1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette lock

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The driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the
driver's seatback closest to the door.
The right front passenger's side impact air bag is in the
side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door.
CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an air
bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it
might force the object into that person. The path
of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don't
put anything between an occupant and an air
bag, and don't attach or put anything on the
steering wheel hub or on or near any other air
bag covering and don't let seat covers block the
inflation path of a side impact air bag.

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Rear Seat Passengers
It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!
Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear
seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are
wearing safety belts.
Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others
in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The positions next to the windows have lap
-shoulder
belts. Here's how to wear one properly.
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don't let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across
you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.

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2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Third Row Outside Seats
If you are sitting in a third row seat and the belt stops
before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and
keep pulling until you can buckle it.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it
will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and
start again. If the belt is not long enough, see ªSafety
Belt Extenderº at the end of this section. Make sure
the release button on the buckle is positioned so you
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if
you ever had to.
3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely
to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go
over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash,
or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward
too much, which could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should fit against your body.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

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3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.

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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the
retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger.

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, 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.
2
-2 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-7 Remote Lock Control (Option)
2
-13 Multifunction Alarm Locks and
Lighting Choices
2
-23 Sliding Door
2
-25 Power Sliding Door (Option)
2
-31 Liftgate
2
-32 Theft
2
-33 Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
2
-35 PASS-Key
III
2
-37 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-38 Ignition Positions
2
-40 Starting Your Engine
2
-41 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-43 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-47 Parking Brake
2
-48 Shifting Into PARK (P)2
-50 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-51 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-52 Engine Exhaust
2
-52 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-53 Windows
2
-55 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-61 Exterior Lamps
2
-63 Interior Lamps
2
-67 Mirrors
2
-68 Storage Compartments
2
-80 Sun Visors
2
-80 OnStar System
(Option)
2
-81 Accessory Inflator System (Option)
2
-83 Accessory Power Outlets
2
-84 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-88 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
2
-101 Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)

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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.
If you need a new key, contact your Oldsmobile dealer,
who can obtain the correct key code. In an emergency,
call Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance at
1
-800-442-OLDS (6537). (In Canada, call
1
-800-268-6800.)
NOTICE:
Your vehicle 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.