2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette gas type

Gasoline Speci®cations
It is recommended that gasoline meet speci®cations
which were developed by automobile manufacturers
around the world and contained in the World-Wide
Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance
of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org.
Gasoline meeting these speci®cations could provide
improved driveability and emission control system
performance compared to other gasoline.
In Canada, look for the
ªAuto Makers' Choiceº
label on the pump.
California Fuel
If your vehicle is certi®ed to meet California Emission
Standards (see the underhood emission control label),
it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
speci®cations. If this fuel is not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
speci®cations, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may
turn on (see
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-49)
and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this
occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for
diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused
by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered
by your warranty.
Canada Only
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{CAUTION:
If a ®re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ¯ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
The malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE
SOON or CHECK ENGINE light) will come on if the fuel
cap is not properly installed.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not ®t properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and
may damage your fuel tank and emissions system.
See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-49.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ®ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury
to you and others:
·Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
·Do not ®ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed
or on any surface other than the ground.
·Bring the ®ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ®ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the ®lling is complete.
·Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs
on page 5-56.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to
read and follow the instructions on the bulb
package.
Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the front turn signal/parking lamp
assembly. See
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps on page 5-52.
3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.4. Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb
assembly in place.
5. Pull the bulb assembly straight up from the lamp
housing.
6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the
blue tabs and pulling the bulb out.
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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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