manual, and the page numberwhere you’ll
find it.
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 thingsthat could hurtyou if youwere to ignore
the warning.
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
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In the caution area,we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell you what to do to helpavoid orreduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions.
If you don’t, you or
others could be hurt.
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.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
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In the 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 youwhat 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 onyour vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION orNOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
SPARK OR ,\I/,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have to
do with
your lights:
SIGNALS
TURN
FOG LAMPS # 0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE k
COOLANT - t6
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE (0)
h
COOLANT
ENGINEOIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK (@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
P
LIGHTER n
HORN b
SPEAKER
b
FUEL e3
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NOTES
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Section 1 SeatsandRestraintSystems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your
Oldsmobile and how to use yoursafety belts properly.
You can also learn about some things
you should not do
with air bags and safety belts.
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.
Driver’s 4-Way Manual Seat
A CAUTION:
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust a manual driver’s seatwhile the vehicle is
moving. The suddenmovement could startle and
confuse you,ormake you push
a pedal when you
don’t wantto. Adjust the driver’s seatonly when
the vehicle is not moving.
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Manual Front Passenger 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 backward. Pull up on the lever
on the front of
the seat to unlock it. Slidethe seat to where you want it.
To make surethe seat is locked into place, release the
lever and try to move the seat with your body.
To raise the seat, pull up on the lever on the right side of
the seat.
To lower the seat, push the lever down.
This seat
is used inthe right front passenger position.
To use, pull up the lever on the front of the seat to
unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want
it. To make
sure the seat is locked into place, release the lever and
try to move the seat with your body.
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