Document Outline

• 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual
  • Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001
  • For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
  • How to Use this Manual
  • Safety Warnings and Symbols
  • Vehicle Damage Warnings
  • Vehicle Symbols
• Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
  • Seats and Seat Controls
    • Manual Front Passenger Seat
    • Six-Way Power Seat
    • Eight-Way Power Seats (If Equipped)
    • Memory Seat (Option)
    • Heated Front Seats (Option)
    • Reclining Front Seatbacks
    • Head Restraints
  • Rear Seats
    • Seat Controls
    • Flip and Fold Feature
    • Split Bench Seat (If Equipped)
      • Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
      • Removing the Split Bench Seat
      • Replacing the Split Bench Sections
    • Captain's Chairs
      • Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
      • Adjusting the Captain's Chairs (Second Row)
      • Removing the Captain's Chairs
      • Replacing the Captain's Chairs
    • Stowable Seat (Option)
      • Folding the Seatback
      • Removing the Stowable Seat
      • Replacing the Stowable Seat
  • Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
    • Why Safety Belts Work
  • Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
  • How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    • Adults
  • Driver Position
    • Lap-Shoulder Belt
      • Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
  • Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
  • Right Front Passenger Position
  • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
    • How the Air Bag Systems Work
      • Where are the air bags?
      • When should an air bag inflate?
      • What makes an air bag inflate?
      • How does an air bag restrain?
      • What will you see after an air bag inflates?
    • Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
  • Safety Belt Pretensioners
  • Rear Seat Passengers
    • Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
      • Lap-Shoulder Belt
  • Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
  • Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
    • Lap Belt
  • Children
    • Infants and Young Children
  • Restraint Systems for Children
    • Where to Put the Restraint
    • Top Strap
    • Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
      • Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
    • Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
    • Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat)
    • Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
  • Older Children
  • Safety Belt Extender
  • Checking Your Restraint Systems
  • Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
• Section 2 Features and Controls
  • Windows
    • Power Windows
      • Express-Down Window
    • Side Window Latches
    • Power Rear Quarter Windows (If Equipped)
  • Keys
  • Door Locks
    • Power Door Locks
    • Last Door Closed Locking
    • Automatic Door Locks
    • Sliding Door Delayed Locking
    • Lockout Deterrent
    • Leaving Your Vehicle
  • Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)
    • Operation
      • Remote Driver's Door and All Door Unlock
      • Remote All Door Lock
      • Remote Lock Confirmation (Option)
      • Remote Unlock Confirmation (Option)
      • Panic Alarm (Option)
      • Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (Option)
    • Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
    • Battery Replacement
    • Switchbanks
    • Overhead Console Switchbank
    • Instrument Panel Switchbank
  • Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices
    • Entering Programming Mode
    • Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
      • Programmable Modes
    • Automatic Door Locks
      • Programmable Modes
    • Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention
      • Programmable Modes
    • Remote Driver's Unlock Control
      • Programmable Modes
    • Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
      • Programmable Modes
    • Content Theft-Deterrent System
      • Programmable Modes
    • Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System
      • Programmable Modes
    • Exiting Programming Mode
  • Dual Sliding Doors
    • Sliding Door Lock
  • Power Sliding Door (Option)
    • Sliding Door Security Lock
    • Resetting the Power Sliding Door
    • Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock
  • Liftgate
  • Theft
    • Key in the Ignition
    • Parking at Night
    • Parking Lots
  • Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
    • Arming with the Power Lock Switch
    • Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
    • Arming with Your Key
    • Arming Confirmation
    • Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
    • Disarming with Your Key
    • Nuisance Alarms
  • PASS-Key III
  • New Vehicle "Break-In"
  • Ignition Positions
    • Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
  • Starting Your Engine
  • Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
    • To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
  • Automatic Transaxle Operation
  • Parking Brake
  • Shifting Into PARK (P)
    • Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
    • Torque Lock
  • Shifting Out of PARK (P)
  • Parking Over Things That Burn
  • Engine Exhaust
  • Running Your Engine While You're Parked
  • Horn
  • Tilt Wheel
  • Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    • Turn and Lane-Change Signals
      • Turn Signal On Chime
    • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    • Flash-to-Pass Feature
    • Windshield Wipers
    • Windshield Washer
      • Rear Window Washer/Wiper
    • Cruise Control
      • Setting Cruise Control
      • Resuming a Set Speed
      • Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
      • Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
      • Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
      • Using Cruise Control on Hills
      • Ending Cruise Control
      • Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
  • Exterior Lamps
    • Lamps on Reminder
    • Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp Control
    • Fog Lamps
  • Interior Lamps
    • Instrument Panel Brightness Control
    • Interior Lamps Control
    • Interior Lamps Override Switch
    • Illuminated Entry
    • Delayed Illumination
    • Exit Lighting
    • Front Reading Lamps
    • Rear Reading Lamps
    • Dome Lamp
    • Cargo Lamp
    • Battery Saver
  • Mirrors
    • Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
    • Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors
    • Convex Outside Mirror
    • Heated Outside Mirrors
  • Storage Compartments
    • Glove Box
    • Compact Overhead Console (Canada Only)
  • Overhead Console (Option)
  • Storage Bin
    • Removing and Replacing the Tray
    • Front Seat Storage Bin
    • Cupholders
    • Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders
    • Convenience Net (Option)
    • Side Convenience Nets
    • Front Seat Storage Net
    • Convenience Center (Option)
      • Removing the Convenience Center
      • Replacing the Convenience Center
    • Luggage Carrier (Option)
  • Sun Visors
    • Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • Accessory Inflator System (Option)
  • Accessory Power Outlets
  • OnStar System (If Equipped)
    • OnStar Services
    • OnStar System Limitations
  • HomeLink Transmitter (Option)
    • Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
  • The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
    • Canadian Programming
    • Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
    • Erasing Channels
    • Resetting Defaults
    • Accessories
    • Training a Garage Door Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped)
    • Instrument Panel Cluster
    • Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer
      • Dual Trip Odometers
        • Retro-Active Reset
        • Tachometer
  • Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators
    • Safety Belt Reminder Light
    • Air Bag Readiness Light
    • Brake System Warning Light
    • Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    • Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)
    • Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
      • If the Light Is Flashing
      • If the Light Is On Steady
      • Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    • Fuel Gage
  • Message Center
    • Charging System Indicator Message
    • Service Traction System Warning Message (Option)
    • Traction Active Message (Option)
    • Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message
    • Low Oil Pressure Message
    • Low Engine Oil Level Message
    • Change Engine Oil Message
    • Power Sliding Door Warning Message
    • Door Ajar Warning Message
    • Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
    • PASS-Key III Security Message
    • Low Fuel Warning Message
    • AWD Disable Warning Message (If Equipped)
  • Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)
    • Compass Variance
      • Setting the Variance
      • Automatic Compass Calibration
      • Manual Compass Calibration
      • Error Displays
  • Trip Computer
    • Resetting the Trip Computer
  • Rear Parking Assist (Option)
    • How the System Works
• Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
  • Comfort Controls
    • Air Conditioning with Temperature Control
      • Fan Knob
      • Temperature Knob
      • Mode Knob
      • Mode Buttons
    • Air Conditioning with Dual Temperature Control (Option)
      • Fan Knob
      • Driver's Side Temperature Lever
      • Passenger's Side Temperature Lever
      • Mode Knob
      • Mode Buttons
    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • Defogging and Defrosting
    • Rear Window Defogger
    • Rear Climate Control (Vehicles without the Entertainment System) (Option)
      • Rear Fan Control
      • Rear Comfort Controls
      • Rear Air Vents
    • Rear Climate Control (Vehicles with the Entertainment System) (Option)
      • Rear Fan Control
      • Rear Temperature Control
      • Rear Air Vents
    • Ventilation System
      • Ventilation Tips
  • Audio Systems
    • Setting the Clock
    • AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control
      • Playing the Radio
      • Finding a Station
      • Setting Preset Stations
      • Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
      • Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
      • Using RDS
      • Finding a PTY Preset Station
      • Setting PTY Preset Stations
      • RDS Messages
      • Radio Messages
      • Playing a Compact Disc
      • Compact Disc Messages
    • AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
      • Playing the Radio
      • Finding a Station
      • Setting Preset Stations
      • Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
      • Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
      • Using RDS
      • Finding a PTY Preset Station
      • Setting PTY Preset Stations
      • RDS Messages
      • Radio Messages
      • Playing a Cassette Tape
      • Cassette Tape Messages
      • Playing a Compact Disc
      • Compact Disc Messages
    • AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
      • Playing the Radio
      • Finding a Station
      • Setting Preset Stations
      • Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
      • Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
      • Using RDS
      • Finding a PTY Station
      • Setting PTY Preset Stations
      • RDS Messages
      • Playing a Compact Disc
      • Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc
      • Using Song List Mode
      • Compact Disc Messages
  • Entertainment System (Option)
    • Before You Drive
    • Headphones
      • Battery Replacement
    • Stereo RCA Jacks
    • Audio Speakers
    • Video Screen
    • DVD Player
      • DVD Player Buttons
      • Playing a Disc
      • Stopping and Resuming Playback
      • Ejecting a Disc
    • Remote Control
      • Remote Control Buttons
      • Battery Replacement
    • Rear Seat Audio (Vehicles without the Entertainment System) (If Equipped)
      • Primary Radio Controls
      • Rear Seat Radio Controls
    • Rear Seat Audio (Vehicles with the Entertainment System) (Option)
      • Rear Seat Radio Controls
    • Theft-Deterrent Feature
    • Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
    • Understanding Radio Reception
      • AM
      • FM Stereo
    • Understanding DVD Distortion
    • Tips About Your Audio System
    • Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    • Care of Your Compact Discs and DVDs
    • Care of Your Compact Disc and DVD Player
    • Cleaning Your DVD Player
    • Cleaning the Video Screen
    • Fixed Mast Antenna
• Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
  • Defensive Driving
  • Drunken Driving
  • Control of a Vehicle
  • Braking
    • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
      • Using Anti-Lock
    • Braking in Emergencies
  • Traction Control System (Option)
  • All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (Option)
  • Steering
    • Power Steering
    • Steering Tips
      • Driving on Curves
    • Steering in Emergencies
  • Off-Road Recovery
  • Passing
  • Loss of Control
    • Skidding
  • Driving at Night
  • Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    • Hydroplaning
    • Driving Through Deep Standing Water
    • Driving Through Flowing Water
    • Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
  • City Driving
  • Freeway Driving
  • Before Leaving on a Long Trip
  • Highway Hypnosis
  • Hill and Mountain Roads
  • Winter Driving
    • Driving on Snow or Ice
    • If You're Caught in a Blizzard
  • Recreational Vehicle Towing
    • Dinghy Towing
    • Dolly Towing
  • Loading Your Vehicle
    • Electronic Level Control (Option)
  • Towing a Trailer
    • If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
    • Weight of the Trailer
    • Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    • Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    • Hitches
    • Safety Chains
    • Trailer Brakes
    • Driving with a Trailer
    • Following Distance
    • Passing
    • Backing Up
    • Making Turns
    • Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    • Driving On Grades
    • Parking on Hills
    • When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
    • Maintenance When Trailer Towing
• Section 5 Problems on the Road
  • Hazard Warning Flashers
  • Other Warning Devices
  • Jump Starting
  • Towing Your Vehicle
  • Engine Overheating
    • Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    • If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
    • If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
  • Cooling System
    • How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
    • How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
  • If a Tire Goes Flat
  • Changing a Flat Tire
    • Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    • Removing the Wheel Covers
    • Secondary Latch System (If Equipped)
    • Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    • Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
  • Compact Spare Tire
    • All-Wheel Drive (Option)
  • If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    • Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
• Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
  • Service
    • Doing Your Own Service Work
    • Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
  • Fuel
    • Gasoline Octane
    • Gasoline Specifications
    • California Fuel
    • Additives
  • Fuels in Foreign Countries
  • Filling Your Tank
  • Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  • Checking Things Under the Hood
    • Hood Release
    • Engine Compartment Overview
  • Engine Oil
    • Checking Engine Oil
    • When to Add Engine Oil
    • What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    • Engine Oil Additives
    • When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)
    • What to Do with Used Oil
  • Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  • Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
    • How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message
  • Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    • When to Check and Change
    • How to Check
      • Checking the Fluid Level
    • How to Add Fluid
  • All-Wheel Drive (Option)
    • Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)
      • When to Check Lubricant
      • How to Check Lubricant
      • What to Use
    • Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module)
      • When to Check and Change Lubricant
      • How to Check Lubricant
      • What to Use
  • Engine Coolant
    • What to Use
    • Checking Coolant
      • Adding Coolant
  • Radiator Pressure Cap
  • Power Steering Fluid
    • When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    • How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    • What to Use
  • Windshield Washer Fluid
    • What to Use
    • Adding Washer Fluid
  • Brakes
    • Brake Fluid
      • What to Add
    • Brake Wear
    • Brake Pedal Travel
    • Brake Adjustment
    • Replacing Brake System Parts
  • Battery
    • Vehicle Storage
  • Bulb Replacement
    • Halogen Bulbs
    • Headlamps
    • Front Turn Signal/ Parking/Sidemarker Lamps
    • Taillamps, Back-Up Lamps, Rear Turn Signals, Brake Lamps
  • Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  • Tires
    • Inflation -- Tire Pressure
      • When to Check
      • How to Check
    • Tire Inspection and Rotation
      • When It's Time for New Tires
    • Buying New Tires
    • Uniform Tire Quality Grading
      • Treadwear
      • Traction -- AA, A, B, C
      • Temperature -- A, B, C
    • Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    • Wheel Replacement
      • Used Replacement Wheels
    • Tire Chains
  • Appearance Care
  • Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    • Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
    • Using Cleaner on Fabric
    • Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    • Cleaning Vinyl
    • Cleaning Leather
    • Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    • Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
  • Care of Safety Belts
  • Cleaning Glass Surfaces
  • Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
  • Weatherstrips
  • Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    • Washing Your Vehicle
    • Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    • Finish Care
  • Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
  • Cleaning Tires
  • Sheet Metal Damage
  • Finish Damage
  • Underbody Maintenance
  • Chemical Paint Spotting
  • GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    • Engine Identification
  • Service Parts Identification Label
  • Electrical System
    • Add-On Electrical Equipment
    • Headlamp Wiring
    • Windshield Wipers
    • Power Windows and Other Power Options
    • Fuses and Circuit Breakers
      • Instrument Panel Fuse Block
      • Underhood Fuse Block
  • Replacement Bulbs
  • Capacities and Specifications
    • Engine Specifications
  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
  • Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
• Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
  • Introduction
    • Your Vehicle and the Environment
    • Maintenance Requirements
    • How This Section is Organized
  • Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
    • Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  • Scheduled Maintenance
    • Footnotes
    • Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance
  • Part B: Owner Checks and Services
    • At Each Fuel Fill
      • Engine Oil Level Check
      • Engine Coolant Level Check
      • Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
    • At Least Once a Month
      • Tire Inflation Check
      • Cassette Deck Service
    • At Least Twice a Year
      • Restraint System Check
      • Wiper Blade Check
      • Spare Tire Check
      • Weatherstrip Lubrication
      • Automatic Transaxle Check
    • At Least Once a Year
      • Key Lock Cylinders Service
      • Body Lubrication Service
      • Starter Switch Check
      • Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
      • Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
      • Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
      • Underbody Flushing Service
  • Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
    • Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
    • Exhaust System Inspection
    • Fuel System Inspection
    • Engine Cooling System Inspection
    • Throttle System Inspection
    • Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection
    • Brake System Inspection
  • Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  • Part E: Maintenance Record
• Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
  • Customer Satisfaction Procedure
  • Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
  • Customer Assistance Offices
    • United States
    • Canada
    • All Overseas Locations
    • Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
  • GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
  • Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits
    • Security While You Travel
    • Canadian Roadside Assistance
  • Courtesy Transportation
    • Plan Ahead When Possible
    • Transportation Options
      • Shuttle Service
      • Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
      • Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    • Additional Program Information
  • Warranty Information
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
  • SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
    • Service Manuals
    • Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
    • Service Bulletins
    • Owner's Information
    • Current and Past Model Order Forms