1993 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE cruise control

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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
if everything is working properly-
and what
to do if you have a problem .
Part 2
Features & Controls
Keys 46
FrontDoors
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Remote Keyless Entry
.............................................. 49
Sliding Door 53
Liftgate
......................................................... 59
Ignition
......................................................... 60
Starting Your Engine
............................................... 61
Shifting the Transaxle
.............................................. 65
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Locks ........................................................... 47
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EngineBlockHeater ............................................... 63
ParkingBrake
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Shiftingintopark
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Horn ........................................................... 72
Windows
........................................................ 73
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................ 73
Turn Signal
and Lane Change Indicator ................................ 74
CruiseControl .................................................... 75
Headlights
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Windshield Wipers
................................................ 82
Windshield Washer
................................................ 83
Mirrors
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Glove
Box and Storage Compartments ............................. .93, 95
Luggagecarrier
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Instrument Panel .................................................. 101
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
................................. 104
InteriorLights
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Power Windows (omon)
With power windows, switches on the driver's door armrest control the front
windows when the ignition is on. The
left switch controls the driver's window. The right switch controls the passenger's
window.
The driver's power window switch has
two down positions. Hold the rear of the
switch
in the first position to lower the
window normally.
To activate the auto down feature, fully
press the rear of the switch, then
release. The window will lower
completely.
To stop the window from
lowering
all the way, press the front of
the switch.
To raise the window, press and hold the
front of the switch.
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a Turn Signall
Headlight Beam Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering
column includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change
Indicator
0 Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
Cruise Control (Option)
The High-Low Beam feature is
discussed under
Headlights. See the
Idex under Headlights.
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Turn Signal and Lane Change
Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for
Right) and two downward
(for Left)
positions. These
positions allow you to
signal a
turn or a lane change.
To signal a
turn, move the lever all the
way up or down. When the
turn is
finished, the lever will
return
automatically.
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A green arrow on. the instrument panel
will flash in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or
lower
the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when
you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if
the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a
signal bulb may be burned out and other
dhvers won’t see your turn signal. If
a bulb is burned out, replace
it to help
avoid an accident. If the green arrows
don’t go on at all when you signal a
turn, check the fuse (see the
Index under
Fuses & Circuit Breakers) and for
burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer- towing option with
added wiring for the trailer lights, a
different
turn signal flasher is used.
With this flasher installed, the signal
indicator will flash even if a turn signal
bulb is burned out. Check
the front and
rear turn signal lights regularly to make
sure they are working.
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Cruise Control (OPTION)
With cruise control, you can maintain a
speed
of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more without keeping your foot
on the
accelerator. This can really help
on long
trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds
below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise
control shuts off.
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Cruise Control (Cant.) I TO Set Cruise Control
drive safely at a steady speed.
So, don’t use your cruise control
on winding roads or in heavy
traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerow
on slippery roads. On such
roads, fast changes
in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could la
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control. Don’t use cruise con
on slippery roads If you leave your
cruise
control switch
ON
you’re not using cruise, you might
hit a button and
go into cruise ;:$3
when you don’t want to. You could$g
be startled and even lose control
Keep the cruise control switch
OFF until you want to use it
2. Get up to the speed you want.
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3. Push in the SET button at the end of
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
the lever and release
it.
pedal.
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I To Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a
desired speed and then you apply the
brake. This,
of course, shuts off the
cruise control. But you don’t need to
reset it. Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 Wh) or more, you can
move the cruise control switch
from ON
to RESUME/ACCEL (which stands for
Resume/Accelerate) for about half a
second.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen
speed and stay there.
If you have the 3800 V6 engine, cruise
control memory
will be erased when
you place the transaxle
in P (Park). If
this is the case, you will not be able to resume your set speed
by moving the
cruise control switch to
RESUME/ACCEL. Use the SET
button to reset cruise (see To Set Cruise
Control earlier in this section).
If you hold the switch
at
than half a second, the vehicle will
keep going faster until you release
the switch or apply the brake. You
could be startled and even lose
control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don’t hold the switch at
RESUME/ACCEL.
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To Increase Speed Whl’le Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher
speed. Here’s the first:
1 . Use the accelerator pedal to get to the
2. Push the button at the end of the
higher speed.
lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise
at the higher speed.
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To Increase Speed While Using
Cruise Control
(CONI)
Here’s the second way to go to a higher
speed:
Move the cruise switch from ON to
RESUME/ACCEL. Hold it there
until you get up to the speed you want,
and then release the switch.
amounts, move the switch to
RESUME/ACCEL for less than half a
second and then release it. Each time
you do this, your vehicle will go about
1 rnph (1.6 km/h) faster.
To increase your speed in very small
If you have the
3800 V6 engine, the
accelerate feature will only work after
you have set the initial cruise control
speed by pushing the
SET button. If you
have the
3.E V6 engine, the accelerate
feature will work whether or not you
have set an initial cruise control speed.
To Reduce Speed While Using
Cruise Control
Push in the button at the end of the
lever until you reach the lower speed
you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts,
push the button for less than half a second. Each time
you do this, you’ll
go
1 mph (1.6 Wh) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase
your speed. When you take your foot off
the pedal, your vehicle
will slow down
to the cruise control speed you set
earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work
on
hills depends upon your speed, load,
and the steepness of the hills. When
going up steep hills, you may have to
step on the accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going downhill, you
may have to brake or shift to a lower
gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out
of cruise control. Many drivers find this
to be too much trouble and don’t use
cruise control on steep hills.
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To Get Out of Cruise Confro/
There are two ways to turn off the cruise
control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
To Erase Cruise Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or
the ignition, your cruise control set
speed memory is erased.
If you have the
3800 V6 engine, cruise control memory
will also be erased when you place the
transaxle
in P (Park).
Headlights
Push the PC switch to turn on:
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
Instrument Panel Lights
Pull the switch to
turn off the lights. Push the
-'D , , switch to turn on the
headlights, together with:
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
Instrument Panel Lights
Pull the switch to turn
off the lights.
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Fuse Pane/ (3.1L V6 ENGINE)
Position Rating
(AMP.)
CTSY ELC
HORN
STOP
HA2
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20
15
15
F PUMP 10
AUX 20
TAIL 15
ECM
TURN B/U
GAGE
LPS
ABS
RD02
R/WIPER F/WIPER
IGN
HTR A/C
RR BLWR
10
15
7.5
7.5
3
15
20
25
15
25
25
Circuitry
Dome Lamps, Courtesy Lamps, Power Door Lock Switches, Glove
Box Lamp, Power Mirrors, Power Sliding Delay Lock Module
Auto Level Control, Underhood Lamp
Horns. Horn Relay, Safety Belt Buzzer
Front/Rear Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Rear Stop
Lamps, Instrument Cluster Turn Indicator Lamps, Cruise Brake
Switch
Fuel Pump, Oil Pressure Sender/Fuel Pump Switch
Radio, Front Cigar Lighter, Accessory Power Outlet
Front Park Lamps. Rear Tail Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps,
License Plate Lamp, Radio, Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Power
Sliding Door
Throttle Body Fuel Injection, Fuel Pump Relay, Elec. Vac. Reg. Valve,
Elec. Control Module, Elec. Spark Control Module
Front/Redr Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Cluster Turn
Telltale, Back-up Lamps, Fog Lamps
Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System Lamp Module, Elec. Level Control
Sensor
Cluster, Radio, Wiper Switch, Headlamp Switch, Rear Blower
Switch, Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Door Switch Illumination.
Front/Rear Ashtray Illumination Bulbs
Anti-Lock Brake System Radio
Rear WipedWasher Motors; Overhead Console Compass
Front Wiper/Washer Motor
A/C Compressor, A/C Solenoid Box, Compressor Relay, Temp. Door
Motor, Low Blower Relay; Heat/Vent/AC Control Head; Cruise
Module; Cooling Fan Relay; Rear Defogger Relay; Key Chime;
Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer and Generator Charge Discrete,
Transaxle Converter Clutch Switch Front/Rear Blower Motors, High Blower Relay
Rear Blower, Rear Heat/Vent/AC
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