1993 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE open gas tank

To check on fuel availability, ask an auto
club, or contact
a major oil company
that does business in the country where
you'll be driving.
You can
also write us at the following
address for advice. Just tell us where
you're going and give your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN)
.
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
International
Export Sales
P.O. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 7N1, Canada
Remote Fuel Door Release
The remote fuel door release can help
keep your fuel tank from being siphoned. Always be sure the fuel door
is closed and latched after refueling.
To open the fuel door (on the left rear
fender), lift the release lever beside the
driver's seat.
Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the
left side
of your vehicle.
h nammable. It burns violently,
lsoline vapor is highly
ana that can cause very bad
injuries. Don't smoke if you're
near gasoline or refueling your
vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away from
gasoline. I
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To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise).
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* If you get gasoline on you and
- then something ignites it, yor
could be badly burned. Gasoline
can spray out on you
if you open
the fuel filler cap too quickly. This
spray can happen if your
tank is
nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler
noise
to stop. Then unscrew the
cap all the way.
ap slowly and wait
for any "hiss'
type. Your dealer can
If you get
the
your fuel tank
not fit or have
I
Checking Things Under
the
Hood
The following sections tell you how to
check fluids, lubricants
and important
parts underhood.
When
you put the cap back on, turn it to
the right until you hear a clicking noise.
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Flow-Through Ventilation ........ 120
Fluid Brake
................. .240. 272
Capacities
................... 269
Power Steering
...... .238, 270. 272
Transaxle
.......... .232. 269. 272
Windshield Washer
....... .239. 292
Fluids
& Lubricants ........ .272. 291
Fog. Driving in
................. 164
Fog Lights
................ .81. 164
Freeway Driving
................ 166
Fuel
......................... 217
Alcohol in Fuel
............... 217
Capacity
.................... 217
Door Release. Remote
.......... 219
Exhaust Warnings
...... .60. 71. 72.
111. 175. 181
Fuels with Alcohol
............ 217
Gage
....................... 105
In Foreign Countries
........... 218
Low. Warning
................ 105
Methanol in Fuel
.............. 217
Requirements
................ 217
Filling
Your Tank
............. 219
Fuse Panel and Usage
...... .265. 266 Fuses
& Circuit
Breakers ......... 264
Anti-Lock Brakes Fuse
......... 267
Injector Fuse
................ 268
Gages Coolant Temperature
.......... 108
Fuel ........................ 105
Oil Pressure
................. 106
Oil Pressure Indicator
.......... 106
Tachometer
.................. 103
Voltmeter
................... 107
Garage Door Opener
Compartment
................. 85
Gasoline ...................... 217
Gasoline Tank, Filling Your
....... 219
Gas Station Information
.......... 320
Gate Agar Light
................ 110
Gear Positions
(see
Shifting the Transaxle)
Gearshift Lever (see Shifting the
Transaxle)
Glove Box/Storage Compartment .... 93
&dogen Bulbs ................ 243
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 186
Headlight
& Taillight. Removing
and Replacing
........... .243. 244
Headlights
..................... 79
High-Low Beam Changer
...... -80
Instrument Panel Intensity
Control
.................... 81
“On” Reminder
............... 80
Operation .................... 80
Replacement Bulb ............. 273
Wiring
..................... 268
Head Restraint .................. 16
Heater (see
Comfort Controls)
Heater, Engine Block ............. 63
High Beams
............... .80, 160
“Highway Hypnosis’’ ............ 169
Hill and Mountain Roads
......... 170
Hills. Parking on ........... .171. 183
Hood Release .................. 221
Safety Warning
............... 222
Warning. Overheated Engine
........... .195. 236. 238
Horn ......................... 72
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings.
.......... .195, 236. 238
Hydroplaning
.................. 163
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