1996 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE lock

Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Your Oldsmobile has Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
(BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P), when the ignition
is
in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle
Operation”
in the Index.
As you step
on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you
may hear a click from the solenoid of the
BTSI. This
ensures that the BTSI
is operating properly.
If you cannot shift out
of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever
hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of
PARK
(P), try this:
1. Turn the key to the OFF position.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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Tilt Steering Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
A tilt steering wheel
allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before
you drive. You can also raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move
the steering wheel to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel
in place. The
lever on
the left side of the steering column
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
0 Cruise Control (Option)
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Windshie
To wash your windshield, press and hold the windshield
washer switch. The washers and wipers will operate.
When you release the switch, the washers will stop, and
the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless
your wipers had already been on. In that case, the wipers
will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier.
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Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud
splash can block your vision, You could hit another vehicle or
go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid
can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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Lamps
Headlamps
PC: Push this switch to turn on:
0 Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
0 Taillamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Pull the switch to turn
off the lamps.
-:g-: Push this switch to turn on the headlamps,
together with:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
0 Taillamps
0 Instrument Panel Lights
Pull the switch to turn
off the lamps.
Lamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition key to the OFF or LOCK
position while leaving the lamps on,
you will hear a
warning chime.
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Illuminated Entry System (Option)
This option comes with the optional Remote Lock
Control system.
When you open the driver’s door (by itself or in
combination with any passenger door or the liftgate) the
interior lamps will come on and then gradually dim to
off 10 seconds after the last door is closed. (If the
driver’s door has not been opened, the interior lamps
will immediately dim to off.)
When you press
the unlock symbol on your remote
transmitter, the lamps inside your vehicle will go
on,
then gradually dim to off after about 40 seconds, unless
a door or the liftgate is opened.
When you turn
on the ignition, the interior lamps will
immediately dim
to off.
Overhead Console Reading Lamps
To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the switch
next to it. To adjust the aim of the lamps, pivot the
lamps in their sockets.
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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Side A Locking Stc
To open the ashtray, press the right side and turn it open.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press the snuffer as
you lift up the bottom of the ashtray.
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.
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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. Inside the storage
bin, you will find a coinholder.
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.
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Your luggage carrier has
release knobs set in the
ends
of each crossrail. I L A
Use the adjustable tie-down
loops
in the side rails to
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Turn the release knobs counterclockwise to unlock the
crossrails. Slide the crossrails forward or back,
as
needed, to accommodate loads of varying size.
After repositioning the crossrails, be sure to tighten the
release knobs by turning them clockwise, locking
the
crossrails in place. Reposition the tie-downs
by turning them
counterclockwise, then slide them along the side rail.
Turn the tie-downs clockwise 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.
Outboard bumper strips
on the luggage carrier crossrails
help ensure
a quieter ride.
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If you wish to attach the
luggage tiedowns or other
equipment, you will need
to remove the outboard
bumper strips to access the tapped plates on
the crossbar.
After the tiedowns or other equipment
is removed, be
sure to reinstall the bumper strips.
n Visors
Visor Vanity Mirrors
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. Lift the cover
to expose the vanity mirror.
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