2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette check oil

Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals speci®ed to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOLžcoolant mixture if necessary.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-22for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper ¯uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire In¯ation Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
in¯ated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. See
Tires on page 5-58for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Push, pull and then try to rotate or turn
the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. See
Changing a
Flat Tire on page 5-76.
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CD Messages........................................3-73, 3-85
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-37
Chains, Tires..................................................5-74
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-56
Charging System Indicator Message..................3-55
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-49
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-78
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-98
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-52
Infants and Young Children...........................1-48
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers
for Children (LATCH System).....................1-59
Older Children.............................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Center Seat Position.................................1-65
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position........................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-67
Top Strap...................................................1-56
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-57
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-55Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-92
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-98
Video Screen............................................3-100
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Your DVD Player.......................................3-100
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-97
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-96
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-92
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-94
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-94
Cleaning Leather............................................5-94
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-94
Cleaning Tires................................................5-98
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-94
Cleaning Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades..............................................5-97
Climate Control System...................................3-28
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment...........................................3-39
Dual..........................................................3-31
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-34
Rear..................................................3-34, 3-36
Compact Overhead Console.............................2-52
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-91
Compass Variance..........................................3-60
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-26
Content Theft-Deterrent System........................2-66
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Door (cont.)
Power Sliding Door......................................2-17
Power Sliding Warning Message....................3-57
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-28
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-60
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-15
City...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Winter........................................................4-26
Driving On Grades..........................................4-45
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-27
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-19
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-19
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-43
Dual Climate Control System............................3-31
Dual Trip Odometers.......................................3-43
DVD
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-100
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-100
Distortion....................................................3-98
Entertainment System..................................3-85
DVD Player....................................................3-89E
Eight-Way Power Seats..................................... 1-4
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-100
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Headlamp Wiring.......................................5-101
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................5-101
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-101
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-51
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-41
Change Oil Message...................................3-56
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-49
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-33
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-48
Coolant Temperature Warning Message..........3-54
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-42
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-25
Starting......................................................2-32
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
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Lockout Deterrent...........................................2-63
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Locks
Automatic Door...........................................2-62
Door........................................................... 2-9
Last Door Closed Locking.............................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-13
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-59
Low Oil Pressure Message...............................3-55
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-54
MMaintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-46
Making Turns.................................................4-44
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-49
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Memory Seat.................................................2-70
Message
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning....................3-59
Center.......................................................3-53
Change Engine Oil......................................3-56
Charging System Indicator............................3-55
Door Ajar Warning.......................................3-57
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-54
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-59
Low Oil Pressure.........................................3-55
PASS-Key
žIII Security.................................3-58
Power Sliding Door Warning.........................3-57
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning..............................3-58
Service Traction System Warning...................3-53
Traction Active............................................3-54
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ± Customer Assistance....... 7-5
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-44
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-45
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-44
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-30
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
O
Odometer......................................................3-43
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Message.......................................3-55
Older Children, Restraints................................1-46
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-46
OnStaržServices............................................2-46
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-45
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-46
Operation..............................................3-28, 3-31
Operation Tips................................................3-34
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7Outlet Adjustment............................................3-34
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-45
Heated Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-44
Overhead Console..........................................2-53
Overhead Console Switchbank..........................3-24
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-25
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-13
P
Park Aid........................................................3-24
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-38
Shifting Out of............................................2-41
Parking
Assist........................................................3-24
Brake........................................................2-37
Over Things That Burn.................................2-41
Parking on Hills..............................................4-45
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-39
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-44
PASS-Key
žIII ................................................2-28
PASS-KeyžIII Operation..................................2-28
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Vehicle Personalization (cont.)
Exiting Programming Mode...........................2-69
Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent........2-63
Memory Seat..............................................2-70
Remote Driver Unlock Control.......................2-64
Remote Lock and Unlock Con®rmation...........2-65
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-34
Video Screen.................................................3-88
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-25
Visors...........................................................2-25
W
Warm-Up Shift................................................2-36
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-41
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7Warnings (cont.)
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-95
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-40
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-40
What Engine Coolant to Use............................5-23
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What Power Steering Fluid to Use....................5-36
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What Washer Fluid to Use...............................5-37
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-73
Replacement...............................................5-73
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-16
When to Check..............................................5-68
When to Check and Change Automatic
Transaxle Fluid...........................................5-19
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