2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manuals

3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. If you do not wish to change the
current mode, you can either exit the programming
mode by following the instructions later in this section
or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
4. Turn the parking lamps on, then off to change the
current mode.
5. Turn the parking lamps on, then off until you hear
the number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
To arm or disarm the content theft-deterrent system, the
system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2, or 4
listed previously.
This feature allows you to customize the arming and
disarming of the content-theft deterrent system.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off
·The system will arm when you lock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry
transmitter. The key must be removed from the
ignition when you lock the doors or the
content theft-deterrent system will not arm.
·The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
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Mode 2:Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arm/Disarm Only
·The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key
must be removed from the ignition when you lock
the doors or the content theft-deterrent system
will not arm.
·The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your remote keyless entry transmitter.
While this mode provides increased security, it can be a
problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is
damaged, lost, or if it fails to operate for any reason
while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The
content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for
the engine to run while in Mode 2; your key can
no longer disarm the system.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
žsystem,
OnStaržwill not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle
if it has been programmed to Mode 2.Mode 3:Standard Arming and Disarming
·The system will arm when you lock the doors using
either power door lock switch while any door or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the
ignition.
·The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and
the key is removed from the ignition.
·The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1.
The mode may have been changed since then.
To determine the current mode, or to change the mode,
do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for
Entering Programming
Mode on page 2-61.
2. Insert your spare key fully into any door key
cylinder and turn it to the unlock position.
This step is necessary to prevent accidental
programming of this feature to Mode 2. Do not
program this feature to Mode 2 without ®rst reading
Mode 2 entirely. The door key cylinder must remain
in the unlock position during Steps 2 through 4.
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3. Press the button with the horn symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
4. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. If you do not wish to change the
current mode, you can either exit the programming
mode by following the instructions later in this section
or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
5. Press the panic button to change the current mode.
6. Press the panic button until you hear the number
of chimes corresponding to the mode selection
you want.
7. Remove your key from the door key cylinder.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
next in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode, turn the key from
ACCESSORY to OFF and put the BCM PRGRM fuse
back into the instrument panel fuse block.
After programming a feature, you can exit the
programming mode at anytime. Also, if your vehicle is
equipped with the content theft-deterrent system,
remember to arm the system before exiting.
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Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls are
located to the left of
the steering column and
are used to program
and recall the driver's
seat settings.
Adjust the driver's seat to the position you would like
for driving. Then press and hold memory button 1
for more than three seconds. A double beep will
sound when the memory is set.
To set the seat for a second driver, follow the previous
steps, but press button 2 instead.To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be
in PARK (P). Press and release the memory
button 1 or 2 corresponding to the desired driving
position. The seat will move to the position previously
stored for the identi®ed driver. You will hear one beep.
You can also store an exit position for each driver.
The exit position is programmed by moving the seat to
the desired exit position and then holding the EXIT
button for more than three seconds. The exit position
set will be for the most recently selected driving
position (1 or 2). A double beep will sound when the
memory is set. To use EXIT, your vehicle must be
in PARK (P). Press and release the EXIT button and the
seat will move to the exit position stored for the most
recently selected driver. You will hear one beep.
To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press
one of the three memory buttons or one of the power seat
controls located on the outboard side of the driver's seat.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-16
Interior Lamps..............................................3-18
Switchbanks.................................................3-23
Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-23
Overhead Console Switchbank.......................3-24
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-24
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-27
Climate Controls............................................3-28
Climate Control System.................................3-28
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-31
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-34
Rear Climate Control System
(Without Entertainment System)...................3-34
Rear Climate Control System
(With Entertainment System).......................3-36
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-39
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-41
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-42
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-43Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-44
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-45
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-46
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-47
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-47
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-48
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-49
Fuel Gage...................................................3-52
Message Center.............................................3-53
Service Traction System
Warning Message......................................3-53
Traction Active Message................................3-54
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Message......................................3-54
Charging System Indicator Message................3-55
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-55
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-56
Power Sliding Door Warning Message.............3-57
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-57
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-58
PASS-Key
žIII Security Message....................3-58
All-Wheel Drive Disable
Warning Message......................................3-59
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-59
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-60
Audio System(s).............................................3-63
Setting the Time...........................................3-63
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-74
Entertainment System....................................3-85
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Without Entertainment System)...................3-92
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(With Entertainment System).......................3-94Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-96
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-97
DVD Distortion.............................................3-98
Radio Reception...........................................3-98
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-98
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.........................3-99
Care of Your CD and DVD Player.................3-100
Cleaning Your DVD Player...........................3-100
Cleaning the Video Screen...........................3-100
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-100
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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-NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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