2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette center console

Storage Areas................................................2-51
Glove Box...................................................2-51
Cupholder(s)................................................2-52
Compact Overhead Console...........................2-52
Overhead Console........................................2-53
Front Seat Storage Net.................................2-54
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-54
Rear Storage Area........................................2-56
Convenience Net..........................................2-56
Convenience Center......................................2-58Vehicle Personalization...................................2-60
Entering Programming Mode..........................2-61
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting..............2-61
Automatic Door Locks...................................2-62
Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent.........2-63
Remote Driver Unlock Control........................2-64
Remote Lock and Unlock Con®rmation.............2-65
Content Theft-Deterrent System......................2-66
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System...............................2-67
Exiting Programming Mode.............................2-69
Memory Seat...............................................2-70
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Power Rear Quarter Windows
Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows.
This switch, located in
the overhead console
switchbank, is used
for opening and closing
the power rear quarter
windows.
Press the textured part of the switch to open the
windows; both windows will open. The windows will
continue to open as long as the switch is pressed, until
they are fully opened.
Press the part of the switch with the symbol to close
both windows. The windows can be closed fully or
partially, depending on how long the switch is pressed.The ignition must be in RUN, ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active, to use the
power rear quarter windows. See ªRetained Accessory
Power (RAP)º underIgnition Positions on page 2-31.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also remove them from the center mount and
swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle may have a visor vanity mirror. Pull down
the sun visor to access the vanity mirror.
Lighted Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle may have a lighted vanity mirror. Pull
down the sun visor and ¯ip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror. The lamps will come on when you ¯ip
up the cover.
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Cupholder(s)
There are cupholders located below the center
instrument panel switchbank. The cupholders have a
removable liner for larger size cups and for cleaning the
cupholders.
To use the cupholders, simply pull out the tray. Keep
the tray stowed in when not in use.
Your vehicle also has cupholders on the bottom inboard
side of the second row driver's side captain's chairs
and the seatbacks have cupholders that can be
used when the seatbacks are folded forward.
Compact Overhead Console
The front overhead console includes two reading lamps,
a storage compartment and a switchbank.
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Overhead ConsoleIf your vehicle is equipped with an overhead console,
the console will contain the following:
·Reading Lamps. See ªFront Reading Lampsº
and ªRear Reading Lampsº under
Interior Lamps
on page 3-18.
·Overhead Console Switchbank. SeeOverhead
Console Switchbank on page 3-24
.
·Storage Compartments
·OnStaržSystem Buttons. SeeOnStaržSystem
on page 2-45
.
·Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-60
.
·HomeLinkžTransmitter Buttons. SeeHomeLinkž
Transmitter on page 2-47.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-16
Interior Lamps..............................................3-18
Switchbanks.................................................3-23
Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-23
Overhead Console Switchbank.......................3-24
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-24
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-27
Climate Controls............................................3-28
Climate Control System.................................3-28
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-31
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-34
Rear Climate Control System
(Without Entertainment System)...................3-34
Rear Climate Control System
(With Entertainment System).......................3-36
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-39
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-41
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-42
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-43Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-44
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-45
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-46
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-47
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-47
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-48
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-49
Fuel Gage...................................................3-52
Message Center.............................................3-53
Service Traction System
Warning Message......................................3-53
Traction Active Message................................3-54
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Message......................................3-54
Charging System Indicator Message................3-55
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-55
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-56
Power Sliding Door Warning Message.............3-57
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-57
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-58
PASS-Key
žIII Security Message....................3-58
All-Wheel Drive Disable
Warning Message......................................3-59
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-59
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

Setting the Temperature
If the driver is adjusting the temperature, do the
following:
To increase or decrease the temperature for the entire
vehicle, use the temperature controls located on the
main climate-control panel.
If using the main climate-control panel, then the
air-conditioning system must be on to direct cooled air
to the rear of the vehicle. If it is not on, then the
temperature in the rear of the vehicle will remain at
cabin temperature.
If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the temperature,
do the following:
Turn the right knob, located on the overhead rear-control
panel, behind the driver's seat, clockwise or
counterclockwise to raise or lower the temperature in
the rear-seating area only.
Rear Air Outlets
To increase air¯ow through the rear ¯oor outlets, place
the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward
position. For more information, see
Rear Seat Operation
on page 1-8.The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return
outlet. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions.
Also, keep the area around the base of the center
instrument panel console, between and under the front
seats, free of objects that could also obstruct air¯ow
to the rear-seating area.
For more information on how to use the main climate
control system, see ªClimate Control Systemº listed
previously in this section. For information on ventilation,
see ªOutlet Adjustmentº under ªClimate Control
Systemº listed previously in this section.
Rear Climate Control System
(With Entertainment System)
Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system
that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a
rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and
adjust the fan speed, for the rear-seating area. This
system works with the main climate-control system in
your vehicle.
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Selecting the Fan Speed
If the driver is adjusting the fan speed, use the following
control:
9(Fan):Turn the fan knob on the rear fan control
located below the main climate-control system on
the switchbank to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or
decrease air¯ow to the rear-seating area. Turn the fan
knob on the rear fan control to 0 to turn off the fan.
If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the fan speed, use
the following control:
FAN:Press the FAN button on the rear control panel.
The display will show the current setting. Press the
left and right arrow buttons to cycle through the available
settings: OFF, LOW, MED and HIGH.
Setting the Temperature
If the driver is adjusting the temperature, do the
following:
To increase or decrease the temperature for the entire
vehicle, use the temperature controls located on the
main climate-control panel.If using the main climate-control panel, then the
air-conditioning system must be on to direct cooled air to
the rear of the vehicle. If it is not on, then the temperature
in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature.
If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the temperature,
do the following:
Press the TEMP button on the rear control panel. Use the
left arrow button to make the air cooler. Use the right
arrow button to make the air warmer.
Rear Air Outlets
To increase air¯ow through the rear ¯oor outlets, place
the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward
position. For more information, see
Rear Seat Operation
on page 1-8.
The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return
outlet. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions.
Also, keep the area around the base of the center
instrument panel console, between and under the front
seats, free of objects that could also obstruct air¯ow
to the rear-seating area.
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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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