2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette power steering

Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel
fuse block is located to
the right of the glove
box on the end of the
instrument panel.
Pull the door open to access the instrument panel
fuse block.
Fuse Usage
SWC
BACKLIGHTSteering Wheel Radio Control
Switches (Illumination)
PCM/PASS
KEY/CLUSTERInstrument Cluster to PRNDL
Indicators
PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control Mirror Switch
CRUISECruise Control Module, Switch
and Release Switch
Blank Not Used
PCM/CRANKPowertrain Control Module (PCM),
Ignition Crank
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Additional Required Services (cont'd)
Service25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Engine cooling system service (or
every 5 years, whichever occurs
®rst).
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).·
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.·
Maintenance Footnotes
²The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
#Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle
shift linkage and the underbody contact points and
linkage.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, cha®ng, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect drum brake linings for wear or cracks.
Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel
cylindeers, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking
brake adjustment.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, cha®ng, etc.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name,
part number or speci®cation may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certi®ed for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine
the proper viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil
on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
DEX-COOL
žCoolant.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-22.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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A
Accessory In¯ator...........................................5-74
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-27
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-37
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-100
Adjusting the Captain's Chairs
(Second Row).............................................1-14
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................................3-66, 3-76
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-45
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-70
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-76
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-78
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-75
What Will You See After an
Air Bag In¯ates?......................................1-76
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-75
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-72
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).............................................7-10
All-Wheel Drive......................................5-48, 5-91
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message..........3-59
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-10
AM ...............................................................3-98
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-100Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...............3-47
Appearance Care............................................5-92
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-98
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-92
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-95
Finish Damage............................................5-98
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-98
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-98
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-99
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System.................................2-67
Arming Con®rmation........................................2-27
Arming with the Power Lock Switch...................2-26
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter.................................................2-27
Arming with Your Key......................................2-27
Audio Speakers..............................................3-87
Audio System(s).............................................3-63
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-97
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-98
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-100
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-99
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-100
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-74
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)........................3-92, 3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-63
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Engine Speci®cations.....................................5-109
Entering Programming Mode............................2-61
Entertainment System......................................3-85
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-100
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-100
DVD Distortion............................................3-98
Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-50
Event Data Records (EDR)..............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-20
Exiting Programming Mode...............................2-69
Express-Down Window....................................2-24
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-45
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
FFilter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station.......3-67, 3-77
Finding a Station....................................3-65, 3-75
Finish Care....................................................5-96
Finish Damage...............................................5-98
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-100
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-76Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flip and Fold Rear Seats.................................. 1-8
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM ...............................................................3-98
Fog Lamps....................................................3-18
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks.............1-9, 1-14
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-19
Following Distance..........................................4-44
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-21
Front Seat Storage Net....................................2-54
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-52
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Message.................................3-59
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-101
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-48
Fuel..........................................................3-52
Speedometer..............................................3-43
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-47
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-50
Glove Box.....................................................2-51
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
H
Hatch Ajar Warning Message............................3-58
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-101
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50Headphones...................................................3-86
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hitches..........................................................4-42
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-47
HomeLinkžTransmitter, Programming................2-48
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-25
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-30
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-31
How to Add Fluid Automatic
Transaxle Fluid...........................................5-22
How to Check................................................5-68
How to Check Automatic
Transaxle Fluid...........................................5-20
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter..............................................5-18
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-27
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
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PASS-KeyžIII Security Message.......................3-58
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-69
Playing a CD.........................................3-71, 3-80
Playing a Speci®c Loaded CD..........................3-81
Playing the Radio...................................3-64, 3-74
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-27
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Eight-Way Seats........................................... 1-4
Electrical System.......................................5-101
Rear Quarter Windows.................................2-25
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-4
Sliding Door................................................2-17
Sliding Door Warning Message......................3-57
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-24
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-45
Primary Radio Controls....................................3-92
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................................................2-12
Programmable Modes.............2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-64,
2-65, 2-66, 2-67
Programming Mode
Entering.....................................................2-61
Exiting.......................................................2-69
Programming the HomeLink
žTransmitter...........2-48
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-27
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-25
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-67, 3-77
Radio Messages.....................................3-69, 3-80
Radios..........................................................3-63
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-98
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-100
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-99
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-74
Rear Seat Audio..................................3-92, 3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-63
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-96
Understanding Reception..............................3-98
RDS Messages......................................3-68, 3-79
Rear Climate Control System...................3-34, 3-36
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message....................3-58
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-22
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-42
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...........................3-92, 3-94
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-39
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Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada.....................3-49
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-78
Setting Preset Stations............................3-65, 3-75
Setting the Temperature...........................3-36, 3-38
Setting the Time.............................................3-63
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-66, 3-76
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-98
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-38
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-41
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-30
Skidding........................................................4-14
Sliding Door Delayed Locking...........................2-13
Sliding Door Lock...........................................2-14
Sliding Door, Power........................................2-17
Sliding Door Security Lock...............................2-15
Sliding Doors, Dual.........................................2-13
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-93
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-43
Split Bench Seats............................................. 1-9
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-32Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-97
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-87
Storage Areas................................................2-51
Compact Overhead Console..........................2-52
Convenience Center.....................................2-58
Convenience Net.........................................2-56
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-52
Front Seat Storage Net................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-51
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-54
Overhead Console.......................................2-53
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-56
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-87
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-88
Stowable Seat................................................1-19
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-25
Switchbanks...................................................3-23
Overhead Console.......................................3-24
Instrument Panel.........................................3-23
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