2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette rear heat

Dual Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
direct the air¯ow inside of your vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining
air to the ¯oor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper
outlets and warmer air to the ¯oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
¯oor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the
vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of
objects that could obstruct air¯ow to the rear of
the vehicle.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see ªDefogging and
Defrostingº later in this section.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the fan. The fan must be
turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate.
:(Outside Air):Press this button to turn the
outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on,
outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. When
this mode is on, an indicator light in the button will
come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside
air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot
be used with the recirculation mode.
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These controls are overhead, on the control panel located
behind the driver's seat. A rear-seat passenger can use
these controls to personally adjust the temperature and
the fan speed for the rear-seating area.
The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned
to R (Rear) to allow the rear-seat passengers to use
the controls located on the control panel in the
rear-seating area. Performing this action disables the
fan knob on the switchbank. To return control to
that knob, turn the knob out of R.
Directing the Air¯ow
To direct the air¯ow to the rear-seating area, use the
right knob located on the main climate-control panel.
·Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the
rear of the vehicle through the overhead outlets.
·Select ¯oor, defog or defrost mode to direct air to
the rear of the vehicle through the ¯oor outlets.
Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning
and the ¯oor outlets are used for heating.
Selecting the Fan Speed
9
(Fan):Turn the fan knob on either rear fan control
to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease air¯ow
to the rear-seating area. Turn the fan knob on either rear
fan control to 0 or OFF to turn off the fan.
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This knob is located below
the main climate-control
system on the instrument
panel switchbank. Use
this knob to adjust the fan
speed for the rear-seat
passengers, from the
front-seating area.
These controls are overhead, on the control panel located
behind the front seats. A rear-seat passenger can use
these controls to personally adjust the temperature and
the fan speed for the rear-seating area.The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned
to R (Rear) to allow the rear-seat passengers to use
the controls located on the control panel in the
rear-seating area. If this fan knob is not in R when the
FAN or TEMP button is pressed, the rear control
panel will show DISABLED.
Directing the Air¯ow
To direct the air¯ow to the rear-seating area, use the
right knob located on the main climate-control panel.
·Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the
rear of the vehicle through the overhead outlets.
·Select ¯oor, defog or defrost mode to direct air to
the rear of the vehicle through the ¯oor outlets.
Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning
and the ¯oor outlets are used for heating.
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All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning
Message
Your vehicle may have this message. If it does, it will
come on when there is a spare tire on the vehicle, or
when the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on,
or when the rear differential ¯uid is overheating. This
message will go out when the differential ¯uid cools.
The all-wheel drive system will be disabled until the
compact spare tire is replaced by a full-size tire. If the
warning message is still on after putting on the full-size
tire, you need to reset the warning message. To reset the
warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on
again. If the message stays on, see your dealer right
away. See
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-10for more information.
Low Fuel Warning Message
If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on
and stay on until you add fuel.
If the warning message is still on after adding fuel,
you need to reset the warning message. To reset the
warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on.
If the message stays on, see your dealer. United StatesCanada
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CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the radio
display, it could be for one of the following reasons:
·It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
·You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
·The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
·The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour
and try again.
·There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
·The label may be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have an optional Digital Versatile
Disc (DVD) entertainment system. The entertainment
system works with the vehicle's audio system and
includes a DVD player, a video display screen,
headphones and a remote control. The entertainment
system also integrates the rear climate control and rear
seat audio functions.
Before You Drive
The video entertainment system is for passengers in the
second and third row seats only. The driver cannot
safely view the video screen while driving and should
not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions your
entertainment system will shut down until the temperature
is within the operating range. This protection feature will
keep your video components from being damaged while
the temperature is below-4ÉF (-20ÉC) or above
140ÉF (60ÉC). To resume operation, shut off the
entertainment system, pull down the video screen and
then heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is
within the operating range.
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Headphones
The entertainment system
includes dual channel,
wireless headphones.
The headphones have
an ON/OFF switch,
a channel A/B switch
and a volume control.
To use the headphones, turn the switch located on the
left side to ON. An indicator light located on the right
side will illuminate. If the light does not illuminate,
the batteries may need to be replaced. See ªBattery
Replacementº later in this section for more information.
Switch the headphones to OFF when not in use.
If you move too far forward, step out of the vehicle or
break the ªline of sightº between the headphones
and the display above the video screen, the sound in
the headphones will be degraded or will cut out entirely.If the system is shut off, or the headphones are out of
the ªline of sightº for more than three minutes,
the headphones will shut off automatically to preserve
battery life.
If the channel switch, located on the right side, is on A,
the headphones will play the DVD or auxiliary device.
See ªStereo RCA Jacksº later in this section for more
information. If the channel switch is on B, the
headphones will play the rear seat audio system.
See
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment
System) on page 3-92orRear Seat Audio (RSA)
(With Entertainment System) on page 3-94for more
information.
To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the
volume control located on the right side.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD
system operates automatically without any action
required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to
slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive
the vehicle as required. There may be a slight
engagement noise during hard use but this is normal.
During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may
be reduced to protect AWD system components. If the
vehicle is exposed to extended heavy AWD usage, the
AWD system will shut itself off to protect the system from
overheating. When the system cools down, the AWD
system will activate itself again automatically; this
cool-down can take up to 20 minutes depending on
outside temperature and vehicle use. See
All-Wheel
Drive Disable Warning Message on page 3-59.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer
but it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the ªdriver lost controlº accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
The traction of the tires against the road surface makes
it possible for the vehicle to change its path when
you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia
will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If
you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you
will understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you are
in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.
Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both
control systems Ð steering and braking Ð have to
do their work where the tires meet the road.
Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding
the hard braking can demand too much of those
places. You can lose control.
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Driving with a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you have a rear-most window open and you
pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon
monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle.
You can not see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness or death. See
Engine
Exhaust on page 2-42
. To maximize your safety
when towing a trailer:
·Have your exhaust system inspected for
leaks, and make necessary repairs before
starting on your trip.
·Keep the rear-most windows closed.
·If exhaust does come into your vehicle
through a window in the rear or another
opening, drive with your front, main heating
or cooling system on and with the fan on
any speed. This will bring fresh, outside air
into your vehicle. Do not use the climate
control setting for maximum air because it
only recirculates the air inside your vehicle.
See
Climate Control System on page 3-28.Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you will want to
get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
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