2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette brake light

Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle's system is not a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you do not want. You would not be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake ®rmly on both vehicles involved
in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in
NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the accessory power outlet. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that aren't needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on
each vehicle.
You will not need to access your battery for jump
starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump
starting terminal for that purpose.
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(A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter ªLTº
as the ®rst two characters in the tire size means a light
truck tire engineered to standards set by the U. S.
Tire and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example,
if the tire size aspect ratio is ª75,º as shown in item ªCº
of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall
is 75% as high as it is wide.(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter
ªRº means radial ply construction; the letter ªDº means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter ªBº
means belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:The service description
indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire.
The load index can range from 1 to 279. Speed ratings
range from ªAº to ªZº. The light truck tire size example
above shows dual or single tire con®gurations.Tire Terminology and De®nitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire's height to
its width. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
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Fuse Usage
PASS KEY PASS-Key
žIII System
PWR LOCK Power Door Locks
HTD MIRROR Heated Mirrors
RH T/LP Not Used
RR FOG LP Not Used
CIGAR/DIC/
APO FRTCigarette Lighter, DIC, Front
Auxiliary Power Outlets, Data Link
T/SIG Turn Signal Switch
PWR QTR
VENTInterior Lamp and Multifunction
Switch (Power Vent Switch),
Auto Level
FRT/WPR/
WSHRWindshield Wiper/Washer Motor
and Switch
HAZARD Hazard Switch
RR PWR SCKTRear Electric Accessory Plug
Housing
DRLDaytime Running Lamp Control
Module
LH T/LP Not Used
Fuse Usage
RR DEFOG/
HTD MIRRORRear Window Defogger Relay,
Heated Mirrors
ON STAR OnStar
ž
SIR In¯atable Restraint Control Module
HVAC
BLOWERHeater-A/C Control
MALL
CLUSTERInstrument Cluster, Body Control
Module, Electronic Level Control
(ELC) Sensor and Relay, Theft,
Door Ajar
STOP LAMP Stoplamp Switch
CLUSTER
BATTModule/Electronic Brake Control
Module/Electronic Brake Traction
Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM)
ENHANCED
EVAP/AWDEvaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Vent Solenoid Valve,
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Blank Not Used
ELC/TRAILERELC Air Compressor and ELC
Height Sensor, Trailer Harness
CTSY LAMP Courtesy Lamp
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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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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-96
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-98
Automatic Door Locks.....................................2-62
Automatic Level Control...................................4-38
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-34
B
Backing Up....................................................4-44
Battery..........................................................5-41
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-8
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-22
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Before You Drive............................................3-85
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-9
Brake
Parking......................................................2-37
System Warning Light..................................3-46
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-30
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-52Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps.................................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps.................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-70
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-8
Canceling the Sliding Door
Security Lock..............................................2-16
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-108
Captain Chairs, Rear.......................................1-14
Carbon Monoxide...................4-26, 4-38, 2-21, 2-42
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-95
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-98
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-100
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-99
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-22
Carrier Assembly-Differential
(Rear Drive Module)....................................5-49
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-71
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-71
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-50
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-50
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-28
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-39
Ignition Positions.............................................2-31
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-48
In¯ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-67
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-42
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Switchbank.................................................3-23
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-18
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-102
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-18
Interior Lamps Override...................................3-19
JJump Starting.................................................5-42
KKeyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-16
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lamps on Reminder........................................3-16
Lap Belt........................................................1-38
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-28, 1-39
Last Door Closed Locking................................2-12
Last Door Locking...........................................2-63
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-59
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-61
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-13
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-40
Liftgate..........................................................2-21
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-45
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-47
Brake System Warning.................................3-46
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-49
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-44
TCS Warning Light......................................3-47
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning..................................................3-47
Lighted Vanity Mirror.......................................2-25
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
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T
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-54
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-47
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-96
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-26
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-26
PASS-Key
žIII .............................................2-28
PASS-KeyžIII Operation..............................2-28
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-58
Tire Size.......................................................5-63
Tire Terminology and De®nitions........................5-64
Tires.............................................................5-58
Buying New Tires........................................5-70
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-91
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-76
In¯ation - Tire Pressure................................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-33
Top Strap......................................................1-56
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-57
Torque Lock...................................................2-40
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-41
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-31
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31
Traction
Active Message...........................................3-54
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-47
Service Traction System Warning
Message.................................................3-53
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-42
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-46
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-34
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)..................5-48
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