2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manuals

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If your vehicle has the optional dual power sliding
doors, your remote keyless entry transmitter will have
two buttons that have a van symbol on it. The van
symbol on the left is for the driver's side sliding door
and the van symbol on the right is for the passenger's
side sliding door. See ªPower Sliding Doorº later in
this section.
If the power sliding door(s) is locked, first unlock all
doors, then press the van symbol to open the power
sliding door. Press the van symbol again to close the
sliding door(s). See ªRemote Driver's Door and All
Door Unlockº earlier in this section and ªPower Sliding
Doorº later in this section.
You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the
remote keyless entry transmitter only when the
power sliding door override switch(es) on the overhead
console is turned off. See ªPower Sliding Doorº later
in this section.
If your vehicle's fuel filler door is opened, the driver's
side power sliding door will not open completely.
Do not try to force the door. Once the fuel filler
door is closed, the driver's side sliding door can be
opened normally.Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters
matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about three years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably time to change the battery.

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Replacing the Battery in the Remote Transmitter
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any
of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred
to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
1. Insert a flat object like a coin into the slot on the side
of the transmitter and twist it to separate the halves.
2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not
use the metal flanges to ªpop outº the battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves are
snapped together tightly so water will not get in.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
Switchbanks
There are two sets of switchbanks located in the front
of the vehicle. The switches will vary with the options
that are on your vehicle. It is useful to become familiar
with them since they are used frequently while operating
the vehicle.

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Overhead Console Switchbank
This switchbank is located in the overhead console.
The switchbank may include the interior lamps override,
the power sliding door, the power sliding door override,
the power rear quarter windows and the rear parking
aid disable. If your vehicle has the optional dual power
sliding doors, the switchbank will have both power
sliding door switches. The power sliding door override
switches will be integrated on the power sliding door
switches. If your vehicle does not have some of the
options controlled by these switches, there will be a
blank switch in its place.
For more information, see each of these features in
the Index.
Instrument Panel Switchbank
This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below
the comfort controls. The switchbank may include the
rear fan knob, rear window wiper/washer, the fog lamps,
the traction control and the heated seats. If your vehicle
does not have some of the options controlled by these
switches, there will be a blank switch in its place.
For more information, see each of these features in
the Index.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional rear
climate control system, there will be a storage space in
this switchbank. The rubber mat can be removed for
cleaning. Snap the mat into place after cleaning.

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Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices
Your vehicle's locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can
program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be
programmed. To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with, follow the steps listed for entering the
programming mode.

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Entering Programming Mode
To program features, your vehicle must be in the
programming mode. Follow these steps:
1. The optional content theft
-deterrent system must
be disarmed. See ªContent Theft
-Deterrent Systemº
in this section.
2. Remove fuse 47 from the instrument panel fuse
block, located to the right of the glove box. See
ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index.
3. Close the driver's door.
4. Turn the ignition key towards you to ACCESSORY.
5. Count the number of chimes you hear. You will
hear two to four chimes depending on the features
your vehicle is equipped with. Refer to the chart
shown previously.
You can now program your choices.
To exit the programming mode, follow the steps
listed under ªExiting Programming Modeº later in
this section.
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
With delayed illumination, the interior lamps will stay
on for about 25 seconds after all the doors and the
liftgate are closed.
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on and
stay on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the
key from the ignition.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (The interior lamps will
turn on or off at the same instant that a door is opened
or closed.)
Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only (The interior lamps
will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors and
liftgate are closed, or until you lock the doors.)
Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only (The interior lamps
will come on whenever you remove the key from the
ignition and stay on for about 25 seconds, or until
you lock the doors.)
Mode 4: Both Features On (This combines
Modes 2 and 3.)

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When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle
has been programmed may have been changed since it
left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Turn the interior lamps on by turning the instrument
panel brightness control all the way up.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
4. Turn the interior lamps off to change the current mode.
5. Turn the interior lamps from on to off until you hear
the number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Automatic Door Locks
With automatic door locks, all doors will automatically
lock when you shift out of PARK (P) and automatically
unlock when the ignition is turned to OFF.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (Automatic door locking
and unlocking is disabled. You will always need to
lock your doors manually before driving to increase
occupant safety.)
Mode 2: Automatic Door Locking Only

The automatic door unlock feature is turned off.

Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on
and the driver's door closed; all doors will
lock automatically.
Mode 3: Automatic Unlocking with the Ignition Off

Turn off the ignition with the transaxle in PARK (P);
all doors will unlock automatically.

Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.

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Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking with Transaxle
in PARK (P)

Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; all doors
will unlock automatically.

Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 3. The mode to which the vehicle
has been programmed may have been changed since it
left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)4. Press LOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press LOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Last Door Closed Locking and
Lockout Prevention
With the last door closed locking and lockout prevention
features, your vehicle will do the following:

If you leave your key in the ignition and leave the
driver's door open, you won't be able to lock the
doors using the power door lock switch.

When you press LOCK on the power door
lock switch or the optional remote keyless entry
transmitter while any door or the liftgate is open,
the doors will not lock. Instead you will hear three
chimes, that will let you know that the last door
closed locking feature is in operation. Five seconds
after all the doors and the liftgate are closed, all the
doors and the liftgate will automatically lock.

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Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (Doors will always lock
immediately when you press LOCK on the power
door lock switch or the optional remote keyless
entry transmitter.)
Mode 2: Lockout Deterrent Only (If you leave your key
in the ignition with the driver's door open, you won't be
able to lock the doors with the power door locks.)
Mode 3: Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power
door lock switch or the optional remote keyless entry
transmitter is used to lock the vehicle while any door
or the liftgate is open, you will hear three chimes.
The doors will not lock. Five seconds after the last
door is closed, all doors and the liftgate will lock.)
Mode 4: Both Features On (This combines
Modes 2 and 3.)When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle
has been programmed may have been changed since it
left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
4. Press UNLOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press UNLOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.