2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette index

2-8 Power Door Locks
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 has the content theft
-deterrent
system, the power door lock switch will not unlock the
doors until the system is disarmed. See ªContent
Theft
-Deterrentº 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 has the content theft
-deterrent system,
the power door lock switch may cause the system to
arm. See ªContent Theft
-Deterrentº in the Index for
more details.
To unlock any door or the liftgate from the outside with
your key, turn the key towards the front of the vehicle
and release it. This will only unlock that door or the
liftgate. To unlock all the doors and the liftgate at once,
insert the key into the key cylinder, then turn it towards
the front of the vehicle and hold it for one second.
With power door locks, you can lock all the doors from
the outside by inserting the key and turning the key
toward the rear of the vehicle.
Also, when the doors are locked with the power door
locks, the inside as well as the outside door handle
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, unlock 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 located above the license
plate. This is also true if you use the optional remote
keyless entry transmitter. See ªRemote Keyless Entry
Systemº later in this section.

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Last Door Closed Locking
The last door closed locking feature makes it easier to
use your power door locks to lock all the doors and the
liftgate when leaving your vehicle.
The first time you attempt to lock the doors using the
power lock switch or the optional remote keyless entry
transmitter, three chimes will signal that last door closed
locking is being used when any door or the liftgate is
open. All doors and the liftgate can be re
-opened for
up to 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 using the
power door lock switch or the optional remote keyless
entry transmitter a second time.
If the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, this feature
will not lock the doors.
To turn the last door closed locking feature off or on,
see ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº
in the Index.
Automatic Door Locks
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).
If someone needs to get out while you're not in
PARK (P), have that person use the manual lever or
the power door lock switch. When the door is closed
again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual
lever or the power door lock switch to lock the door.
To change the way the automatic door locks operate,
see ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº
in the Index.
With the automatic door locks feature, you can lock or
unlock the doors at any time, either manually or by
using the power door lock switches.
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
If either sliding door is open when you use the power
door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that is
open will not lock. Normally the last door closed
locking feature will be used to lock the sliding door
after it has been closed.

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When the ignition is on or if the last door closed locking
feature has been overridden or programmed to be off,
the sliding door delayed locking feature will lock your
sliding door for you. Three seconds after either sliding
door is closed, all the doors will lock.
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, a chime will
sound and you will not be able to use your power door
lock switch 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 ªMultifunction Alarm
Locks and Lighting Choicesº 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 Keyless Entry System (Option)
If your vehicle has this
feature, you can lock
and unlock your doors
and the liftgate from
about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m) away using
the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
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 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.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

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, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.Operation
Remote Driver's Door and All Door Unlock
When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
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 ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº
in the Index.
If your vehicle has the content theft
-deterrent system,
the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the system. See ªContent
Theft
-Deterrentº in the Index for more details.
Remote All Door Lock
To lock all doors, press LOCK on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. See ªPower Door Locksº in the
Index for more details on the power door lock features.
If your vehicle has the content theft
-deterrent system,
the LOCK button may arm the system. See ªContent
Theft
-Deterrentº in the Index for more details.

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Remote Lock Confirmation (Option)
If your vehicle has the content theft
-deterrent
system, your remote keyless entry transmitter will
have this feature.
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
lock your vehicle, the parking lamps will flash to let you
know the command has been received. If you press the
LOCK button again, within five seconds, the horn will
sound and the parking lamps will flash to let you know
the vehicle is already locked.
If you would like to change the way the parking lamps
and horn operate with remote lock confirmation, see
ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº
in the Index.
Remote Unlock Confirmation (Option)
If your vehicle has the content theft
-deterrent
system, your remote keyless entry transmitter will
have this feature.
When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter
to unlock your vehicle or to operate the optional power
sliding door(s), the parking lamps will flash to let you
know the command was received.If you would like to change the way the parking
lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation, see
ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº
in the Index.
Remote Alarm (Option)
When you press the horn button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the parking lamps will flash and the
horn will sound. This will allow you to attract attention,
if needed.
Press the horn button to stop the alarm from sounding.
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (Option)
If your vehicle has the
optional power sliding door,
your remote keyless entry
transmitter will have a
button that has a van
symbol on it. Press it to
open or close the sliding
door. See ªPower Sliding
Doorº later in this section.

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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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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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Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by
moving the manual lever down. Unlock it by moving
the lever up.
With power door locks, the sliding door lock has a delay
feature. See ªPower Door Locksº and ªMultifunction
Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº in the Index.
Power Sliding Door (Option)
With this option, you can open and close the sliding
door(s) with the switches inside your vehicle. If you
have the optional remote keyless entry system, you can
also operate the power sliding door(s) with your remote
keyless entry transmitter. See ªRemote Keyless Entry
Systemº in the Index.
CAUTION:
Leaving young children or pets unattended in
your vehicle can be dangerous. They could
operate the power sliding door. A child or others
could be injured. Do not leave children or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s),
turn the power to the sliding door off by pushing the
bottom of the power sliding door override switch.
If you have the optional dual power sliding doors,
push the bottom of both power sliding door switches
to turn off the power to both sliding doors.