1993 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE light

Features & Controls
92
I
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you,
pull the lever toward
you to the night
position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex. A
convex mirror's surface is curved so you
can see more from the driver's seat.
CAUTION
A
If you aren't used to a convex
mirror, you can hit another
vehicle.
A convex mirror can makL
things (like other vehicles)
look
farther away than they really are- If
you cut too sharply into the rig1
lane, you could
hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your inside
mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes
Power Remote Control Mirrors
The control on the driver's door controls
both outside rearview mirrors. Turn the
control to the left to select the driver
side rearview mirror, or to the right
to
select the passenger side rearview
mirror. Then use the control
to adjust
each mirror
so that you can just see the
side of your vehicle when
you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.
Both outside mirrors can be folded
forward or rearward.
In the rearward
position, they will fold flush with the
vehicle. This feature is particularly
useful in automatic car washes and
when maneuvering your vehicle in
narrow spaces.
ProCarManuals.com

Features & Controls
94
Glove Bo&forage Compattmenf
(CONT.)
To open the glove box, pinch the latch
release.
The fuse panel is located inside the
glove box door. See the
Index under
Fuses & Circuit Breakers.
Cup Ho/ders/Ashfmy/ligh@r I I 1 NOTICE Two cup holders, an ashtray and a
lighter are located in the center
instrument panel console.
The
foam cup holder liners can be
removed for cleaning. Should the liners away
from the heating element
ever become damaged, see your dealer when it’s ready. That can make
for replacements. overheat, damaging the lighter and
To use the ashtray, lift the
lid.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning,
close the lid, then grasp the rear edge of
the ashtray with your fingertips and pull
up and out, in a rocking motion.
To use the lighter, push it in all the way
and let go. When it’s ready, it
will pop
back by itself.
ProCarManuals.com

Locking Storage Bin
At the base of the center instrument
panel console
is a storage bin. Use the
door key to lock and unlock it. To open
the bin, pinch the latch release.
To remove the bin for cleaning, open
it ' part way, then pull out and slightly up.
1 To clean the inside of the bin, vacuum
or wipe with a slightly damp cloth.
I
To replace the bin, set the hinge pins
(one on each side of the bin, at the
bottom) into the hinge guides (one at
each side
of the console opening, at the
base), then close the
bin. If the hinge
pins
are placed properly in the guides,
the bin
will close easily.
Rear Storage Compartment and
Ashtray
The rear ashtray is located in the rear
storage compartment.
To open the ashtray, press one side and
turn it open.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning,
press the snuffer as you lift up the
bottom
of the ashtray.
95
ProCarManuals.com

. ., .
Electronic Level Control
(OWION)
With this option, the rear of the vehicle
automatically adjusts
to changes in load
weight.
(See the Idex under Loading
Your Vehicle.)
You may hear the compressor operating
when you load or unload your vehicle,
and periodically
as the system self-
adjusts.
This is normal.
The compressor should operate for brief
periods
of time. If the sound continues
: for an extended period of time, your
vehicle
needs service. To keep your
battery
ffom being drained, you may
want to remove the 20-amp
ELC fuse in
the fuse control panel until you can get
your vehicle serviced
(see the Index
under Fuses & Circuit Breakers).
c
Sunroof (OPTION)
This feature may not be available on
your vehicle.
The sunroof has a glass panel that opens
for ventilation.
To Open the Sunroof:
Pull down on the latch release handle
and then push
it forward and up until
the glass panel locks into place.
To Close the Sunroof:
Pull the latch release handle forward
and down, then push it back and up.
Press firmly
to lock the latch release
handle into the closed position.
Compact Overhead Console
(OPTION)
If you have the optional sunroof, you
will have this front overhead console.
It
includes two reading lights and a storage
compartment.
To turn on or off either reading light,
press the switch next
to it.
If you have the optional power sliding
door, your overhead console will also
have two-power sliding door switches.
To operate these switches, see the Zrzdex
under Power Sliding Door.
99
ProCarManuals.com

The Instrument Panel- Your Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically.
Refer to the accompanying diagram of
your instrument panel
to locate the
components listed below.
1. Side Vents
2. Light Controls
3. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever
4. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Gearshift Lever
7. WiperIWasher Controls
8. Center Vents
9. Storage Compartment
10. Side Vents
11. Circuit Breaker/Relay Panel
12. Glove Box/Fuse Panel
13. Audio System
14. Rear Fan Controls
15. Cup HolderdAshtray
1 6. Locking Storage Bin
17. Lighter
18. Interior Lights Override Switch
19. Climate Controls
20. Ignition Switch
21. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
22. Horn
23. Parking Brake Release
24. Hood Release
101
ProCarManuals.com

Features & Controls
4 Znstrument Panel Cluster
Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are ex\
plained on the
following pages.
102
mm 18
\3
-20'
ProCarManuals.com

Features & Controls
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far
your vehicle has been driven since you
last set it to zero. To set it to zero, push
the reset button located above the fuel
gage.
and Indicators
This section decribes the warning lights
and gages that may be on your vehicle.
The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive
repair or replacement. Paying attention
to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be
or is a problem with one
of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in
the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when
you turn the ignition key just to let you
know they’re working.
If you are
familiar with
this section, you should
not be alarmed when this happens. bages
can indicate when there may be
or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to
let you
know when there’s a problem with your
vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on when you are driving,
or when one
of the gages shows there
may be a problem, check the section
that tells you what to do about it. Please
follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs can be costly-and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your
warning lights and gages. They’re a big
help.
ProCarManuals.com

Po-
UNLEADED FUEL 0
0
U2238
Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage tells you about how
much fuel you have left, when the
ignition is on. When the gage first
indicates
E (Empty), you still have a
little fuel left, but you should get more
soon.
Here are four things that some owners
ask about. None of these show a
problem with your fuel gage:
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts
off before the gage reads
F (Full).
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill
up than the gage indicated. For
example, the gage may have indicated
the
tank was half full, but it actually
took a little more or less than half
the
tank’s capacity to fill the tank.
The gage moves a little when you turn
a corner, brake or speed up.
The gage doesn’t go back to E when
you
turn off the ignition.
For your fuel
tank capacity, see Sewice
Station Information
on the last page of
this manual.
I u22391
Low Fuel Warning Light
When there is between 3 gallons
(1 1 liters) and .5 gallon (1.8 liters) of
fuel left
in the tank, the warning light
next to the fuel symbol will
go on.
This light will also come on when
you
turn on the ignition, but the engine is
not running, to show you it is working.
If it doesn’t come on as you start your
vehicle, have
it fixed right away.
105
ProCarManuals.com