1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Owners Manual

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Reposition the tiedowns by turning them
counterclockwise, then slide them along
the side rail.
Turn the tiedowns clockwise to tighten them
in place.
Bumper strips on the luggage carrier crossrails help to
ensure a quieter ride.
If you wish to attach the luggage tiedowns or other
compatible bicycle or
ski accessory racks to the
crossrail, use the adjustable tapped plates under the
bumper strips. Lift the
end
0.f the bumper strip with a flathead screw
driver and cut
off enough of the strip to access the
tapped plates.
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After removing the tiedowns or other equipment, be sure
to install the
the piece of bumper strip that was cut.
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in the
middle section
of the instrument panel, below the
switchbank.
Pull out the drawer to use the ashtray.
To remove the ashtray
for cleaning, grasp the edge of
the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out, in a
rocking motion. To use the
lighter, push it in all the way and
let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn
into your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or
other smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
Side Ashtrays
To open the ashtray, press the left side and turn it open.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press the snuffer as
you lift up the bottom of the ashtray.
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Sun Visors
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.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors (if Equipped)
Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror. The lamps
will come on when you open the cover.
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Accessory Power Outlet
The rear power outlet is located in the rear compartment
on the driver’s side. To remove the cover, pull the tab on
the cover and pull it off.
The front power outlet is located next to the ashtray and
lighter. Pull the cover down to use the power outlet.
The power outlets can be used to plug in electrical
equipment such as
a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc.
Follow the proper installation instructions that are
included with any electrical equipment you install.
When not
in use, always cover the rear outlet with the
protective cap.
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NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlet:
0 Maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed
20 amps.
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods can
drain your battery.
To replace the cover on the rear outlet,
line up the tabs
at the back of the cover and
put the cover in place. Push
down the tab to secure the cover.
Power Sunroof (Option)
The sunroof has a sun shade to let in light without
opening the sunroof. Slide the shade back to open.
The power sunroof button
is on the fir right of the
overhead console switchbank. The sunroof has two
positions,
vent and full open. Press the
symbol on the
bottom
of the rocker switch
to open the sunroof
to the
vent position. To close the
sunroof from
the vent
position, press the ribbed
top part
of the button.
To
fully open the sunroof,
first open
it to the vent
position
as described above.
Press the symbol on the bottom of the button again and the
sunroof will slide all the way back.
To close the sunroof
from the
fully open position, press the ribbed top part of
the button and hold it down until the sunroof is closed.
If the sunshade is not already opened, it will open when
the sunroof
is opened to vent or full open.
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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Air Inflator System (Option)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator. With
it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and
basketballs, and you can
also use it to bring your tires up
to the proper pressure.
The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on the
driver’s side.
To remove the cover, pull the tab on the
cover and pull it
off.
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The air inflator kit is stored in the glove box. It includes
a 20-foot
(6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and
nozzle adapters.
Inflating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be injured. Be
sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate
any object only to its recommended pressure.
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To use your air inflator system, attach the appropriate
nozzle adapter,
if required, to the end of the hose that
has the pressure gage. Then attach that end of the hose
to
the object you wish to inflate. Remove the protective
cap covering the outlet. Attach
the other end of the hose
to
the outlet. Press the ON switch. The ON switch will
work even with the ignition off.
If the air inflator system does not turn on, the fuse may
be blown or installed incorrectly. See “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers’’
in the Index or see your retailer for service.
Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about
10 minutes. To reset, press the ON switch again.
Don’t run your air inflator for longer than
30 minutes at
one time. If
you do, you may damage the system. After
30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the
air inflator.
To turn off the inflator, press OFF and detach the hose,
first from the inflated object, then from the outlet.
Replace the protective cap. Place the inflator kit tools
in
the pouch, and store in the glove box.
To replace the cover, line up the tabs at the back of the
cover and
put it in place. Push down the tab to secure
the cover.
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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
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