2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette fold seats

Front Seats......................................................1-3
Manual Seats................................................1-3
Six-Way Power Seats.....................................1-4
Eight-Way Power Seats...................................1-4
Heated Seats.................................................1-5
Reclining Seatbacks........................................1-6
Head Restraints.............................................1-7
Rear Seats.......................................................1-8
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-8
Flip and Fold Feature.....................................1-8
Split Bench Seats...........................................1-9
Captain Chairs.............................................1-14
Stowable Seat..............................................1-19
Safety Belts...................................................1-22
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone................1-22
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts......1-27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.................1-27
Driver Position..............................................1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy..................1-36
Right Front Passenger Position.......................1-37
Center Passenger Position
(Bench Seat)............................................1-37Rear Seat Passengers..................................1-39
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults..........................1-42
Safety Belt Pretensioners...............................1-45
Safety Belt Extender.....................................1-45
Child Restraints.............................................1-46
Older Children..............................................1-46
Infants and Young Children............................1-48
Child Restraint Systems.................................1-52
Where to Put the Restraint.............................1-55
Top Strap....................................................1-56
Top Strap Anchor Location.............................1-57
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers
for Children (LATCH System)......................1-59
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System (Rear).....................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position.........................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Center Seat Position..................................1-65
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position............................1-67
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps
used to adjust, remove, and reinstall the seats. By using
the levers and straps in the correct order, you can
easily remove the seats from the vehicle.
When you put the seats back in the vehicle, follow the
label on the back of the seat for proper location.
Flip and Fold Feature
The rear seats in your vehicle can be folded forward.
Use this feature for exiting and entering third row seats.
1. If the seats have the adjustable head restraints,
push them fully down.
2. Fold the seatback ¯at
on the seat, by either
pulling on the nylon
strap on the rear of the
seat or lifting up on
the lever located on the
front of the seatback.
If the seat adjusts, slide
it all the way back.3. Release the rear set
of hooks from the ¯oor
pins by pulling the
nylon strap located
at the base of the
seat; hang on to the
strap as the seat folds
forward.
To return the seat(s) to the normal position, do the
following:
1. Push the seat back and ®rmly push the rear hooks
onto the rear ¯oor pins by pushing down on the
rear of the seat.
2. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down.
3. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon
strap on the back of the seat and raise the
seatback until it locks upright.
4. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is
locked.
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Split Bench Seats
If you have the third row split bench seat, the seatbacks
can be folded forward or reclined individually and the
seats can be removed individually.
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
{CAUTION:
If the seatback isn't locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there.
Always press rearward on the seatback to be
sure it is locked.
The seatbacks on each section of the split bench seat
can be either folded forward or reclined. The following
explains how to use the nylon strap or recliner lever
to fold or recline the seatbacks.To fold the seatback forward, pull the nylon strap
located on the rear of the seat or lift up on the recliner
lever located on the front of the seatback. The
seatback will lock into place.
To raise a seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner
lever while raising the seatback until it locks upright.
Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked
into place.
To recline the seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the
recliner lever. Press back on the seatback until you reach
the desired position then let go of the strap or lever.
To return the seatback to an upright position, pull on the
nylon strap or lift the recliner lever without putting any
pressure on the seatback. Push and pull on the
seatback to be sure it is locked into place.Nylon Strap
Recliner Lever
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To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever,
located on the outboard side of the seat. Use the recliner
lever to move the seatback to the desired position.It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean
forward, taking the weight off the seatback.
The seatbacks on the second row captain's chairs also
fold forward to put items behind the left and right seats.
Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback
forward. The seatback will lock into place when you
push it back to the upright position.
The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering
or exiting the vehicle.
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The label shows the size of your original tires and the
in¯ation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight
capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
The Certi®cation/Tire label also tells you the maximum
weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ®nd out the actual loads
on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a
weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can
help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load
equally on both sides of the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR
for either the front or rear axle.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose
control and crash. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
If you put things inside your vehicle Ð like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else Ð they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
·Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
·Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
·Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
·When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
·Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
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(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
®ttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system does not need regular maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor
and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding
seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door hinge, power sliding door
cable and sliding door track(s). More frequent lubrication
may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal
better and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the
®lter may require replacement more often.
(h)Change automatic transaxle ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
þIn heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or higher.
þIn hilly or mountainous terrain.
þWhen doing frequent trailer towing.
þUses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-22for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ®ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)
Check system for interference or binding and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that have high effort or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise
control cables.
(k)A ¯uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired
and the ¯uid level checked. Add ¯uid if needed.
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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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Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-45
Reminder Light............................................3-44
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-95
Center Passenger Position............................1-37
Driver Position............................................1-28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-27
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-42
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-39
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-37
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-45
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-36
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-22
Safety Chains.................................................4-42
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Captain Chairs............................................1-14
Eight-Way Power Seats.................................. 1-4
Flip and Fold Feature.................................... 1-8
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7Seats (cont.)
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-70
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-4
Split Bench Seats......................................... 1-9
Stowable Seat............................................1-19
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Seat Position....................................1-65
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-61
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-61
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-67
Security Message, PASS-Key
žIII ......................3-58
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Selecting the Fan Speed.........................3-35, 3-38
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-49
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Traction System Warning
Message.................................................3-53
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
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