2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette fuel pump

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Fuel Gage
United States Canada
When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little
fuel left, but you should get more soon.
If your fuel is low, the warning message in the message
center will come on. See ªLow Fuel Warning Messageº
later in this section.Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have
left when the ignition is on.
Here are four things that some owners ask about.
All these things are normal and do not indicate that
anything is wrong with the fuel gage.

At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads full.

It takes a little more (or less) fuel to fill up than the
gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full,
but it took more (or less) than half of the tank's
capacity to fill it.

The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking
or speeding up.

The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition
is turned off.

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CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.

Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.

Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and
other fasteners. ªEnglishº and ªmetricº
fasteners can be easily confused. If you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or fall off. You could be hurt.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of
your vehicle.
Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet
specifications which were developed by the American
Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and
endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
Association for better vehicle performance and engine
protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification
could provide improved driveability and emission control
system performance compared to other gasolines.
In Canada, look for
the ªAuto Makers'
Choiceº label on the
fuel pump.
Canada Only

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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
The malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE
SOON or CHECK ENGINE light) will come on if the
fuel cap is not properly installed.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:

Dispense gasoline only into
approved containers.

Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.

Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.

Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.

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Maxi Fuse Usage
5 IGN MAIN 1 Ignition Switch to Fuses
(Instrument Panel): ABS/TCS
IGN, CRUISE, DRL, ELEC
PRNDL, IGN 1, PSD, SIR,
T/SIG and PCM [IGN MAIN
Relay (Underhood Electrical
Center Fuses: A/C CLU, ELEK
IGN, IGN 1
-U/H, INJ, TCC)]
6 COOL FAN 1 Coolant Fans
7 BATT MAIN 1 Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS
MOD BATT, CIGAR/DLC, CTSY
LAMP, FRT PWR SCKT, PWR
LOCK, PWR MIRROR and RR
PWR SCKT
8 IGN MAIN 2 Ignition Switch to Fuses (I/P):
BCM PRGRM, FRT HVAC
LOW/MED BLWR, FRT
WPR/WSHR, HVAC/DRL,
MALL/RADIO/DIC,
PWR QRT VENT, RR HVAC,
RR WPR/WSHR, SWC ACCY
and PWR WDO Circuit BreakerMini Relays Usage
9 COOL FAN RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
10 COOL FAN 2 LH FAN 2
11 IGN MAIN FUSES: A/C CLU, IGN 1
-U/H,
INS, ELEK IGN, TCC
12 COOL FAN 1 RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
Micro Relays Usage
13 A/C CLU A/C Clutch
14 FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
15 Not Used
16 HORN Horn
17 FOG LAMP LH Fog Lamp, RH Fog Lamp,
Fog Lamp Indicator
Mini Fuse Usage
18 INJ Fuel Injectors 1
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19 SPARE Not Used
20 SPARE Not Used

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Mini Fuse Usage
21 IGN1
-UH Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve,
Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2,
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
22 SPARE Not Used
23 SPARE Not Used
24 SPARE Not Used
25 ELEK IGN Ignition Control Module (ICM)
26 SPARE Not Used
27 B/U LAMP Transaxle Range Switch to
Back
-up Lamps
28 A/C CLU A/C CLU Relay to A/C
Compressor Clutch Oil
29 RADIO Driver Information Display,
Heater A/C Control, Radio,
Rear Side Door Actuator Control
Motor, Remote Control Door
Lock Receiver (RCDLR),
Security Indicator Lamp and
Theft
-Deterrent Shock SensorMini Fuse Usage
30 ALT SENSE Generator
31 TCC Automatic Transaxle (Torque
Converter Clutch Solenoids)
Stoplamp Switch to PCM
32 FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Relay
33 ECM SENSE Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
34 Not Used
35 FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay
36 HORN Horn Relay
37 PARK LP Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Control Module, Headlamps and
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
Theft
-Deterrent Relay to Headlamps
38 Not Used
39 AIR Not Used
Diodes
A/C
CLU DIODE Air Conditioning Clutch Diode
40 Mini Fuse Puller