1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE wheel torque

14. Replace the wheel nuts with the
rounded end of the nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until
the wheel is held against the hub.
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15. Lower the vehicle by attaching the
folding wrench to the jack and
rotating the wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack
completely.
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16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence as shown.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and
have the nuts tightened with a torque
wrench. The torque setting should be
100 pound-feet (140 Nmm).
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1.02 kg
1.36 kg
Refrigerant (R134A), Air Conditioning
Front A/C only .................................................................... 2.25 pounds
Front and Rear A/C
............................................................ 3.00 pounds
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning
system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is
used. If you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile dealer. For additional
infomation, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
” booklet.
Fuel Tank ........................................................................\
..... 20 gallons 76.00 L
Power Steering
3100
V6 Engine:
Pump Only ........................................................................\
..
Complete System ................................................................
1 pint
1.25 pints 0.50 L
0.60 L
3800 V6 Engine:
Pump Only ........................................................................\
.. 1 pint 0.50 L
Complete System ................................................................ 1.50 pints 0.70 L
Tire Pressures, Sizes .......................................................... See CertificatiorVTire label on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque ............................................................. 100 pound-feet 140 Nom
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
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Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery is
Steering “Dead” (see
Jump Starting)
In Emergencies .............................. 139
Off-Road Recovery ........................ 140
Power
............................................. 138
Tips ................................................ 138
Steering Wheel. Tilt ............................ 69
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
...... 127
Stereo Sound Systems
(see
Audio Systems )
Storing Your Vehicle ........................ 203
Compact Overhead Console
........... 95
Compartment
................................... 83
Cup Holder ...................................... 89
Locking Bin ..................................... 90
Luggage Carrier
............................... 92
Overhead Console
........................... 79
Rear Compartment
.......................... 91
Sunglasses
........................................ 83
Stuck. If You Are ........................... 179
Sunroof
............................................... 95
Sun Visors
.......................................... 87
Supplemental Restraint
System
(SRS) ................................... 26
Storage
Convenience Net
............................. 91
Garage Door Opener
....................... 80
Glove Boxes
..................................... 88
T achometer ....................................... 99
Taillights
........................................... 204
Tape Player (see
Audio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
...................................... 228. 229
Capacities
& Specifications .......... 224
Circuit Brealters/Relays
................. 222
Add-on
......................... 60. 117. 219
Engine
............................................ 226
Fluids
& Lubricants ...................... 227
Fuses
.............................. 219. 220. 221
Replacement Parts
......................... 226
Service Parts Identification
Label
............................................ 218
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
........................................... 218
Temperature Display
.......................... 81
Temperature Warning ...................... 103
Theft
.................................................... 50
Thermostat ....................................... 199
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 69
Time. Setting the
.............................. 117
Tire Loading
..................................... 206
Tires
.................................................. 207
“Blow Out”
.................................... 172
Buying New
................................... 209
Chains
.................................... 178. 212
Electrical
Equipment.
Flat. Changing
............................... 172 Inflation
................... 85. 172. 178.
208
Loading
.......................................... 206
Pressure
......................................... 208
Quality Grading
............................. 210
Spare. Compact
............................. 178
Wear Indicators
............................. 209
Wheel Alignment
& Tire
Balance
........................................ 211
Wheel Replacement
....................... 211
Torque Lock
....................................... 67
Towing a Trailer
............................... 151
Inspection & Rotation ................... 208
Wheel Nut Torque
................. 177, 225
Top Strap
............................................ 36
Towing Your Vehicle
....................... 162
Traction Control System
................... 137
Traction Control System
Warning Light
................................ 105
Trailer Towing
.................................. 151
Brakes ............................................ 154
Maintenance .................................. 156
Parking on
Hills .............................. 156
Safety Chains
................................. 154
(see
Automatic Transaxle)
(see Automatic Transaxle)
Transaxle, Automatic
Transmission, Automatic
Trip Odometer
.................................... 99
Turn Signal Indicator ......................... 71
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
...... 70 269
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Cruise Control ................................. 72
Headlight High-Low Beam
Changer
......................................... 75
Turn and Lane Change Indicator..
.... 71
Turn Signal Indicator
......................... 71
Underhood Light
........................... 190
Unleaded Gasoline
........................... 183
Upholstery Care
....................... 213, 214
Urban Driving
.................................. 145
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
............................................. 218
Vehicle Storage
................................ 203
Ventilation..
...................................... 116
VIN
................................................... 218
Visor Vanity Mirror
............................ 88
Voltmeter .......................................... 103
Vehicle Loading
......................... 92,
206 Warning
Flashers, Hazard
............. 158
Warning Lights Anti-Lock Bralte System
............... 104
Bralte
.............................................. 103
Liftgate Ajar
............................. 57, 107
Low Fuel
........................................ 101
Service Engine Soon
...................... 106
Sliding Door Ajar
.................... 53, 107
Warning, Used Oil
............................ 194
Washer, Windshield
........................... 78
Weatherstrips
................................... 216
Weight Gross Axle Weight Rating
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GAWR)
...................................... 206
(GVWR)
...................................... 206
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance..
......................................... 2 11
Wheel Nuts ....................................... 174 Wheel
Nut Torque
................... 177, 225
Wheel Replacement
.......................... 211
Windows
............................................. 69
Windows, Power
........................ 70, 223
Windshield Washer
............................ 78
Fluid ....................................... 200, 227
Windshield Wipers
..................... 77, 223
Blade Replacement
........................ 205
Cleaning the Outside
of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
....... 215
Pulse Delay
...................................... 77
Re .................................................... 79
Winter Driving
................................. 148
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
...... 149
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in
Deep Snow
.......................... 149, 179
Snow or Ice, Driving On
............... 148
Wipermasher, Rear Window
............ 79
Wrecker Towing
............................... 162
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