2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette air conditioning

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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-2 Comfort Controls
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-2 Air Conditioning with Temperature Control
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-3 Air Conditioning with Dual Temperature
Control (Option)
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-5 Air Conditioning
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-6 Heating
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-6 Defogging and Defrosting
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-7 Rear Window Defogger
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-7 Rear Climate Control (Vehicles without the
Entertainment System) (Option)
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-9 Rear Climate Control (Vehicles with the
Entertainment System) (Option)
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-11 Ventilation System
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-12 Audio Systems
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-12 Setting the Clock
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-13 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and
Automatic Tone Control3
-21 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Radio Data
Systems (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control
(If Equipped)
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-32 AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc
Player with Programmable Equalization and
Radio Data Systems (RDS) (If Equipped)
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-42 Entertainment System (Option)
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-49 Rear Seat Audio (Vehicles without the
Entertainment System) (If Equipped)
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-51 Rear Seat Audio (Vehicles with the
Entertainment System) (Option)
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-53 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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-54 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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-54 Understanding Radio Reception
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-55 Tips About Your Audio System
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-56 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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-57 Care of Your Compact Discs and DVDs
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-57 Care of Your Compact Disc and DVD Player
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-57 Fixed Mast Antenna

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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you.
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has
a flow
-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Air Conditioning with Temperature Control
Fan Knob
The left knob is the fan knob and is used to select 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 the knob clockwise
toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob
counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob is used to select the direction of the air
flowing into the vehicle.
(Vent): This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cooler air is directed toward your
upper body through the front instrument panel outlets,
while warmer air is directed through the floor ducts.
(Floor): 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.

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(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
vehicle's larger windshield area.
(Defrost): This setting directs most of the air to the
windshield and side window vents.
Mode Buttons
(Outside Air): Press this button to send outside
air into your vehicle. The light in the button will glow
when outside air is in use. Using this setting while trying
to defrost or defog the windows will help clear the vents
of moisture. While floor, defog or defrost mode is
selected, the system will automatically go to outside
air mode.
(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light in
the button will glow when recirculation is in use. You
may use this setting to limit odors entering your vehicle.
Operating the Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
(HVAC) system in the recirculation mode may cause
fogging of the vehicle's windows when the weather is
cold and damp. To clear the fog, switch the HVAC
system to either the defog or defrost mode and increase
the fan speed. To avoid re
-fogging of the windows,
operate the HVAC system in the outside air mode.
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn
the air conditioning compressor on and off. The light in
the button will glow when the air conditioning is in use.
Air Conditioning with Dual Temperature
Control (Option)
Fan Knob
The left knob is the fan knob and is used to select
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.

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Mode Buttons
(Outside Air): Press this button to send outside
air into your vehicle. The light in the button will glow
when outside air is in use. Using this setting while trying
to defrost or defog the windows will help clear the vents
of moisture. While floor, defog or defrost mode is
selected, the system will automatically go to outside air
mode.
(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light in
the button will glow when recirculation is in use. You
may use this setting to limit odors entering your vehicle.
Operating the Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
(HVAC) system in the recirculation mode may cause
fogging of the vehicle's windows when the weather is
cold and damp. To clear the fog, switch the HVAC
system to either the defog or defrost mode and increase
the fan speed. To avoid re
-fogging of the windows,
operate the HVAC system in the outside air mode.
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn
the air conditioning compressor on and off. The light in
the button will glow when the air conditioning is in use.
Air Conditioning
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 recirculation buttons and
move the temperature control 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 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's engine compartment when it is idling or
after it has been turned off. This is normal.

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Rear Air Vents
To maximize airflow through the rear floor outlet, place
the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward
position. See ªAdjusting Rear Seatsº in the Index.
The vent behind the left rear seat is the cold air return
vent. Be sure to keep it free of obstructions.
Keep the area around the base of the center instrument
panel console, between and under the front seats, free of
objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear.
Rear Climate Control (Vehicles with the
Entertainment System) (Option)
If you have the optional rear entertainment system, the
rear seat passengers can control the temperature and the
amount of air directed to the rear of the vehicle. You can
also adjust the amount of air directed to the rear of the
vehicle using the front fan knob.
When it's cold outside, set the main climate control
mode knob to floor, defog or defrost to send air to the
rear of the vehicle through the floor ducts.
Set the main climate control mode knob to vent or
bi
-level to send air to the rear of the vehicle through the
headliner outlets.
To send conditioned air to the rear of the vehicle, press
the A/C button on the main climate controls. If you do not
select air conditioning, air directed to the rear of the
vehicle will be cabin temperature.

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
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-3 Fuel
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-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
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-5 Filling Your Tank
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-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-12 Engine Oil
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-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-19 Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If
Equipped)
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-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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-26 Engine Coolant
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-29 Radiator Pressure Cap
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-30 Power Steering Fluid
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-31 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-32 Brakes6
-35 Battery
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-36 Bulb Replacement
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-43 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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-45 Tires
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-53 Appearance Care
6
-53 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-57 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-60 Underbody Maintenance
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-60 Chemical Paint Spotting
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-61 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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-62 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-63 Electrical System
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-71 Replacement Bulbs
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-71 Capacities and Specifications
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-72 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
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-72 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Mini Fuse Usage
29 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 Sensor
30 Generator
31 Automatic Transaxle (Torque Converter
Clutch Solenoids) Stoplamp Switch
to Powertrain Control Module
32 Fuel Pump Relay
33 Powertrain Control Module
34 Radio
35 Fog Lamp Relay
36 Horn RelayMini Fuse Usage
37 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Control Module, Headlamps and
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
Theft
-Deterrent Relay to Headlamps
38 Not Used
39 AIR
Diodes

Air Conditioning Clutch Diode
40 Mini Fuse Puller

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Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Capacity
If you do your own service work, you'll need the proper
service manual. See ªDoing Your Own Service Workº in
the Index for additional information. It is recommended
that service work on your air conditioning system be
performed by a qualified technician.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Systems
Front A/C 1.7 lbs. (0.8 kg). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and Rear A/C 2.2 lbs. (1.0 kg). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter A-1208C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter PF47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter (2) GM Part No. 52482929. . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs 41
-940* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.060 inches (1.5 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Length 24.0 inches (60.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type Shepherd's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade (Backglass)
Length 16.0 inches (40.6 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type Shepherd's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* ACDelco

part number.