2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette ignition

How to Reset the Change Engine Oil
Message
The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your
engine oil and ®lter based on vehicle use. Anytime your
oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when
the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where
you change your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL
message being turned on, reset the system.
1. With the ignition key in RUN but the engine off,
repeatedly push the trip/reset button until OIL is
displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
2. Once OIL is displayed, push and hold the trip/reset
button for ®ve seconds. The number will disappear
and be replaced by 100 (indicating 100% oil life
remaining).
3. Turn the key to OFF.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on
when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system
has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Clean your skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose
of clothing or rags containing used engine oil.
See the manufacturer's warnings about the use
and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from
the ®lter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting
it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers,
or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it
by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have
a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
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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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To remove the windshield wiper blade(s):
1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
2. Turn the ignition to OFF while the wipers are at
the outer position of the wipe pattern.
3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield or backglass.
4. While holding the
wiper arm away from
the glass, push
the release clip from
under the blade.
5. Push the release clip at the connecting point of the
blade and the arm up. Then pull the blade assembly
down toward the glass to remove it from the
wiper arm.
6. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper
arm until you hear the release clip ªclickº into
place.
7. Push the release clip, from Step 4, down to secure
the wiper blade into place.
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{CAUTION:
In¯ating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be injured.
Be sure to read the in¯ator instructions, and
in¯ate any object only to its recommended
pressure.
To use your accessory in¯ator system, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter, if required,
to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage.
3. Attach that end of the hose to the object you wish
to in¯ate.
4. Remove the protective cap covering the outlet.
5. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet.
6. Press the accessory in¯ator switch. The light in the
switch will come on to show the system is working.
If the accessory in¯ator system does not turn on or
the light does not come on, the fuse may be blown or
installed incorrectly. See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-101or see your dealer for service.Your accessory in¯ator will automatically shut off after
about 10 minutes. The light in the switch will blink.
After about one minute you can use the system again.
Press the switch and the indicator light will come on.
Notice:If you run the accessory in¯ator longer
than 30 minutes at a time, you could damage
the in¯ator. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Run the in¯ator for short periods of
time only.
After running the accessory in¯ator for 30 minutes, wait
at least 10 minutes before restarting the accessory
in¯ator.
To turn off the in¯ator, do the following:
1. Press the switch and detach the hose, ®rst from
the in¯ated object, then from the outlet.
2. Put the protective cap back on.
3. Place the in¯ator kit tools in the pouch, and store
in the glove box.
To put the cap back on, line up the tabs at the back
of the cover and put it in place. Push down the tab to
secure the cap.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel
fuse block is located to
the right of the glove
box on the end of the
instrument panel.
Pull the door open to access the instrument panel
fuse block.
Fuse Usage
SWC
BACKLIGHTSteering Wheel Radio Control
Switches (Illumination)
PCM/PASS
KEY/CLUSTERInstrument Cluster to PRNDL
Indicators
PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control Mirror Switch
CRUISECruise Control Module, Switch
and Release Switch
Blank Not Used
PCM/CRANKPowertrain Control Module (PCM),
Ignition Crank
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Fuse Usage
5Ignition Switch to Fuses (Instrument
Panel): ABS/TCS Ignition, Cruise,
DRL, Electronic PRNDL, Ignition 1,
AWD, PSD, Air Bag, Turn Signal
and Powertrain Control Module
[IGN MAIN Relay (Underhood Fuse
Block: A/C Clutch, Electronic
Ignition, Ignition 1-U/H, INJ, TCC)]
6 Coolant Fans
7Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS
Module Battery, Cigarette Lighter,
Courtesy Lamps, Front Power
Socket, Power Locks, Power Mirrors
and Right Rear Power Socket,
OnStar, RAP
8Ignition Switch to Fuses (I/P): Body
Control Module Program, Front
Comfort Controls Low/Medium
Blower, Front Wiper/Washer,
HVAC/DRL, MALL/Radio/DIC,
Power Quarter Vent, Rear HVAC,
Rear Wiper/Washer. SWC
Accessory and Power Window
Circuit Breaker, RAP
18 Fuel Injectors 1±6
19 Not UsedFuse Usage
20 Not Used
21Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve, Heated
Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air
Flow (MAF) Sensor
22 Not Used
23 Not Used
24 Not Used
25 Ignition Control Module (ICM)
26 Not Used
27Transaxle Range Switch to
Back-up Lamps
28A/C Clutch Relay to A/C
Compressor Clutch Oil
29Driver Information Display, Heater
A/C Control, Radio, Rear (LH and
RH) Side Door Actuator Control
Motor, Remote Control Door Lock
Receiver (RCDLR), Security
Indicator Lamp and Theft-Deterrent
Shock Sensor
30 Generator
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Fuse Usage
31Automatic Transaxle (Torque
Converter Clutch Solenoids)
Stoplamp Switch to Powertrain
Control Module
32 Fuel Pump Relay
33 Powertrain Control Module
34 Not Used
35 Fog Lamp Relay
36 Horn Relay
37Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Control Module, Headlamps and
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
Theft-Deterrent Relay to Headlamps
38 Not Used
39 AIR
40 Mini Fuse Puller
§Air Conditioning Clutch Diode
Relay Usage
9 Right Fan 1, Left Fan 2
10 Left Fan 2
11Fuses: A/C Clutch, Ignition 1-U/H,
Electronic Ignition, TCC, Injectors
12 Right Fan 1, Left Fan 2
13 A/C Clutch
14 Fuel Pump
15 Not Used
16 Horn
17Left Fog Lamp, Right Fog Lamp,
Fog Lamp Indicator
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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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