1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Owners Manual

and release. The door will close
completely and latch for you.
To manually close the power sliding
door when the enable switch is in the
OFF position, pull the inside or outside
latch release and slide the door all the
way forward to the latch position.
Sliding Door Security Lock
Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a
sliding door security lock that helps
prevent passengers from opening the
sliding door from the inside.
If you have the optional power sliding
door, you can override the security lock
by pressing the
PWR DOOR (Power
Door) switch when the power sliding
door enable switch
is in the ON
position. See Power Sliding Door earlier
in this section.
The security lock lever is located
on the
inside
of the sliding door, near the rear
edge of the door. To access the lever,
open the sliding door. Use the security
lock label
on the rear edge of the door
as a guide. Reach your hand around the
inside rear corner
of the sliding door to
access the lever.
I-c; '
LOCK
To Use the Security Lock:
1. Move the security lock lever all the
2. Close the door.
With Optional Power Sliding Door
3. Slide the power sliding door enable
way
up.
switch
on the overhead console to thc
OFF position.
The sliding door cannot be opened
using the inside handle when the
security lock feature is in use.
If You Want to Open the Sliding Door
When the Security Lock is On:
1. Unlock the sliding door from the
inside.
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2. Then open the door from the outside.
With Optional Power Sliding Door
2. Slide the power sliding door enable
3. Press either PWR DOOR (Power
You should let adults and older children
know how the security lock works, and
how to cancel the lock.
If you don’t,
adults or older children who ride in the
rear won’t be able to open the sliding
door from the inside when the security
lock feature is
in use.
switch
to the ON position.
Door) switch.
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CHILD
bECURIT
LOCK
To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock:
1. Unlock the sliding door from the
2. Move the security lock lever all the
The sliding door lock will now work
normally. inside
and open the door.
way down.
~
!iffgate Lock
I‘o unlock, insert the door key and turn
:he lock clockwise. The liftgate will
mtomatically lock when
you close it.
[f you have the optional power door
ocks or the remote lock control system,
:he liftgate will lock and unlock
lifferently. See the
Index under Power
9oor Locks or Remote Lock Control.
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Raising the Liftgate
Open the liftgate using the handle
above the license plate. Then, step back
and the liftgate will rise by itself. Lights
in the liftgate will come on, illuminating
the rear cargo area (see the
Index under
Rear Interior Lights).
NOTICE:
Be sure there are no overhead
obstructions, such as a garage door,
before you open the liftgate. You
could slam the liftgate into
something and break the glass.
To close the liftgate, pull down on the
strap, then firmly shut the liftgate.
Don’t drive with the liftgate open, even
slightly (see the
Index under Exhaust).
A light on your instrument panel will
warn you
if the liftgate is not completely
closed (see the
Index under Warning
Lights, Liftgate Ajar).
New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t
need an elaborate “break-in.” But it
will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -
fast or slow - for the first 500
miles (804 km) . Don’t make full-
throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first
200 miles (322 km) or so.
During this time your new brake
linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard
stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
“breaking-in” guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
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I Ignition Switch
With the ignition key in the ignition
switch, you can turn the switch to five
positions:
Accessory: An “on” position in which
you can operate your electrical power
accessories. Press in the ignition switch
as you turn the top
of it toward you.
Lock: The only position in which you
can remove the ltey. This loclts your
steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
Off Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition, and transaxle, but does not
send electrical power to any accessories
Use this position
if your vehicle must be
pushed or towed, but never try to push-
start your vehicle.
A warning chime will
sound
if you open the driver’s door the
ignition.
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 ltey. 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.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in Lock
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
tool
to force it could break the key
or the ignition switch. If none of
this works, then your vehicle needs
service.
I 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
Vehicle Identification Number in
the
Index.) Follow the proper steps to
start the engine.
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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NOTICE:
Don‘t try to shift to P (Park) if your
Oldsmobile is moving. If you do,
you could damage the transaxle.
Shift to
P (Park) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
To start your 3100 V6 engine
(Code D) :
1. Without pushing the accelerator
pedal, turn your ignition key to
Start.
When the engine starts, let go of the
ltey. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in Start for longer
than
15 seconds at a time will cause
your battery to be drained much
sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold
your key in
Start. If it doesn’t start in
three seconds (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal
about one-quarter of the way down
for
12 more seconds, or until it starts.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops), it could
be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try
this: Wait
15 seconds to let the
starter motor cool down. Then push
your accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor. Hold it there. Then hold the
key in
Start. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. When the
engine starts, let go
of the key and
the accelerator pedal. If the engine
still doesn‘t start, wait another
15
seconds and do Step 2 again.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work
with the electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change the
way the fuel injection system
operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your engine might not
perform properly. If you ever have
to have your vehicle towed, see the
part
of this manual that tells how to
do it without damaging your
vehicle. See
Towing Your Vehicle
in the Index.
To start your 3800 V6 engine
(Code L):
1. Without pushing the accelerator
pedal, turn your ignition key to
Start.
When the engine starts, let go of the
ltey. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
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NOTICE:
Holding your key in Start for longer
than
15 seconds at a time will cause
your battery to be drained much
sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold
your key in
Start for about three to
five seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds
between each try to help avoid
draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in
Start for about
three seconds.
If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for five
or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine. After waiting about
15
seconds, repeat the normal starting
procedure.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work
with the electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change the
way the fuel injection system
operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your engine might not
perform properly.
If you ever have
to have your vehicle towed, see the
part of this manual that tells how to
do it without damaging your
vehicle. See
Towing Your Vehicle
in the Index.
I Driving Through Deep
Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through
deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your
engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine.
If you can’t
avoid deep puddles or standing
water, drive through them very
slowly.
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Engine Cooknt Heater
(Engine
Block Heater)
(OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or
colder, the engine coolant heater can
help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater
should be plugged in a minimum of four
hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-
electrical cord.
volt outlet.
NOTICE:
After you’ve used the coolant
heater, be sure to store the cord as
it was before to keep it away from
moving engine parts. If you don’t, it
could be damaged. How
long should you keep the coolant
heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind
of oil you
have, and some other things. Instead
of
trying to list everything here, we ask
that
you contact an Oldsrnobile dealer
in the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best
advice for that particular area.
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I
Automatic Transaxle
There are several different positions for
your shift lever.
In this manual, these
are referred
to by the commonly used
symbols
in the right column below:
Park P
Reverse
R
Neutral N
Overdrive ID(
Drive D
Second 2
First 1
,-
RNODel]
Park
P (Park): This loclts your front wheels.
It’s the best position
to use when you
start your engine because your vehicle
can’t move easily.
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