2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette center console

2-4 Side Window Latches
The rear of each side window swings open.
To open, push the latch
forward to release it, then
swing the window outward.
Press the center of the latch
to secure the window in the
open position.
To close, pull the center of the latch forward and then
close the latch. Press the center of the latch to secure the
window in the closed position.
Power Rear Quarter Windows
(If Equipped)
This switch, located in
the overhead console
switchbank, is used
for opening and
closing the power rear
quarter windows.
Press the textured part of the switch to open the
windows; both windows will open. The windows can
be opened fully or part way depending on how long
the switch is pressed.
Press the part of the switch with the symbol to close
both windows. The windows can be closed fully or part
way depending on how long the switch is pressed.
The ignition must be in RUN, ACCESSORY or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active,
to use the power rear quarter windows. See ªRetained
Accessory Power (RAP)º in the Index.

2-70 Front Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the overhead console.
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens
of the lamp. These lamps will come on each time you
open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps
override feature. See ªInterior Lamps Override Switchº
in the Index.
Rear Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner,
above the outboard seating positions.
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens
of the lamp.
There is also a reading lamp in the second row,
integrated with the dome lamp. To turn either reading
lamp on or off, press the button next to the lamp lens.
These lamps will not turn on if the interior lamps
override switch is on. See ªInterior Lamps Override
Switchº in the Index.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp is located in the center of your vehicle
and has two buttons to manually turn on and off the
lamp. The dome lamp will come on each time you
open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps
override feature. See ªInterior Lamps Override Switchº
in the Index.

2-74 Overhead Console (Option)
The optional front overhead console has reading lamps,
a switchbank, storage compartments, OnStar
System
buttons, an optional Driver Information Center (DIC)
and optional HomeLink

Transmitter buttons. For
information on the features listed see each of them in
the Index.
Storage Bin
At the base of the center instrument panel console, there
is a storage bin. To open the bin, lift the latch release
and the door will fold down.
Inside the bin, you will find a tray that slides out. Slide
the tray all the way toward the rear of the vehicle until
the tray locks onto the plastic tabs at the end of the
guide rails. The tray can hold CDs or cassettes in the
center area. You can also store cassettes in the left and
right side area. The tray can be removed for cleaning
or when you want to replace the selection of CDs or
cassettes. Slide the tray back into the storage bin before
closing the bin door. The tray can also be placed in the
glove box for locked storage if desired.

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Rear Fan Control
This option comes with the rear climate controls.
Keep the area around the base of the center instrument
panel console and the area between and under the front
seats free of objects that would obstruct airflow to the
rear of the vehicle.
The rear fan control
is located below the
climate control system,
in the switchbank.
Turn the fan control to the desired setting for the
amount of air to be directed to the rear of the vehicle.
The temperature of the air will be the same as the air
in the front of the vehicle. The rear fan control in the
instrument panel switchbank has an R setting which
allows the rear passengers to use the rear climate control
knobs to adjust the air through the rear air outlets.Rear Comfort Controls
The rear climate control knobs are located in the panel
above the driver's seat.
Turn the temperature knob counterclockwise to the
blue area for cooler air, or clockwise to the red area for
warmer air.
Turn the rear fan knob to adjust the force of air coming
through the rear outlets.
Select the desired climate control mode using the
directional controls on the instrument panel. See ªMode
Knobº earlier in this section. The mode you choose will
regulate both the front and rear climate control systems.

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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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The rear fan control in the instrument panel switchbank
has an R setting which allows the rear passengers to use
the rear climate controls to adjust the air through the
rear air outlets. If it is not in the R setting, the overhead
entertainment console display will show DISABLED
when the FAN or TEMP button is pressed.
Rear Fan Control
Keep the area around the base of the center instrument
panel console and the area between and under the front
seats free of objects that would obstruct airflow to the
rear of the vehicle.
Press the FAN button in the overhead entertainment
console to adjust the fan speed. The display will show
the current setting. Press the left and right arrow buttons
to cycle through the available settings: OFF, LOW,
MED and HIGH.
Rear Temperature Control
Press the TEMP button in the overhead entertainment
console to adjust the temperature of the air to the rear
seat. Press the left arrow button to make air cooler.
Press the right arrow button to make the air warmer.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.

3-11 Ventilation System
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running.
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Push
the outlet up or down to change the direction of the
airflow. Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by
opening and closing the louvers. Opening and closing
the louvers will also direct airflow from side to side.
The air
-flow through the vents can be shut off
completely by turning the thumbwheel next to each
outlet all the way down. You can also stop outside air
from entering the vehicle by turning the fan to OFF and
pressing the recirculation button.
Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow
or any other obstruction (such as leaves). This will
allow the heater and defroster to work much better,
reducing the chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.

When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the
fan knob to 5, the highest setting, for a few moments
before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts
of snow and moisture, and reduces
the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

Keep the area around the base of the center
instrument panel console and the air path under the
front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.

In cold weather, operating the system in the
outside air mode will improve the time it takes to
warm the vehicle.