Compact Overhead Console
If your Silhouette is equipped with the optional sunroof,
your vehicle will
use a compact overhead console.
The overhead console includes two reading lamps and a
storage compartment.
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the switch
next to
it.
If you have the optional power sliding door, your
overhead console will also have two power sliding door
switches.
To operate these switches, see “Power Sliding
Door” in the Index.
Interior Lamps Control
Slide the upper lights control (located to the left of the
instrument panel cluster) all the way up to turn on the
interior lamps.
Center Dome Lamp
This lamp is located in the center of your vehicle and
has no switch
of its own. It will go on each time you
open the doors, unless you turn the interior lights
override switch
in the center instrument panel console
to OFF.
If you have the optional rear climate control, you will
not have a center dome lamp.
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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 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 seat.
Luggage Carrier (Option)
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, as well as sliding
crossrails and places to use for tying things down. These
let you load some things on top
of your vehicle, as long
as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier.
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Sunroof (Option) The sunroof has a glass panel that opens for ventilation.
To open the sunroof, pull down on the latch release
handle and push it forward and up until the glass panel
locks
into place.
To close the sunroof, pull the latch release handle
forward and down, then push it back
and up. Press
firmly to lock the latch release handle into the closed
position.
I NOTICE:
The optional sunroof panel is not designed to be
removed. It
is made to open and close but to
remain attached to the vehicle.
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Integrated Roof Antenna
Your state-of-the-art integrated roof antenna is not
visible. It is located between the roof and headliner of
your vehicle, covering
the entire roof area from the rear
edge of the front doors to the liftgate.
NOTICE:
Don’t mount anything to your roof or headliner,
such as an antenna or a luggage carrier. If you
puncture the roof or headliner, you could damage
or destroy your integrated roof antenna. Have
any work
of this type done by your retailer.
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If you want to add a mobile phone or two-way radio to
your vehicle, there are special precautions you’ll need to
take because
of your integrated roof antenna. See
“Adding Sound Equipment” in the Index.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-57
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6-2 1
BrakeFluid ................................. 6-28
Electrical Equipment
............... 2.25.3.21. 6.51
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-23
Engineoil
.................................. 6-12
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-26
SoundEquipment
............................ 3-21
Windshield Washer Fluid
................. 2.43. 6-26
AirBag
....................................... 1-26
How Does
it Restrain ......................... 1-29
How
it Works ............................... 1-28
Location
................................... 1-28
Readiness Light
........................ 1.27. 2.76
What Makes it Inflate
......................... 1-29
What Will You See After it Inflates
.............. 1-30
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-29
AirClealler
.................................... 6-17
Airconditioner
................................. 3-2
AirInflator
.................................... 2-63
Alignment and Balance. Tires
..................... 6-40
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-48
Servicing
................................... 1-31 Antenna.
Integrated Roof
......................... 3-23
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Junction Block Fuse ......... 6-56
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Anti-Theft Feature. CD Player
.................... 3-17
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Adding
.................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-23
Appearance Care
............................... 6-42
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-50
Ashtrays
................................... 2.65. 66
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-8
Auto Down Window Feature
...................... 2-39
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive Position
..................... 2-30
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-28
Automatic Overdrive Position
.................. 2-30
First Gear (1) Position
........................ 2-32
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-30
Park (P) Position
............................. 2-29
Reverse (R) Position
.......................... 2-29
Second Gear
(2) Position ...................... 2-31
Audio
System. Steering Wheel Touch Controls
....... 3-20
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......................................... Horn 2-39
Hydroplaning .................................. 4- 18 Key
Lock Cylinders
............................ 7-37
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-23
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
&You’re Stuck
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-35
Ignition Key Positions
........................... 2-23
Ignition Switch
................................. 2-23
Illuminated Entry System
......................... 2-11
Inflator.
Air ................................... 2-63
Injector 3365 Fuse
.............................. 6-56
Inside Daymight Rearview
Mirror ................. 2-58
Brake System
............................... 7-39
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-39
Axle Boot and Sed ......................... 7-39
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-39
Instrument Panel Cluster
......................... 2-72
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
................. 2-49
Instrument Panel. Cleaning
....................... 6-45
Integrated
Roof Antenna ......................... 3-23
Interior Lamps Control
........................... 2-55
Interior Lights Override Switch
.................... 2-56
Inspections
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-39
Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-70
Jack.
Tie .................................... 5-25
Jumpstarting
................................... 5-2 Lamps
...................................... 2-49
Lamps Control. Interior
.......................... 2-55
Lamps On Reminder
............................ 2-49
Lane Change Indicator
........................... 2-41
Larger Children. Safety Belt Use
................... 1-54
Latches. Side Window
........................... 2-39
Leaving
Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Leaving
Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ....... 2-35
Level Control. Electronic
......................... 2-68
Liftgate Ajar Warning Light
....................... 2-84
Liftgate Lock
.................................. 2-19
Liftgate. Raising
................................ 2-19
Lights Air Bag: Readiness
................. .... 1.27, 2.76 ......
Anti-LGck Brake System Warning ........... 2.78. 4.7
Brake System Warning ........................ 2-77
Liftgate Ajar Warning
......................... 2-84
Low Fuel Warning
........................... 2-85
Low Traction
............................ 2-80, 4-9
Power Sliding Door Warning
................... 2-84
Safety Belt Reminder
.................... 1-13, 2-76
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-81
TCS Warning ........................... 2.79, 4-9
Traction Control System Warning
........... 2-79, 4-9
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Replacement. Wheel ............................ 6-40
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-58
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash
................................. 1-58
Restraints. Checking Your
........................ 1-57
Restraints. Child
................................ 1-49
Restraints. Head
................................. 1-4
Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash
............ 1-58
Reverse (R) Position
............................ 2-29
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-32
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-35
Roof. Integrated Antenna ......................... 3-23
Roof. Luggage Rack
............................ 2-60
Rotation. Tire
.................................. 6-36
safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-57
Safety Belt Reminder Light
.................. 1 . 13. 2-76
Safety Belts
................................... 1-13
Adults
..................................... 1-18
Careof
.................................... 6-45
DriverPosition
.............................. 1-18
Extender
................................... 1-57
How to Wear Properly
........................ 1 . 18
Incorrect Usage
............ 1.21.22.23.24.25.55. 56
LapBelt
................................... 1-36
Lap-Shoulder
............................ 1 . 18. 32
Questions People Ask
......................... 1 . 17
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-32
Rear Seat Passengers
......................... 1-32 Replacing After a Crash
....................... 1-58
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-32
Use by Children
............................. 1-38
Use by Larger Children
........................ 1-54
Use by Smaller Children and Babies
............. 1-38
Use During Pregnancy
........................ 1-31
WhyTheyWork
............................. 1-14
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-35
Safety Defects Reporting
to General Motors .................... 8-5
Reporting to the Canadian Government
............ 8-5
Reporting to the United States Government
......... 8-4
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seats
.......................................... 1-1
Driver’s 4-Way Manual
........................ 1-1
Driver’s 6-Way Power
......................... 1-3
Manual Front Passenger
........................ 1-2
Reclining Front
............................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
..................... 1-50
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Seats and Seat Controls
........................... 1-1
Second Gear (2) Position
......................... 2-31
Service
........................................ 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-7
Service Bulletins. Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Engine Soon Light
....................... 2-81
Service Manuals. Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-51
Service Publications
.............................. 8-7
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Service Work. Doing Your Own .................... 6-1 Storage. Of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-30
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile
........ 1-31 Stuck. If You Are ............................... 5-35
Shifting Out
of Park (P) .......................... 2-36 Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-54
Side Window Latches
........................... 2-39 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............... 1-26
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-41 Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Sliding Door Child Security Lock
.................. 2-17 Tachometer .................................. 2-74
Sliding Door Lock
.............................. 2- 12
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-32
Shifting Into
Park (P) ............................ 2-33
Sun Visors .................................... 2-65
Shifting. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-28 Sunroof ....................................... 2-69
Sliding Door
................................... 2- 11
Sliding Door. power
............................. 2-13 Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-74
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-21 Tape Player .................................... 3-11
Starter Switch
.................................. 7-37 Theft ......................................... 2-21
SpareTire.Compact
............................. 5-34
Tapeplayercare ............................... 3-22
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-42 Temperature and Compass Display ................. 2-53
Speedometer
................................... 2-74 TCS warning
Light ......................... 2-79. 4-9
Starting Your Engine
Thermostat 6-24
3-lL v6 Engine .............................. 2-24 Third Gear (D) Position .......................... 2-31
3800V6Engine ............................. 2-25 TiltSteeringWheel ............................. 2-40
Steamy
If Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-15 Time. Setting the ................................ 3-8
Steering Column Lock 7-38 Tire
Chains 6-41
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 6-36 Steering In Emergencies ......................... 4- 12
TireLoading 4-29
Steering Wheel. Tilt
............................. 2-40
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-40
Steering. Power ................................ 4- 11 BuyingNew ................................ 6-38
Steering. Tips .................................. 4-1 1
Storage Bin. Locking 2-67 ChangingaFlat
5-24
Inflation
.................................... 6-35 Storage Compartment Inspection and Rotation ....................... 6-36
Center Console .............................. 2-21 Spare. Compact .............................. 5-34
Overhead Console ............................ 2-54 Temperature ................................ 6-39
Rear ....................................... 2-66
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Steering ...................................... 4- 11 .................................... ...........................
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Steering Wheel Touch Controls. Audio System 3-20 Tires 6-34 ....... .........................................
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