1996 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE climate control

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 instrument panel is designed to let you know at a
glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many
other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.
Refer to the accompanying diagram
of your instrument
panel to locate
the components listed below.
1. Side Vents
2. Lamp Controls
3. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
4. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Gearshift Lever
7. Wiper/Washer Controls
8. Center Vents
9. Storage Compartment
10. Side Vents
1 1. Circuit Breaker/Relay Panel
12. Glove Box/Fuse Panel
13. Audio System
14. Rear Fan Controls
15. CupholdedAshtray
16. Locking Storage Bin
1 7. Lighter
18. Interior Lights Override Switch
19. Climate Controls
20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
21. Ignition Switch
22. Horn
23. Steering Wheel Touch Controls (Option)
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Slide the lever to the right to increase fan speed. To
decrease fan speed, slide this lever to the left.
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Slide this lever to the right for warmer, heated air. For
cooled air, slide this lever to the left.
Mode B.
OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Press any
climate control setting to turn the system
on.
A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle
and directs it through the instrument panel outlets.
The air conditioning compressor operates
in all air
conditioner positions.
RECIRC: Press this button to limit the amount of fresh
air entering your vehicle by recirculating much
of the air
inside your vehicle.
You may use this setting to limit
odors entering your vehicle.
UPPER: This setting directs outside air through the
instrument panel outlets. Adjust the temperature of the
air with the temperature control lever.
BI-LEV: The BI-LEV setting directs outside air into
your vehicle
in two ways. Cooler air is directed toward
your upper body through the front instrument panel
outlets, while warmed air is directed through the heater
ducts at your feet. At times, this temperature difference
may be more apparent than others.
LOWER: This setting brings in most of the air through
the floor ducts and some through the defroster vents.
DEFOG: This mode is particularly useful during cola
or inclement weather, because of your Oldsmobile
Silhouette’s larger windshield area. Press this button to
direct air to the windshield and through the floor ducts.
DEF: Press this button to direct most of the air to the
windshield and side window vents.
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2tion,
If you have this option, you will have a master control
for the rear fan
on the center instrument panel console,
and a rear control next to
the second row seat, on the
driver’s side
of the vehicle.
To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear, use
either rear
fan control to adjust the force of air coming
through the rear outlets. See “Rear Fan
-- Master
Control” and “Rear Fan
-- Rear Control” later in
this section.
Select the desired climate control mode using the
directional controls on the instrument panel (see “Mode
Buttons” earlier in the section). The mode you choose
will regulate both the front and rear climate control
systems.
The temperature of heated or cooled air
directed to the rear of the vehicle cannot be adjusted
with the temperature control lever.
Select RECIRC, UPPER,
BI-LEV or LOWER when
outside temperatures are warm or moderate. In the
RECIRC mode, or if you press A/C when the
system is in the
UPPER or BI-LEV modes, cooled air
will be directed to the rear of the vehicle through the
overhead and third-row air conditioning outlets. If you
select A/C in the LOWER mode, cooled air
will be
directed through the rear floor vent (see “Rear Air
Vents” later
in this section) unless the temperature
control lever is set approximately
30 percent from the
full cold setting. Heated air will result with the
temperature control lever setting above
30 percent from
the
full cold setting. Temperature adjustment of the
heated air is not possible. Cooled air will again return
when the temperature control lever setting is returned to
approximately
25 percent from the full cold setting.
If you do not select A/C in the UPPER or BI-LEV
modes, air directed to the rear of the vehicle will be
cabin temperature.
Select LOWER, DEFOG or
DEF when outside
temperatures are cool. In these modes, heated air will be
directed to the rear of the vehicle through the rear side
window vents and the rear
floor heater vent.
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only
to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls
of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does
not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary
use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires. While
the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must
also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria
(TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on
a specified government test course. For
example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B,
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor
traction performance.
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Fuse Usage
GAUGES/AC A/C Compressor Relay, ABS,
Electronic Level Control Height
Sensor, Instrument Panel Cluster,
Power Sliding Door Controller
LPS
ABS Interior Lamps Dimming, Rear
Climate Control Blower, Door Lock
Switches, Temperature and Compass
Display, Headlamp and Instrument
Panel Dimmer Switch, Heater-A/C
Control, Instrument Panel Cluster,
Illumination for Power Sliding
Door Switches
ABS Enable Relay
Fuse
RD02
R WIPER
F WIPER
IGN
HTR-A/C
R BLW
Usage
Radio, Steering Wheel Controls
Temperature and Compass Display,
Rear Window Wipermasher
Windshield and Rear Window
Wipermasher
Cruise Control Switch, Heater-A/C
Control, Speedometer and
Tachometer, Rear Window Defogger
Relay, Safety Belt Reminder Chime,
Lamps on Reminder, Key in the
Ignition Warning
Low Speed A/C Blower Relay
Rear Climate Control Blower
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Crankcase ...................................... 4.5 to 5 quarts
Oil change with filter change. Use your dipstick to measure.
Automatic Transaxle
When draining or replacing torque convertel; more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement ............................ 6 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
................................ 8 quarts
With Air Conditioning
.................................. 11.75 quarts
With Rear Climate Control
............................... 13.5 quarts
Cooling System
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level,
as recommended in this manual.
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning
FrontA/Conly ........................................ 2.25 lbs. 1.02 kg
Front and Rear A/C ..................................... 3 lbs. 1.36 kg
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. rfthe air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant,
be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
lfyou ’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailez For additional information,
see
your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information ” booklet.
FuelTank ............................................. 20gallons 76 L
WheelNutTorque ...................................... 100 lb-ft 140 N-m
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level,
as recommended
in this manual. 3.75
L
5.70 L
7.60 L
11.25 L
12.75 L
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