1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Owners Manual

I 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.
power Remote Contpol Minors
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.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down
the visors. You can also remove them
from the center mount and swing them
to the side.
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Visor Vanity Mirrors
Lift the cover to expose the vanity
mirror.
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Glove BoxlStorage Compartment
Your vehicle has a storage compartment
on top of the dash and
a glove box
below it.
To open the storage compartment, push
in the latch release, then lift the lid.
To open the glove box, pinch the latch
release.
The fuse panel is located inside the
glove box door. See the
Index under
Fuses G Circuit Breakers.
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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.
To clean the inside of the bin, vacuum
or wipe with a slightly damp cloth.
To replace the bin, set the hinge pins
:one on each side
of the bin, at the
lottom) into the hinge guides (one at
:ach side
of the console opening, at the
lase), then close the bin.
If the hinge
)ins are placed properly in the guides,
he bin will close easily.
Side Ashtrays
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.
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If you have the optional rear climate
control, your side ashtray will have a
flip-up cover.
~ To remove the ashtray for cleaning, pull
up on the snuffer or the cover.
Convenience Net (OPTION)
The optional convenience net is
designed to help keep small loads, like
grocery bags, from falling over during
sharp turns or quick stops and starts. Install
the convenience net at the rear
of your vehicle, just inside the liftgate.
Attach the upper loops to the posts on
either side of the liftgate opening (the
label on the net should be in the upper
righthand corner). Attach the lower
loops to the hoolts on the floor.
The side of the convenience net closest
to the front of the vehicle is higher than
the side closest to the liftgate. Once
you’ve loaded items into the net, stretch
the higher side of the net up and over
the top of the load to hold it firmly in
place.
The convenience net has a maximum
capacity of
100 pounds (45 kg). It is not
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designed to hold larger, heavier loads.
Store such loads on the floor of your
vehicle, as far forward as
you can.
When not in use, we recommend that
you take down the convenience net to
extend its life and retain its elasticity,
and to keep the rear exit clear. Store the
net in the pouch behind either front
luggage Carrier (oprIoN)
If you have the optional luggage carrier,
you can load things
on top of your
vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats
and side rails attached to the roof,
sliding crossrails and places to use for
tying things down. These let you load
some things on top
of your vehicle, so
long as they are not wider or longer
than the luggage carrier.
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NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more
than
125 pounds (56 kg) on the
luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry cargo
on
the luggage carrier of a proper size
and weight, put it
on the slats, as
far forward as
you can. Then slide
the crossrail up against the rear of
the load, to help keep it from
moving. You can then tie it down. Don’t
exceed the maximum vehicle
sapacity when loading your Oldsmobile.
For more information
on vehicle
capacity and loading, see the
Index
under Loading Your Vehicle.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as
you’re driving, check now and then to
make sure the luggage carrier and cargo
are still securely fastened.
Your luggage carrier has release hobs
set in the ends of each crossrail. Turn
the release hobs counterclockwise,
then slide the crossrails forward or
back, as needed, to accommodate loads
of varying size.
After repositioning the crossrails, be
sure to tighten the release hobs by
turning them clockwise, locking the
crossrails in place.
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Use the adjustable tiedown loops in the
side rails
to help secure large loads.
Reposition the tiedowns by turning
them counterclockwise, then slide them
along the side rail. Turn the tiedowns
cloclnvise
to tighten them in place.
Tiedowns may be removed and used in
the adjustable tapped plates in the
crossrails.
You may also use these
tapped plates to secure bicycle or ski
racks.
Electronic Level Control (OPTION)
With this option, the rear of the vehicle
automatically adjusts to changes in load
weight. (See the
Index 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 from being drained, you may
want to pull the 20-amp
ELC fuse in the
fuse control panel until you can get
your vehicle serviced (see the
Index
under Fuses G Circuit Breakers).
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