1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 113

If you are still having trouble with nuisance alarms, you can turn off the Content Theft Deterrent system by programming your Content Theft Deterrent to Mode 3. See "Locks and Lighting Choices" in the Index. See your Retailer or qualified technician for service. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Oldsmobile has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make i t impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Parking Lots 1.f you park i n a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and take your key. But what if you have to leave your key? What if you have to leave something valuablein your vehicle? 0 Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don't do it. When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime remindingyou to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. 2-25