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If you are not adjusting either mirror, leave the control
in the center off position. This prevents moving the
mirrors accidentally once
you have them adjusted.
Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward.
In the rearward position, they will fold almost flush with
the vehicle. This feature
is particularly useful in
automatic car washes and when maneuvering your
vehicle
in narrow spaces.
Your mirrors have
a blue tint to reduce glare while
driving at night.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles)
look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Your Silhouette’s large carrying capacity can store many
items.
If you have the long wheelbase version, you can
carry things
as large as a 4‘ x 8‘ piece of plywood. You
can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the
seats, to secure larger loads. This section also describes
storage
areas for specific items like sunglasses and cups.
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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for
you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your Oldsmobile. Your vehicle
also
has a flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Fan Knob
The left knob is the fan knob and selects the force of air
you want. Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed
and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed.
The fan
must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor
to operate.
Temperature Knob
The center knob controls the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn it counterclockwise
(toward the blue area) for cooler air. Turn it clockwise
(toward the red area) for warmer air.
Mode Knob
This knob selects the direction of where the air will
enter the vehicle.
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/J UPPER: This setting directs outside air through
the instrument panel outlets.
+fl BI-LEV This 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.
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+fl LOWER: This setting brings in most of the air
through the floor ducts. This setting is also used to send
air to
the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the
front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to
the rear of the vehicle.
+’ DEFOG: This setting directs air to the windshield
and through the floor ducts. This mode is particularly
useful during cold or inclement weather because of your
Oldsmobile Silhouette’s larger windshield area.
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DEFROST This setting directs most of the air to
the windshield and side window vents.
Mode Buttons
RECIRC: Press this button (the light will glow)
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.
Press the OUTSIDE AIR button (the light on the
RECIRC button
will go off) to let outside air circulate
into
the vehicle.
OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button (the light will
glow) to send outside air into your vehicle. Using this
setting while trying to defrost or defog the windows will
help clear the vents
of moisture. Press the RECIRC button
(the light
on the OUTSIDE AIR button
off) to limit outside air entering the vehicle.
Air Conditioning
will go
On very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more
quickly and economically
if you open the windows long
enough to let hot, inside air escape.
For all settings, adjust
the temperature control knob and fan speed
as desired.
To get maximum cooling or a quick cool-down on very
hot days, press
the A/C and RECIRC buttons (the lights
will glow) and turn the temperature knob to the left
(toward the blue area). Adjust the mode knob
to direct
the air to the desired location. This setting should not be
used for long periods
of time because the air may
become too cold and dry. Push the A/C button again (the
light will go off) to turn off the air conditioning.
When the air conditioner compressor is on, you may
sometimes notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal. The system is
designed to help fuel economy while it maintains
the
desired cooling level.
The air conditioner removes moisture from the air,
so
you may sometimes notice water dripping from under
your vehicle when
it is idling or after it has been turned
off. This is normal.
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Turn the temperature knob counterclockwise (to the blue
area) for cooler air, or clockwise (to the red area) for
warmer air.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the rear, use
either rear fan control
to adjust the force of air coming
through the rear outlets.
Select the desired climate control mode using the
directional controls on
the instrument panel (see “Mode
Knob” earlier
in the section). The mode you choose will
regulate both the front and rear climate control systems.
Rear Air Vents: To maximize airflow through the rear
heater outlet, place the
left bucket seat in the second row
in
the forward position (see “Adjusting Rear Seats’’ in
the Index).
The vent behind the left rear seat
is the cold air return
vent, Be sure to keep it free of obstructions.
Please keep the area around the base
of the center
instrument panel console and between and under the
front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to
the rear.
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5. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the
blue tabs and pulling the bulb out.
6. Replace the new bulb through the black retainer ring
and into the electrical connector.
Push the bulb
firmly enough
so that the blue tabs hook over the tab
on the bulb.
7. Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp
housing and tighten the
black retainer ring in place.
Be careful not to darnage the bulb on the headlamp
aiming bar.
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