2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette check engine

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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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See
Parking Brake on page 2-37if
necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, contact
your GM Goodwrench dealer for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See
Parking Brake
on page 2-37if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but do not start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift
lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM
Goodwrench dealer for service.
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
·The key should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
·The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking
brake.
·To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the
engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
·To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ¯ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Engine Drive Belt Routing Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading, who performed the service
and the type of services performed in the boxes
provided. See
Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2in this section. Any additional information fromOwner
Checks and Services on page 6-9can be added on the
following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts.
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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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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-48
Fuel..........................................................3-52
Speedometer..............................................3-43
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-47
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-50
Glove Box.....................................................2-51
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
H
Hatch Ajar Warning Message............................3-58
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-101
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50Headphones...................................................3-86
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hitches..........................................................4-42
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-47
HomeLinkžTransmitter, Programming................2-48
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-25
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-30
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-31
How to Add Fluid Automatic
Transaxle Fluid...........................................5-22
How to Check................................................5-68
How to Check Automatic
Transaxle Fluid...........................................5-20
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter..............................................5-18
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-27
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
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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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