1993 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE display

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.
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.
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
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.
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Overhead Console
The front overhead console has reading
lights, two switches for the optional
power sliding door, storage
compartments, including one for your
garage door opener and one for
sunglasses, a compass and an outside
temperature display.
Reading Lights
To turn on or off either reading light,
press the switch next to it.
To adjust the
aim of the lights, pivot the lamps
in their
sockets.
Garage Door Opener
Compartment
You can store your garage door opener
in the front compartment of your
overhead console, and operate
it from
this position.
To install your garage door
opener, follow these instructions:
1. Open the compartment by pressing
the latch forward. Remove the piece
of self-sticking Velcro?
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Temperature and Compass
Display
The outside air temperature and the
compass are displayed at the front of the
overhead console. The control switches
are located to the left of the display.
Turn the display on or
off by pressing
the
ON/OFF switch. Display the
temperature
in either degrees Fahrenheit
(English) or Celsius (metric) by pressing
the
USIMET switch.
If the outside temperature is 37" F (3" C)
or lower when you
turn on the ignition,
ICE will appear briefly on the display.
It's there to caution the driver that road
conditions may be
icy and that
appropriate precautions should be taken.
Compass Calibration:
The compass is self-calibrating, so it
does not need to be manually set.
However, when your Silhouette is new,
the compass may function erratically.
If
it does, CAL (Calibration) will appear
on the display. To correct the problem,
drive in a complete
360" circle three
times, and the compass will function
normally.
Compass Variance:
Variance is the difference between
magnetic north and geographic north.
In
some areas the difference between the
two can be great enough to cause false
compass readings.
If this happens,
follow these instructions to set the
variance for your particular location:
1. Locate your location on the zone
map. Note your zone number.
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Temperature and Compass
Display
(CONI)
2. Press and hold both the ONlOFF and
the USlMET switches. The display
will
go off.
appear on the display. When it does,
release both buttons.
4. Press USlMET until your zone
number appears on the display.
5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone
number. Your variance
is now set.
3. After 5 seconds, VAR CAL will
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Storage Compartment
To open the rear storage compartment in
the overhead console, press the release
button.
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
To open the sunglasses storage
compartment
in the overhead console,
press the release button. Then pull
the
compartment down to the full open
position, as shown.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your
speed
in both miles per hour (mph) and
kilometers per hour (km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle
has been driven,
in either miles (used in
the U.S.) or kilometers (used in
Canada).
Tamper Resistant Odometer
Your Oldsmobile has a tarnper resistant
odometer.
If you see silver lines
between the numbers, you’ll know that
someone has probably tried
to turn it
back,
so the numbers may not be true.
You may wonder what happens if your
vehicle needs
a new odometer installed.
If the new one can be set to the mileage
total
of the old odometer, then it must
be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero
and a label must be put on the driver’s
door
to show the old mileage reading
when the new odometer was installed.
Tachomefer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
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Driving your vehicle with low oil
pressure can cause extensive engine
damage. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
CAUTION
Don't keep driving if the oil
I. pressure is low. If you do,
your engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
I Voltmeter
Your charging system gage will show the
rate
of charge when the engine is
warning zones indicate the normal
operating range. Readings in either red
zone indicate a possible problem with
your charging system. Have your
Oldsmobile serviced immediately.
When
the engine is not running but the
ignition is on (in the
Run position), the
display measures the voltage output
of
your battery.
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Setting the Clock
For radios with VSElZKk
1 . With the radio on or off, press SET.
The SET indicator will appear on the
digital display for five seconds. You
must begin to set the clock to
the
correct hour and minute during those
five seconds.
correct hour appears on the display.
correct minute appears on the display.
2. Press and hold VSEEK until the
3. Press and hold SEE- until the For radios with
SEEK and SCAN
buttons:
1. With the radio on or off, press SET.
The SET indicator will appear on the
digital display for five seconds. You
must begin to set the clock to the
correct hour and minute
during those
five seconds.
correct hour appears on
the display.
correct
minute appears on the display.
2. Press and hold SEEK until the
3. Press and hold SCAN until the For radios
with +SEEXP and SCAN:
1. With the radio on or off, press SET.
The SET indicator will appear on the
digital display for five seconds.
You
must begin to set the clock to the
comect hour and minute during those
five seconds.
2. Press and hold SCAN until the
correct hour appears on the display.
3. Press and hold +SEEK or SEEK,
until the correct minute appears on
the display.
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IM.FM Stereo Radio
'he digital display indicates information In time or radio station fi-equency, the AM
Nr FM radio band, whether the station is
n stereo, and other radio functions.
Jpper Knob (VOL): This knob does
mr things:
Turn it to turn the system on and off
(your ignition must be on).
Turn it to control the volume.
the station frequency to the digital
display screen.
1 When the ignition is off, press it to
display the clock.
1 When the radio is on, press it to recall
BAL (Balance): The control ring
behind the upper knob adjusts the
left/right speaker balance.
Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does
two things
:
Turn it to tune in radio stations.
Press it to change between the AM
and FM bands (the digital screen will
momentarily display AM or
FM, and
indicate
if the radio is in stereo).
FADE: The control ring behind the
lower knob adjusts the fronthear
speaker balance.
VSEEU: Press to seek and stop on
the next station higher or lower on the
radio band.
You can also use the SEEK buttons to
scan radio stations up or down the
AM
or FM bands.
To scan stations up the band, press and
hold
SEE-, then press VSEEK, then
release both buttons. The radio will go
to the next station and pause there for a
few seconds. It will continue to scan
until you press either
SEEK button.
To scan stations down the band, press
and hold
VSEEK, then press SEE-,
then release both buttons. The radio will
go to the next station and pause there for
a few seconds. It will continue to scan
until you press either
SEEK button.
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