2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette fuel

Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Records
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle's performance.
Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor
emission control components to optimize fuel economy,
to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the
driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash or near crash
event by computer systems commonly called event data
recorders (EDR).
In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such
as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such
as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position,
vehicle speed, seat belt usage, airbag readiness,
airbag performance data, and the severity of a collision.This information has been used to improve vehicle
crash performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety.
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these
on-board systems do not record sounds, such as
conversation of vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is needed
and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required.
GM will not access information about a crash event or
share it with others other than
·with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
·in response to an official request of police or similar
government office,
·as part of GM's defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
·as required by law.
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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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Engine Speci®cations.....................................5-109
Entering Programming Mode............................2-61
Entertainment System......................................3-85
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-100
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-100
DVD Distortion............................................3-98
Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-50
Event Data Records (EDR)..............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-20
Exiting Programming Mode...............................2-69
Express-Down Window....................................2-24
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-45
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
FFilter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station.......3-67, 3-77
Finding a Station....................................3-65, 3-75
Finish Care....................................................5-96
Finish Damage...............................................5-98
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-100
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-76Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flip and Fold Rear Seats.................................. 1-8
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM ...............................................................3-98
Fog Lamps....................................................3-18
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks.............1-9, 1-14
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-19
Following Distance..........................................4-44
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-21
Front Seat Storage Net....................................2-54
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-52
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Message.................................3-59
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-101
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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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