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Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. 4-40

Section	Page
2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Passenger Seat	8
Six-Way Power Seat	8
Eight-Way Power Seats (If Equipped)	9
Memory Seat (Option)	10
Heated Front Seats (Option)	11
Reclining Front Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	13
Seat Controls	13
Flip and Fold Feature	14
Split Bench Seat (If Equipped)	15
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks	15
Removing the Split Bench Seat	16
Replacing the Split Bench Sections	17
Captain's Chairs	20
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks	20
Adjusting the Captain's Chairs (Second Row)	21
Removing the Captain's Chairs	21
Replacing the Captain's Chairs	22
Stowable Seat (Option)	24
Folding the Seatback	24
Removing the Stowable Seat	25
Replacing the Stowable Seat	26
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	27
Why Safety Belts Work	29
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	32
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	33
Adults	33
Driver Position	33
Lap-Shoulder Belt	33
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	41
Right Front Passenger Position	42
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)	42
How the Air Bag Systems Work	45
Where are the air bags?	45
When should an air bag inflate?	47
What makes an air bag inflate?	48
How does an air bag restrain?	48
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	49
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	50
Safety Belt Pretensioners	51
Rear Seat Passengers	51
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	51
Lap-Shoulder Belt	52
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	54
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)	57
Lap Belt	57
Children	58
Infants and Young Children	58
Restraint Systems for Children	62
Where to Put the Restraint	65
Top Strap	65
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	68
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	70
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat)	74
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	76
Older Children	79
Safety Belt Extender	82
Checking Your Restraint Systems	82
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	82
Section 2 Features and Controls	83
Windows	84
Power Windows	85
Express-Down Window	85
Side Window Latches	86
Power Rear Quarter Windows (If Equipped)	86
Keys	87
Door Locks	89
Power Door Locks	90
Last Door Closed Locking	91
Automatic Door Locks	91
Sliding Door Delayed Locking	91
Lockout Deterrent	92
Leaving Your Vehicle	92
Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)	92
Operation	93
Remote Driver's Door and All Door Unlock	93
Remote All Door Lock	93
Remote Lock Confirmation (Option)	94
Remote Unlock Confirmation (Option)	94
Panic Alarm (Option)	94
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (Option)	94
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	95
Battery Replacement	95
Switchbanks	96
Overhead Console Switchbank	97
Instrument Panel Switchbank	97
Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices	98
Entering Programming Mode	99
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting	99
Programmable Modes	99
Automatic Door Locks	100
Programmable Modes	100
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention	101
Programmable Modes	101
Remote Driver's Unlock Control	102
Programmable Modes	102
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation	103
Programmable Modes	103
Content Theft-Deterrent System	105
Programmable Modes	105
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System	106
Programmable Modes	106
Exiting Programming Mode	108
Dual Sliding Doors	108
Sliding Door Lock	108
Power Sliding Door (Option)	110
Sliding Door Security Lock	115
Resetting the Power Sliding Door	116
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock	116
Liftgate	117
Theft	118
Key in the Ignition	118
Parking at Night	119
Parking Lots	119
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)	119
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	120
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	120
Arming with Your Key	120
Arming Confirmation	121
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	121
Disarming with Your Key	121
Nuisance Alarms	121
PASS-Key III	122
New Vehicle "Break-In"	124
Ignition Positions	124
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	125
Starting Your Engine	126
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	127
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	128
Automatic Transaxle Operation	129
Parking Brake	133
Shifting Into PARK (P)	134
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	136
Torque Lock	136
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	137
Parking Over Things That Burn	137
Engine Exhaust	138
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	138
Horn	139
Tilt Wheel	139
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	140
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	140
Turn Signal On Chime	141
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	141
Flash-to-Pass Feature	141
Windshield Wipers	142
Windshield Washer	142
Rear Window Washer/Wiper	143
Cruise Control	144
Setting Cruise Control	144
Resuming a Set Speed	145
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	146
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	146
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	146
Using Cruise Control on Hills	146
Ending Cruise Control	146
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	146
Exterior Lamps	147
Lamps on Reminder	148
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp Control	148
Fog Lamps	149
Interior Lamps	149
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	149
Interior Lamps Control	149
Interior Lamps Override Switch	150
Illuminated Entry	150
Delayed Illumination	151
Exit Lighting	151
Front Reading Lamps	152
Rear Reading Lamps	152
Dome Lamp	152
Cargo Lamp	153
Battery Saver	153
Mirrors	153
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	153
Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors	153
Convex Outside Mirror	154
Heated Outside Mirrors	154
Storage Compartments	155
Glove Box	155
Compact Overhead Console (Canada Only)	155
Overhead Console (Option)	156
Storage Bin	156
Removing and Replacing the Tray	157
Front Seat Storage Bin	157
Cupholders	157
Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders	158
Convenience Net (Option)	158
Side Convenience Nets	160
Front Seat Storage Net	160
Convenience Center (Option)	161
Removing the Convenience Center	161
Replacing the Convenience Center	161
Luggage Carrier (Option)	163
Sun Visors	165
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors	165
Accessory Inflator System (Option)	166
Accessory Power Outlets	168
OnStar System (If Equipped)	169
OnStar Services	170
OnStar System Limitations	172
HomeLink Transmitter (Option)	173
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	173
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	176
Instrument Panel Cluster	178
Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer	179
Dual Trip Odometers	179
Retro-Active Reset	180
Tachometer	180
Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators	181
Safety Belt Reminder Light	181
Air Bag Readiness Light	182
Brake System Warning Light	183
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	184
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)	184
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	185
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	186
If the Light Is Flashing	187
If the Light Is On Steady	187
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	188
Fuel Gage	189
Message Center	190
Charging System Indicator Message	190
Service Traction System Warning Message (Option)	190
Traction Active Message (Option)	191
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message	192
Low Oil Pressure Message	192
Low Engine Oil Level Message	193
Change Engine Oil Message	194
Power Sliding Door Warning Message	194
Door Ajar Warning Message	195
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message	196
PASS-Key III Security Message	196
Low Fuel Warning Message	197
AWD Disable Warning Message (If Equipped)	197
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)	198
Compass Variance	199
Setting the Variance	199
Automatic Compass Calibration	199
Manual Compass Calibration	200
Error Displays	200
Trip Computer	200
Resetting the Trip Computer	201
Rear Parking Assist (Option)	201
How the System Works	202
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	204
Comfort Controls	205
Air Conditioning with Temperature Control	205
Fan Knob	205
Temperature Knob	205
Mode Knob	205
Mode Buttons	206
Air Conditioning with Dual Temperature Control (Option)	206
Fan Knob	206
Driver's Side Temperature Lever	207
Passenger's Side Temperature Lever	207
Mode Knob	207
Mode Buttons	208
Air Conditioning	208
Heating	209
Defogging and Defrosting	209
Rear Window Defogger	210
Rear Climate Control (Vehicles without the Entertainment System) (Option)	210
Rear Fan Control	211
Rear Comfort Controls	211
Rear Air Vents	212
Rear Climate Control (Vehicles with the Entertainment System) (Option)	212
Rear Fan Control	213
Rear Temperature Control	213
Rear Air Vents	213
Ventilation System	214
Ventilation Tips	214
Audio Systems	215
Setting the Clock	215
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control	216
Playing the Radio	216
Finding a Station	216
Setting Preset Stations	217
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	217
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	218
Using RDS	218
Finding a PTY Preset Station	219
Setting PTY Preset Stations	220
RDS Messages	220
Radio Messages	221
Playing a Compact Disc	222
Compact Disc Messages	223
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	224
Playing the Radio	224
Finding a Station	224
Setting Preset Stations	225
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	225
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	226
Using RDS	227
Finding a PTY Preset Station	228
Setting PTY Preset Stations	229
RDS Messages	229
Radio Messages	230
Playing a Cassette Tape	230
Cassette Tape Messages	232
Playing a Compact Disc	233
Compact Disc Messages	234
AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	235
Playing the Radio	235
Finding a Station	235
Setting Preset Stations	236
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	236
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	237
Using RDS	237
Finding a PTY Station	238
Setting PTY Preset Stations	239
RDS Messages	239
Playing a Compact Disc	240
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc	241
Using Song List Mode	243
Compact Disc Messages	244
Entertainment System (Option)	245
Before You Drive	245
Headphones	245
Battery Replacement	246
Stereo RCA Jacks	246
Audio Speakers	247
Video Screen	247
DVD Player	248
DVD Player Buttons	249
Playing a Disc	249
Stopping and Resuming Playback	249
Ejecting a Disc	249
Remote Control	250
Remote Control Buttons	250
Battery Replacement	252
Rear Seat Audio (Vehicles without the Entertainment System) (If Equipped)	252
Primary Radio Controls	252
Rear Seat Radio Controls	253
Rear Seat Audio (Vehicles with the Entertainment System) (Option)	254
Rear Seat Radio Controls	255
Theft-Deterrent Feature	256
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	257
Understanding Radio Reception	257
AM	257
FM Stereo	257
Understanding DVD Distortion	258
Tips About Your Audio System	258
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	259
Care of Your Compact Discs and DVDs	260
Care of Your Compact Disc and DVD Player	260
Cleaning Your DVD Player	260
Cleaning the Video Screen	260
Fixed Mast Antenna	260
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	262
Defensive Driving	263
Drunken Driving	264
Control of a Vehicle	267
Braking	267
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	268
Using Anti-Lock	270
Braking in Emergencies	270
Traction Control System (Option)	270
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (Option)	272
Steering	272
Power Steering	272
Steering Tips	272
Driving on Curves	272
Steering in Emergencies	273
Off-Road Recovery	274
Passing	275
Loss of Control	276
Skidding	276
Driving at Night	277
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	279
Hydroplaning	280
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	280
Driving Through Flowing Water	281
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	281
City Driving	281
Freeway Driving	282
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	283
Highway Hypnosis	284
Hill and Mountain Roads	285
Winter Driving	286
Driving on Snow or Ice	287
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	289
Recreational Vehicle Towing	291
Dinghy Towing	292
Dolly Towing	292
Loading Your Vehicle	293
Electronic Level Control (Option)	294
Towing a Trailer	295
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	296
Weight of the Trailer	297
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	297
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	298
Hitches	298
Safety Chains	299
Trailer Brakes	299
Driving with a Trailer	299
Following Distance	300
Passing	300
Backing Up	300
Making Turns	301
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	301
Driving On Grades	302
Parking on Hills	302
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	303
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	303
Section 5 Problems on the Road	304
Hazard Warning Flashers	305
Other Warning Devices	305
Jump Starting	306
Towing Your Vehicle	312
Engine Overheating	312
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	312
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	313
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	314
Cooling System	315
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	317
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	320
If a Tire Goes Flat	323
Changing a Flat Tire	324
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	325
Removing the Wheel Covers	328
Secondary Latch System (If Equipped)	329
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	331
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	335
Compact Spare Tire	339
All-Wheel Drive (Option)	340
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	341
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	341
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	342
Service	343
Doing Your Own Service Work	343
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	344
Fuel	344
Gasoline Octane	344
Gasoline Specifications	345
California Fuel	345
Additives	345
Fuels in Foreign Countries	346
Filling Your Tank	346
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	349
Checking Things Under the Hood	349
Hood Release	350
Engine Compartment Overview	352
Engine Oil	353
Checking Engine Oil	353
When to Add Engine Oil	354
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	355
Engine Oil Additives	356
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	356
What to Do with Used Oil	358
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	358
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	360
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	362
When to Check and Change	362
How to Check	362
Checking the Fluid Level	363
How to Add Fluid	364
All-Wheel Drive (Option)	365
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)	365
When to Check Lubricant	365
How to Check Lubricant	365
What to Use	365
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module)	366
When to Check and Change Lubricant	366
How to Check Lubricant	366
What to Use	366
Engine Coolant	367
What to Use	368
Checking Coolant	369
Adding Coolant	369
Radiator Pressure Cap	370
Power Steering Fluid	371
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	371
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	371
What to Use	371
Windshield Washer Fluid	372
What to Use	372
Adding Washer Fluid	372
Brakes	373
Brake Fluid	373
What to Add	374
Brake Wear	375
Brake Pedal Travel	375
Brake Adjustment	376
Replacing Brake System Parts	376
Battery	376
Vehicle Storage	377
Bulb Replacement	377