2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette key

If you have the dual sliding
doors, your vehicle has
these switches. The left
switch is for the driver's
side power sliding door and
the right switch is for the
passenger's side sliding
door. The power sliding
door and the power sliding
door override is one switch.
Press the part of the switch(es) with the ªdon'tº symbol
to turn the power to the sliding door(s) off. When
the power sliding door(s) is off, you will not be able to
open the door(s) by using the power sliding door
switch(es) located on the overhead console switchbank,
the switch in front of the driver's or the passenger's
side sliding door, or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Notice:If you leave the power sliding door on when
you go through an automatic car wash, the door may
accidentally open. Be sure the power sliding door is
turned off when going through a car wash.This switch is in front
of the driver's or the
passenger's side
sliding door.
The power sliding door override switch(es) will also stop
the door(s) immediately, while the door(s) is opening
or closing, when the override switch(es) is turned on.
The power sliding door(s) will only open if the transaxle
is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in
PARK (P) to close the door(s).
If the power sliding door(s) is open or in the process of
closing when you shift out of PARK (P), a buzzer
will sound. This is a warning that the sliding door(s) is
not completely closed.
If the power to the sliding door(s) is turned off, the
buzzer will not sound indicating the door(s) is not
completely closed.
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Resetting the Power Sliding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not
at all because of the following conditions:
·A low voltage or dead battery
·A disconnected battery
·If the instrument panel PWR/HEATED SEAT PSD
fuse or the underhood fuse 8, 27, or 29 are
removed or blown.
See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-101for more
information about your fuse panel.
If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door
will need to be reset. If your vehicle has the dual
power sliding doors, both doors will have to be reset.
To reset a door, do the following:
1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked
and securely closed.
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
3. If the power sliding door override is on, press the
textured end of the power sliding door override
switch to turn it off.
4. Remove fuse 29 from the underhood fuse block.
Leave it out for 30 seconds.
5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds.6. Turn the power sliding door override on by pressing
the end of the switch with the override symbol on it.
7. Press the power sliding door switch(es) to open the
power sliding door.
8. Open the door all of the way.
9. Wait ®ve seconds and close the door by pressing
the power sliding door switch(es).
10. Wait ®ve seconds and repeat Steps 7 through 9.
If the door does not rest in the fully open position after
repeating Step 7, repeat Steps 7 through 9 again. If
the door still does not operate correctly, see your dealer
for service.
Liftgate
To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use the
remote keyless entry transmitter. For more information,
see
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
Open the liftgate using the handle located above the
license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise
by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come
on, illuminating the rear cargo area. See
Interior Lamps
on page 3-18.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system.A light located on top of your instrument panel, near the
center of the vehicle next to the windshield, will ¯ash
slowly to let you know that the system has been armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
door lock switch.
Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to
enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry
transmitter or a key, or turns the ignition to ON. The
horn will sound and the parking lamps will ¯ash for up to
two minutes.
When the alarm is armed, the liftgate may be opened
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either power
door lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition.
If you would like to turn on power door lock switch arming,
see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60.
When the security light ¯ashes quickly the system is
ready to arm with the power door lock switches.
Then the security light will stop ¯ashing and stay
on when you press the rear of the power door
lock switch, to let you know the system is arming.
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After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked,
the security light will begin ¯ashing at a very
slow rate to let you know the system is armed.
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote
keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key
is not in the ignition. The security light will turn on to let
you know the system is arming. After all doors and
the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will
begin ¯ashing at a very slow rate to let you know
the system is armed.
Arming with Your Key
Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to
lock the driver's door. The security light will turn on to let
you know the system is arming. After all doors and the
liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin
¯ashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is
armed. If you would like your key not to arm the system,
see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60.
Arming Con®rmation
If remote unlock con®rmation is on, your parking lamps
will ¯ash brie¯y to let you know when your alarm system
has disarmed. If you would not like the parking lamps to
¯ash, see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors.
The security light will stop ¯ashing to let you know the
system is no longer armed.
Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key
to unlock the driver's door. The security light will
stop ¯ashing to let you know the system is no longer
armed. If you would like your key not to disarm the alarm
system, see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60.
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PASS-KeyžIII
Your PASS-KeyžIII system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modi®cations to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
PASS-Key
žIII uses a radio frequency transponder in
the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
PASS-KeyžIII Operation
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-KeyžIII
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
žIII is a passive
theft deterrent system.
This means you do
not have to do anything
different to arm or disarm
the system. It works
when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition.
When the PASS-Key
žIII system senses that someone
is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's
starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and
fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone
using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be
discouraged because of the high number of electrical
key codes.
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If the engine does not start and the security message
comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder.
Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you
may also want to check the instrument panel PASS KEY
fuse. If the engine still does not start with the other key,
your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the
®rst key may be faulty. See your dealer or a locksmith
who can service the PASS-Key
žIII to have a new key
made. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-101.
It is possible for the PASS-Key
žIII decoder to learn the
transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up
to 10 additional keys may be programmed for the
vehicle. This procedure is for learning additional keys
only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do
not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith
who can service PASS-Key
žIII to have keys made and
programmed to the system.See your dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
žIII to get a new key blank that is cut exactly
as the ignition key that operates the system.
Canadian Owners:If you lose or damage your keys,
only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key
žIII to
have new keys made. To program additional keys you
will need two current driver's keys, black in color.
You must add a step to the following procedure. After
Step 3, repeat Steps 1 through 3 with the second current
driver's key. Then continue with Step 4.
To program the new key, do the following:
1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it.
2. Insert the ignition key in the ignition and start the
engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer
for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF
and remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN
within 10 seconds of removing the previous key.
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5. The security message will turn off once the key has
been programmed. It may not be apparent that the
security message went on due to how quickly
the key is programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the security message comes
on and stays on, you will be able to restart your
engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key
žIII system,
however, is not working properly and must be serviced
by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key
žIII system at this time.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key
žIII key, see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-KeyžIII to
have a new key made.
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
ªbreak-in.º But it will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
·Do not drive at any one speed Ð fast or
slow Ð for the ®rst 500 miles (805 km).
Do not make full-throttle starts.
·Avoid making hard stops for the ®rst
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings are not yet broken in.
Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every time
you get new brake linings.
·Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
See
Towing a Trailer on page 4-38for
more information.
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Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to ®ve different
positions.
A (ACCESSORY):This is the position in which you can
operate your electrical accessories. Press in the ignition
switch as you turn the top of the key toward you.
B (LOCK):This is the only position from which you
can remove the key. This position locks your ignition
and transaxle.
Notice:If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you
can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct
key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the
key or the ignition switch. If none of these works,
then your vehicle needs service.
C (OFF):This position unlocks the ignition and
transaxle, but does not send power to any accessories.
Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed,
but never try to push-start your vehicle.
D (RUN):This is the position to which the switch
returns after you start your engine and release the
ignition key. This is the position for driving. Even when
the engine is not running, you can use RUN to
operate your electrical accessories and to display
some instrument panel warning lights.
E (START):This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the ignition key. The switch
will return to RUN for normal driving.
If the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and RUN
are positions that allow you to operate your electrical
accessories, such as the radio.
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