1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 59

A light on your instrument panel will warn you if the liftgate is notcompletely closed (see the Index under Warning New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." it But will perform better in the run long if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast orslow - for the first 500 miles (804 km) . Don't make fullthrottle starts. Avoid making hard stopsfor the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this "breaking-in"guideline every time you get newbrake linings. Lights, Liftgate Ajar). Raising the Liftgate Open the liftgate using the handle above the license plate. Then, step back and theliftgate will rise by itself. Lights in the liftgate will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area (seethe Index under Rear InteriorLights). NOTICE: Be sure there are no overhead obstructions, suchas a garage door, before you open the liftgate. You could slam the liftgate into something and break glass. the To close the liftgate, pull down onthe strap, thenfirmly shut theliftgate. Don't drive with theliftgate open, even slightly (see the Index under Exhaust). 57