2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE belt

Capacities and Specifications .......................... 5-1 03
Captain Chairs. Rear
....................................... 1-13
Carbon Monoxide
................... 4-26, 4-36, 2-22, 2-43
Care of
Safety Belts
................................................ 5-90
Care of Your
Cassette Tape Player
................................. 3-103
CD and DVD Player
................................... 3-104
CDs and DVDs ......................................... 3-104
Cargo Lamp
................................................... 3-20
Carrier Assembly-Differential
(Rear Drive Module)
.................................... 5-51
Cassette Tape Messages
................................. 3-77
Cassette Tape Player Service
........................... 6-10
CD Adapter Kits
............................................. 3-78
Chains, Tires
.................................................. 5-67
Change Engine Oil Message
............................ 3-56
Charging System Indicator Message
.................. 3-54
Check
Checking Coolant
............................................ 5-24
Checking or Replacing the Engine Air CleanedFilter
......................................... 5-1 9
Checking Things Under the Hood
...................... 5-10
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............. 1-37
Engine Light
............................................... 3-47
PhneLinm Enm;nn A:I VI l~ur\iIly Li lyll IG VI1 4- I y. 4A ........................................
Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-77
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................... 5-93 Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems
............................... 1-51
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-48
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
.......................... 1-58
Older Children
.......................................... 1-45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System
................................ 1-60
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Seat Position
........................................... 1-64
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position
............................... 1-60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position
................................... 1-66
Top Strap
................................................... 1-55
Where to Put the Restraint
........................... 1-54
Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-87
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................ 5-90
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-93
Video Screen
............................................ 3-105
VVedll IelsLI Ips 5-YU
Your DVD Player ....................................... 3-105
Cleaning Exterior LampsILenses
....................... 5-91
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment
................. 3-37
Dual
.......................................................... 3-28
-I--- iup S+m clap Anchor L~atio~~ 1-56 ............................
Cleaning
I A r- -11- - .._I .. I .. 1- ..............................................
Climate Control System ................................... 3-25
3

Door Ajar Warning Message
................................. 3-57
Last Door Closed Locking
............................. 2-1 1
Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-10
Power Sliding Door
...................................... 2-1 6
Power Sliding Warning Message
.................... 3-56
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-1 2
Position, Safety Belt
..................................... 1-28
Dual Sliding
Doors
....................................... 2-13
Locks
.......................................................... 2-9
Driver
Driver Information Center (DIC)
......................... 3-60
Driving
At Night
.................................................. 4-17
City
........................................................ 4-21
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-3
Freeway
..................................................... 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
.............................. 4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads
........................... 4-1 8
Winter
........................................................ 4-26
Driving On Grades
.......................................... 4-42
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
............... 4-20
Driving with a Trailer
....................................... 4-40
Dual Trip Odometers
....................................... 3-41
ZrkiGCJ Gfi Sncjiiv Gi- kl3 4-a
Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-20
Dual Climate Control System
............................ 3-28
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DVD
Care of Your
.......................................... 3-104
Care
of Your DVD Player ............................ 3-104
Cleaning the Video Screen
.......................... 3-105
Cleaning Your DVD Player .......................... 3-105
Distortion
.................................................. 3-1 03
Entertainment System
.................................. 3-91
DVD Player
.................................................... 3-94
E
Eight-Way Power Seats ..................................... 1-3
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-96
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-96
Headlamp Wiring
......................................... 5-96
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-96
Maintenance Programs
............................. 3-50
Air CleanedFilter
...................... ........ 5-19
Battery ....................................................... 5-43
Change Oil Message
................................... 3-56
Coolant
...................................................... 5-23
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-35
Emissions Inspection and
Engine
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-47
Cnn!ant Temperature G2ge ........................... 3-47
5

Engine (cont.)
Coolant Temperature Warning Message
.......... 3-53
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-1 4
Engine Compartment Overview
.... ........... 5-12
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-43
Low Oil Level Message
................................ 3-55
Oil
............................................................. 5-14
Overheating
................................................ 5-26
Starting
...................................................... 2-34
Engine Coolant Level Check
............................. 6-10
Engine Oil Additives
......................... ....... 5-17
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Engine Oil Level Check
................................... 6-10
Engine Specifications
..................................... 5-1 04
Entering Programming Mode
............................ 2-63
Entertainment System
...................................... 3-91
Cleaning the Video Screen
.......................... 3-105
Cleaning Your DVD Player
.......................... 3-105
DVD Distortion
.......................................... 3-103
Entry Lighting
................................................. 3-18
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons
.............................. 2-52
Exit Lighting
................................................... 3-19
Exiting Programming Mode
............................... 2-71
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-25
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-44
Exterior Lamps
............................................... 3-1 4
F
FabricKarpet ................................................. 5-87
Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-19
Filter
Finding
a PTY Station
..................... 3.67. 3.74. 3-83
Finding a Station
............................ 3-65, 3-72, 3-81
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-91
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-92
Fixed Mast Antenna
....................................... 3-105
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-69
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-70
Flip and Fold Rear Seats
.................................. 1-7
Fluid Automatic Transaxle
..................................... 5-20
Power Steering
........................................... 5-37
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-38
FM
.............................................................. 3-103
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-16
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
............. 1-8, 1-14
Folding the Seatback
....................................... 1-18
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-41
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Front Reading Lamps
...... ........................ 3-19
Front Seat Storage Net
................................ 2-55
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives
................. .......................... 5-6
California Fuel
....................................... 5-6

How to Use This Manual ................... .... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 1-27
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-27
If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-49
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-49
If You Are Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
....... 4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-37
Your
Engine
................................................ 5-28
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-28
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-32
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-13
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-48
Inflation
- Tire Pressure ................................... 5-61
Inspection Brake System
............................................. 6-15
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-14
Fuel System
............................................... 6-14
Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-14
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
..................................... 6-14 Inspection
(cont.)
Throttle System
........................................... 6-15
Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and
Carrier Assembly-Differential
(Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive
........... 6-15
Instrument Panel Cluster
..........................................
Overview ......................................
Switchbank ....................................
Instrument Panel Brightness ................
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...............
Interior Lamps ...................................
Interior Lamps Control ........................
Interior Lamps Override ......................
Interior Plastic Components .................
....
.......... 3-40
........... 3-4
.......... 3-21
.......... 3-17
.......... 5-97
.......... 3-17
.......... 3-17
.......... 3-17
.......... 5-89
Jump Starting
......................... . 5-44
Key Lock Cylinders Service
................. .... .......... 6-11
Keyless Entry System
....................................... 2-5
Keys
............................................................... 2-3

L
Lamps Exterior
..... ......................................... 3-14
Lamps on Reminder
........................................ 3-14
Lap-§boulder Belt ................................... 1-28, 1-39
Interior
....................................................... 3-1 7
Lap Belt ........................................................ 1-37
Last Door Closed Locking
................................ 2-1 1
Last Door Locking ........................................... 2-65
LATCH System Child Restraints
......................................... 1-58
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System
................................... 1-60
Leather ......................................................... 5-89
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Liftgate
.......................................................... 2-22
Light
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-43
LeavifiCJ
YGl.i7 L'shicle ....................................... L- n-i I3
Engine Running .......................................... 2-41
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-45
ut ane 3~31~1 I I v V~II I 111 3-44
Malfunction indicator .................. .......... 3-47
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-42
TCS Warning Light
...................................... 3-46
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
.......... 3-46
Lighted Vanity Mirror
....................................... 2-26
ne-i*- n a IAI - : .................................
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-34
Lockout Deterrent
........................................... 2-65
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-13
Locks
Automatic Door
........................................... 2-64
Door
........................................................... 2-9
Last Door Closed Locking
............................. 2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-13
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-13
Power Door
................................................ 2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-12
Loss
of Control ............................................... 4-16
Low Engine Oil Level Message
......................... 3-55
Low Fuel Warning Message
............................. 3-59
Low Oil Pressure Message ............................... 3-54
Luggage Carrier
.............................................. 2-56
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 05
Maintenance Schedule
At Fach F!!d Fill .................. ........... c;-!c!
At Least Once a Month ............. ........ 6-10
At Least Once a Year
........... ........ 6-11
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-10
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-15
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
9

PASS-Key@ Ill Security Message ....................... 3-58
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-76
Playing a Compact Disc
.................. 3-69, 3-78, 3-86
Playing a Specific Loaded
Compact Disc
............................................. 3-87
Playing the Radio
........................... 3-64, 3-71 , 3-80
Power
Programmable Modes
. ~ ~ ~ ~ ............................... 2-70
Accessory Outlets
..................... ... 3-24
Door Locks
.............................. ....... 2-10
Eight-Way Seats
....................... ..... 1-3
Electrical System
................... ... 5-96
Rear Quarter Windows
.......................... 2-26
Six-Way Seats
.............................................. 1-3
Sliding Door
................................................ 2-16
Sliding Door Warning Message
...................... 3-56
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-37
Windows
......................................... .... 2-25
Power Steering
............................................... 4-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt
................................ 1-44
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-1 2
Primary
Radio Controls
.................................... 3-98
Programmable Modes
............. 2-63, 2-64, 2-65, 2-66,
Programming Mode 2-67, 2-69
Entering
..................................................... 2-63
Exiting
....................................................... 2-71
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
............. 2-50
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-26
R
Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-26
Radio Messages
..................................... 3-69, 3-76
Radios
.......................................................... 3-63
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
............... 3-103
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
................ 3-104
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
....................... 3-104
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-71
Radio with CD
............................................ 3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD
................................ 3-80
Rear Seat Audio
................................ 3-98, 3-100
Setting the Time
.......................................... 3-63
Theft-Deterrent
.......................................... 3-1 01
Understandinq Reception
............................ 3-1 03
RDS
Rear
Rear Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear u
Messages .............................. 3-68, 3-75, 3-85
Climate Control System
................... 3-32, 3-34
Hatch Ajar Warning Message
.................... 3-58
Reading Lamps
...................................... 3-20
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
...................... 1-42
Seat Audio
................................... 3-98, 3-100
Seat Operation
......................................... 1-7
Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............. 1-39
Seat Passengers, Safety Belts
.................. 1-39
12

Rear Seat Radio Controls ...................... 3-98, 3-100
Rear Storage Area
.......................................... 2-58
Rear Window Defogger
............................ 3-27, 3-30
Rearview Mirrors
............................................. 2-45
Reclining Seatbacks
.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-32
Remote Alarm
.................................................. 2-7
Remote Control
.............................................. 3-96
Remote Driver Unlock Control
........................... 2-66
Remote Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation
............ 2-6
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
............... 2-67
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
................. 2-7
Removing the Captain’s Chairs
......................... 1-15
Removing the Convenience Center
.................... 2-60
iiert-rouiny
the Fiat Tire and insiaiiing the
Spare Tire
.................................................. 5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools ................... 5-71
Removing the Split Bench Seat
........................ 1-10
Removing the Stowable Seat
............................ 1-1 9
Removing the Wheel Covers
............................ 5-76
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-57
Fiepiacing i3rake System
Faris .......................... 5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
.............................................. 1-77
Replacing the Captain’s Chairs
........... ... 1-16 Replacing
the Convenience Center
.... .... 2-60
Replacing the Stowable Seat
........................ 1-20
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government
................................... 7-9
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government
.............................. 7-9
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button
....... 2-53
Resetting Defaults
........................................... 2-53
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
...................... 2-21
Replacing
the Split Bench Seat
............. .... 1-11
Restraint System Check
................................... 6-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.... .... 1-77
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
.......................................... 1-77
Checking
.................................................... 1-77
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-77
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-6
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-33
Retro-Active Reset
.......................................... 3-42
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts
...... 1-37
Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get
It Out ................... 4-31
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-44
Restraint
Systems
n--A-. A- 1r1uaua1uc
13

S
Safety Belt Pretensioners
........................................... 1-44
Reminder Light
...................... , .... ....... 3-42
Care
of ...................................................... 5-90
Center Passenger Position
............................ 1-37
Driver Position
............................................ 1-28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
................ 1-27
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-26
Safety Belts
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
.........., ... 1-42
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-37
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-36
Rear Seat Passengers
......................... 1-39
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-44
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
....................... 1-22
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-40
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5
Seats Captain Chairs
............................................ 1-1 3
Eight-Way Power Seats
.................................. 1-3
Flip and Fold Feature
.................................... 1-7
Head Restraints
............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-4
Manual
........................................................ 1-2 Seats (cont.)
Memory
............................................. 2-72
Rear Seat Operation
...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Seats
................................ 1-3
Split Bench Seats
..................................... 1-8
Stowable Seat
............................................ 1-18
Center Seat Position
.................... , ........ 1-64
Designed for the LATCH System
... ........ 1-60
Rear Outside Seat Position
....................... 1-60
Right Front Seat Position
.......................... 1-66
Security Message, PASS-Key@
Ill ...................... 3-58
Security While You Travel
.................................. 7-5
Selecting the Fan Speed
......................... 3-33, 3-35
Service
........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light
....................................... 3-47
Publications Ordering Information
................... 7-10
Traction System Warning Message
................. 3-52
Service Bulletins
............................................. 7-10
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada
.................. 3-47
Service Manuals
............................................. 7-10
Setting Preset PTYs
........................................ 3-84
Setting Preset Stations
.................... 3-65, 3-72, 3-81
Securing
a Child Restraint
14