1993 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE service indicator

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Features & Controls
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Oil Pressure Indicator
(3.1L V6 ENGINE)
Your vehicle is equipped with an oil
pressure indicator rather than an oil
pressure gage. Your oil pressure
indicator lets you know when you may
have a problem with your engine
oil
pressure.
When the engine is running, readings
within the white graduation band
indicate the normal operating range.
Readings in or below the red area
indicate that the engine’s
oil level may
be dangerously low, or there may be
another problem causing low
oil
pressure.
Driving your vehicle with low oil
pressure can cause extensive engine damage. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately. ndt
keep driving if the
oil
- r-- ssure 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
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Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be
costly and is not covered by your
Oil Pressure Gage
(3800 V6 ENGINE)
Your oil pressure gage shows the oil
pressure in psi (pounds per square inch)
when the engine
is running. Canadian
vehicles indicate pressure in
kPa
(kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary
with engine speed, outside temperature
and
oil viscosity. In fact, while the
engine is warming up, the
oil pressure
will be higher than at the normal
operating temperature. Readings above
the red warning zone indicate the
normal operating range.
If the gage reads in the red warning
zone, your engine’s
oil level may be
dangerously low or there may be
another problem causing low
oil
pressure.
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SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission controls
systems. This light should come
on
when the ignition is on but the engine is
not running, as a check to show you it is
working.
If it does not come on at all,
have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or
it comes
on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating that
you have a
problem.
You should take your vehicle
in for service
soon.
If you keep driving your vehicle
with this light
on, after awhile the
emission controls won’t work
as
well, your fuel economy won’t be
as good and your engine may not
run as smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs not covered by you1
warranty.
Lifigate Ajar Warning light
The GATE AJAR light on your
instrument panel will come on if your
liftgate is not completely closed.
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AM Stereo
Your Delco@ system may be able to
receive C-Quam@ stereo broadcasts.
Many
AM stations around the country
use C-Quam@ to produce stereo, though
some do not. C-Quam@ is a registered
trademark
of Motorola, Inc. If your
Delco@ system can get C-Quam@
signals, your stereo indicator light will
come on when you are receiving it.
Care of Your Cassette
Tape
Player
A tape player that is not cleaned
regularly can cause reduced sound
quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be
stored
in their cases away from
contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat.
If they aren't, they may
not operate properly or cause failure of
the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned
regularly each month
or after every 15
hours of use. If you notice a reduction in
sound quality, try a known good cassette
to see if
the tape or the tape player is at
fault. If this other cassette has no
improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape player. Clean your tape player with
a wiping-
action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette,
and follow the directions provided with
it.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the
sound quality may degrade over time.
Always make sure that the cassette tape
is in good condition before you have
your tape player serviced.
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You can steer around the obstacle while
braking hard.
As you brake, your
computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking
pressure accordingly.
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Anti-lock doesn’t change the
time you need to get your foot
up
to the brake pedal. If you get
too close to the vehicle in front of
you, you won’t have time to apply
your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows
or stops. Always leave enough
room up ahead to stop, even though
you have anti-lock brakes.
To Use Anti-Lock: Don’t pump the
brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
and let anti-lock work for you. When
you start your vehicle and begin to drive
away, you may notice that your brake
pedal moves a little
while this is going
on.
A brief mechanical noise is normal.
This is
the ABS system testing itself.
You also may hear a clicking noise as
you accelerate after a hard stop.
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes
and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads
have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and
new pads are
needed. The sound may come and
go or
be heard all
the time your vehicle is
moving (except when you are pushing
on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning
sound means that sooner or
later your brakes won’t work well
That could lead to an accident.
when you hear the brake wear
serviced. arning
sound, have your vehicle
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Tire lnspection and Rotation
ro make your tires last longer, have them
[nspected and rotated at the mileages
recommended in the Maintenance
Schedule. See the
Index under
Ycheduled Maintenance Services.
Use this rotation pattern. After the tires
nave been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressure
as shown on the
Zertification/Tire label. Make certain
:hat all wheel nuts are properly
ightened. See the
Index under Wheel
Vut Torque.
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b the parts to which it i
astened, can make wheel
3ecome loose after a time.
wheel could come off and cause an
dccident. When you change a
wheel, remove any
rust or dirl
from places where the wheel
ttaches
to the vehicle. In ar
ergency, you can use a clot1
L paper towel to do this; but b
sure
to use a scraper or wire 1:
later, if you need to, to get all the '
rust or die off. (See the Idex
under Changing a Flat Tire).
When lt's Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it's time for new
tires is to check the treadwear
indicators, which will appear when your
tires have only
2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or
less
of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if:
You can see the indicators at three
You can see cord or fabric showing
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut
places
around the tire,
through the tire's rubber.
or snagged deep enough to show cord
or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other
damage that can't be repaired well
because of the size or location of the
damage.
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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
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
Anti-Lock Brake System
Mass Air Flow Sensor, Electronic Control Module
Front/Rear 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, HeatlVentiAC Control Head, Door Switch Illumination,
Front/Rear Ashtray Illumination Bulbs
Radio
Rear Wiper/Wdsher Motors; Overhead Console Compass
Front Wiper/Washer Motor A/C Solenoid
Box, Temp. Door Motor, Low Blower Relay;
Heat/Vent/AC Control Head; Cooling Fan Relay; Rear Defogger
Relay; Key Chime; Transaxle Converter Clutch Solenoid and
Generator Charge Discrete
Front/Rear Blower Motors, High Blower Relay
Rear Blower, Rear Heat/Vent/AC
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
Requirements
............ .60. 178
Night Driving
.................. 159
Night Vision
................... 160
octane Requirements
(see
Fuel Requirements)
Odometer and Speedometer ....... 103
Oil. Engine ................... 225
Pressure Gage
................ 106
Pressure Indicator
............. 106
Quality
..................... 227
Thickness
................... 227
UsedOil
.................... 230
When to Change .............. 229
Oil Warning
................... 106
Operation
of Lights .............. 80
Outside Rearview Mirrors
......... 92
Overhead Console
............... 85
Overheated Engine .............. 195
Warnings
........... .195, 236, 238
Owner Checks
& Services ........ 287 park.
Shifting Into
.............. 69
Parking On
Hills ................ .171. 183
Parking Brake
.................. 68
Parking on
Hills ........... .171. 183
Passing
....................... 156
Payload ...................... 245
Over Things That
Burn.
......... 71
With the Engine Running
.... .70. 72
Passenger Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 290
Polishing and Waxing
(see
Appearance Care)
Power (Anti-Lock) Brakes ........ 149
Power Door Locks
.............. 48
Power Mirrors
.................. 92
Power Outlet. Accessory
.......... 90
Power Seat Controls ............. 15
Power Sliding
Door .............. 54
Power Steering
................. 153
Power Steering Fluid
... .238. 270, 272
Power Windows
........... .74. 268
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts During
...................... 29
Problems on the Road
........... 185
Publications
.................. 304 Radiator
Overheating
(see Overheated Engine)
Radiator Pressure Cap ........... 238
Radio (see
Audio Systems)
Reading Lights .................. 85
Rear Climate Control
............ 117
Rear Interior Lights
.............. 89
Rear Seats
...................... 17
Adjusting
.................... 19
Removing
.................... 18
Replacing
.................... 20
Third Row Entry
............... 17
Rear Window Defogger
........... 119
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
.... 84
Rearview Mirror
................ 92
Reclining Seatbacks
.............. 15
Reminder Light ................. 25
Remote Keyless Entry
............ 49
Replacement Bulbs
.............. 273
Replacement Fuses
............. 265
Replacement
Parts .............. 271
Remote Fuel Door Release
........ 219
Removing Rear Bucket Seats
...... -18
Replacing Brake System
Parts ..... 242
Replacing Bulbs
........... .243, 244
Replacing Rear Bucket Seats
....... 20
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Sound Equipment. Adding ........ 121
Spare Tire. Compact
............. 212
Speedometer
& Odometer ........ 103
Stains. Removing
............... 257
Starting the Engine
............... 61
Sound Systems (see
Audio
Systems)
Specifications and Capacities ..... $269
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control)
Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery
is “Dead” (see
Jump Starting)
Steering
In Emergencies ............... 155
Off-Road Recovery
........... -156
Power ...................... 153
Tips
........................ 154
Steering Wheel. Tilt
.............. 73
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
.... 134
Stereo Sound Systems
(see Audio Systems)
Storing Your Vehicle ............ 242
Compartment
................. 88
Cup Holder .................. 94
Storage
Compact Overhead Console
...... 99
Convenience Net .............. 96
Garage Door Opener ........... 85
Glove Box .................... 93
Locking Bin
.................. 95
Luggage Carrier
............... 97
Overhead Console
............. 85
Rear Compartment ............. 95
Sunglasses ................... 88
Stuck, If You Are ............... 213
Sunroof
....................... 99
SunVisors ..................... 93
Tachometer
................... 103
Taillights
..................... 244
Tape Player (see Audio
Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
...................... 273
Capacities and Specifications
.... 269
Electrical Equipment, Circuit
BreakerdRelays
........ 267
Add-on
........... .63, 121, 263
Engine
...................... 271
Fluids
& Lubricants ........... 272
Fuses
............. .264, 265, 266
Replacement Parts
............. 271
Label
..................... 263
Service
Parts Identification Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
.................... 262
Temperature Display
............. 87
Temperature Warning
............ 108
Theft ......................... 53
Thermostat .................... 238
Tilt Steering Wheel
.............. 73
Time, Setting the
............... 122
Tire Loading
.................. 245
Tires
......................... 247
“Blow Out”
................. 203
Buying New
................. 250
Chains
................. .2l2. 253
Flat. Changing
............... 204
Inflation
............... .212, 248
Inflator
................. .90, 203
Inspection
& Rotation .......... 249
Loading
.................... 245
Pressure
.................... 248
Quality Grading
.............. 250
Spare, Compact ............... 212
Wear Indicators
.............. 249
Wheel Alignment
&
Tire Balance ............... 252
Wheel Nut Torque
........ .210. 270
Wheel Replacement
........... 252
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