1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Owners Manual

Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that
tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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2-50 Important Information About Keys
Door Locks
Remote Lock
Control
Battery Replacement for RKE
Switchbanks
Sliding Door
Power Sliding Door
Operation of Sliding Door Security Locks
Preventing Theft
of Your Vehicle
New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
Tips on Starting
Your Engine
Using the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake Guidelines
Important Information on Engine Exhaust
Locks and Lighting Choices
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Tilt Steering
Wheel
Functions of the Multifunction Lever
How to Use
the High/Low Beam
Headlamp Changer
Windshield Wipers and Fluid
Using Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Interior Lamps
Rearview Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Driver Information Center
Accessory Power Outlets
S u nroo f
Air Inflator System
Instrument Panel Overview
All About Your Warning Lights and Gages
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Keys
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Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous
for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't
leave the keys
in a vehicle with young children.
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The master key can be
used for
the ignition as
well as all door locks,
the liftgate lock and
the
storage compartments.
Door Locks
If you need a new key, contact your Oldsnmbile retailer,
who can obtain the correct key code.
NOTICE:
Your Oldsmobile has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. But you can have a
lot of trouble getting into your vehicle
if you ever
lock your key inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have an extra key. Unlocked
doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and
fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you
will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the Remote Lock
Control transmitter
(if your vehicle has this option).
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Front Doors
To unlock either front door from the outside with the
key, insert the key and turn
it toward the front of
the vehicle.
To lock either front door from the inside, push the
locking lever forward.
To unlock either front door from the inside, pull back
on the locking lever.
You can lock either front door from the outside with
your
key by inserting and turning it toward the rear of
the vehicle.
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Power Door Locks (Option)
From the inside, press the front of the power door lock
switch (on either front door) to unlock all doors and the
liftgate. If your vehicle is equipped
with the Content
Theft Deterrent system, the power door lock switch
will
not unlock the doors until the system is disarmed. See
“Content Theft Deterrent”
in the Index for more details.
You can lock all doors and the liftgate from the inside by
pressing the rear
of the power lock switch on either front
door. If your vehicle is equipped with the Content Theft Deterrent system,
the power
door lock switch may cause
the system to arm. See “Content Theft Deterrent”
in the
Index for more details.
To unlock any door or the liftgate from the outside with
your key, turn the
key to the unlock position and release.
This
will only unlock that door or the liftgate. You can
unlock
all the doors and the liftgate by holding the key
cylinder
in the unlock position for one second.
With power door locks, you can lock all the doors from
the outside by inserting the key and turning the key
cylinder to the lock position.
With power locks, when the doors are locked, the
inside
as well as the outside door latch release cannot
open the doors. This safety feature prevents
a door from
being accidentally opened from the inside by moving
the handle.
To override this safety feature, move the locking lever to
the unlock position on the door you want to open.
When the liftgate has been unlocked with the power
door locks, you won’t need the key to open it. Simply
squeeze
the handle above the license plate. This is
also true if you use the optional Remote Lock
Control transmitter. See “Remote Lock Control”
later
in this section.
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Automatic Door Locks (Option)
All of the doors will lock automatically when you move
your shift lever out
of PARK (P). All doors will unlock
automatically when
the ignition is turned off while the
shift lever is in
PARK (P).
You can program the Automatic Door Locks to operate
with the Remote Lock Control system and to lock and
unlock automatically to
suit your needs. See “Locks and
Lighting Choices” in the Index.
With the automatic door locks feature, you can still lock
or unlock the doors at any time, either manually or with
the power door lock switches.
Last Door Closed Locking
The Last Door Closed Locking feature makes it easier to
use your power door locks to all the doors and the
liftgate when leaving your vehicle.
When any door or the liftgate
is open, the first time you
attempt to lock the doors using the power lock switch or
the key chain transmitter (if equipped), will result
in
three chimes to signal that Last Door Closed Locking is
being used. All doors and the liftgate can be opened for
five seconds from the time the last door is closed. Five seconds
after the last door is closed, all the doors
will lock. You can lock the doors immediately by using
the power door lock switch or the key chain transmitter.
If the ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position,
this feature will not lock the doors.
To turn the Last Door Closed Locking feature off or on,
see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
If the sliding door is open when you use your power
door locks to lock
the vehicle, the sliding door is not
locked. Normally the Last Door Closed Locking
Feature will be used to lock the sliding door after
it
has been closed.
When the ignition
is on or if the Last Door Closed
Locking Feature has been overridden or programmed
off, the Sliding Door Delayed Locking feature will
lock your sliding door for you. Three seconds after
the sliding door is closed, all the doors will lock. If
you have the dual sliding doors, all doors will lock
three seconds after both sliding doors are closed.
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Lockout Deterrent
The Lockout Deterrent feature makes it difficult for you
to lock your keys in your vehicle. If the driver’s door is
open while the keys are in the ignition, you will not be
able to use your power door lock to lock the vehicle.
If you don’t leave the keys
in the ignition or if you
use the manual door lock, you could still lock your
keys in your vehicle. Always remember to take your
keys with
you.
To turn this feature off or on, see “Locks and Lighting
Choices” in the Index.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Lock Control (Option)
If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and
unlock your doors and the liftgate using the key chain
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
LOCK
Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency
subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry and Science Canada Rules.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
( 1 ) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
The range of this system is about 30 feet
(9 m). At times
you may notice a decrease
in range. This is normal for
any remote lock control system.
If the transmitter does
not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle
for
the transmitter to work, try this:
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Check to determine if battery replacement or
synchronization
is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance.
You may be too far from your
vehicle.
You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check
the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left
or right.
If you’re still having trouble, see your Oldsmobile
retailer or a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Operation
Remote Driver’s Door and All Door Unlock
When you press UNLOCK on the key chain transmitter,
only
the driver’s door will unlock. If you press
UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the doors and
the liftgate will unlock.
If you would like all the doors to
unlock the first time you press UNLOCK, see “Locks
and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Content Theft
Deterrent system, The UNLOCK button on the key
chain transmitter will disarm the system (see “Content
Theft Deterrent”
in the Index for more details).
Remote All Door Lock
To lock all doors, press LOCK on the key chain
transmitter (see “Power Door Locks”
in the Index for
more details on the power door lock features).
If your
vehicle is equipped with the Content Theft Deterrent
system, the LOCK button may arm the system (see
“Content Theft Deterrent”
in the Index for more details).
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