2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual
Year:
2001
Make:
Oldsmobile
Model:
Silhouette
Rating:
Table of Contents
2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2000
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraint Systems
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Driver s 4-Way Manual Seat
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Manual Front Passenger Seats
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8-Way Power Seat (Option)
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Memory Seat (Option)
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Heated Front Seats (Option)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Rear Seats
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Seat Controls
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Flip and Fold Feature
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Split Bench Seats
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Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
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Adjusting the Split Bench Seats
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Removing the Split Bench Seat
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Replacing the Split Bench Sections
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Captain s Chairs
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Adjusting the Captain s Chairs (Second Row)
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Removing the Captain s Chairs
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Replacing the Captain s Chairs
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Stowable Seat
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Folding the Seatback
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Removing the Stowable Seat
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Replacing the Stowable Seat
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
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How the Air Bag Systems Work
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Safety Belt Pretensioners
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat)
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Power Windows
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Express- Down Windows
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Side Window Latches
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Power Rear Quarter Windows (If Equipped)
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks
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Last Door Closed Locking
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Automatic Door Locks
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Sliding Door Delayed Locking
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Lockout Deterrent
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)
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Operation
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Remote Driver s Door and All Door Unlock
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Remote All Door Lock
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Remote Lock Confirmation (Option)
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Remote Unlock Confirmation (Option)
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Remote Alarm (Option)
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Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (Option)
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Switchbanks
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Overhead Console Switchbank
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Instrument Panel Switchbank
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Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices
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Entering Programming Mode
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Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
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Programmable Modes
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Automatic Door Locks
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Programmable Modes
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Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention
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Programmable Modes
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Remote Driver s Unlock Control
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Programmable Modes
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Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
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Programmable Modes
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Content Theft-Deterrent System
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Programmable Modes
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Arming and Disarming the Content Theft- Deterrent System
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Programmable Modes
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Exiting Programming Mode
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Dual Sliding Doors
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Sliding Door Lock
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Power Sliding Door (Option)
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Sliding Door Security Lock
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Resetting the Power Sliding Door
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Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock
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Liftgate
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
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Arming with the Power Lock Switch
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Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
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Arming with Your Key
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Arming Confirmation
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Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
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Disarming with Your Key
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Nuisance Alarms
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PASS-Key III
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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Torque Lock
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signal and Lane-Change Indicator
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Turn Signal On Chime
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Rear Window Washer/Wiper
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Cruise Control
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Lamps on Reminder
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Fog Lamps
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
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Interior Lamps Control
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Interior Lamps Override Switch
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Illuminated Entry
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Delayed Illumination
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Exit Lighting
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Front Reading Lamps
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Rear Reading Lamps
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Dome Lamp
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Cargo Lamp
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Battery Saver
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Power Remote Control Mirrors
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Heated Outside Mirrors
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Compact Overhead Console (Canada Only)
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Overhead Console (Option)
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Garage Door Opener Compartment
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Storage Bin
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Removing and Replacing the Tray
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Front Seat Storage Bin
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Cupholders
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Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders
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Convenience Net (Option)
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Side Convenience Nets
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Front Seat Storage Net
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Convenience Center (Option)
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Removing the Convenience Center
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Replacing the Convenience Center
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Luggage Carrier (Option)
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Sun Visors
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Visor Vanity Mirrors
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Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Accessory Inflator System (Option)
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Accessory Power Outlets
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
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Safety and Security Services
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Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)
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OnStar System Limitations
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HomeLink Transmitter (Option)
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Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
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Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
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Rolling Code Programming
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Erasing Channels
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Accessories
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Your The Instrument Panel Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer
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Dual Trip Odometers
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Retro-Active Reset
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Fuel Gage
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Message Center
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Charging System Indicator Message
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Service Traction System Warning Message (Option)
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Traction Active Message (Option)
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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message
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Low Oil Pressure Message
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Low Engine Oil Level Message
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Change Engine Oil Message
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Power Sliding Door Warning Message
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Door Ajar Warning Message
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Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
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PASS-Key III Security Message
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Low Fuel Warning Message
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Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)
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Compass Variance
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Setting the Variance
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Automatic Compass Calibration
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Manual Compass Calibration
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Error Displays
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Trip Computer
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Resetting the Trip Computer
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Rear Parking Assist (Option)
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How the System Works
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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Air Conditioning with Temperature Control
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Mode Buttons
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Air Conditioning with Dual Temperature Control (Option)
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Fan Knob
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Driver s Temperature Lever
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Passenger s Temperature Lever
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Mode Knob
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Mode Buttons
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
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Rear Climate Control (Option)
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Rear Fan Control
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Rear Comfort Controls
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Rear Air Vents
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Using RDS Mode
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Playing a Compact Disc
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Using RDS
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat
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Playing a Compact Disc
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AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Option)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Using RDS Mode
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Using Song List Mode
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Rear Seat Audio (Option)
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Integrated Windshield Antenna
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Traction Control System (Option)
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Electronic Level Control (Option)
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
320
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
329
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
331
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
332
Fuels in Foreign Countries
334
Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
337
Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message
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What to Do with Used Oil
345
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
346
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
347
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
349
Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
357
What to Use
357
Adding Washer Fluid
357
Brakes
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Brake Fluid
358
What to Add
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Brake Wear
360
Brake Pedal Travel
360
Brake Adjustment
361
Replacing Brake System Parts
361
Battery
361
Vehicle Storage
362
Bulb Replacement
362
Halogen Bulbs
362
Headlamps
363
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps
365
Front Sidemarker
367
Taillamps
368
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
369
Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
372
When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
373
When It s Time for New Tires
374
Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
376
Treadwear
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Traction AA, A, B, C
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Temperature A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
377
Used Replacement Wheels
378
Tire Chains
379
Appearance Care
380
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
380
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
380
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
381
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
381
Cleaning Vinyl
382
Cleaning Leather
382
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
382
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
382
Care of Safety Belts
383
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
383
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
383
Weatherstrips
383
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
384
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
384
Finish Care
384
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
385
Cleaning Tires
386
Sheet Metal Damage
386
Finish Damage
386
Underbody Maintenance
387
Chemical Paint Spotting
387
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
388
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
389
Engine Identification
389
Service Parts Identification Label
389
Electrical System
390
Add-On Electrical Equipment
390
Headlamp Wiring
390
Windshield Wipers
390
Power Windows and Other Power Options
390
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
391
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
391
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
395
Replacement Bulbs
398
Capacities and Specifications
398
Engine Specifications
398
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
399
Vehicle Dimensions
399
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
414
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
414
At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
414
Cassette Deck Service
414
At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
415
Wiper Blade Check
415
Spare Tire Check
415
Weatherstrip Lubrication
415
Automatic Transaxle Check
415
At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
415
Body Lubrication Service
415
Starter Switch Check
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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
416
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
417
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
417
Underbody Flushing Service
417
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
418
Engine Cooling System Inspection
419
Throttle System Inspection
419
Brake System Inspection
419
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
427
Customer Assistance Offices
427
United States
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Canada
428
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
428
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
428
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits
429
Security While You Travel
429
Canadian Roadside Assistance
430
Courtesy Transportation
430
Plan Ahead When Possible
431
Transportation Options
431
Shuttle Service
431
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
431
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
431
Additional Program Information
432
Warranty Information
432
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
433
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
433
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
434
2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Overview
Introduction
The 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette epitomizes the minivan's potential for family-friendly functionality combined with comfort and style. As part of Oldsmobile's legacy, this model features a unique design that merges bold aesthetics with practical features, making it an ideal choice for families requiring versatility and convenience on the road. With spacious interiors and innovative storage solutions, the Silhouette was well-received for its ability to cater to modern family needs.
Powertrains
The 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette comes equipped with a robust 3.4-liter V6 engine, producing an impressive 185 horsepower and delivering a balanced performance for both city and highway driving. This model offers a smooth ride, thanks to its responsive handling and well-tuned suspension system. Paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, the Silhouette provides an enjoyable driving experience while ensuring efficient fuel consumption, making it ideal for long family trips.
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